Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists 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.
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!
Reaching out takes courage. I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 25 years' experience. I am also an international martial arts instructor. Mental Health Social Workers are trained in many of the same evidence-based therapies as a psychologist. In addition, a social work lens helps understand you within your whole context: relationships, family, culture and circumstances. My care is neuro-affirming and trauma-informed, for individuals, couples, and families, including neurodivergence, trauma, and mood. Telehealth Australia-wide and in Hawthorn; Medicare, NDIS, and WorkSafe registered. I'd be glad to work alongside you.
Reaching out takes courage. I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 25 years' experience. I am also an international martial arts instructor. Mental Health Social Workers are trained in many of the same evidence-based therapies as a psychologist. In addition, a social work lens helps understand you within your whole context: relationships, family, culture and circumstances. My care is neuro-affirming and trauma-informed, for individuals, couples, and families, including neurodivergence, trauma, and mood. Telehealth Australia-wide and in Hawthorn; Medicare, NDIS, and WorkSafe registered. I'd be glad to work alongside you.
Dr Dominic Doyle is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. Dominic has worked across a variety of mental health settings over many years. This has allowed Dominic to develop his expertise in providing talk therapy to adolescents (16+) and adults experiencing emotional difficulties.
Dr Dominic Doyle is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. Dominic has worked across a variety of mental health settings over many years. This has allowed Dominic to develop his expertise in providing talk therapy to adolescents (16+) and adults experiencing emotional difficulties.
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.
She favours a psychodynamic framework, to get to the origins of possible dysfunctional patterns with the aim of improving self-understanding and growth.
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.
She favours a psychodynamic framework, to get to the origins of possible dysfunctional patterns with the aim of improving self-understanding and growth.
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.
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Dr. Price-Tobler is a child abuse researcher and a highly qualified professional with a doctoral degree in the field of adult child survivors who have experienced both psychological and physical abuse. She also holds a master's degree in counselling and psychotherapy (MCAP). Dr Price-Tobler has 38 years of experience working in the frontline of mental health and disabilities and is accepting new patients via Psychology Today. For further information, please visit her website at www.alyseprice-tobler.com.
Dr. Price-Tobler is a child abuse researcher and a highly qualified professional with a doctoral degree in the field of adult child survivors who have experienced both psychological and physical abuse. She also holds a master's degree in counselling and psychotherapy (MCAP). Dr Price-Tobler has 38 years of experience working in the frontline of mental health and disabilities and is accepting new patients via Psychology Today. For further information, please visit her website at www.alyseprice-tobler.com.
Are you trying to manage the impacts of difficult family relationships but are struggling? Do you suspect you are neurodivergent but aren't sure whether you want a diagnosis? Are you a young queer person finding your way? Perhaps you have an invisible disability. Perhaps you are harder on yourself than on anyone else, and it's exhausting. Or your nervous system is dysregulated, and you need new skills to soothe it. I can help.
Hello and welcome <3 I'm a master's-qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with a warm, calming presence, who uses body-based approaches and talk therapy to support your unique self as you adapt to change.
Are you trying to manage the impacts of difficult family relationships but are struggling? Do you suspect you are neurodivergent but aren't sure whether you want a diagnosis? Are you a young queer person finding your way? Perhaps you have an invisible disability. Perhaps you are harder on yourself than on anyone else, and it's exhausting. Or your nervous system is dysregulated, and you need new skills to soothe it. I can help.
Hello and welcome <3 I'm a master's-qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with a warm, calming presence, who uses body-based approaches and talk therapy to support your unique self as you adapt to change.
Everyone needs a toolkit of strategies to get more out of every day. If you feel you would benefit from a safe space to explore ways to live your life more fully, and with greater self-compassion and understanding, I welcome your contact.
I am passionate about working with young people to develop their self knowledge, and the skills and strategies to facilitate empowerment and positive change. I am committed to working with adults seeking ways to respond to their children’s needs, and their own, to maintain healthy relationships and foster personal growth.
Everyone needs a toolkit of strategies to get more out of every day. If you feel you would benefit from a safe space to explore ways to live your life more fully, and with greater self-compassion and understanding, I welcome your contact.
