Female Counselling in Canterbury, VIC
I am specialist relationship therapist and couples counsellor working with intimate relationships, to create change. I have a Masters Degree in Couples Counselling and have additional training in Gottman levels 1 and 2, and Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT). I work in Canterbury Vic, in person and via telehealth.
I am specialist relationship therapist and couples counsellor working with intimate relationships, to create change. I have a Masters Degree in Couples Counselling and have additional training in Gottman levels 1 and 2, and Emotionally Focussed Therapy (EFT). I work in Canterbury Vic, in person and via telehealth.
My clients often come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, from themselves or others. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, neurodiveristy, relationship difficulties, identity questions, or past trauma. Many long to better understand their emotions and patterns, to feel more grounded and confident in who they are. I support children, adolescents, adults, parents of young children and teenagers seeking greater self-acceptance, connection, and purpose in their lives.
My clients often come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected, from themselves or others. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, neurodiveristy, relationship difficulties, identity questions, or past trauma. Many long to better understand their emotions and patterns, to feel more grounded and confident in who they are. I support children, adolescents, adults, parents of young children and teenagers seeking greater self-acceptance, connection, and purpose in their lives.
I'm an educational and developmental psychologist who works with school-aged children and their families who are seeking support for challenges with big emotions, anxiety and worries, learning or attention, school or social interactions. These children may feel overwhelmed or struggle with regulation in their daily lives. I work with children and parents to help a child thrive emotionally, socially, and academically, ensuring they both feel understood and supported. I specialise in comprehensive psychological and diagnostic assessments including cognitive, educational & literacy, dyslexia, autism, & adhd.
I'm an educational and developmental psychologist who works with school-aged children and their families who are seeking support for challenges with big emotions, anxiety and worries, learning or attention, school or social interactions. These children may feel overwhelmed or struggle with regulation in their daily lives. I work with children and parents to help a child thrive emotionally, socially, and academically, ensuring they both feel understood and supported. I specialise in comprehensive psychological and diagnostic assessments including cognitive, educational & literacy, dyslexia, autism, & adhd.
Hello, I’m Rosemary and I’m a registered psychologist. My therapeutic style is collaborative, and supportive. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is necessary to create change, and I therefore like to take the time to really get to know you. I value using evidence based approaches to work with you to meet your therapeutic goals by providing you with a non-judgmental, safe and engaging environment, to help you deal effectively with the challenges you are facing and developing skills and strategies to achieve your therapeutic goals.
Hello, I’m Rosemary and I’m a registered psychologist. My therapeutic style is collaborative, and supportive. I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is necessary to create change, and I therefore like to take the time to really get to know you. I value using evidence based approaches to work with you to meet your therapeutic goals by providing you with a non-judgmental, safe and engaging environment, to help you deal effectively with the challenges you are facing and developing skills and strategies to achieve your therapeutic goals.
Since starting my career in psychology in 2009, I have enjoyed worked with adults of all ages. Some of the issues that have been brought to therapy include interpersonal issues, family conflict, career/workplace issues, academic/study problems, grief, struggles with mood, motivation, identity, values and life transition. My clients come from all walks of life: tradies and warehouse personnel, students, retirees, teachers, fellow health professionals, stay-at-home moms, career women, new migrants, second generation Australians - all of who are just trying to navigate what mental health means to them and what they want out of life.
Since starting my career in psychology in 2009, I have enjoyed worked with adults of all ages. Some of the issues that have been brought to therapy include interpersonal issues, family conflict, career/workplace issues, academic/study problems, grief, struggles with mood, motivation, identity, values and life transition. My clients come from all walks of life: tradies and warehouse personnel, students, retirees, teachers, fellow health professionals, stay-at-home moms, career women, new migrants, second generation Australians - all of who are just trying to navigate what mental health means to them and what they want out of life.
Hi, my name is Josie. I am a registered psychologist and a clinical neuropsychologist who provides therapy to individuals aged 16 and over. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I believe that a strong working relationship is necessary to create positive life change, and I therefore like to take the time to really get to know you. I value using evidence-based approaches to work with you to meet personally meaningful goals.
Hi, my name is Josie. I am a registered psychologist and a clinical neuropsychologist who provides therapy to individuals aged 16 and over. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I believe that a strong working relationship is necessary to create positive life change, and I therefore like to take the time to really get to know you. I value using evidence-based approaches to work with you to meet personally meaningful goals.
