Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Brunswick, VIC

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Susanne McAllister
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
You might be the strong one. Capable, high‑functioning, the one everyone leans on. But inside you feel anxious, wired, and tired of holding it all together. You overthink conversations, over‑give in relationships, and question yourself afterward. Maybe you reach for wine, food, or constant busyness just to take the edge off. You may have experienced trauma, grief, or a narcissistic relationship that shook your sense of safety. You want to feel calm, secure, and at home in yourself again, in your relationships, and in your body.
You might be the strong one. Capable, high‑functioning, the one everyone leans on. But inside you feel anxious, wired, and tired of holding it all together. You overthink conversations, over‑give in relationships, and question yourself afterward. Maybe you reach for wine, food, or constant busyness just to take the edge off. You may have experienced trauma, grief, or a narcissistic relationship that shook your sense of safety. You want to feel calm, secure, and at home in yourself again, in your relationships, and in your body.
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Natalie Anderson - Open Circle Wellbeing
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I follow a holistic approach, often centred on the practice of mind-body awareness to address any embodied stress and establish emotional balance, particularly during adolescence, for women's issues, relationship challenges, and other complex transformations including those related to different life stages or sexuality and gender affirmation journeys.
Hello, I work with individuals, couples and families who may be dealing with loss, grief, trauma or difficult life transitions. Many wish to explore the impact of these experiences on their identity or sense of self, often with or without ASD, ADHD, AuDHD or other diagnoses, and reflect on how this could be impacting on their relationships. Others wish to develop the communication tools to help feel seen, heard and understood. Together we navigate a range of challenges in a strengths-based way to reframe unhelpful thoughts, process internal conflicts and tune into deeper insights. ​
I follow a holistic approach, often centred on the practice of mind-body awareness to address any embodied stress and establish emotional balance, particularly during adolescence, for women's issues, relationship challenges, and other complex transformations including those related to different life stages or sexuality and gender affirmation journeys.
Hello, I work with individuals, couples and families who may be dealing with loss, grief, trauma or difficult life transitions. Many wish to explore the impact of these experiences on their identity or sense of self, often with or without ASD, ADHD, AuDHD or other diagnoses, and reflect on how this could be impacting on their relationships. Others wish to develop the communication tools to help feel seen, heard and understood. Together we navigate a range of challenges in a strengths-based way to reframe unhelpful thoughts, process internal conflicts and tune into deeper insights. ​
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Amy Wanschers
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
My ideal client is an adult or older adolescent who brings long‑running relationship patterns, the lingering impact of childhood trauma, or chronic low mood and wants deeper, lasting change; they’re tired of repeating the same outcomes and ready to understand the origins of their reactions rather than just manage symptoms. They need a safe, non‑judgemental space, a clear formulation that links past experiences to present problems, and practical skills they can use between sessions. Their goals are to reduce shame and reactivity, build secure, reciprocal relationships, stabilise mood and daily routines, and develop boundaries.
My ideal client is an adult or older adolescent who brings long‑running relationship patterns, the lingering impact of childhood trauma, or chronic low mood and wants deeper, lasting change; they’re tired of repeating the same outcomes and ready to understand the origins of their reactions rather than just manage symptoms. They need a safe, non‑judgemental space, a clear formulation that links past experiences to present problems, and practical skills they can use between sessions. Their goals are to reduce shame and reactivity, build secure, reciprocal relationships, stabilise mood and daily routines, and develop boundaries.
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Amber Gul
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome! I offer counselling for individuals, couples, and families in a space that is warm, respectful, and culturally sensitive. Whether you are transitioning through a difficult time in your own identity or relationally with partners, children or co-workers, I offer to hold the space so you can hear yourself and find meaning & strength. Life transitions like becoming a parent, losing one, moving through perimenopause, processing grief, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression or supporting someone with a mental illness requires an empathetic witness and advocate. I am a fellow traveller with you in your journey, wherever it starts.
