Attachment-based Counselling in Coburg, VIC

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Barbara Drossos
Social Worker, AMHSW
Coburg, VIC 3058
I support people who have experienced sexual assault and violence, as well as those who struggle with their mental health, childhood trauma, attachment, relationships, parenting, heartbreak and shame. I've worked in reproductive health and provide unplanned pregnancy counselling and perinatal support. I welcome LGBTQIA+ clients and offer a safe space to explore gender identity and sexuality. I provide clinical supervision to social workers and counsellors. I have 14 years experience in leadership and supervisory roles in social work teams. I have completed Clinical Supervision training with the AASW and the Bouverie Centre.
I support people who have experienced sexual assault and violence, as well as those who struggle with their mental health, childhood trauma, attachment, relationships, parenting, heartbreak and shame. I've worked in reproductive health and provide unplanned pregnancy counselling and perinatal support. I welcome LGBTQIA+ clients and offer a safe space to explore gender identity and sexuality. I provide clinical supervision to social workers and counsellors. I have 14 years experience in leadership and supervisory roles in social work teams. I have completed Clinical Supervision training with the AASW and the Bouverie Centre.
(03) 9344 1556 View (03) 9344 1556
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Sophie Capern
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Coburg, VIC 3058
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! I am a psychologist who encourages openness and authenticity in the therapy room. I have experience working in both private and community settings, with a particular passion in treating and supporting those experiencing stress and anxiety, OCD, self-worth, trauma, relational/attachment difficulties (friends, partner/s, family, community) and in supporting LGBTQIA+ wellbeing. I am invested and committed to providing you a space that encourages genuine self-expression, exploration and meaningful change, however that looks for you.
Hello! I am a psychologist who encourages openness and authenticity in the therapy room. I have experience working in both private and community settings, with a particular passion in treating and supporting those experiencing stress and anxiety, OCD, self-worth, trauma, relational/attachment difficulties (friends, partner/s, family, community) and in supporting LGBTQIA+ wellbeing. I am invested and committed to providing you a space that encourages genuine self-expression, exploration and meaningful change, however that looks for you.
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Christina Pitter
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Coburg, VIC 3058
Christina has 20 years experience as a mental health social worker and psychotherapist. She works with people whose lives have been affected by childhood & adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family violence, and the impact of identity, family, ethnic and cultural issues on mental health. She has a special interest in supporting clients with chronic and physical health and disability issues. Christina hopes that through therapy, people can develop a greater awareness of their emotions, thoughts, strengths and goals and an overall improvement in their wellbeing and relationships with others.
Christina has 20 years experience as a mental health social worker and psychotherapist. She works with people whose lives have been affected by childhood & adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family violence, and the impact of identity, family, ethnic and cultural issues on mental health. She has a special interest in supporting clients with chronic and physical health and disability issues. Christina hopes that through therapy, people can develop a greater awareness of their emotions, thoughts, strengths and goals and an overall improvement in their wellbeing and relationships with others.
(02) 4504 0245 View (02) 4504 0245
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Harriet Muse
Occupational Therapist, MSc
Coburg, VIC 3058
Harriet is an endorsed mental health OT. She has extensive experience working with adults with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions and relationship issues. She also specialises in working with neurodiverse individuals, including those with ADHD and ASD. Harriet works with people to help them to better understand themselves and their struggles in order to achieve greater wellbeing, function and quality of life.
Harriet is an endorsed mental health OT. She has extensive experience working with adults with a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, transitions and relationship issues. She also specialises in working with neurodiverse individuals, including those with ADHD and ASD. Harriet works with people to help them to better understand themselves and their struggles in order to achieve greater wellbeing, function and quality of life.
(03) 8338 1637 View (03) 8338 1637
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Melbourne Mind Body Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Coburg, VIC 3058
I am here to help with resolving your specific issues around trauma, anxiety, OCD identity and self esteem. Working predominantly from a cognitive behavioural and person centred approach, along with emotion focused principles, I will work with you in a compassionate caring way. If negative core beliefs are holding you back I am the one to see. I am kind, caring and compassionate, and can help with those issues of self-confidence, and self-esteem. We can work on past and present issues to help you be motivated, more relaxed and happier in your day-to-day life.
