Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Coburg North, VIC
Life might look full, and on paper it might even look good, but something feels missing. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or caught in patterns that keep repeating. Often, the women I work with are capable, self-aware and used to holding everything together. But they’re asking, in one way or another, “Who am I?” and “how do I want to be in the world?” They’re looking for a space to explore what is actually true for them, and to reconnect with the parts of themselves that have gone quiet beneath years of adapting, coping and surviving.
Life might look full, and on paper it might even look good, but something feels missing. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or caught in patterns that keep repeating. Often, the women I work with are capable, self-aware and used to holding everything together. But they’re asking, in one way or another, “Who am I?” and “how do I want to be in the world?” They’re looking for a space to explore what is actually true for them, and to reconnect with the parts of themselves that have gone quiet beneath years of adapting, coping and surviving.
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults and families seeking thoughtful, compassionate psychological support. Many come to DKM feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or wanting clarity around mental health, neurodivergence, learning, behaviour or emotional wellbeing. Our team helps by taking time to understand the whole person, offering neuroaffirming, trauma-informed therapy and assessment, and providing practical recommendations that support meaningful next steps at home, school, work and in relationships.
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults and families seeking thoughtful, compassionate psychological support. Many come to DKM feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or wanting clarity around mental health, neurodivergence, learning, behaviour or emotional wellbeing. Our team helps by taking time to understand the whole person, offering neuroaffirming, trauma-informed therapy and assessment, and providing practical recommendations that support meaningful next steps at home, school, work and in relationships.
You’ve had symptom relief, but your struggles still persist.
Hi, I'm Jackie, a Mental Health Social Worker and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist in Brunswick East.
My psychodynamic approach builds your mental health management strategies, while supporting you to understand how your past experiences, patterns and emotions may influence you now.
I bring empathy, curiosity and connection, developing trust and understanding over time.
I maintain a reliable and continuous practice, with breaks around each school holidays.
Weekly therapy can help you feel safe, held, seen and heard, creating capacity to live life in your way.
You’ve had symptom relief, but your struggles still persist.
Hi, I'm Jackie, a Mental Health Social Worker and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist in Brunswick East.
My psychodynamic approach builds your mental health management strategies, while supporting you to understand how your past experiences, patterns and emotions may influence you now.
I bring empathy, curiosity and connection, developing trust and understanding over time.
I maintain a reliable and continuous practice, with breaks around each school holidays.
Weekly therapy can help you feel safe, held, seen and heard, creating capacity to live life in your way.
I’m a clinical psychologist based in Melbourne, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of motherhood at Mums in Mind Psychology . I know firsthand how overwhelming this stage of life can feel, and I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly without judgment.
I offer in-person sessions in Coburg as well as telehealth across Australia, so you can access support wherever you are. I can help you make sense of what you’re going through, feel more connected to yourself and your baby, and be a kinder to yourself along the way.
I’m a clinical psychologist based in Melbourne, supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, and the early years of motherhood at Mums in Mind Psychology . I know firsthand how overwhelming this stage of life can feel, and I offer a supportive space where you can talk openly without judgment.
I offer in-person sessions in Coburg as well as telehealth across Australia, so you can access support wherever you are. I can help you make sense of what you’re going through, feel more connected to yourself and your baby, and be a kinder to yourself along the way.
Mary is a psychologist experienced in treating several mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties. She has a particular interest in how early life experiences and trauma contribute to current patterns; relationship issues and supporting people in personal growth and meaning.
Mary’s ethos is grounded in the understanding that our inner world is deeply connected to our everyday lives. By exploring this connection, we can take meaningful steps toward lasting change. She offers a warm, compassionate, and honest space to build insight and support meaningful change.
Mary is a psychologist experienced in treating several mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, and relationship difficulties. She has a particular interest in how early life experiences and trauma contribute to current patterns; relationship issues and supporting people in personal growth and meaning.
Mary’s ethos is grounded in the understanding that our inner world is deeply connected to our everyday lives. By exploring this connection, we can take meaningful steps toward lasting change. She offers a warm, compassionate, and honest space to build insight and support meaningful change.
Laura specialises in support around depression, anxiety, eating disorders and body-image related issues, women's health and LGBTQIA+ clients, and also works with many adults, adolescents and children (6+) on other common mental health and life-related issues (e.g. attachment, trauma, OCD, stress, alcohol use). Laura is a board-approved supervisor and provides supervision for emerging and established therapists.
Laura specialises in support around depression, anxiety, eating disorders and body-image related issues, women's health and LGBTQIA+ clients, and also works with many adults, adolescents and children (6+) on other common mental health and life-related issues (e.g. attachment, trauma, OCD, stress, alcohol use). Laura is a board-approved supervisor and provides supervision for emerging and established therapists.
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.
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.
