Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Carlton, VIC
Hi, I'm Maggie.
I'm a psychologist passionate about supporting you in matters of parenting such as fertility, conception, loss, pregnancy, identity transitions, and raising humans.
If you've come across my profile you might be somewhere along this journey and looking for a grounding place to be supported. You might be feeling hopeless about trying to concieve, anxious about birth, or overwhelmed by the daily demands of parenthood. With some years of experience working in the prenatal, perinatal, and parenting space, I understand that the struggles related to parenting are vast! There is no wrong reason to reach out for support.
Hi, I'm Maggie.
I'm a psychologist passionate about supporting you in matters of parenting such as fertility, conception, loss, pregnancy, identity transitions, and raising humans.
If you've come across my profile you might be somewhere along this journey and looking for a grounding place to be supported. You might be feeling hopeless about trying to concieve, anxious about birth, or overwhelmed by the daily demands of parenthood. With some years of experience working in the prenatal, perinatal, and parenting space, I understand that the struggles related to parenting are vast! There is no wrong reason to reach out for support.
Angela is a health psychologist who is passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based treatment. She supports clients who experience a range of issues including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia, and substance use issues. Additionally, Angela has an interest in women's health including issues relating to pregnancy and menopause.
Angela is a health psychologist who is passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based treatment. She supports clients who experience a range of issues including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia, and substance use issues. Additionally, Angela has an interest in women's health including issues relating to pregnancy and menopause.
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.
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.
I follow a holistic approach, often centred on the practice of mind-body awareness to address any embodied stress and establish emotional balance, particularly during adolescence, for women's issues, relationship challenges, and other complex transformations including those related to different life stages or sexuality and gender affirmation journeys.
Hello, I work with individuals, couples and families who may be dealing with loss, grief, trauma or difficult life transitions. Many wish to explore the impact of these experiences on their identity or sense of self, often with or without ASD, ADHD, AuDHD or other diagnoses, and reflect on how this could be impacting on their relationships. Others wish to develop the communication tools to help feel seen, heard and understood. Together we navigate a range of challenges in a strengths-based way to reframe unhelpful thoughts, process internal conflicts and tune into deeper insights.
I follow a holistic approach, often centred on the practice of mind-body awareness to address any embodied stress and establish emotional balance, particularly during adolescence, for women's issues, relationship challenges, and other complex transformations including those related to different life stages or sexuality and gender affirmation journeys.
Hello, I work with individuals, couples and families who may be dealing with loss, grief, trauma or difficult life transitions. Many wish to explore the impact of these experiences on their identity or sense of self, often with or without ASD, ADHD, AuDHD or other diagnoses, and reflect on how this could be impacting on their relationships. Others wish to develop the communication tools to help feel seen, heard and understood. Together we navigate a range of challenges in a strengths-based way to reframe unhelpful thoughts, process internal conflicts and tune into deeper insights.
My ideal client is an adult or older adolescent who brings long‑running relationship patterns, the lingering impact of childhood trauma, or chronic low mood and wants deeper, lasting change; they’re tired of repeating the same outcomes and ready to understand the origins of their reactions rather than just manage symptoms. They need a safe, non‑judgemental space, a clear formulation that links past experiences to present problems, and practical skills they can use between sessions. Their goals are to reduce shame and reactivity, build secure, reciprocal relationships, stabilise mood and daily routines, and develop boundaries.
My ideal client is an adult or older adolescent who brings long‑running relationship patterns, the lingering impact of childhood trauma, or chronic low mood and wants deeper, lasting change; they’re tired of repeating the same outcomes and ready to understand the origins of their reactions rather than just manage symptoms. They need a safe, non‑judgemental space, a clear formulation that links past experiences to present problems, and practical skills they can use between sessions. Their goals are to reduce shame and reactivity, build secure, reciprocal relationships, stabilise mood and daily routines, and develop boundaries.
