Female Counselling in Essendon, VIC
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Jo Lockart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
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Safe and compassionate therapy for
women
and girls 16 and over. As
women
, we experience unique challenges related to gender, like - discrimination, sexual assault, abuse, domestic violence and hormonal life transitions. And these life experiences can have a significant impact on your mental health and wellbeing. I believe, given the right environment and opportunities, we can all live a rich and meaningful life. It takes strength and courage to reach out for help, so I promise to meet you where you are - gently and mindfully.
Toya Ricci
Counsellor, MA
Toya (she/her) is an inclusive and culturally sensitive counsellor, sex therapist and sexuality educator with experience in supporting people from diverse backgrounds. Both as a professional and a
woman
of colour, Toya recognises that therapy can be a vulnerable and challenging process and seeks to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients to explore their concerns and experiences so that they can achieve meaningful outcomes.
Bahareh Khalili
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
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Bahareh was drawn to psychology by a desire to help people fulfil their potential. She is interested in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness based interventions as she believes these tools allow people to grow emotionally and to flourish in all aspects of life. Bahareh comes from a multicultural background and is able to relate easily to people from all walks of life, various ethnicities and cultural backgrounds. She is able to work across the lifespan and has the experience of working with children in school settings.
Melanie McInneny - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
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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.
Mariana G. Ferraz Dos Santos
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
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Mariana is a passionate, open-minded and empathetic provisional psychologist who enjoys listening to clients' life stories and being part of their difficult times, providing them with the support they need to overcome challenges. Relying on talk therapy and deep reflection techniques, she will help clients to bring thoughts, feelings and experiences to the surface under different perspectives. She believes that a holistic approach can lead to surprising results and enjoys participating in this trajectory of achievement with her clients. Mariana is bilingual (English & Portuguese) and is familiar with different cultures.
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Germaine Gergis
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
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Dr Germaine Gergis, is a board-endorsed Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor and Lecturer with many years' experience in delivering high quality assessments and treatment to infants, children, adolescents and adults, and their families. Germaine has worked across private and public sectors helping those who have presented with a diverse range of mental health issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. She has extensive experience in working with mood & anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma-related disorders and personality disorders. Speciality roles include infant mental health & autism spectrum disorders, including providing second opinions.
Vanessa Staub Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
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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.
Jacqueline Ha
Counsellor, PACFA
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Are you looking for support to navigate a difficult time or address a particular issue? Perhaps you recognise patterns or ways of relating that you want to better understand and change. You may be feeling disconnected in your relationship and want to create a more meaningful and long-lasting partnership. In today's fast-paced world, it can be difficult to slow down and make time to tune into ourselves and each other.
Carla Caroline De Goes Santos
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
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Carla is a very empathetic psychologist that uses scientific knowledge for the treatment of mental health disorders, focusing on attentive listening, supporting her clients and promoting social, emotional and physical wellbeing. She started working in private practice in 2012 and accumulate five years of experience working in this area. Originally from Brazil, Carla has experience working as a clinical and health psychologist in both private practice and medical settings in Brazil, In Australia she has experience with different types of presentations and is a passionate counsellor and psychologist.
Jessica Jepson / Women & Relationship Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
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If you feel overwhelmed, anxious or finding it hard to connect and build secure relationships with others. I can help you clarify the deeper issues going on, explore your options, develop strategies, and increase your self-awareness and self-worth. I can help you understand your stresses, frustrations and feelings so you can access your needs and regulate your emotions. My mission is simple; give you the wellness education, tools and resources you need to heal, feel confident, connect with others and manage life’s pressures.
Livia Cremona-Bellizia
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
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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.
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Ashlee Hancock, clinical psychologist for teens
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
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Ashlee works with teenagers aged 13 - 19 years and their families, specialising in the assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties. Ashlee is a registered psychologist who has experience in hospital settings, community health and the public mental health system, predominantly providing specialist mental health services for young people experiencing severe and/or complex mental illness. She has a special interest in working with young people experiencing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Psychosis.
Kayla Cutajar
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
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Kayla is a Registered Psychologist experienced in working with anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, and parenting issues. Kayla enjoys helping people understand themselves and their environments better and to feel more empowered in their lives. She finds joy in seeing clients feel more comfortable in themselves and in their relationships. Clients who work with Kayla receive an integrated approach to therapeutic care tailored to their needs and interests.
Elaine Chong
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
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I enjoy conducting cognitive, educational and comprehensive cognitive assessments to aid in diagnosis, intervention and identify support needs. Aside from assessments, I also have experience working with clients across the lifespan who present with various difficulties including developmental delays, neurodevelopmental disorders, learning delays, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioural difficulties, and trauma.
Julie Donnelly
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
If you are looking for support for life's challenges due to change, transition or trauma, I welcome your enquiry and contact. I am an experienced Counsellor who loves working with individuals to support changes in their lives. Whether you are coping with bereavement, grief and loss, anxiety or depression, relationship issues or simply feel stuck in life, we will work together to find new insights and identify your strengths and coping skills.
Safaa Hakim
Counsellor, PACFA
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I am compassionate about guiding my clients to explore their difficulties and strengthen their emotional wellbeing. I provide specific counselling in the areas of anxiety, stress, depression, and relationships; as well as behavioural and other cognitive issues, offering a wide range of counselling support to meet the needs of clients and an organisation’s employees.
Mind Therapy Psychotherapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
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Immediate Openings Available - Medicare Bulk Billed. Face to face + telehealth. Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness, Emotional Focused Therapy & more. I work from the belief that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, acceptance, validation and understanding. My purpose is to get you unstuck, confident, emotionally intelligent and not afraid to face life. I am passionate about working with Individuals, Adolescents & Couples facilitating meaningful and lasting change. I take pride in my ability to connect in a genuine way with a variety of clients and tailor my approach to best respect each person's potential, strengths.
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Ashtyn Vella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
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Ashtyn is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and counsellor. Ashtyn has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a Diploma in counselling majoring in Abuse counselling, child development and effective parenting. Ashtyn’s current roles include Counselling Team Leader and Family Violence Lead, Co-facilitator Men’s Behaviour Change program and counsellor/advocate for CASA House. Ashtyn has been working with individuals across the lifespan for 10 years.
DKM Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
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DKM Psychology is a group practice located in Coburg. Our clinicians are highly trained, with experience across private, public, forensic, and educational settings. We also offer high quality, low cost services via our intern clinic which is staffed by Provisional Psychologists.
Tigist Kebede
MA
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.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.