Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Avondale Heights, VIC

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Vanessa Del Valle from Wellness & Co.
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
5 Endorsed
Serves Area
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
(03) 7003 2935 View (03) 7003 2935
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Emma Austin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Emma is a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with adolescents and adults. She is a warm therapist who treats each client as an individual. Emma is passionate about working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship difficulties, unhealthy coping mechanisms and low self esteem. Emma has completed extra training in schema therapy and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR). She is known for building strong, trusting relationships with her clients.
Emma is a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with adolescents and adults. She is a warm therapist who treats each client as an individual. Emma is passionate about working with clients who experience anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship difficulties, unhealthy coping mechanisms and low self esteem. Emma has completed extra training in schema therapy and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR). She is known for building strong, trusting relationships with her clients.
(03) 8338 1078 View (03) 8338 1078

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Davina Morley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Online Only
I am a queer relationship therapist and registered psychologist, working with LGBTIQA+ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual, and including pansexual, non-binary, and people of diverse sexuality, gender and bodies who use other words to describe themselves or do not label their sexuality or gender). I work with relationships and couples of all sexualities, genders, bodies, and non-monogamous and polyamorous structures including relationship anarchy. I understand barriers to accessing services that marginalised people face, and I try to be as safe as possible for you in therapy.
I am a queer relationship therapist and registered psychologist, working with LGBTIQA+ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual, and including pansexual, non-binary, and people of diverse sexuality, gender and bodies who use other words to describe themselves or do not label their sexuality or gender). I work with relationships and couples of all sexualities, genders, bodies, and non-monogamous and polyamorous structures including relationship anarchy. I understand barriers to accessing services that marginalised people face, and I try to be as safe as possible for you in therapy.
(03) 8413 7355 View (03) 8413 7355
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Dr Adriana Louise Thomas
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I am a registered clinical psychologist helping adults, young people, couples and families to understand life’s challenges whilst working towards positive changes and a meaningful existence. My aim is to help you understand and gain more insight about yourself, relationships and values.
I am a registered clinical psychologist helping adults, young people, couples and families to understand life’s challenges whilst working towards positive changes and a meaningful existence. My aim is to help you understand and gain more insight about yourself, relationships and values.
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Naomi Apai
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
Many women reach a point where anxiety, stress, responsibilities and life transitions start to feel overwhelming. You might be holding everything together on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted or unsure how to move forward. If you’re looking for a compassionate space to explore your thoughts and emotions, you’re in the right place. I work with women experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship challenges and major life transitions. Together we can explore what’s happening beneath the surface and begin to make sense of patterns that may be leaving you feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
Many women reach a point where anxiety, stress, responsibilities and life transitions start to feel overwhelming. You might be holding everything together on the outside while feeling anxious, exhausted or unsure how to move forward. If you’re looking for a compassionate space to explore your thoughts and emotions, you’re in the right place. I work with women experiencing anxiety, stress, burnout, relationship challenges and major life transitions. Together we can explore what’s happening beneath the surface and begin to make sense of patterns that may be leaving you feeling overwhelmed or stuck.
(02) 5017 3018 View (02) 5017 3018
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Tamara How
Counsellor, PACFA
Malvern East, VIC 3145
Many clients come seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, or challenges with drug and alcohol reliance. They want to feel heard, regain control, and build resilience to live more empowered and fulfilling lives. They need a safe, supportive space to heal and grow.
Many clients come seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship struggles, or challenges with drug and alcohol reliance. They want to feel heard, regain control, and build resilience to live more empowered and fulfilling lives. They need a safe, supportive space to heal and grow.
(03) 7003 2687 View (03) 7003 2687
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Shayna McKenzie | Be Good Therapy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Shayna - Clinical Counsellor, and associate member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association. I work with young adults who want to improve their mental health in a chill therapy space. I offer a non-clinical and relaxed approach with a focus on developing a strong relationship with you, as a unique person with individual needs.
Hi, I’m Shayna - Clinical Counsellor, and associate member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association. I work with young adults who want to improve their mental health in a chill therapy space. I offer a non-clinical and relaxed approach with a focus on developing a strong relationship with you, as a unique person with individual needs.
(07) 3477 9154 View (07) 3477 9154
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Lara Dolling
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Hampton, VIC 3188
Hampton Wellbeing Psychology is for people seeking a safe, supportive space to explore their mental health and life challenges. Clients often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and want to better understand themselves, manage emotions, and create meaningful change. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and person-centred, meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapy to their needs, goals, and circumstances, while fostering safety, trust, and genuine connection.
Hampton Wellbeing Psychology is for people seeking a safe, supportive space to explore their mental health and life challenges. Clients often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and want to better understand themselves, manage emotions, and create meaningful change. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and person-centred, meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapy to their needs, goals, and circumstances, while fostering safety, trust, and genuine connection.