I am here to help with resolving your specific issues around trauma, anxiety, OCD identity and self esteem. Working predominantly from a cognitive behavioural and person centred approach, along with emotion focused principles, I will work with you in a compassionate caring way. If negative core beliefs are holding you back I am the one to see. I am kind, caring and compassionate, and can help with those issues of self-confidence, and self-esteem. We can work on past and present issues to help you be motivated, more relaxed and happier in your day-to-day life.
0431 543 373 View 0431 543 373
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Mums in Mind Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Coburg, VIC 3058
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.
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Anne Robertson
Social Worker, MA, AASW
1 Endorsed
Coburg, VIC 3058
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Family Therapist . I have been working as a therapist for the last 18 years, however have been in the field for the last 30 years, I have extensive experience working with adults, young people and children and have spent extensive time working in settings including Community Health and Non Government Organisations. I have supported clients with issues including trauma, childabuse, family violence, injustice, as well as parents supporting children with anxiety/depression or regulating their emotional world. I support clients develop a therapeutic plan that targets their hopes.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Family Therapist . I have been working as a therapist for the last 18 years, however have been in the field for the last 30 years, I have extensive experience working with adults, young people and children and have spent extensive time working in settings including Community Health and Non Government Organisations. I have supported clients with issues including trauma, childabuse, family violence, injustice, as well as parents supporting children with anxiety/depression or regulating their emotional world. I support clients develop a therapeutic plan that targets their hopes.
(03) 8338 1770 View (03) 8338 1770
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Jager Corvus
Counsellor, AASW
Online Only
I’m a queer non-binary trans person, a fully certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with SE International and a master's qualified social worker. I have 20+ years' experience providing casework and advocacy within Community Services (Disability, HIV/AIDS, Youth, AOD, Prison Abolition & LGBTIQA+). I'm also a counsellor in a community health organisation supporting LGBTIQA+ communities. I have a deep interest in complex relational & social, collective trauma and use a somatic approach that includes an awareness of the physiological & emotional impacts of oppressive systems on marginalised people.
I’m a queer non-binary trans person, a fully certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner with SE International and a master's qualified social worker. I have 20+ years' experience providing casework and advocacy within Community Services (Disability, HIV/AIDS, Youth, AOD, Prison Abolition & LGBTIQA+). I'm also a counsellor in a community health organisation supporting LGBTIQA+ communities. I have a deep interest in complex relational & social, collective trauma and use a somatic approach that includes an awareness of the physiological & emotional impacts of oppressive systems on marginalised people.
(03) 8338 1772 View (03) 8338 1772
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Natalie Morris
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Online Only
Hello! I'm Natalie, the principal psychologist at mint psychology. I enjoy working with clients to improve their wellbeing and help them achieve their goals. My approach focuses on ensuring clients feel comfortable, supported, and respected, while working collaboratively to facilitate growth and change. I emphasise transparent communication and ensure all treatment plans and sessions are tailored to the individual clients' needs and preferences. My main therapy modalities include CBT and ACT, though I incorporate concepts from various other approaches such as schema or solution-focused therapy to meet the client's needs.
Hello! I'm Natalie, the principal psychologist at mint psychology. I enjoy working with clients to improve their wellbeing and help them achieve their goals. My approach focuses on ensuring clients feel comfortable, supported, and respected, while working collaboratively to facilitate growth and change. I emphasise transparent communication and ensure all treatment plans and sessions are tailored to the individual clients' needs and preferences. My main therapy modalities include CBT and ACT, though I incorporate concepts from various other approaches such as schema or solution-focused therapy to meet the client's needs.
(03) 7003 2805 View (03) 7003 2805
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Sydney Ruiz
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Coburg, VIC 3058
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.
(03) 9111 2662 View (03) 9111 2662
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Diandra Peters
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Coburg, VIC 3058
If you're anything like the clients I work with, you might be coping on the surface, but underneath you feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, struggle with past experiences or caught in habits that leave you disconnected, guilty or ashamed. Maybe you’re drinking, using substances or engaging in other unhelpful behaviours to cope. You might be avoiding difficult feelings or feel exhausted by the same relationship patterns that never seem to shift. If you’re looking to make changes and better understand yourself, I take a practical approach to help you move forward with a focus on what truly matters to you.
