Trauma Focused Counselling in Essendon, VIC
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Sync & Rhythm Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I use evidence based psychological approaches such as
Trauma Focused
Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy to achieve client goals.
My work is built upon over six years of experience and thousands of client interactions around the country, across the public, private and non-for-profit sector. I work with young adults, adults, and older adults, presenting with a range of mental health issues including trauma, anxiety and mood related disorders, identity and existential issues, vocational uncertainty, grief and loss, personality disorders, and anger management issues.
Not accepting new clients
Germaine Gergis
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure & Response Prevention,
Trauma Focused
CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy & Play Therapy.
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.
Tigist Kebede
MA
Tigist is able to use a variety of therapy approaches, including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Person Centred Therapy,
Trauma Focused
Therapy and Attachment theory.
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.
Dr Rana Abou-Sinna
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
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.
Vanessa Staub Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
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.
Shaun McMahon
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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 with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Not accepting new clients
Jo Lockart
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified
Verified
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.
Dr Shara Granger (Clinical Psychologist)
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
New days open - minimal waitlist. I am a Clinical Psychologist, with over 10 years' experience. I am passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based services, to assist individuals in their journey to positive mental health. I ensure psychological intervention is tailored to suit the needs of my clients. Areas of particular specialisation for me include trauma, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, stress, adjustment, anger, sleep difficulties and interpersonal concerns.
Anthony Hurst
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Anthony is a Youth, Family, Couples & EMDR Psychologist, and the Director of Systemic Psychology. Clinically, Anthony frequently works with young people, couples, families and individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues. Professionally, Anthony has worked in private practice, schools, local government, consulting and currently as a postgraduate lecturer at The University of Melbourne.
Tune In Counselling
Counsellor
Verified
Verified
My name is Ellie. I am a registered Counsellor and trained TRTP Practitioner and Vocal Performance Coach. I have a professional background working in the EAP and Critical incident response sector offering support for various corporate, government and law enforcement employees. I have a particular interest in supporting people harmed by narcissistic abuse and work place bullying as well as identifying recurring patterns in ones life. I offer online and face to face at different rates. TRTP therapy online only. Intuitive counselling can be face to face or online. Online $110 face to face $140.
Sarah Mullan
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Verified
Everybody is different, so I like to spend our first session in getting to know each other, our personalities, our styles and structures, and exploring expectations of therapy. Whilst we explore your background and needs, I can assist in goal setting for our sessions and help you understand what to expect from me and how we can spend each session with your needs in that current moment.
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Kayla Cutajar
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
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.
Maria Morcos
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
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.
Julie Paschke
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
Appointments available within 2 - 3 weeks. No Waitlist.
Office is near:
Essendon, VIC 3040 & Online
Waitlist for new clients
Ashlee Hancock, clinical psychologist for teens
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
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.
Elaine Chong
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
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.
Mind Therapy Psychotherapeutic Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
Verified
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.
Clare Bellhouse
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Clare is a clinical psychologist with special interests in perinatal and infant mental health, parenting difficulties and complex trauma. She also works with clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues and reproductive loss. Clare completed her PhD at the University of Melbourne which involved developing, facilitating and evaluating a group psychotherapy program for pregnant women experiencing difficulties in the transition to parenthood.
Dr Michael Gurr
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
I mainly support people who are experiencing low mood, anxiety, chronic pain, the effects of trauma (whether this be short or long-term) and OCD. I'm also really passionate about supporting people who are interested in doing therapy as a way of self-development. If you are at the point where you are interested in committing to improving your wellbeing and would like to give therapy a real go as a part of that then I am here for you.
Not accepting new clients
Ashtyn Vella
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified
Verified
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.
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