Attachment-based Counselling in Coburg North, VIC

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Elliott McMahon
Social Worker, MA, AASW
2 Endorsed
Coburg North, VIC 3058
I am a social worker and family therapist with over eight years post-qualifying experience, and over five years experience providing supervision and consultation to frontline practitioners and leaders in mental health, AoD, family violence and housing and homelessness sectors. I offer compassionate and non-judgemental services to people in Melbourne who have been impacted by the war on people who use drugs, the criminalisation of sex work, incarceration, and other forms of marginalisation.
I am a social worker and family therapist with over eight years post-qualifying experience, and over five years experience providing supervision and consultation to frontline practitioners and leaders in mental health, AoD, family violence and housing and homelessness sectors. I offer compassionate and non-judgemental services to people in Melbourne who have been impacted by the war on people who use drugs, the criminalisation of sex work, incarceration, and other forms of marginalisation.
(03) 8104 9400 View (03) 8104 9400
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Chrissy Clarke
Psychotherapist, PACFA
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer a warm, welcoming space for individuals and couples experiencing relationship issues to deepen self-awareness, heal and create meaningful change through a somatic, attachment-focused and trauma-informed approach to therapy. By gently guiding you to explore your thoughts, experiences, and emotions, and identifying patterns and needs, I can support you in gaining clarity and finding a positive way forward. Based on your goals or intentions for therapy, I personalise sessions, creating a sense of direction and purpose, while still remaining open to spontaneity.
I offer a warm, welcoming space for individuals and couples experiencing relationship issues to deepen self-awareness, heal and create meaningful change through a somatic, attachment-focused and trauma-informed approach to therapy. By gently guiding you to explore your thoughts, experiences, and emotions, and identifying patterns and needs, I can support you in gaining clarity and finding a positive way forward. Based on your goals or intentions for therapy, I personalise sessions, creating a sense of direction and purpose, while still remaining open to spontaneity.
(03) 9118 9058 View (03) 9118 9058
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Dettie Onus Browne
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Concession available. I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and families, supporting people of all genders, sexualities, cultures and faiths. I'm experienced working with people of all age groups, across a range of areas including but not limited to: anxiety, complex trauma, stress, burnout, grief, family conflict, identity-related challenges, depression, substance use, family violence, low-confidence and chronic shame. Couples and families I work with often come for support with communication challenges, reoccurring conflict, parenting stress, navigating changes in relationship dynamics, or repairing connection after ruptures.
Concession available. I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and families, supporting people of all genders, sexualities, cultures and faiths. I'm experienced working with people of all age groups, across a range of areas including but not limited to: anxiety, complex trauma, stress, burnout, grief, family conflict, identity-related challenges, depression, substance use, family violence, low-confidence and chronic shame. Couples and families I work with often come for support with communication challenges, reoccurring conflict, parenting stress, navigating changes in relationship dynamics, or repairing connection after ruptures.
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Katalina Montaigue
Psychotherapist, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you're the kind of person who overthinks breakfast choices but ignores your own needs. You're sick of anxiety hijacking your potential, tired of feeling "meh," and done with pretending you've got it all together. Maybe you're navigating a quarter-life crisis, burnout from adulting, or just craving a self-worth upgrade. I'm here for it all, and I believe true healing happens when therapy adapts to you, not the other way around.
Are you're the kind of person who overthinks breakfast choices but ignores your own needs. You're sick of anxiety hijacking your potential, tired of feeling "meh," and done with pretending you've got it all together. Maybe you're navigating a quarter-life crisis, burnout from adulting, or just craving a self-worth upgrade. I'm here for it all, and I believe true healing happens when therapy adapts to you, not the other way around.
0490 468 397 View 0490 468 397
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Kat Maguire
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Kat is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
Kat is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
(03) 7003 2952 View (03) 7003 2952
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Mums in Mind Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I work with mums of babies or young children who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or overwhelm. They just want to be good parents, and worry they are failing. They are emotionally tuned to their children’s needs but want to do even better. Often, they feel guilty that they don’t enjoy parenting all the time, or that they lose their temper with their little ones.
I work with mums of babies or young children who are experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, or overwhelm. They just want to be good parents, and worry they are failing. They are emotionally tuned to their children’s needs but want to do even better. Often, they feel guilty that they don’t enjoy parenting all the time, or that they lose their temper with their little ones.
0415 109 973 View 0415 109 973

