Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Carlton, VIC
Stephanie Fernandez
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
Dr Stephanie Fernandez adopts a client-cantered, non-judgmental approach, placing clients unique needs and goals at the forefront of therapy. She draws on a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, and schema-informed therapy. By tailoring her approach to suit clients’ individual circumstances, she ensures that they receive personalised and effective care.
Dr Stephanie Fernandez adopts a client-cantered, non-judgmental approach, placing clients unique needs and goals at the forefront of therapy. She draws on a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, and schema-informed therapy. By tailoring her approach to suit clients’ individual circumstances, she ensures that they receive personalised and effective care.
So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. Circumstances can be challenging/overwhelming. We can become depressed/anxious, which can affect relationships; especially after recent/past traumatic experiences, or distressing/unsupportive family relationships, which can negatively affect our ability to cope, & our view of ourselves & our place in the world. Mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ACT/CBT/Schema Therapy/MET) can effectively address unhelpful patterns of thinking & behaviour.
So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. Circumstances can be challenging/overwhelming. We can become depressed/anxious, which can affect relationships; especially after recent/past traumatic experiences, or distressing/unsupportive family relationships, which can negatively affect our ability to cope, & our view of ourselves & our place in the world. Mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ACT/CBT/Schema Therapy/MET) can effectively address unhelpful patterns of thinking & behaviour.
Stephanie Louise
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
She adopts a range of approaches depending on the client's individual needs, and has training in several therapeutic techniques including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy.
Stephanie is a Director and co-founder of Connected Minds Psychology, a Research Fellow at Swinburne University and a Clinical Psychologist. She hopes to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to identify what is really important to them and make steps to move toward living a happier, healthier and more meaningful life. With a PhD in mindfulness for mental health, Stephanie's practice has a strong focus on increasing wellbeing and resilience through a positive psychology perspective. This strengths-based approach helps to empower clients to use their individual qualities to overcome life's challenges.
She adopts a range of approaches depending on the client's individual needs, and has training in several therapeutic techniques including Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy.
Stephanie is a Director and co-founder of Connected Minds Psychology, a Research Fellow at Swinburne University and a Clinical Psychologist. She hopes to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to identify what is really important to them and make steps to move toward living a happier, healthier and more meaningful life. With a PhD in mindfulness for mental health, Stephanie's practice has a strong focus on increasing wellbeing and resilience through a positive psychology perspective. This strengths-based approach helps to empower clients to use their individual qualities to overcome life's challenges.
If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed or anxious, therapy can help you find more clarity and balance, providing an opportunity to work through your immediate life challenges or explore issues on a deeper level in a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space. Marianne Trinder is an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, as well as a mindfulness instructor, with over twenty five years of experience in mindfulness practice. TAM (Talk And Mindfulness) Therapy, brings together Marianne’s skills and experience in scientifically-backed, talk-based therapy as well as mindfulness practices.
If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed or anxious, therapy can help you find more clarity and balance, providing an opportunity to work through your immediate life challenges or explore issues on a deeper level in a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space. Marianne Trinder is an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist, as well as a mindfulness instructor, with over twenty five years of experience in mindfulness practice. TAM (Talk And Mindfulness) Therapy, brings together Marianne’s skills and experience in scientifically-backed, talk-based therapy as well as mindfulness practices.
Melanie's psychology intervention is informed by evidence-based practice, integrating various modalities that encompasses acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Melanie is a registered Psychologist, who completed a Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Melbourne. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and people of diverse backgrounds at Headspace and in private practice. Having worked and lived abroad, Melanie's life experience offers clients with a flexible, versatile, and culturally sensitive therapy style. She believes clients are the experts of their own lives. Considering each individual’s unique strengths and challenges, Melanie takes a warm and tailored approach to help clients make sense of their experiences and reach their goals.
Melanie's psychology intervention is informed by evidence-based practice, integrating various modalities that encompasses acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed therapy, attachment theory, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
Melanie is a registered Psychologist, who completed a Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Melbourne. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and people of diverse backgrounds at Headspace and in private practice. Having worked and lived abroad, Melanie's life experience offers clients with a flexible, versatile, and culturally sensitive therapy style. She believes clients are the experts of their own lives. Considering each individual’s unique strengths and challenges, Melanie takes a warm and tailored approach to help clients make sense of their experiences and reach their goals.
