Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Fitzroy, VIC
Alisa provides counselling for adults from all backgrounds, including members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
She has experience supporting clients with a wide range of psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, relationship issues, cultural concerns, loneliness, low self-esteem, work-related and more. Alisa has also experience working in a sub-acute community mental health setting.
Alisa has a particular interest in working with Asian Australian individuals, supporting clients in navigating the complexities of balancing their cultural heritage with Western society.
Alisa provides counselling for adults from all backgrounds, including members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
She has experience supporting clients with a wide range of psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, relationship issues, cultural concerns, loneliness, low self-esteem, work-related and more. Alisa has also experience working in a sub-acute community mental health setting.
Alisa has a particular interest in working with Asian Australian individuals, supporting clients in navigating the complexities of balancing their cultural heritage with Western society.
I offer a holistic approach utilising evidence-based therapies like cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, schema, psychodynamic and somatic.
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.
I offer a holistic approach utilising evidence-based therapies like cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, schema, psychodynamic and somatic.
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.
Clarity Health Care is your one-stop clinic for comprehensive mental health support. With some of Melbourne and Tasmania’s best psychologists and clinical psychologists, we cater to a wide range of needs, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship challenges and workplace stress. Our team provides evidence-based therapies tailored to individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering in-person and online sessions for flexibility. At Clarity Health Care, you’ll find expert care in one place, ensuring continuity, convenience, and a personalised approach to help you thrive.
Clarity Health Care is your one-stop clinic for comprehensive mental health support. With some of Melbourne and Tasmania’s best psychologists and clinical psychologists, we cater to a wide range of needs, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship challenges and workplace stress. Our team provides evidence-based therapies tailored to individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering in-person and online sessions for flexibility. At Clarity Health Care, you’ll find expert care in one place, ensuring continuity, convenience, and a personalised approach to help you thrive.
Clarity Health Care (CHC) provides comprehensive mental health care through a unified team of psychologists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, all working towards your emotional well-being and mental clarity. At our Fitzroy and Hobart clinics, we offer a serene, supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges, our experienced therapists are here to guide you. Our team includes some of the most skilled professionals in Melbourne and Hobart.
Clarity Health Care (CHC) provides comprehensive mental health care through a unified team of psychologists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, all working towards your emotional well-being and mental clarity. At our Fitzroy and Hobart clinics, we offer a serene, supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges, our experienced therapists are here to guide you. Our team includes some of the most skilled professionals in Melbourne and Hobart.
With trauma or ongoing stress, survival energy becomes stuck in our nervous system. We might make adjustments, like seeking or avoiding certain types of situations, or clenching certain muscles to dodge tricky feelings or sensations. We believe this keeps us safe from what we fear, but we can also feel trapped in patterns that take a huge toll on our lives, health and relationships. My clients and I work together with sensitivity and compassion & discover ways to gently restore a sense of inner security, peace and passion for life.
With trauma or ongoing stress, survival energy becomes stuck in our nervous system. We might make adjustments, like seeking or avoiding certain types of situations, or clenching certain muscles to dodge tricky feelings or sensations. We believe this keeps us safe from what we fear, but we can also feel trapped in patterns that take a huge toll on our lives, health and relationships. My clients and I work together with sensitivity and compassion & discover ways to gently restore a sense of inner security, peace and passion for life.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, and work in private practice in Fitzroy, VIC.
I believe that feeling comfortable with your psychologist is an essential component of therapy. I prioritise collaboration, warmth, and a non-judgemental approach to ensure my clients feel respected, heard and understood. I am experienced in working with adult (18+) clients with a range of complex presentations, and might be a good fit for you if you are interested in delving deeper and doing the work on a medium to longer term basis.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, and work in private practice in Fitzroy, VIC.
I believe that feeling comfortable with your psychologist is an essential component of therapy. I prioritise collaboration, warmth, and a non-judgemental approach to ensure my clients feel respected, heard and understood. I am experienced in working with adult (18+) clients with a range of complex presentations, and might be a good fit for you if you are interested in delving deeper and doing the work on a medium to longer term basis.
Jess offers individual counselling, couples counselling and supervision. She is welcoming and friendly and recognises the importance of building a therapeutic relationship to which people can bring problems and issues without judgement. Jess understands that we all experience uncomfortable and unhelpful behaviours and feelings. With support and some gently challenging, these behaviours and feelings can start to shift.
Jess offers individual counselling, couples counselling and supervision. She is welcoming and friendly and recognises the importance of building a therapeutic relationship to which people can bring problems and issues without judgement. Jess understands that we all experience uncomfortable and unhelpful behaviours and feelings. With support and some gently challenging, these behaviours and feelings can start to shift.
I believe what most of us want is to feel safe, heard, and truly understood. My role is to create that kind of space, one where you don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or “have it all together” before you walk in the door.
I work with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, low mood, burnout, complicated family or relationship dynamics, life transitions, and questions of identity or self-worth. Whether you’re feeling lost, stuck, or simply unsure what’s next, we’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s been weighing on you, and explore small, realistic steps toward the life you want to be living.
