Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in East Melbourne, VIC
In a warm and collaborative space, our work will blend EMDR, ACT, CBT and psychodynamic practices - customized to your pace and goals.
You’ll find a therapeutic space that’s warm, collaborative, and centred around your unique needs. My approach draws from a range of evidence-based therapies—including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic methods— to support both immediate relief and deeper healing.
In a warm and collaborative space, our work will blend EMDR, ACT, CBT and psychodynamic practices - customized to your pace and goals.
You’ll find a therapeutic space that’s warm, collaborative, and centred around your unique needs. My approach draws from a range of evidence-based therapies—including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and psychodynamic methods— to support both immediate relief and deeper healing.
Bilal is a Melbourne-based psychologist with a curiosity for people and their patterning. He sees therapy as the play and poetics between two strangers in service of healing.
Bilal is a Melbourne-based psychologist with a curiosity for people and their patterning. He sees therapy as the play and poetics between two strangers in service of healing.
Hi, I'm Jess! When seeing me, you can expect a warm, genuine clinician who makes you feel heard. Whether you are looking for support during a challenging time or wish to gain a deeper understanding of self-defeating coping strategies, I aim to provide you with a space to reflect and learn about yourself. As a therapist, I work from the belief that relationships are both the source of our deepest wounds and the space where true healing can take place. The therapeutic relationship itself can be a corrective emotional experience—one that fosters trust, empowerment, and the reweaving of secure attachment.
Hi, I'm Jess! When seeing me, you can expect a warm, genuine clinician who makes you feel heard. Whether you are looking for support during a challenging time or wish to gain a deeper understanding of self-defeating coping strategies, I aim to provide you with a space to reflect and learn about yourself. As a therapist, I work from the belief that relationships are both the source of our deepest wounds and the space where true healing can take place. The therapeutic relationship itself can be a corrective emotional experience—one that fosters trust, empowerment, and the reweaving of secure attachment.
I have an integrative approach, drawing on psychodynamic, attachment and neurobiological theories to support you with evidence-based techniques to address low mood, anxiety, grief, trauma, identity and existential issues, relationship difficulties and distressing family dynamics.
Do you feel sad, stuck, worried or distressed? I can support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children & adolescents. I provide inclusive therapy for:
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief, loss and trauma
- Conflict
- Broken trust and betrayal
- Sex and intimacy issues
- Navigating big life decisions
- Parenting difficulties
- Navigating ADHD (VAST) and Autism.
I have an integrative approach, drawing on psychodynamic, attachment and neurobiological theories to support you with evidence-based techniques to address low mood, anxiety, grief, trauma, identity and existential issues, relationship difficulties and distressing family dynamics.
Do you feel sad, stuck, worried or distressed? I can support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children & adolescents. I provide inclusive therapy for:
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief, loss and trauma
- Conflict
- Broken trust and betrayal
- Sex and intimacy issues
- Navigating big life decisions
- Parenting difficulties
- Navigating ADHD (VAST) and Autism.
I also integrate Attachment Theory, Circle of Security, and Psychodynamic Therapy to explore relationship patterns and emotional dynamics.
I’m Claudiana, a Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and cultivate emotional well-being. With a warm and understanding approach, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely.
With specialized training in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy), I tailor therapy to your unique needs.
I also integrate Attachment Theory, Circle of Security, and Psychodynamic Therapy to explore relationship patterns and emotional dynamics.
I’m Claudiana, a Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and cultivate emotional well-being. With a warm and understanding approach, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely.
With specialized training in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy), I tailor therapy to your unique needs.
Psychodynamic therapy involves thinking together about how your experiences have developed and how they continue to shape your life, often in ways that aren’t immediately obvious.
Louisa is a Melbourne-based psychologist helping people make sense of patterns that aren’t yet fully understood, often showing up in how they think and feel, their relationships, or their sense of self.
Psychodynamic therapy involves thinking together about how your experiences have developed and how they continue to shape your life, often in ways that aren’t immediately obvious.
Louisa is a Melbourne-based psychologist helping people make sense of patterns that aren’t yet fully understood, often showing up in how they think and feel, their relationships, or their sense of self.
My therapeutic approach is informed by psychodynamic and psychoanalytical theories and practice, with a training in behavioural approaches.