Welcome! I offer counselling for individuals, couples, and families in a space that is warm, respectful, and culturally sensitive. Whether you are transitioning through a difficult time in your own identity or relationally with partners, children or co-workers, I offer to hold the space so you can hear yourself and find meaning & strength. Life transitions like becoming a parent, losing one, moving through perimenopause, processing grief, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression or supporting someone with a mental illness requires an empathetic witness and advocate. I am a fellow traveller with you in your journey, wherever it starts.
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Angela Simpson
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Health Psych.
Online Only
Angela is a health psychologist who is passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based treatment. She supports clients who experience a range of issues including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia, and substance use issues. Additionally, Angela has an interest in women's health including issues relating to pregnancy and menopause.
Angela is a health psychologist who is passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based treatment. She supports clients who experience a range of issues including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia, and substance use issues. Additionally, Angela has an interest in women's health including issues relating to pregnancy and menopause.
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Davina Morley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Online Only
I am a queer relationship therapist and registered psychologist, working with LGBTIQA+ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual, and including pansexual, non-binary, and people of diverse sexuality, gender and bodies who use other words to describe themselves or do not label their sexuality or gender). I work with relationships and couples of all sexualities, genders, bodies, and non-monogamous and polyamorous structures including relationship anarchy. I understand barriers to accessing services that marginalised people face, and I try to be as safe as possible for you in therapy.
I am a queer relationship therapist and registered psychologist, working with LGBTIQA+ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual, and including pansexual, non-binary, and people of diverse sexuality, gender and bodies who use other words to describe themselves or do not label their sexuality or gender). I work with relationships and couples of all sexualities, genders, bodies, and non-monogamous and polyamorous structures including relationship anarchy. I understand barriers to accessing services that marginalised people face, and I try to be as safe as possible for you in therapy.
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Wholehearted Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
We can focus on a specific problem area you bring to therapy, and delve to a deeper level of understanding of the issue/s so as to resolve it, or we can work in a more fluid, open-ended manner, with self-discovery in mind. While I am not resistant to diagnosis and working within a pathological lens, I like to see people outside of narrow diagnostic labels. In the first instance, my first approach is to understand a client’s suffering by learning about them as unique individuals with complex histories and adaptive coping strategies. As I engage wholeheartedly with clients, my ask is that clients attempt to engage wholeheartedly too.
We can focus on a specific problem area you bring to therapy, and delve to a deeper level of understanding of the issue/s so as to resolve it, or we can work in a more fluid, open-ended manner, with self-discovery in mind. While I am not resistant to diagnosis and working within a pathological lens, I like to see people outside of narrow diagnostic labels. In the first instance, my first approach is to understand a client’s suffering by learning about them as unique individuals with complex histories and adaptive coping strategies. As I engage wholeheartedly with clients, my ask is that clients attempt to engage wholeheartedly too.
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Sara Louise Harris
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specialising in relationships, trauma and anxiety. I work collaboratively with you to reach your mental health & wellbeing goals, working with individuals, couples, families & teens. People often present with anxiety, depression, health issues/challenges, trauma, anger issues, lack of self-worth/confidence, parenting challenges, relationship issues, family challenges, difficulty managing stress, grief/loss & more. Specialising also in women's health issues impacting mental health, including fertility, perinatal anxiety, menopause, PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, cancers, etc. Here to support you to enrich your life & your relationships.
Specialising in relationships, trauma and anxiety. I work collaboratively with you to reach your mental health & wellbeing goals, working with individuals, couples, families & teens. People often present with anxiety, depression, health issues/challenges, trauma, anger issues, lack of self-worth/confidence, parenting challenges, relationship issues, family challenges, difficulty managing stress, grief/loss & more. Specialising also in women's health issues impacting mental health, including fertility, perinatal anxiety, menopause, PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, cancers, etc. Here to support you to enrich your life & your relationships.
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Kate Kneipp
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I utilise a person-centred approach to help clients adjust to and cope with difficulties that are arising in their life. I believe you are the expert on your own life and I enjoy collaborating with clients to evoke meaningful change. I can assist clients who are experiencing: stress, anxiety, depression, women's health issues (coping with endometriosis, fibroids, fertility and other reproductive health concerns), life transitions, grief and loss, addiction and substance use issues, and relationship concerns.
