Couples Psychologists and Therapists in Caulfield

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Sarah Doubleday
Psychotherapist, MA, AMHSW
Caulfield, VIC 3162
I provide therapy for individuals (including children, teens/young people and adults), couples, and families that emphasises authenticity, plain language, connection, and growth.
I am an accredited mental health social worker and family therapist with over 10 years of experience in mental health services. I support children, teenagers, parents, couples, and adults in both individual counselling and couple/family settings. I also provide specialist teaching for Family Therapy masters students and supervision.
I provide therapy for individuals (including children, teens/young people and adults), couples, and families that emphasises authenticity, plain language, connection, and growth.
I am an accredited mental health social worker and family therapist with over 10 years of experience in mental health services. I support children, teenagers, parents, couples, and adults in both individual counselling and couple/family settings. I also provide specialist teaching for Family Therapy masters students and supervision.
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Ciaran Barton
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Caulfield, VIC 3162
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience understanding the complexities within relationships, providing support to both individuals, couples, and families.
My academic research focuses on ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with particular emphasis on challenges during developmental transitions. I have received specialist training in personality disorders, family therapy—including work with couples and same-sex couples—and psychological interventions tailored to the LGBT+ community.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience understanding the complexities within relationships, providing support to both individuals, couples, and families.
My academic research focuses on ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with particular emphasis on challenges during developmental transitions. I have received specialist training in personality disorders, family therapy—including work with couples and same-sex couples—and psychological interventions tailored to the LGBT+ community.
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My Psychology Coach
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
We aim to help you improve your Health, Well-being, Function and Performance in Work, Life and Relationships.
Are you someone who wants to live life passionately, happily, and successfully... but could use a little help? Receive dedicated, focused support to work through and prevail over your challenges. Find more happiness and fulfilment in life and achieve more of your potential. Live authentically, understanding yourself and others better. Decode situations effectively and efficiently, navigating toward your goals with expert strategies. Heal traumas of the past and improve your mood. Get organised and perform at your best. We can help.
We aim to help you improve your Health, Well-being, Function and Performance in Work, Life and Relationships.
Are you someone who wants to live life passionately, happily, and successfully... but could use a little help? Receive dedicated, focused support to work through and prevail over your challenges. Find more happiness and fulfilment in life and achieve more of your potential. Live authentically, understanding yourself and others better. Decode situations effectively and efficiently, navigating toward your goals with expert strategies. Heal traumas of the past and improve your mood. Get organised and perform at your best. We can help.
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Dr Shikha Gray
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I work with adults & couples dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD & complex trauma, relationship difficulties, OCD and other emotional concerns.
In therapy, I strive to be fully present with you and create a warm, nurturing, collaborative space. While I tailor my approach to your needs, my way of working resonates with those seeking self-understanding and new ways of responding to life's challenges. My practice is mainly psychodynamic, drawing on EMDR, CBT, ACT, ERP & other modalities as needed.
I work with adults & couples dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD & complex trauma, relationship difficulties, OCD and other emotional concerns.
In therapy, I strive to be fully present with you and create a warm, nurturing, collaborative space. While I tailor my approach to your needs, my way of working resonates with those seeking self-understanding and new ways of responding to life's challenges. My practice is mainly psychodynamic, drawing on EMDR, CBT, ACT, ERP & other modalities as needed.
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Port Phillip Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
We provide counselling for children, adults and couples across a broad range of issues including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, grief, trauma, infidelity, and relationship issues.
Our team of 9 male and female psychologists offer counselling face-to-face, via Telehealth or phone. Our Chelsea clinic offers assessments for ADHD and ASD. . You can obtain a Medicare rebate with a Mental Health Care Plan or a rebate from your private health funds with "extras" cover. There's no out of pocket cost with the NDIS. We do not bulk bill.
We provide counselling for children, adults and couples across a broad range of issues including: anxiety, depression, ADHD, ASD, grief, trauma, infidelity, and relationship issues.
Our team of 9 male and female psychologists offer counselling face-to-face, via Telehealth or phone. Our Chelsea clinic offers assessments for ADHD and ASD. . You can obtain a Medicare rebate with a Mental Health Care Plan or a rebate from your private health funds with "extras" cover. There's no out of pocket cost with the NDIS. We do not bulk bill.
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Orly Miller
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
You might know the relationship is not healthy, yet struggle to let go.
I specialise in limerence and attachment dynamics. Using an integrative, evidence-based approach that includes CBT, EFT, and psychodynamic insight, I help you understand the roots of obsessive attachment, reduce emotional intensity, and build more secure and grounded relational patterns.
You might know the relationship is not healthy, yet struggle to let go.
I specialise in limerence and attachment dynamics. Using an integrative, evidence-based approach that includes CBT, EFT, and psychodynamic insight, I help you understand the roots of obsessive attachment, reduce emotional intensity, and build more secure and grounded relational patterns.
