Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Bannockburn, VIC

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Golden Plains Counselling and Social Support
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and children through life’s challenges. My practice is grounded in a warm, collaborative, and holistic approach, ensuring that each person feels heard, validated, and understood. Over the years I have worked extensively with trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, adjustment difficulties, stress, OCD, Bullying/Abuse, TAC and Worksafe.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and children through life’s challenges. My practice is grounded in a warm, collaborative, and holistic approach, ensuring that each person feels heard, validated, and understood. Over the years I have worked extensively with trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, adjustment difficulties, stress, OCD, Bullying/Abuse, TAC and Worksafe.
(03) 4328 3930 View (03) 4328 3930
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Leanne Micallef
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
They may be struggling with anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, neurodiversity, school refusal, parenting, grief, life transitions, or feeling lost in the demands of work and everyday life.
Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients develop self-understanding, emotional resilience and practical tools to navigate life's challenges and move towards meaningful change.
They may be struggling with anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, neurodiversity, school refusal, parenting, grief, life transitions, or feeling lost in the demands of work and everyday life.
Using evidence-based approaches, I help clients develop self-understanding, emotional resilience and practical tools to navigate life's challenges and move towards meaningful change.
(03) 4240 6207 View (03) 4240 6207
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Calm Minds Clinic
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Welcome to Calm Minds Clinic, where your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our clinicians have a vast amount of experience in treating a range of concerns, whether it be: depression, anxiety, personality, trauma, drug and alcohol or relationship issues that you're facing, we wish to support you in being a happier, healthier, you.
Welcome to Calm Minds Clinic, where your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our clinicians have a vast amount of experience in treating a range of concerns, whether it be: depression, anxiety, personality, trauma, drug and alcohol or relationship issues that you're facing, we wish to support you in being a happier, healthier, you.
(03) 4233 6470 View (03) 4233 6470
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Jessica Andrews
Counsellor
Serves Area
Jess is an experienced and qualified counsellor based in Geelong, who has knowledge and experience across a range of issues including anxiety, depression, burnout and self worth, as well as grief, loss and loneliness, among others.
Jess is an experienced and qualified counsellor based in Geelong, who has knowledge and experience across a range of issues including anxiety, depression, burnout and self worth, as well as grief, loss and loneliness, among others.
(03) 4240 5844 View (03) 4240 5844
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Joe Lewsey
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I’m a Registered Psychologist and the founder of CAYA Psychology. I have over a decade of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families to help them feel understood, supported, and more confident. I started CAYA because I wanted to create a place where children, teens, adults, and families could feel truly supported, understood, and empowered. I see first-hand how overwhelming life can feel when you or your child are struggling, and my goal is to make therapy a safe, welcoming space where positive change is possible.
I’m a Registered Psychologist and the founder of CAYA Psychology. I have over a decade of experience working with children, teens, adults, and families to help them feel understood, supported, and more confident. I started CAYA because I wanted to create a place where children, teens, adults, and families could feel truly supported, understood, and empowered. I see first-hand how overwhelming life can feel when you or your child are struggling, and my goal is to make therapy a safe, welcoming space where positive change is possible.
(03) 4238 0071 View (03) 4238 0071

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Absolute Wellbeing Mind & Body
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Consulting Rooms in Ballarat and Stawell. Focusing on the needs of individuals in smaller communities and country towns, where there is generally fewer resources available for those who need support. Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression. I am very much community-minded. Welcome NDIS self-managed clients. Every situation is different, while I have a standard rate, please contact me to ask how I can assist you if financial difficulty is an issue.
Consulting Rooms in Ballarat and Stawell. Focusing on the needs of individuals in smaller communities and country towns, where there is generally fewer resources available for those who need support. Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression. I am very much community-minded. Welcome NDIS self-managed clients. Every situation is different, while I have a standard rate, please contact me to ask how I can assist you if financial difficulty is an issue.
(03) 4829 3204 View (03) 4829 3204
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Frances McAloon
Social Worker, AMHSW
Ocean Grove, VIC 3226
Life is made up of transition times, periods of change, disruption, crisis and growth. Exploring individual or family issues that are getting in the way of a healthy life is a way of regaining some sense of the path ahead and implementing real changes that stick.
Life is made up of transition times, periods of change, disruption, crisis and growth. Exploring individual or family issues that are getting in the way of a healthy life is a way of regaining some sense of the path ahead and implementing real changes that stick.
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Ian Egginton
Counsellor
Serves Area
My work in the youth sector showed me how powerful healthy relationships are for children and families. After 23 years of marriage, I’ve lived through some of the same challenges many couples face. By choosing to be honest and curious and leaning into these practices, couples can shift from conflict to understanding, from distance to closeness. When we meet those moments with authenticity and a willingness to reconnect, relationships can grow in ways that ripple outward.
