Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Brunswick, VIC
Anthony is a Youth, Family, Couples & EMDR Psychologist, and the Director of Systemic Psychology. Clinically, Anthony frequently works with young people, couples, families and individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues. Professionally, Anthony has worked in private practice, schools, local government, consulting and currently as a postgraduate lecturer at The University of Melbourne.
Anthony is a Youth, Family, Couples & EMDR Psychologist, and the Director of Systemic Psychology. Clinically, Anthony frequently works with young people, couples, families and individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues. Professionally, Anthony has worked in private practice, schools, local government, consulting and currently as a postgraduate lecturer at The University of Melbourne.
I offer support for a range of concerns, including: sex and intimacy; sexuality and identity; grief and loss; relationships and interpersonal challenges; parenting; perinatal mental health; developmental and complex trauma; disordered eating and body image; anxiety and depression; exploring and connecting with self; and cultivating creativity.
I am a creative arts psychotherapist and social worker with 10+ years experience in mental health and community-based settings. My passion lies in supporting people who are looking to feel more pleasure, wholeness and connection within themselves and in relationships. I utilise a range of theories and approaches, and work in collaboration with you to find what best fits your needs. I am particularly interested in creative, somatic and movement-based therapies to foster safety, curiosity, playfulness, and self expression. My practice is trauma sensitive, sex work inclusive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. All relationship structures welcome.
I offer support for a range of concerns, including: sex and intimacy; sexuality and identity; grief and loss; relationships and interpersonal challenges; parenting; perinatal mental health; developmental and complex trauma; disordered eating and body image; anxiety and depression; exploring and connecting with self; and cultivating creativity.
I am a creative arts psychotherapist and social worker with 10+ years experience in mental health and community-based settings. My passion lies in supporting people who are looking to feel more pleasure, wholeness and connection within themselves and in relationships. I utilise a range of theories and approaches, and work in collaboration with you to find what best fits your needs. I am particularly interested in creative, somatic and movement-based therapies to foster safety, curiosity, playfulness, and self expression. My practice is trauma sensitive, sex work inclusive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. All relationship structures welcome.
Hi, I'm Mary Ellen. As an ADHDer, and the mother of two autistic people, I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent clients. I’m also experienced in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment to significant life transitions, illness and disability, caring for others, motherhood and personal growth and exploration.
I create a safe and non-judgemental dynamic in the therapy room, enabling me to be both supportive and challenging in my work. I support clients to grow and flourish on their own terms - I don’t set an agenda for how things should turn out or what clients should be doing.
Hi, I'm Mary Ellen. As an ADHDer, and the mother of two autistic people, I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent clients. I’m also experienced in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment to significant life transitions, illness and disability, caring for others, motherhood and personal growth and exploration.
I create a safe and non-judgemental dynamic in the therapy room, enabling me to be both supportive and challenging in my work. I support clients to grow and flourish on their own terms - I don’t set an agenda for how things should turn out or what clients should be doing.
Relationship Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, working with individuals, couples & families. I will work with you to strengthen your relationships with self and others, through careful exploration of your emotional landscape, attending to any emotional blocks holding you back from relating well. Attention given to enhancing communication and supporting expressions of more vulnerable emotions and experiences. Special interest working with challenges related to love, desire, sex and intimacy. My interest and focus surrounds exploring issues through the lens of relationship- whether that be intimate or other.
Relationship Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, working with individuals, couples & families. I will work with you to strengthen your relationships with self and others, through careful exploration of your emotional landscape, attending to any emotional blocks holding you back from relating well. Attention given to enhancing communication and supporting expressions of more vulnerable emotions and experiences. Special interest working with challenges related to love, desire, sex and intimacy. My interest and focus surrounds exploring issues through the lens of relationship- whether that be intimate or other.
I work with adults, children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, relationship challenges, workplace pressures and major life transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected and are seeking support to better understand themselves and navigate change. I provide a compassionate, culturally safe and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience and develop practical strategies for wellbeing. Together, we work towards greater clarity, confidence, healing and meaningful, lasting change.
I work with adults, children and families experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, relationship challenges, workplace pressures and major life transitions. Many of my clients feel overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected and are seeking support to better understand themselves and navigate change. I provide a compassionate, culturally safe and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience and develop practical strategies for wellbeing. Together, we work towards greater clarity, confidence, healing and meaningful, lasting change.
I am a mental health accredited social worker, trauma counsellor and supervisor with 15+ years’ experience working in social justice, therapeutic, community and systems change spaces. I am a white colonial-settler on stolen lands.
Together we can explore what feels most important to you — your stories, challenges, embodied responses, questions, hopes and anything else you wish to bring. I use a blend of talking and body-based approaches to support safety, connection, and meaningful change. The work is always collaborative and guided by the hopes, intentions, goals and pace that matter to you.
