Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Brunswick West, VIC
Jake is a registered psychologist known for his warm, grounded approach. Founder of Wayfind Psychology and Consulting, he supports children, adolescents, and adults to gain insight into any challenges they're experiencing, and develop practical strategies to navigate them. He provides both in-person and Telehealth support to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioural and social-emotional difficulties, and neurodivergent presentations such as ADHD and autism. Additionally, Jake has delivered school-based support, targeted group programs, and professional development.
Jake is a registered psychologist known for his warm, grounded approach. Founder of Wayfind Psychology and Consulting, he supports children, adolescents, and adults to gain insight into any challenges they're experiencing, and develop practical strategies to navigate them. He provides both in-person and Telehealth support to individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, behavioural and social-emotional difficulties, and neurodivergent presentations such as ADHD and autism. Additionally, Jake has delivered school-based support, targeted group programs, and professional development.
I’m a specialist relationship counsellor, here to support you in building stronger, more connected relationships, whether with a partner, family member, or colleague. I understand how painful it can be when you feel distant from the people who matter most, and how lonely it is when communication breaks down.
Using a gentle, structured approach like Emotion Focused Therapy, I’ll help you make sense of your emotions, work through conflict with care, and help you feel truly heard and understood.
Let’s talk about what’s really going on: what matters to you, and take the next step together. I offer after hours and weekend appointments.
I’m a specialist relationship counsellor, here to support you in building stronger, more connected relationships, whether with a partner, family member, or colleague. I understand how painful it can be when you feel distant from the people who matter most, and how lonely it is when communication breaks down.
Using a gentle, structured approach like Emotion Focused Therapy, I’ll help you make sense of your emotions, work through conflict with care, and help you feel truly heard and understood.
Let’s talk about what’s really going on: what matters to you, and take the next step together. I offer after hours and weekend appointments.
I work with adults, adolescents, and children seeking support for a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD), grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality diagnoses, relationship or family challenges.
My experience also includes the assessment and support of neurodivergence (Autism Spectrum and ADHD), as well as people navigating complex systems like the NDIS or child protection.
My work with clients aims to support emotional awareness, self-compassion, and gaining access to their inner resources for positive change.
I work with adults, adolescents, and children seeking support for a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD), grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality diagnoses, relationship or family challenges.
My experience also includes the assessment and support of neurodivergence (Autism Spectrum and ADHD), as well as people navigating complex systems like the NDIS or child protection.
My work with clients aims to support emotional awareness, self-compassion, and gaining access to their inner resources for positive change.
I’m a clinical psychologist based in Melbourne, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of motherhood at Mums in Mind Psychology . I know firsthand how overwhelming this stage of life can feel, and I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly without judgment.
I offer in-person sessions in Coburg as well as telehealth across Australia, so you can access support wherever you are. I can help you make sense of what you’re going through, feel more connected to yourself and your baby, and be a kinder to yourself along the way.
I’m a clinical psychologist based in Melbourne, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of motherhood at Mums in Mind Psychology . I know firsthand how overwhelming this stage of life can feel, and I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly without judgment.
I offer in-person sessions in Coburg as well as telehealth across Australia, so you can access support wherever you are. I can help you make sense of what you’re going through, feel more connected to yourself and your baby, and be a kinder to yourself along the way.
Many of my clients come to therapy wanting to understand long-held patterns, improve emotional wellbeing, strengthen relationships, or find a clearer sense of direction. Some people come to therapy knowing what they would like to work on or discuss, others don’t, and we use the space to explore why they might be feeling off.
I usually see adolescents and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, relationship concerns, eating disorders & the transition to motherhood.
Many of my clients come to therapy wanting to understand long-held patterns, improve emotional wellbeing, strengthen relationships, or find a clearer sense of direction. Some people come to therapy knowing what they would like to work on or discuss, others don’t, and we use the space to explore why they might be feeling off.
I usually see adolescents and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, relationship concerns, eating disorders & the transition to motherhood.
I can support you with various issues such as life transitions, work stress, relationship and parenting challenges, grief & loss, anxiety and depression.
I believe in working with the person rather than the problem, and aim to help you find ways to live the life that you dream of, no longer trapped by the repetitive patterns of behaviour that are not serving you. I use a variety of evidenced based approaches, but particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR and compassion focused approaches.
I can support you with various issues such as life transitions, work stress, relationship and parenting challenges, grief & loss, anxiety and depression.
I believe in working with the person rather than the problem, and aim to help you find ways to live the life that you dream of, no longer trapped by the repetitive patterns of behaviour that are not serving you. I use a variety of evidenced based approaches, but particularly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR and compassion focused approaches.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—whether due to past trauma, anxiety, depression, or struggles with self-expression. They may be seeking a path to healing, self-discovery, or greater emotional clarity. Their goals are to feel more connected to themselves and others, to express emotions freely, and to develop healthier coping strategies.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—whether due to past trauma, anxiety, depression, or struggles with self-expression. They may be seeking a path to healing, self-discovery, or greater emotional clarity. Their goals are to feel more connected to themselves and others, to express emotions freely, and to develop healthier coping strategies.
