Counselling in Clifton Hill, VIC

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.

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.

People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.

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.

My aim is to establish a warm and trusting relationship where you can feel supported, gain new insight, solve problems, alleviate symptoms, and develop your self confidence and sense of purpose. I take an integrative approach tailored to your needs; effective therapeutic interventions are identified collaboratively, and may include talking therapy, experiential approaches, art therapy, walk & talk therapy, etc. I believe real therapeutic change takes time and can offer longer term psychotherapy options to suit your needs and budget.

I have expertise in working with trauma/complex trauma, anxiety and depressive disorders, personality disorders, and stress. I also have expertise in working with first responders, and with health and medical professionals who have experienced burnout and occupational trauma, including vicarious trauma. I use a range of evidence-based therapies, and prioritise the creation of a safe, nurturing and trauma-informed space in 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.

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.

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.

Sometimes we all need a space to voice our feelings, share our experiences and reflect on how we got to where we are. With over a decade of experience, Gayani uses an individualised and gentle approach to peel back the layers to help find strength, a deeper connection with the world and a greater sense of self.

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 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.

Erin is a registered psychologist, who offers a warm, compassionate and motivational style of therapy that is based on authenticity, connection, trust + respect. Erin works collaboratively with each client and develops a tailored treatment plan that takes into account the needs, goals and preferences of each client. Erin employs a strength based + solution focussed approach that is guided by the principals of positive psychology + mindfulness philosophy. Erin believes in the value of a strong therapeutic relationship + utilises a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

My areas of interest are couples counselling, trauma and anxiety. I work primarily using CBT, Schema, EMDR and Gottman Method.

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.

I am a Mental Health Counsellor specialising in Anxiety, Women's Mental Health, Low-Self Esteem, Stress and Life-Transitions. I have experience working in the community sector, private practice and as a school counsellor. I aim to create an environment where you can feel safe, supported, and understood. My approach is integrative, with each therapy session tailored to your individual needs, and what you would like to achieve. We can work together to develop self-awareness, identify your strengths, as well as build skills and coping mechanisms to face life challenges.

Paula-Jane is an accredited mental health counsellor, relationship counsellor and sex therapist. Dedicated to her own professional development she is continually furthering her study and striving to be the best therapist she can for her client’s growth and outcomes. Working as a counsellor, Paula-Jane has provided 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.

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.