I’m Jacqui, a registered psychologist with experience in providing counselling and psychological support for a wide range of wellbeing concerns. I’m passionate about helping people navigate some of life’s biggest challenges, find new perspectives, gain clarity and build a foundation for lasting mental health and wellbeing. I support people with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, workplace and career issues and major life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with emergency services personnel, providing tailored support for workplace and critical incident stress and trauma.
I’m Jacqui, a registered psychologist with experience in providing counselling and psychological support for a wide range of wellbeing concerns. I’m passionate about helping people navigate some of life’s biggest challenges, find new perspectives, gain clarity and build a foundation for lasting mental health and wellbeing. I support people with a variety of challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, workplace and career issues and major life transitions. I also have extensive experience working with emergency services personnel, providing tailored support for workplace and critical incident stress and trauma.
I’m a counsellor with over 13 years of professional experience and personal lived experience in mental health and substance use. I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples through a range of life experiences, including relationship difficulties, life transitions, parenting, substance use, anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional regulation.
My approach is compassionate, practical, and collaborative—focused on creating a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported.
I’m a counsellor with over 13 years of professional experience and personal lived experience in mental health and substance use. I am passionate about supporting individuals and couples through a range of life experiences, including relationship difficulties, life transitions, parenting, substance use, anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional regulation.
My approach is compassionate, practical, and collaborative—focused on creating a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported.
While diagnostic labels can convey something about your particular challenges, they fail to capture the complexities of your experience—no two people are alike. I will work alongside you to discover what it is that you need to live a fulfilling life, whatever shape that may take. This might involve reducing the impact of symptoms, developing insight into the origins of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour, making sense of past experiences, clarifying what is important to you, and taking action that will lead you in the right direction.
While diagnostic labels can convey something about your particular challenges, they fail to capture the complexities of your experience—no two people are alike. I will work alongside you to discover what it is that you need to live a fulfilling life, whatever shape that may take. This might involve reducing the impact of symptoms, developing insight into the origins of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour, making sense of past experiences, clarifying what is important to you, and taking action that will lead you in the right direction.
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Addy Dunkley-Smith
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
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Choosing a psychologist is a big decision, and I suspect you've thought about this for a while. You know that therapy is an investment in yourself, and you don't make investments without doing your research. You are looking for someone you feel safe and comfortable sharing your most difficult thoughts and feelings with. You want someone to listen carefully, to respect you and your experience and to be invested in your goals providing support that is specifically tailored to who you are (otherwise you'd just be buying a self-help book). That's what you deserve!
Choosing a psychologist is a big decision, and I suspect you've thought about this for a while. You know that therapy is an investment in yourself, and you don't make investments without doing your research. You are looking for someone you feel safe and comfortable sharing your most difficult thoughts and feelings with. You want someone to listen carefully, to respect you and your experience and to be invested in your goals providing support that is specifically tailored to who you are (otherwise you'd just be buying a self-help book). That's what you deserve!
Hi, I’m Charlotte and I’m a Clinical Psychologist. My therapeutic style is warm, relaxed, and engaging. I enjoy connecting with my clients and getting to know them as individuals so that I can tailor treatment to meet their individual needs.
Hi, I’m Charlotte and I’m a Clinical Psychologist. My therapeutic style is warm, relaxed, and engaging. I enjoy connecting with my clients and getting to know them as individuals so that I can tailor treatment to meet their individual needs.
Sandra is an experienced bilingual clinical psychologist who sees different people from all walks of life, as circumstances bring many of us to therapy at different points or phases in life and for a variety of reasons. Sandra’s therapy setting provides a caring, not judgemental, supportive space where people can feel safe to express themselves and their inner feelings and where the person can have the experience to feel held in an accepting, respectful and empathetic way. This catharsis provides the individual with a freedom to unburden, relax and try to find a new stable foundation for a more fulfilling future and experiences.
Sandra is an experienced bilingual clinical psychologist who sees different people from all walks of life, as circumstances bring many of us to therapy at different points or phases in life and for a variety of reasons. Sandra’s therapy setting provides a caring, not judgemental, supportive space where people can feel safe to express themselves and their inner feelings and where the person can have the experience to feel held in an accepting, respectful and empathetic way. This catharsis provides the individual with a freedom to unburden, relax and try to find a new stable foundation for a more fulfilling future and experiences.
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 14-60yrs 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.
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 14-60yrs 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.
My name is Jess and I’m a Clinical Psychologist. If you're feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed about studies, work, new changes, or simply about everyday life, please reach out. I have a special interest in treating anxiety disorders (e.g. social anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic disorder), depression, eating disorders (binge eating, bulimia, body image concerns), as well as supporting new parents through pregnancy and beyond. I enjoy helping my clients reach their goals and working towards improving their overall health and wellbeing, in a safe, empathic, and validating way.
