Parenting Counselling in Carlton, VIC
Cecilia has served as a school counsellor, where she began offering online parenting support groups.
Cecilia has an extensive 30-year career spanning the public sector, business, and education. She holds two Master's degrees (from Melbourne Business School and Macquarie University), before she earned a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, becoming a qualified mental health practitioner. Cecilia在取得澳洲心理咨询师从业执照之前，已经拥有两个硕士学位（墨尔本商学院的MBA和麦考瑞大学的应用金融硕士）。Cecilia拥有政府部门，商业咨询和教育领域的三十年的工作经验，她接受过聚焦疗法、情绪聚焦疗法、接纳与承诺疗法、解决方案聚焦短期治疗，和心理剧等多种疗法的培训。 Cecila曾担任Wesely College中学的心理辅导老师, 为学生提供和一对一咨询，心理健康教学，并开始为家长提供在线心理支持小组服务。Cecilia的丰富的生活工作阅历，坚实的专业背景，以及作为三个跨文化的孩子的母亲，让她对成长和教育具有独特的见解。
Cecilia has served as a school counsellor, where she began offering online parenting support groups.
Cecilia has an extensive 30-year career spanning the public sector, business, and education. She holds two Master's degrees (from Melbourne Business School and Macquarie University), before she earned a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, becoming a qualified mental health practitioner. Cecilia在取得澳洲心理咨询师从业执照之前，已经拥有两个硕士学位（墨尔本商学院的MBA和麦考瑞大学的应用金融硕士）。Cecilia拥有政府部门，商业咨询和教育领域的三十年的工作经验，她接受过聚焦疗法、情绪聚焦疗法、接纳与承诺疗法、解决方案聚焦短期治疗，和心理剧等多种疗法的培训。 Cecila曾担任Wesely College中学的心理辅导老师, 为学生提供和一对一咨询，心理健康教学，并开始为家长提供在线心理支持小组服务。Cecilia的丰富的生活工作阅历，坚实的专业背景，以及作为三个跨文化的孩子的母亲，让她对成长和教育具有独特的见解。
In couples therapy, Jill has helped her clients with issues such as infidelity, couples stuck in conflict; those with mental health issues; couples stressed by life transitions, financial challenges, parenting differences, lifestyle changes; and those with conflicts in the extended family.
In couples therapy, Jill has helped her clients to learn how to communicate more effectively, resolve conflict in a healthy way, and build a stronger connections with your partner. As your therapist she will provide you with tools and strategies that you can use to improve your relationship on your own.
In couples therapy, Jill has helped her clients with issues such as infidelity, couples stuck in conflict; those with mental health issues; couples stressed by life transitions, financial challenges, parenting differences, lifestyle changes; and those with conflicts in the extended family.
In couples therapy, Jill has helped her clients to learn how to communicate more effectively, resolve conflict in a healthy way, and build a stronger connections with your partner. As your therapist she will provide you with tools and strategies that you can use to improve your relationship on your own.
My special areas of interests are twofold; I work with neurodivergent adults (ADHD and/or autistic), and clients in the perinatal phase of life, including pregnancy, fertility struggles, pregnancy loss/termination, birth trauma, postnatal mental health and adjustment, parenting, as well as grief and loss.
I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals who are diverse in gender and sexual identity, religious/cultural background, those who are neurodiverse, live in remote/rural contexts and more.
My special areas of interests are twofold; I work with neurodivergent adults (ADHD and/or autistic), and clients in the perinatal phase of life, including pregnancy, fertility struggles, pregnancy loss/termination, birth trauma, postnatal mental health and adjustment, parenting, as well as grief and loss.
I welcome the opportunity to work with individuals who are diverse in gender and sexual identity, religious/cultural background, those who are neurodiverse, live in remote/rural contexts and more.
I specialise in assisting children with anxiety, stress management, and early years toileting fears, as well as parent-child relationships.
Therapy sessions are client focused and tailored to the individual needs of the child. The therapy journey begins with a parent only intake meeting, where we will have an opportunity to chat through any challenges or concerns, and hopes for play therapy. Following this a child play therapy assessment session will further support the play therapy session plan
I specialise in assisting children with anxiety, stress management, and early years toileting fears, as well as parent-child relationships.
Therapy sessions are client focused and tailored to the individual needs of the child. The therapy journey begins with a parent only intake meeting, where we will have an opportunity to chat through any challenges or concerns, and hopes for play therapy. Following this a child play therapy assessment session will further support the play therapy session plan
Zac also has a particular interest in helping people with parenting and relationship strategies.
Zac is a clinical psychologist who typically works with clients experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, managing emotions, coping with stress or dealing with conflict in relationships. He enjoys working with clients to increase understanding of how they got to where they are now, reduce suffering, build skills, develop goals and meaning. Clients often come in crisis, when they have tried everything and struggled for a long time, but continue treatment long after crisis has resolved to work on creating a fuller and better life. Zac enjoys developing a deeper therapeutic relationship and working long-term.
