LGBTQ+ Counselling in Boronia, VIC
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Caroline Winzenried
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
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My work is trauma-informed and proudly
LGBT
-friendly.
If you're struggling with shame, anxiety, or existential concerns related to your religious background (whether you have left your religious community or are still happily a part of it), I'm here to help you move forward. Religion plays a huge role shaping our understanding of ourselves, our values, and the world around us. It can be a daunting but incredibly rewarding journey to open these ideas up for examination. My goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive space to explore, deconstruct, and create new understandings that feel true to who you are.
The Healing Mind Hub
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
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Camila is the Principal Clinical Psychologist at The Healing Mind Hub and the Senior Clinical Psychologist at Aspect Clinic. Camila is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and is also a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician. Camila is interested in working with women and the
LGBTQIA
+ community aiming to provide her clients with a safe and inclusive environment. Camila is also experienced in working with clients aged 15 years and above who are experiencing life stressors, self-esteem difficulties, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, social/emotional difficulties, and grief and loss.
Tim Rose
With over 20 years’ experience in the people helping field, including workplace critical incident; employee assistance program (EAP); 12-step recovery; peer education and support; and group facilitation. Tim is a caring and empathetic counsellor who journeys with people as they learn about themselves. Tim understands the many challenges life can bring and has significant lived experience over a range of issues including physiological trauma; depression; men’s issues; relationships; miscarriage and infant loss; sexuality; and childhood sexual abuse. Tim works with clients to help them identify and move toward their preferred life.
Autism Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
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Autism Counselling is a group of 6 experienced therapists who deliver specifically tailored sessions to suit children, teens, adults , couples and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. We are dedicated to helping individuals and families manage the specific challenges of ASD.
Melbourne Sandplay & Expressive Therapies
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
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Melbourne Sandplay and Expressive Therapies provides a safe space for you to explore your inner psyche and find peace and healing through deep therapeutic engagement. Sandplay is the ideal mode to heal from trauma and find your own inner resources. Guided drawing also helps you engage your body “knowing” to guide you towards healing. I would be honoured to share your healing journey with you.
Sivakahmy Thilagarajan
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
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For any individual attending counselling, it can be quite a vulnerable and challenging experience. My aim is to ensure that you feel comfortable and safe from the beginning and to demonstrate that in sessions there is no judgement nor negativity, but rather a collaborative approach towards the goals you want. This may include improving mood, self-esteem, motivation, coping styles or gaining understanding and awareness of your own mental health. Counselling for me is about unconditional support to ensure we are actively discussing aspects of your life that may be impacting you, with therapy tailored specifically to you.
PS Counselling Services
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
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Hello! I am Paulina. As an integrative counsellor, I am passionate about helping individuals overcome a variety of psychological and emotional issues. My background in humanities and psychology, as well as my experience of living in multiple countries, has given me a unique perspective on the importance of addressing not only the mind but also the body and lifestyle habits in the healing process. My goal is to create a safe and non-judgmental space where clients can explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, and work towards achieving a greater sense of self-awareness and well-being.
Mindfulness Matters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
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Feeling out of sorts? Relationships not working? People not understanding? Feeling alone? Wanting to change life, change relationships, change patterns of behaviour? I can assist you in clarifying your thought patterns and develop new strategies to enjoy positive and emotional wellbeing in your daily life including your relationship with others. Managing issues relating to Child abuse? Family violence? Sexual assault? Experiencing Post Traumatic Stress disorder that leaves you feeling confused, dissociated, angry, highly anxious or fearful? Together we can work through these issues and regain a sense of emotional wellbeing
Jerty Richardson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
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At Ultimate Success and Wellbeing Psychology, I deliver a range of services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. These include anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, mediation, domestic violence Issues, critical incident stress management debriefing and anger and behaviour management. I have been registered as a psychologist for over 15 years and have held a variety of roles including managing a counselling and youth team as well as several mental health teams.
12 Points Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified
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I like to focus my clinical work on helping my clients work out what’s preventing them from getting on with what they want to achieve in life, and supporting them as they overcome those obstacles. Whether they're dealing with a clinical diagnosis like depression or anxiety, unhealthy relationship patterns or severe situational stresses. I strongly believe that whatever a client wants to work on, a trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship is the most important factor in working towards positive change in any area of life and that's what I aim to provide.