My work in the youth sector showed me how powerful healthy relationships are for children and families. After 23 years of marriage, I’ve lived through some of the same challenges many couples face. By choosing to be honest and curious and leaning into these practices, couples can shift from conflict to understanding, from distance to closeness. When we meet those moments with authenticity and a willingness to reconnect, relationships can grow in ways that ripple outward.
(03) 7302 8183 View (03) 7302 8183
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Carolyn Burns
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Barwon Heads, VIC 3227
Relationship Counselling - appointments available Australia wide. Do you want to create healthier communication, intimacy & closeness with your partner? Perhaps you’re grieving the loss of a once happy relationship & wondering how to get 'back on track', especially after having children. My specialised training in relationship counselling combined with personal experience has helped many couples find connection & love again. I offer a deeply caring, calm & empathic space. It's challenging making that first step, but relationship distress is very common & you are not alone. I so look forward to hearing from you, even just for a chat.
Relationship Counselling - appointments available Australia wide. Do you want to create healthier communication, intimacy & closeness with your partner? Perhaps you’re grieving the loss of a once happy relationship & wondering how to get 'back on track', especially after having children. My specialised training in relationship counselling combined with personal experience has helped many couples find connection & love again. I offer a deeply caring, calm & empathic space. It's challenging making that first step, but relationship distress is very common & you are not alone. I so look forward to hearing from you, even just for a chat.
(03) 6144 6038 View (03) 6144 6038
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Emma Rice
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Emma has a special focus in neurodiversity, parenting, and women's issues.
Emma dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of presenting issues. Emma is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental and empowering environment and relationship, to allow clients to explore the difficulties that are arising in their lives and develop self-awareness and self-compassion. She aims to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on individuals strengths, and helping them move towards living a rich, full and meaningful life.
Emma has a special focus in neurodiversity, parenting, and women's issues.
Emma dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of presenting issues. Emma is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental and empowering environment and relationship, to allow clients to explore the difficulties that are arising in their lives and develop self-awareness and self-compassion. She aims to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on individuals strengths, and helping them move towards living a rich, full and meaningful life.
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Emily Varga - Sunbury Child and Family Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
She works to help each person feel empowered to be themselves, build better friendships, relationships with parents and community, to manage their mental health and to enjoy valued activities including education.
Emily works creatively, drawing on evidence based theory from a variety of disciplines and psychological approaches, to help meet your treatment needs.
She works to help each person feel empowered to be themselves, build better friendships, relationships with parents and community, to manage their mental health and to enjoy valued activities including education.
Emily works creatively, drawing on evidence based theory from a variety of disciplines and psychological approaches, to help meet your treatment needs.
(03) 8007 3355 View (03) 8007 3355
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Green Tides Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Werribee, VIC 3030
I have started on my own in private practice after having numerous roles in group practices and in early parenting centre settings with a strong passionate to support the community I am apart of!
Green Tides Psychology recognizes that mental well-being is essential for personal and professional success. Whether you're seeking therapy to address specific concerns, aiming for personal development, or striving for peak performance, we're here to guide you on your journey.
I have started on my own in private practice after having numerous roles in group practices and in early parenting centre settings with a strong passionate to support the community I am apart of!
Green Tides Psychology recognizes that mental well-being is essential for personal and professional success. Whether you're seeking therapy to address specific concerns, aiming for personal development, or striving for peak performance, we're here to guide you on your journey.
(03) 7303 3926 View (03) 7303 3926
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Sania Javed
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Werribee, VIC 3030
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
(03) 7303 3603 View (03) 7303 3603
RHW Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Newtown, VIC 3220
I provide counselling for a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, stress, loss and grief, relational trauma and single incident trauma, family separation and reunification, couple/relationship issues (recovery from affairs/infidelity, improving communication, conflict management, strengthening connection), men’s mental health/fatherhood challenges, parenting skills and confidence ( parents of teens), self-esteem and identity.
I use an integrative counselling approach where interventions are drawn from a variety of modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Family and Couples Therapies, Interpersonal Therapy, Trauma Focussed Therapies, Parenting education and Psycho-education.
I provide counselling for a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, stress, loss and grief, relational trauma and single incident trauma, family separation and reunification, couple/relationship issues (recovery from affairs/infidelity, improving communication, conflict management, strengthening connection), men’s mental health/fatherhood challenges, parenting skills and confidence ( parents of teens), self-esteem and identity.
I use an integrative counselling approach where interventions are drawn from a variety of modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Family and Couples Therapies, Interpersonal Therapy, Trauma Focussed Therapies, Parenting education and Psycho-education.
(03) 4240 4072 View (03) 4240 4072
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Harry Monaghan (IFS Therapy)
Psychotherapist, MPsych
Online Only
If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, shame, anger, overwhelm, addiction, dissociation or patterns you don’t fully understand but feel stuck in then I am able to help (See my website for more) I also offer parenting support.
Having worked with many different therapeutic modalities, I now primarily use Internal Family Systems (IFS) because it offers the most compassionate and effective way I know to understand and work with the full complexity of human experience and create deep and lasting healing. I integrate somatic, polyvagal, AEDP, attachment and mindfulness based practices.
