Codependency Psychologists and Therapists in Chelsea, VIC

Chloe Shale
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Chloe has extensive experience providing individual therapy across private practice, NDIS, and community mental health settings. Chloe supports clients navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, adjustment difficulties, life transitions, trauma, and addiction. She also provides guidance to parents of neurodivergent children, combining therapeutic support with positive behaviour strategies.
Chloe has extensive experience providing individual therapy across private practice, NDIS, and community mental health settings. Chloe supports clients navigating a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, panic attacks, adjustment difficulties, life transitions, trauma, and addiction. She also provides guidance to parents of neurodivergent children, combining therapeutic support with positive behaviour strategies.
0422 092 191 View 0422 092 191
Jubilee Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Moving to Balnarring on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula on July 1st. Helping women move from overwhelm and shutdown to calm, clarity, and confidence. Feeling overwhelmed, shut down, or like you’ve lost yourself? At Jubilee Counselling in Balnarring (New Location)…I support women experiencing anxiety, emotional neglect, and trauma responses to feel safe, understood, and gently reconnect with who they are. You may find yourself overthinking, going into “freeze,” or struggling to express your feelings. In a calm, supportive space, we work at your pace to build confidence, emotional clarity, and a stronger sense of self.
Moving to Balnarring on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula on July 1st. Helping women move from overwhelm and shutdown to calm, clarity, and confidence. Feeling overwhelmed, shut down, or like you’ve lost yourself? At Jubilee Counselling in Balnarring (New Location)…I support women experiencing anxiety, emotional neglect, and trauma responses to feel safe, understood, and gently reconnect with who they are. You may find yourself overthinking, going into “freeze,” or struggling to express your feelings. In a calm, supportive space, we work at your pace to build confidence, emotional clarity, and a stronger sense of self.
(03) 8771 5909 View (03) 8771 5909
Brooke Harris
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Brooke is passionate about providing assessment and therapy that is evidence based, ethical, flexible, informative and personalised to the individual’s needs. She uses a trauma informed and culturally inclusive lens drawing on her training and expertise in Psychological Assessment, Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) ,Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , Narrative Therapy, Sensory Motor Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Creative Art therapy.
Brooke is passionate about providing assessment and therapy that is evidence based, ethical, flexible, informative and personalised to the individual’s needs. She uses a trauma informed and culturally inclusive lens drawing on her training and expertise in Psychological Assessment, Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) ,Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , Narrative Therapy, Sensory Motor Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Creative Art therapy.
(03) 5905 7095 View (03) 5905 7095
Grecia Sanchez Sanchez
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many of the people who come to me have reached a point where they’re ready for something to shift. They’re tired of repeating the same patterns, feeling disconnected, or sensing that life could be different but not knowing where to begin. Some are navigating depression, anxiety, or grief; others are carrying the impact of trauma, family violence, or crime. Many are simply starting their personal development journey and feel unsure where or how to start. What they all share is a readiness to understand themselves more deeply and take steps toward meaningful change.
Many of the people who come to me have reached a point where they’re ready for something to shift. They’re tired of repeating the same patterns, feeling disconnected, or sensing that life could be different but not knowing where to begin. Some are navigating depression, anxiety, or grief; others are carrying the impact of trauma, family violence, or crime. Many are simply starting their personal development journey and feel unsure where or how to start. What they all share is a readiness to understand themselves more deeply and take steps toward meaningful change.
(03) 5905 9339 View (03) 5905 9339

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Hania Gorski
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I work with individuals, couples and families on their relationships - addressing challenges in some stages of the relationship, communication issues, relational crisis/trauma, or other complex matters (neurodiversity, psychosexual issues, parenting). I help my clients improve communication and connections with others, identify obstacles, remove them, and support relational and personal growth.
I work with individuals, couples and families on their relationships - addressing challenges in some stages of the relationship, communication issues, relational crisis/trauma, or other complex matters (neurodiversity, psychosexual issues, parenting). I help my clients improve communication and connections with others, identify obstacles, remove them, and support relational and personal growth.
(02) 5661 8004 View (02) 5661 8004
Richard T
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Do you feel fundamentally broken? Do you find yourself falling back into people pleasing or controlling behaviours, even though you really want to change them? Do you keep finding yourself in relationships with the same sorts of people or in the same type of dynamic? Lasting change can be possible by being gently curious about what parts are bringing us back into our old patterns, and what beliefs or emotions those parts carry. With practice and insight, you can be aware which parts are driving your actions and compassionately make new choices.
