Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Blackburn, VIC
Over time, stress, grief, loss, parenting, work, health challenges, and everyday pressures can quietly erode the sense of closeness that once felt effortless.
With a Degree in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in HR and a Masters in Counselling (Relationships), I provide a calm, thoughtful and compassionate space where you and/or your special person can slow down, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and rediscover safety and connection.
Over time, stress, grief, loss, parenting, work, health challenges, and everyday pressures can quietly erode the sense of closeness that once felt effortless.
With a Degree in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in HR and a Masters in Counselling (Relationships), I provide a calm, thoughtful and compassionate space where you and/or your special person can slow down, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and rediscover safety and connection.
I recognize that seeking help can be a difficult step. You may have lived with emotional and personal difficulties for a long time. Alternatively, you may be navigating an important transition in work or personal relationships or change in your mental or physical health. My work focusses on assisting clients to understand the source of their distress or uncertainty and move toward a life that is more fulfilling. Using trauma informed practices, together we navigate challenging transitions, acknowledge grief and anxieties and make sense of patterns and choices. Together, we work toward making practical changes.
I recognize that seeking help can be a difficult step. You may have lived with emotional and personal difficulties for a long time. Alternatively, you may be navigating an important transition in work or personal relationships or change in your mental or physical health. My work focusses on assisting clients to understand the source of their distress or uncertainty and move toward a life that is more fulfilling. Using trauma informed practices, together we navigate challenging transitions, acknowledge grief and anxieties and make sense of patterns and choices. Together, we work toward making practical changes.
At Laburnum Psychology we have sixteen psychologists. Due to the diversity in our team, we are well positioned to find the right person for you. We specialise across a broad range of issues, including depression, anxiety, life adjustment, trauma and children's issues, relationships, stress, work stress, to name a few. We can conduct cognitive, educational and developmental assessments & reports. We have psychologists who work with children and adolescents, as well as people who work with adults and the elderly. We can also work under NDIS, TAC and WorkCover funded arrangements. We are linked to most health insurance schemes.
At Laburnum Psychology we have sixteen psychologists. Due to the diversity in our team, we are well positioned to find the right person for you. We specialise across a broad range of issues, including depression, anxiety, life adjustment, trauma and children's issues, relationships, stress, work stress, to name a few. We can conduct cognitive, educational and developmental assessments & reports. We have psychologists who work with children and adolescents, as well as people who work with adults and the elderly. We can also work under NDIS, TAC and WorkCover funded arrangements. We are linked to most health insurance schemes.
I am an Educational & Developmental Psychologist with extensive experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings, as well as individuals of all ages in private practice.
I am an Educational & Developmental Psychologist with extensive experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings, as well as individuals of all ages in private practice.
Specialising in high risk adolescents and adults, I offer contemporary psychoanalysis and EMDR resulting in powerful therapeutic benefits. Integrating several types of therapy (CBT, solution focused, problem solving), psychoanalysis informs my work in terms of the way I conceptualise the client's current problems and EMDR (as needed) results in a faster way of processing trauma. Combining these two therapies provides effective in-depth therapy with relatively brief therapy. If you have been suffering with unresolved psychological trauma, I can help you to overcome the problems that are keeping you from maximising your potential.
Specialising in high risk adolescents and adults, I offer contemporary psychoanalysis and EMDR resulting in powerful therapeutic benefits. Integrating several types of therapy (CBT, solution focused, problem solving), psychoanalysis informs my work in terms of the way I conceptualise the client's current problems and EMDR (as needed) results in a faster way of processing trauma. Combining these two therapies provides effective in-depth therapy with relatively brief therapy. If you have been suffering with unresolved psychological trauma, I can help you to overcome the problems that are keeping you from maximising your potential.
You might be a parent trying to better understand your child’s behaviour, or a young person feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or emotions that are hard to explain.
