Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Bentleigh, VIC

Alina Rozenstein
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Bentleigh, VIC 3204
I have experience working with a wide range of presentations, including anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, stress, interpersonal and self-esteem difficulties, adjustment issues, trauma, and life transitions.
I work with individuals to address a wide range of mental health concerns, build coping strategies, and enhance overall wellbeing. I also support organisations and their employees in navigating personal and work-related challenges.
I have experience working with a wide range of presentations, including anxiety, OCD, panic, depression, stress, interpersonal and self-esteem difficulties, adjustment issues, trauma, and life transitions.
I work with individuals to address a wide range of mental health concerns, build coping strategies, and enhance overall wellbeing. I also support organisations and their employees in navigating personal and work-related challenges.
(03) 8771 5710 View (03) 8771 5710
Robert Patrick Kaczan
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Bentleigh, VIC 3204
Often it can be hard to break out of rumination, low mood, or anxious cycles by ourselves.
I love helping people make sense of their issues and get past them. Psychological science has come a long way and there are excellent strategies for most problems - often all that is needed is a clear grasp of what’s happening, a path forward, and some effort to put in the work.
Often it can be hard to break out of rumination, low mood, or anxious cycles by ourselves.
I love helping people make sense of their issues and get past them. Psychological science has come a long way and there are excellent strategies for most problems - often all that is needed is a clear grasp of what’s happening, a path forward, and some effort to put in the work.
1300 455 173 View 1300 455 173
Paul Vanderputt
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Bentleigh, VIC 3204
I see anyone aged 15+ and have a particular focus on working with depression, anxiety (general and social), stress, and trauma.
I am well experienced in treating men's mental health and related issues, as well as working with all genders. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, EFT, and Schema Therapy and will happily discuss which approach may be a good fit before starting.
I see anyone aged 15+ and have a particular focus on working with depression, anxiety (general and social), stress, and trauma.
I am well experienced in treating men's mental health and related issues, as well as working with all genders. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches including EMDR, CBT, ACT, EFT, and Schema Therapy and will happily discuss which approach may be a good fit before starting.
(03) 7003 2513 View (03) 7003 2513
Nicola Addlem
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Bentleigh, VIC 3204
I help clients to manage anxiety, stress and depression.
I work with adults and children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, and borderline personality disorder (BPD). I also provide ADHD and Autism (ASD) Assessments and diagnosis. I work with NDIS, TAC, Workcover, and Medicare. I offer sessions in our clinic in Bentleigh, in home (NDIS), and telehealth.
I help clients to manage anxiety, stress and depression.
I work with adults and children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, and borderline personality disorder (BPD). I also provide ADHD and Autism (ASD) Assessments and diagnosis. I work with NDIS, TAC, Workcover, and Medicare. I offer sessions in our clinic in Bentleigh, in home (NDIS), and telehealth.
(03) 7003 2707 View (03) 7003 2707
Lisa Bloom
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Additionally, I support those trapped in patterns of unhelpful relationships, anxiety, self-criticism, perfectionism, and chronic unhappiness, guiding them toward a new, healthier path.
While I am a therapist, I am a human first and I believe that therapy shouldn’t be formal or scary. I welcome all body shapes, sizes and identities and practice from a weight inclusive framework. I also work with clients who have tried traditional Eating Disorders therapies in the past, and perhaps need an alternative approach that goes deeper.
Additionally, I support those trapped in patterns of unhelpful relationships, anxiety, self-criticism, perfectionism, and chronic unhappiness, guiding them toward a new, healthier path.
While I am a therapist, I am a human first and I believe that therapy shouldn’t be formal or scary. I welcome all body shapes, sizes and identities and practice from a weight inclusive framework. I also work with clients who have tried traditional Eating Disorders therapies in the past, and perhaps need an alternative approach that goes deeper.
(03) 7500 5433 View (03) 7500 5433
Litsa Pavlou
Counsellor, ACA-L2
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
She can support people dealing with conflict in relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief or mental health challenges caused by chronic illness (including carer support).
