Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Fitzroy, VIC

Tammi O'Rourke
Psychotherapist, MC, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or exhausted, even when you know you're safe? Trauma, chronic stress, and ADHD can leave your nervous system stuck in survival mode, making it hard to switch off, focus, regulate emotions, or feel present. You may find yourself masking, overthinking, avoiding triggers, or feeling numb and disconnected. Therapy can help you understand how your brain and body have adapted, build greater safety and self-compassion, and develop practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and create lasting change through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach.
Are you constantly on edge, overwhelmed, or exhausted, even when you know you're safe? Trauma, chronic stress, and ADHD can leave your nervous system stuck in survival mode, making it hard to switch off, focus, regulate emotions, or feel present. You may find yourself masking, overthinking, avoiding triggers, or feeling numb and disconnected. Therapy can help you understand how your brain and body have adapted, build greater safety and self-compassion, and develop practical strategies to reduce overwhelm and create lasting change through a collaborative, trauma-informed approach.
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Emily Clinch
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with clients from my office in East Melbourne and online Australia wide. I am a credentialed eating disorder clinician and EMDR Therapist who works with adolescents and adults to help empower them to be the best version of themselves. A
I work with clients from my office in East Melbourne and online Australia wide. I am a credentialed eating disorder clinician and EMDR Therapist who works with adolescents and adults to help empower them to be the best version of themselves. A
(03) 7003 2241 View (03) 7003 2241
Allison Ross
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You might be feeling stuck, distant from your partner, or caught in the same painful arguments. Or perhaps you’re longing for more ease, closeness, and understanding in your relationship. I help couples slow down, untangle difficult patterns, and find new ways of relating that feel safe, supportive, and true to who you both are.
You might be feeling stuck, distant from your partner, or caught in the same painful arguments. Or perhaps you’re longing for more ease, closeness, and understanding in your relationship. I help couples slow down, untangle difficult patterns, and find new ways of relating that feel safe, supportive, and true to who you both are.
(03) 7003 2468 View (03) 7003 2468
Nerissa O'Keefe Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, OCD, depression, grief and loss, insomnia, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and want support to better understand their experiences and develop healthier ways of coping. I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where clients can feel heard, build insight, and work toward meaningful and lasting change.
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, OCD, depression, grief and loss, insomnia, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from themselves and want support to better understand their experiences and develop healthier ways of coping. I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where clients can feel heard, build insight, and work toward meaningful and lasting change.
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Esther Renita Bollinger
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Esther provides Gestalt psychotherapy in a collaborative and inclusive setting. They welcome diverse identities and relationship styles, including those exploring gender and sexuality beyond normative frameworks, as well as people across diverse neurotypes. Drawing on embodied and contemplative perspectives, Esther supports people navigating change, identity and transition, offering a steady space to cultivate awareness, self-compassion and meaningful personal growth. Their approach is grounded, relational and attentive to the wider social and cultural contexts that shape experience.
Esther provides Gestalt psychotherapy in a collaborative and inclusive setting. They welcome diverse identities and relationship styles, including those exploring gender and sexuality beyond normative frameworks, as well as people across diverse neurotypes. Drawing on embodied and contemplative perspectives, Esther supports people navigating change, identity and transition, offering a steady space to cultivate awareness, self-compassion and meaningful personal growth. Their approach is grounded, relational and attentive to the wider social and cultural contexts that shape experience.
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Dr Vesna Newman-Morris
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris is a senior clinical psychologist with further training in psychoanalysis. She has an established private practice and has worked in specialist public mental health services, community health services, and the university sector. She works with people with diverse backgrounds and a broad variety of issues. Her clinical and research expertise includes the impact of complex developmental trauma on personality function and mental health, including early childhood trauma and abuse, responses to traumatic events, and intergenerational risk and protective factors in attachment relationships.
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris is a senior clinical psychologist with further training in psychoanalysis. She has an established private practice and has worked in specialist public mental health services, community health services, and the university sector. She works with people with diverse backgrounds and a broad variety of issues. Her clinical and research expertise includes the impact of complex developmental trauma on personality function and mental health, including early childhood trauma and abuse, responses to traumatic events, and intergenerational risk and protective factors in attachment relationships.
(03) 8797 5601 View (03) 8797 5601
Danielle Williamson
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Many people find themselves troubled by long-standing symptoms, or a sense of feeling held back by something. Often, for a range of different reasons, there have been experiences that have not been able to be spoken, and therefore silence persists when it comes to deeper longings or deciding life direction. I aim to provide a space where people have the opportunity to speak freely and be heard in their particularity; as an individual and not a label or category. I help people find creative responses to the impasses that can arise in many facets of life.
Many people find themselves troubled by long-standing symptoms, or a sense of feeling held back by something. Often, for a range of different reasons, there have been experiences that have not been able to be spoken, and therefore silence persists when it comes to deeper longings or deciding life direction. I aim to provide a space where people have the opportunity to speak freely and be heard in their particularity; as an individual and not a label or category. I help people find creative responses to the impasses that can arise in many facets of life.
