Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Counselling in Carlton, VIC
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
My work integrates somatic awareness, parts work, and mindfulness to support insight, healing, and reconnection with the self.
Hello, I am an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Coach with a profound commitment to guiding individuals on their transformative journeys. Trained in the intricacies of Soul Centred Psychotherapy (SCP), a Jungian-based modality, I specialise in fostering a vital connection with the whole self. In the realm of SCP, I can orchestrate a delicate dance between the everyday sense of self and the myriad layers of consciousness. This therapeutic approach illuminates the internal dynamics that shape our thoughts, moods, and behaviours in both personal and interpersonal realms.
My work integrates somatic awareness, parts work, and mindfulness to support insight, healing, and reconnection with the self.
Hello, I am an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Coach with a profound commitment to guiding individuals on their transformative journeys. Trained in the intricacies of Soul Centred Psychotherapy (SCP), a Jungian-based modality, I specialise in fostering a vital connection with the whole self. In the realm of SCP, I can orchestrate a delicate dance between the everyday sense of self and the myriad layers of consciousness. This therapeutic approach illuminates the internal dynamics that shape our thoughts, moods, and behaviours in both personal and interpersonal realms.
I offer mindfulness and somatic
practices. I consider the different domains of life. The physical, psychological, social, cultural, philosophical, sexual and spiritual perspectives. Therapy offers an in depth exploration of your experience, allowing deeper understanding and insight. I see psychotherapy as a meaningful and creative process that can enrich your quality of life.
I offer mindfulness and somatic
practices. I consider the different domains of life. The physical, psychological, social, cultural, philosophical, sexual and spiritual perspectives. Therapy offers an in depth exploration of your experience, allowing deeper understanding and insight. I see psychotherapy as a meaningful and creative process that can enrich your quality of life.
Arianna has a strong interest in working with people enduring a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, emotional instability, trauma, stress, attention deficit and hyperactivity related challenges, and conflict in relationships.
Arianna has a strong interest in working with people enduring a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, emotional instability, trauma, stress, attention deficit and hyperactivity related challenges, and conflict in relationships.
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris is a senior clinical psychologist with further training in psychoanalysis. She has an established private practice and has worked in the university sector, specialist public mental health services, and community health services for the past 20 years. She works with people with diverse backgrounds and a broad variety of issues. Her clinical and research expertise includes the impact of complex developmental trauma on personality function and mental health, including early childhood trauma and abuse, responses to traumatic events, and intergenerational risk and protective factors in attachment relationships.
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris is a senior clinical psychologist with further training in psychoanalysis. She has an established private practice and has worked in the university sector, specialist public mental health services, and community health services for the past 20 years. She works with people with diverse backgrounds and a broad variety of issues. Her clinical and research expertise includes the impact of complex developmental trauma on personality function and mental health, including early childhood trauma and abuse, responses to traumatic events, and intergenerational risk and protective factors in attachment relationships.
I integrate evidence-based approaches including ACT, Trauma-Focused therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused techniques tailored to your needs.
My ideal clients are adults navigating grief, trauma, emotional challenges, and significant life changes who value a collaborative approach to healing. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTIQ+ communities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities. I create a respectful space where your unique experiences are acknowledged and where we can develop practical strategies for wellbeing together. My clients are ready to work toward positive change in a supportive therapeutic relationship.
I integrate evidence-based approaches including ACT, Trauma-Focused therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused techniques tailored to your needs.
My ideal clients are adults navigating grief, trauma, emotional challenges, and significant life changes who value a collaborative approach to healing. I welcome individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTIQ+ communities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities. I create a respectful space where your unique experiences are acknowledged and where we can develop practical strategies for wellbeing together. My clients are ready to work toward positive change in a supportive therapeutic relationship.
You're Asian Australian, high-functioning, but carrying more than anyone sees: family pressure, perfectionism that won't quit, or body image struggles shaped by cultural beauty standards. Maybe you're navigating intergenerational trauma, disappointing parents by choosing your own path, or feeling "not Asian enough" and "not Australian enough" simultaneously.
Previous therapy may have felt frustrating, explaining cultural context took up half the session. You want someone who already understands why you can't just "go no contact" with family, why achievement feels like survival, and why shame runs deeper than they realize.
You're Asian Australian, high-functioning, but carrying more than anyone sees: family pressure, perfectionism that won't quit, or body image struggles shaped by cultural beauty standards. Maybe you're navigating intergenerational trauma, disappointing parents by choosing your own path, or feeling "not Asian enough" and "not Australian enough" simultaneously.
Previous therapy may have felt frustrating, explaining cultural context took up half the session. You want someone who already understands why you can't just "go no contact" with family, why achievement feels like survival, and why shame runs deeper than they realize.
