Female Counselling in Fairfield, VIC
I am a body-led and neurobiology-affirming trauma Psychotherapist. I specialise in embodied-expressive-creative-psychodrama as modalities to tend to the experience of complex/developmental and relational trauma. With attuned presence & integrating the experiential,expressive, relational somatics and intersubjective processes, I foreground the wisdom of our body/ brain/heart in one on one therapy, and small and large group setting. In my practice I value expanding your capacity for emotional regulation, bodily resourcing & imaginal wisdom. I am a good fit if you are looking at a committed, embodied and trauma informed practitioner.
I am a body-led and neurobiology-affirming trauma Psychotherapist. I specialise in embodied-expressive-creative-psychodrama as modalities to tend to the experience of complex/developmental and relational trauma. With attuned presence & integrating the experiential,expressive, relational somatics and intersubjective processes, I foreground the wisdom of our body/ brain/heart in one on one therapy, and small and large group setting. In my practice I value expanding your capacity for emotional regulation, bodily resourcing & imaginal wisdom. I am a good fit if you are looking at a committed, embodied and trauma informed practitioner.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Counsellor and Psychotherapist and have worked for many years across health, mental health and palliative care settings with people with varied issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidality and adjusting to living with life threatening and limiting illness, grief and loss. I specialise in working with people experiencing dissociation, especially those identifying as living with DID, plurality, gender and/or neurodiversity.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Counsellor and Psychotherapist and have worked for many years across health, mental health and palliative care settings with people with varied issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, self-harm, suicidality and adjusting to living with life threatening and limiting illness, grief and loss. I specialise in working with people experiencing dissociation, especially those identifying as living with DID, plurality, gender and/or neurodiversity.
Niveen is a Masters trained Mental Health Counsellor, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, Reiki Healer, Yoga & Meditation teacher and Wellness Coach. She can help overcome challenges with depression and anxiety, workplace stress, difficulties with family & personal relationships, grief & loss, trauma, cultural & social adjustment and more.
The therapeutic models and approaches used include a combination (as needed) of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), schema, narrative and mindfulness based therapy. Couple and Relationship Therapy is available.
Niveen is a Masters trained Mental Health Counsellor, Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, Reiki Healer, Yoga & Meditation teacher and Wellness Coach. She can help overcome challenges with depression and anxiety, workplace stress, difficulties with family & personal relationships, grief & loss, trauma, cultural & social adjustment and more.
The therapeutic models and approaches used include a combination (as needed) of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), schema, narrative and mindfulness based therapy. Couple and Relationship Therapy is available.
A good therapist will help to navigate and grow through challenging times, (re) discover your spark and support you to live your most authentic life. I offer a warm and safe space where you can gain new insight, process emotions, and achieve your therapeutic goals. I provide both psychotherapy and supervision and take a collaborative and supportive approach in both roles.
A good therapist will help to navigate and grow through challenging times, (re) discover your spark and support you to live your most authentic life. I offer a warm and safe space where you can gain new insight, process emotions, and achieve your therapeutic goals. I provide both psychotherapy and supervision and take a collaborative and supportive approach in both roles.
I’m an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and the founder of Mindverse Psychology with over a decade of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan.
Many of the families I work with come to therapy seeking clarity, connection, and support. You might be a parent trying to better understand your child’s behaviour, or a young person feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or emotions that are hard to explain. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, social challenges, or developmental concerns, it’s not always easy to know what’s going on—or how to help. You’re not alone, and reaching out is a powerful first step.
I’m an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and the founder of Mindverse Psychology with over a decade of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan.
Many of the families I work with come to therapy seeking clarity, connection, and support. You might be a parent trying to better understand your child’s behaviour, or a young person feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or emotions that are hard to explain. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, social challenges, or developmental concerns, it’s not always easy to know what’s going on—or how to help. You’re not alone, and reaching out is a powerful first step.
We are wired to connect but challenging childhood experiences can cause us to connect at the expense of emotional needs. The ripples of these experiences can create difficulties with life goals such as:
- starting a meaningful career
- finding a partner
- maintaining healthy relationships
- building a strong sense of identity
- managing emotional highs and lows
- coping with life stressors with resilience
When people struggle in these areas it can lead to patterns of disconnection, loneliness, lacking in direction and deepening sense of mistrust in oneself.
We are wired to connect but challenging childhood experiences can cause us to connect at the expense of emotional needs. The ripples of these experiences can create difficulties with life goals such as:
- starting a meaningful career
- finding a partner
- maintaining healthy relationships
- building a strong sense of identity
- managing emotional highs and lows
- coping with life stressors with resilience
When people struggle in these areas it can lead to patterns of disconnection, loneliness, lacking in direction and deepening sense of mistrust in oneself.
