Trauma Focused Counselling in East Melbourne, VIC

I am passionate about creating a safe space for people from all walks of life. I see people who may have concerns around anxiety, depression, low motivation, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, physical and/or chronic health conditions that affect mood and functioning. My therapeutic style is typically compassionate, warm, down-to-earth, honest, transparent, respectful, encouraging, and direct. I work collaboratively with clients to tailor evidence-based treatments to their needs, values, and treatment goals. I also take careful consideration of their psychological, physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual influences.

TaylorMade Counselling has been designed to work with people of all ages who are looking for a comfortable and safe environment to have life changing, meaningful and practical conversations. The TaylorMade journey began with a single goal; to be able to connect with people and to support them to reconnect with themselves. I wanted TaylorMade to be about empowering people who are experiencing challenges, to encourage them to look at their lives from different angles, to reframe their thinking, to recognise and acknowledge their strengths and triumphs, in order to facilitate them to make positive changes, so that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.

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 and children. 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.

My areas of interest are couples counselling, trauma and anxiety. I work primarily using CBT, Schema, EMDR and Gottman Method.

Shaun is a warm, caring and calm psychotherapist who works with both individuals and couples. He is passionate about helping his clients to overcome their challenges and to live more fulfilling lives, while offering a compassionate and comforting presence. Shaun works with clients from all walks of life struggling with a range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and relationship issues. He has a special interest in working with clients who have experienced trauma, including childhood trauma, relationship trauma and sexual trauma, as well as individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.

I work with adults who are experiencing Anxiety, Panic attacks, OCD, Depression, Low Self -Esteem, Acute and Chronic stress, Burnout and Trauma. My approach is to: (1) Understand the client as well as the environments in which they function (2) Teach clients effective techniques and coping strategies (3) Build strong skills to create sustainable change. Many people have seen various therapists throughout their lifetimes. Often they find themselves relapsing back to the same problems. Clients who undertake counselling with me will be guided on how to change long standing patterns of negative behaviours and progress forward.

Finding a psychologist who you can trust, be comfortable with, and become the version of yourself that you would like to be is very important. This might mean you need help with managing anxiety or depression, guilt or shame, relationship issues or negative self-talk. Sometimes you might not have anyone to talk about your particular concerns with or you have spoken to friends and family, but nothing seems to change. These are good reasons to seek out counselling. I help people who are experiencing difficulty with their relationship with themselves and others, depression and anxiety, trauma, early childhood issues, and life stress.

Whether you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship, with your family, or you are dealing with challenges at work or in your life, a therapeutic relationship can help you. I have extensive training in the integrative approach to psychotherapy and more than a decade of expertise in the practice of yoga and bodywork. For this reason, I work with both mind and body awareness and I draw upon different evidence-based models and theories to create a treatment that specifically addresses your unique experiences and concerns.

I am an experienced registered psychologist who believes that engaging in therapy can help people gain a sense of direction and possibility in their lives. I adopt a holistic approach using a wide variety of evidence informed techniques which are integrated during therapy.

Aish (She/her) has experience working with people across the lifespan and from diverse backgrounds, presenting with issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and personality disorders. She has extensive experience working with young people, particularly those with complex needs. She is particularly interested in trauma-based work. She uses CBT, DBT, ACT and Mindfulness-based practices. She builds honest, open and empathetic relationships with her clients. She has a commitment to collaborating with clients in a non-judgmental way to help them build a life worth living.

Monica has a strong humanistic approach to inquiry and assessment which recognises that emotional injuries are embedded in the interpersonal. Combining insights from the neuroscience of attachment and psychophysiology of trauma, together with her warm, sociable personality and highly skilled empathetic attunement, Monica works collaboratively with each of her clients to build a positive therapeutic alliance as a mechanism for emotional, cognitive and behavioural change. This process can take time and depends on the client’s readiness, willingness and capacity for the therapeutic work to address underlying core issues.

Many people sometimes struggle to understand their emotions and behaviour - maybe they get angry too easily, or become upset for no apparent reason. Other people are often well aware of why they need some mental health support, due to historical and / or current problems. I always ask clients: "What do you want to be different in your life when our work is done?" The client's answer may be specific or vague, surprising or long-known to them. Either way, I can help you answer those and many other questions - but only if you truly want to overcome the mental health challenges that stop you from behaving like the person you want to be.

In my practice, I provide professional, empathetic and validating psychological support and treatment to individuals with Emotion dysregulation; Major Depression; Bi-Polar Affective Disorders; Adjustment Disorder; Anxiety disorders; Social Anxiety; Eating Disorders; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Personality Disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); Complex trauma presentations such as self-harm, identity disturbance, impulsivity, and relationship instability; Drug & alcohol and other Addictive Behaviours. Additionally, ​I am a Board approved (AHPRA) psychology supervisor.

Are you going through a challenging time at work? I help you Identify the issues you experience and help you make sense of the limitations and opportunities you face. Together we Interpret significant events in the counselling process; at times I challenge the you in a constructive supportive manner; I aim to support you which can be a valuable source of encouragement; Together we recognise your strengths to best serve your needs. We discuss how you can achieve your Key Goals at work and in your life.

I am a psychologist with extensive experience across a range of corporate and educational settings. I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to explore and resolve challenging personal and relationship issues. I have a passion for working with couples, people looking to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, anger and grief. I help people to achieve a better understanding of why they feel the way they do, why they think in a particular way, and to challenge and shift behaviour patterns which are holding them back from experiencing a more connected, fulfilled and meaningful life.

A wish to get better, and a willingness to look inside themselves. These are the only essentials when beginning 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 to feel safe again, 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.

Life can get overwhelming, and sometimes we don't know how to cope with certain life situations, so we try and do it the best way we can. Coping with our own emotions is unique to each of us; the hack is figuring out how to do it in the healthiest way possible. If you are aware that you have feelings or experiences you want to process but haven't found the space or time to do so, or if you simply want a space to check in with yourself in a deeper way in order to make decisions based on your true inner wants and needs, a therapy space is the safest way to unpack and see what's there.

Sometimes we all need a space to voice our feelings, share our experiences and reflect on how we got to where we are. With over a decade of experience, Gayani uses an individualised and gentle approach to peel back the layers to help find strength, a deeper connection with the world and a greater sense of self.

Anthony has experience working with a range of mental health issues – in particular depression, anxiety disorders, sleep disorders, and helps people with assertiveness, aggressive behaviour, and low self-esteem. He also has an interest in existential psychotherapy and enjoys helping people find meaning and purpose.