If you're anything like the clients I work with, you might be coping on the surface, but underneath you feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, struggle with past experiences or caught in habits that leave you disconnected, guilty or ashamed. Maybe you’re drinking, using substances or engaging in other unhelpful behaviours to cope. You might be avoiding difficult feelings or feel exhausted by the same relationship patterns that never seem to shift. If you’re looking to make changes and better understand yourself, I take a practical approach to help you move forward with a focus on what truly matters to you.
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Daphne Konas - Lemonade.Space
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Coburg, VIC 3058
Daphne is a registered Counselling Psychologist who is passionate about working with adults with a range of mental health issues, particularly; anxiety, depression, trauma and pre/post natal depression/anxiety. Daphne’s approach is warm and gentle with a sprinkle of humour. Daphne approaches therapy with an interpersonal focus as she helps you navigate your past, and how to navigate through life better. Daphne has extensive experience working at university counselling services and private practice. To learn more, visit www.lemonade.space or email me.
Daphne is a registered Counselling Psychologist who is passionate about working with adults with a range of mental health issues, particularly; anxiety, depression, trauma and pre/post natal depression/anxiety. Daphne’s approach is warm and gentle with a sprinkle of humour. Daphne approaches therapy with an interpersonal focus as she helps you navigate your past, and how to navigate through life better. Daphne has extensive experience working at university counselling services and private practice. To learn more, visit www.lemonade.space or email me.
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Gillian Fernandes
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Coburg, VIC 3058
I am Gillian, I am a couples and relationship counsellor. I work with relationships, supporting each person to feel understood, held, and connected. I specialise in working with people who want to cut through the noise to really connect with their partner/s. The grind of daily life or a big issue can cause ruptures in the relationship. I work with folks to have important, sometimes painful and often vulnerable, conversations to re-establish connection. When there is ambiguity, I specialise in helping people find clarity on a way to move forward, together, or apart.
I am Gillian, I am a couples and relationship counsellor. I work with relationships, supporting each person to feel understood, held, and connected. I specialise in working with people who want to cut through the noise to really connect with their partner/s. The grind of daily life or a big issue can cause ruptures in the relationship. I work with folks to have important, sometimes painful and often vulnerable, conversations to re-establish connection. When there is ambiguity, I specialise in helping people find clarity on a way to move forward, together, or apart.
(03) 8338 4369 View (03) 8338 4369
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Alex Sutherland
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
Nov/Dec 25 Availability for Couples and individuals. Sex Therapy, Mental Health Counselling and Relationship Therapy. I take guidance from clients on where they're at and what they might need, taking it at your own pace. I am sex worker friendly, Lgbtiqa+sb inclusive, kink and poly aware and gender affirming. My areas of interest are working in topics of sex and relationships, including sexual pain and dysfunctions. I am experienced with working with trauma and have worked with survivors of family violence and a variety of marginalised and diverse communities including different cultural backgrounds.
Nov/Dec 25 Availability for Couples and individuals. Sex Therapy, Mental Health Counselling and Relationship Therapy. I take guidance from clients on where they're at and what they might need, taking it at your own pace. I am sex worker friendly, Lgbtiqa+sb inclusive, kink and poly aware and gender affirming. My areas of interest are working in topics of sex and relationships, including sexual pain and dysfunctions. I am experienced with working with trauma and have worked with survivors of family violence and a variety of marginalised and diverse communities including different cultural backgrounds.
(03) 9111 5334 View (03) 9111 5334
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Megan Jurecka
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
We are wired to connect but challenging childhood experiences can cause us to connect at the expense of emotional needs. The ripples of these experiences can create difficulties with life goals such as: - starting a meaningful career - finding a partner - maintaining healthy relationships - building a strong sense of identity - managing emotional highs and lows - coping with life stressors with resilience When people struggle in these areas it can lead to patterns of disconnection, loneliness, lacking in direction and deepening sense of mistrust in oneself.
We are wired to connect but challenging childhood experiences can cause us to connect at the expense of emotional needs. The ripples of these experiences can create difficulties with life goals such as: - starting a meaningful career - finding a partner - maintaining healthy relationships - building a strong sense of identity - managing emotional highs and lows - coping with life stressors with resilience When people struggle in these areas it can lead to patterns of disconnection, loneliness, lacking in direction and deepening sense of mistrust in oneself.
