Counselling in East Melbourne, VIC

My approach to treatment takes its direction from experience, both in the lived sense and specifically in terms of psychoanalysis (having undergone an analysis and formation as an analyst). My practice pays particularly close attention to the person him or herself, the dynamic cultivated in the session, and am far less interested in peripheral issues such as diagnosis.

Hi, I'm Christine. I have been practicing as a trauma counsellor for over ten years and as a registered Psychologist for over five years. My interests have primarily been in treating trauma, depression and anxiety while working in diverse roles including: Counselling for individuals aged from twelve to senior years (privately or with a GP referral), EAP Counselling for Ambulance Victoria staff, Yoga and Mindfulness Coaching for Veterans, Counselling and critical incident debriefing for Victoria Police, Counselling and advocacy for survivors of sexual assault and asylum seekers, as well as Family Court expert witness assessments.

In 1997 at RCH I set up groups for socially isolated teens with ASD, anxiety, shyness, bullying, sensory deficits, cognitive & receptive language deficits & so on. Teens say that they enjoy the "judgement free space", the belonging. Their confidence grows in the groups. Parents say that they are keen and organised to come to the groups, it is the highlight of their week. They relax. I delved into the needs of socially isolated teens through my Psychodrama thesis called "Friends Are The Best Medicine". I also run Tuning Into Kids/Teens groups for parents & Family Therapy. Telehealth is available for kids/teens/parent/families!

Do you struggle at times to feel authentically yourself? To feel knowledgeable about who you are as a person - celebratory of your strengths and accepting of and committed to improving your shortcomings? Do you need support with feeling happier and healthier? Would you like to improve your relationships and love yourself more? Do you need help to function better? If any of these questions resonate, you can receive help and you are courageous for asking.

Sometimes our problems become too difficult and seem impossible to deal with. We need to discuss them with an expert who has the experience to assist and guide us in finding the best solutions to our problems

Life can be challenging - professionally and personally. Having worked in corporate, private and forensic environments, I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to address current situations and work towards a better life. I love learning about my clients - and tailoring my knowledge/skill based to assist to achieve positive outcomes reduced anxiety, improved sleep, mood, self-esteem/sef-efficacy, phobias, eating disorder and interpersonal effectiveness. Combining counselling, biofeedback/neurofeedback, EMDR & VR to help provide you greater understanding of yourself and others, increased skills and coping strategies.

Managing stress and changing behaviour is a complex matter. It can be even tougher when you try to do it alone. My clients are looking for the tools to manage their situation effectively and bring about positive behaviour change and improved performance. The people I work with want the power that comes from combining the best elements of coaching, positive psychology with the best therapeutic practices, including both traditional and state of the art methods. They want both coaching support and clinical expertise to help them cope, build their resilience and ultimately thrive across a range of complex situations and experiences.

Welcome. As a psychotherapist, I work with individuals and couples to understand and resolve issues in their lives. Individuals have consulted me for issues such as mental health concerns, recovery from trauma, difficulties with relationships, sexuality, self worth, grief and loss and more. Couples often seek psychotherapy for help with communication, alienation, hostility, conflict, trust issues, or recovery from infidelity.

People sometimes experience a disjunct between what they know about themselves in their minds and how they feel and behave. They struggle with anxiety, low/flat mood, self-doubt, problems with interpersonal relating. Others may experience flashbacks and dissociative experiences arising from past trauma. All of these get in the way of living a more fulfilling life. A life where distressing emotions can be managed and soothed; one that has purpose and meaning; and a life where there is internal congruence between how we think, how we feel and how we respond interpersonally and in our environments.

I work with couples and individuals who want to actively engage in change to help them gain insight into themselves and the world, using their emotional reactions, thoughts and feeling. I believe people attain the greatest well-being through self- and other- acceptance. Understanding repetitive unwanted interactional patterns can help people step out of the fray and gain meta-perspective which helps them to make different choices moving forward. I don't work with couples when there are serious issues of power and control, interpersonal violence (physical or emotional). I do not write Court reports or serve as an expert witness.

Managing difficult emotions, such as feeling down or depressed, sadness, anger, guilt, shame, feelings of emptiness or insecurity Managing mood swings and chronic mood disturbances Reducing stress and burnout Treatment of anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Phobias, and Panic Attacks Reducing harm from impulsive behaviours Adjustment to and management of major life events Coping with grief and bereavement Experience related to living with chronic illness Problems related to traumatic experience or abuse Managing distress related to body image concerns Experiences related to identifying as LGBTIQA Difficulties with identity, self-esteem or self-image

My passion is helping adults improve their psychological health and wellbeing. Many people today feel overwhelmed by work, family, study, relationships, health, pain, adjustment to life changes and other personal issues. Key areas of interest are stress, anxiety, panic, depression, and health issues. I’ve assisted adults from various ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, occupations, and sexualities.

My method is practical, supportive and straightforward. I help you remove your self-sabotage, improve habits, hold you to account and help you learn psychological skills such as Emotional Intelligence. I blend personal and workplace issues by integrating coaching and therapy techniques. In 2018 my first book was published named 'Closer.' This features my own framework for improving relationships, both at work and home. I have been a Psychologist for over twenty five years, and have extensive experience providing training in leadership, teamwork and emotional intelligence. I am regularly invited as a speaker and trainer.

A Clinical Psychotherapist, I work with families, couples and individuals to help them creat a better life. Read more at: https://partnershippower.com.au/ Couples: Learn how to live a great life - together. You love each other, learn how to get back 'in love' with each other. Sound inviting? I help people like you every day. Any couple can increase their couple bond. A great relationship is the gateway to a happy home life, increased work productivity and a no-regrets existence.

Transformative Health Coaching has been borne out of my commitment to change the approach to eating, exercise & perception of fitness. I have intentionally stepped away from traditional clinical treatment towards a preventative model of health. I offer my clients a personalised diet and exercise health plan that has been customised based on their unique bio-medical data to get the best outcomes and on-going coaching and counselling support to help overcome any mental/emotional barriers that might stand in the way of their success

I like working in adult ADHD as I work best with empathetic, imaginative, creative and respectful clients. I also have an interest in business related matters.

Dr Kayleigh Young is a clinical psychologist with expertise delivering a range of assessment and therapeutic services across both public and private settings. Kayleigh works with clients of all ages experiencing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, workplace issues, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and substance use, among other mental health and wellbeing issues. Kayleigh has completed extensive clinical training and draws upon a number of empirically sound techniques and interventions to ensure sessions are tailored to the presenting issues and individual needs of each client.

Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I am an AHPRA registered and endorsed clinical psychologist and I have over 15 years experience in both the public sector and private setting. I practice from a holistic, empathic and humble approach and have an understanding that each client is a unique individual and treatment is tailored to meet their needs. My person-centered approach is one that facilitates a collaborative therapeutic relationship with a client/s and will assist the person to navigate through life by facilitating hope, meaning and reward in a supportive and therapeutic setting.

As a psychotherapist I create a field, I prepare the ground and the conditions, I set processes in motion, I resonate and synchronise with the rhythm of the person. I help the person to centre inside, to anchor in the body, in the present and in reality. What I am most interested in is the relationship people have with themselves. Most problems that occur in interpersonal relationships have to do with conflict within us. My work is about lowering fears, taking small and big courageous steps, regaining the capacity to love, rebuilding trust in ourselves so that we can find and follow our path.