Counselling in Clifton Hill, VIC

Sweeney O'Heare-Young
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
A wish to get better, and a willingness to look inside oneself. These are the only essentials for success in therapy. I enjoy helping people with OCD and rumination to regain a sense of agency over their mind, people with depression to understand what is happening inside themselves that is causing their suffering and free themselves from it, people with PTSD to feel safe again and gain self-compassion and heal their nervous system, people with difficulty in relationships to understand what is happening and operate more smoothly, and helping people with many other difficulties to heal and move forward.
A wish to get better, and a willingness to look inside oneself. These are the only essentials for success in therapy. I enjoy helping people with OCD and rumination to regain a sense of agency over their mind, people with depression to understand what is happening inside themselves that is causing their suffering and free themselves from it, people with PTSD to feel safe again and gain self-compassion and heal their nervous system, people with difficulty in relationships to understand what is happening and operate more smoothly, and helping people with many other difficulties to heal and move forward.

Hugh Martin
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
Family problems from trivial to severe will challenge every family at some point. Family Therapy can feel like a real life saver, whether it’s adjusting to the teenage years, divorce, separation, managing conflict respectfully or grieving. Family members seek my help when they become stuck in repeating patterns of hurtful or harmful behaviour and have run out of ideas for solving problems. Family Therapy helps families, couples and teenagers to build closer and happier relationships and address challenges like addictions, mental illness, violence, eating disorders, self-harming, suicide ideation, separation and co-parenting.
Family problems from trivial to severe will challenge every family at some point. Family Therapy can feel like a real life saver, whether it’s adjusting to the teenage years, divorce, separation, managing conflict respectfully or grieving. Family members seek my help when they become stuck in repeating patterns of hurtful or harmful behaviour and have run out of ideas for solving problems. Family Therapy helps families, couples and teenagers to build closer and happier relationships and address challenges like addictions, mental illness, violence, eating disorders, self-harming, suicide ideation, separation and co-parenting.

Jenna Hegedus
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068 (Online Only)
Jenna is a registered social worker from the inner-north of Melbourne with 7 years experience working in the clinical mental health and not-for-profit sector; including public health (hospital) and the individual, youth and family services industry. Jenna has experience with both one-to-one counselling, addiction and in youth relational conflict resolution services. Jenna also has experience with Melbourne universities in an education mentor role. Jenna aims to work with people to better understand themselves and wellbeing goals.
Jenna is a registered social worker from the inner-north of Melbourne with 7 years experience working in the clinical mental health and not-for-profit sector; including public health (hospital) and the individual, youth and family services industry. Jenna has experience with both one-to-one counselling, addiction and in youth relational conflict resolution services. Jenna also has experience with Melbourne universities in an education mentor role. Jenna aims to work with people to better understand themselves and wellbeing goals.

Lisa Winther
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
I am an experienced registered psychologist who believes that engaging in therapy can help people gain a sense of direction and possibility in their lives. I adopt a holistic approach using a wide variety of evidence informed techniques which are integrated during therapy.
I am an experienced registered psychologist who believes that engaging in therapy can help people gain a sense of direction and possibility in their lives. I adopt a holistic approach using a wide variety of evidence informed techniques which are integrated during therapy.

Cherie Purtell
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
I provide a space for you to speak, to express your thoughts, outside your circle of family and friends. A space for possibilities, where you can form new ideas and to find a way forward in your life.
I provide a space for you to speak, to express your thoughts, outside your circle of family and friends. A space for possibilities, where you can form new ideas and to find a way forward in your life.

Nicole Conner
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
I believe that the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives, our identity, and our sense of 'place' in this world. We can impact and transform our lives by exploring how we engage with our life stories - by learning to tell our stories in ways that make us stronger. Narrative Therapy, to me, is a respectful and hope-filled counseling method that connects a client with their agency and stories, empowering them to shape a different future.
I believe that the stories we tell ourselves shape our lives, our identity, and our sense of 'place' in this world. We can impact and transform our lives by exploring how we engage with our life stories - by learning to tell our stories in ways that make us stronger. Narrative Therapy, to me, is a respectful and hope-filled counseling method that connects a client with their agency and stories, empowering them to shape a different future.

Laura Petrie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive criticism of oneself? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is building a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring difficult thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of one's struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to oneself and others, and greater life choices.
Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive criticism of oneself? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is building a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring difficult thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of one's struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to oneself and others, and greater life choices.

