Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Balwyn North, VIC
I offer ongoing, weekly therapy for people who are looking for a place to speak about what is really going on in their lives.
You may have tried therapy before and found that it helped in some ways, but did not reach something more true about you. You may be looking for a different kind of work, one that allows you to speak freely and to stay with what does not easily resolve.
I offer ongoing, weekly therapy for people who are looking for a place to speak about what is really going on in their lives.
You may have tried therapy before and found that it helped in some ways, but did not reach something more true about you. You may be looking for a different kind of work, one that allows you to speak freely and to stay with what does not easily resolve.
Owen’s therapeutic approach has a psychodynamic emphasis, while also drawing on other evidence-based approaches to ensure therapy fits the needs and goals of patients.
Owen has over 3 years experience working in youth and adult mental health and has completed a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Owen's approach is collaborative, non-judgmental and insight-driven with a focus on building strong therapeutic relationships with people based on trust.
Owen’s therapeutic approach has a psychodynamic emphasis, while also drawing on other evidence-based approaches to ensure therapy fits the needs and goals of patients.
Owen has over 3 years experience working in youth and adult mental health and has completed a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Owen's approach is collaborative, non-judgmental and insight-driven with a focus on building strong therapeutic relationships with people based on trust.
I am a registered counsellor and supervisor working with adult individuals and couples. My credentials include working with clients struggling with compulsive behaviours, addiction treatment, helping couples heal from betrayal trauma / affair recovery / partner cheating. I see couples for pre-marriage counselling also. My specialisation is in compulsive behaviours including unwanted online sexual behaviour, pornography, and also those who are partnered with someone with these behaviours which is impacting the relationship and you negatively.
I am a registered counsellor and supervisor working with adult individuals and couples. My credentials include working with clients struggling with compulsive behaviours, addiction treatment, helping couples heal from betrayal trauma / affair recovery / partner cheating. I see couples for pre-marriage counselling also. My specialisation is in compulsive behaviours including unwanted online sexual behaviour, pornography, and also those who are partnered with someone with these behaviours which is impacting the relationship and you negatively.
I have been a practising Psychologist since 1991, working in the community sector (NGOs) and running my own practice - providing counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples.
I have been a practising Psychologist since 1991, working in the community sector (NGOs) and running my own practice - providing counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples.
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My approach is relational and evidence-based, I use therapies including EMDR, Schema, DBT, CBT, and psychodynamic work.
People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Others come to find a safe space for self exploration and growth. Therapy can help to make sense of patterns that no longer serve you, and build strategies aligned with your values.
I support individuals from all walks of life who are seeking clarity, emotional support, and meaningful change.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, stress and burnout, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity shifts.
My approach is relational and evidence-based, I use therapies including EMDR, Schema, DBT, CBT, and psychodynamic work.
People often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Others come to find a safe space for self exploration and growth. Therapy can help to make sense of patterns that no longer serve you, and build strategies aligned with your values.
I support individuals from all walks of life who are seeking clarity, emotional support, and meaningful change.
I work with adolescents and adults navigating life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, stress and burnout, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and identity shifts.
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
In my practice, I draw on a variety of therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic, somatic, and person-centred psychotherapy.
Hi, I'm a psychotherapist dedicated to providing a supportive space for individuals facing deeply personal challenges such as attachment issues, addictions, low self-esteem, and trauma. My goal is to help you move towards a life that feels more meaningful and whole.
As an experienced humanistic psychotherapist, my passion lies in creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can truly be yourself. I've worked both in private practice and the public sector, helping people overcome difficult patterns and situations and come to a better understanding of themselves and what they are wanting out of life.
In my practice, I draw on a variety of therapeutic modalities, including psychodynamic, somatic, and person-centred psychotherapy.
Hi, I'm a psychotherapist dedicated to providing a supportive space for individuals facing deeply personal challenges such as attachment issues, addictions, low self-esteem, and trauma. My goal is to help you move towards a life that feels more meaningful and whole.
As an experienced humanistic psychotherapist, my passion lies in creating a safe, non-judgmental environment where you can truly be yourself. I've worked both in private practice and the public sector, helping people overcome difficult patterns and situations and come to a better understanding of themselves and what they are wanting out of life.
Life can feel heavy at times. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, stress, or major life transitions, I offer a grounded, evidence‑based approach to help you regain clarity and confidence.
As a psychologist and behaviour support practitioner, I support children, adolescents, and adults to develop practical skills, improve emotional wellbeing, and strengthen relationships — including your relationship with money and everyday stressors.
I also provide NDIS psychology and behaviour support services for self‑managed and plan‑managed participants, with a focus on emotional safety, capacity building, and meaningful change.
Life can feel heavy at times. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, stress, or major life transitions, I offer a grounded, evidence‑based approach to help you regain clarity and confidence.
As a psychologist and behaviour support practitioner, I support children, adolescents, and adults to develop practical skills, improve emotional wellbeing, and strengthen relationships — including your relationship with money and everyday stressors.