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris is a senior clinical psychologist with further training in psychoanalysis. She has an established private practice and has worked in specialist public mental health services, community health services, and the university sector. 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 specialist public mental health services, community health services, and the university sector. 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.
There are many great therapy options available, here’s a few reasons why you might like to work with me. My approach is grounded in Gestalt psychotherapy, which differs from many conventional forms of therapy. I do not focus on analysing problems or managing symptoms, rather I work to uncover and address the deeper issues that may be contributing to your difficulties, leading to natural, meaningful and lasting change. Another important difference is accessibility. I intentionally keep my overheads low so that I can offer high-quality psychotherapy at a more affordable rate.
There are many great therapy options available, here’s a few reasons why you might like to work with me. My approach is grounded in Gestalt psychotherapy, which differs from many conventional forms of therapy. I do not focus on analysing problems or managing symptoms, rather I work to uncover and address the deeper issues that may be contributing to your difficulties, leading to natural, meaningful and lasting change. Another important difference is accessibility. I intentionally keep my overheads low so that I can offer high-quality psychotherapy at a more affordable rate.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has worked in public and private mental health settings since 2008. I understand the many problems that can arise as a result of trauma, childhood abuse, stressful life circumstances and transitions, having worked with people who have experienced childhood and adult trauma, abuse and neglect. I have worked extensively with victims of sexual abuse and assault. I am experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression and mood disorders, panic and anxiety, OCD, anger issues, emotion regulation difficulties, grief and loss, relationship problems, post-traumatic stress, personality disorders.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has worked in public and private mental health settings since 2008. I understand the many problems that can arise as a result of trauma, childhood abuse, stressful life circumstances and transitions, having worked with people who have experienced childhood and adult trauma, abuse and neglect. I have worked extensively with victims of sexual abuse and assault. I am experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression and mood disorders, panic and anxiety, OCD, anger issues, emotion regulation difficulties, grief and loss, relationship problems, post-traumatic stress, personality disorders.
I am a registered Psychotherapist with PACFA. As an integrative psychotherapist and couples therapist my approach is relational and collaborative. I embrace your unique experience and prioritise creating a safe, supportive and non - judgmental environment for you to navigate the intricate concerns you may be facing. You will be met with warmth, curiosity and respect. I trust in you and your process and believe in our innate capacity for change, growth and healing. My approach is integrative, humanistic, existential, holistic and draws from trauma informed, developmental and systemic frameworks. I offer mindfulness and somatic
I am a registered Psychotherapist with PACFA. As an integrative psychotherapist and couples therapist my approach is relational and collaborative. I embrace your unique experience and prioritise creating a safe, supportive and non - judgmental environment for you to navigate the intricate concerns you may be facing. You will be met with warmth, curiosity and respect. I trust in you and your process and believe in our innate capacity for change, growth and healing. My approach is integrative, humanistic, existential, holistic and draws from trauma informed, developmental and systemic frameworks. I offer mindfulness and somatic
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.
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
Many people find themselves troubled by long-standing symptoms, or a sense of feeling held back by something. Often, for a range of different reasons, there have been experiences 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 provide 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 many facets of life.
Many people find themselves troubled by long-standing symptoms, or a sense of feeling held back by something. Often, for a range of different reasons, there have been experiences 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 provide 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 many facets of life.
Natasha is a registered psychotherapist with a Master's in Counselling. Natasha enjoys engaging with clients through her warm, humorous style fostering a collaborative approach. Being raised within a Malaysian-Indian community gave Natasha an understanding and appreciation of the unique intricacies that exist within diverse communities. Her commitment to cultural sensitivity, community-based value systems and sex-positivity ensures that clients from various backgrounds feel understood and supported.
Natasha is a registered psychotherapist with a Master's in Counselling. Natasha enjoys engaging with clients through her warm, humorous style fostering a collaborative approach. Being raised within a Malaysian-Indian community gave Natasha an understanding and appreciation of the unique intricacies that exist within diverse communities. Her commitment to cultural sensitivity, community-based value systems and sex-positivity ensures that clients from various backgrounds feel understood and supported.