I take a warm, collaborative, and neuroaffirming approach—helping children, adolescents and adults to better understand themselves and supporting families to feel more connected. I work across a range of areas including Autism, ADHD, learning and emotional challenges, and I tailor therapy to each young person’s strengths, needs, and developmental stage.
You might be a parent trying to better understand your child’s behaviour, or a young person feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or emotions that are hard to explain.
I take a warm, collaborative, and neuroaffirming approach—helping children, adolescents and adults to better understand themselves and supporting families to feel more connected. I work across a range of areas including Autism, ADHD, learning and emotional challenges, and I tailor therapy to each young person’s strengths, needs, and developmental stage.
Hello, I'm Toula, with 11 years experience, counselling. My passion lies in nurturing relationships, families and individuals. I offer a unique perspective to understand your world and challenges better. I specialize in individual sessions, as well as working with families and couples. While group sessions may present challenges, they often yield significant benefits. With expertise in Grief Counseling, Relationship Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Coaching, and Case Management, I am equipped to guide you through various life situations.
Hello, I'm Toula, with 11 years experience, counselling. My passion lies in nurturing relationships, families and individuals. I offer a unique perspective to understand your world and challenges better. I specialize in individual sessions, as well as working with families and couples. While group sessions may present challenges, they often yield significant benefits. With expertise in Grief Counseling, Relationship Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Coaching, and Case Management, I am equipped to guide you through various life situations.
I'm truly interested in what my clients have to say. I am a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, person-centered psychologist. I have practiced since 2011 - working with individuals, couples, families and groups. Using a EMDR, a trauma-informed approach, I walk beside clients on their healing journey. I use many creative Arts therapy, movement and bodywork techniques to process and expel trauma stored in the body. This keeps therapy gentle and non-threatening, whilst deepening the process at the same time. I empower and equip my clients to navigate the uncertainties of life and achieve the goals they set for themselves.
I'm truly interested in what my clients have to say. I am a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, person-centered psychologist. I have practiced since 2011 - working with individuals, couples, families and groups. Using a EMDR, a trauma-informed approach, I walk beside clients on their healing journey. I use many creative Arts therapy, movement and bodywork techniques to process and expel trauma stored in the body. This keeps therapy gentle and non-threatening, whilst deepening the process at the same time. I empower and equip my clients to navigate the uncertainties of life and achieve the goals they set for themselves.
My aim to walk alongside couples to help them identify their own painful cycles of disconnection—where arguments repeat, intimacy fades, and both partners feel unheard or unseen. They may be navigating betrayal, communication breakdowns, or simply the quiet ache of growing apart. My aim is to create safety where couples can learn how to exit this negative cycle, rebuild trust and reconnect with one another and create renewed and deeper bonds their relationship.
My aim to walk alongside couples to help them identify their own painful cycles of disconnection—where arguments repeat, intimacy fades, and both partners feel unheard or unseen. They may be navigating betrayal, communication breakdowns, or simply the quiet ache of growing apart. My aim is to create safety where couples can learn how to exit this negative cycle, rebuild trust and reconnect with one another and create renewed and deeper bonds their relationship.
My interests are varied and this includes the age of clients that I see which ranges from 14 years through to adults. I have a passion for working with anxiety related conditions including general anxiety, adjustment, change of life difficulties, stress, and associated difficulties such as perfectionism. Through my work with young people I developed an interest in school related issues which led me to complete training in the Cool Kid Anxiety Program. I now offer the program which aims to support young people and their supports to learn ways to address their mental health struggles.
My interests are varied and this includes the age of clients that I see which ranges from 14 years through to adults. I have a passion for working with anxiety related conditions including general anxiety, adjustment, change of life difficulties, stress, and associated difficulties such as perfectionism. Through my work with young people I developed an interest in school related issues which led me to complete training in the Cool Kid Anxiety Program. I now offer the program which aims to support young people and their supports to learn ways to address their mental health struggles.
