Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Brighton East, VIC
Mary Ann provides a warm, supportive space for adults and adolescents facing life’s challenges.
Mary Ann Oakley is the founder of Brighton East Counselling and an experienced psychotherapist. She offers a warm, non-judgemental, and empathetic approach, supporting adults across the lifespan with a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns.
Mary Ann has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, adjustment challenges, life transitions, workplace issues, sleep difficulties, grief, addictions, and the management of complex or overwhelming emotions.
She draws on evidence-based therapies and tailors treatment to each client’s individual needs.
Mary Ann provides a warm, supportive space for adults and adolescents facing life’s challenges.
Mary Ann Oakley is the founder of Brighton East Counselling and an experienced psychotherapist. She offers a warm, non-judgemental, and empathetic approach, supporting adults across the lifespan with a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns.
Mary Ann has extensive experience working with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, adjustment challenges, life transitions, workplace issues, sleep difficulties, grief, addictions, and the management of complex or overwhelming emotions.
She draws on evidence-based therapies and tailors treatment to each client’s individual needs.
I assist clients that require therapy in the areas of anxiety, substance abuse (and/or other addictions), depression. My focus is on working with individual and couple's towards personal development and goal setting. Every client is unique, hence, requires a personal counselling approach that is catered entirely for them. As a therapist, i work with various approaches such as: CBT, ACT, humanistic approach and TRTP (trauma therapy) amongst many other(s).
I assist clients that require therapy in the areas of anxiety, substance abuse (and/or other addictions), depression. My focus is on working with individual and couple's towards personal development and goal setting. Every client is unique, hence, requires a personal counselling approach that is catered entirely for them. As a therapist, i work with various approaches such as: CBT, ACT, humanistic approach and TRTP (trauma therapy) amongst many other(s).
I truly believe that the essence of emotional wellbeing lies in the freedom to be yourself. This is why I advocate for living a life in which you are fully present. My approach is open-minded and supportive, but also level-headed, linking therapy and consulting. This space is designed for you to find the right therapist to explore the facets of your life and navigate through experiences with - a trustful companion, giving you honest feedback when needed. If you are searching for the happy medium between change and acceptance, or a deeper sense of meaning and self-actualization, then book a session, take the leap to come into being.
I truly believe that the essence of emotional wellbeing lies in the freedom to be yourself. This is why I advocate for living a life in which you are fully present. My approach is open-minded and supportive, but also level-headed, linking therapy and consulting. This space is designed for you to find the right therapist to explore the facets of your life and navigate through experiences with - a trustful companion, giving you honest feedback when needed. If you are searching for the happy medium between change and acceptance, or a deeper sense of meaning and self-actualization, then book a session, take the leap to come into being.
Caring Cove Psychology with Kate Mellody: For referral information, please visit caringcove.com.au. Kate has gained experience in diverse clinical settings across Victoria, including public healthcare (i.e., hospitals and outpatient programs), private practice, and not-for-profit organisations. Kate’s experience has allowed her to support individuals with a range of difficulties and mental health challenges. Kate is particularly passionate about working with people affected by eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns and anxiety.
Caring Cove Psychology with Kate Mellody: For referral information, please visit caringcove.com.au. Kate has gained experience in diverse clinical settings across Victoria, including public healthcare (i.e., hospitals and outpatient programs), private practice, and not-for-profit organisations. Kate’s experience has allowed her to support individuals with a range of difficulties and mental health challenges. Kate is particularly passionate about working with people affected by eating disorders, disordered eating, body image concerns and anxiety.
You may be seeking support through individual therapy or by joining a small supportive group where you can feel safe, understood, and accepted. For some, this includes healing from trauma related to sexual violence, incest, or other forms of sexual, physical, or psychological abuse, which may still shape how safe the world and relationships feel. You may also be neurodivergent—living with ADHD, autism, OCD, or dyslexia—or navigating anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder and feeling misunderstood or exhausted from trying to meet expectations that do not align with who you truly are and needing a safe and confidential place.
You may be seeking support through individual therapy or by joining a small supportive group where you can feel safe, understood, and accepted. For some, this includes healing from trauma related to sexual violence, incest, or other forms of sexual, physical, or psychological abuse, which may still shape how safe the world and relationships feel. You may also be neurodivergent—living with ADHD, autism, OCD, or dyslexia—or navigating anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder and feeling misunderstood or exhausted from trying to meet expectations that do not align with who you truly are and needing a safe and confidential place.
Rebecca was recently working as a Senior Psychologist at Alfred Health Child and Youth Mental Health Service before opening up her own independent practice in East Brighton.
Rebecca has an interest in supporting children often by working with parents/ carers and the system around young people, such as schools, to facilitate enduring change. She also enjoys working with adults who present with a range of clinical issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, self-harm and grief and loss.
Rebecca was recently working as a Senior Psychologist at Alfred Health Child and Youth Mental Health Service before opening up her own independent practice in East Brighton.
