Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Burwood East, VIC
Trauma and ongoing stress can leave survival energy stuck in the nervous system. We may adapt by seeking or avoiding certain situations, or hold tension to protect ourselves from difficult feelings and sensations. While these strategies once helped us cope and survive, they can also leave us feeling trapped and disconnected. Together, we work with sensitivity and compassion, bringing gentle awareness and support to underlying patterns without pressure to force change. At your pace, we create the conditions for the nervous system to gradually settle and reorganise, allowing inner security, vitality and connection to emerge.
Trauma and ongoing stress can leave survival energy stuck in the nervous system. We may adapt by seeking or avoiding certain situations, or hold tension to protect ourselves from difficult feelings and sensations. While these strategies once helped us cope and survive, they can also leave us feeling trapped and disconnected. Together, we work with sensitivity and compassion, bringing gentle awareness and support to underlying patterns without pressure to force change. At your pace, we create the conditions for the nervous system to gradually settle and reorganise, allowing inner security, vitality and connection to emerge.
You may be struggling with anxiety and/or depression. You may be experiencing a number of difficulties which require a psychological evaluation to find clarity; perhaps a diagnosis and recommendations for strategies to deal with your problems.
You may be struggling with anxiety and/or depression. You may be experiencing a number of difficulties which require a psychological evaluation to find clarity; perhaps a diagnosis and recommendations for strategies to deal with your problems.
I use a range of modalities in my practice including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Hi, I'm Charlotte, a Registered Psychologist and founder of Soulful Growth Psychology based in Camberwell, VIC and online. I am passionate about supporting people aged 14-55yrs with a variety of mental health concerns. I enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth). I’m passionate about trauma-informed care and ensuring I’m meeting the individual care needs of each person who walks through my door!
I use a range of modalities in my practice including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Hi, I'm Charlotte, a Registered Psychologist and founder of Soulful Growth Psychology based in Camberwell, VIC and online. I am passionate about supporting people aged 14-55yrs with a variety of mental health concerns. I enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth). I’m passionate about trauma-informed care and ensuring I’m meeting the individual care needs of each person who walks through my door!
I offer an eclectic and integrated approach to helping client's to successfully manage their lives. I am deeply committed to drawing-out the client's own innate potential to respond to their challenges. I firmly believe the 'obstacle is the way'. Rebates are available for clients with mental health treatment plans from their GP. More information available at www.stillpointpsychology.com.au
I offer an eclectic and integrated approach to helping client's to successfully manage their lives. I am deeply committed to drawing-out the client's own innate potential to respond to their challenges. I firmly believe the 'obstacle is the way'. Rebates are available for clients with mental health treatment plans from their GP. More information available at www.stillpointpsychology.com.au
More Therapists Nearby
For example, a client presenting with panic attacks may reap full benefit from 4-6 sessions of CBT whereas another client may want to address underlying issues linking back to complex trauma therefore needs longer-term treatment such as psychodynamic therapy.
We are a team of 13 independent psychologists, counsellor and mental health social workers based in South Yarra and Blackburn, offering support in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Portuguese. Our practitioners bring a wealth of experience working with all age groups on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, school/work stress, adjustment to life transitions. Some practitioners also offer specialised expertise, for example,
- Eating disorders
- Child and adolescent therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- Incorporating art and play in therapy
- Marriage and intimate relationship issues
- Issues of neurodivergent communities
For example, a client presenting with panic attacks may reap full benefit from 4-6 sessions of CBT whereas another client may want to address underlying issues linking back to complex trauma therefore needs longer-term treatment such as psychodynamic therapy.
We are a team of 13 independent psychologists, counsellor and mental health social workers based in South Yarra and Blackburn, offering support in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Portuguese. Our practitioners bring a wealth of experience working with all age groups on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, school/work stress, adjustment to life transitions. Some practitioners also offer specialised expertise, for example,
- Eating disorders
- Child and adolescent therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- Incorporating art and play in therapy
- Marriage and intimate relationship issues
- Issues of neurodivergent communities
I will also integrate other tools as required, including somatic and psychodynamic therapies.
