Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Daylesford, VIC
Consulting Rooms in Ballarat and Stawell. Focusing on the needs of individuals in smaller communities and country towns, where there is generally fewer resources available for those who need support. Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression. I am very much community-minded. Welcome NDIS self-managed clients. Every situation is different, while I have a standard rate, please contact me to ask how I can assist you if financial difficulty is an issue.
Consulting Rooms in Ballarat and Stawell. Focusing on the needs of individuals in smaller communities and country towns, where there is generally fewer resources available for those who need support. Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression. I am very much community-minded. Welcome NDIS self-managed clients. Every situation is different, while I have a standard rate, please contact me to ask how I can assist you if financial difficulty is an issue.
I am a registered Psychologist and a Gestalt psychotherapist, specialising in a holistic and integrative approach to mental health. With over 25 years of experience in the fields of psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, and supervision, I am dedicated to providing a supportive and insightful therapeutic journey for each of my clients. My commitment is to provide a compassionate and empowering environment where clients can gain clarity, develop self-awareness, and find meaningful ways to address their concerns.
I am a registered Psychologist and a Gestalt psychotherapist, specialising in a holistic and integrative approach to mental health. With over 25 years of experience in the fields of psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, and supervision, I am dedicated to providing a supportive and insightful therapeutic journey for each of my clients. My commitment is to provide a compassionate and empowering environment where clients can gain clarity, develop self-awareness, and find meaningful ways to address their concerns.
In our first session, we talk about what’s brought you here — whether it’s the pain of repeated relationship disappointments, uncertainty in a long-term partnership, or feeling weighed down by anxiety, low mood, disordered eating, or emotional distress. You may be navigating life feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like things should feel better than they do — and you’re looking to change this.
In our first session, we talk about what’s brought you here — whether it’s the pain of repeated relationship disappointments, uncertainty in a long-term partnership, or feeling weighed down by anxiety, low mood, disordered eating, or emotional distress. You may be navigating life feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or like things should feel better than they do — and you’re looking to change this.
Are you experiencing difficulties within yourself or in your relationships? How do you get through life? Do you feel things need to change? I maintain clients' mental health by helping them better understand themselves and their situations so they can find peace, balance and positivity.
Are you experiencing difficulties within yourself or in your relationships? How do you get through life? Do you feel things need to change? I maintain clients' mental health by helping them better understand themselves and their situations so they can find peace, balance and positivity.
I have more than 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
I have more than 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
• Fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation and debriefing
• Matrescence and complexities of motherhood
• Parenting, relationship dynamics and personal growth
• Menopause as a portal to transformation
• Identity, orientation, life purpose and career shifts
• Chronic pain and long-term health challenges
• Grief, loss and emotional distress
I am an ACA Level 3 registered dedicated women’s health counsellor, trauma-informed mental health clinician, childbirth educator, and somatic psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in supporting women and gender-diverse individuals through life's tender transitions.
Evidence based person-centred counselling grounded in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) - a compassion-oriented approach supporting individuals to build psychological flexibility and live a meaningful life in alignment with their values:
Trauma Focussed ACT;
ACT for Grief & Loss;
ACT for ADHD & Neurodiversity.
• Fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation and debriefing
• Matrescence and complexities of motherhood
• Parenting, relationship dynamics and personal growth
• Menopause as a portal to transformation
• Identity, orientation, life purpose and career shifts
• Chronic pain and long-term health challenges
• Grief, loss and emotional distress
I am an ACA Level 3 registered dedicated women’s health counsellor, trauma-informed mental health clinician, childbirth educator, and somatic psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in supporting women and gender-diverse individuals through life's tender transitions.
Evidence based person-centred counselling grounded in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) - a compassion-oriented approach supporting individuals to build psychological flexibility and live a meaningful life in alignment with their values:
Trauma Focussed ACT;
ACT for Grief & Loss;
ACT for ADHD & Neurodiversity.
I offer support with relationship building, parenting, clarity of thoughts, addressing behaviours, thought patterns & issues like anxiety & stress.
Kathryn offers Relationship Support & is trained in the Gottman Method. Kathryn also specialises in supporting those with ADHD, Autism & Trauma Based Behaviours; their parents & their carers. She uses Strength-Based Counselling for: Anxiety & Exhaustion; Meditation/Mindfulness; Depression/Life purpose; Relationship building/Family/Teens & Self Empowerment.
I offer support with relationship building, parenting, clarity of thoughts, addressing behaviours, thought patterns & issues like anxiety & stress.
Kathryn offers Relationship Support & is trained in the Gottman Method. Kathryn also specialises in supporting those with ADHD, Autism & Trauma Based Behaviours; their parents & their carers. She uses Strength-Based Counselling for: Anxiety & Exhaustion; Meditation/Mindfulness; Depression/Life purpose; Relationship building/Family/Teens & Self Empowerment.
Are you feeling that talk therapies aren’t quite getting to the heart of the problem? Are you or your kids experiencing big emotions that appear out of nowhere and can’t quite be explained by words? Do your kids need help, but encouraging them to attend sessions has turned into a weekly carpark battle? Do you want a therapist who can work creatively with your family rather than answering questions like a textbook? Do you wish therapy could just simply feel easier?