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Tyler Gitsham
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Essendon North, VIC 3041
I have a keen interest in working with individuals with body image and eating-related concerns, as well as general mental health challenges including men's health, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, low mood and depression, adjustment, grief, trauma, neurodivergence, sexuality and gender, relationship difficulty, work stress, and many others. Having training in differing treatment modes means I can tailor an assessment and treatment approach that is appropriate to your presentation. I am welcoming new clients aged 12+.
I have a keen interest in working with individuals with body image and eating-related concerns, as well as general mental health challenges including men's health, anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, low mood and depression, adjustment, grief, trauma, neurodivergence, sexuality and gender, relationship difficulty, work stress, and many others. Having training in differing treatment modes means I can tailor an assessment and treatment approach that is appropriate to your presentation. I am welcoming new clients aged 12+.
(03) 8771 4561 View (03) 8771 4561
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Natalie Stokes
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
You want to raise a child who feels seen, heard, and understood, so you've tried to become more mindful with your parenting. But something isn’t clicking. You feel stressed and overwhelmed, unsure how to handle big feelings and behaviours. You don’t react how you’d like, and self-doubt creeps in. You’ve tried different strategies, but they don’t seem to stick or work the way you hope. Still, you’re sure of one thing: you want a strong, secure bond where your child feels unconditionally loved. You want to understand and meet their needs with confidence. And you're ready to bring more calm, connection, and joy into your family life.
You want to raise a child who feels seen, heard, and understood, so you've tried to become more mindful with your parenting. But something isn’t clicking. You feel stressed and overwhelmed, unsure how to handle big feelings and behaviours. You don’t react how you’d like, and self-doubt creeps in. You’ve tried different strategies, but they don’t seem to stick or work the way you hope. Still, you’re sure of one thing: you want a strong, secure bond where your child feels unconditionally loved. You want to understand and meet their needs with confidence. And you're ready to bring more calm, connection, and joy into your family life.
0493 339 860 View 0493 339 860
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Cramli Psychological and Behavioural Services
Verified Verified
Serves Area
At Cramli Psychological and Behavioural Services (CPBS) we offer therapeutic and evidence based interventions specifically for parents, children, teenagers, adults and their families, where emotional, behavioural and developmental concerns are present. CPBS focuses on providing strategies to assist with reducing symptoms of mental health, increasing emotional intelligence, emotional regulation and building an understanding of their triggers and early warning signs.
At Cramli Psychological and Behavioural Services (CPBS) we offer therapeutic and evidence based interventions specifically for parents, children, teenagers, adults and their families, where emotional, behavioural and developmental concerns are present. CPBS focuses on providing strategies to assist with reducing symptoms of mental health, increasing emotional intelligence, emotional regulation and building an understanding of their triggers and early warning signs.
(03) 5726 4706 View (03) 5726 4706
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Stephanie Louise
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Stephanie is a Director and co-founder of Connected Minds Psychology, a Research Fellow at Swinburne University and a Clinical Psychologist. She hopes to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to identify what is really important to them and make steps to move toward living a happier, healthier and more meaningful life. With a PhD in mindfulness for mental health, Stephanie's practice has a strong focus on increasing wellbeing and resilience through a positive psychology perspective. This strengths-based approach helps to empower clients to use their individual qualities to overcome life's challenges.
Stephanie is a Director and co-founder of Connected Minds Psychology, a Research Fellow at Swinburne University and a Clinical Psychologist. She hopes to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to identify what is really important to them and make steps to move toward living a happier, healthier and more meaningful life. With a PhD in mindfulness for mental health, Stephanie's practice has a strong focus on increasing wellbeing and resilience through a positive psychology perspective. This strengths-based approach helps to empower clients to use their individual qualities to overcome life's challenges.
(03) 7037 6949 View (03) 7037 6949