Danu is a Melbourne-based psychologist who believes therapy is a paradox of acceptance and challenge. It is a puzzle to be solved with patients who have some psychic or social injury and are looking for someone to help them accept both who they are, and who they can be. Danu has a PhD (Clinical Psychology) and was a lecturer and a clinician in justice and hospital settings. Danu is also expert in psychological assessments.
My therapeutic approach is informed by psychodynamic and psychoanalytical theories and practice, with a training in behavioural approaches.
Danu is a Melbourne-based psychologist who believes therapy is a paradox of acceptance and challenge. It is a puzzle to be solved with patients who have some psychic or social injury and are looking for someone to help them accept both who they are, and who they can be. Danu has a PhD (Clinical Psychology) and was a lecturer and a clinician in justice and hospital settings. Danu is also expert in psychological assessments.
Harry uses DBT, ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic approaches in his treatment plans.
Harry supports individuals with BPD, ADHD and Autism, who have concurrent Complex PTSD or depression/anxiety. He works with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and provides gender affirming care.
Harry believes in creative problem solving for neurodivergent individuals, recognising that their path to wellness may look different to others. He creates an honest, fun and down to earth therapy space which allows for creative ideas for wellness to come about. He understands that many factors have lead people to react in unhealthy coping mechanisms and focuses on introducing new healthy patterns that were not taught to them growing up.
Harry uses DBT, ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic approaches in his treatment plans.
Harry supports individuals with BPD, ADHD and Autism, who have concurrent Complex PTSD or depression/anxiety. He works with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and provides gender affirming care.
Harry believes in creative problem solving for neurodivergent individuals, recognising that their path to wellness may look different to others. He creates an honest, fun and down to earth therapy space which allows for creative ideas for wellness to come about. He understands that many factors have lead people to react in unhealthy coping mechanisms and focuses on introducing new healthy patterns that were not taught to them growing up.
I have a strong interest in cultivating culturally responsive and accessible practices in my work and in the wider mental health industry. I focus on cultivating strong therapeutic relationships with clients from different age groups, cultural and neurodivergent backgrounds through using collaborative intersectional frameworks and maintaining authenticity, empathy, and curiosity in the counselling space with a focus on CBT, ACT, Schema, Somatic and more, using multiple modalities as and when needed by my clients. If this holistic approach aligns with you, please reach out and we can address any hesitations or questions you may have.
I have a strong interest in cultivating culturally responsive and accessible practices in my work and in the wider mental health industry. I focus on cultivating strong therapeutic relationships with clients from different age groups, cultural and neurodivergent backgrounds through using collaborative intersectional frameworks and maintaining authenticity, empathy, and curiosity in the counselling space with a focus on CBT, ACT, Schema, Somatic and more, using multiple modalities as and when needed by my clients. If this holistic approach aligns with you, please reach out and we can address any hesitations or questions you may have.
My name is Seb and I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist working in Melbourne and Kyneton.
For me, Psychotherapy is the science and art of creating transformative change by using the healing power of relationships that are grounded in safety and trust.
The motivation for change might be prompted by a loss, a crisis or a need to fix specific problems, yet it often ends up with stepping into a deeper, more connected sense of self, responsibility, love and freedom.
Thus, Psychotherapy is a place to accept and come to terms with how our experiences and stories have shaped us into who we are, and how we live and love.
My name is Seb and I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist working in Melbourne and Kyneton.
For me, Psychotherapy is the science and art of creating transformative change by using the healing power of relationships that are grounded in safety and trust.
The motivation for change might be prompted by a loss, a crisis or a need to fix specific problems, yet it often ends up with stepping into a deeper, more connected sense of self, responsibility, love and freedom.
Thus, Psychotherapy is a place to accept and come to terms with how our experiences and stories have shaped us into who we are, and how we live and love.
Integrative Holistic Counselling with approaches to therapy which are: Person-centred, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Emotion-Focused, and Strengths-based.
Hi, My name is Christy, I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor working in East Melbourne and Thornbury. I have a passion for a holistic model of transforming the human experience which focuses on creativity, embodiment, mindfulness, and somatic awareness. I work in an integrative way using many models of therapy including emotion-focused, strengths-based, and humanistic. I help clients define their values, understand their motivations and explore their relationship to themselves and others on a deeper level.