I’m a mental health occupational therapist with over 15 years of supporting people in community mental health, the NDIS and private practice. I help people who might be burnt out and dysregulated get their daily life back on track.
This might look like, stress, exhaustion, sensory sensitive/overload, overwhelm, relationship challenges, poor sleep or reduced work capacity.
I'll help you connect with what matters most to you and find practical strategies to support emotional regulation, capacity for stress and improved wellbeing.
I’m a mental health occupational therapist with over 15 years of supporting people in community mental health, the NDIS and private practice. I help people who might be burnt out and dysregulated get their daily life back on track.
This might look like, stress, exhaustion, sensory sensitive/overload, overwhelm, relationship challenges, poor sleep or reduced work capacity.
I'll help you connect with what matters most to you and find practical strategies to support emotional regulation, capacity for stress and improved wellbeing.
I’m Katie, I am a registered Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist. I have been working in mental health for the past fourteen years and have worked in child and adolescent, adult and forensic mental health. I am particularly interested in how early life attachment shapes our relationships, as partners, parents, children, siblings and friends. I help those I work with grow deeply connected relationships by understanding themselves, their automatic patterns and their ways of relating to the world.
I support couples of all configurations including non-monogamous and poly relationships reduce conflict and improve.
I’m Katie, I am a registered Mental Health Social Worker and Clinical Family Therapist. I have been working in mental health for the past fourteen years and have worked in child and adolescent, adult and forensic mental health. I am particularly interested in how early life attachment shapes our relationships, as partners, parents, children, siblings and friends. I help those I work with grow deeply connected relationships by understanding themselves, their automatic patterns and their ways of relating to the world.
I support couples of all configurations including non-monogamous and poly relationships reduce conflict and improve.
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My name is Lorraine Marsh, and if you have found your way here, then maybe you are looking for a different way to live your life. Have you lost a sense of your authentic self? What dreams have you let go of? Maybe you have never been encouraged to want something just for yourself? What are your intrinsic values? Would you like to understand thought and relationship patterns that no longer serve you? How can you rediscover what you love and to learn new skills to thrive? When was the last time you thought about what you wanted and took action to get it?
My name is Lorraine Marsh, and if you have found your way here, then maybe you are looking for a different way to live your life. Have you lost a sense of your authentic self? What dreams have you let go of? Maybe you have never been encouraged to want something just for yourself? What are your intrinsic values? Would you like to understand thought and relationship patterns that no longer serve you? How can you rediscover what you love and to learn new skills to thrive? When was the last time you thought about what you wanted and took action to get it?
Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health supports women and girls experiencing anxiety, eating and body image concerns, trauma, grief, and complex life transitions. Many clients seek support when demands have become difficult to manage, or when previous approaches have not led to meaningful change. We provide individual, evidence-based psychological care tailored to each client, helping them understand what’s happening, reduce distress, and move toward more sustainable patterns of functioning. As a feminist-informed service, we are committed to anti-oppressive, respectful care and collaborative, coordinated support where needed.
Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health supports women and girls experiencing anxiety, eating and body image concerns, trauma, grief, and complex life transitions. Many clients seek support when demands have become difficult to manage, or when previous approaches have not led to meaningful change. We provide individual, evidence-based psychological care tailored to each client, helping them understand what’s happening, reduce distress, and move toward more sustainable patterns of functioning. As a feminist-informed service, we are committed to anti-oppressive, respectful care and collaborative, coordinated support where needed.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted, or carrying the effects of trauma, grief, relationship difficulties or major life changes. Perhaps you have spent years caring for others and have lost sight of yourself. I work particularly with women and young people who want to understand what is happening beneath the surface, regain a sense of control and create lasting change.
You may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted, or carrying the effects of trauma, grief, relationship difficulties or major life changes. Perhaps you have spent years caring for others and have lost sight of yourself. I work particularly with women and young people who want to understand what is happening beneath the surface, regain a sense of control and create lasting change.
Hi there :) I'm a Sioban Laffey a women's ADHD specialist - who also has AuDHD! I’m a psychologist with 25 years’ experience and offer ADHD assessments, therapy, and one-off strategy sessions. Many women ask, “Do I have ADHD?” or wonder about therapy vs medication. I offer support with overwhelm, impulsivity, time blindness, rejection sensitivity (RSD), burnout and much more. I use a holistic approach that blends modern research with practical tools. Evening sessions available. Ask your questions on a free 20-min Connection Call today.
Hi there :) I'm a Sioban Laffey a women's ADHD specialist - who also has AuDHD! I’m a psychologist with 25 years’ experience and offer ADHD assessments, therapy, and one-off strategy sessions. Many women ask, “Do I have ADHD?” or wonder about therapy vs medication. I offer support with overwhelm, impulsivity, time blindness, rejection sensitivity (RSD), burnout and much more. I use a holistic approach that blends modern research with practical tools. Evening sessions available. Ask your questions on a free 20-min Connection Call today.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and over nine years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. I strive to create a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard and supported. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person's unique needs, helping them navigate challenges and achieve lasting wellbeing.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and over nine years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. I strive to create a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard and supported. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person's unique needs, helping them navigate challenges and achieve lasting wellbeing.