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Liz Rogers- Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA and a member of the Australian Psychological Society . I have worked across the lifespan with children, families and adults in public and private mental health settings. I enjoy working with a variety of presentations, with a particular interest in the areas of anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and perfectionism. I enjoy working with individuals who find themselves stuck in negative life patterns to reach goals aligned with their values.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA and a member of the Australian Psychological Society . I have worked across the lifespan with children, families and adults in public and private mental health settings. I enjoy working with a variety of presentations, with a particular interest in the areas of anxiety, OCD, ADHD, and perfectionism. I enjoy working with individuals who find themselves stuck in negative life patterns to reach goals aligned with their values.
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Chris Bolton
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Malvern, VIC 3144
I place an emphasis on a respectful relationship where thoughts and feelings are treated with sensitivity and honesty. I provide a supportive and relaxed environment, and believe that no thought or feeling deserves judgment in therapy. I enjoy helping people with anxiety, phobias, OCD, depression, trauma, problems with assertiveness, anger, behavioural problems, and relationship issues. I hope to offer people an opportunity to understand what is happening inside themselves that is causing their suffering, to build skills to regulate anxiety, to gain stability in relationships, and to heal and unlock potential.
I place an emphasis on a respectful relationship where thoughts and feelings are treated with sensitivity and honesty. I provide a supportive and relaxed environment, and believe that no thought or feeling deserves judgment in therapy. I enjoy helping people with anxiety, phobias, OCD, depression, trauma, problems with assertiveness, anger, behavioural problems, and relationship issues. I hope to offer people an opportunity to understand what is happening inside themselves that is causing their suffering, to build skills to regulate anxiety, to gain stability in relationships, and to heal and unlock potential.
(03) 7003 2703 View (03) 7003 2703
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Staghorn Sexology
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
We provide counselling specialising in the following areas: psychosexual therapy for sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, performance anxieties, ejaculatory disorders, painful sex and mismatched/low libido; relationship counselling; individual counselling especially around gender/sexual orientation issues, trauma and anxiety/depression. We have special interest in men's health, ageing sexuality, sexual function after cancer diagnosis/treatment, infidelity, sexual trauma and gay/lesbian/queer relationships including consensual non-monogamy.
We provide counselling specialising in the following areas: psychosexual therapy for sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, performance anxieties, ejaculatory disorders, painful sex and mismatched/low libido; relationship counselling; individual counselling especially around gender/sexual orientation issues, trauma and anxiety/depression. We have special interest in men's health, ageing sexuality, sexual function after cancer diagnosis/treatment, infidelity, sexual trauma and gay/lesbian/queer relationships including consensual non-monogamy.
(02) 4063 1410 View (02) 4063 1410
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Christina Kioulafas
Counsellor, PACFA
South Melbourne, VIC 3205
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like there are always challenges that stop you from a balanced life? Or maybe you are struggling with the same patterns and trauma that just won't go away? Modern life can be so complicated, there is so much happening in the world it can be hard to find our own place in it. People are struggling in this global climate. Counselling can help you to connect to yourself. So often we think about connection to others, but how can we do that when we feel a sense of unrest and disconnection to our true self?
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like there are always challenges that stop you from a balanced life? Or maybe you are struggling with the same patterns and trauma that just won't go away? Modern life can be so complicated, there is so much happening in the world it can be hard to find our own place in it. People are struggling in this global climate. Counselling can help you to connect to yourself. So often we think about connection to others, but how can we do that when we feel a sense of unrest and disconnection to our true self?
(03) 7003 2090 View (03) 7003 2090
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Sharyn Brew
Psychotherapist, MA
1 Endorsed
Croydon, VIC 3136
I offer therapeutic services Croydon, Melbourne, specialising in child and adolescent psychotherapy. I am committed to providing compassionate and effective support to individuals and families in need.
I offer therapeutic services Croydon, Melbourne, specialising in child and adolescent psychotherapy. I am committed to providing compassionate and effective support to individuals and families in need.
(03) 8771 4290 View (03) 8771 4290