Dr Lucy Morrish
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
My approach is trauma-informed and incorporates strategies derived from CBT, dialectical-behaviour therapy, mindfulness-based approaches and EMDR.
My approach to therapy is progressive and inclusive. I am passionate about working with clients to build a sense of curiosity, flexibility and resilience. If you are keen to build self-understanding, connection to others, or joy in the everyday, we may be a great fit. I have a special interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals navigating life changes, as well as adults who have experienced trauma - attachment based or following difficult life events. My approach to each client is holistic and evidence-based; I am to nurture individual strengths while also addressing areas of need.
My approach is trauma-informed and incorporates strategies derived from CBT, dialectical-behaviour therapy, mindfulness-based approaches and EMDR.
My approach to therapy is progressive and inclusive. I am passionate about working with clients to build a sense of curiosity, flexibility and resilience. If you are keen to build self-understanding, connection to others, or joy in the everyday, we may be a great fit. I have a special interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals navigating life changes, as well as adults who have experienced trauma - attachment based or following difficult life events. My approach to each client is holistic and evidence-based; I am to nurture individual strengths while also addressing areas of need.
I work in a Holistic way (the whole of the person, not just the symptoms), using varied treatment methods of CBT, Mindfulness, NLP and Hypnotherapy based meditations, honouring each persons uniqueness and individual needs.
If you are looking for support for life's challenges due to change, transition or trauma, I welcome your enquiry and contact. I am an experienced Counsellor who loves working with individuals to support changes in their lives. Whether you are coping with bereavement, grief and loss, anxiety or depression, relationship issues or simply feel stuck in life, we will work together to find new insights and identify your strengths and coping skills.
I work in a Holistic way (the whole of the person, not just the symptoms), using varied treatment methods of CBT, Mindfulness, NLP and Hypnotherapy based meditations, honouring each persons uniqueness and individual needs.
If you are looking for support for life's challenges due to change, transition or trauma, I welcome your enquiry and contact. I am an experienced Counsellor who loves working with individuals to support changes in their lives. Whether you are coping with bereavement, grief and loss, anxiety or depression, relationship issues or simply feel stuck in life, we will work together to find new insights and identify your strengths and coping skills.
My holistic approach encompasses verbal therapy along with Mindfulness, Breathwork and energy healing techniques.
I strongly believe that psychological support should be a possibility for everyone, not just a luxury for the few. I am a trained Counselling professional with a passion for helping women like you fall in love with their minds and bodies, live their true emotions and find new ways to improve their well-being. I can support you while you learn more about your emotions and bodily resources, discover how to increase your self-esteem and become more resilient by overcoming your limiting beliefs about your beautiful self.
My holistic approach encompasses verbal therapy along with Mindfulness, Breathwork and energy healing techniques.
I strongly believe that psychological support should be a possibility for everyone, not just a luxury for the few. I am a trained Counselling professional with a passion for helping women like you fall in love with their minds and bodies, live their true emotions and find new ways to improve their well-being. I can support you while you learn more about your emotions and bodily resources, discover how to increase your self-esteem and become more resilient by overcoming your limiting beliefs about your beautiful self.
Nicholas Ryan - Mindview Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I offer a flexible range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-based therapy.
I'm a warm, engaging, and compassionate psychologist who strives to establish a safe, honest, and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. I work with adults experiencing a range of life challenges, including stress, procrastination, anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life changes. I have specialist training in clinical neuropsychology that equips me to work with adults living with ADHD and acquired brain injury.
I offer a flexible range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness-based therapy.
I'm a warm, engaging, and compassionate psychologist who strives to establish a safe, honest, and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients. I work with adults experiencing a range of life challenges, including stress, procrastination, anxiety, depression, and adjustment to life changes. I have specialist training in clinical neuropsychology that equips me to work with adults living with ADHD and acquired brain injury.
Accepting new clients! I believe passionately in being flexible, tailoring sessions, supporting personal development, growth, and insight with evidence based practices. My work is informed by mindfulness, attachment theory, schema therapy, family systems theory, and science. High achievers can appear to be fine on the outside but harbour problems on the inside that they know are impacting their personal lives. Therapy is a safe space to address subtle, chronic, and even complex mental health concerns. Many clients can recognise patterns in their mental health.