I am a mental health accredited social worker, trauma counsellor and supervisor with 15+ years’ experience working in social justice, therapeutic, community and systems change spaces. I am a white colonial-settler on stolen lands.
Together we can explore what feels most important to you — your stories, challenges, embodied responses, questions, hopes and anything else you wish to bring. I use a blend of talking and body-based approaches to support safety, connection, and meaningful change. The work is always collaborative and guided by the hopes, intentions, goals and pace that matter to you.
I offer sessions in both English and Spanish and work with issues including, but not limited to: low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, somatic disturbances, trauma and PTSD, migration and reacculturation challenges, exit counselling (post-cult recovery), parenting struggles, addictions, suicidal ideation and self-harm, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss.
Psychology from the University of Buenos Aires. My approach is integrative, with a special interest for trauma and attachment repair, somatic and mindfulness practices, and cultural awareness. Life is rich with challenges, profound emotions, and questions that can feel overwhelming to navigate alone. I believe that, with a trusted guide at your side, these
I offer sessions in both English and Spanish and work with issues including, but not limited to: low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, somatic disturbances, trauma and PTSD, migration and reacculturation challenges, exit counselling (post-cult recovery), parenting struggles, addictions, suicidal ideation and self-harm, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss.
Psychology from the University of Buenos Aires. My approach is integrative, with a special interest for trauma and attachment repair, somatic and mindfulness practices, and cultural awareness. Life is rich with challenges, profound emotions, and questions that can feel overwhelming to navigate alone. I believe that, with a trusted guide at your side, these
I'm a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist. I provide a warm, open, non-judgemental space for exploring my client's experiences, creating a safe space and building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. I draw on trauma-informed practice and anti-oppressive practice, and somatic practice theories. I value exploration of what emerges in the here-and-now experience. I believe human health and growth happens in relationship, with support, and when we grow in awareness and are able to better integrate our experiences. I offer both short-term counselling and longer-term psychotherapy.
I'm a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist. I provide a warm, open, non-judgemental space for exploring my client's experiences, creating a safe space and building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. I draw on trauma-informed practice and anti-oppressive practice, and somatic practice theories. I value exploration of what emerges in the here-and-now experience. I believe human health and growth happens in relationship, with support, and when we grow in awareness and are able to better integrate our experiences. I offer both short-term counselling and longer-term psychotherapy.
Anna supports individuals of all ages to navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and confidence. With nearly 20 years of experience, she draws on evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, mindfulness and trauma-informed frameworks) to create meaningful, lasting change. She works with anxiety, mood challenges, trauma and life transitions. She supports neurodivergent clients with a tailored, strengths-based approach to build self-understanding and create sustainable strategies for wellbeing.
Anna supports individuals of all ages to navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and confidence. With nearly 20 years of experience, she draws on evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, mindfulness and trauma-informed frameworks) to create meaningful, lasting change. She works with anxiety, mood challenges, trauma and life transitions. She supports neurodivergent clients with a tailored, strengths-based approach to build self-understanding and create sustainable strategies for wellbeing.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and I am passionate about supporting people to wellness. My approach is gentle and nurturing and informed by Attachment Theory. I focus on accessing and processing emotions to work at depth in the counselling process.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and I am passionate about supporting people to wellness. My approach is gentle and nurturing and informed by Attachment Theory. I focus on accessing and processing emotions to work at depth in the counselling process.
Social Sense Allied Health is a therapy practice based delivering services via telehealth (Zoom, MS Teams, FaceTime etc) or phone. We also can undertake home, school or hospital visits. We are a team of experts in complexity, dedicated to co-creating a therapeutic alliance to meet your goals. We offer mental health, trauma, functional and behavioural services under NDIS, Victims Services, Medicare, Workers Compensation, EAP, BUPA/Open Arms and Private Health Funds. We also provide clinical supervision for social workers, youth workers, counsellors and other human services professionals.
Social Sense Allied Health is a therapy practice based delivering services via telehealth (Zoom, MS Teams, FaceTime etc) or phone. We also can undertake home, school or hospital visits. We are a team of experts in complexity, dedicated to co-creating a therapeutic alliance to meet your goals. We offer mental health, trauma, functional and behavioural services under NDIS, Victims Services, Medicare, Workers Compensation, EAP, BUPA/Open Arms and Private Health Funds. We also provide clinical supervision for social workers, youth workers, counsellors and other human services professionals.
Ingrid works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and adjustment to life changes. Ingrid works collaboratively with clients in both short- and long-term therapy, supporting them to recognise and build on strengths, develop emotion regulation skills, and relate to thoughts and patterns in compassionate and helpful ways. This process supports healing, growth, and overall wellbeing.
