Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Donvale, VIC
I provide personalised evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy in a warm, collaborative and compassionate environment. I firmly believe that everyone has different goals for therapy and I tailor my approach to individual needs and preferences. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders, depression, trauma, emotion regulation issues, relationship issues, grief and life transitions. I am experienced working with specific issues and mood disturbances that occur in the context of ASD and ADHD.
I provide personalised evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy in a warm, collaborative and compassionate environment. I firmly believe that everyone has different goals for therapy and I tailor my approach to individual needs and preferences. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders, depression, trauma, emotion regulation issues, relationship issues, grief and life transitions. I am experienced working with specific issues and mood disturbances that occur in the context of ASD and ADHD.
When you feel anxious, isolated, stuck or struggling, it’s hard to keep going. But you are a unique, complex human who deserves acceptance and care – from yourself and from the world. Let’s find that together. Especially if you are struggling with identity, purpose, self-worth or anxiety. Especially if you carry hurt or shame from feeling “different". I'm a gentle and compassionate listener and would love to share ways to cope with life now, find hope for what’s ahead, and plan purposeful steps forward. I can meet in-person (private consulting room or walk-and-talk), online or by phone, and at times that suit you.
When you feel anxious, isolated, stuck or struggling, it’s hard to keep going. But you are a unique, complex human who deserves acceptance and care – from yourself and from the world. Let’s find that together. Especially if you are struggling with identity, purpose, self-worth or anxiety. Especially if you carry hurt or shame from feeling “different". I'm a gentle and compassionate listener and would love to share ways to cope with life now, find hope for what’s ahead, and plan purposeful steps forward. I can meet in-person (private consulting room or walk-and-talk), online or by phone, and at times that suit you.
My aim to walk alongside couples to help them identify their own painful cycles of disconnection—where arguments repeat, intimacy fades, and both partners feel unheard or unseen. They may be navigating betrayal, communication breakdowns, or simply the quiet ache of growing apart. My aim is to create safety where couples can learn how to exit this negative cycle, rebuild trust and reconnect with one another and create renewed and deeper bonds their relationship.
My aim to walk alongside couples to help them identify their own painful cycles of disconnection—where arguments repeat, intimacy fades, and both partners feel unheard or unseen. They may be navigating betrayal, communication breakdowns, or simply the quiet ache of growing apart. My aim is to create safety where couples can learn how to exit this negative cycle, rebuild trust and reconnect with one another and create renewed and deeper bonds their relationship.
Consequently, she also has a passion for supporting parents and carers.
Danielle offers assistance with: Autistic burnout, Life adjustments (such as beginning tertiary education or entering the workforce), Trauma, Navigating Relationships, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), Anxiety (Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety), Depression, Low self-esteem, Assertiveness Training, Parenting and Carer support.
Consequently, she also has a passion for supporting parents and carers.
Danielle offers assistance with: Autistic burnout, Life adjustments (such as beginning tertiary education or entering the workforce), Trauma, Navigating Relationships, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), Anxiety (Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety), Depression, Low self-esteem, Assertiveness Training, Parenting and Carer support.
I help families, couples, and individuals navigate life's most challenging seasons. My work focuses on supporting adolescents with high-risk behaviours and helping couples and families repair their relationships. I also provide dedicated individual therapy for mental health needs across diverse cultural backgrounds. With a background in youth justice and complex needs, I use a strengths-based approach to help you develop new perspectives. As a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Cantonese, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space for you to heal and grow.
I help families, couples, and individuals navigate life's most challenging seasons. My work focuses on supporting adolescents with high-risk behaviours and helping couples and families repair their relationships. I also provide dedicated individual therapy for mental health needs across diverse cultural backgrounds. With a background in youth justice and complex needs, I use a strengths-based approach to help you develop new perspectives. As a bilingual therapist fluent in English and Cantonese, I am committed to creating a safe, supportive space for you to heal and grow.
Alana specializes in providing expert assistance for a wide range of concerns to patients 16 years + including: Depression, Perinatal and postnatal challenges, parenting difficulties, anxiety disorders and phobias, adjustment difficulties, stress and anxiety management, workplace stress and burnout, PTSD, relationships and family stress and academic stress.
Alana Greco is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, self-worth, relationships, and mental well-being. With 14 years of experience, a compassionate approach and extensive therapeutic knowledge, she helps individuals overcome their mental health concerns. Alana's curiosity about the human mind grew from a young age, guiding her decision to pursue psychology. Her academic journey includes undergraduate studies, a Post Graduate Diploma, and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Drawing primarily from cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapies.
Alana specializes in providing expert assistance for a wide range of concerns to patients 16 years + including: Depression, Perinatal and postnatal challenges, parenting difficulties, anxiety disorders and phobias, adjustment difficulties, stress and anxiety management, workplace stress and burnout, PTSD, relationships and family stress and academic stress.