I also provide NDIS psychology and behaviour support services for self‑managed and plan‑managed participants, with a focus on emotional safety, capacity building, and meaningful change.
In a warm and collaborative space, our work will blend EMDR, ACT, CBT and psychodynamic practices - customized to your pace and goals.
You’ll find a therapeutic space that’s warm, collaborative, and centred around your unique needs. My approach draws from a range of evidence-based therapies—including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic methods— to support both immediate relief and deeper healing.
In a warm and collaborative space, our work will blend EMDR, ACT, CBT and psychodynamic practices - customized to your pace and goals.
You’ll find a therapeutic space that’s warm, collaborative, and centred around your unique needs. My approach draws from a range of evidence-based therapies—including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic methods— to support both immediate relief and deeper healing.
Take the first step and book with Sargam today! Get help by seeing Sargam, who has extensive experience with: Anxiety,
Stress,
Panic Attacks,
Depression,
Relationship Issues,
Anger Management,
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder),
Mood Management,
School Issues and Educational Struggles,
Social Skills Training and Resilience Building,
Neurodiverse Presentations,
Behavioural and Emotional Challenges,
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) & ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder),
Behavioural Issues,
Body Positivity,
Life Transitions,
Obesity Issue and Eating Disorders
Parenting
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sleep or Insomnia
PTSD Trauma
Take the first step and book with Sargam today! Get help by seeing Sargam, who has extensive experience with: Anxiety,
Stress,
Panic Attacks,
Depression,
Relationship Issues,
Anger Management,
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder),
Mood Management,
School Issues and Educational Struggles,
Social Skills Training and Resilience Building,
Neurodiverse Presentations,
Behavioural and Emotional Challenges,
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) & ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder),
Behavioural Issues,
Body Positivity,
Life Transitions,
Obesity Issue and Eating Disorders
Parenting
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sleep or Insomnia
PTSD Trauma
I believe everyone can benefit from therapy - from seeking support for a life transition; to exploring and healing trauma; to identifying and optimizing your patterns for greater satisfaction in your day to day life and relationships. We all thrive when we are seen and heard for who we truly are, in a non-judgmental and caring setting. I became a therapist because I am genuinely curious and interested in people, getting to know each person's unique experiences, and supporting them to heal and thrive. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where you can feel comfortable to be yourself; allowing you to explore, grow and heal.
I believe everyone can benefit from therapy - from seeking support for a life transition; to exploring and healing trauma; to identifying and optimizing your patterns for greater satisfaction in your day to day life and relationships. We all thrive when we are seen and heard for who we truly are, in a non-judgmental and caring setting. I became a therapist because I am genuinely curious and interested in people, getting to know each person's unique experiences, and supporting them to heal and thrive. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space where you can feel comfortable to be yourself; allowing you to explore, grow and heal.
Life can get a bit overwhelming—whether it’s anxiety, addiction, grief, family dramas, parenting stress, or the ups and downs of neurodiversity and big life changes. I offer a down-to-earth, supportive space where you can talk things through at your own pace. Together we’ll look at what’s going on, build resilience, and find practical ways forward that actually work for you. I draw on both my training and my own lived experience, bringing empathy, honesty and the occasional laugh—because sometimes it helps not to take ourselves too seriously.
Life can get a bit overwhelming—whether it’s anxiety, addiction, grief, family dramas, parenting stress, or the ups and downs of neurodiversity and big life changes. I offer a down-to-earth, supportive space where you can talk things through at your own pace. Together we’ll look at what’s going on, build resilience, and find practical ways forward that actually work for you. I draw on both my training and my own lived experience, bringing empathy, honesty and the occasional laugh—because sometimes it helps not to take ourselves too seriously.
I am a Psychologist who cares about your mental health. I provide warm and compassionate support to individuals and have a special interest in working with women. I aim to provide you with a safe and calming space to help reduce your distress, build your resilience and improve your connection to others and life.
I am a Psychologist who cares about your mental health. I provide warm and compassionate support to individuals and have a special interest in working with women. I aim to provide you with a safe and calming space to help reduce your distress, build your resilience and improve your connection to others and life.
Thanh currently works in private practice, and has gained experience in community health, not-for-profit and educational settings. Thanh provides couples therapy and individual therapy that varies from brief to long-term psychological treatments in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, stress, life transitions, interpersonal difficulties and anger management. Thanh has a particular interest in supporting individuals, couples and families in the perinatal period, in preparing for and the adjustment to parenthood.
Thanh currently works in private practice, and has gained experience in community health, not-for-profit and educational settings. Thanh provides couples therapy and individual therapy that varies from brief to long-term psychological treatments in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, stress, life transitions, interpersonal difficulties and anger management. Thanh has a particular interest in supporting individuals, couples and families in the perinatal period, in preparing for and the adjustment to parenthood.