Rebecca has an interest in supporting children often by working with parents/ carers and the system around young people, such as schools, to facilitate enduring change. She also enjoys working with adults who present with a range of clinical issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, trauma, self-harm and grief and loss.
This includes working with children & teens in both primary /secondary schools.
I’m Dimitra Tsoukalas and I am a registered Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist with over 15 yrs experience and 30+ in relationship mgt. Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure or unfulfilled. Let me help you learn & develop better ways to handle issues standing in your way so that you can overcome them with confidence. I am curious, nurturing and pride myself on being client centered & non-judgmental which enables me to engage & build a safe place for you to be able to express yourself authentically. I specialise in anxiety, trauma & relationships & I have a variety of tools / modalities to help you become the best version of YOU!
This includes working with children & teens in both primary /secondary schools.
I’m Dimitra Tsoukalas and I am a registered Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist with over 15 yrs experience and 30+ in relationship mgt. Life's too short to be unhappy, unsure or unfulfilled. Let me help you learn & develop better ways to handle issues standing in your way so that you can overcome them with confidence. I am curious, nurturing and pride myself on being client centered & non-judgmental which enables me to engage & build a safe place for you to be able to express yourself authentically. I specialise in anxiety, trauma & relationships & I have a variety of tools / modalities to help you become the best version of YOU!
Kids At Max provides counselling and psychological assessments for children and adolescents.
Adaptive functioning (self-care & independent functioning)
Anger
Anxiety
Attention concerns (e.g. ADHD)
Autism (ASD)
Bullying
Challenging behaviours
Depression
Family issues
Giftedness
Intellectual Disability
Learning issues
Resilience & coping
Relationships
School readiness
School refusal
Self-esteem & assertiveness
Sleep difficulties
Special needs funding
Kids At Max provides counselling and psychological assessments for children and adolescents.
Adaptive functioning (self-care & independent functioning)
Anger
Anxiety
Attention concerns (e.g. ADHD)
Autism (ASD)
Bullying
Challenging behaviours
Depression
Family issues
Giftedness
Intellectual Disability
Learning issues
Resilience & coping
Relationships
School readiness
School refusal
Self-esteem & assertiveness
Sleep difficulties
Special needs funding
Support is provided for a wide range of common child and adolescent issues, including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, anger and others.
If you are worried how your child will respond to a psychologist then My Vibe can help. Maria uses engaging and fun activities and her friendly manner helps put children and parents at ease. My Vibe is a 'boutique' practice with only one clinician, allowing us to really focus on each of our clients and addressing their needs.
Support is provided for a wide range of common child and adolescent issues, including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, anger and others.
If you are worried how your child will respond to a psychologist then My Vibe can help. Maria uses engaging and fun activities and her friendly manner helps put children and parents at ease. My Vibe is a 'boutique' practice with only one clinician, allowing us to really focus on each of our clients and addressing their needs.
Bianca is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping adolescents and young adults navigate life's challenges.
Bianca's commitment to inclusivity is evident in her affirming approach, ensuring individuals of all backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations receive the compassionate care they deserve.
Bianca is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping adolescents and young adults navigate life's challenges.
Bianca's commitment to inclusivity is evident in her affirming approach, ensuring individuals of all backgrounds, gender identities, and sexual orientations receive the compassionate care they deserve.
Denise emphasises establishing a strong connection, before exploring thoughts, feelings, and narratives to help clients develop insight into their difficulties. And most importantly, Denise is passionate about turning insights into action to improve the quality of people’s lives. Denise has experience supporting individuals across the lifespan with anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, trauma, self-esteem, and body image concerns. Moreover, Denise supports people to better understand themselves for personal growth. Denise has experience in private practice, schools, telehealth and crisis support.
Denise emphasises establishing a strong connection, before exploring thoughts, feelings, and narratives to help clients develop insight into their difficulties. And most importantly, Denise is passionate about turning insights into action to improve the quality of people’s lives. Denise has experience supporting individuals across the lifespan with anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, trauma, self-esteem, and body image concerns. Moreover, Denise supports people to better understand themselves for personal growth. Denise has experience in private practice, schools, telehealth and crisis support.
My core area of expertise is relationship counselling, where I support couples and individuals in strengthening connection, improving communication, and navigating relational challenges. I draw on evidence‑based approaches such as Gottman therapy, schema therapy for couples, CBT, ACT, EMDR, and schema therapy to help clients understand patterns, heal emotional wounds, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
My core area of expertise is relationship counselling, where I support couples and individuals in strengthening connection, improving communication, and navigating relational challenges. I draw on evidence‑based approaches such as Gottman therapy, schema therapy for couples, CBT, ACT, EMDR, and schema therapy to help clients understand patterns, heal emotional wounds, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Dr Trotter (BA(Psych), MSW, PhD) is an Emeritus Professor at Monash University with degrees in psychology and social work. He is an accredited mental health social worker, with expertise in focused psychological strategies, dealing with trauma and individual and family counselling.