Zac also has a particular interest in helping people with parenting and relationship strategies.
Zac is a clinical psychologist who typically works with clients experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, managing emotions, coping with stress or dealing with conflict in relationships. He enjoys working with clients to increase understanding of how they got to where they are now, reduce suffering, build skills, develop goals and meaning. Clients often come in crisis, when they have tried everything and struggled for a long time, but continue treatment long after crisis has resolved to work on creating a fuller and better life. Zac enjoys developing a deeper therapeutic relationship and working long-term.
Finn enjoys working with couples at all stages in their relationship, including those navigating issues related to communication, family of origin, sex, betrayal, grief, polyamory, parenting and blended families.
Finn works with couples, individuals and families, looking to create change and understand themselves and their relationships better. She is person-centred and emotion-focused, informed by an awareness of trauma, polyvagal theory and the nervous system, mindfulness, family-systems theories, attachment theory, Internal Family Systems therapy, social justice and intersectionality.
Finn enjoys working with couples at all stages in their relationship, including those navigating issues related to communication, family of origin, sex, betrayal, grief, polyamory, parenting and blended families.
Finn works with couples, individuals and families, looking to create change and understand themselves and their relationships better. She is person-centred and emotion-focused, informed by an awareness of trauma, polyvagal theory and the nervous system, mindfulness, family-systems theories, attachment theory, Internal Family Systems therapy, social justice and intersectionality.
In addition to 20 years of professional mental health experience with diverse individuals and communities, I'm also an ACA counsellor, NLP practitioner, AUSPATH provider, mindfulness facilitator, parent educator and perinatal counsellor, with COPE & PANDA mental health training.
Hello, I work with individuals and families from pregnancy and childhood throughout all stages of life, particularly those who may be questioning their identity or processing traumatic experiences which have been impacting on their sense of self, attachment, belonging and connection. Together we explore the full spectrum of personal and relational factors shaping meaningful life events and transitions, which can often be characterised by stress and anxiety, when they could bring clarity and positive change.
In addition to 20 years of professional mental health experience with diverse individuals and communities, I'm also an ACA counsellor, NLP practitioner, AUSPATH provider, mindfulness facilitator, parent educator and perinatal counsellor, with COPE & PANDA mental health training.
Hello, I work with individuals and families from pregnancy and childhood throughout all stages of life, particularly those who may be questioning their identity or processing traumatic experiences which have been impacting on their sense of self, attachment, belonging and connection. Together we explore the full spectrum of personal and relational factors shaping meaningful life events and transitions, which can often be characterised by stress and anxiety, when they could bring clarity and positive change.
Hello there! I work as an Integrative Psychotherapist, and absolutely love this process of helping fellow humans. Within a safe and welcoming space, together we embark on a transformative journey - with intentions to grow through whatever has become stuck, and to heal what is too much to cope with alone. My approach is rooted in honesty, empathy, and a non-judgmental perspective. Clients often describe me as warm, open-minded, humorous, and genuinely caring.
Hello there! I work as an Integrative Psychotherapist, and absolutely love this process of helping fellow humans. Within a safe and welcoming space, together we embark on a transformative journey - with intentions to grow through whatever has become stuck, and to heal what is too much to cope with alone. My approach is rooted in honesty, empathy, and a non-judgmental perspective. Clients often describe me as warm, open-minded, humorous, and genuinely caring.
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.
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.
Lauren works at Symmetry on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and is currently taking new clients.
She is a registered psychologist with a history of working with individuals from varied walks of life. She has nearly 10 years of direct-facing client experience across private and public settings.
Lauren is especially passionate about working with trauma, by assisting people to make sense of and integrate their historic experiences and ways of coping. Areas of practice knowledge include institutional abuse, relationship difficulties. She is LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse inclusive, ensuring her practice is welcoming to all.
Lauren works at Symmetry on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and is currently taking new clients.
She is a registered psychologist with a history of working with individuals from varied walks of life. She has nearly 10 years of direct-facing client experience across private and public settings.
Lauren is especially passionate about working with trauma, by assisting people to make sense of and integrate their historic experiences and ways of coping. Areas of practice knowledge include institutional abuse, relationship difficulties. She is LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse inclusive, ensuring her practice is welcoming to all.
Meet Our Parenting Counsellors
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.
Life’s challenges—whether personal, relational, or family-based—can feel overwhelming. As a psychologist I’m passionate about empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges. I provide a supportive, practical, and tailored approach to therapy, helping clients work through anxiety, relationship struggles, major transitions, and emotional overwhelm.
Life’s challenges—whether personal, relational, or family-based—can feel overwhelming. As a psychologist I’m passionate about empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges. I provide a supportive, practical, and tailored approach to therapy, helping clients work through anxiety, relationship struggles, major transitions, and emotional overwhelm.
I am a registered Psychologist who is passionate about creating safe and transformative therapeutic spaces where people will feel deeply heard and respected, and where together, we will work to facilitate healing, growth and purpose, always based on your individual needs, barriers, aspirations and experiences. My work is grounded in anti-oppressive principles, recognising that individual wellbeing is shaped by the society we live in, our own personal circumstances, and the intersecting identities with which we walk through the world.