Do you frequently worry that your romantic partner won’t care about you as much as you care about them? Or that they won't love you for who you are or be there for you if you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never find people who make you feel this or you never give them the chance to do so, you likely have an attachment issue. I specialise in working with insecure attachment styles, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
I will also integrate other tools as required, including somatic and psychodynamic therapies.
Do you frequently worry that your romantic partner won’t care about you as much as you care about them? Or that they won't love you for who you are or be there for you if you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never find people who make you feel this or you never give them the chance to do so, you likely have an attachment issue. I specialise in working with insecure attachment styles, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
I use various evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist experienced in supporting people with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder and relationship difficulties. I have worked with emergency service personnel such as police and paramedics, individuals having experienced accidents and bullying at work, men and women struggling with emotional, relationship or drug and alcohol problems, as well as parents and carers of young children needing parenting support. I also enjoy working with couples therapeutically.
I use various evidence-based therapeutic modalities, such as psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.
I am a Clinical Psychologist experienced in supporting people with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress disorder and relationship difficulties. I have worked with emergency service personnel such as police and paramedics, individuals having experienced accidents and bullying at work, men and women struggling with emotional, relationship or drug and alcohol problems, as well as parents and carers of young children needing parenting support. I also enjoy working with couples therapeutically.
I draw on Schema Therapy, EMDR, and psychodynamic approaches to help you understand the deeper patterns shaping your life.
Maybe you've always been the one who keeps it together. Or maybe you've spent years feeling like something is just off — in your relationships, in how you see yourself, in the patterns you can't seem to break no matter how hard you try. You're not imagining it. And you don't have to keep navigating it alone.
I'm Heather, a registered psychologist on the Central Coast. I work with adults ready to go beneath the surface — to understand not just what they're struggling with, but why, and where it began.
I draw on Schema Therapy, EMDR, and psychodynamic approaches to help you understand the deeper patterns shaping your life.
Maybe you've always been the one who keeps it together. Or maybe you've spent years feeling like something is just off — in your relationships, in how you see yourself, in the patterns you can't seem to break no matter how hard you try. You're not imagining it. And you don't have to keep navigating it alone.
I'm Heather, a registered psychologist on the Central Coast. I work with adults ready to go beneath the surface — to understand not just what they're struggling with, but why, and where it began.
Feeling out of sorts? Relationships not working? People not understanding? Feeling alone? Wanting to change life, change relationships, change patterns of behaviour? I can assist you in clarifying your thought patterns and develop new strategies to enjoy positive and emotional wellbeing in your daily life including your relationship with others. Managing issues relating to Child abuse? Family violence? Sexual assault? Experiencing Post Traumatic Stress disorder that leaves you feeling confused, dissociated, angry, highly anxious or fearful? Together we can work through these issues and regain a sense of emotional wellbeing
Feeling out of sorts? Relationships not working? People not understanding? Feeling alone? Wanting to change life, change relationships, change patterns of behaviour? I can assist you in clarifying your thought patterns and develop new strategies to enjoy positive and emotional wellbeing in your daily life including your relationship with others. Managing issues relating to Child abuse? Family violence? Sexual assault? Experiencing Post Traumatic Stress disorder that leaves you feeling confused, dissociated, angry, highly anxious or fearful? Together we can work through these issues and regain a sense of emotional wellbeing
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the community sector. Having worked in both urban and regional locations in Australia, and in community-based roles in the UK and Canada, I pride myself on being able to connect with people from all walks of life. I've worked with people of all genders, sexualities, cultures and abilities. Whilst working on Vancouver Island, I ran addictions support groups made up of an assortment of individuals. Homeless folks would be facing similar issues to investment banker-types. This led to me becoming more interested in the universality of trauma and PTSD.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the community sector. Having worked in both urban and regional locations in Australia, and in community-based roles in the UK and Canada, I pride myself on being able to connect with people from all walks of life. I've worked with people of all genders, sexualities, cultures and abilities. Whilst working on Vancouver Island, I ran addictions support groups made up of an assortment of individuals. Homeless folks would be facing similar issues to investment banker-types. This led to me becoming more interested in the universality of trauma and PTSD.
I believe what most of us want is to feel safe, heard, and truly understood. My role is to create that kind of space, one where you don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or “have it all together” before you walk in the door.
