Couples Psychologists and Therapists in Clayton
Some are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties, while others are seeking greater clarity, balance, and a way forward.
My work focuses on helping you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while developing practical strategies to manage challenges and build resilience. I aim to support you in relating to difficult experiences with greater flexibility and self-compassion, while moving toward what matters most to you.
Some are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties, while others are seeking greater clarity, balance, and a way forward.
My work focuses on helping you understand the connection between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, while developing practical strategies to manage challenges and build resilience. I aim to support you in relating to difficult experiences with greater flexibility and self-compassion, while moving toward what matters most to you.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s transitions or disconnected from your sense of self and at this time many are looking for understanding, practical coping strategies, and greater clarity during times of change or overwhelm. Having lived across India, the US, and Malaysia before moving to Melbourne, I bring a deeply lived multicultural perspective to our work. I understand the complexities of identity and belonging firsthand. My approach of therapy focuses on strengthening emotional regulation, self-understanding, and resilience within a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive space.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s transitions or disconnected from your sense of self and at this time many are looking for understanding, practical coping strategies, and greater clarity during times of change or overwhelm. Having lived across India, the US, and Malaysia before moving to Melbourne, I bring a deeply lived multicultural perspective to our work. I understand the complexities of identity and belonging firsthand. My approach of therapy focuses on strengthening emotional regulation, self-understanding, and resilience within a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive space.
I am keen to support individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, ongoing mood or relationship difficulties, or the lasting impacts of complex trauma.
I’m trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and EMDR. I primarily work with adults and offer support across a range of mental health challenges. These include depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties. I also work with individuals dealing with specific challenges such as panic disorder, OCD, and anger management.
I am keen to support individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, ongoing mood or relationship difficulties, or the lasting impacts of complex trauma.
I’m trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and EMDR. I primarily work with adults and offer support across a range of mental health challenges. These include depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties. I also work with individuals dealing with specific challenges such as panic disorder, OCD, and anger management.
I work with adolescents and adults, from complex concerns to NDIS, to everyday challenges that come with work, relationships, identity, stress, or major life transitions.
While I hold particular insight into South Asian experiences, I work with and support people of all identities, including diverse cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and life experiences, approaching each person with sensitivity, respect and openness.
I work with adolescents and adults, from complex concerns to NDIS, to everyday challenges that come with work, relationships, identity, stress, or major life transitions.
While I hold particular insight into South Asian experiences, I work with and support people of all identities, including diverse cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities and life experiences, approaching each person with sensitivity, respect and openness.
Winnie sees clients with a broad range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family violence, sexual assaults, pain management, grief, trauma, PTSD, and is experienced working with refugees.
Winnie offers clients strategies that facilitate change and empower their potential by drawing on a range of psychological approaches such as, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).
Winnie sees clients with a broad range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family violence, sexual assaults, pain management, grief, trauma, PTSD, and is experienced working with refugees.
Winnie offers clients strategies that facilitate change and empower their potential by drawing on a range of psychological approaches such as, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Existential, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).
Opening Doors Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Leah Smith, Director and Principal Psychologist of "Opening Doors Psychology" has a passion for working with adolescents (14+ years), young adults/adults, and also works with some couples.
Leah enjoys supporting clients to make long lasting cognitive, behavioural and emotional changes, improving their mental health, to reach their full potential, in order to live a more meaningful, purposeful life, and promote their overall wellbeing. Leah empowers clients to be more like the person they want to be, and live the life they want to be living.
Leah Smith, Director and Principal Psychologist of "Opening Doors Psychology" has a passion for working with adolescents (14+ years), young adults/adults, and also works with some couples.
Leah enjoys supporting clients to make long lasting cognitive, behavioural and emotional changes, improving their mental health, to reach their full potential, in order to live a more meaningful, purposeful life, and promote their overall wellbeing. Leah empowers clients to be more like the person they want to be, and live the life they want to be living.
As a both English and Mandarin -speaking professional, I am experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a registered psychologist who believes that healing starts with emotions. Over the years I’ve worked with many people experiencing PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety—challenges that often leave behind hidden emotional traces that continue to shape daily life.