0400 169 542 View 0400 169 542
Cristina Jimenez
Psychotherapist, ACA-L3
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I am Cristina and I’m an ACA-accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed support to adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. I work holistically, integrating body and mind to foster healing, self-awareness, and lasting change. I’m both Australian and Spanish, and fluent in English and Spanish. I welcome people from all cultural backgrounds, including the LGBTIQ+ community, and offer an inclusive, safe space where you can feel deeply supported. WorkSafe/WorkCover also available.
Hi, I am Cristina and I’m an ACA-accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist offering warm, compassionate, and trauma-informed support to adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. I work holistically, integrating body and mind to foster healing, self-awareness, and lasting change. I’m both Australian and Spanish, and fluent in English and Spanish. I welcome people from all cultural backgrounds, including the LGBTIQ+ community, and offer an inclusive, safe space where you can feel deeply supported. WorkSafe/WorkCover also available.
(03) 7003 2675 View (03) 7003 2675
Sarai Dee
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I am a social work counsellor and Sensorimotor art therapist with experience working with women, children, adolescents and people from the LGBTQIA+ communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing. I offer in person and telehealth appointments
I am a social work counsellor and Sensorimotor art therapist with experience working with women, children, adolescents and people from the LGBTQIA+ communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing. I offer in person and telehealth appointments
(03) 8104 9134 View (03) 8104 9134
El Byrne
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hi, I’m El (She/Her), a bubbly, queer and neurodivergent psychologist who has been working with people from all walks of life and corners of the world for some time. I have a passion for working with people who are of the LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, First Nations communities, and those who are have experienced traumatic events in their life. My strengths are helping clients feel safe to be themselves and to share their story, knowing they will be accepted for who they are. My approach is very down to earth, empathetic and warm.
Hi, I’m El (She/Her), a bubbly, queer and neurodivergent psychologist who has been working with people from all walks of life and corners of the world for some time. I have a passion for working with people who are of the LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, First Nations communities, and those who are have experienced traumatic events in their life. My strengths are helping clients feel safe to be themselves and to share their story, knowing they will be accepted for who they are. My approach is very down to earth, empathetic and warm.
(02) 9100 0596 View (02) 9100 0596
Alex Sutherland
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
May/June 2026 Availability for Couples and individuals. Sex Therapy, Mental Health Counselling and Relationship Therapy. I take guidance from clients on where they're at and what they might need, taking it at your own pace. I am sex worker friendly, Lgbtiqa+sb inclusive, kink and poly aware and gender affirming. My areas of interest are working in topics of sex and relationships, including sexual pain and anxiety. I am experienced with working with trauma and have worked with survivors of family violence and a variety of marginalised and diverse communities including different cultural backgrounds.
May/June 2026 Availability for Couples and individuals. Sex Therapy, Mental Health Counselling and Relationship Therapy. I take guidance from clients on where they're at and what they might need, taking it at your own pace. I am sex worker friendly, Lgbtiqa+sb inclusive, kink and poly aware and gender affirming. My areas of interest are working in topics of sex and relationships, including sexual pain and anxiety. I am experienced with working with trauma and have worked with survivors of family violence and a variety of marginalised and diverse communities including different cultural backgrounds.
0457 062 846 View 0457 062 846
Andrea Larkins Clinical & Counselling Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Hi I’m Andrea an experienced Clinical and Counselling Psychologist. Do any of the following resonate with you? You’ve lost the happy moments you used to have in your life. You’ve lost a sense of meaning in your life. You feel yourself sinking into increasingly negative feelings and worries. You wake up feeling extremely sad but don't know why. You’re scared your relationship isn’t going to work out. You struggle to get along with your partner, parent or other people in your life. You keep telling yourself to get over the past but finding you can’t. Or you’re not exactly sure what the problem is but you are feeling lost and alone.
Hi I’m Andrea an experienced Clinical and Counselling Psychologist. Do any of the following resonate with you? You’ve lost the happy moments you used to have in your life. You’ve lost a sense of meaning in your life. You feel yourself sinking into increasingly negative feelings and worries. You wake up feeling extremely sad but don't know why. You’re scared your relationship isn’t going to work out. You struggle to get along with your partner, parent or other people in your life. You keep telling yourself to get over the past but finding you can’t. Or you’re not exactly sure what the problem is but you are feeling lost and alone.
(03) 9111 2688 View (03) 9111 2688
Erin Gale
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
erin employs a motivational, and strengths based approach that is guided by the principals of positive psychology and mindfulness philosophy. erin works from the evidence based idea that having a strong therapeutic bond and relationship is one of the main factors for achieving positive change in her clients lives. whether it’s online or in-person, erin aims to create an inclusive, compassionate and relaxed session space that makes you feel at-ease, safe and heard. erin believes that to achieve this, authenticity in session is key and that where appropriate, bringing a sense of humour to the therapy space is a must.
erin employs a motivational, and strengths based approach that is guided by the principals of positive psychology and mindfulness philosophy. erin works from the evidence based idea that having a strong therapeutic bond and relationship is one of the main factors for achieving positive change in her clients lives. whether it’s online or in-person, erin aims to create an inclusive, compassionate and relaxed session space that makes you feel at-ease, safe and heard. erin believes that to achieve this, authenticity in session is key and that where appropriate, bringing a sense of humour to the therapy space is a must.