Litsa completed a Master of Counselling at Monash University and she uses only evidence-based therapies tailored to the needs of her clients. Methods used include CBT, ACT, Emotion-focused therapy and Narrative therapy. She uses the Gottman Method in couples therapy providing couples with structured and effective interventions to improve their relationships.
She can support people dealing with conflict in relationships, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief or mental health challenges caused by chronic illness (including carer support).
Litsa completed a Master of Counselling at Monash University and she uses only evidence-based therapies tailored to the needs of her clients. Methods used include CBT, ACT, Emotion-focused therapy and Narrative therapy. She uses the Gottman Method in couples therapy providing couples with structured and effective interventions to improve their relationships.
0466 400 232 View 0466 400 232
Centre Psychology Pty Ltd
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Samantha offers a wide range of services, including therapy for depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as counseling for relationship issues, stress management, and personal growth.
Our goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where our clients feel comfortable sharing their concerns and working towards positive change. Let us help you reach your full potential, schedule an appointment with us today. www.centrepsychology.com.au
Samantha offers a wide range of services, including therapy for depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as counseling for relationship issues, stress management, and personal growth.
Our goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where our clients feel comfortable sharing their concerns and working towards positive change. Let us help you reach your full potential, schedule an appointment with us today. www.centrepsychology.com.au
(03) 7500 5829 View (03) 7500 5829
Kate Barber
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in providing support around anxiety, loss, grief and bereavement.
A diagnosis of cancer or a life limiting illness can turn your life up side down. Everything has suddenly changed and there are a lot of adjustments to make physically, mentally, sexually, emotionally. It can effect your relationships and those around you. It can feel like a very lonely time.
I specialise in providing support around anxiety, loss, grief and bereavement.
A diagnosis of cancer or a life limiting illness can turn your life up side down. Everything has suddenly changed and there are a lot of adjustments to make physically, mentally, sexually, emotionally. It can effect your relationships and those around you. It can feel like a very lonely time.
(03) 7003 2540 View (03) 7003 2540
Clarissa Martinez
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
Serves Area
Hello you may have arrived here in search of support and clarity or to understand some issues that may have had a profound impact within your life. If you are looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move into a new direction in your life I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I work one on one with adults at my practice located in Brighton. The services I provide is an integrative mixture of Kinesiology, Counselling, Neurofeedback therapy and Reiki.
Hello you may have arrived here in search of support and clarity or to understand some issues that may have had a profound impact within your life. If you are looking for support and guidance through a challenging situation or you’re just ready to move into a new direction in your life I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals. I work one on one with adults at my practice located in Brighton. The services I provide is an integrative mixture of Kinesiology, Counselling, Neurofeedback therapy and Reiki.
(03) 7003 2286 View (03) 7003 2286
Melanie Strang
Psychologist, MBBS, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hi there ! Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have over 20 years of practitioner experience, initially as a doctor working in mental health, then as a counsellor and presently, a psychologist. I will see Private, Medicare, NDIS, Workcover and Victims of Crime clients.
Hi there ! Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have over 20 years of practitioner experience, initially as a doctor working in mental health, then as a counsellor and presently, a psychologist. I will see Private, Medicare, NDIS, Workcover and Victims of Crime clients.
(03) 7003 2841 View (03) 7003 2841
Bespoke Therapy Melbourne
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I work with adult women experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and OCD.
During sessions we work collaboratively to ensure that symptoms are successfully being alleviated. CBT includes a number of helpful processes involving thoughts, feelings, physical symptoms and behaviours to bring lasting change. I provide a supportive environment and enable clients make changes at their desired pace.
I work with adult women experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, and OCD.
During sessions we work collaboratively to ensure that symptoms are successfully being alleviated. CBT includes a number of helpful processes involving thoughts, feelings, physical symptoms and behaviours to bring lasting change. I provide a supportive environment and enable clients make changes at their desired pace.