Clinical Psychologist- Julia has over 15 years of experience in the mental health sector including community, clinical and juvenile forensic settings. Julia enjoys working with a range of psychological issues that young people and adults may be experiencing. These may include: trauma, gender dysphoria, personality disorders, self-harm, voices, psychotic illnesses, relationship difficulties, loss and grief, anxiety and depression. Julia also undertakes WPATH assessments for Gender-Diverse people seeking gender-affirming surgery. In addition, board approved Clinical Supervision. Visit us at www.ivanhoepsychologicalservices.com
Clinical Psychologist- Julia has over 15 years of experience in the mental health sector including community, clinical and juvenile forensic settings. Julia enjoys working with a range of psychological issues that young people and adults may be experiencing. These may include: trauma, gender dysphoria, personality disorders, self-harm, voices, psychotic illnesses, relationship difficulties, loss and grief, anxiety and depression. Julia also undertakes WPATH assessments for Gender-Diverse people seeking gender-affirming surgery. In addition, board approved Clinical Supervision. Visit us at www.ivanhoepsychologicalservices.com
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Ballarat and Footscray areas as well as online. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over thirty years of counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is affordable to people who need it.
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Ballarat and Footscray areas as well as online. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over thirty years of counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is affordable to people who need it.
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Like you understand your past but still can’t feel free from it? You’re not alone. Many people have done years of talk therapy and still feel stuck in patterns that live in their nervous system.
I’m Julia, a registered Art & Somatic Therapist and the founder of Reconnect Space, where we help you to heal from the inside out. My approach is trauma-informed, creative, and body-based — designed to help you process, integrate, and reconnect with who you truly are.
Do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected? Like you understand your past but still can’t feel free from it? You’re not alone. Many people have done years of talk therapy and still feel stuck in patterns that live in their nervous system.
I’m Julia, a registered Art & Somatic Therapist and the founder of Reconnect Space, where we help you to heal from the inside out. My approach is trauma-informed, creative, and body-based — designed to help you process, integrate, and reconnect with who you truly are.
Anxiety, low mood, finding it hard to cope – Life can feel stressful! Life Story Psychology provides a place to better understand what’s going on for you. It’s a space to explore how our current experiences link to earlier life circumstances, our attachment and relationship experiences, possible traumas, and sense of self and self-worth. By exploring our values, our primary needs, emotional experiences and general coping, we discover our true selves, become more aware of how we function and how to nurture our body and our mind - to heal, to learn, to find contentment.
Anxiety, low mood, finding it hard to cope – Life can feel stressful! Life Story Psychology provides a place to better understand what’s going on for you. It’s a space to explore how our current experiences link to earlier life circumstances, our attachment and relationship experiences, possible traumas, and sense of self and self-worth. By exploring our values, our primary needs, emotional experiences and general coping, we discover our true selves, become more aware of how we function and how to nurture our body and our mind - to heal, to learn, to find contentment.
I am a registered child-centered play therapist (PTPA) and registered Early Childhood Teacher (VIT). I work from a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approach and I work closely with families, offering them support and parenting strategies. I offer weekly play therapy sessions to children aged between 3 and 10 years old at Thrive Therapies Centre in Macleod.
I am a registered child-centered play therapist (PTPA) and registered Early Childhood Teacher (VIT). I work from a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approach and I work closely with families, offering them support and parenting strategies. I offer weekly play therapy sessions to children aged between 3 and 10 years old at Thrive Therapies Centre in Macleod.
I am a creative arts psychotherapist and social worker with 10+ years experience in mental health and community-based settings. My passion lies in supporting people who are looking to feel more pleasure, wholeness and connection within themselves and in relationships. I utilise a range of theories and approaches, and work in collaboration with you to find what best fits your needs. I am particularly interested in creative, somatic and movement-based therapies to foster safety, curiosity, playfulness, and self expression. My practice is trauma sensitive, sex work inclusive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. All relationship structures welcome.
I am a creative arts psychotherapist and social worker with 10+ years experience in mental health and community-based settings. My passion lies in supporting people who are looking to feel more pleasure, wholeness and connection within themselves and in relationships. I utilise a range of theories and approaches, and work in collaboration with you to find what best fits your needs. I am particularly interested in creative, somatic and movement-based therapies to foster safety, curiosity, playfulness, and self expression. My practice is trauma sensitive, sex work inclusive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. All relationship structures welcome.