Dr Trotter (BA(Psych), MSW, PhD) is an Emeritus Professor at Monash University with degrees in psychology and social work. He is an accredited mental health social worker, with expertise in focused psychological strategies, dealing with trauma and individual and family counselling.
I work with adolescence and adults focusing on promoting mental health, resilience, and personal growth through evidence-based and compassionate care.
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 work with adolescence and adults focusing on promoting mental health, resilience, and personal growth through evidence-based and compassionate care.
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 provide therapy for adolescents and adults from 15 years of age experiencing many different psychological challenges, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, traumatic incidents, fears and phobias.
My therapeutic approach is varied and integrative, drawing on several evidence-based models. I utilize EMDR for trauma processing, CBT to help clients address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and Schema Therapy to assist clients in understanding and changing deeply ingrained, negative emotional and relational patterns.
I provide therapy for adolescents and adults from 15 years of age experiencing many different psychological challenges, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, traumatic incidents, fears and phobias.
My therapeutic approach is varied and integrative, drawing on several evidence-based models. I utilize EMDR for trauma processing, CBT to help clients address unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and Schema Therapy to assist clients in understanding and changing deeply ingrained, negative emotional and relational patterns.
I am a registered Educational and Developmental psychologist and Clinical psychologist who works with children and adolescents (2-18 years), and their families.
I am experienced in applying for NDIS funding and providing NDIS review reports. However, I only work with self-managed NDIS clients, as well as clients with Mental Health Care Plans (which means they can access Medicare rebates), and private clients. I offer telehealth appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays and face to face appointments on Wednesdays only.
I am a registered Educational and Developmental psychologist and Clinical psychologist who works with children and adolescents (2-18 years), and their families.
I am experienced in applying for NDIS funding and providing NDIS review reports. However, I only work with self-managed NDIS clients, as well as clients with Mental Health Care Plans (which means they can access Medicare rebates), and private clients. I offer telehealth appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays and face to face appointments on Wednesdays only.
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If you or your young person in your care is feeling overwhelmed by emotions, struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or finding it hard to adjust to life’s changes, you are not alone. Emotional challenges can impact focus, confidence, and daily routines, making it difficult to feel balanced or at ease.
If you or your young person in your care is feeling overwhelmed by emotions, struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or finding it hard to adjust to life’s changes, you are not alone. Emotional challenges can impact focus, confidence, and daily routines, making it difficult to feel balanced or at ease.
Committed to helping you - family, child, youth, behaviour, trauma, identity, weight, stress, anxiety using pet, art and talking therapy
Need help and support? Together we can relax, reflect and collaborate to achieve your goals. My counselling, leadership and early years qualifications, 30+ years of experience working with families and children, as a mother with 3 (now mature) children, living and working in a richly diverse community, across multiple countries all helps. I am experienced with customers, families and children with complex needs, anxiety, grief and here to listen, support and take time to help you as an individual become that confident expert in your own life.
Committed to helping you - family, child, youth, behaviour, trauma, identity, weight, stress, anxiety using pet, art and talking therapy
Need help and support? Together we can relax, reflect and collaborate to achieve your goals. My counselling, leadership and early years qualifications, 30+ years of experience working with families and children, as a mother with 3 (now mature) children, living and working in a richly diverse community, across multiple countries all helps. I am experienced with customers, families and children with complex needs, anxiety, grief and here to listen, support and take time to help you as an individual become that confident expert in your own life.
Dhanisha is a compassionate and dedicated Registered Psychologist who prioritises creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients. Her focus on building strong therapeutic relationships and her commitment to a strengths-based, culturally sensitive approach shows a deep respect for individual experiences and diversity.
Dhanisha is a compassionate and dedicated Registered Psychologist who prioritises creating a safe and supportive environment for her clients. Her focus on building strong therapeutic relationships and her commitment to a strengths-based, culturally sensitive approach shows a deep respect for individual experiences and diversity.
I work with people (15+) who are facing difficulties relating to OCD, phobias, anxiety and trauma. Alongside my clinical training, I bring lived experience of OCD, which shapes my understanding of how intrusive, convincing, and isolating it can feel. Along with the courage it takes to work through it. I also bring a lived understanding of religious and identity transitions, including experiences of faith, deconstruction, and shifting belief systems. As a first-generation Australian from an Eastern European family, I’m mindful of the complexities that can come with navigating cultural expectations, family dynamics, and identity.
I work with people (15+) who are facing difficulties relating to OCD, phobias, anxiety and trauma. Alongside my clinical training, I bring lived experience of OCD, which shapes my understanding of how intrusive, convincing, and isolating it can feel. Along with the courage it takes to work through it. I also bring a lived understanding of religious and identity transitions, including experiences of faith, deconstruction, and shifting belief systems. As a first-generation Australian from an Eastern European family, I’m mindful of the complexities that can come with navigating cultural expectations, family dynamics, and identity.
Nearby Teens Therapists Searches for Brighton East
- Bentleigh
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- Gardenvale
- Hampton
- Hampton East
- McKinnon
- Ormond
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.