As a both English and Mandarin -speaking professional, I am experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a registered psychologist who believes that healing starts with emotions. Over the years I’ve worked with many people experiencing PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety—challenges that often leave behind hidden emotional traces that continue to shape daily life.
I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed; are being held back by anxiety or depression; are concerned about their drug and/or alcohol use; or are trying to support someone with substance use issues. I understand that these issues can be complex and multifaceted. I work with people to manage their issues while learning new coping skills, building their self-esteem and capacity using their strengths in order to achieve their goals.
I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed; are being held back by anxiety or depression; are concerned about their drug and/or alcohol use; or are trying to support someone with substance use issues. I understand that these issues can be complex and multifaceted. I work with people to manage their issues while learning new coping skills, building their self-esteem and capacity using their strengths in order to achieve their goals.
I am a compassionate, empathic and intuitive counsellor who is experienced in supporting adolescents, adults and couples.
Counselling can help you to understand yourself at a deeper level; it can provide insight into your thinking and behaviour and raise self-awareness. Learning to understand yourself can be the key to liberating you from unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. This knowledge is the key to true transformation in your life and achieving positive outcomes.
I am a compassionate, empathic and intuitive counsellor who is experienced in supporting adolescents, adults and couples.
Counselling can help you to understand yourself at a deeper level; it can provide insight into your thinking and behaviour and raise self-awareness. Learning to understand yourself can be the key to liberating you from unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours. This knowledge is the key to true transformation in your life and achieving positive outcomes.
I place great value on building a strong, trusting relationship, working collaboratively with you to support your goals.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals with complex psychological needs across the lifespan, working in schools (primary and secondary), hospitals, & private settings. I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, & older adults. My approach is compassionate, tailored, and grounded in respect for each person's unique journey.
I place great value on building a strong, trusting relationship, working collaboratively with you to support your goals.
I have extensive experience supporting individuals with complex psychological needs across the lifespan, working in schools (primary and secondary), hospitals, & private settings. I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, & older adults. My approach is compassionate, tailored, and grounded in respect for each person's unique journey.
Hi, I’m Maxi — a relationship counsellor, registered supervisor, and accredited provisional psychosexual therapist.
My approach is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and welcoming to LGBTIQ+, kink, fetish, and poly communities. In therapy, I’ll support you in unpacking your experiences, recognising your strengths, working through inner conflicts, and building the fulfilling life and relationships you want and need.
Hi, I’m Maxi — a relationship counsellor, registered supervisor, and accredited provisional psychosexual therapist.
My approach is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and welcoming to LGBTIQ+, kink, fetish, and poly communities. In therapy, I’ll support you in unpacking your experiences, recognising your strengths, working through inner conflicts, and building the fulfilling life and relationships you want and need.
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.
Sandra is an experienced bilingual clinical psychologist who sees different people from all walks of life, as circumstances bring many of us to therapy at different points or phases in life and for a variety of reasons. Sandra’s therapy setting provides a caring, not judgemental, supportive space where people can feel safe to express themselves and their inner feelings and where the person can have the experience to feel held in an accepting, respectful and empathetic way. This catharsis provides the individual with a freedom to unburden, relax and try to find a new stable foundation for a more fulfilling future and experiences.
Sandra is an experienced bilingual clinical psychologist who sees different people from all walks of life, as circumstances bring many of us to therapy at different points or phases in life and for a variety of reasons. Sandra’s therapy setting provides a caring, not judgemental, supportive space where people can feel safe to express themselves and their inner feelings and where the person can have the experience to feel held in an accepting, respectful and empathetic way. This catharsis provides the individual with a freedom to unburden, relax and try to find a new stable foundation for a more fulfilling future and experiences.
From attachment and trauma to anxiety, relationship challenges, career stress, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, self-harm, substance abuse, low self-esteem, ADHD, complex trauma, and BPD – I address a diverse range of concerns.
At Heal&Heal Therapy, I strive to spread healing compassion globally. By guiding clients to tap into their body-mind's wisdom, I foster self-discovery and empower them to hold space for personal experiences. I specialize in mental health counseling, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and transpersonal regression therapy.