Rosemary McDonagh
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
I am a clinical psychologist typically working with clients with chronic mental illness or long term difficulties that appear to form a life pattern (e.g., persistent difficulty with maintaining employment/relationships, long standing low self esteem). I have had varied experience with different client groups, working within public mental health, assessment clinics, student support and private practice. In each of these settings my aim has been for my clients to feel heard, increase their self-understanding, and gain hope toward their improvement.
I am a clinical psychologist typically working with clients with chronic mental illness or long term difficulties that appear to form a life pattern (e.g., persistent difficulty with maintaining employment/relationships, long standing low self esteem). I have had varied experience with different client groups, working within public mental health, assessment clinics, student support and private practice. In each of these settings my aim has been for my clients to feel heard, increase their self-understanding, and gain hope toward their improvement.

Mirra Seigerman Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
I provide evidence-based, individualised psychology services to help my clients make meaningful changes in their lives. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor, with a special interest in Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. My approach to therapy is warm, empathic and genuine, and I strive to tailor my treatments to each individual client in order to provide the best possible outcomes. My goal is to help my clients to build the skills and insights they need to lead a more fulfilling life.
I provide evidence-based, individualised psychology services to help my clients make meaningful changes in their lives. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor, with a special interest in Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. My approach to therapy is warm, empathic and genuine, and I strive to tailor my treatments to each individual client in order to provide the best possible outcomes. My goal is to help my clients to build the skills and insights they need to lead a more fulfilling life.

Freya Hanly Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
Not accepting new clients
My interest lies in helping individuals living with trauma, anxiety-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation issues. I help clients improve their relationship with themselves (and by extension others) through developing a self-compassionate understanding of their emotional difficulties. From this place we move forward together to process "stuck" memories and explore the development of new ways of being in the world.
My interest lies in helping individuals living with trauma, anxiety-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation issues. I help clients improve their relationship with themselves (and by extension others) through developing a self-compassionate understanding of their emotional difficulties. From this place we move forward together to process "stuck" memories and explore the development of new ways of being in the world.

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Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
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Paula-Jane Buckland
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
Paula-Jane is an accredited mental health counsellor and sex therapist working with individuals and intimate couples; providing care for a diverse range of issues and concerns. The greatest joy of her role is seeing people leaving her care feeling content, lighter and calm within themselves and hope for their future. Paula-Jane is committed to holding a space that is calm accepting trusting safe and welcoming, allowing you to feel at ease and move at a pace comfortable to you. Welcoming all people from different communities, lifestyles and abilities.
Paula-Jane is an accredited mental health counsellor and sex therapist working with individuals and intimate couples; providing care for a diverse range of issues and concerns. The greatest joy of her role is seeing people leaving her care feeling content, lighter and calm within themselves and hope for their future. Paula-Jane is committed to holding a space that is calm accepting trusting safe and welcoming, allowing you to feel at ease and move at a pace comfortable to you. Welcoming all people from different communities, lifestyles and abilities.

Erin Gale
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
erin employs a motivational, and strengths based approach that is guided by the principals of positive psychology and mindfulness philosophy. erin works from the evidence based idea that having a strong therapeutic bond and relationship is one of the main factors for achieving positive change in her clients lives. whether it’s online or in-person, erin aims to create an inclusive, compassionate and relaxed session space that makes you feel at-ease, safe and heard. erin believes that to achieve this, authenticity in session is key and that where appropriate, bringing a sense of humour to the therapy space is a must.
erin employs a motivational, and strengths based approach that is guided by the principals of positive psychology and mindfulness philosophy. erin works from the evidence based idea that having a strong therapeutic bond and relationship is one of the main factors for achieving positive change in her clients lives. whether it’s online or in-person, erin aims to create an inclusive, compassionate and relaxed session space that makes you feel at-ease, safe and heard. erin believes that to achieve this, authenticity in session is key and that where appropriate, bringing a sense of humour to the therapy space is a must.

Ana-Louise Almagro
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
My areas of interest are couples counselling, trauma and anxiety. I work primarily using CBT, Schema, EMDR and Gottman Method.
My areas of interest are couples counselling, trauma and anxiety. I work primarily using CBT, Schema, EMDR and Gottman Method.