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.
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 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.
Hi, I’m Patricia Martins, a Portuguese and Spanish speaking psychologist who helps immigrants find their place in Australia. I know how hard it can be to leave your home country and start a new life in a different culture. I’ve been there myself. That’s why I decided to dedicate my career to helping people like you, who are going through a similar journey. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress, anxiety, loneliness, or any other issue, I’m here to support you and help you thrive in your new environment.
Hi, I’m Patricia Martins, a Portuguese and Spanish speaking psychologist who helps immigrants find their place in Australia. I know how hard it can be to leave your home country and start a new life in a different culture. I’ve been there myself. That’s why I decided to dedicate my career to helping people like you, who are going through a similar journey. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress, anxiety, loneliness, or any other issue, I’m here to support you and help you thrive in your new environment.
I offer treatment and support for a range of concerns including general mental health, eating disorders, body image concerns, body dysmorphia, LGBTQIA+ mental health, neurodivergence, identity and self-exploration, and anxiety. I am also interested in interpersonal and attachment issues, assertiveness and boundary establishment, and adjustment to change.
I have extensive training and experience in the treatment of eating disorders and maintain a weight inclusive and trauma informed perspective.
I offer treatment and support for a range of concerns including general mental health, eating disorders, body image concerns, body dysmorphia, LGBTQIA+ mental health, neurodivergence, identity and self-exploration, and anxiety. I am also interested in interpersonal and attachment issues, assertiveness and boundary establishment, and adjustment to change.
I have extensive training and experience in the treatment of eating disorders and maintain a weight inclusive and trauma informed perspective.
People often come to psychotherapy as an alternative to mainstream psychological treatments, in the hope of finding deeper resolutions to long standing issues. Psychotherapy indeed offers a path to resolving underlying causes of mental health or relational issues, through longer term therapy. In my practice of psychotherapy, I offer a reflective relationship, where we use the body (somatic therapy) and our relationship (interpersonal therapy), as sources of insight and change. This process can not only relieve symptoms such as anxiety or depression but also provides fundamental insights into who you are and who you might want to be.
People often come to psychotherapy as an alternative to mainstream psychological treatments, in the hope of finding deeper resolutions to long standing issues. Psychotherapy indeed offers a path to resolving underlying causes of mental health or relational issues, through longer term therapy. In my practice of psychotherapy, I offer a reflective relationship, where we use the body (somatic therapy) and our relationship (interpersonal therapy), as sources of insight and change. This process can not only relieve symptoms such as anxiety or depression but also provides fundamental insights into who you are and who you might want to be.
You're Asian Australian, high-functioning, and carrying the silent weight of family pressure, perfectionism, and cultural beauty standards. You’ve learned that achievement is the bare minimum and emotional suppression is the only way to belong. Navigating intergenerational trauma or feeling "not Asian enough" is exhausting. '
You don't need to translate your life to get help.
Previous therapy felt frustrating when explaining cultural context took up half the session. I understand why you can't just "go no contact," why career feels like survival, and why shame runs deeper than Western textbooks realize.
You're Asian Australian, high-functioning, and carrying the silent weight of family pressure, perfectionism, and cultural beauty standards. You’ve learned that achievement is the bare minimum and emotional suppression is the only way to belong. Navigating intergenerational trauma or feeling "not Asian enough" is exhausting. '
You don't need to translate your life to get help.
Previous therapy felt frustrating when explaining cultural context took up half the session. I understand why you can't just "go no contact," why career feels like survival, and why shame runs deeper than Western textbooks realize.
Celadon Psychology is a boutique practice in Carlton, Melbourne. Celadon Psychology offers in person or telehealth appointments. Individual psychological therapy, Couples therapy and Supervision are services provided by our practice.
Celadon Psychology is a boutique practice in Carlton, Melbourne. Celadon Psychology offers in person or telehealth appointments. Individual psychological therapy, Couples therapy and Supervision are services provided by our practice.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.