I’m Hawaa Dajan, a Registered Psychologist (AHPRA) with a Master of Professional Psychology. My practice focuses on supporting women’s mental health. I have worked in both public community mental health and private practice settings, supporting clients from many walks of life. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy and incorporates treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT. An important part of my work is helping people to understand how their life experiences influence current patterns of thinking, feeling, and coping, while exploring strategies that better support their goals and wellbeing.
I’m Hawaa Dajan, a Registered Psychologist (AHPRA) with a Master of Professional Psychology. My practice focuses on supporting women’s mental health. I have worked in both public community mental health and private practice settings, supporting clients from many walks of life. My approach is grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy and incorporates treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, and ACT. An important part of my work is helping people to understand how their life experiences influence current patterns of thinking, feeling, and coping, while exploring strategies that better support their goals and wellbeing.
My goal is to make the assessment process accessible, clear, respectful, and genuinely supportive from start to finish conducted from the comfort of your own home.
I'm a senior psychologist, with over 17 years of experience working in the mental health field. I'm passionate about helping adults gain clarity and self-understanding through comprehensive, evidence-based assessment.
My approach is neuro-affirming, collaborative, and strengths-focused, ensuring clients feel heard, valued, and empowered throughout the process. You’ll find a space that celebrates difference and promotes understanding—not labels or judgement
My goal is to make the assessment process accessible, clear, respectful, and genuinely supportive from start to finish conducted from the comfort of your own home.
I'm a senior psychologist, with over 17 years of experience working in the mental health field. I'm passionate about helping adults gain clarity and self-understanding through comprehensive, evidence-based assessment.
My approach is neuro-affirming, collaborative, and strengths-focused, ensuring clients feel heard, valued, and empowered throughout the process. You’ll find a space that celebrates difference and promotes understanding—not labels or judgement
As an experienced psychotherapist, I work with people navigating major life transitions. My therapeutic space is warm and compassionate allowing you to be curious and explore what matters to you. As a PACFA Reg. Clinical member I engage in supervision and professional development. All are essential for me to show up in practice and hold space. My side passions include: co-hosting the 'Mothers at Midnight Podcast' and facilitating 'Grief & Loss' groups.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I work with people navigating major life transitions. My therapeutic space is warm and compassionate allowing you to be curious and explore what matters to you. As a PACFA Reg. Clinical member I engage in supervision and professional development. All are essential for me to show up in practice and hold space. My side passions include: co-hosting the 'Mothers at Midnight Podcast' and facilitating 'Grief & Loss' groups.
My ideal client is an adult or older adolescent who brings long‑running relationship patterns, the lingering impact of childhood trauma, or chronic low mood and wants deeper, lasting change; they’re tired of repeating the same outcomes and ready to understand the origins of their reactions rather than just manage symptoms. They need a safe, non‑judgemental space, a clear formulation that links past experiences to present problems, and practical skills they can use between sessions. Their goals are to reduce shame and reactivity, build secure, reciprocal relationships, stabilise mood and daily routines, and develop boundaries.
My ideal client is an adult or older adolescent who brings long‑running relationship patterns, the lingering impact of childhood trauma, or chronic low mood and wants deeper, lasting change; they’re tired of repeating the same outcomes and ready to understand the origins of their reactions rather than just manage symptoms. They need a safe, non‑judgemental space, a clear formulation that links past experiences to present problems, and practical skills they can use between sessions. Their goals are to reduce shame and reactivity, build secure, reciprocal relationships, stabilise mood and daily routines, and develop boundaries.
Welcome! I offer counselling for individuals, couples, and families in a space that is warm, respectful, and culturally sensitive. Whether you are transitioning through a difficult time in your own identity or relationally with partners, children or co-workers, I offer to hold the space so you can hear yourself and find meaning & strength. Life transitions like becoming a parent, losing one, moving through perimenopause, processing grief, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression or supporting someone with a mental illness requires an empathetic witness and advocate. I am a fellow traveller with you in your journey, wherever it starts.
Welcome! I offer counselling for individuals, couples, and families in a space that is warm, respectful, and culturally sensitive. Whether you are transitioning through a difficult time in your own identity or relationally with partners, children or co-workers, I offer to hold the space so you can hear yourself and find meaning & strength. Life transitions like becoming a parent, losing one, moving through perimenopause, processing grief, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression or supporting someone with a mental illness requires an empathetic witness and advocate. I am a fellow traveller with you in your journey, wherever it starts.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.