I believe what most of us want is to feel safe, heard, and truly understood. My role is to create that kind of space, one where you don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or “have it all together” before you walk in the door.
I work with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, low mood, burnout, complicated family or relationship dynamics, life transitions, and questions of identity or self-worth. Whether you’re feeling lost, stuck, or simply unsure what’s next, we’ll slow things down, make sense of what’s been weighing on you, and explore small, realistic steps toward the life you want to be living.
Do you find yourself overthinking, feeling guilty when you try to set boundaries, or caught in repeating patterns that leave you feeling drained and burnt out? I work with young women who are highly self-aware, yet still find it hard to break out of these cycles. It can feel confusing and frustrating, like insight alone isn’t enough to create change. I offer a warm, and safe space, where we can gently explore what’s beneath this and help you feel more grounded, clear, and able to show up in your life with more confidence and internal trust.
Do you find yourself overthinking, feeling guilty when you try to set boundaries, or caught in repeating patterns that leave you feeling drained and burnt out? I work with young women who are highly self-aware, yet still find it hard to break out of these cycles. It can feel confusing and frustrating, like insight alone isn’t enough to create change. I offer a warm, and safe space, where we can gently explore what’s beneath this and help you feel more grounded, clear, and able to show up in your life with more confidence and internal trust.
I integrate a trauma-informed practice and draw on therapeutic modalities, including ACT, EMDR and Psychodynamic.
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where healing and growth can occur by working from a place of collaboration, curiosity, and compassion. Together, we work to build insight and explore patterns that may be contributing to difficulties in your life by looking beyond symptoms to understand how past experiences shape current thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
I integrate a trauma-informed practice and draw on therapeutic modalities, including ACT, EMDR and Psychodynamic.
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where healing and growth can occur by working from a place of collaboration, curiosity, and compassion. Together, we work to build insight and explore patterns that may be contributing to difficulties in your life by looking beyond symptoms to understand how past experiences shape current thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
Practising since 2004, I am a clinical psychologist working with adults, adolescents and couples, with expertise in anxiety & depression, trauma, gender & sexuality issues, relationship difficulties, substance use and eating disorders. I worked in senior clinical roles earlier in my career at The University of Melbourne, Headspace and Orygen Youth Health. I am experienced in working with peopIe in regard to gender transition and during gender-affirming care. I provide psychotherapy and also supervise colleagues and students, and work with complex presentations.
Practising since 2004, I am a clinical psychologist working with adults, adolescents and couples, with expertise in anxiety & depression, trauma, gender & sexuality issues, relationship difficulties, substance use and eating disorders. I worked in senior clinical roles earlier in my career at The University of Melbourne, Headspace and Orygen Youth Health. I am experienced in working with peopIe in regard to gender transition and during gender-affirming care. I provide psychotherapy and also supervise colleagues and students, and work with complex presentations.
Welcome! Sarah is a Mental Health Social Worker, Somatic Psychotherapist and Sensorimotor Art Therapist with specialist training in complex trauma and post-traumatic growth. Working in this field for over 15 years, she has professional training in mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy (Hakomi), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Sensorimotor Art Therapy and also psychedelic 'Bad Trip Integration'. She works with nature, creativity, dreams, spiritual growth, humour and compassionate curiosity. Her approach is strongly influenced by attachment and trauma theories, therefore the relationship is seen as key in the therapeutic process.
Welcome! Sarah is a Mental Health Social Worker, Somatic Psychotherapist and Sensorimotor Art Therapist with specialist training in complex trauma and post-traumatic growth. Working in this field for over 15 years, she has professional training in mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy (Hakomi), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Sensorimotor Art Therapy and also psychedelic 'Bad Trip Integration'. She works with nature, creativity, dreams, spiritual growth, humour and compassionate curiosity. Her approach is strongly influenced by attachment and trauma theories, therefore the relationship is seen as key in the therapeutic process.
My areas of expertise include: DBT-informed Art Therapy and Jungian psychodynamic client-centred methods.
Benefits of Art Therapy: boosts self-esteem, affirms dignity and self-worth, provides an emotional outlet, helps to express oneself in a way that is safe and contained, especially when accessing traumatic material. Awakens dormant memories and stimulates senses.
My areas of expertise include: DBT-informed Art Therapy and Jungian psychodynamic client-centred methods.
Benefits of Art Therapy: boosts self-esteem, affirms dignity and self-worth, provides an emotional outlet, helps to express oneself in a way that is safe and contained, especially when accessing traumatic material. Awakens dormant memories and stimulates senses.
Through IPT, IFS, psychodynamic and traditional approaches, Anastasia explores their inner world, relational dynamics, and past experiences to bring insight, emotional relief, and self-connection.
Anastasia's extends to the intricate interplay between psychological well-being and various facets of life. Anastasia offers a warm, thoughtful space to explore emotions, patterns, and relationships. Anastasia helps clients build self-awareness, navigate life changes, and feel more grounded, connected, and confident in themselves.