Are you feeling that talk therapies aren’t quite getting to the heart of the problem? Are you or your kids experiencing big emotions that appear out of nowhere and can’t quite be explained by words? Do your kids need help, but encouraging them to attend sessions has turned into a weekly carpark battle? Do you want a therapist who can work creatively with your family rather than answering questions like a textbook? Do you wish therapy could just simply feel easier?
As a Registered Mental Health Counsellor with years of professional experience, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their mental health journeys. I provide therapy with compassion and expertise, helping clients from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds navigate the challenges they face with empathy and understanding. At the heart of my practice is the belief that everyone deserves a safe and accepting space to share their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment. I strive to create an environment where clients feel heard and understood, fostering trust and collaboration as we work together
As a Registered Mental Health Counsellor with years of professional experience, I am deeply committed to supporting individuals on their mental health journeys. I provide therapy with compassion and expertise, helping clients from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds navigate the challenges they face with empathy and understanding. At the heart of my practice is the belief that everyone deserves a safe and accepting space to share their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment. I strive to create an environment where clients feel heard and understood, fostering trust and collaboration as we work together
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I have extensive experience working with children, families, and caregivers, with a focus on supporting families through transitions (becoming parents, or adjusting to life changes such as starting school).
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My name is Bicarra and I am a Therapist at Bloom Well-being in Creswick.
I am passionate about supporting children, families and caregivers, specifically in the area of transitions (welcoming a new baby into the home, starting at a new job or school). Additionally, I am interested in areas of trauma, relationships, family dynamics (including family violence), and supporting individuals on their personal growth journeys. My practice is neuro-affirming, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and welcoming to individuals living with disabilities (self-identified included).
I have extensive experience working with children, families, and caregivers, with a focus on supporting families through transitions (becoming parents, or adjusting to life changes such as starting school).
Hello Everyone!
My name is Bicarra and I am a Therapist at Bloom Well-being in Creswick.
I am passionate about supporting children, families and caregivers, specifically in the area of transitions (welcoming a new baby into the home, starting at a new job or school). Additionally, I am interested in areas of trauma, relationships, family dynamics (including family violence), and supporting individuals on their personal growth journeys. My practice is neuro-affirming, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and welcoming to individuals living with disabilities (self-identified included).
She works to help each person feel empowered to be themselves, build better friendships, relationships with parents and community, to manage their mental health and to enjoy valued activities including education.
Emily works creatively, drawing on evidence based theory from a variety of disciplines and psychological approaches, to help meet your treatment needs.
She works to help each person feel empowered to be themselves, build better friendships, relationships with parents and community, to manage their mental health and to enjoy valued activities including education.
Emily works creatively, drawing on evidence based theory from a variety of disciplines and psychological approaches, to help meet your treatment needs.
My ideal client is one who is looking to make sense of their experiences and how they function or operate within their world; one who is open to learning about themselves, to make changes and to improve skills to better relationships with themselves and those around them. Their issues may be varied and include anxiety, attachment issues, bullying, communication, divorce, emotional regulation, family functioning, fractured relationships, grief, infidelity and stress, among other issues that may present. Assisting clients to set out a treatment plan and work together to achieve their goals are important aspects of the journey.
My ideal client is one who is looking to make sense of their experiences and how they function or operate within their world; one who is open to learning about themselves, to make changes and to improve skills to better relationships with themselves and those around them. Their issues may be varied and include anxiety, attachment issues, bullying, communication, divorce, emotional regulation, family functioning, fractured relationships, grief, infidelity and stress, among other issues that may present. Assisting clients to set out a treatment plan and work together to achieve their goals are important aspects of the journey.
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Ballarat and Footscray areas as well as online. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over thirty years of counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is affordable to people who need it.
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Ballarat and Footscray areas as well as online. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over thirty years of counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is affordable to people who need it.
For more than 30 years I have walked alongside children, individuals, and families through many layers of life, trauma, change, relationships, identity, and the search for meaning. These years of listening to people’s stories have shaped a deeply compassionate and trauma-informed approach to my work. I currently work as a child therapist with the Australian Childhood Foundation, supporting children and families to process trauma and rebuild a sense of safety, trust, and connection.
I also work with adults and couples who are navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply wanting to understand themselves more deeply
For more than 30 years I have walked alongside children, individuals, and families through many layers of life, trauma, change, relationships, identity, and the search for meaning. These years of listening to people’s stories have shaped a deeply compassionate and trauma-informed approach to my work. I currently work as a child therapist with the Australian Childhood Foundation, supporting children and families to process trauma and rebuild a sense of safety, trust, and connection.
I also work with adults and couples who are navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply wanting to understand themselves more deeply
At Wattleseed Counselling, we provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential therapeutic space where concerns can be explored with care and respect. Through this process we support you to explore challenges you are experiencing, find clarity, gain understanding or acceptance, and begin healing and recovery.
