Adults Counselling in Essendon, VIC

Rana's approach centres around providing clients with a space where they feel seen, heard and understood. She values creating a therapeutic relationship that is compassionate, warm, empathetic, genuine and trusting. She places great importance on using evidenced based treatments. She has over 10 years experience providing treatment to adults and adolescents for a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, personality disorder, bipolar disorder, complex trauma and PTSD, relationship difficulties, life transitions, grief, loss, low self-esteem, self-criticism, perfectionism, burnout, stress, self-harm and alcohol and drug use.

Hi! My name is Mel and I am a Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience. I enjoy working with individuals 16+ years presenting with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood difficulties, emotional difficulties, low self esteem, adjustment and life stressors, burnout, trauma and body image. I believe that we all have strengths that we draw upon and help us function in the world and it my job to help you identify what these are and how to utilise them. Outside of seeing clients, I also really enjoy supervising other psychologists as a board approved supervisor. I am a ANZAED eating disorder credentialed psychologist.

I am a Psychologist with over 20 Years experience treating a wide range of mental health issues. I help my clients develop a holistic mind-body approach to improve their mental heath & develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. I take the time to listen & get to know you, to hear your story & what has lead you to access counselling. I work collaboratively with you to help you understand your symptoms, their causes & maintaining factors, & develop a treatment plan that best suits your individual needs. I also continue to support you with a recovery and relapse prevention plan once you are feeling well.

Sian is a warm, empathetic, and approachable general psychologist, whose primary therapeutic focus is the relationship that she forms with her clients. Sian is a person-centred therapist and has a strong appreciation for the uniqueness of each client. As such, Sian utilises various modalities to best meet her client's individual needs and desired outcomes through evidence-based assessment and intervention. Sian likes to work collaboratively with her clients, to ensure that they always recognise their own expertise and that intervention is always guided by them and their comfort levels.

Livia is a clinical psychologist and has a range of experience working with patients with varying difficulties and diverse backgrounds. She has a specific interest in working with adults experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, postnatal depression and trauma. She primarily practices from psychodynamic framework which means that she’s interested in exploring, understanding and gaining insights into your mental health and relationship with both yourself and others.

Appointments available within 2 - 3 weeks. No Waitlist.

Maria has special interests in working with trauma, anxiety, rapid mood changes and adjustment difficulties. She is also particularly interested in conducting assessments, including assessing for ADHD and specific learning disorders in both adults and children (colloquially known as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia), and conducting cognitive, educational and vocational assessments. She also works with depression, low self-esteem and personality disorders.

I’m Amy, I am a proud Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I have been working and volunteering in communities for over 12 years. I am passionate about supporting people to develop a sense of self and a meaningful life. I mostly work with young adults , but I am open to working with all ages. I work alongside people with a thoughtful and empowering style to help people understand the challenges they are facing in the context of their life, and seek to strengthen emotional, social and mental health. I believe that therapy can offer a wonderful platform for self-discovery and personal growth.

Do you sometimes feel stuck in your life, struggling through your relationships or you feel anxious and depressed and cannot explain why? Would you like to discover more about yourself, find your personal truths and find clarity, resources, and direction in your life? Engaging in therapy can help you through this process, it can facilitate change and support you on your journey toward a meaningful and free life.

Tigist Kebede is Naarm (Melbourne) based Black Counsellor, who employs trauma informed, decolonizing and intersectional frameworks into her practice and advocacy. She specificalised in working with adults with particular interest in culturally responsive clinical practice. Tigist has experience working forensic, non-profit and health sector. She has a history with working with racial trauma, sexual assault, family violence and refugee trauma.

Life can be very tough and stressful and sometimes we need some professional help. I am committed to the care of clients ranging from adolescents, adults , the elderly and couples. I strongly believe in the importance of a well-matched client-therapist relationship. I counsel people with a range of problems which includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal relationships, personal skills development and self-esteem. I have experience in conducting assessments and preparing reports for the courts and migration issues. I am also fluent in Vietnamese. I offer Telehealth and face to face counselling.

George is a qualified psychotherapist, coach, clinical counsellor, relationship therapist, educator, speech therapist, voice production and training consultant. George has worked with children, teenagers and adults to help them with communication, speech, voice production and dramatic expression for presentation, (certain clients include news-presenters, actors, reporters and radio announcers). Working with individuals, couples & adolescents, George has developed a specialisation for relationship/couples counselling, family therapy as well as Men’s Health (for men, their partners and families).

I enjoy working with a wide range of clients ranging from young adults to adults . I have experience working with clients who have been through trauma, domestic violence, have ADHD symptoms, depression, anxiety, need help with life and career direction, stress management, and social skills. I have also helped clients improve their relationship with money as well as learn financial literacy. Relationship with money may include gambling addiction, workaholic, want to leave or left domestic violence and need support with learning about finance and manage unhelpful thoughts to save more and spend less.

Sophia has an interest in working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, phobias, drug and alcohol addiction, adjustment difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and behavioural difficulties. She also works with low self-esteem, personality disorders, and interpersonal difficulties. Sophia is a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician who has an interest in working with younger people and adults who have issues with disordered eating, body shape and weight concerns, and eating disorders.

Elysium contact number: 0491 709 555. Sigrid is a compassionate and engaging psychologist who assists clients to overcome a range of presenting concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, phobias, mood disorders, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties and attachment issues. Sigrid assists clients to achieve their wellbeing goals through a person-centred, evidence-based approach, incorporating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Attachment Theory and Motivational Interviewing into her practice. She tailors interventions to suit each clients individual needs and works with youth through to adults .

I enjoy working with clients of all ages, particularly adults and adolescents, to improve clients' wellbeing and help them achieve their goals. I have a particular interest in working with neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, panic and phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and tic disorders. I also enjoy conducting all types of assessments, including cognitive, educational, and neurodevelopmental condition assessments, and strive to provide both assessments and therapy from a neurodiversity affirming perspective.