Do you feel fundamentally broken? Do you find yourself falling back into people pleasing or controlling behaviours, even though you really want to change them? Do you keep finding yourself in relationships with the same sorts of people or in the same type of dynamic? Lasting change can be possible by being gently curious about what parts are bringing us back into our old patterns, and what beliefs or emotions those parts carry. With practice and insight, you can be aware which parts are driving your actions and compassionately make new choices.
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Barbara Zoroddu
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
South Melbourne, VIC 3205
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.
(03) 7003 2118 View (03) 7003 2118
The Alchemical Therapist
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
Caulfield, VIC 3162
For men who feel stuck, disconnected, or under pressure to “hold it together.” You may be struggling with confidence, emotional struggles: anger, anxiety, stress, intimacy, or relationship breakdowns. Some are navigating separation, fatherhood, or conflicts with a partner. Others want clarity, purpose, and stronger boundaries. You want practical tools, honest conversation, and real change, not just talking, but understanding why you think and feel this way and how to move forward with strength and self-respect.
For men who feel stuck, disconnected, or under pressure to “hold it together.” You may be struggling with confidence, emotional struggles: anger, anxiety, stress, intimacy, or relationship breakdowns. Some are navigating separation, fatherhood, or conflicts with a partner. Others want clarity, purpose, and stronger boundaries. You want practical tools, honest conversation, and real change, not just talking, but understanding why you think and feel this way and how to move forward with strength and self-respect.
0428 547 354 View 0428 547 354
Melissa Essence
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Through the Boundaries & Belonging program, Melissa supports women in healing Codependency and Development Trauma by uncovering the root cause and teaching embodiment practices for healing nervous system wounds, allowing you to thrive in relationships and live the life you want.
I help you to understand your core trauma; get to the root of your issues and teach practical tools to support and regulate your nervouse system. You can heal the trauma in your body so you can feel secure in yourself and have the confidence to set boundaries and have healthy relatationships.
Through the Boundaries & Belonging program, Melissa supports women in healing Codependency and Development Trauma by uncovering the root cause and teaching embodiment practices for healing nervous system wounds, allowing you to thrive in relationships and live the life you want.
I help you to understand your core trauma; get to the root of your issues and teach practical tools to support and regulate your nervouse system. You can heal the trauma in your body so you can feel secure in yourself and have the confidence to set boundaries and have healthy relatationships.
(08) 7008 7935 View (08) 7008 7935
Bianca Stephenson-Gromer
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Albert Park, VIC 3206
Whether you're a child, adolescent, adult or part of a family facing challenges, I'm here to support you. With extensive experience offering counselling and psychological support, my expertise covers a range of issues, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, stress management, eating disorders, trauma and abuse, family violence, child and adolescent mental health, and parenting. I recognise each individual's unique psychology journey, and adopt a collaborative approach to address mental health.
Whether you're a child, adolescent, adult or part of a family facing challenges, I'm here to support you. With extensive experience offering counselling and psychological support, my expertise covers a range of issues, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, stress management, eating disorders, trauma and abuse, family violence, child and adolescent mental health, and parenting. I recognise each individual's unique psychology journey, and adopt a collaborative approach to address mental health.
(03) 7020 2726 View (03) 7020 2726
NorthPsych Melbourne
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
West Melbourne, VIC 3003
I am passionate about helping clients turn emotional challenges into emotional growth. I believe that everyone has inner strengths to overcome challenges and has the potential to live a rich and meaningful life. I can offer immediate appointments for new clients.
I am passionate about helping clients turn emotional challenges into emotional growth. I believe that everyone has inner strengths to overcome challenges and has the potential to live a rich and meaningful life. I can offer immediate appointments for new clients.
1300 674 392 View 1300 674 392
Dr Monique Steen
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Dr Monique Steen, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working in private, public and community mental health settings, as well as within government agencies and schools. Monique provides clinical psychology services to adults and adolescents with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), body focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs), phobias, anxiety disorders, tics/tourette syndrome, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, perinatal/postnatal difficulties, grief/loss, and general life stress. Alongside clinical practice, Monique is a board approved clinical supervisor.