I am passionate about working with young people to develop their self knowledge, and the skills and strategies to facilitate empowerment and positive change. I am committed to working with adults seeking ways to respond to their children’s needs, and their own, to maintain healthy relationships and foster personal growth.
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
Ally is a warm, attuned clinical psychologist and board-approved supervisor with over a decade of experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, difficult relationships, or early emotional wounds that continue to shape how they see themselves and connect with others. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and are seeking to better understand their emotions, heal from the past, and build stronger connections with themselves and those around them.
Ally is a warm, attuned clinical psychologist and board-approved supervisor with over a decade of experience supporting people who have experienced trauma, difficult relationships, or early emotional wounds that continue to shape how they see themselves and connect with others. Many feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and are seeking to better understand their emotions, heal from the past, and build stronger connections with themselves and those around them.
I work from a relational and trauma-informed framework, drawing on Schema Therapy, EMDR, and psychodynamic psychotherapy to support emotional processing and a deeper understanding of relational patterns.
Many people come to therapy already understanding themselves quite well, but notice that their emotional responses in certain situations still feel automatic, intense, or difficult to shift in the moment. This can show up as cycles of self-criticism, anxiety, emotional withdrawal, overthinking, or repeated relational difficulties, even when there is insight into why these patterns might be happening.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist offering longer-term psychotherapy for adults experiencing complex trauma, attachment-related difficulties, and longstanding emotional or relational patterns.
I work from a relational and trauma-informed framework, drawing on Schema Therapy, EMDR, and psychodynamic psychotherapy to support emotional processing and a deeper understanding of relational patterns.
Many people come to therapy already understanding themselves quite well, but notice that their emotional responses in certain situations still feel automatic, intense, or difficult to shift in the moment. This can show up as cycles of self-criticism, anxiety, emotional withdrawal, overthinking, or repeated relational difficulties, even when there is insight into why these patterns might be happening.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist offering longer-term psychotherapy for adults experiencing complex trauma, attachment-related difficulties, and longstanding emotional or relational patterns.
Together, we can work out how to move forward with care and curiosity.
I can hold space for you during life transitions and times when life feels stuck. I am trained in Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as other approaches — because one size doesn't fit all. We use what works for you. All of these approaches are grounded in compassion and help you understand yourself more deeply, so you can move forward and live a more conscious, ease-filled life.
I offer a rebate with my service under a Mental Health Care Plan.
Together, we can work out how to move forward with care and curiosity.
I can hold space for you during life transitions and times when life feels stuck. I am trained in Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, as well as other approaches — because one size doesn't fit all. We use what works for you. All of these approaches are grounded in compassion and help you understand yourself more deeply, so you can move forward and live a more conscious, ease-filled life.
I offer a rebate with my service under a Mental Health Care Plan.
If you're carrying the weight of trauma, facing anxiety or grief, seeking LGBTQ+ affirming support, or exploring purpose and belonging, you're not alone. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for healing and clarity.
Since 2017, I've helped clients transform and heal from PTSD, depression, grief, and feeling lost or unfulfilled using depth therapy, strength-centred counselling, nervous system regulation, trauma-informed EFT/Tapping, and somatic therapy. My approach creates change from the inside out.
If you're carrying the weight of trauma, facing anxiety or grief, seeking LGBTQ+ affirming support, or exploring purpose and belonging, you're not alone. I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for healing and clarity.
Since 2017, I've helped clients transform and heal from PTSD, depression, grief, and feeling lost or unfulfilled using depth therapy, strength-centred counselling, nervous system regulation, trauma-informed EFT/Tapping, and somatic therapy. My approach creates change from the inside out.
ADHD Melbourne is a practice dedicated to supporting adults, adolescents, and children navigating ADHD, ASD and related challenges. We understand that ADHD is not simply about attention or organisation, it affects emotions, relationships, work, study, self-esteem, and daily life in deeply personal ways.
Our approach is strengths-based, neuroaffirming, and evidence-informed. We recognise that every ADHD brain is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
ADHD Melbourne conducted formal assessment for both ADHD and ASD for ages 6 and above.