From attachment and trauma to anxiety, relationship challenges, career stress, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, self-harm, substance abuse, low self-esteem, ADHD, complex trauma, and BPD – I address a diverse range of concerns.
At Heal&Heal Therapy, I strive to spread healing compassion globally. By guiding clients to tap into their body-mind's wisdom, I foster self-discovery and empower them to hold space for personal experiences. I specialize in mental health counseling, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and transpersonal regression therapy.
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.
I am a Chinese-speaking psychotherapist/ couples therapist; most private insurances are accepted.
Yuying offers Chinese counselling in Burwood, Glen Waverley and Keysborough for both online and face-to-face clients. The purpose of Mandarin psychology counselling in Melbourne is to promote personal growth.
I am a Chinese-speaking psychotherapist/ couples therapist; most private insurances are accepted.
Yuying offers Chinese counselling in Burwood, Glen Waverley and Keysborough for both online and face-to-face clients. The purpose of Mandarin psychology counselling in Melbourne is to promote personal growth.
If a stuffy office feels intimidating, we can take our sessions outdoors, creating a calmer space to tackle school stress, career burnout, and shifting relationships.
What sets my counselling apart is the incorporation of outdoor elements into the therapeutic process. I firmly believe that the healing power of nature can be transformative. By embracing physical recreation activities, hiking, and other outdoor experiences, I create an environment that encourages open communication.
If a stuffy office feels intimidating, we can take our sessions outdoors, creating a calmer space to tackle school stress, career burnout, and shifting relationships.
What sets my counselling apart is the incorporation of outdoor elements into the therapeutic process. I firmly believe that the healing power of nature can be transformative. By embracing physical recreation activities, hiking, and other outdoor experiences, I create an environment that encourages open communication.
More Therapists Nearby
I provide support to individual adults, families and couples.
I am a very capable and committed counsellor, and passionate about supporting clients to make a difference in their life through empowerment, reflection and understanding. Each person is unique and requires an individual approach in meeting his or her specific needs. You will feel connected, safe and heard in sessions with me, working collaboratively in a positive and uplifting environment. I am deeply committed to helping you overcome immediate concerns and skilled at using various therapies and techniques in a client-centred approach to provide you with the tools to grow and work towards living life to the fullest.
I provide support to individual adults, families and couples.
I am a very capable and committed counsellor, and passionate about supporting clients to make a difference in their life through empowerment, reflection and understanding. Each person is unique and requires an individual approach in meeting his or her specific needs. You will feel connected, safe and heard in sessions with me, working collaboratively in a positive and uplifting environment. I am deeply committed to helping you overcome immediate concerns and skilled at using various therapies and techniques in a client-centred approach to provide you with the tools to grow and work towards living life to the fullest.
Marie-Claire McCubbery has extensive experience providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to clients across the lifespan, individuals 14 years and over, and couples. Her special interest areas include individuals with trauma, coping/adjustment issues, life transition issues, relationship difficulties, parenting issues and couples counselling (Emotional Focus Therapy). Using a person-centred approach, Marie-Claire works collaboratively with the individual and/or couple's needs to increase their self-awareness and facilitate change in behaviour, entrenched thinking patterns and more deeply ingrained emotional difficulties.
Marie-Claire McCubbery has extensive experience providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to clients across the lifespan, individuals 14 years and over, and couples. Her special interest areas include individuals with trauma, coping/adjustment issues, life transition issues, relationship difficulties, parenting issues and couples counselling (Emotional Focus Therapy). Using a person-centred approach, Marie-Claire works collaboratively with the individual and/or couple's needs to increase their self-awareness and facilitate change in behaviour, entrenched thinking patterns and more deeply ingrained emotional difficulties.
Nearby Couples Therapy Searches for Clayton
- Ashburton
- Chadstone
- Glen Waverley
- Mount Waverley
- Mulgrave
- Murrumbeena
- Oakleigh
- Scoresby
- Springvale
- Vermont
- Vermont South
- Wheelers Hill
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.