If you are struggling with anxiety, trauma, shame, anger, overwhelm, addiction, dissociation or patterns you don’t fully understand but feel stuck in then I am able to help (See my website for more) I also offer parenting support.
Having worked with many different therapeutic modalities, I now primarily use Internal Family Systems (IFS) because it offers the most compassionate and effective way I know to understand and work with the full complexity of human experience and create deep and lasting healing. I integrate somatic, polyvagal, AEDP, attachment and mindfulness based practices.
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Pree Arora
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Werribee, VIC 3030
I work collaboratively with parents, children and teachers to encourage/ build positive nurturing environment for the child to prosper.
I am a Psychologist who loves to bring positive change in people's lives. My approach is caring, non judgemental and compassionate based. I have experience in working with adults, teens and children and treatment of various mental health difficulties including, anxiety, depression, BPD, PTSD, Complex PTSD, and grief. I do neurodevelopmental assessments and treatment including autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Intellectual and behavioural difficulties.
I work collaboratively with parents, children and teachers to encourage/ build positive nurturing environment for the child to prosper.
I am a Psychologist who loves to bring positive change in people's lives. My approach is caring, non judgemental and compassionate based. I have experience in working with adults, teens and children and treatment of various mental health difficulties including, anxiety, depression, BPD, PTSD, Complex PTSD, and grief. I do neurodevelopmental assessments and treatment including autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Intellectual and behavioural difficulties.
(03) 7302 2670 View (03) 7302 2670
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Ishita Garg
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Wyndham Vale, VIC 3024
I am a registered Psychologist and a Board-Approved Supervisor working in community health and private practice. I offer a range of psychological services to individuals who are seeking support and assistance with various mental health concerns. I have experience working with diverse presentations and populations. I have a short waitlist for Psychology appointments for children, adolescents, and adults. The psychological services I offer include mental health, diagnostic, and cognitive assessments, general counselling and intervention, and psychological reports and letters.
I am a registered Psychologist and a Board-Approved Supervisor working in community health and private practice. I offer a range of psychological services to individuals who are seeking support and assistance with various mental health concerns. I have experience working with diverse presentations and populations. I have a short waitlist for Psychology appointments for children, adolescents, and adults. The psychological services I offer include mental health, diagnostic, and cognitive assessments, general counselling and intervention, and psychological reports and letters.
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Jayde Whitten
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Geelong, VIC 3220
I’m dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centred support to adults, children, young people and families. I bring genuine care and a warm, collaborative style to therapy, and I aim to create a safe, validating space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. I’m a neuroaffirming practitioner - I embrace and celebrate neurodiversity, and I recognise the inherent strengths and unique perspectives each person brings. My approach is thoughtful and tailored, with a focus on building connection, enhancing self-understanding, and supporting resilience in everyday life.
I’m dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centred support to adults, children, young people and families. I bring genuine care and a warm, collaborative style to therapy, and I aim to create a safe, validating space where you feel heard, respected, and empowered. I’m a neuroaffirming practitioner - I embrace and celebrate neurodiversity, and I recognise the inherent strengths and unique perspectives each person brings. My approach is thoughtful and tailored, with a focus on building connection, enhancing self-understanding, and supporting resilience in everyday life.
(03) 4233 8407 View (03) 4233 8407
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Ece Busch
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Geelong, VIC 3220
I am a registered psychologist, passionately working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, stress-management, ADHD, PTSD, complex PTSD, grief and loss, peri-menopause and recovery after challenging life experiences. I aim to create a genuine, patient, and non-judgmental space where you can develop deeper self-understanding and practical strategies to reach your goals. I'm a board approved supervisor, mentoring early career psychologists to develop their confidence and skills in clinical practice.
I am a registered psychologist, passionately working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, stress-management, ADHD, PTSD, complex PTSD, grief and loss, peri-menopause and recovery after challenging life experiences. I aim to create a genuine, patient, and non-judgmental space where you can develop deeper self-understanding and practical strategies to reach your goals. I'm a board approved supervisor, mentoring early career psychologists to develop their confidence and skills in clinical practice.
(03) 4237 7037 View (03) 4237 7037
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Storykind Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
East Geelong, VIC 3219
I work with parents, children & teens struggling with big emotions like anxiety, anger, overwhelm, low confidence, or challenges in friendships & family relationships.
With 20+ years in schools and child development, I specialise in supporting young people and their families to develop stronger connections and positive wellbeing through a strengh-based approach. I offer collaborative, creative therapy using narrative tools, play, art, and strength-focused conversations.
I work with parents, children & teens struggling with big emotions like anxiety, anger, overwhelm, low confidence, or challenges in friendships & family relationships.
With 20+ years in schools and child development, I specialise in supporting young people and their families to develop stronger connections and positive wellbeing through a strengh-based approach. I offer collaborative, creative therapy using narrative tools, play, art, and strength-focused conversations.
(03) 4233 8473 View (03) 4233 8473
Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.