Alana Greco is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, self-worth, relationships, and mental well-being. With 14 years of experience, a compassionate approach and extensive therapeutic knowledge, she helps individuals overcome their mental health concerns. Alana's curiosity about the human mind grew from a young age, guiding her decision to pursue psychology. Her academic journey includes undergraduate studies, a Post Graduate Diploma, and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Drawing primarily from cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapies.
I am a registered Medicare and NDIS provider offering psychology and counseling sessions either in-person or on-line across Australia, including rural and remote areas.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — often shaped by complex trauma, neurodivergence, long-standing emotional patterns, chronic health challenges, life transitions, or relationship stress. I am sensitive to cross cultural and LGBTQIA+ needs in therapy.
I work holistically recognising that healing involves the mind, body, relationships, sense of meaning, your nervous system, strengths and needs.
I am a registered Medicare and NDIS provider offering psychology and counseling sessions either in-person or on-line across Australia, including rural and remote areas.
I work with people who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — often shaped by complex trauma, neurodivergence, long-standing emotional patterns, chronic health challenges, life transitions, or relationship stress. I am sensitive to cross cultural and LGBTQIA+ needs in therapy.
I work holistically recognising that healing involves the mind, body, relationships, sense of meaning, your nervous system, strengths and needs.
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I believe each time we encounter a challenge or difficulty in life it offers us an opportunity to learn more and inhabit our selves and life more deeply. I'm passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families in exploring, accessing and tending to the internal and external resources needed to take up such opportunities and to flourish. I will wholeheartedly and collaboratively support you in finding your way through life challenges and towards your goals with warmth and compassion.
I believe each time we encounter a challenge or difficulty in life it offers us an opportunity to learn more and inhabit our selves and life more deeply. I'm passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families in exploring, accessing and tending to the internal and external resources needed to take up such opportunities and to flourish. I will wholeheartedly and collaboratively support you in finding your way through life challenges and towards your goals with warmth and compassion.
I'm a psychologist passionate about supporting you in matters of parenting such as fertility, conception, loss, pregnancy, identity transitions, and raising humans.
My practice is, first and foremost human centred meaning I place emphasis on connection. I believe that only when we feel safe and seen in therapy can change take place. On a more technical level, I practice in Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with elements of Internal Family System (IFS) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
I'm a psychologist passionate about supporting you in matters of parenting such as fertility, conception, loss, pregnancy, identity transitions, and raising humans.
My practice is, first and foremost human centred meaning I place emphasis on connection. I believe that only when we feel safe and seen in therapy can change take place. On a more technical level, I practice in Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with elements of Internal Family System (IFS) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Looking for support to reduce the overwhelm, anxiety, emotional heaviness of your fertility journey, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood or parenting?
I have a warm, gentle, non-judgmental, trauma informed approach to counselling, and work with you to explore your current challenges, provide space for you to feel heard and seen, honour and understand your experience, find tools that work for you, and move forwards - however that feels and looks for you.
Looking for support to reduce the overwhelm, anxiety, emotional heaviness of your fertility journey, pregnancy, birth, postpartum, motherhood or parenting?
I have a warm, gentle, non-judgmental, trauma informed approach to counselling, and work with you to explore your current challenges, provide space for you to feel heard and seen, honour and understand your experience, find tools that work for you, and move forwards - however that feels and looks for you.
Judy at Connect2Change aims to create a calm welcoming space for you to pause, reflect and work to better manage what’s painful in life, as well as strengthen what is working well. What kind of person do you want to be? What’s the stuff that’s getting in the way? How do you want to treat yourself? Your body? Other people? Judy sees adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, and is currently taking new clients!
Judy at Connect2Change aims to create a calm welcoming space for you to pause, reflect and work to better manage what’s painful in life, as well as strengthen what is working well. What kind of person do you want to be? What’s the stuff that’s getting in the way? How do you want to treat yourself? Your body? Other people? Judy sees adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, and is currently taking new clients!
Many clients experience increased clarity, calmer responses and more confidence in themselves and their parenting.
You look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, irritable and stretched too thin. You may be raising children far from family support, navigating cultural expectations, relationship strain, or the intensity of strong-willed kids. The constant mental load, the guilt of never doing enough, or the tension that builds after long, exhausting days. You want to feel calmer, less guilty, more connected to yourself and your family, and to stop feeling like you’re failing at your relationship or as a mother.
Many clients experience increased clarity, calmer responses and more confidence in themselves and their parenting.
