Counselling in Chirnside Park, VIC

Felix & Sage Psychology is a private practice located in Ringwood, Victoria. Our team of 12 clinicians provide tailored, accessible and affordable mental health care solutions to our clientele, by incorporating various evidence based therapeutic approaches to address their emotional and behavioral needs. Additionally, we are also open until 8pm some weeknights and some Saturdays to ensure we remain accessible to those working 9-5 jobs.

I offer support and counselling to women who are experiencing challenges in the areas of conception, pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood and parenting. This may include assisted conception, concerns about a pregnancy, preparation for birth and postpartum, transition to motherhood, difficult birth experience, overwhelm, low mood and anxiety, attachment difficulties, loss of identity, changes in relationships, parenting support. I also offer support and coaching to carers.

“The good life is a process, not a state of being” Carl Rogers. I bring my skills, compassion, empathy, and presence so we can explore your challenges. I’ll help you develop understanding and skills to better navigate them. Empowering you and supporting you to grow through your struggles, to build strength and resilience. I create a safe space for you to connect, express and grow. I have a warm and engaging style and focus on a strength-based, person-centered approach and work collaboratively with you to explore your emotional and psychological difficulties.

I am a clinical psychologist with 19 years of experience working with people with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, adhd, bipolar disorder, and borderline personality disorder..

As an Art therapist/Counsellor I work in relation to your needs and goals, in a safe non-judgemental space. During a session, I will check in with you to see if there is anything you would like to share or express. I will share a little about myself to help begin the therapeutic relationship. There is no need to be nervous or worry about being artistic as this is not necessary at all. I can help you work through issues with the healing power of this truly magical therapy. All you need is an open mind and a little curiosity, the sessions are totally driven by you, which means you can participate in the therapy at any stage.

I am passionate about providing clients with a safe, therapeutic environment, that allows them to create a rich and fulfilling life while navigating through emotions, trauma and mental health issues. My purpose is to support clients in finding a deeper understanding of themselves, to obtain emotional and mental freedom, and unlock a more expansive version of themselves. I work primarily with adults presenting with a range of emotional deregulation, trauma, self-worth, attachment and stress issues.

Psychotherapy is not just a process of healing it also one of personal growth and awakening to a deeper and richer life. My focus is holistic meaning I work the whole person and enter into your world to help you make sense of your feelings and experiences. Most of our wounds are formed in our early developmental years and have a deep impact on our sense of self. Therapy creates a safe place to explore and more deeply understand these traumas and develop strategies to help liberate us from suffering.

Are you done with the past weighing you down? OR Maybe it's the stresses and worry of tomorrow? OR Are you curious to learn more about yourself and grow? Then let me support the part of you that needs to be seen and heard, and most likely prioritised. Now is the time to become the person that takes control and ownership of their emotions, relationships, boundaries and life.

I am a qualified counsellor with a passion for working with couples, relationships, families, adolescents and individuals. My expertise areas are couples therapy, dugs and alcohol, trauma, ADHD and general depression and anxiety disorders. I worked in the social services for over 7 years as case manager, counsellor and group facilitator and now work in private practice full time. Over 4 years was spent specifically in drug and alcohol and have completed the 4 core competencies required by the Victorian Government to work in this field.

My experience is in helping my clients obtain better relationships with partners, family and friends. Specifically I focus on such areas as emotional awareness, self-insight, higher emotional intelligence, emotional astuteness, attachment style awareness. An overarching goal for my clients is to, ‘know thy self’, where you begin and end in your relationships, who are you? What is the essence of who you are?

I support the highly sensitive, the people pleasers and perfectionists to navigate anxiety, persistent tension and self-criticism. By reclaiming self care and fostering a self-kind relationship with yourself, you can feel more at peace in your body and mind. You might be feeling like you just need to 'get it together' but no matter how hard you try, you keep bumping into anxiety, exhaustion, persistent body aches and pains and feeling like you're never quite measuring up. I'd love to support you.

Margaret is a Registered Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor with a commitment to helping people find contentment and a sense of acceptance within themselves and their relationships. She works in a supportive and client centred way, and her practice is based in cognitive behavioural, schema therapy, and brief psychodynamic approaches. She is particularly interested in how people experience mental health concerns due to unhelpful interpersonal and behavioural patterns in their daily lives.

I want to see people be and achieve their very best by learning to overcome or manage the challenges that life inevitably throws at us. By understanding themselves and others, tapping into their strengths and adopting the right tools, I believe everyone has the potential to reach their goals and have meaningful relationships.

I'm an experienced clinical psychologist and work with a wide range of mental health concerns including stress, depression, guilt and shame, sleep difficulties, bullying, relationship concerns, and burnout. I also have a special interest in working with anxiety and trauma related conditions including post-traumatic stress and early life attachment concerns. I'm passionately dedicated to working with my clients to build hope, strength, and resilience in a safe and welcoming space. My clients can expect warmth, compassion, and a collaborative approach as we work together to meet your goals.