We understand that seeking support can feel difficult, and we honour the courage it takes to speak about personal concerns.
Our practice is evidence-based and trauma-informed, with a focus on building a respectful and trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, supported, and free from judgement.
At Wattleseed Counselling, we provide a safe, compassionate, and confidential therapeutic space where concerns can be explored with care and respect. Through this process we support you to explore challenges you are experiencing, find clarity, gain understanding or acceptance, and begin healing and recovery.
We understand that seeking support can feel difficult, and we honour the courage it takes to speak about personal concerns.
Our practice is evidence-based and trauma-informed, with a focus on building a respectful and trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, supported, and free from judgement.
People I support could be struggling with parenting issues, grief, separation or divorce.
If you would love your life to be more peaceful, with less overwhelm. You would love to manage feelings of anxiety in a different way. You might want to stop flying off the handle and find more balance. Or maybe you've noticed that there are patterns in your life that you keep repeating and would like to find new ways to move forward. You're ready to improve your relationship with yourself and know that will improve your relationships with the people that matter to you. You are ready to learn some new skills to help you to have more clarity and alignment.
People I support could be struggling with parenting issues, grief, separation or divorce.
If you would love your life to be more peaceful, with less overwhelm. You would love to manage feelings of anxiety in a different way. You might want to stop flying off the handle and find more balance. Or maybe you've noticed that there are patterns in your life that you keep repeating and would like to find new ways to move forward. You're ready to improve your relationship with yourself and know that will improve your relationships with the people that matter to you. You are ready to learn some new skills to help you to have more clarity and alignment.
Kaitlyn is a passionate and empathetic Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor with lived experience as a neurodivergent individual managing chronic health conditions. Kaitlyn is dedicated to supporting individuals through a neuro-affirming approach. She believes in understanding and embracing the diversity of your experiences, including those with Neurodivergent traits that may align with Autism, Attention Deficit/ Hyperactive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Attachment and Trauma concerns, and other conditions. By adopting a neuro-affirming perspective, she strives to create a safe and validating space for in
Kaitlyn is a passionate and empathetic Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor with lived experience as a neurodivergent individual managing chronic health conditions. Kaitlyn is dedicated to supporting individuals through a neuro-affirming approach. She believes in understanding and embracing the diversity of your experiences, including those with Neurodivergent traits that may align with Autism, Attention Deficit/ Hyperactive Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Attachment and Trauma concerns, and other conditions. By adopting a neuro-affirming perspective, she strives to create a safe and validating space for in
Hi, I'm Freya. I've been counselling for over 25 years, and 7 years ago started incorporating my animals (horses, dogs, cats) into my therapeutic practice. I work with all ages, and the people I work with are as unique as the issues they want to address. My clients are individuals, couples, and children. I have lived experience of neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, HSP) and consequently work with a lot of people who are neurodiverse themselves. My work focusses on understanding why we are the way we are, with techniques that foster change and growth. The end goal is permanent healing and improved resilience to navigate life.
Hi, I'm Freya. I've been counselling for over 25 years, and 7 years ago started incorporating my animals (horses, dogs, cats) into my therapeutic practice. I work with all ages, and the people I work with are as unique as the issues they want to address. My clients are individuals, couples, and children. I have lived experience of neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, HSP) and consequently work with a lot of people who are neurodiverse themselves. My work focusses on understanding why we are the way we are, with techniques that foster change and growth. The end goal is permanent healing and improved resilience to navigate life.
Have you tried loads of talking therapies and now you are seeking a different approach? EMDR is a highly flexible and effective trauma-informed therapy, that we can carefully adapt to suit you. I work with people struggling with complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, as well as life transitions such as end-of-life. I walk alongside with you as a dedicated companion, deeply listening to what you are seeking and discovering together with you, how we can create a realistic healing pathway forward. With many mind/body/spirit therapeutic options to choose from, we will work on what most aligns with where you're at.
Have you tried loads of talking therapies and now you are seeking a different approach? EMDR is a highly flexible and effective trauma-informed therapy, that we can carefully adapt to suit you. I work with people struggling with complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, as well as life transitions such as end-of-life. I walk alongside with you as a dedicated companion, deeply listening to what you are seeking and discovering together with you, how we can create a realistic healing pathway forward. With many mind/body/spirit therapeutic options to choose from, we will work on what most aligns with where you're at.
Hi, I’m Mark — a counsellor based in Ballarat. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. Together, we’ll uncover the strengths and qualities within you that can spark your recovery. Building self-esteem and nurturing healthier relationships can open the way to a more fulfilling life.
Hi, I’m Mark — a counsellor based in Ballarat. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. Together, we’ll uncover the strengths and qualities within you that can spark your recovery. Building self-esteem and nurturing healthier relationships can open the way to a more fulfilling life.
Nearby Parenting Therapists Searches for Daylesford
- Alfredton
- Bacchus Marsh
- Ballarat Central
- Castlemaine
- Creswick
- Gisborne
- Kangaroo Flat
- Kyneton
- Maryborough
- Melton
- Sunbury
- Woodend
Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.