You look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, irritable and stretched too thin. You may be raising children far from family support, navigating cultural expectations, relationship strain, or the intensity of strong-willed kids. The constant mental load, the guilt of never doing enough, or the tension that builds after long, exhausting days. You want to feel calmer, less guilty, more connected to yourself and your family, and to stop feeling like you’re failing at your relationship or as a mother.
I have over 30 years of experience working as a psychologist and have been working with a wide variety of clients including children, adolescents and adults. My approach is client centered and my aims are to assist clients towards positive outcomes according to theirneeds. I am also registered and experienced AHPRA supervisor and am currently supervising other psychologists.
I have over 30 years of experience working as a psychologist and have been working with a wide variety of clients including children, adolescents and adults. My approach is client centered and my aims are to assist clients towards positive outcomes according to theirneeds. I am also registered and experienced AHPRA supervisor and am currently supervising other psychologists.
Emily Varga - Sunbury Child and Family Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Sunbury, VIC 3429
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.
I am experienced in providing assessment, treatment and parenting advice for a range of mental health issues of issues including anxiety, depression, challenging behaviours, social skills, sleep, trauma and school-based issues.
My professional qualifications include a PhD and a Masters in Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Melbourne. I am endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and am a full member of the Australian Psychologist Society (APS). Clients are eligible for Medicare rebates or NDIS funded claims.
I am experienced in providing assessment, treatment and parenting advice for a range of mental health issues of issues including anxiety, depression, challenging behaviours, social skills, sleep, trauma and school-based issues.
My professional qualifications include a PhD and a Masters in Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Melbourne. I am endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and am a full member of the Australian Psychologist Society (APS). Clients are eligible for Medicare rebates or NDIS funded claims.
I exclusively offer services to parents & carers of PDA kids & teens and can offer parent coaching, counselling, EMDR Therapy and school advocacy support.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 20 years of experience as well as a lived experience of having PDA as well as parenting two PDA kids. My website details exactly how I can assist. My practice name is Mending Memories for PDA Families.
I exclusively offer services to parents & carers of PDA kids & teens and can offer parent coaching, counselling, EMDR Therapy and school advocacy support.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 20 years of experience as well as a lived experience of having PDA as well as parenting two PDA kids. My website details exactly how I can assist. My practice name is Mending Memories for PDA Families.
Anthony is a Youth, Family, Couples & EMDR Psychologist, and the Director of Systemic Psychology. Clinically, Anthony frequently works with young people, couples, families and individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues. Professionally, Anthony has worked in private practice, schools, local government, consulting and currently as a postgraduate lecturer at The University of Melbourne.
Anthony is a Youth, Family, Couples & EMDR Psychologist, and the Director of Systemic Psychology. Clinically, Anthony frequently works with young people, couples, families and individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues. Professionally, Anthony has worked in private practice, schools, local government, consulting and currently as a postgraduate lecturer at The University of Melbourne.
Hi, I am Luli! I support individuals and couples who want to improve communication, relationships, and navigate life transitions such as parenthood, migration, or career changes. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, qualifications in counselling and coaching, and a Master’s Degree in Management. My approach combines counselling with practical tools to help clients gain clarity and build healthier patterns. I bring a multicultural perspective and as a wife and mum of two young children, I bring empathy and a practical understanding of the everyday pressures and transitions couples face when adjusting to new family dynamics.
Hi, I am Luli! I support individuals and couples who want to improve communication, relationships, and navigate life transitions such as parenthood, migration, or career changes. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, qualifications in counselling and coaching, and a Master’s Degree in Management. My approach combines counselling with practical tools to help clients gain clarity and build healthier patterns. I bring a multicultural perspective and as a wife and mum of two young children, I bring empathy and a practical understanding of the everyday pressures and transitions couples face when adjusting to new family dynamics.
I offer counselling services for individuals, couples, children and adolescents, families, and people experiencing workplace-related concerns, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and WorkSafe Victoria clients. I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, and Malay, and provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. My approach is based on empathy, understanding, and collaboration, helping clients build resilience, improve wellbeing, manage stress, strengthen relationships, and work towards their personal goals while creating lasting positive change.
I offer counselling services for individuals, couples, children and adolescents, families, and people experiencing workplace-related concerns, including Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and WorkSafe Victoria clients. I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien, and Malay, and provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. My approach is based on empathy, understanding, and collaboration, helping clients build resilience, improve wellbeing, manage stress, strengthen relationships, and work towards their personal goals while creating lasting positive change.
Ellen has a special interest in working with trauma and parenting challenges.
Ellen provides therapy which is tailored to the individual needs of the person and informed by a range of evidence-based treatment approaches.
Ellen has a special interest in working with trauma and parenting challenges.
Ellen provides therapy which is tailored to the individual needs of the person and informed by a range of evidence-based treatment approaches.
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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.