Every person’s story is unique, and you deserve support that aligns with your own goals and values. I use a person-centred approach that places you at the centre of our work together, offering insight, compassion, and practical guidance. If you’re navigating a life transition, motherhood, career or relationship changes, stress and anxiety, a health concern, or simply feeling a little lost or overwhelmed, counselling can offer a calm, caring space to breathe, reflect, and find your way forward. I offer confidential, compassionate counselling to help you regain clarity, confidence, and calm during challenging seasons of life.
Every person’s story is unique, and you deserve support that aligns with your own goals and values. I use a person-centred approach that places you at the centre of our work together, offering insight, compassion, and practical guidance. If you’re navigating a life transition, motherhood, career or relationship changes, stress and anxiety, a health concern, or simply feeling a little lost or overwhelmed, counselling can offer a calm, caring space to breathe, reflect, and find your way forward. I offer confidential, compassionate counselling to help you regain clarity, confidence, and calm during challenging seasons of life.
Emma is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and accredited EMDR practitioner. She has developed a particular interest in supporting adults with late-diagnosed ADHD and/or autism, as well as those interested in exploring their neurotype. Emma offers both therapy and assessment for autism and ADHD, and has specific knowledge in high masking/internalising presentations of these conditions. Additionally, Emma enjoys working with parents of neurodivergent children, providing them with support and strategies to build their coping mechanisms, and assisting them in exploring their own neurotype.
Emma is an experienced Clinical Psychologist and accredited EMDR practitioner. She has developed a particular interest in supporting adults with late-diagnosed ADHD and/or autism, as well as those interested in exploring their neurotype. Emma offers both therapy and assessment for autism and ADHD, and has specific knowledge in high masking/internalising presentations of these conditions. Additionally, Emma enjoys working with parents of neurodivergent children, providing them with support and strategies to build their coping mechanisms, and assisting them in exploring their own neurotype.
Lauren is a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist who provides a safe, non-judgmental environment, tailoring therapy to the unique needs and goals of the individual. Lauren has expertise in LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, finding purpose, self-esteem and confidence-building. Lauren ensures that you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout the counselling process.
Lauren is a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist who provides a safe, non-judgmental environment, tailoring therapy to the unique needs and goals of the individual. Lauren has expertise in LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, finding purpose, self-esteem and confidence-building. Lauren ensures that you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout the counselling process.
Relationship Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, working with individuals, couples & families. I will work with you to strengthen your relationships with self and others, through careful exploration of your emotional landscape, attending to any emotional blocks holding you back from relating well. Attention given to enhancing communication and supporting expressions of more vulnerable emotions and experiences. Special interest working with challenges related to love, desire, sex and intimacy. My interest and focus surrounds exploring issues through the lens of relationship- whether that be intimate or other.
Relationship Therapist and Clinical Supervisor, working with individuals, couples & families. I will work with you to strengthen your relationships with self and others, through careful exploration of your emotional landscape, attending to any emotional blocks holding you back from relating well. Attention given to enhancing communication and supporting expressions of more vulnerable emotions and experiences. Special interest working with challenges related to love, desire, sex and intimacy. My interest and focus surrounds exploring issues through the lens of relationship- whether that be intimate or other.
I work with clients in-person from Ivanhoe, Victoria and online, Australia-wide through our Better Forest clinic. I am a registered General Psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families.
I have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mood, anxiety, adjustment disorders and trauma (PTSD). I also work to support interpersonal difficulties and the long-term effects of personality patterns of behaviour.
I work with clients in-person from Ivanhoe, Victoria and online, Australia-wide through our Better Forest clinic. I am a registered General Psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families.
I have expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mood, anxiety, adjustment disorders and trauma (PTSD). I also work to support interpersonal difficulties and the long-term effects of personality patterns of behaviour.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I specialise in assisting people who have experienced trauma at any stage of life to heal from these experiences and their consequences, supporting them to grow and focus on what gives their life meaning now. I work with adults to address: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma, recent traumatic events (eg. medical trauma, birth trauma), anxiety and phobias, and depression.
I specialise in assisting people who have experienced trauma at any stage of life to heal from these experiences and their consequences, supporting them to grow and focus on what gives their life meaning now. I work with adults to address: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma, recent traumatic events (eg. medical trauma, birth trauma), anxiety and phobias, and depression.
Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive self criticism? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is the development of a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring your thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of your personal struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to self and others, and greater life choices.
Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive self criticism? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is the development of a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring your thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of your personal struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to self and others, and greater life choices.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, 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 because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
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 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.