Peak Psychology Australia
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
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Nicole is a warm and compassionate therapist who is dedicated to empowering clients to gain insight into their behaviour to improve their mental health and wellbeing. She is a very practical psychologist who customises her treatment to the individual client. Nicole has experience working with adolescents, young adults and older adults experiencing a range of social and emotional challenges, complex trauma and mental health difficulties. Her clinical area of interest includes mood and anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma related issues and post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Melissa Yuhui Wong
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
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You may be struggling with anxiety and/or depression. You may be experiencing a number of difficulties which require a psychological evaluation to find clarity; perhaps a diagnosis and recommendations for strategies to deal with your problems.
PsychPhys™ (Mount Waverley)
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Welcome to PsychPhys! We take a unique approach to supporting our clients through the combination of Psychology and Exercise Physiology. Our clinicians consist of Registered Psychologists, Ed/Dev Registras, Provisional Psychologists, and Exercise Physiologists. We support children, adolescents, & adults who are funded by NDIS, Medicare rebate, VOCAT, private insurance, or self-funding. Our team offers a warm, safe, and open environment, where we place each of our clients first and collaboratively work together to develop an evidence-based treatment plan, and set therapy goals.
Akriti (Aki) Shrestha
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
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Akriti Shrestha (Aki) is a trilingual registered General Psychologist with a Masters in Psychology (Counselling Psychology). She has had experience working in both private and public communities with families and individuals, regarding complex situations pertaining to trauma, abuse, neglect, and family violence. She has worked with individuals of all age groups- from teenagers to older adults. She has also had experience completing Intelligence tests for children and has successfully conducted parenting programs aimed at helping parents of teenagers.
Felix & Sage Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
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Felix & Sage Psychology is a private practice located in Ringwood, Victoria. Our team of 12 clinicians provide tailored, accessible and affordable mental health care solutions to our clientele, by incorporating various evidence based therapeutic approaches to address their emotional and behavioral needs. Additionally, we are also open until 8pm some weeknights and some Saturdays to ensure we remain accessible to those working 9-5 jobs.
Soteria Consulting
Psychologist, MA, MAPS
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Catherine works with people of all ages and backgrounds; individuals as well as groups. She is able to provide counselling services in English as well as Cantonese. Whether you are seeking a confidential individual consultation or organisational consultation, she can help you work through these challenges and provide you the best avenue to move forward.
Mindful Living Counselling and Psychology
Counsellor, AMHSW
Verified
Verified
If you are experiencing PTSD, anxiety or other negative effects of difficult life events, we are here to help! Mindful Living is a psychology and counselling practice located in Croydon, Victoria. We have a special focus on the treatment of PTSD, trauma and anxiety, with a particular interest in EMDR Therapy. EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based method of trauma treatment that is endorsed by the World Health Organisation and Medicare Australia.
Rowena Harris Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified
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Rowena is a dedicated, caring Generalist Counsellor and Hypnotherapist with personal experience with ADHD and years of experience with adults and children.ie such as past and present issues of anxiety and depression, trauma, emotional, physical abuse and behavioural issues. She is a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and provides a safe environment and space for her clients for open discussions and offers face-to-face and Online (Zoom) sessions. Rowena is bound by the Ethical & Moral Guidelines set through the ACA when it comes to client confidentiality always with the best interest of clients in her care.
Viviane Golan
Psychotherapist, PhD, AASW
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Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness. Using a wide range of therapeutic modalities, Viviane provides a safe and compassionate environment where clients have the opportunity to explore themselves and their lives in ever deepening and enriching ways.
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Chenai Mupotsa-Russell
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Verified
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Chenai is the Founder and Co-Director of Rainbow Muse Clinic which offers art therapy, psychology, play therapy and yoga in an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity. Chenai is also founder of Tandara Pa Rainbow a not-for-profit initiative, born from Rainbow Muse Clinic. It is a community-focused space for creativity, connection, culture and collective care. TPR gives us another way to work with people, with a focus on minoritised and intersectional identities.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.