I am a registered Psychologist who is passionate about creating safe and transformative therapeutic spaces where people will feel deeply heard and respected, and where together, we will work to facilitate healing, growth and purpose, always based on your individual needs, barriers, aspirations and experiences. My work is grounded in anti-oppressive principles, recognising that individual wellbeing is shaped by the society we live in, our own personal circumstances, and the intersecting identities with which we walk through the world.
I'm a clinical psychologist working with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional / behavioural dysregulation, shame and trauma. As a queer man, I have a passion for working with the LGBTIQA+ community. I work to create a shared understanding of their current patterns of behaviour and experiences from an attachment, trauma-informed, and developmental lens to heal the parts of themselves that get in the way of them living a meaningful life. I work with people to build up the healthy parts of themselves, learn to ask for their needs to be met and to cope with the difficulties that inevitably arise as part of life and relationships.
I'm a clinical psychologist working with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional / behavioural dysregulation, shame and trauma. As a queer man, I have a passion for working with the LGBTIQA+ community. I work to create a shared understanding of their current patterns of behaviour and experiences from an attachment, trauma-informed, and developmental lens to heal the parts of themselves that get in the way of them living a meaningful life. I work with people to build up the healthy parts of themselves, learn to ask for their needs to be met and to cope with the difficulties that inevitably arise as part of life and relationships.
Many people find themselves troubled by long-standing symptoms, or a sense of feeling held back by something. Often, due to family background, educational experiences, or painful life events, there have been issues that have not been able to be spoken, and therefore silence persists when it comes to deeper longings or deciding life direction. I aim to create a space where people have the opportunity to speak freely and be heard in their particularity; as an individual and not a label or category. I help people find creative responses to the impasses that can arise in relationships with the self and others.
Many people find themselves troubled by long-standing symptoms, or a sense of feeling held back by something. Often, due to family background, educational experiences, or painful life events, there have been issues that have not been able to be spoken, and therefore silence persists when it comes to deeper longings or deciding life direction. I aim to create a space where people have the opportunity to speak freely and be heard in their particularity; as an individual and not a label or category. I help people find creative responses to the impasses that can arise in relationships with the self and others.
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.
I am a clinical psychologist in full-time private practice with more than 17 years' experience. Previously, I was the Head of Clinical Practice at The Cairnmillar Institute. I have expertise in trauma & abuse, depression & anxiety, relationships, gender & sexuality, substance use and complex difficulties. I am experienced in working with people in regard to gender transition and during gender-affirming care. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical) and PhD, and earlier in my career I was a senior psychologist in public mental health at Mercy Health. I work with adults, adolescents and also couples.
I am a clinical psychologist in full-time private practice with more than 17 years' experience. Previously, I was the Head of Clinical Practice at The Cairnmillar Institute. I have expertise in trauma & abuse, depression & anxiety, relationships, gender & sexuality, substance use and complex difficulties. I am experienced in working with people in regard to gender transition and during gender-affirming care. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical) and PhD, and earlier in my career I was a senior psychologist in public mental health at Mercy Health. I work with adults, adolescents and also couples.
Understanding our problems and achieving change in our lives is found in considering our whole life journey. Our past provides a foundation for learning, our present provides us with the opportunity for agency and choice and our future can provide a meaningfulness. From this we can grow, strive, be more resilient and better adapt to what ever life throws at us. Psychotherapy works best when we recognise we have strengths not just weaknesses, our symptoms are part of us not all of us, change is about both loss and gain and that insight and self-knowledge is the basis for real enduring change.
Understanding our problems and achieving change in our lives is found in considering our whole life journey. Our past provides a foundation for learning, our present provides us with the opportunity for agency and choice and our future can provide a meaningfulness. From this we can grow, strive, be more resilient and better adapt to what ever life throws at us. Psychotherapy works best when we recognise we have strengths not just weaknesses, our symptoms are part of us not all of us, change is about both loss and gain and that insight and self-knowledge is the basis for real enduring change.
I specialise in supporting clients with Complex PTSD/Relational Trauma, ADHD, Autism and maternal/paternal mental health but am not limited to these issues. I support adults of with a wide range of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, dissociation, self-harm and relationship challenges. Having someone truly listen and understand your experience can be a huge relief. However, the way I work involves more than just symptom management, I use approaches based on neuroscience, such as memory re-consolidation, that have been shown to create transformational shifts and lasting change.
I specialise in supporting clients with Complex PTSD/Relational Trauma, ADHD, Autism and maternal/paternal mental health but am not limited to these issues. I support adults of with a wide range of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, dissociation, self-harm and relationship challenges. Having someone truly listen and understand your experience can be a huge relief. However, the way I work involves more than just symptom management, I use approaches based on neuroscience, such as memory re-consolidation, that have been shown to create transformational shifts and lasting change.
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Parenting Counsellors
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.