ADHD Melbourne is a practice dedicated to supporting adults, adolescents, and children navigating ADHD, ASD and related challenges. We understand that ADHD is not simply about attention or organisation, it affects emotions, relationships, work, study, self-esteem, and daily life in deeply personal ways.
Our approach is strengths-based, neuroaffirming, and evidence-informed. We recognise that every ADHD brain is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all solution.
ADHD Melbourne conducted formal assessment for both ADHD and ASD for ages 6 and above.
Many people come to therapy after reaching a point where the ways they’ve been coping no longer feel sustainable. You might find yourself feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in the same relationship patterns, or struggling to understand why certain experiences continue to affect you so deeply - even when part of you feels like you “should” have moved on by now. For some, therapy becomes a space to finally slow down and pay attention to things they’ve spent years pushing aside, minimising, or trying to manage on their own.
Many people come to therapy after reaching a point where the ways they’ve been coping no longer feel sustainable. You might find yourself feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in the same relationship patterns, or struggling to understand why certain experiences continue to affect you so deeply - even when part of you feels like you “should” have moved on by now. For some, therapy becomes a space to finally slow down and pay attention to things they’ve spent years pushing aside, minimising, or trying to manage on their own.
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
Many of the women I work with describe feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. They’re smart, capable, and self-aware, yet stuck in the same patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions. If you relate, you’re not alone. I help women who struggle with relationship challenges, chronic stress, and the lingering impact of trauma. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns, feeling disconnected from your body, or constantly doubting your worth. On the outside you appear "fine", but inside you feel tense and overwhelmed.
Many of the women I work with describe feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. They’re smart, capable, and self-aware, yet stuck in the same patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions. If you relate, you’re not alone. I help women who struggle with relationship challenges, chronic stress, and the lingering impact of trauma. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns, feeling disconnected from your body, or constantly doubting your worth. On the outside you appear "fine", but inside you feel tense and overwhelmed.
You may be facing emotional pain, unresolved trauma, or communication challenges in your relationships, preventing you from moving forward. These issues can block your clarity and growth. Together, we’ll uncover and resolve these barriers, helping you achieve lasting change. If you’re struggling to process trauma or connect deeply with your partner, I’m here to support you in overcoming these obstacles, so you can build a more fulfilling life and create stronger, healthier connections.
You may be facing emotional pain, unresolved trauma, or communication challenges in your relationships, preventing you from moving forward. These issues can block your clarity and growth. Together, we’ll uncover and resolve these barriers, helping you achieve lasting change. If you’re struggling to process trauma or connect deeply with your partner, I’m here to support you in overcoming these obstacles, so you can build a more fulfilling life and create stronger, healthier connections.
Using an integrative, evidence-based approach that includes CBT, psychodynamic insight, and mindfulness-based practice, I help you understand the roots of obsessive attachment, reduce emotional intensity, and build more secure and grounded relational patterns.
You may feel consumed by thoughts of someone, caught in cycles of longing, uncertainty, and emotional highs and crashes. Limerence can feel confusing, addictive, and destabilising. You might know the relationship is not healthy, yet struggle to let go. I work with individuals and couples experiencing limerence, obsessive love, attachment anxiety, betrayal, or relationship distress who want clarity, emotional steadiness, and healthier connection. I am also the author of Limerence: The Psychopathology of Loving Too Much (Routledge, 2025).
Using an integrative, evidence-based approach that includes CBT, psychodynamic insight, and mindfulness-based practice, I help you understand the roots of obsessive attachment, reduce emotional intensity, and build more secure and grounded relational patterns.
You may feel consumed by thoughts of someone, caught in cycles of longing, uncertainty, and emotional highs and crashes. Limerence can feel confusing, addictive, and destabilising. You might know the relationship is not healthy, yet struggle to let go. I work with individuals and couples experiencing limerence, obsessive love, attachment anxiety, betrayal, or relationship distress who want clarity, emotional steadiness, and healthier connection. I am also the author of Limerence: The Psychopathology of Loving Too Much (Routledge, 2025).
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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.