Dr Monique Steen, PhD, is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience working in private, public and community mental health settings, as well as within government agencies and schools. Monique provides clinical psychology services to adults and adolescents with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), body focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs), phobias, anxiety disorders, tics/tourette syndrome, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, perinatal/postnatal difficulties, grief/loss, and general life stress. Alongside clinical practice, Monique is a board approved clinical supervisor.
0447 092 028 View 0447 092 028
Phillip Mota
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Mornington, VIC 3931
I am genuinely inspired by an individual’s ability to endure suffering and still move forward, and by the human spirit’s innate capacity for healing. I believe therapy serves as the solid ground upon which a person's suffering is witnessed, held and honoured. From this place, together we explore their history, wounds, and trauma - the roots of their suffering. By establishing this foundation, we pave the way for transformation, nurturing new ways of being, and enabling lasting change. I work with clients to explore and address attitudes, behaviours, and thought patterns that may hinder the realization of their true potential..
I am genuinely inspired by an individual’s ability to endure suffering and still move forward, and by the human spirit’s innate capacity for healing. I believe therapy serves as the solid ground upon which a person's suffering is witnessed, held and honoured. From this place, together we explore their history, wounds, and trauma - the roots of their suffering. By establishing this foundation, we pave the way for transformation, nurturing new ways of being, and enabling lasting change. I work with clients to explore and address attitudes, behaviours, and thought patterns that may hinder the realization of their true potential..
(03) 5905 7115 View (03) 5905 7115
Kyra Cox Counselling
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Northcote, VIC 3070
Our intimate relationships and the bonds we build with each other are an integral part of our physical and psychological wellbeing. Kyra offers an inclusive therapeutic service to both individuals and couples, looking to strengthen their relationships.
Our intimate relationships and the bonds we build with each other are an integral part of our physical and psychological wellbeing. Kyra offers an inclusive therapeutic service to both individuals and couples, looking to strengthen their relationships.
(03) 9118 9016 View (03) 9118 9016
Clare Barrett
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
I am a dedicated psychotherapist & hypnotherapist, willing & ready to work with the willing & ready. I work with all ages and genders and have a passion for working with men and with adolescents. Relationships, addictions, anxiety and stress can make life feel like a burden. If you feel the heavy weight of your situation, I am here to help you de-stress and simplify. Together we will cast light on your thinking, your emotions and behavioural patterns to create a new view. I work systemically, informed by IFS (Internal Family Systems) so we look at all your internal parts and all your external parts, for an integrated solution.
I am a dedicated psychotherapist & hypnotherapist, willing & ready to work with the willing & ready. I work with all ages and genders and have a passion for working with men and with adolescents. Relationships, addictions, anxiety and stress can make life feel like a burden. If you feel the heavy weight of your situation, I am here to help you de-stress and simplify. Together we will cast light on your thinking, your emotions and behavioural patterns to create a new view. I work systemically, informed by IFS (Internal Family Systems) so we look at all your internal parts and all your external parts, for an integrated solution.
(03) 4422 2033 View (03) 4422 2033
Jes Anderberg
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
Jes is a integrative therapist, who helps clients to safely explore themselves and their experiences more deeply, in ways that don't just rely on the intellect. With a warm and validating approach, this process is well suited to people who are feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or who are having a challenging time in life and need to find a way forward.
Jes is a integrative therapist, who helps clients to safely explore themselves and their experiences more deeply, in ways that don't just rely on the intellect. With a warm and validating approach, this process is well suited to people who are feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or who are having a challenging time in life and need to find a way forward.
(03) 9344 1636 View (03) 9344 1636
Brett Fernandez
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
3 Endorsed
Keysborough, VIC 3173
Warm, responsive, and individualised psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups—wherever you are on your mental health journey. Whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed in your relationships, or simply needing space to reflect, I offer a safe place to explore what’s shaped you and how you’d like to grow. Together, we’ll build insight, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with your values to help you live more clearly, confidently, and easily. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about discovering what’s possible when you’re heard, understood, and supported in your challenges!
Warm, responsive, and individualised psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups—wherever you are on your mental health journey. Whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed in your relationships, or simply needing space to reflect, I offer a safe place to explore what’s shaped you and how you’d like to grow. Together, we’ll build insight, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with your values to help you live more clearly, confidently, and easily. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about discovering what’s possible when you’re heard, understood, and supported in your challenges!