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Amelia McDermott
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Online Only
I work with adults who are experiencing ongoing stress, burnout, or difficulty adjusting to life changes. Many of my clients are professionals or parents who are managing significant responsibilities and appear to be coping well externally, while feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or uncertain underneath. They are seeking structured, evidence-based psychological support to better understand what is happening for them, regain emotional balance, and develop practical strategies to improve wellbeing and day-to-day functioning.
I work with adults who are experiencing ongoing stress, burnout, or difficulty adjusting to life changes. Many of my clients are professionals or parents who are managing significant responsibilities and appear to be coping well externally, while feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or uncertain underneath. They are seeking structured, evidence-based psychological support to better understand what is happening for them, regain emotional balance, and develop practical strategies to improve wellbeing and day-to-day functioning.
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Ally Moloney
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
South Yarra, VIC 3141
Ally is a warm, attuned clinical psychologist and board-approved supervisor with over a decade of experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, difficult relationships, or early emotional wounds that continue to shape how they see themselves and connect with others. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and are seeking to better understand their emotions, heal from the past, and build stronger connections with themselves and those around them.
Ally is a warm, attuned clinical psychologist and board-approved supervisor with over a decade of experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, difficult relationships, or early emotional wounds that continue to shape how they see themselves and connect with others. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and are seeking to better understand their emotions, heal from the past, and build stronger connections with themselves and those around them.
(03) 9827 2673 View (03) 9827 2673
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Neurokin Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Clinical Psychology. I offer autism and ADHD assessments for adults. My specialty is providing assessments for 'high masking' women. I also specialise in trauma (using EMDR), and chronic health issues. I have current availability for assessment clients (my books are currently closed for new therapy clients sorry).
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Clinical Psychology. I offer autism and ADHD assessments for adults. My specialty is providing assessments for 'high masking' women. I also specialise in trauma (using EMDR), and chronic health issues. I have current availability for assessment clients (my books are currently closed for new therapy clients sorry).
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Catherine O'Leary -first things first counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am an experienced trauma-&IFS-informed therapist. I work well with people who are ready to do 'the work'. I briefly bring strategies that can be useful to your everyday life initially, relying on modalities such as mindfulness and polyvagal theory, before moving into deeper work based in Internal Family Systems (IFS), if and when the time is right. I assist/guide you to reveal and heal the parts of you that carry thoughts, feelings and behaviours that no longer serve you. It is not always doom and gloom. We work together light-heartedly to safely reveal your unconscious motivations and inner strength, towards lasting healing.
I am an experienced trauma-&IFS-informed therapist. I work well with people who are ready to do 'the work'. I briefly bring strategies that can be useful to your everyday life initially, relying on modalities such as mindfulness and polyvagal theory, before moving into deeper work based in Internal Family Systems (IFS), if and when the time is right. I assist/guide you to reveal and heal the parts of you that carry thoughts, feelings and behaviours that no longer serve you. It is not always doom and gloom. We work together light-heartedly to safely reveal your unconscious motivations and inner strength, towards lasting healing.
(02) 9100 0725 View (02) 9100 0725
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Maria Elisa Pretty
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L1
Online Only
The women I work with are often carrying more than anyone around them realises: grief after pregnancy or baby loss, postnatal anxiety, birth trauma, burnout, or a sense of self that's quietly shifting. Most arrive when managing alone stops being enough. They need a space that's entirely theirs; somewhere they don't have to perform okay-ness. I work relationally and trauma-informed, at a pace that feels right for you. Progress looks different for every woman, but the space stays the same: warm, unhurried, and genuinely safe.
The women I work with are often carrying more than anyone around them realises: grief after pregnancy or baby loss, postnatal anxiety, birth trauma, burnout, or a sense of self that's quietly shifting. Most arrive when managing alone stops being enough. They need a space that's entirely theirs; somewhere they don't have to perform okay-ness. I work relationally and trauma-informed, at a pace that feels right for you. Progress looks different for every woman, but the space stays the same: warm, unhurried, and genuinely safe.
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Melbourne Sandplay & Expressive Therapies
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Bayswater, VIC 3153
Melbourne Sandplay and Expressive Therapies provides a safe space for you to explore your inner psyche and find peace and healing through deep therapeutic engagement. Sandplay is the ideal mode to heal from trauma and find your own inner resources. Guided drawing also helps you engage your body “knowing” to guide you towards healing. I would be honoured to share your healing journey with you.
Melbourne Sandplay and Expressive Therapies provides a safe space for you to explore your inner psyche and find peace and healing through deep therapeutic engagement. Sandplay is the ideal mode to heal from trauma and find your own inner resources. Guided drawing also helps you engage your body “knowing” to guide you towards healing. I would be honoured to share your healing journey with you.
(03) 9864 1852 View (03) 9864 1852
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Beata Sabala Maslowska
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Camberwell, VIC 3124
I am a counsellor and somatic psychotherapist with a special interest in supporting persons who navigate through trauma recovery; whether it is a complex trauma (C-PTSD) or a single incident trauma. This may express itself as; anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties or a loss of orientation to what matters to us in life. In sessions I use a person-centered, integrative approach depending on what works best for my clients. I am passionate about helping them to develop their capacity for healing, growth and positive change so they can fully engage in life.