Gigi is a Clincial, Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She completed her Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology at the University of Melbourne.
She has a strong interest in supporting and empowering neurodivergent clients, particularly girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals. Gigi is committed to providing neurodiversity-affirming assessment and therapy by valuing each client’s lived experiences and honouring their unique ways of communicating. Gigi is also passionate about supporting clients from intergenerational migrant backgrounds to navigate cultural identity, expectations, and belonging.
Gigi is a Clincial, Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She completed her Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology at the University of Melbourne.
She has a strong interest in supporting and empowering neurodivergent clients, particularly girls, women, and gender-diverse individuals. Gigi is committed to providing neurodiversity-affirming assessment and therapy by valuing each client’s lived experiences and honouring their unique ways of communicating. Gigi is also passionate about supporting clients from intergenerational migrant backgrounds to navigate cultural identity, expectations, and belonging.
I work with individuals, couples, and teenagers who want to better understand themselves and their relationships. Many come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected - sometimes after holding things together for a long time, or when familiar ways of coping no longer work. They’re often looking for clarity, relief, or a different way forward. In our work together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s been happening, and begin to find a path that feels steadier, more meaningful, and more aligned with who you are.
I work with individuals, couples, and teenagers who want to better understand themselves and their relationships. Many come feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected - sometimes after holding things together for a long time, or when familiar ways of coping no longer work. They’re often looking for clarity, relief, or a different way forward. In our work together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s been happening, and begin to find a path that feels steadier, more meaningful, and more aligned with who you are.
Kat has been passionate about supporting adults and children with neurodiversity since 2007. She has specialized in assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD, ADHD, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, giftedness, and developmental differences. She is a warm and collaborative clinician with an evidence based and neurodiverse affirming approach to supporting children, adolescents, and adults to reach their individual goals.
Kat has been passionate about supporting adults and children with neurodiversity since 2007. She has specialized in assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD, ADHD, Specific Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability, giftedness, and developmental differences. She is a warm and collaborative clinician with an evidence based and neurodiverse affirming approach to supporting children, adolescents, and adults to reach their individual goals.
You might be feeling stuck, flat, stressed or overwhelmed, like something’s not quite right, even if nothing is obviously “wrong.” Maybe you're feeling the pressure of work, struggling in your relationships, or unsure what comes next. I work with men who are trying to make sense of these feelings and want clarity, direction, and practical tools to move forward. Whether you’re navigating a career change, feeling disconnected, or just looking to understand yourself better, therapy can offer a space to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.
You might be feeling stuck, flat, stressed or overwhelmed, like something’s not quite right, even if nothing is obviously “wrong.” Maybe you're feeling the pressure of work, struggling in your relationships, or unsure what comes next. I work with men who are trying to make sense of these feelings and want clarity, direction, and practical tools to move forward. Whether you’re navigating a career change, feeling disconnected, or just looking to understand yourself better, therapy can offer a space to explore what’s really going on beneath the surface.
Have you spent years trying to understand yourself, yet still find yourself caught in the same emotional patterns or relationship difficulties? Perhaps you've gained valuable insight through previous therapy, yet something still feels stuck.
When insight alone hasn't been been enough, it is often because the effects of trauma are reflected not only in how we think, but also in the protective ways our mind and nervous system have learned to respond.
Have you spent years trying to understand yourself, yet still find yourself caught in the same emotional patterns or relationship difficulties? Perhaps you've gained valuable insight through previous therapy, yet something still feels stuck.
When insight alone hasn't been been enough, it is often because the effects of trauma are reflected not only in how we think, but also in the protective ways our mind and nervous system have learned to respond.
As a both English and Mandarin -speaking professional, I am experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a registered psychologist who believes that healing starts with emotions. Over the years I’ve worked with many people experiencing PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety—challenges that often leave behind hidden emotional traces that continue to shape daily life.