Accepting new clients! I believe passionately in being flexible, tailoring sessions, supporting personal development, growth, and insight with evidence based practices. My work is informed by mindfulness, attachment theory, schema therapy, family systems theory, and science. High achievers can appear to be fine on the outside but harbour problems on the inside that they know are impacting their personal lives. Therapy is a safe space to address subtle, chronic, and even complex mental health concerns. Many clients can recognise patterns in their mental health.
I'm a queer clinical counsellor and relationship therapist with over 10 years experience supporting adults in hospital and private settings. I am also the founder and lead therapist of Unison Mental Health where we have a special focus on issues relating to sexual health, polyamory, non-monogamy, open relationships, LGBTQIA+ communities and integration support for psychedelic treatment. I have qualifications for Emotion-focused therapy, DBT, Relationship therapy, Mindfulness, Person-centred therapy, and MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy for trauma. Please feel free to say hello to our friendly admin team to make a booking.
I'm a queer clinical counsellor and relationship therapist with over 10 years experience supporting adults in hospital and private settings. I am also the founder and lead therapist of Unison Mental Health where we have a special focus on issues relating to sexual health, polyamory, non-monogamy, open relationships, LGBTQIA+ communities and integration support for psychedelic treatment. I have qualifications for Emotion-focused therapy, DBT, Relationship therapy, Mindfulness, Person-centred therapy, and MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy for trauma. Please feel free to say hello to our friendly admin team to make a booking.
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Verified Verified
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Carlton, VIC 3053
Hi, I’m Amy, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 12 years of experience working in diverse communities. I specialise in integrating Mindfulness, EMDR, and Schema Therapy, offering a tailored blend of these evidence-based approaches to support your personal growth and healing. My passion is helping people cultivate a strong sense of self and lead more meaningful, connected lives.
Hi, I’m Amy, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 12 years of experience working in diverse communities. I specialise in integrating Mindfulness, EMDR, and Schema Therapy, offering a tailored blend of these evidence-based approaches to support your personal growth and healing. My passion is helping people cultivate a strong sense of self and lead more meaningful, connected lives.
Dr Alexandra Petrik
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Anger Management, and Mindfulness-Based Approaches.
Dr Alexandra Petrik is a registered psychologist with expertise in delivering assessments and treatment in both public and private settings. She describes her therapeutic style as collaborative, supportive, strength-focused, and motivational. Alexandra works with both adults and adolescents to achieve progress with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, workplace issues, relationship difficulties, self-esteem/confidence, and a range of mental health and wellbeing challenges.
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Anger Management, and Mindfulness-Based Approaches.
Dr Alexandra Petrik is a registered psychologist with expertise in delivering assessments and treatment in both public and private settings. She describes her therapeutic style as collaborative, supportive, strength-focused, and motivational. Alexandra works with both adults and adolescents to achieve progress with a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, workplace issues, relationship difficulties, self-esteem/confidence, and a range of mental health and wellbeing challenges.
Kayleigh Young
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053 (Online Only)
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based approaches, Schema Therapy and Trauma Therapy.
Dr Kayleigh Young is a clinical psychologist with expertise delivering a range of assessment and therapeutic services across both public and private settings. Kayleigh works with clients of all ages experiencing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, workplace issues, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and substance use, among other mental health and wellbeing issues. Kayleigh has completed extensive clinical training and draws upon a number of empirically sound techniques and interventions to ensure sessions are tailored to the presenting issues and individual needs of each client.
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based approaches, Schema Therapy and Trauma Therapy.
Dr Kayleigh Young is a clinical psychologist with expertise delivering a range of assessment and therapeutic services across both public and private settings. Kayleigh works with clients of all ages experiencing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, workplace issues, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and substance use, among other mental health and wellbeing issues. Kayleigh has completed extensive clinical training and draws upon a number of empirically sound techniques and interventions to ensure sessions are tailored to the presenting issues and individual needs of each client.
As no two humans are the same, I tailor my approach for each client, using a range of interventions in my therapeutic practice including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, ACT, Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
I am a registered psychologist with experience in both therapeutic and corporate psychology. I provide empathetic, warm and holistic support to clients who are navigating life challenges, such as anxiety, low mood, managing chronic health conditions or pain, relationship problems, low self-esteem or self-worth, or managing transitions. Clients I work with often find themselves overwhelmed and uncertain about the next steps. I collaborate with them to re-establish a connection with themselves, identify their desires and needs, and together, we chart a course towards achieving those goals, and take it step by step.