Integrative Holistic Counselling with approaches to therapy which are: Person-centred, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Emotion-Focused, and Strengths-based.
Hi, My name is Christy, I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor working in East Melbourne and Thornbury. I have a passion for a holistic model of transforming the human experience which focuses on creativity, embodiment, mindfulness, and somatic awareness. I work in an integrative way using many models of therapy including emotion-focused, strengths-based, and humanistic. I help clients define their values, understand their motivations and explore their relationship to themselves and others on a deeper level.
My approach integrates a rich tapestry of therapeutic modalities through a strength-based foundation weaving in attachment-based models, trauma-based therapy, symbolic work and psychodynamic therapy tailored to empower you on your journey toward healing.
At the heart of my work is the commitment to foster a therapeutic space where you can safely navigate through personal challenges, such as relationship issues, attachment difficulties, expat immigration hardships, trauma, grief and depression.
My practice is open to people of all genders, backgrounds, and identities, and I aim to create a safe, supportive space for each individual’s unique experience.
My approach integrates a rich tapestry of therapeutic modalities through a strength-based foundation weaving in attachment-based models, trauma-based therapy, symbolic work and psychodynamic therapy tailored to empower you on your journey toward healing.
At the heart of my work is the commitment to foster a therapeutic space where you can safely navigate through personal challenges, such as relationship issues, attachment difficulties, expat immigration hardships, trauma, grief and depression.
My practice is open to people of all genders, backgrounds, and identities, and I aim to create a safe, supportive space for each individual’s unique experience.
I will also integrate other tools as required, including somatic and psychodynamic therapies.
Do you frequently worry that your romantic partner won’t care about you as much as you care about them? Or that they won't love you for who you are or be there for you if you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never find people who make you feel this or you never give them the chance to do so, you likely have an attachment issue. I specialise in working with insecure attachment styles, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
I will also integrate other tools as required, including somatic and psychodynamic therapies.
Do you frequently worry that your romantic partner won’t care about you as much as you care about them? Or that they won't love you for who you are or be there for you if you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never find people who make you feel this or you never give them the chance to do so, you likely have an attachment issue. I specialise in working with insecure attachment styles, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
In our sessions, I use psychodynamic therapy to help you uncover underlying emotional patterns, and for those experiencing trauma or personality disorders, I incorporate trauma-focused therapy to address the deep emotional wounds and promote healing.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or locked in the same painful patterns—whether in your relationships, your sense of self, or your ability to feel safe in the world. Maybe you've tried to push through it, but the anxiety, shame, or emotional exhaustion keeps coming back. You may not have words for what’s wrong, but you know something needs to change. Whether you're navigating the aftermath of trauma, struggling in your relationship, or feeling trapped by intense emotions or inner criticism, therapy can offer a space to breathe, make sense of what’s happening, and begin to heal.
In our sessions, I use psychodynamic therapy to help you uncover underlying emotional patterns, and for those experiencing trauma or personality disorders, I incorporate trauma-focused therapy to address the deep emotional wounds and promote healing.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or locked in the same painful patterns—whether in your relationships, your sense of self, or your ability to feel safe in the world. Maybe you've tried to push through it, but the anxiety, shame, or emotional exhaustion keeps coming back. You may not have words for what’s wrong, but you know something needs to change. Whether you're navigating the aftermath of trauma, struggling in your relationship, or feeling trapped by intense emotions or inner criticism, therapy can offer a space to breathe, make sense of what’s happening, and begin to heal.
I work with warmth and curiosity to help develop a deeper understanding of your concern and make sense of why particular patterns might be causing distress. I work from an understanding that many of life's concerns stem from our past experiences in relationships and the structural difficulties that are present in our society. I endeavor to understand peoples experience and distress through the context in which they live. I believe that the more we can understand the fixed patterns we find ourselves stuck in, the greater chance we have of learning to live in more meaningful ways. I offer supervision, individual and couples therapy.