I utilise a person-centred approach to help clients adjust to and cope with difficulties that are arising in their life. I believe you are the expert on your own life and I enjoy collaborating with clients to evoke meaningful change. I can assist clients who are experiencing: stress, anxiety, depression, women's health issues (coping with endometriosis, fibroids, fertility and other reproductive health concerns), life transitions, grief and loss, addiction and substance use issues, and relationship concerns.
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Clara Pizzorno
Psychotherapist, PACFA
5 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I have been working in the mental health field since 2013, supporting adults and youth going through a variety of emotional and relational challenges. 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. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from the Ikon Institute, Melbourne, and a Bachelor’s degree in
I have been working in the mental health field since 2013, supporting adults and youth going through a variety of emotional and relational challenges. 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. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from the Ikon Institute, Melbourne, and a Bachelor’s degree in
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June Chia
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Brunswick, VIC 3056
June counsels from her heart and listens without judgement. She is always attentive, gently holding and guiding her clients, remaining behind them through their struggles and their journey. June has 18 years of experience as a Psychologist, Counsellor and Therapist. She is a Psychologist who does not only aim to help her clients address their Psychological issues but it is in her interest to help her clients grow and learn their life lessons. June is interested in Personal Growth Work and she believes in the self-actualizing potential of a human being. She holds the belief that each individual is a 'Work-in-Progress'.
June counsels from her heart and listens without judgement. She is always attentive, gently holding and guiding her clients, remaining behind them through their struggles and their journey. June has 18 years of experience as a Psychologist, Counsellor and Therapist. She is a Psychologist who does not only aim to help her clients address their Psychological issues but it is in her interest to help her clients grow and learn their life lessons. June is interested in Personal Growth Work and she believes in the self-actualizing potential of a human being. She holds the belief that each individual is a 'Work-in-Progress'.
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Holly Bourne
Social Worker, AMHSW
Online Only
I’m Holly (she/her). I am committed to providing a supportive space where you feel safe to explore issues and experiences that can be difficult to talk about. I have worked with adults and young people experiencing a broad range of issues, such as anxiety, depression and trauma. Some people come to see me having struggled with their mental wellbeing for years, and some people are feeling a bit stuck in life and are unsure how to move forward. Therapy is an amazing tool to gain deeper self-understanding and to make positive life changes.
I’m Holly (she/her). I am committed to providing a supportive space where you feel safe to explore issues and experiences that can be difficult to talk about. I have worked with adults and young people experiencing a broad range of issues, such as anxiety, depression and trauma. Some people come to see me having struggled with their mental wellbeing for years, and some people are feeling a bit stuck in life and are unsure how to move forward. Therapy is an amazing tool to gain deeper self-understanding and to make positive life changes.
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Olivia Elise Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I work with teens and adults navigating the impacts of both single-incident and ongoing relational trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, drawing on EMDR, somatic, and creative therapies to support processing and nervous system regulation. I focus on fostering holistic connection - with yourself, others, and your environment. I’m curious about the coping strategies you’ve developed, understanding them as adaptive and meaningful, while exploring new ways of being and relating. I hold your story within its broader context, recognising the influence of family, community, and society in shaping your experience.
I work with teens and adults navigating the impacts of both single-incident and ongoing relational trauma. My approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, drawing on EMDR, somatic, and creative therapies to support processing and nervous system regulation. I focus on fostering holistic connection - with yourself, others, and your environment. I’m curious about the coping strategies you’ve developed, understanding them as adaptive and meaningful, while exploring new ways of being and relating. I hold your story within its broader context, recognising the influence of family, community, and society in shaping your experience.
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Chloe McCarthy
Social Worker, AASW
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I specialise in supporting people impacted by depression, anxiety, trauma, discrimination, grief and loss. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for healing and growth. I also support people of all ages who are exploring sexuality, gender identity and different relationship structures. I accept referrals from individuals, couples, and young people (12+). I also offer Clinical supervision to Social Workers and other health professionals. I can accept MH care plans from a GP.