My name is Jess and I’m a Clinical Psychologist. If you're feeling anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed about studies, work, new changes, or simply about everyday life, please reach out. I have a special interest in treating anxiety disorders (e.g. social anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic disorder), depression, eating disorders (binge eating, bulimia, body image concerns), as well as supporting new parents through pregnancy and beyond. I enjoy helping my clients reach their goals and working towards improving their overall health and wellbeing, in a safe, empathic, and validating way.
I am a warm and approachable psychologist who creates a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, address your challenges, and make meaningful changes in your life. I believe in keeping our sessions relaxed and enjoyable. I love sharing a laugh with my clients as we navigate their journeys together. I have a particular interest in supporting adolescents, young adults and new parents.
I am a warm and approachable psychologist who creates a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, address your challenges, and make meaningful changes in your life. I believe in keeping our sessions relaxed and enjoyable. I love sharing a laugh with my clients as we navigate their journeys together. I have a particular interest in supporting adolescents, young adults and new parents.
Catherine is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working the psychology and mental health field. She currently provides therapy for adults 18+. She treats both situational and chronic difficulties. She has much experience and a special interest in the treatment of anxiety. She also regularly works with people experiencing difficulties in their relationships, and those seeking personal growth and greater life fulfilment. Another special interest is providing therapy to other helping professionals, particularly other psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists. She is a passionate and committed therapist.
Catherine is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working the psychology and mental health field. She currently provides therapy for adults 18+. She treats both situational and chronic difficulties. She has much experience and a special interest in the treatment of anxiety. She also regularly works with people experiencing difficulties in their relationships, and those seeking personal growth and greater life fulfilment. Another special interest is providing therapy to other helping professionals, particularly other psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists. She is a passionate and committed therapist.
Currently accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth appointments. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, sleep problems, chronic health issues, or diagnosed or suspected ADHD, we are here to help. Living with mental health concerns is difficult, but we want you to know you’re not alone. At our practice, we provide an accepting, safe and supportive environment for you to explore your challenges, and help you develop practical skills and strategies to improve your wellbeing.
Currently accepting new clients for in-person and telehealth appointments. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, panic, depression, sleep problems, chronic health issues, or diagnosed or suspected ADHD, we are here to help. Living with mental health concerns is difficult, but we want you to know you’re not alone. At our practice, we provide an accepting, safe and supportive environment for you to explore your challenges, and help you develop practical skills and strategies to improve your wellbeing.
I provide a supportive and empathetic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life challenges. My approach combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with respect for the unique experiences and perspectives of each individual. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to empower clients to develop a better understanding of themselves and make meaningful changes in their lives.
I provide a supportive and empathetic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life challenges. My approach combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with respect for the unique experiences and perspectives of each individual. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to empower clients to develop a better understanding of themselves and make meaningful changes in their lives.
I use a warm, compassionate and collaborative approach in therpay. I work with clients to help them identify and address well-being goals and to help build a life that feels worth living.
I can help with discovering and shifting thoughts, feelings and behaviours which are a result of diagnoses or previous expereinces in life, and are creating difficulties across different areas of life.
I support clients who experience mood and anxiety difficulties, emotional dysregulation, difficulty relating to others, self-harm, suicide risk, trauma (PTSD) including abuse, borderline personality disorder and other personality disorders.
I use a warm, compassionate and collaborative approach in therpay. I work with clients to help them identify and address well-being goals and to help build a life that feels worth living.
I can help with discovering and shifting thoughts, feelings and behaviours which are a result of diagnoses or previous expereinces in life, and are creating difficulties across different areas of life.
I support clients who experience mood and anxiety difficulties, emotional dysregulation, difficulty relating to others, self-harm, suicide risk, trauma (PTSD) including abuse, borderline personality disorder and other personality disorders.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
Many of my clients are navigating couples / relationship dynamics or are processing lingering impacts of past experiences. Often high-functioning and thoughtful, they find themselves stuck between who they are and who they want to be. If you are hoping to feel more secure in yourself and/or your relationships, if you are seeking to reconnect or find meaning, if you are looking to learn to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence, I can support you on your journey.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
Many of my clients are navigating couples / relationship dynamics or are processing lingering impacts of past experiences. Often high-functioning and thoughtful, they find themselves stuck between who they are and who they want to be. If you are hoping to feel more secure in yourself and/or your relationships, if you are seeking to reconnect or find meaning, if you are looking to learn to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence, I can support you on your journey.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.