Couples Counselling in Fitzroy North, VIC

Hi I'm Lauren, an engaging and caring psychologist with a range of experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, social anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, sexual health and intimacy concerns, and difficulties with self-esteem. I aim to work collaboratively and provide a safe space for the expression of ones authentic self. I strive for a strong and honest therapeutic relationship , and believe this creates an opportunity for people to explore what is causing their difficulties whilst also facilitating the space for growth and change.

Michael gains great satisfaction from working with people who are looking to increase their self-awareness and find greater ease and meaning in their lives. Michael is very well researched in a both mainstream approaches and more holistic modalities and ways of being.

Psychotherpist and Clinical supervisor, working with individuals, couples , families, and other mental health professionals. Extensive experience working with those impacted by trauma, grief and loss, and significant life changes. Experience includes working in various leadership roles, inclusive of Team leader roles and Senior practitioner roles in the community and private practice sectors. Specifically, in the fields of Mental Health, Addiction, Family Violence, Sexual Violence, and Grief and Bereavement services.

Life can be hard, uncertain and confusing, and yet there is an expectation that we inherently know how to live and relate well. This is a fallacy. The realms of the personal are complex, made even more complex when two or more lives come together in relationship . Guidance, mentorship, support and education are necessary elements to navigating the vicissitudes of life and relationship . I therefore guide my clients (individuals, couples and other relationships) through a unique exploratory process of understanding, discovery and growth.

I’m a Clinical Psychologist who cultivates a warm and nurturing therapeutic space. Whether you are seeking short-term cognitive and behavioural change, or a deeper understanding of your attachments, relationships and personal histories, I have the expertise to help you navigate the complexities of human life. I have the skill-set to treat a diverse range of psychological concerns including mood disorders, PTSD and complex trauma, personality disorders, addiction issues, self-esteem difficulties, stress/burnout and relationship /attachment difficulties.

I support couples of all ages, stages, personalities and abilities in relationships to better relate to, understand and communicate with one another and increase their sense of connection. I specialise and am trained in Gottman Therapy which was developed by psychologists and husband and wife team, John and Julie Gottman, out of their almost 50 years of work researching and supporting couples to live more connected and fulfilling lives together.

We believe that change comes from within yourself and thats why we help to overcome negative beliefs and deal with emotions that can keep us stuck in unwanted behaviour. To build a stronger foundation for yourself and develop effective coping behaviour call 0449 861 147

I’m honoured to witness the people I work with deepen their relationship with themselves and positively transform their lives. Through counselling, I can help you form an authentic, compassionate connection with yourself, which will empower you to make positive choices to enhance your relationships, mental health and wellbeing.

We are not taught how to relate and often we just make it up as we go, doing the best we can with what we have or have learned. When relationships break down, getting support is better than struggling alone. I work with couples and individuals in relationship crisis, who are experiencing difficulties from ongoing conflict or anger issues, communication breakdown, loss of trust, infidelity, major life transitions, grief and anxiety. I work with couples considering ending their relationships or who have lost the spark of passion and intimacy. I specialise in repeating patterns of behaviour stemming from past traumas or experiences.

I have a warm, collaborative approach, and adapt therapy to suit my client's needs. I can help with anxiety, mood issues, trauma in all its manifestations, postpartum issues, identity issues, substance use issues, relationship & attachment, burnout & workplace stress. I'm committed to helping individuals heal from the past, work toward regaining a sense of control, stop self-defeating cycles of behaviour, whilst recognising when they're being held back by past issues. My special interests include psychological trauma, burnout and vicarious trauma, coping styles, attachment/relationships, PTSD and anxiety issues.

I am passionate about supporting and helping individuals, families who feel trapped in their trauma symptoms. I am Somatic Experiencing, Accredited EMDR and Havening Practitioner. I support people with Complex PTSD issues. There is a common belief that the trauma is the result of individual's thinking pattern, which is misleading. Any traumatic experiences registered somatically, therefore the trauma work will be somatically oriented, which aims to clear the symptoms from the whole system.

Hi, my name's Michele and I offer counselling and psychotherapy to adults who are experiencing emotional distress that prevents them from functioning well in their work and personal lives. You may want to see a psychologist if you are experiencing excessive worry, panicky feelings, low mood, low energy or loss of interest in things. You might be going through a life transition, experiencing grief after a loss or having relationship difficulties. You may have grown up having painful and difficult experiences early in life which prevent you from functioning freely and creatively, or from forming positive relationships with others.

A relationship that thrives and gives you fulfilment will bring the kind of lasting happiness that enables you and your partner to grow and create deeper bonds. When an important relationship becomes strained or distressed, the pain you feel can challenge you to the core. I work with you in order to reveal the dynamics of your relationship - the patterns that you have built to protect the wounds that you have suffered. Together we will explore and uncover the hidden beliefs and unconscious drivers that are the triggers of your difficulties in relating to yourself or partner . We long to become present to ourselves, and connected.

I support people with a wide range of issues including grief and loss, relationship concerns, anxiety, stress, trauma and life transitions (empty nesters, separation, retirement issues, ageing, life-threatening diagnosis). Working at your pace, the origins of your current concerns are uncovered and new emotions, thoughts and behaviours take place to help you feel fulfilled and live a more satisfying life. ​

Psychology with heart. Because care is the cure.

Julia is a highly skilled counsellor and social worker with many years of experience. She has worked with a diverse range of issues such as complex mental health, grief and loss, relationship issues, suicide prevention, addictions, and family violence. She has worked in a variety of different settings including telephone and online services, not for profit agencies and Employee Assistance Program. Julia is a client centred counsellor who offers presence, genuine engagement, and a deep understanding of core issues and childhood trauma that can lead to problems in every aspect of one's life.

People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.

Currently open for new referrals. I work from an understanding that many of life's concerns stem from our past experiences in relationships and the structural difficulties that are present in our society. This organizes the way I understand peoples experience and distress and how I seek to understand how we are in relationship , and what fixed patterns get in the way of living a more meaningful and enriching life. I work with warmth and curiosity to help develop a deeper understanding of your area of concern and better make sense of why particular patterns might be causing distress.