I specialise in supporting people impacted by depression, anxiety, trauma, discrimination, grief and loss. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for healing and growth. I also support people of all ages who are exploring sexuality, gender identity and different relationship structures. I accept referrals from individuals, couples, and young people (12+). I also offer Clinical supervision to Social Workers and other health professionals. I can accept MH care plans from a GP.
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Nelly Uhlenkott
Psychotherapist, MA, AASW
Brunswick, VIC 3056
People come to see me for many different reasons, such as experiencing depression or anxiety; having relationship difficulties (with partners, family, friends, or colleagues); living with the impacts of trauma; going through major life transitions or loss; managing addictions; exploring aspects of sexuality; dealing with a harsh inner critic; or feeling "stuck”/lost and seeking direction, meaning, or purpose. I often work with individuals and relationship partners who are exploring, or currently navigating, non-monogamous (ENM/poly) relationships. While many of my clients identify as LGBTQIA+, I welcome clients of all backgrounds.
People come to see me for many different reasons, such as experiencing depression or anxiety; having relationship difficulties (with partners, family, friends, or colleagues); living with the impacts of trauma; going through major life transitions or loss; managing addictions; exploring aspects of sexuality; dealing with a harsh inner critic; or feeling "stuck”/lost and seeking direction, meaning, or purpose. I often work with individuals and relationship partners who are exploring, or currently navigating, non-monogamous (ENM/poly) relationships. While many of my clients identify as LGBTQIA+, I welcome clients of all backgrounds.
(03) 8595 5018 View (03) 8595 5018
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Lindsay Thomas
Social Worker, AASW
Brunswick, VIC 3056
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.
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Helen Fearnley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
It is normal to feel challenged by life at times. However, if you feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, overwhelmed, or you are seeking to increase self-understanding, perhaps I can help. I'm a clinical and forensic psychologist. My services include individual therapy, relationship therapy, and neuroaffirming autism / ADHD assessment.
It is normal to feel challenged by life at times. However, if you feel stuck in unhelpful patterns, overwhelmed, or you are seeking to increase self-understanding, perhaps I can help. I'm a clinical and forensic psychologist. My services include individual therapy, relationship therapy, and neuroaffirming autism / ADHD assessment.
(03) 9118 9060 View (03) 9118 9060
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Dr Sarah Barker
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
With over 20 years of experience, I work with adults to manage anxiety and depression, recover from trauma, and build lasting wellbeing. I also support neurodivergent individuals to deepen their self-understanding, embrace their strengths, and create sustainable, authentic ways of living that feel right for them. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and evidence-informed. I aim to make a meaningful and lasting difference by equipping you with strategies and tools that are tailored to your goals, values, and ways of thinking. Clients often describe our work together as engaging, energising, and effective.
With over 20 years of experience, I work with adults to manage anxiety and depression, recover from trauma, and build lasting wellbeing. I also support neurodivergent individuals to deepen their self-understanding, embrace their strengths, and create sustainable, authentic ways of living that feel right for them. My approach is collaborative, respectful, and evidence-informed. I aim to make a meaningful and lasting difference by equipping you with strategies and tools that are tailored to your goals, values, and ways of thinking. Clients often describe our work together as engaging, energising, and effective.
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Bronte Taylor
Social Worker, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Through different stages of life women have expectations placed on them, often intensified by our life experiences & the narratives we learn about ourselves & others. Resulting in stress, anxiety, depression, a sense of not belonging, or not being good enough. In our relationships with family, children, friends, at workplaces & in community we can be challenged, stretched & deeply depended on. I want to support women to feel connected to themselves, each other & have the tools to find joy, kindness & balance in life. Since becoming a mother, I have a passion for supporting women during postpartum to prioritize their own wellbeing.
Through different stages of life women have expectations placed on them, often intensified by our life experiences & the narratives we learn about ourselves & others. Resulting in stress, anxiety, depression, a sense of not belonging, or not being good enough. In our relationships with family, children, friends, at workplaces & in community we can be challenged, stretched & deeply depended on. I want to support women to feel connected to themselves, each other & have the tools to find joy, kindness & balance in life. Since becoming a mother, I have a passion for supporting women during postpartum to prioritize their own wellbeing.
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Leyna Fennell
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Brunswick, VIC 3056
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.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.