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Kyla Edinburg
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I have over 10 years experience in working with complex issues. I like to work with all types of people and all types of difficulties. I offer an opportunity to explore your life and yourself and for you gain insight into your behaviour in a non-judgmental and safe space. I am comfortable with short-term or long term therapy.
I have over 10 years experience in working with complex issues. I like to work with all types of people and all types of difficulties. I offer an opportunity to explore your life and yourself and for you gain insight into your behaviour in a non-judgmental and safe space. I am comfortable with short-term or long term therapy.
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MSRCC - Specialist Relationship Therapists
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
Melbourne Specialist Relationship Counselling Clinic (MSRCC) provides specialised couple, relationship and marriage counselling for couples and individuals seeking relationship support and more from their relationship.
Do you find yourself encountering a persistent cycle of negative behaviours where you seem to grapple with the same issues time and time again? Do you often experience similar feelings and run into the same or similar obstacles? Do you experience conflict around your sexual relationship and/or parenting?
Melbourne Specialist Relationship Counselling Clinic (MSRCC) provides specialised couple, relationship and marriage counselling for couples and individuals seeking relationship support and more from their relationship.
Do you find yourself encountering a persistent cycle of negative behaviours where you seem to grapple with the same issues time and time again? Do you often experience similar feelings and run into the same or similar obstacles? Do you experience conflict around your sexual relationship and/or parenting?
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Natasha Moshinsky
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I specialise in working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
I utilise a range of therapeutic approaches to facilitate a deeper insight into an Individual's emotions, and experience. These include psychodynamic approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, Internal Family System’s Therapy, Emotion Focused and Family Therapy.
I specialise in working with children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families.
I utilise a range of therapeutic approaches to facilitate a deeper insight into an Individual's emotions, and experience. These include psychodynamic approaches, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, Internal Family System’s Therapy, Emotion Focused and Family Therapy.
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Kara Lee John
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Anxiety, depression, difficult/abusive relationships, addictive behaviours, and self-harm can all be caused or made worse by a trauma history.
I specialise in trauma informed care and have a deep understanding of the complex and long-lasting impacts it can have on you. In some cases, therapy itself can be a source of more trauma. Your safety is my highest priority as we work together and empower you to have a say in how we approach your symptoms. There is no one size fits all and so with your feedback, we will find the best suited interventions for you.
Anxiety, depression, difficult/abusive relationships, addictive behaviours, and self-harm can all be caused or made worse by a trauma history.
I specialise in trauma informed care and have a deep understanding of the complex and long-lasting impacts it can have on you. In some cases, therapy itself can be a source of more trauma. Your safety is my highest priority as we work together and empower you to have a say in how we approach your symptoms. There is no one size fits all and so with your feedback, we will find the best suited interventions for you.
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Karen Woodbury
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I believe that real change begins in the therapeutic relationship itself, in the safety to be honest and the support to move forward.
I work from a strength and values-based approach, providing a supportive environment to explore and challenge thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. My practice is person-centred and humanistic, drawing on a variety of psychological modalities. I believe the most effective therapy is flexible, shaped by what you're facing.
I believe that real change begins in the therapeutic relationship itself, in the safety to be honest and the support to move forward.
I work from a strength and values-based approach, providing a supportive environment to explore and challenge thoughts, feelings, and behaviour. My practice is person-centred and humanistic, drawing on a variety of psychological modalities. I believe the most effective therapy is flexible, shaped by what you're facing.
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Kyo Chung
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges.
Emotions offer valuable insights into our core needs. I guide my clients in developing emotional intelligence, strengthening relational connections, and cultivating resilience. I have a special passion for supporting parents and children, helping them navigate parenting challenges and bridge cultural and generational differences.
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges.
Emotions offer valuable insights into our core needs. I guide my clients in developing emotional intelligence, strengthening relational connections, and cultivating resilience. I have a special passion for supporting parents and children, helping them navigate parenting challenges and bridge cultural and generational differences.
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Dr Chris Trewavas
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I often work with people struggling with relationships, adjusting to change, searching for meaning, or trying to solve complex problems.
I use evidence-based healthcare strategies to give people a set of skills they can take away with them and apply in everyday life.
I often work with people struggling with relationships, adjusting to change, searching for meaning, or trying to solve complex problems.
I use evidence-based healthcare strategies to give people a set of skills they can take away with them and apply in everyday life.
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Sylvie Braverman
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My clients are individuals and couples, who struggle to maintain healthy, compassionate, and meaningful relationships with themselves and their loved ones.
I am a registered clinical counsellor. I use Emotion-Focused Therapy as my main mode of practice. EFT is Person Centred/Humanistic. It is based on the Attachment and Identity theory. It also means that in therapy, I prioritise working on emotions. You may have learned to avoid and suppress your feelings, or they may have overwhelmed you. In therapy, I aim to support you in befriending and welcoming your feelings so they become a resource as they are meant to be and not a hindrance.