Through IPT, IFS, psychodynamic and traditional approaches, Anastasia explores their inner world, relational dynamics, and past experiences to bring insight, emotional relief, and self-connection.
Anastasia's extends to the intricate interplay between psychological well-being and various facets of life. Anastasia offers a warm, thoughtful space to explore emotions, patterns, and relationships. Anastasia helps clients build self-awareness, navigate life changes, and feel more grounded, connected, and confident in themselves.
My work draws heavily on attachment theory, psychodynamic and developmental psychology and existentialism.
I have a particular interest in work with gay men navigating struggles around identity and the ongoing impact of growing up feeling different or misunderstood. I have experience in a variety of mental health settings, working with a wide range of people from all walks of life and also work as a lecturer in Psychotherapy and Counselling at a tertiary level.
My work draws heavily on attachment theory, psychodynamic and developmental psychology and existentialism.
I have a particular interest in work with gay men navigating struggles around identity and the ongoing impact of growing up feeling different or misunderstood. I have experience in a variety of mental health settings, working with a wide range of people from all walks of life and also work as a lecturer in Psychotherapy and Counselling at a tertiary level.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to ground present emotional realities in greater self-awareness and to build a motivating picture of the values towards which clients are drawn; and psychoanalytically-informed psychodynamic principles to go to the 'root causes' of difficulties in the past.
I seek to support clients who are looking to make positive change in their lives. They may want to move away from difficult emotional states like depression, anxiety, anger and loneliness or address repetitive and destructive behaviours such as substance abuse or sexual compulsion that are holding them back. They may also be overwhelmed by big transitions like bereavement, divorce or relocation and feel stuck, or unvalued, in their professional journey. I see clients of all ages and from many walks of life, with a particular focus on men's mental health, working professionals, and members of the LGBTQ community.
I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to ground present emotional realities in greater self-awareness and to build a motivating picture of the values towards which clients are drawn; and psychoanalytically-informed psychodynamic principles to go to the 'root causes' of difficulties in the past.
I seek to support clients who are looking to make positive change in their lives. They may want to move away from difficult emotional states like depression, anxiety, anger and loneliness or address repetitive and destructive behaviours such as substance abuse or sexual compulsion that are holding them back. They may also be overwhelmed by big transitions like bereavement, divorce or relocation and feel stuck, or unvalued, in their professional journey. I see clients of all ages and from many walks of life, with a particular focus on men's mental health, working professionals, and members of the LGBTQ community.
Do you feel overwhelmed with emotions and don't know where to start? Maybe you feel anxious, or are overthinking all the time? Whatever it is, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Together, we’ll make sense of what’s happening, and work through the issues to make you feel calmer, stronger, and more in control.
My approach is warm, genuine, and down-to-earth. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself, and know that therapy is a space where you’ll be met with understanding and support.
Do you feel overwhelmed with emotions and don't know where to start? Maybe you feel anxious, or are overthinking all the time? Whatever it is, you don’t have to go through it alone.
Together, we’ll make sense of what’s happening, and work through the issues to make you feel calmer, stronger, and more in control.
My approach is warm, genuine, and down-to-earth. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself, and know that therapy is a space where you’ll be met with understanding and support.
I have completed the core training in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), a psychodynamic psychotherapy that focuses on causative factors, not just symptom relief.
I work in a relational and psychodynamically informed way with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship issues, chronic/persistent health conditions, grief and loss, significant life decisions, psychedelic or spiritual integration and with patients who have a history of trauma. My post graduate research was in men's health and ecopsycholology.
I have completed the core training in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), a psychodynamic psychotherapy that focuses on causative factors, not just symptom relief.
I work in a relational and psychodynamically informed way with anxiety, depression, anger issues, relationship issues, chronic/persistent health conditions, grief and loss, significant life decisions, psychedelic or spiritual integration and with patients who have a history of trauma. My post graduate research was in men's health and ecopsycholology.
Melissa uses an integrative counselling approach drawing from interventions including: Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Melissa has a warm, compassionate and playful nature. She aims to provide a safe, accepting and enjoyable space to connect authentically with clients. She supports her clients to uncover their hopes for the future, and to understand the internal and external barriers to their personal and relational growth.
Melissa uses an integrative counselling approach drawing from interventions including: Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Melissa has a warm, compassionate and playful nature. She aims to provide a safe, accepting and enjoyable space to connect authentically with clients. She supports her clients to uncover their hopes for the future, and to understand the internal and external barriers to their personal and relational growth.
Hi, I’m David. I help adults understand and change long-standing patterns that affect relationships, emotions, and sense of self.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist offering longer-term therapy for adults experiencing complex trauma, attachment difficulties, relational challenges, or persistent emotional and personality-related patterns.
Hi, I’m David. I help adults understand and change long-standing patterns that affect relationships, emotions, and sense of self.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist offering longer-term therapy for adults experiencing complex trauma, attachment difficulties, relational challenges, or persistent emotional and personality-related patterns.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.