0417 671 825 View 0417 671 825
Rivkah Pincus
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
A tailored treatment plan may include CBT, mindfulness, and ACT to build resilience, ease anxiety, and restore balance.
You might be sitting in your car before an appointment, overwhelmed and unable to go inside. Or lying awake replaying a loss, wondering if you will ever feel okay again. I support women navigating fertility challenges, IVF and pregnancy loss. Women who are holding it together on the outside while quietly falling apart inside. You do not need the words or the energy. You just need one small step. I do the rest.
A tailored treatment plan may include CBT, mindfulness, and ACT to build resilience, ease anxiety, and restore balance.
You might be sitting in your car before an appointment, overwhelmed and unable to go inside. Or lying awake replaying a loss, wondering if you will ever feel okay again. I support women navigating fertility challenges, IVF and pregnancy loss. Women who are holding it together on the outside while quietly falling apart inside. You do not need the words or the energy. You just need one small step. I do the rest.
(08) 6029 4337 View (08) 6029 4337
Jackson Taylor
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I support adults experiencing eating disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression and related concerns.
In sessions, I aim to create a warm, collaborative and thoughtful space. My approach is evidence-based and integrative, drawing on psychodynamic and attachment theories, and modern neuroscience. Depending on my clients' specific needs, I utilise several evidence-based modalities including CBT, CBT-E, and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
I support adults experiencing eating disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression and related concerns.
In sessions, I aim to create a warm, collaborative and thoughtful space. My approach is evidence-based and integrative, drawing on psychodynamic and attachment theories, and modern neuroscience. Depending on my clients' specific needs, I utilise several evidence-based modalities including CBT, CBT-E, and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
(03) 7003 2597 View (03) 7003 2597
Penelope Lovegrove
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am particularly interested in anxiety and related disorders in men and the intersection of mental health and menopause in women.
My work is extremely collaborative. I typically discuss the approach I am using with my clients and invite them to explore with me how psychology may be able to assist them to reach a goal or solve a problem, working only with those symptoms my clients identify as causing distress and/or preventing them from leading a rich and meaningful life.
I am particularly interested in anxiety and related disorders in men and the intersection of mental health and menopause in women.
My work is extremely collaborative. I typically discuss the approach I am using with my clients and invite them to explore with me how psychology may be able to assist them to reach a goal or solve a problem, working only with those symptoms my clients identify as causing distress and/or preventing them from leading a rich and meaningful life.
(03) 7500 5592 View (03) 7500 5592
Dr Tanya Osicka
Psychologist, PsyBA - Health Psych.
Serves Area
Seeing clients with depression, anxiety and stress.
Tanya is able to see clients with a Mental Health Care Plan from their GP, as well as NDIS clients (self managed and plan managed). She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), the Australian Association of Psychologist Inc (AAPi), a Fertility Counsellor with the FSA and ANZICA, and an associate member of the Australian Menopause Society.
Seeing clients with depression, anxiety and stress.
Tanya is able to see clients with a Mental Health Care Plan from their GP, as well as NDIS clients (self managed and plan managed). She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), the Australian Association of Psychologist Inc (AAPi), a Fertility Counsellor with the FSA and ANZICA, and an associate member of the Australian Menopause Society.
0494 320 801 View 0494 320 801
Raissa Donadon Berne
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I am a psychologist with experience in helping people with a diverse range of mental health concerns and life challenges, such as depression, insomnia, anxiety, panic and grief, among others. I am committed to keeping a stance of curiosity, humbleness and collaboration in therapy and I am interested in working with people who want to find ways to make life more meaningful. I focus on building a strong, supportive relationship with my clients to help them explore their feelings and experiences in a safe and contained space. I stand for social justice, value diversity and use an intersectionality approach.