I work with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, low mood, burnout, complicated family or relationship dynamics, life transitions, and questions of identity or self-worth. Whether you’re feeling lost, stuck, or simply unsure what’s next, we’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s been weighing on you, and explore small, realistic steps toward the life you want to be living.
I believe what most of us want is to feel safe, heard, and truly understood. My role is to create that kind of space, one where you don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or “have it all together” before you walk in the door.
I work with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, low mood, burnout, complicated family or relationship dynamics, life transitions, and questions of identity or self-worth. Whether you’re feeling lost, stuck, or simply unsure what’s next, we’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s been weighing on you, and explore small, realistic steps toward the life you want to be living.
I use an integrative approach, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT, PBS, Psychodynamic) and tailor them to suit your unique needs.
Do you feel stuck in exhausting cycles of guilt, shame or self-doubt, even while appearing to function well on the outside? Difficult home environments, trauma, or neurodivergence may have shaped how you see yourself, leaving you silently battling intense thoughts and emotions. Perhaps you’ve been through painful experiences that others (or yourself) might not see as trauma yet they’ve had a deep impact. Trauma isn’t always one big event; it can come from ongoing experiences like emotional neglect, criticism, bullying, or growing up around conflict.
My passion is working with complex trauma often accompanied with neurodivergence.
I use an integrative approach, drawing on a range of evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, ACT, PBS, Psychodynamic) and tailor them to suit your unique needs.
Do you feel stuck in exhausting cycles of guilt, shame or self-doubt, even while appearing to function well on the outside? Difficult home environments, trauma, or neurodivergence may have shaped how you see yourself, leaving you silently battling intense thoughts and emotions. Perhaps you’ve been through painful experiences that others (or yourself) might not see as trauma yet they’ve had a deep impact. Trauma isn’t always one big event; it can come from ongoing experiences like emotional neglect, criticism, bullying, or growing up around conflict.
My passion is working with complex trauma often accompanied with neurodivergence.
Jake (He/Him) aims to work collaboratively and compassionately with his clients, believing that a strong and honest therapeutic relationship is the best predictor of success in therapy. While making the choice to engage in therapy can sometimes feel confronting, Jake always works to create a safe and comfortable space for his clients to better connect with their authentic selves. Jake has a particular interest in working with adults and youth experiencing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and difficulties with self-worth/self-esteem.
Jake (He/Him) aims to work collaboratively and compassionately with his clients, believing that a strong and honest therapeutic relationship is the best predictor of success in therapy. While making the choice to engage in therapy can sometimes feel confronting, Jake always works to create a safe and comfortable space for his clients to better connect with their authentic selves. Jake has a particular interest in working with adults and youth experiencing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and difficulties with self-worth/self-esteem.
Eastern Melbourne Psychology - Dr Louise Camargo
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Croydon, VIC 3136
As a clinical psychologist, I work to support you with experiences of anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, and other mental health concerns including complex trauma (complex PTSD). I help you make sense of your experiences by exploring underlying reasons and I offer logical, clear, and understandable ways to move forward which is often met with great relief. I am passionate about supporting those who have experienced challenging childhoods and my approach is warm, friendly, and empathetic. I am located in Croydon and Eltham.
As a clinical psychologist, I work to support you with experiences of anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, and other mental health concerns including complex trauma (complex PTSD). I help you make sense of your experiences by exploring underlying reasons and I offer logical, clear, and understandable ways to move forward which is often met with great relief. I am passionate about supporting those who have experienced challenging childhoods and my approach is warm, friendly, and empathetic. I am located in Croydon and Eltham.
I am a bilingual psychologist (English and Greek) working with anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, depression, trauma, attention deficits, autism, grief and loss, chronic pain, relationship and family difficulties, life transitions, and workplace stress. I also work with bullying, social skills difficulties and self-esteem. Deciding to engage in therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming and this is normal. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and supportive therapeutic space to help you move forward in your journey of healing and growth. I believe in empowering clients and developing personal strengths to achieve long lasting change.