Morgána Walker
Psychologist
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
As a generalist psychologist with many years experience, I am pleased to be able to open my books again after a long and difficult few years of the COVID pandemic. My practice is once again hoping to support individuals, groups and families to improve their mental health and achieve their best lives. I myself have extensive experience in private practice, educational and clinical facilities and can facilitate this growth. I am solution-focused, client-centred, practitioner committed to achieving best practice outcomes for each individual.
As a generalist psychologist with many years experience, I am pleased to be able to open my books again after a long and difficult few years of the COVID pandemic. My practice is once again hoping to support individuals, groups and families to improve their mental health and achieve their best lives. I myself have extensive experience in private practice, educational and clinical facilities and can facilitate this growth. I am solution-focused, client-centred, practitioner committed to achieving best practice outcomes for each individual.

Allison Ross
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
Allison is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with specialist training in Couple Therapy and Transpersonal Counselling. She offers a Holistic and Integrative approach to her work with both Couples and Individuals, drawing on many therapeutic models and theories such as Attachment theory; Mindfulness and Somatic processes; and how our fight or flight defence mechanisms effect our wellbeing.
Allison is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with specialist training in Couple Therapy and Transpersonal Counselling. She offers a Holistic and Integrative approach to her work with both Couples and Individuals, drawing on many therapeutic models and theories such as Attachment theory; Mindfulness and Somatic processes; and how our fight or flight defence mechanisms effect our wellbeing.

Dr Milanda Matthews
Psychologist, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
People come to therapy for a range of reasons. There might be recurrent problems in relationships or work, there might be disturbing feelings within, or behaviours that are defeating or destructive. Many people find that their usual ways of coping don’t seem to work for them anymore. Whatever the issue, undertaking psychotherapy is an opportunity for you to really understand the underlying drivers of the problem, in the context of your unique life history, and to find a way to transform your suffering. New possibilities for living with greater freedom and creativity might then appear.
People come to therapy for a range of reasons. There might be recurrent problems in relationships or work, there might be disturbing feelings within, or behaviours that are defeating or destructive. Many people find that their usual ways of coping don’t seem to work for them anymore. Whatever the issue, undertaking psychotherapy is an opportunity for you to really understand the underlying drivers of the problem, in the context of your unique life history, and to find a way to transform your suffering. New possibilities for living with greater freedom and creativity might then appear.

Melanie Sutherland - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
Melanie is a Clinical Psychologist with 28-years experience working in therapeutic settings across the public mental health and alcohol and other drug sectors, as well as in private practice. Melanie is committed to providing evidence-based treatment to the people that she sees. In addition to working with a range of mental health and personal development issues, plus the most common psychological disorders, Melanie is particularly interested in seeing clients who are experiencing antenatal and post natal depression/stress as well as people who are grieving a loss.
Melanie is a Clinical Psychologist with 28-years experience working in therapeutic settings across the public mental health and alcohol and other drug sectors, as well as in private practice. Melanie is committed to providing evidence-based treatment to the people that she sees. In addition to working with a range of mental health and personal development issues, plus the most common psychological disorders, Melanie is particularly interested in seeing clients who are experiencing antenatal and post natal depression/stress as well as people who are grieving a loss.

Sydney Ruiz
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
Hi! I'm a psychotherapist dedicated to helping people to achieve lasting change and growth. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and supportive, providing a space for you to explore and experience whatever has been unmanageable alone. Whether you're feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, dealing with grief or loss, wanting to make positive changes, or discover your strengths, I will work collaboratively with you. I take an integrative approach, and care about every facet of your wellbeing. Nothing is irrelevant, and nothing is too silly or strange to express.
Hi! I'm a psychotherapist dedicated to helping people to achieve lasting change and growth. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and supportive, providing a space for you to explore and experience whatever has been unmanageable alone. Whether you're feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, dealing with grief or loss, wanting to make positive changes, or discover your strengths, I will work collaboratively with you. I take an integrative approach, and care about every facet of your wellbeing. Nothing is irrelevant, and nothing is too silly or strange to express.

Romy Briner - Mindview Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
I'm a registered clinical psychologist with a broad range of experience providing psychological support to individuals and couples with various life situations. I am passionate about supporting people to reflect upon and find meaning in their life experiences and to improve their self-awareness. Part of this is encouraging clients to explore the meaning behind their experiences and to understand the links between early life events and their current difficulties. I strive to practise a person-centred approach and to work collaboratively with clients.
I'm a registered clinical psychologist with a broad range of experience providing psychological support to individuals and couples with various life situations. I am passionate about supporting people to reflect upon and find meaning in their life experiences and to improve their self-awareness. Part of this is encouraging clients to explore the meaning behind their experiences and to understand the links between early life events and their current difficulties. I strive to practise a person-centred approach and to work collaboratively with clients.
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