In my practice, I provide professional, empathetic and validating psychological support and treatment to individuals with Emotion dysregulation; Major Depression; Bi-Polar Affective Disorders; Adjustment Disorder; Anxiety disorders; Social Anxiety; Eating Disorders; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Personality Disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); Complex trauma presentations such as self-harm, identity disturbance, impulsivity, and relationship instability; Drug & alcohol and other Addictive Behaviours. Additionally, I am a Board approved (AHPRA) psychology supervisor.
In my practice, I provide professional, empathetic and validating psychological support and treatment to individuals with Emotion dysregulation; Major Depression; Bi-Polar Affective Disorders; Adjustment Disorder; Anxiety disorders; Social Anxiety; Eating Disorders; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Personality Disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); Complex trauma presentations such as self-harm, identity disturbance, impulsivity, and relationship instability; Drug & alcohol and other Addictive Behaviours. Additionally, I am a Board approved (AHPRA) psychology supervisor.
Estelle is a Clinical Psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, NeuroAffective Touch Foundation Graduate & Systemic Constellations facilitator. She works with the body’s intelligence to resolve trauma, shock, chronic stress, and intergenerational patterns. Estelle holds a Master’s in Mental Health Sciences and is a PACFA-accredited Clinical Supervisor. Her roots are in dual diagnosis inpatient care, working at the intersection of substance use and complex trauma. This shapes her integrative approach, centred on nervous system regulation, attachment repair, and embodied transformation.
Estelle is a Clinical Psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, NeuroAffective Touch Foundation Graduate & Systemic Constellations facilitator. She works with the body’s intelligence to resolve trauma, shock, chronic stress, and intergenerational patterns. Estelle holds a Master’s in Mental Health Sciences and is a PACFA-accredited Clinical Supervisor. Her roots are in dual diagnosis inpatient care, working at the intersection of substance use and complex trauma. This shapes her integrative approach, centred on nervous system regulation, attachment repair, and embodied transformation.
Life can challenge even the most capable among us. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—despite your strengths—you’re not alone. I understand how hard it can be to reach out, especially when you’ve always been the one others rely on.
As a Clinical Psychologist at ANIMA Health Network, I specialise in two areas: men’s mental health and couples therapy. For men, the pressure to “hold it together” often leads to burnout, anxiety, or emotional shutdown. I provide a calm, practical space to help you regain clarity and confidence.
I also work with couples who want to strengthen their connection, navigate conflict, or
Life can challenge even the most capable among us. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected—despite your strengths—you’re not alone. I understand how hard it can be to reach out, especially when you’ve always been the one others rely on.
As a Clinical Psychologist at ANIMA Health Network, I specialise in two areas: men’s mental health and couples therapy. For men, the pressure to “hold it together” often leads to burnout, anxiety, or emotional shutdown. I provide a calm, practical space to help you regain clarity and confidence.
I also work with couples who want to strengthen their connection, navigate conflict, or
I am a dedicated psychologist with a passion for supporting children, adolescents and families - particularly within the Autism, ADHD and developmental delay communities. I enjoy collaborating with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to foster growth and connection.
I also work across the lifespan, supporting adults who face a wide range of challenges, including interpersonal difficulties, emotional regulation, anxiety, and life transitions. My goal is to help individuals build healthier relationships, enhance self-awareness, and develop effective coping strategies that promote overall well-being and personal growth.
I am a dedicated psychologist with a passion for supporting children, adolescents and families - particularly within the Autism, ADHD and developmental delay communities. I enjoy collaborating with families, educators, and multidisciplinary teams to foster growth and connection.
I also work across the lifespan, supporting adults who face a wide range of challenges, including interpersonal difficulties, emotional regulation, anxiety, and life transitions. My goal is to help individuals build healthier relationships, enhance self-awareness, and develop effective coping strategies that promote overall well-being and personal growth.
Mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ACT/CBT/Schema Therapy/MET) can effectively address unhelpful patterns of thinking & behaviour.
This includes addressing lifelong character traits that can keep us in these unhelpful loops (e.g., schemas). Coping demands life on life's terms: presence, attentiveness & availability to ourselves, our relationships & the needs & values that sustain both; a better ability to live with ourselves - 'going with' not 'in resistance to' life's challenges.
Mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ACT/CBT/Schema Therapy/MET) can effectively address unhelpful patterns of thinking & behaviour.
This includes addressing lifelong character traits that can keep us in these unhelpful loops (e.g., schemas). Coping demands life on life's terms: presence, attentiveness & availability to ourselves, our relationships & the needs & values that sustain both; a better ability to live with ourselves - 'going with' not 'in resistance to' life's challenges.
I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology, and mindfulness.