People come to therapy for a range of reasons. There might be recurrent problems in relationships or work, there might be disturbing feelings within, or behaviours that are defeating or destructive. Many people find that their usual ways of coping don’t seem to work for them anymore. Whatever the issue, undertaking psychotherapy is an opportunity for you to really understand the underlying drivers of the problem, in the context of your unique life history, and to find a way to transform your suffering. New possibilities for living with greater freedom and creativity might then appear.
People come to therapy for a range of reasons. There might be recurrent problems in relationships or work, there might be disturbing feelings within, or behaviours that are defeating or destructive. Many people find that their usual ways of coping don’t seem to work for them anymore. Whatever the issue, undertaking psychotherapy is an opportunity for you to really understand the underlying drivers of the problem, in the context of your unique life history, and to find a way to transform your suffering. New possibilities for living with greater freedom and creativity might then appear.
Not currently accepting new clients.
My approach can be summarised as warm yet direct. I do not focus on analysing problems or managing symptoms, rather I work hard to uncover and address the deeper issues that are at the core of your difficulties. This includes uncovering those patterns that operate largely outside of conscious awareness. I work this way because I believe that lasting change is difficult without first understanding the patterns that are shaping our experience.
Not currently accepting new clients.
My approach can be summarised as warm yet direct. I do not focus on analysing problems or managing symptoms, rather I work hard to uncover and address the deeper issues that are at the core of your difficulties. This includes uncovering those patterns that operate largely outside of conscious awareness. I work this way because I believe that lasting change is difficult without first understanding the patterns that are shaping our experience.
Casey Anderson takes a psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy. This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
Casey Anderson takes a psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy. This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
With over 20 years’ experience working with:
· anxiety, depression and related conditions
· work/study stress
· trauma, pain and emotional neglect
· relationship difficulties
· fertility, perinatal care and parenting
· sex, sexuality and identity
· substance use
· grief and loss
· chronic and terminal illness
You’ve had symptom relief, but your struggles still persist.
Hi, I'm Jackie, a Mental Health Social Worker and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist in Brunswick East.
My psychodynamic approach builds your mental health management strategies, while supporting you to understand how your past experiences, patterns and emotions may influence you now.
I bring empathy, curiosity and connection, developing trust and understanding over time.
I maintain a reliable and continuous practice, with breaks around each school holidays.
Weekly therapy can help you feel safe, held, seen and heard, creating capacity to live life in your way.
With over 20 years’ experience working with:
· anxiety, depression and related conditions
· work/study stress
· trauma, pain and emotional neglect
· relationship difficulties
· fertility, perinatal care and parenting
· sex, sexuality and identity
· substance use
· grief and loss
· chronic and terminal illness
You’ve had symptom relief, but your struggles still persist.
Hi, I'm Jackie, a Mental Health Social Worker and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist in Brunswick East.
My psychodynamic approach builds your mental health management strategies, while supporting you to understand how your past experiences, patterns and emotions may influence you now.
I bring empathy, curiosity and connection, developing trust and understanding over time.
I maintain a reliable and continuous practice, with breaks around each school holidays.
Weekly therapy can help you feel safe, held, seen and heard, creating capacity to live life in your way.
Janine Ward
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Hi, I am Janine – a clinical psychologist offering both telehealth and F2F services. I believe it is critical that clients feel safe and supported in therapy to make lasting changes in their lives. I use evidence based therapies and adopt a strength-based approach to my work, recognising that we all have abilities, knowledge and capacities that help us function in the world. I work with my clients to identify and build on these strengths while also helping provide new understandings into difficulties, and tools to address these.
Hi, I am Janine – a clinical psychologist offering both telehealth and F2F services. I believe it is critical that clients feel safe and supported in therapy to make lasting changes in their lives. I use evidence based therapies and adopt a strength-based approach to my work, recognising that we all have abilities, knowledge and capacities that help us function in the world. I work with my clients to identify and build on these strengths while also helping provide new understandings into difficulties, and tools to address these.
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I provide psychology and parenting support to mothers and their families through preconception to early motherhood.
I offer individual psychotherapy for mothers who may be experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms, self-esteem and identity issues, attachment difficulties, as well as relationship and parenting challenges.
I also facilitate the Circle of Security Parenting program with groups of parents throughout the year.
I provide psychology and parenting support to mothers and their families through preconception to early motherhood.
I offer individual psychotherapy for mothers who may be experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms, self-esteem and identity issues, attachment difficulties, as well as relationship and parenting challenges.
I also facilitate the Circle of Security Parenting program with groups of parents throughout the year.
Maria also works with parents to help support them with parenting.
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.
Maria also works with parents to help support them with parenting.
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.
Hi, I am Luli! I support individuals and couples who want to improve communication, relationships, and navigate life transitions such as parenthood, migration, or career changes. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, qualifications in counselling and coaching, and a Master’s Degree in Management. My approach combines counselling with practical tools to help clients gain clarity and build healthier patterns. I bring a multicultural perspective and as a wife and mum of two young children, I bring empathy and a practical understanding of the everyday pressures and transitions couples face when adjusting to new family dynamics.
Hi, I am Luli! I support individuals and couples who want to improve communication, relationships, and navigate life transitions such as parenthood, migration, or career changes. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, qualifications in counselling and coaching, and a Master’s Degree in Management. My approach combines counselling with practical tools to help clients gain clarity and build healthier patterns. I bring a multicultural perspective and as a wife and mum of two young children, I bring empathy and a practical understanding of the everyday pressures and transitions couples face when adjusting to new family dynamics.
I work with couples navigating life transitions, communication difficulties, trust issues, intimacy concerns, and blended family dynamics. I support relationships at all stages - from new partnerships to long-term couples and those working through separation or reconnection.
My approach is warm and non-judgmental, and I aim to help partners strengthen their connection, understand each other more deeply, and build healthier ways of relating.d
I work with couples navigating life transitions, communication difficulties, trust issues, intimacy concerns, and blended family dynamics. I support relationships at all stages - from new partnerships to long-term couples and those working through separation or reconnection.
My approach is warm and non-judgmental, and I aim to help partners strengthen their connection, understand each other more deeply, and build healthier ways of relating.d
A Clinical Psychologist and Director of Mullum Rd Clinic (Ringwood, ELTHAM, Warrandyte and Croydon). Working with Neurodivergent individuals.. Unique approach with Therapy dogs and other animals being incorporated into therapy sessions (Animal Assisted Therapy). Also offering Equine Assisted Therapy. These approaches are often sought out by individuals who have found room base therapy to be ineffective. Clients who have an interest in nature, the outdoors and animals are usually drawn to this approach.
A Clinical Psychologist and Director of Mullum Rd Clinic (Ringwood, ELTHAM, Warrandyte and Croydon). Working with Neurodivergent individuals.. Unique approach with Therapy dogs and other animals being incorporated into therapy sessions (Animal Assisted Therapy). Also offering Equine Assisted Therapy. These approaches are often sought out by individuals who have found room base therapy to be ineffective. Clients who have an interest in nature, the outdoors and animals are usually drawn to this approach.
I believe each time we encounter a challenge or difficulty in life it offers us an opportunity to learn more and inhabit our selves and life more deeply. I'm passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families in exploring, accessing and tending to the internal and external resources needed to take up such opportunities and to flourish. I will wholeheartedly and collaboratively support you in finding your way through life challenges and towards your goals with warmth and compassion.
I believe each time we encounter a challenge or difficulty in life it offers us an opportunity to learn more and inhabit our selves and life more deeply. I'm passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families in exploring, accessing and tending to the internal and external resources needed to take up such opportunities and to flourish. I will wholeheartedly and collaboratively support you in finding your way through life challenges and towards your goals with warmth and compassion.
Maddi deeply understands relational complexities, burn out, perfectionism, parenting struggles, narc abuse, human biology and co- parenting.
Maddi is a Counsellor who helps clients create a more joyful and fulfilling life in challenging circumstances. Maddi focuses on clients brain, body and emotional health after trauma, aiming to improve positive emotions rather than looping through past stories and re-living past traumas through talking about the past alone. Clients may find this therapy style helpful if they have tried talking about the past and found that it hasn't worked for them/they have no capacity/and/are recovering from burn-out/trauma and they want to work with someone who helps them take action to move forward both physically and mentally.
Maddi deeply understands relational complexities, burn out, perfectionism, parenting struggles, narc abuse, human biology and co- parenting.
Maddi is a Counsellor who helps clients create a more joyful and fulfilling life in challenging circumstances. Maddi focuses on clients brain, body and emotional health after trauma, aiming to improve positive emotions rather than looping through past stories and re-living past traumas through talking about the past alone. Clients may find this therapy style helpful if they have tried talking about the past and found that it hasn't worked for them/they have no capacity/and/are recovering from burn-out/trauma and they want to work with someone who helps them take action to move forward both physically and mentally.
Dr Belinda Keenan
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Frankston, VIC 3199
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience supporting young children, teens, young adults and parents/carers.
My approach is grounded in attachment, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming. I draw from principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), Child- Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), family systems theory, and psychodynamic principles.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience supporting young children, teens, young adults and parents/carers.
My approach is grounded in attachment, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming. I draw from principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT), Child- Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), family systems theory, and psychodynamic principles.
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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.