I am a counsellor and somatic psychotherapist with a special interest in supporting persons who navigate through trauma recovery; whether it is a complex trauma (C-PTSD) or a single incident trauma. This may express itself as; anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties or a loss of orientation to what matters to us in life. In sessions I use a person-centered, integrative approach depending on what works best for my clients. I am passionate about helping them to develop their capacity for healing, growth and positive change so they can fully engage in life.
(03) 7003 2385 View (03) 7003 2385
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Lette Jewell
Psychotherapist, MC, ACA-L2
Thornbury, VIC 3071
We offer affirming, trauma-informed support for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late-diagnosed, queer, trans and genderfluid people. We’re Indigenous, LGBTIQA+ owned and operated. Many clients come to us seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelm, masking fatigue, emotional regulation challenges, and identity exploration. We understand how the body communicates stress and truth, and we help you reconnect with safety, awareness, and authenticity. In-person in Melbourne or online Australia-wide.
We offer affirming, trauma-informed support for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late-diagnosed, queer, trans and genderfluid people. We’re Indigenous, LGBTIQA+ owned and operated. Many clients come to us seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelm, masking fatigue, emotional regulation challenges, and identity exploration. We understand how the body communicates stress and truth, and we help you reconnect with safety, awareness, and authenticity. In-person in Melbourne or online Australia-wide.
0452 064 983 View 0452 064 983
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Amrita Arvind
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe that trust is the highest form of human motivation and tricky situations challenge it in ourselves. We can have strengths that are as salient and unique as the barriers we face. My clients can have a good insight into themselves or their situation. They may have qualities that set them up for life or have achievements and yet experience significant setbacks that impact their mental health. I work largely with women navigating their pregnancy, parents with young children (up to 4 yrs), immigrants or people of a multi-racial background navigating change in a personal or professional context.
I believe that trust is the highest form of human motivation and tricky situations challenge it in ourselves. We can have strengths that are as salient and unique as the barriers we face. My clients can have a good insight into themselves or their situation. They may have qualities that set them up for life or have achievements and yet experience significant setbacks that impact their mental health. I work largely with women navigating their pregnancy, parents with young children (up to 4 yrs), immigrants or people of a multi-racial background navigating change in a personal or professional context.
(02) 4307 5406 View (02) 4307 5406
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Mirjam Jung
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
As a registered psychologist, I provide evidence-based, inclusive support for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life challenges, transitions, and relationship difficulties. My practice is inclusive of LGBTQIA+ identities, non-monogamous relationships, sex work, and non-traditional lifestyles. With a trauma-informed, person-centered approach I offer a respectful and confidential space where all aspects of your experience are welcome.
As a registered psychologist, I provide evidence-based, inclusive support for individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life challenges, transitions, and relationship difficulties. My practice is inclusive of LGBTQIA+ identities, non-monogamous relationships, sex work, and non-traditional lifestyles. With a trauma-informed, person-centered approach I offer a respectful and confidential space where all aspects of your experience are welcome.
(03) 7003 2176 View (03) 7003 2176
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Hawaa Dajan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I provide a supportive and collaborative space where clients can feel heard, understood, and respected. I support women experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, stress, relationship or family difficulties, identity concerns, life transitions, and other challenges. I work collaboratively using evidence-based approaches to support clients in working toward their goals and developing practical coping strategies to improve wellbeing. If requested by clients, I incorporate Islamic psychology to help support their therapeutic journey.
I provide a supportive and collaborative space where clients can feel heard, understood, and respected. I support women experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, stress, relationship or family difficulties, identity concerns, life transitions, and other challenges. I work collaboratively using evidence-based approaches to support clients in working toward their goals and developing practical coping strategies to improve wellbeing. If requested by clients, I incorporate Islamic psychology to help support their therapeutic journey.
(07) 2100 4635 View (07) 2100 4635
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Maria Crowley
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Online Only
An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with over 20yrs of experience as a therapist, currently working in private practice. Workcover registered, offering Medicare rebates and in the EAP space, for employees and their families. Previous experience includes working for government, with victims of domestic violence and with families on child protection orders. I also have experience working in the community, with refugees, homelessness, youth, families and couples. My practice actively includes working with LGBTQIA+ communities. This has included but is not limited to: bullying/ discrimination, relationship and identity issues.
An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with over 20yrs of experience as a therapist, currently working in private practice. Workcover registered, offering Medicare rebates and in the EAP space, for employees and their families. Previous experience includes working for government, with victims of domestic violence and with families on child protection orders. I also have experience working in the community, with refugees, homelessness, youth, families and couples. My practice actively includes working with LGBTQIA+ communities. This has included but is not limited to: bullying/ discrimination, relationship and identity issues.
(07) 2100 4863 View (07) 2100 4863
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.