I am a bilingual psychologist (English and Greek) working with anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, depression, trauma, attention deficits, autism, grief and loss, chronic pain, relationship and family difficulties, life transitions, and workplace stress. I also work with bullying, social skills difficulties and self-esteem. Deciding to engage in therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming and this is normal. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and supportive therapeutic space to help you move forward in your journey of healing and growth. I believe in empowering clients and developing personal strengths to achieve long lasting change.
Love and Grief. Loneliness. School Can’t. Power Struggles. Doubt. Disenchantment. Impoverishment. Cultures. Identities. Mind-Body Connection. Spiritual Emergence. These are my jams. I work with all ages and faces in beautiful spaces. I want you to get a lot out of therapy, not just a bandaid or another set of textbook rules/strategies to get by, but a way of life that is deeply congruent and satisfying to who you truly are, as well as your own portable home of what I call the 7 Friends of Universal Human Needs: Safety, Support, Truth, Freedom/Creative Expression, Value and Worth, Beauty, and Vibrant Connection to All of Life.
Love and Grief. Loneliness. School Can’t. Power Struggles. Doubt. Disenchantment. Impoverishment. Cultures. Identities. Mind-Body Connection. Spiritual Emergence. These are my jams. I work with all ages and faces in beautiful spaces. I want you to get a lot out of therapy, not just a bandaid or another set of textbook rules/strategies to get by, but a way of life that is deeply congruent and satisfying to who you truly are, as well as your own portable home of what I call the 7 Friends of Universal Human Needs: Safety, Support, Truth, Freedom/Creative Expression, Value and Worth, Beauty, and Vibrant Connection to All of Life.
Many people seek therapy to reduce distress and find relief from ‘symptoms’. Therapy can also provide opportunities to examine and understand ourselves, notice 'stuck' or unhelpful patterns, and develop new, more satisfying ways to manage emotions and navigate relationships.
I am a clinical psychologist who sees people seeking therapy for any number of reasons. I work with people experiencing difficulties in relationships, grief and loss, trauma (including complex and relational trauma), depression and mood disturbance, anxiety, chronic health issues, and stress.
Many people seek therapy to reduce distress and find relief from ‘symptoms’. Therapy can also provide opportunities to examine and understand ourselves, notice 'stuck' or unhelpful patterns, and develop new, more satisfying ways to manage emotions and navigate relationships.
I am a clinical psychologist who sees people seeking therapy for any number of reasons. I work with people experiencing difficulties in relationships, grief and loss, trauma (including complex and relational trauma), depression and mood disturbance, anxiety, chronic health issues, and stress.
Life might look full, and on paper it might even look good, but something feels missing. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or caught in patterns that keep repeating. Often, the women I work with are capable, self-aware and used to holding everything together. But they’re asking, in one way or another, “Who am I?” and “how do I want to be in the world?” They’re looking for a space to explore what is actually true for them, and to reconnect with the parts of themselves that have gone quiet beneath years of adapting, coping and surviving.
Life might look full, and on paper it might even look good, but something feels missing. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or caught in patterns that keep repeating. Often, the women I work with are capable, self-aware and used to holding everything together. But they’re asking, in one way or another, “Who am I?” and “how do I want to be in the world?” They’re looking for a space to explore what is actually true for them, and to reconnect with the parts of themselves that have gone quiet beneath years of adapting, coping and surviving.
My approach is evidence-based and integrative, drawing on psychodynamic and attachment theories, and modern neuroscience.
I support adults experiencing eating disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression and related concerns. I draw on established, evidence-based treatments specific to the issues I work with, to ensure therapy is targeted and has the best chance of being successful. I focus on providing long-term psychological care and building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients as I believe this is essential for a good therapeutic outcome. For those whose schedules make it difficult to attend appointments during business hours, I offer after-hours appointments for added convenience.
My approach is evidence-based and integrative, drawing on psychodynamic and attachment theories, and modern neuroscience.
I support adults experiencing eating disorders, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression and related concerns. I draw on established, evidence-based treatments specific to the issues I work with, to ensure therapy is targeted and has the best chance of being successful. I focus on providing long-term psychological care and building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients as I believe this is essential for a good therapeutic outcome. For those whose schedules make it difficult to attend appointments during business hours, I offer after-hours appointments for added convenience.
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- Vermont
Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.