I am a psychologist with experience in helping people with a diverse range of mental health concerns and life challenges, such as depression, insomnia, anxiety, panic and grief, among others. I am committed to keeping a stance of curiosity, humbleness and collaboration in therapy and I am interested in working with people who want to find ways to make life more meaningful. I focus on building a strong, supportive relationship with my clients to help them explore their feelings and experiences in a safe and contained space. I stand for social justice, value diversity and use an intersectionality approach.
(03) 8771 4586 View (03) 8771 4586
Isaac Nathan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I see a range of clinical issues: mood disturbance (depression, dysthymia) anxiety (generalised anxiety, excessive worry, panic) and entrenched problems arising from trauma (PTSD, grief, attachment issues), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
My work draws from psychodynamic approaches to the existential issues we face along the lifespan: navigating important life transitions (loss, breakup), stuckness in one's circumstances and relational patterns (attachment issues), persistent loneliness or isolation, disconnection from work or sense of vitality, creating a sense of meaning through adversity.
I see a range of clinical issues: mood disturbance (depression, dysthymia) anxiety (generalised anxiety, excessive worry, panic) and entrenched problems arising from trauma (PTSD, grief, attachment issues), and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
My work draws from psychodynamic approaches to the existential issues we face along the lifespan: navigating important life transitions (loss, breakup), stuckness in one's circumstances and relational patterns (attachment issues), persistent loneliness or isolation, disconnection from work or sense of vitality, creating a sense of meaning through adversity.
(03) 7003 2083 View (03) 7003 2083
Dr Yvonne Yap
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I created Discern Psychology to provide a safe and respectful space for women to pause, reflect and explore new ways of how they want to be present in the world. I believe that to ‘discern’ in the therapeutic context means to recognise what matters to you, what no longer serves you and what direction feels right for you. I would love to support you to gain clarity, practical tools and a stronger sense of the person you want to be. My special interest areas include parenting and perinatal mental health, relationships, self worth, culture, identity, life transitions, work/career, stress and burnout.
I created Discern Psychology to provide a safe and respectful space for women to pause, reflect and explore new ways of how they want to be present in the world. I believe that to ‘discern’ in the therapeutic context means to recognise what matters to you, what no longer serves you and what direction feels right for you. I would love to support you to gain clarity, practical tools and a stronger sense of the person you want to be. My special interest areas include parenting and perinatal mental health, relationships, self worth, culture, identity, life transitions, work/career, stress and burnout.
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Kim Storey
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
A professional clinical counsellor/psychotherapist with 15 years experience who will provide you with a caring and safe space to talk about what is troubling you. Counselling can help you to navigate through current or past issues; it may be a journey you need to take by yourself, or with your partner or family. Whatever stage you're at and whoever you're with, coming to counselling can be an experience of learning and discovery that will ultimately enrichen your relationships and the way you live your life.
A professional clinical counsellor/psychotherapist with 15 years experience who will provide you with a caring and safe space to talk about what is troubling you. Counselling can help you to navigate through current or past issues; it may be a journey you need to take by yourself, or with your partner or family. Whatever stage you're at and whoever you're with, coming to counselling can be an experience of learning and discovery that will ultimately enrichen your relationships and the way you live your life.
(03) 6146 3219 View (03) 6146 3219
Jeremy Neumann
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
Jeremy has a clinical interest working with people through anxiety, life transitions, identity and depression.
I take a relational approach to therapy, working closely with you to explore the core of your presenting issues. By fostering a supportive and empathetic environment, I help you uncover underlying patterns and gain deeper insights. Through humanistic and existential psychology frameworks, I guide you towards meaningful healing and personal growth.
Jeremy has a clinical interest working with people through anxiety, life transitions, identity and depression.
I take a relational approach to therapy, working closely with you to explore the core of your presenting issues. By fostering a supportive and empathetic environment, I help you uncover underlying patterns and gain deeper insights. Through humanistic and existential psychology frameworks, I guide you towards meaningful healing and personal growth.
(03) 7003 2136 View (03) 7003 2136
Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.