Ingrid works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma and adjustment to life changes. Ingrid works collaboratively with clients in both short- and long-term therapy, supporting them to recognise and build on strengths, develop emotion regulation skills, and relate to thoughts and patterns in compassionate and helpful ways. This process supports healing, growth, and overall wellbeing.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with post graduate qualifications in Narrative Therapy. I have worked as a counsellor for over 20 years and have worked with multiple themes and client groups, including family violence, complex trauma, grief and loss, family and social relationships, and life transitions. My work is trauma informed and uses a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems. I am committed to developing and maintaining a non-judgmental, safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) with post graduate qualifications in Narrative Therapy. I have worked as a counsellor for over 20 years and have worked with multiple themes and client groups, including family violence, complex trauma, grief and loss, family and social relationships, and life transitions. My work is trauma informed and uses a range of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Internal Family Systems. I am committed to developing and maintaining a non-judgmental, safe and trusting therapeutic relationship.
Mark Camilleri
Senior Psychologist (he/him)
BA, PGDipAppPsych, MPH, BTheol, MAPS
Registered Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor AHPRA
With 28 years of clinical experience across the clinical, community, and public health sectors, Mark Camilleri offers a knowledgeable, inclusive, and evidence-based approach to psychological therapeutic support. As a registered Psychologist holding a Master of Public Health, Mark combines deep clinical expertise with a lifelong commitment to client-focused, holistic wellbeing. To ensure a strong therapeutic match book a free 15-minute telephone consultation.
Mark Camilleri
Senior Psychologist (he/him)
BA, PGDipAppPsych, MPH, BTheol, MAPS
Registered Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor AHPRA
With 28 years of clinical experience across the clinical, community, and public health sectors, Mark Camilleri offers a knowledgeable, inclusive, and evidence-based approach to psychological therapeutic support. As a registered Psychologist holding a Master of Public Health, Mark combines deep clinical expertise with a lifelong commitment to client-focused, holistic wellbeing. To ensure a strong therapeutic match book a free 15-minute telephone consultation.
Call Elysium Psychology today on 0491 709 555 - Manoli (he/ him) is a registered and accredited Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association His ability to actively listen in an empathic and non-judgemental manner supports his person-centred approach in building therapeutic relationships. He is capable and competent to support the mental health needs of clients who may be experiencing Anxiety or Depression. Manoli has a particular interest in working with individuals and couples regarding relationships. He is trained in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Call Elysium Psychology today on 0491 709 555 - Manoli (he/ him) is a registered and accredited Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association His ability to actively listen in an empathic and non-judgemental manner supports his person-centred approach in building therapeutic relationships. He is capable and competent to support the mental health needs of clients who may be experiencing Anxiety or Depression. Manoli has a particular interest in working with individuals and couples regarding relationships. He is trained in the Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
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.
I bring over 20 years of experience working alongside individuals, couples and families, with a focus on understanding connection, relationships, and the complexities of human experience.
I bring over 20 years of experience working alongside individuals, couples and families, with a focus on understanding connection, relationships, and the complexities of human experience.
As a queer Sexologist and Mental Health Social Worker, I am here to support clients with a range of presenting difficulties. I offer sex therapy, relationship/couples therapy, perinatal therapy, and general counselling. I have expertise in supporting those with sexual function issues, including painful sex, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus and more. I also support people experiencing performance anxiety, mismatch in desire, body image concerns, relationship issues, sexual assault survivors, sex workers, and those needing support exploring gender and sexuality. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to meet client needs.
As a queer Sexologist and Mental Health Social Worker, I am here to support clients with a range of presenting difficulties. I offer sex therapy, relationship/couples therapy, perinatal therapy, and general counselling. I have expertise in supporting those with sexual function issues, including painful sex, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus and more. I also support people experiencing performance anxiety, mismatch in desire, body image concerns, relationship issues, sexual assault survivors, sex workers, and those needing support exploring gender and sexuality. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to meet client needs.
So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. Circumstances can be challenging/overwhelming. We can become depressed/anxious, which can affect relationships; especially after recent/past traumatic experiences, or distressing/unsupportive family relationships, which can negatively affect our ability to cope, & our view of ourselves & our place in the world. Mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ACT/CBT/Schema Therapy/MET) can effectively address unhelpful patterns of thinking & behaviour.
So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. Circumstances can be challenging/overwhelming. We can become depressed/anxious, which can affect relationships; especially after recent/past traumatic experiences, or distressing/unsupportive family relationships, which can negatively affect our ability to cope, & our view of ourselves & our place in the world. Mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ACT/CBT/Schema Therapy/MET) can effectively address unhelpful patterns of thinking & behaviour.
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.
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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.