The mind and body are inseparable systems. When one heals, the other follows.
The mind and body are inseparable systems, constantly influencing how we think, feel, and act. When stress or uncertainty take hold, neural pathways narrow, and clarity fades.
Through neuroscience-informed counselling and integrative coaching, I help you restore balance to your nervous system and strengthen the neural connections that support calm, confidence, and emotional intelligence. This is not simply about coping; it’s about rewiring the brain for long-term resilience.
I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology, and mindfulness.
The mind and body are inseparable systems. When one heals, the other follows.
The mind and body are inseparable systems, constantly influencing how we think, feel, and act. When stress or uncertainty take hold, neural pathways narrow, and clarity fades.
Through neuroscience-informed counselling and integrative coaching, I help you restore balance to your nervous system and strengthen the neural connections that support calm, confidence, and emotional intelligence. This is not simply about coping; it’s about rewiring the brain for long-term resilience.
I work with clients who might experience anxiety, depression, ocd, and relationship difficulties. People often come for a range of reasons and challenges including trauma and more complex patterns. If you want to understand your emotional world and work towards healing and well-being then I am here to help. In any session we set achievable goals to work towards and that are meaningful to you.
I work with clients who might experience anxiety, depression, ocd, and relationship difficulties. People often come for a range of reasons and challenges including trauma and more complex patterns. If you want to understand your emotional world and work towards healing and well-being then I am here to help. In any session we set achievable goals to work towards and that are meaningful to you.
Australia Wide Video/Phone/Text Counselling, Weekend and after-hours appointments available to work around you. A qualified Counselling/Psychotherapist, certified Clinical Supervisor, trauma informed practitioner with over 10yrs experience. Registered with the ACA and PACFA, Certified play therapist. I have a particular interest in working with adults and young people in the areas of anxiety, depression, career coaching/mentoring with a specialty in Trauma, Loss and Grief including PTSD. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and improve your mental health.
Australia Wide Video/Phone/Text Counselling, Weekend and after-hours appointments available to work around you. A qualified Counselling/Psychotherapist, certified Clinical Supervisor, trauma informed practitioner with over 10yrs experience. Registered with the ACA and PACFA, Certified play therapist. I have a particular interest in working with adults and young people in the areas of anxiety, depression, career coaching/mentoring with a specialty in Trauma, Loss and Grief including PTSD. I am dedicated to helping you achieve your goals and improve your mental health.
Janhavi works at Symmetry on Mondays. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, stress management, trauma, and alcohol and drug use with a focus on both maintenance and relapse prevention. She is also passionate about working with migrant populations, especially women, as well as busy professionals navigating the pressures of work and life balance.
Janhavi works at Symmetry on Mondays. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, stress management, trauma, and alcohol and drug use with a focus on both maintenance and relapse prevention. She is also passionate about working with migrant populations, especially women, as well as busy professionals navigating the pressures of work and life balance.
I'm a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor with a PACFA‑accredited Master's degree in Gestalt Therapy. I hold certification in trauma-informed care, decolonising mental health and family violence (identification and assessment). I provide a confidential, judgement free space for people experiencing relationship strain, work‑related stress or burnout, intergenerational patterns, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, trauma-related symptoms, and those feeling a sense of stuck-ness in their life. My practice is geared toward participants motivated to engage actively in the therapy process for focused, results‑oriented support.
I'm a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor with a PACFA‑accredited Master's degree in Gestalt Therapy. I hold certification in trauma-informed care, decolonising mental health and family violence (identification and assessment). I provide a confidential, judgement free space for people experiencing relationship strain, work‑related stress or burnout, intergenerational patterns, anxiety, depression, loss and grief, trauma-related symptoms, and those feeling a sense of stuck-ness in their life. My practice is geared toward participants motivated to engage actively in the therapy process for focused, results‑oriented support.
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.
Hello, I am a clinical psychologist who places great value in understanding clients' difficulties deeply and wholistically. As a migrant from Asia, I am fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, I have firsthand experience of uprooting from what is familiar and reestablishing in a new environment. I also bring into the therapy room an experience of major career change. I feel privileged to be able to help people make personal recovery from life-changing circumstances, in rebuilding hope, redefining self-identity, assuming / re-assuming responsibilities, and leading a meaningful life.
Hello, I am a clinical psychologist who places great value in understanding clients' difficulties deeply and wholistically. As a migrant from Asia, I am fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, I have firsthand experience of uprooting from what is familiar and reestablishing in a new environment. I also bring into the therapy room an experience of major career change. I feel privileged to be able to help people make personal recovery from life-changing circumstances, in rebuilding hope, redefining self-identity, assuming / re-assuming responsibilities, and leading a meaningful life.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
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.