(03) 8771 5671 View (03) 8771 5671
Wendy Rosa Bas
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Struggling in your intimate relationship(s)? Whether you are navigating ethical non-monogamy, open relationships, polyamory, or kink dynamics, you're not alone - and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I’m a queer, pansexual, polyamorous counsellor (she/her) living an ENM lifestyle, and I bring both lived and professional experience to this work. I offer a safe, affirming space where your unique needs, values, and relationship structures are deeply respected. My approach is warm, non-judgemental, and empowering - I’m here to help you show up fully as yourself while building the kind of connections that feel right for you.
Struggling in your intimate relationship(s)? Whether you are navigating ethical non-monogamy, open relationships, polyamory, or kink dynamics, you're not alone - and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. I’m a queer, pansexual, polyamorous counsellor (she/her) living an ENM lifestyle, and I bring both lived and professional experience to this work. I offer a safe, affirming space where your unique needs, values, and relationship structures are deeply respected. My approach is warm, non-judgemental, and empowering - I’m here to help you show up fully as yourself while building the kind of connections that feel right for you.
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Bel Fin
Psychotherapist, ACA-L3
4 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
If find yourself in the same patterns in relationships, with family members, partners, friends, kids or at work? Do you feel lonely, anxious in connection, or like you can’t quite find your place with others? Or maybe your childhood left you with wounds that still shape how you show up today. I work with adults who want to understand where their patterns come from and genuinely change them. Not just manage symptoms. My work draws on attachment, family systems, nervous system regulation, somatic therapy, and emotionally focused approaches. Together we look at your history, relationships, issues & patterns to make lasting change.
If find yourself in the same patterns in relationships, with family members, partners, friends, kids or at work? Do you feel lonely, anxious in connection, or like you can’t quite find your place with others? Or maybe your childhood left you with wounds that still shape how you show up today. I work with adults who want to understand where their patterns come from and genuinely change them. Not just manage symptoms. My work draws on attachment, family systems, nervous system regulation, somatic therapy, and emotionally focused approaches. Together we look at your history, relationships, issues & patterns to make lasting change.
0430 113 633 View 0430 113 633
Andrea Murray
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
I am a registered counsellor and supervisor working with adult individuals and couples. My credentials include working with clients struggling with compulsive behaviours, addiction treatment, helping couples heal from betrayal trauma / affair recovery / partner cheating. I see couples for pre-marriage counselling also. My specialisation is in compulsive behaviours including unwanted online sexual behaviour, pornography, and also those who are partnered with someone with these behaviours which is impacting the relationship and you negatively.
I am a registered counsellor and supervisor working with adult individuals and couples. My credentials include working with clients struggling with compulsive behaviours, addiction treatment, helping couples heal from betrayal trauma / affair recovery / partner cheating. I see couples for pre-marriage counselling also. My specialisation is in compulsive behaviours including unwanted online sexual behaviour, pornography, and also those who are partnered with someone with these behaviours which is impacting the relationship and you negatively.
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Codependency Therapists
What therapy types help with codependency problems?
Both couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) can help with the relationship difficulties referred to as codependency. Such problems typically include inappropriate feelings of responsibility for a loved one’s destructive behavior, irrational patterns of thinking about such behavior, and family interaction patterns in which the needs of one troubled member override the needs of others in a household.

What happens in therapy for codependency?
Spouses and family members learn and practice how to interact and support each other in a healthy way without sacrificing their own needs or well-being. They learn the limits of their responsibility for their loved ones and correct faulty patterns of thinking and feeling that underlie codependent behavior. Individuals may be encouraged to nurture an array of social relationships and to cultivate their own talents and interests so that they develop a healthy sense of self outside the family.

How does therapy help a person or couple overcome codependency?
Therapy helps people establish healthy ways of being in a relationship. Spouses and family members learn how to nurture and support one another without sacrificing their own needs or allowing the needs of one person to dominate the dynamic. Individuals learn how to say no and set boundaries, and how to maintain their own identity and self-esteem. Therapy helps people understand that they are not responsible for the feelings and actions of others. It also helps individuals deal with the turbulence that can come from living with a person suffering from such conditions as substance abuse and mental illness.

What is the goal of therapy for codependency?
One goal of therapy for codependency is to alleviate feelings of responsibility for and correct irrational patterns of thinking about loved ones whose behavioral problems override the needs of others in a household. Therapy helps people establish healthy boundaries of behavior and speak up for their own needs in a relationship. In addition, people learn how to maintain a healthy relationship, one in which both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity.