Relationship Issues Counselling in Brunswick West, VIC

I have worked with a variety of presenting problems and a diverse range of clients across public and private mental health settings. I tailor my therapeutic approach to clients’ needs and draw from various evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused therapies. I bring warmth and acceptance to the therapy room and focus on building a safe and transparent relationship with my clients through which change can occur. I am passionate about supporting clients to understand early attachment patterns in adult relationships and process emotional experiences to gain agency of their choices and relationships.

Often in today's world, we get caught up in so many distractions on the outside that we are not always aware of our internal experiences. We walk around anxious and depressed, with critical thoughts of ourselves and others, and often live a reality that is separate from our own personal wishes and desires. I believe that therapy provides a safe space to step away from all the external distractions and focus on identifying and responding to our emotional world in the most open and connected way, which may have been too painful to do in the past.

Whether you are new to considering therapy or want to go deeper, I'm curious to hear your needs. I maintain that despite the difficulties in our lives, our systems are naturally oriented toward healing and wellbeing. Challenges through both environmental or internal stressors such as trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and more complex issues of Neurodiversity or personality disorder are issues that can improve.

You may feel overwhelmed by life struggles, painful losses or relationship issues. I work with you to acknowledge difficult and complex emotions and experiences, such as anger, anxiety, guilt and shame. Often people feel alone in the midst of losses and transitions - families, friends and communities aren't always able to provide solace and support. Sometimes a loss or change may feel unbearable. Being seen and heard by another person can create powerful potential for healing and change. I can also work with you on long-term family dynamics and relationship patterns that sometimes add to feelings of isolation.

Kerrie approaches every session with respect and curiosity, and any client can expect a collaboration in the therapy room. With a focus on building therapeutic momentum, Kerrie aims to ensure that progress extends from the therapy room and is supported to occur in the client’s everyday life. She also ensures that client achievements are celebrated along the way, no matter how small or difficult they may be to see at first.

I am an empathetic, compassionate and experienced counsellor who utilises a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to assist you to make positive changes in your life. I have been a social worker for many years and in that time have provided counselling and support to a wide range of people. I can support you with various issues such as life transitions, work stress, relationship and parenting challenges, grief & loss, anxiety and depression. I am a fully Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and so you can claim a rebate from Medicare for my services of $81.90.

There are 4 separate areas of focus that I support clients with; 1).Healthcare professionals grappling with burnout symptoms or demanding standards associated with their careers. 2). Everyday client concerns like managing anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges. 3). The intersection of the following specific areas, or simply one of these more nuanced areas; people coping with trauma, understanding and managing their neurodivergence, the LGBTQIA+ community, addressing sexual health and intimacy issues, and trans-friendly and knowledgeable healthcare. 4). Adult ADHD/ Autism assessments.

I have experience working with adults and older adolescents on a range of issues, including anxiety, mood disorders, grief and adjustment issues, chronic pain/fatigue, trauma, relationship and interpersonal issues, and disordered eating. I work openly and tailor the therapeutic approach to specific needs, actively involving my clients. I use techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Schema Therapy. I also provides training in relaxation and mindfulness skills.

It can be hard to consider coming to therapy… You might be experiencing chronic pain or recurring physical symptoms. Perhaps you are exhausted and you feel like you have already tried everything. Maybe you are worried or overwhelmed by the relationships in your life. You could be trying to understand how experiences in your life are impacting your sense of self, but need more support in this process... These are all good reasons to reach out, and there are many more.

I am a registered psychologist with a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. I work with adult clients to navigate mental health challenges by delivering evidence-based treatments tailored to their goals and needs, within a safe, inclusive space.

Hi, I'm Darian! I bring a warm, genuine, and empathetic approach to therapy. It's important to me to take time to develop a trusting and supportive therapeutic dynamic. I provide therapy and autism assessment services. I place an emphasis on working collaboratively and will work with you to help you achieve your desired goals, develop personal insights, and provide strategies and support to help you manage your mental health issues. I am LGBTIQA+ inclusive, neurodiversity affirming, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. My website is www.moodpsychology.com.au

Hi, my name is Melanie. I am a registered clinical psychologist and couples therapist with she/her pronouns working on Wurundjeri land. I completed a Doctor of Psychology (Clinical) and am a member of the APS. I have experience working with a diverse range of people from all walks of life and strive to create a safe and non-judgmental space for all my clients. This is a LGBTQIA+ friendly space and all cultural backrounds are welcome. All relationship structures are also welcome. I offer face-to-face appointments in Brunswick on Wednesdays and Thursdays for couples+.

Sometimes we don't know exactly what we need help with, but we know something needs to change. You might feel anxious or sad without an obvious explanation; or have a desire to improve your self-esteem, or get over a painful break-up. You may have experienced trauma. Using a collaborative and empathic therapeutic approach grounded in evidence-based practice, I support you to make meaning of the feelings and thoughts that contribute to psychological and emotional distress. We work together to find new, adaptive ways of being that improve your quality of life, create positive coping habits, and break unhelpful relationship patterns.

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.

I am a Counselling Psychologist with 20 years of experience providing therapy to adults of all ages from a diverse range of backgrounds. I am highly experienced in helping people with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal difficulties. I have a particular interest in helping people to develop a better understanding of themselves and of the barriers holding them back from greater fulfilment in life. In addition I help people to develop a better understanding of their difficulties in their relationships with others and to improve their relationship with themselves. To find out more: www.andrealarkinspsychology.com.au

I am very happy to work with individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds. I enjoy working with clients in freeing themselves of past traumatic experiences to live life more fully and freely. Additionally, I have extensive experience working from a lived experience lens with LGBTIQA+ communities and am kink, non-monogamous, and sex worker positive. I have a keen interest in working with people experiencing sexual health difficulties related to their mental health using a variety of hands-off counselling techniques. Finally, I offer couples counselling using the Gottman Method.

Have you found yourself overwhelmed by stress and feel as if your thoughts dictate how your day goes? Are you eager to understand behaviours that are holding you back? Do you long for more sustained joy and fulfilment in your life? My therapeutic approach is centred on collaboration and compassion, I strive to deeply understand your motivations for seeking therapy. Through a non-judgemental, open, and enthusiastic lens, I provide a strengths-based framework aimed to guide you back to your inherent wisdom. My current skill-set is dedicated to supporting young people and adults who present with stress and anxiety.

Catherine's career in clinical psychology reflects her diverse interests and caring personality. Her experience has equipped her to practice with both sensitivity and safety to one's culture and/or diversity needs. She takes a non-judgmental, warm, and client centered approach, ensuring she creates a setting in which her clients feel safe to be vulnerable without judgement. She ensures her clients’ goals guide the therapy by working collaboratively and by valuing input and feedback. Catherine works to empower clients with an understanding of their difficulties before developing a shared treatment plan of skills to meet their goals.

Dr Stephanie Fernandez adopts a client-cantered, non-judgmental approach, placing clients unique needs and goals at the forefront of therapy. She draws on a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, and schema-informed therapy. By tailoring her approach to suit clients’ individual circumstances, she ensures that they receive personalised and effective care.