As no two humans are the same, I tailor my approach for each client, using a range of interventions in my therapeutic practice including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, ACT, Schema Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
I am a registered psychologist with experience in both therapeutic and corporate psychology. I provide empathetic, warm and holistic support to clients who are navigating life challenges, such as anxiety, low mood, managing chronic health conditions or pain, relationship problems, low self-esteem or self-worth, or managing transitions. Clients I work with often find themselves overwhelmed and uncertain about the next steps. I collaborate with them to re-establish a connection with themselves, identify their desires and needs, and together, we chart a course towards achieving those goals, and take it step by step.
My approach can include mindfulness, somatic practices and creative work.
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.
My approach can include mindfulness, somatic practices and creative work.
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.
Jing Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
Maybe you are facing some difficult situations in your life right now. You need to talk, you want to be heard and validated and you have the desire to propel forward. When you came to me with your worries and concerns, I saw your courage to change and your motivation to grow. Jing has several years of work experience in schools, hospitals, and communities, delivering counseling services (English and Mandarin Speaking) to children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families, working in the service of positive outcomes for clients. Currently, Jing works full time in a secondary college, providing
Maybe you are facing some difficult situations in your life right now. You need to talk, you want to be heard and validated and you have the desire to propel forward. When you came to me with your worries and concerns, I saw your courage to change and your motivation to grow. Jing has several years of work experience in schools, hospitals, and communities, delivering counseling services (English and Mandarin Speaking) to children, teenagers, adults, couples, and families, working in the service of positive outcomes for clients. Currently, Jing works full time in a secondary college, providing
Estelle is a Clinical Psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, & Neuro-Affective Touch Foundation Graduate - working with the body’s intelligence to resolve trauma, shock & chronic stress. She is a PACFA accredited Clinical Supervisor and holds a Clinical Master’s Degree in Mental Health Sciences, Flinders Dept of Psychiatry. Estelle’s initial training was in dual diagnosis inpatient treatment (substance use & complex trauma) and she is currently training in Structural, Systemic & Family Constellations work, supporting the healing of the inter-generational transmission trauma through the ancestral lineage.
Estelle is a Clinical Psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, & Neuro-Affective Touch Foundation Graduate - working with the body’s intelligence to resolve trauma, shock & chronic stress. She is a PACFA accredited Clinical Supervisor and holds a Clinical Master’s Degree in Mental Health Sciences, Flinders Dept of Psychiatry. Estelle’s initial training was in dual diagnosis inpatient treatment (substance use & complex trauma) and she is currently training in Structural, Systemic & Family Constellations work, supporting the healing of the inter-generational transmission trauma through the ancestral lineage.
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris works collaboratively with her clients to tailor treatment specific to their individual needs in helping them achieve and maintain a state of psychological and emotional well-being. She has expertise, both in clinical practice and in research, on the impact of complex trauma on personality function and mental health. This includes: longstanding issues associated with early childhood trauma and abuse, difficulties following a traumatic event, identifying intergenerational risk and protective factors in parent-infant relationships; improving attachment, resilience and well-being.
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris works collaboratively with her clients to tailor treatment specific to their individual needs in helping them achieve and maintain a state of psychological and emotional well-being. She has expertise, both in clinical practice and in research, on the impact of complex trauma on personality function and mental health. This includes: longstanding issues associated with early childhood trauma and abuse, difficulties following a traumatic event, identifying intergenerational risk and protective factors in parent-infant relationships; improving attachment, resilience and well-being.
We don't just want to deal wth our issues, our grief, our trauma, our troubled relationships, our self-criticism or self-sabotage. We want to live a life of meaning and authenticity, to experience joy and happiness and contentment. Therapy and coaching is about living your life authentically: becoming their person you want to become. Living the life you want to live. Reaching you goals. Realising your dreams.
We don't just want to deal wth our issues, our grief, our trauma, our troubled relationships, our self-criticism or self-sabotage. We want to live a life of meaning and authenticity, to experience joy and happiness and contentment. Therapy and coaching is about living your life authentically: becoming their person you want to become. Living the life you want to live. Reaching you goals. Realising your dreams.
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.