I work with warmth and curiosity to help develop a deeper understanding of your concern and make sense of why particular patterns might be causing distress. I work from an understanding that many of life's concerns stem from our past experiences in relationships and the structural difficulties that are present in our society. I endeavor to understand peoples experience and distress through the context in which they live. I believe that the more we can understand the fixed patterns we find ourselves stuck in, the greater chance we have of learning to live in more meaningful ways. I offer supervision, individual and couples therapy.
I am a Psychologist who cares about your mental health. I provide warm and compassionate support to individuals and have a special interest in working with women. I aim to provide you with a safe and calming space to help reduce your distress, build your resilience and improve your connection to others and life.
I am a Psychologist who cares about your mental health. I provide warm and compassionate support to individuals and have a special interest in working with women. I aim to provide you with a safe and calming space to help reduce your distress, build your resilience and improve your connection to others and life.
I have a passion for working with young people to empower and support them with their challenges. I also work with people of all ages and gender identities. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, AOD, relationship issues, or any thing else I'd be happy to help.
I also facilitate Dungeons and Dragons Group Therapy sessions for clients wanting to use play and roleplay therapy toward their healing. This is a great way to boost self-esteem and confidence, work through anxiety and depression, and process trauma.
I have a passion for working with young people to empower and support them with their challenges. I also work with people of all ages and gender identities. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, AOD, relationship issues, or any thing else I'd be happy to help.
I also facilitate Dungeons and Dragons Group Therapy sessions for clients wanting to use play and roleplay therapy toward their healing. This is a great way to boost self-esteem and confidence, work through anxiety and depression, and process trauma.
As an empathetic, inclusive counsellor & psychotherapist, I welcome individuals from all walks of life—people of every background, gender, & orientation. My practice is grounded in supporting those who are looking to unpack & explore the complexities of the human experience. As a gay man of colour, I also work alongside queer communities, men, Asian & culturally diverse clients (CALD). I provide a safe, affirming space where you can feel seen & understood. Drawing on a holistic, trauma-informed approach, I encourage self-discovery, resilience, & lasting growth. Let's navigate life's complexities, challenges, & experiences together!
As an empathetic, inclusive counsellor & psychotherapist, I welcome individuals from all walks of life—people of every background, gender, & orientation. My practice is grounded in supporting those who are looking to unpack & explore the complexities of the human experience. As a gay man of colour, I also work alongside queer communities, men, Asian & culturally diverse clients (CALD). I provide a safe, affirming space where you can feel seen & understood. Drawing on a holistic, trauma-informed approach, I encourage self-discovery, resilience, & lasting growth. Let's navigate life's complexities, challenges, & experiences together!
Psychoanalysis in Melbourne. If a psychoanalyst is in a position to listen, then the patient - the one said to be 'in analysis', is certainly in a position to speak. Nevertheless, there is very little that is certain about being in a position to speak, especially speaking under the directive of the fundamental rule: Say whatever comes to mind, censor nothing, no matter how insignificant, Idiotic, perverse, or crazy you think it is. Proceeding in this manner for a while would it be at all surprising if we came to learn something?
Psychoanalysis in Melbourne. If a psychoanalyst is in a position to listen, then the patient - the one said to be 'in analysis', is certainly in a position to speak. Nevertheless, there is very little that is certain about being in a position to speak, especially speaking under the directive of the fundamental rule: Say whatever comes to mind, censor nothing, no matter how insignificant, Idiotic, perverse, or crazy you think it is. Proceeding in this manner for a while would it be at all surprising if we came to learn something?
A wish to get better, and a willingness to look inside oneself. These are the only essentials for success in therapy. I enjoy helping people with OCD and rumination to regain a sense of agency over their mind, people with depression to understand what is happening inside themselves that is causing their suffering and free themselves from it, people with PTSD to feel safe again and gain self-compassion and heal their nervous system, people with difficulty in relationships to understand what is happening and operate more smoothly, and helping people with many other difficulties to heal and move forward.
A wish to get better, and a willingness to look inside oneself. These are the only essentials for success in therapy. I enjoy helping people with OCD and rumination to regain a sense of agency over their mind, people with depression to understand what is happening inside themselves that is causing their suffering and free themselves from it, people with PTSD to feel safe again and gain self-compassion and heal their nervous system, people with difficulty in relationships to understand what is happening and operate more smoothly, and helping people with many other difficulties to heal and move forward.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.