My clients are individuals and couples, who struggle to maintain healthy, compassionate, and meaningful relationships with themselves and their loved ones.
I am a registered clinical counsellor. I use Emotion-Focused Therapy as my main mode of practice. EFT is Person Centred/Humanistic. It is based on the Attachment and Identity theory. It also means that in therapy, I prioritise working on emotions. You may have learned to avoid and suppress your feelings, or they may have overwhelmed you. In therapy, I aim to support you in befriending and welcoming your feelings so they become a resource as they are meant to be and not a hindrance.
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Xue Yuki Mei
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I am Yuki. I am a neurodivergent (AuDHD) & queer counsellor who is committed to providing a safe & nonjudgmental (shame-free) space for all genders, identities, neurotypes, and bodies. I collaborate with clients to explore their unique inner experiences being identified as neurodivergent; LGBTQIA+; CALD and more. I work from a non-pathologising stance, meaning that I will not see clients solely as their labels and/or diagnoses, rather, each person is their own unique being and we co-design strategies that work for the particular individual/situation.
Hi, I am Yuki. I am a neurodivergent (AuDHD) & queer counsellor who is committed to providing a safe & nonjudgmental (shame-free) space for all genders, identities, neurotypes, and bodies. I collaborate with clients to explore their unique inner experiences being identified as neurodivergent; LGBTQIA+; CALD and more. I work from a non-pathologising stance, meaning that I will not see clients solely as their labels and/or diagnoses, rather, each person is their own unique being and we co-design strategies that work for the particular individual/situation.
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Tania Curlis
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
You may want to feel you have work that is more meaningful, happier relationships, or to resolve current or past difficult experiences.
I bring lived experience of a complex life, supporting family members through mental illness and disability and navigating health and community services. I’m a social worker with a Masters degree and extensive professional development in trauma informed approaches to therapy, working with compassion and sensitivity.
You may want to feel you have work that is more meaningful, happier relationships, or to resolve current or past difficult experiences.
I bring lived experience of a complex life, supporting family members through mental illness and disability and navigating health and community services. I’m a social worker with a Masters degree and extensive professional development in trauma informed approaches to therapy, working with compassion and sensitivity.
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Sandra Ifrah
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
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Dr Stephanie Shippen
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I enjoy working with clients to identify and overcome barriers, prepare and cope with life transitions, heal from trauma, tend and befriend feelings, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, build healthy relationships, and foster meaning and purpose in their life.
Providing warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative support is at the core of my practice. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy, gender affirming care, adjusting to parenthood, eating concerns and body image and multicultural concerns. I have extensive experience working with young adults.
I enjoy working with clients to identify and overcome barriers, prepare and cope with life transitions, heal from trauma, tend and befriend feelings, cultivate self-acceptance and self-compassion, build healthy relationships, and foster meaning and purpose in their life.
Providing warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative support is at the core of my practice. My areas of expertise include anxiety, depression, trauma, couples therapy, gender affirming care, adjusting to parenthood, eating concerns and body image and multicultural concerns. I have extensive experience working with young adults.
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Dr Ruth Schmidt Neven
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I provide couple and marital counselling as well as individual therapy and counselling to empower people to develop meaningful insight into their difficulties that can generate real change within a short period of time.
I am a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over four decades of experience working with adults, parents, couples and also children and families. I currently work with couples and adult individuals. I have undertaken specialised training in psychotherapy, have published widely and conduct professional training in Australia and overseas
I provide couple and marital counselling as well as individual therapy and counselling to empower people to develop meaningful insight into their difficulties that can generate real change within a short period of time.
I am a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with over four decades of experience working with adults, parents, couples and also children and families. I currently work with couples and adult individuals. I have undertaken specialised training in psychotherapy, have published widely and conduct professional training in Australia and overseas
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Vanessa Wylie: Relationship Therapist
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Serves Area
If you're in a relationship that's wearing you down, or you're out of one wondering how you ended up here again, I can help.
I'm trained in Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy and Gottman. I bring both warmth and honesty and my experience into to every session - you'll always know what we're working on and why. This is focused, purposeful work with a real framework, not open-ended exploration and repetition. In-person in South Yarra and Toorak. Telehealth across Australia.
If you're in a relationship that's wearing you down, or you're out of one wondering how you ended up here again, I can help.
I'm trained in Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy and Gottman. I bring both warmth and honesty and my experience into to every session - you'll always know what we're working on and why. This is focused, purposeful work with a real framework, not open-ended exploration and repetition. In-person in South Yarra and Toorak. Telehealth across Australia.
(03) 9605 3530 View (03) 9605 3530
FAQ - About Couples Therapy
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.