I have over 25 years' experience of supporting and empowering people in a range of settings. I currently run my own practice in Elwood, focusing on supporting people to improve the quality of their lives. Specialising in (but not limited to) anxiety, addictive behaviours, trauma recovery, family violence, and ADHD, I bring a range of therapeutic techniques to my practice.
I have over 25 years' experience of supporting and empowering people in a range of settings. I currently run my own practice in Elwood, focusing on supporting people to improve the quality of their lives. Specialising in (but not limited to) anxiety, addictive behaviours, trauma recovery, family violence, and ADHD, I bring a range of therapeutic techniques to my practice.
I work with adults & couples struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD & complex trauma, relationship difficulties, OCD and other emotional concerns. I approach therapy with a deep curiosity about you - how you see things like noone else. Depending on what brings you to therapy, we may explore how pivotal moments in life have shaped you, your beliefs, and your relationships. And we may also look at practical ways you could bring about the changes you hope for. My aim is to provide a supportive space that helps you understand things more clearly, accept yourself more fully, and feel more capable of meeting life’s challenges.
I work with adults & couples struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD & complex trauma, relationship difficulties, OCD and other emotional concerns. I approach therapy with a deep curiosity about you - how you see things like noone else. Depending on what brings you to therapy, we may explore how pivotal moments in life have shaped you, your beliefs, and your relationships. And we may also look at practical ways you could bring about the changes you hope for. My aim is to provide a supportive space that helps you understand things more clearly, accept yourself more fully, and feel more capable of meeting life’s challenges.
A central value of mine is being client centred. Therefore your needs and preference are primary. I am committed to assisting clients from the therapy approach that best fits their needs.
A central value of mine is being client centred. Therefore your needs and preference are primary. I am committed to assisting clients from the therapy approach that best fits their needs.
metacogitive/mentalisation therapy, trauma-informed approaches, developmental psychology, depth psychology, systems approaches, somatic therapies, psychodynamic therapy and attachment theory.
Hi, I'm Georgia, I'm a psychotherapist who works with individuals. In therapy my central aim is to understand you and the challenges that you face, support the change you seek and a life that is meaningful to you. Providing a safe, supportive environment for clients is integral to the way that I work, and I regard each individual's experience with respect and curiosity.
I believe that therapy can support meaningful, long lasting change through fostering self understanding, trust and compassion for one's whole experience.
metacogitive/mentalisation therapy, trauma-informed approaches, developmental psychology, depth psychology, systems approaches, somatic therapies, psychodynamic therapy and attachment theory.
Hi, I'm Georgia, I'm a psychotherapist who works with individuals. In therapy my central aim is to understand you and the challenges that you face, support the change you seek and a life that is meaningful to you. Providing a safe, supportive environment for clients is integral to the way that I work, and I regard each individual's experience with respect and curiosity.
I believe that therapy can support meaningful, long lasting change through fostering self understanding, trust and compassion for one's whole experience.
Sabrina M Brient
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Brunswick East, VIC 3057
Waitlist for new clients
Her background in Clinical Psychology is enhanced by training in the following modalities: Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Schema Therapy, Play-based therapy, Art-based therapy and Somatic based therapy.
Sabrina believes in the transformative power of authenticity and self-celebration for individuals of all ages. Her mission is to create a safe and affirming environment where clients of all ages feel able to unmask and focus on their goals without fear of judgment. She takes a person-led approach and firmly believes in combining her skills and training with a client’s expertise in their own experiences to empower them to thrive authentically as themselves. Sabrina’s approach to therapy is inclusive, neuro-divergent affirming, gender diversity affirming, and trauma-informed.
Her background in Clinical Psychology is enhanced by training in the following modalities: Psychodynamic Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Schema Therapy, Play-based therapy, Art-based therapy and Somatic based therapy.
Sabrina believes in the transformative power of authenticity and self-celebration for individuals of all ages. Her mission is to create a safe and affirming environment where clients of all ages feel able to unmask and focus on their goals without fear of judgment. She takes a person-led approach and firmly believes in combining her skills and training with a client’s expertise in their own experiences to empower them to thrive authentically as themselves. Sabrina’s approach to therapy is inclusive, neuro-divergent affirming, gender diversity affirming, and trauma-informed.
She adopts a client centered, integrated approach to treatment based on psychodynamic, emotion-focused, mindfulness, and cognitive/behavioural theories.
Emily is a clinical psychologist providing confidential therapy in a safe, caring and respectful way. She has over 10 years of experience treating individuals who suffer with depression, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, developmental trauma, as well as grief, relationship, life direction and adjustment difficulties.
She adopts a client centered, integrated approach to treatment based on psychodynamic, emotion-focused, mindfulness, and cognitive/behavioural theories.
Emily is a clinical psychologist providing confidential therapy in a safe, caring and respectful way. She has over 10 years of experience treating individuals who suffer with depression, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, developmental trauma, as well as grief, relationship, life direction and adjustment difficulties.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.