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Kirra Williams
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hi! Welcome. :) I work with people who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stretched thin. Whether from ongoing burnout, relationship stress, or the pressure to keep everything together. They’re often capable and caring, yet unsure how to break unhelpful patterns. They want relief, clarity, and more supportive ways of relating to themselves and others. Their goal is to feel balanced, understood, and confident in creating relationships—personal or professional—that feel healthy, grounding, and aligned with who they truly are.
Hi! Welcome. :) I work with people who feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or stretched thin. Whether from ongoing burnout, relationship stress, or the pressure to keep everything together. They’re often capable and caring, yet unsure how to break unhelpful patterns. They want relief, clarity, and more supportive ways of relating to themselves and others. Their goal is to feel balanced, understood, and confident in creating relationships—personal or professional—that feel healthy, grounding, and aligned with who they truly are.
(07) 2100 4552 View (07) 2100 4552
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Kayla Cutajar
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Essendon North, VIC 3041
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
Kayla is a Registered Psychologist and Director of Open Minds Studios. She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
(03) 8104 9965 View (03) 8104 9965
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Yuli Dar
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Armadale, VIC 3143
Yuli is a Clinical Psychologist providing psychological services for children, teenagers, young adults and Parents. Through her caring and compassionate approach, Yuli strives to create a safe and connected space for young people to explore their vulnerability and daily internal and external experiences, without judgement. She adopts a collaborative and holistic approach in working with families and tailors her treatments to meet the individual needs of the child, adolescent and their family.
Yuli is a Clinical Psychologist providing psychological services for children, teenagers, young adults and Parents. Through her caring and compassionate approach, Yuli strives to create a safe and connected space for young people to explore their vulnerability and daily internal and external experiences, without judgement. She adopts a collaborative and holistic approach in working with families and tailors her treatments to meet the individual needs of the child, adolescent and their family.
(03) 7003 2965 View (03) 7003 2965
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Wholehearted Psychology
Psychologist, MAPS
Serves Area
We can focus on a specific problem area you bring to therapy, and delve to a deeper level of understanding of the issue/s so as to resolve it, or we can work in a more fluid, open-ended manner, with self-discovery in mind. While I am not resistant to diagnosis and working within a pathological lens, I like to see people outside of narrow diagnostic labels. In the first instance, my first approach is to understand a client’s suffering by learning about them as unique individuals with complex histories and adaptive coping strategies. As I engage wholeheartedly with clients, my ask is that clients attempt to engage wholeheartedly too.
We can focus on a specific problem area you bring to therapy, and delve to a deeper level of understanding of the issue/s so as to resolve it, or we can work in a more fluid, open-ended manner, with self-discovery in mind. While I am not resistant to diagnosis and working within a pathological lens, I like to see people outside of narrow diagnostic labels. In the first instance, my first approach is to understand a client’s suffering by learning about them as unique individuals with complex histories and adaptive coping strategies. As I engage wholeheartedly with clients, my ask is that clients attempt to engage wholeheartedly too.
(03) 8338 1979 View (03) 8338 1979
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Reflect Therapy - Kelly Martin
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
I work from a relational perspective, building trust within a safe and supportive space. I have worked with clients with significant trauma, parental concerns, family and domestic violence, substance use, and sexual abuse. I understand grief and loss and work with a psychodynamic and trauma focused lens.
I work from a relational perspective, building trust within a safe and supportive space. I have worked with clients with significant trauma, parental concerns, family and domestic violence, substance use, and sexual abuse. I understand grief and loss and work with a psychodynamic and trauma focused lens.
(08) 7008 9607 View (08) 7008 9607
Attachment-based Therapists

Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?

Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.

What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?

Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.

How long does attachment-based therapy last?

Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.

Does attachment-based therapy work?

Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.