As a both English and Mandarin -speaking professional, I am experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a registered psychologist who believes that healing starts with emotions. Over the years I’ve worked with many people experiencing PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety—challenges that often leave behind hidden emotional traces that continue to shape daily life.
Nadine is a devoted practitioner, specializing in cognitive and diagnostic assessments and intervention for adults and children with learning and emotional difficulties, neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism and anxiety. She promotes a collaborate, safe environment, with a listening ear and support for life’s challenges. For over 15 years, she has been committed to supporting clients to develop a range of skills, greater independence and confidence, encompassing a growth mindset approach. Nadine understands the nutritional gut-brain connection and how lifestyle can positively impact one’s mental health and quality of life.
Nadine is a devoted practitioner, specializing in cognitive and diagnostic assessments and intervention for adults and children with learning and emotional difficulties, neurodiversity, ADHD, Autism and anxiety. She promotes a collaborate, safe environment, with a listening ear and support for life’s challenges. For over 15 years, she has been committed to supporting clients to develop a range of skills, greater independence and confidence, encompassing a growth mindset approach. Nadine understands the nutritional gut-brain connection and how lifestyle can positively impact one’s mental health and quality of life.
Are you and your partner feeling distant, stuck in the same arguments, or more like housemates than a couple? Or are you carrying something on your own that feels too heavy to keep managing alone?
I'm Elaine, a counsellor in Mont Albert North, VIC, and I work with couples and individuals across Melbourne's East, including Box Hill, Balwyn, Surrey Hills, and Camberwell.
I work with couples experiencing relationship difficulties, communication breakdown, infidelity, the transition to parenthood, marital stress, and divorce.
I also see individuals carrying anxiety, depression, or life transitions they can't seem to shift.
Are you and your partner feeling distant, stuck in the same arguments, or more like housemates than a couple? Or are you carrying something on your own that feels too heavy to keep managing alone?
I'm Elaine, a counsellor in Mont Albert North, VIC, and I work with couples and individuals across Melbourne's East, including Box Hill, Balwyn, Surrey Hills, and Camberwell.
I work with couples experiencing relationship difficulties, communication breakdown, infidelity, the transition to parenthood, marital stress, and divorce.
I also see individuals carrying anxiety, depression, or life transitions they can't seem to shift.
Trish is a warm, down-to-earth psychologist who works with adults, adolescents, and children to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and self-understanding. She believes therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and genuinely helpful — a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and understood without judgement. Her approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to each individual. Trish works alongside clients to make sense of patterns, understand the impact of past experiences, and build skills that translate into everyday life.
Trish is a warm, down-to-earth psychologist who works with adults, adolescents, and children to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and self-understanding. She believes therapy should feel supportive, collaborative, and genuinely helpful — a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and understood without judgement. Her approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to each individual. Trish works alongside clients to make sense of patterns, understand the impact of past experiences, and build skills that translate into everyday life.
I help families, couples, and individuals navigate life's most challenging seasons. My work focuses on supporting adolescents with high-risk behaviours and helping couples and families repair their relationships. I also provide dedicated individual therapy for mental health needs across diverse cultural backgrounds. With a background in youth justice and complex needs, I use a strengths-based approach to help you develop new perspectives. As a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Cantonese, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space for you to heal and grow.
I help families, couples, and individuals navigate life's most challenging seasons. My work focuses on supporting adolescents with high-risk behaviours and helping couples and families repair their relationships. I also provide dedicated individual therapy for mental health needs across diverse cultural backgrounds. With a background in youth justice and complex needs, I use a strengths-based approach to help you develop new perspectives. As a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Cantonese, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space for you to heal and grow.
Nearby Parenting Therapists Searches for Blackburn
- Box Hill
- Box Hill North
- Box Hill South
- Burwood
- Burwood East
- Forest Hill
- Mitcham
- Mont Albert North
- Nunawading
- Surrey Hills
- Vermont
- Vermont South
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.