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Allison Browning
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
I'm an accredited Medicare registered therapist (AMHSW) with rebates available. I work with trauma, anxiety, mental health issues, grief and loss. I am highly experienced in the area of complex trauma and have a deep understanding of the ways this impacts everyday life and connections. Around trauma, I work both somatically and with talk therapy. I offer a safe and accepting space for members of the LGBTIQ+ community, providing support and understanding around issues such as coming out, gender identity, dysphoria and exploring sexual orientation. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to work in a person-centred holistic way.
I'm an accredited Medicare registered therapist (AMHSW) with rebates available. I work with trauma, anxiety, mental health issues, grief and loss. I am highly experienced in the area of complex trauma and have a deep understanding of the ways this impacts everyday life and connections. Around trauma, I work both somatically and with talk therapy. I offer a safe and accepting space for members of the LGBTIQ+ community, providing support and understanding around issues such as coming out, gender identity, dysphoria and exploring sexual orientation. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to work in a person-centred holistic way.
(02) 4504 0207 View (02) 4504 0207
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Eleni Kidis
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Serves Area
My experience and strengths include supporting people heal from trauma, including childhood abuse and neglect, fractured family bonds as well as adult sexual assault. I support people who experience depression, anxiety and low self-esteem and confidence. I also support couple's reduce conflict, increase their ability to hold their own and their partners' emotions, strengthen emotional security in each other, (especially after infidelity) and help them reignite sexual intimacy.
My experience and strengths include supporting people heal from trauma, including childhood abuse and neglect, fractured family bonds as well as adult sexual assault. I support people who experience depression, anxiety and low self-esteem and confidence. I also support couple's reduce conflict, increase their ability to hold their own and their partners' emotions, strengthen emotional security in each other, (especially after infidelity) and help them reignite sexual intimacy.
(03) 8338 4349 View (03) 8338 4349
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Louise Wilson Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Louise Wilson is a trauma-informed clinical psychologist who offers evidence-based, compassionate care for individuals navigating life’s more complex emotional experiences. Her practice is guided by warmth, respect, and authenticity, providing a therapeutic space where people feel safe to explore, understand, and heal. Louise is deeply committed to the belief that meaningful change occurs through both scientific understanding and human connection. Her approach is collaborative and transparent — grounded in psychological science, yet deeply attuned to each person’s story, history, and nervous system.
Louise Wilson is a trauma-informed clinical psychologist who offers evidence-based, compassionate care for individuals navigating life’s more complex emotional experiences. Her practice is guided by warmth, respect, and authenticity, providing a therapeutic space where people feel safe to explore, understand, and heal. Louise is deeply committed to the belief that meaningful change occurs through both scientific understanding and human connection. Her approach is collaborative and transparent — grounded in psychological science, yet deeply attuned to each person’s story, history, and nervous system.
0410 658 788 View 0410 658 788
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Casey Anderson
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Casey Anderson takes a psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy. This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
Casey Anderson takes a psychoanalytic approach to psychotherapy. This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
(03) 7003 2898 View (03) 7003 2898
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Mind Therapy Psychotherapeutic Services
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Immediate Openings Available - Medicare Bulk Billed. Face to face + telehealth. Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness, Emotional Focused Therapy & more. I work from the belief that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, acceptance, validation and understanding. My purpose is to get you unstuck, confident, emotionally intelligent and not afraid to face life. I am passionate about working with Individuals, Adolescents & Couples facilitating meaningful and lasting change. I take pride in my ability to connect in a genuine way with a variety of clients and tailor my approach to best respect each person's potential, strengths.
Immediate Openings Available - Medicare Bulk Billed. Face to face + telehealth. Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness, Emotional Focused Therapy & more. I work from the belief that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, acceptance, validation and understanding. My purpose is to get you unstuck, confident, emotionally intelligent and not afraid to face life. I am passionate about working with Individuals, Adolescents & Couples facilitating meaningful and lasting change. I take pride in my ability to connect in a genuine way with a variety of clients and tailor my approach to best respect each person's potential, strengths.
(03) 7302 2111 View (03) 7302 2111

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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.