0497 313 071 View 0497 313 071
Avá Joy Sloan
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Online Only
I am passionate about supporting those on a journey of inner healing, growth, discovery and transformation. I am in service of those who ready to connect to the truth of their inner nature, explore their sense of purpose, and develop the unique and innate gifts they came to share with the world.
I am passionate about supporting those on a journey of inner healing, growth, discovery and transformation. I am in service of those who ready to connect to the truth of their inner nature, explore their sense of purpose, and develop the unique and innate gifts they came to share with the world.
(03) 8400 0562 View (03) 8400 0562
Emma Fenton
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome, I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals and families across all stages of life. She brings a calm, grounded presence to her work and is deeply committed to walking alongside her clients as they navigate challenges and move toward meaningful change. I have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals, working with men, trauma, anxiety and grief. I am passionate about creating inclusive, affirming spaces where clients feel seen and empowered. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, guided by empathy, humour, and genuine connection.
Welcome, I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 16 years of experience supporting individuals and families across all stages of life. She brings a calm, grounded presence to her work and is deeply committed to walking alongside her clients as they navigate challenges and move toward meaningful change. I have a particular interest in supporting neurodivergent individuals, working with men, trauma, anxiety and grief. I am passionate about creating inclusive, affirming spaces where clients feel seen and empowered. My approach is client-centered and strengths-based, guided by empathy, humour, and genuine connection.
(08) 6727 9972 View (08) 6727 9972
Kristi Lynch
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a psychologist with extensive experience across a range of settings. I am a therapist, researcher, lecturer and sit as professional member for VCAT. I provide a safe and supportive environment to explore and resolve challenging personal and relationship issues. I have a passion for working with couples, people looking to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger and grief. I want to help you achieve a better understanding of why you feel the way you do, why you think in a particular way, and to challenge and shift behaviour patterns which are holding you back from experiencing a more connected, fulfilled and meaningful life.
I am a psychologist with extensive experience across a range of settings. I am a therapist, researcher, lecturer and sit as professional member for VCAT. I provide a safe and supportive environment to explore and resolve challenging personal and relationship issues. I have a passion for working with couples, people looking to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, anger and grief. I want to help you achieve a better understanding of why you feel the way you do, why you think in a particular way, and to challenge and shift behaviour patterns which are holding you back from experiencing a more connected, fulfilled and meaningful life.
(03) 6146 1640 View (03) 6146 1640
Melissa Thomas
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
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 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.
0490 744 262 View 0490 744 262
Leah Wilson
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
The mind and body are inseparable systems. When one heals, the other follows. The mind and body are inseparable systems, constantly influencing how we think, feel, and act. When stress or uncertainty take hold, neural pathways narrow, and clarity fades. Through neuroscience-informed counselling and integrative coaching, I help you restore balance to your nervous system and strengthen the neural connections that support calm, confidence, and emotional intelligence. This is not simply about coping; it’s about rewiring the brain for long-term resilience.
The mind and body are inseparable systems. When one heals, the other follows. The mind and body are inseparable systems, constantly influencing how we think, feel, and act. When stress or uncertainty take hold, neural pathways narrow, and clarity fades. Through neuroscience-informed counselling and integrative coaching, I help you restore balance to your nervous system and strengthen the neural connections that support calm, confidence, and emotional intelligence. This is not simply about coping; it’s about rewiring the brain for long-term resilience.
(03) 7003 2690 View (03) 7003 2690
Julie Stevens
Psychotherapist, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Undertaking therapy is a very personal and meaningful journey—whether you're looking to heal trauma, face relationship struggles, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply. The growth that can come from this inner work often not only nurtures your own wellbeing but positively impacts those around you. It’s a genuine honour to walk alongside my clients as they navigate challenges, build more self understanding and unlock deeper inner resilience. My work aims to support gentle reconnection—with self and others—especially where early attachment experiences have shaped current ways of relating.
Undertaking therapy is a very personal and meaningful journey—whether you're looking to heal trauma, face relationship struggles, or simply wanting to understand yourself more deeply. The growth that can come from this inner work often not only nurtures your own wellbeing but positively impacts those around you. It’s a genuine honour to walk alongside my clients as they navigate challenges, build more self understanding and unlock deeper inner resilience. My work aims to support gentle reconnection—with self and others—especially where early attachment experiences have shaped current ways of relating.
(03) 7003 2846 View (03) 7003 2846
Sydney Ruiz
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Hi! I'm a psychotherapist dedicated to helping people to achieve lasting change and growth. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and supportive, providing a space for you to explore and experience whatever has been unmanageable alone. Whether you're feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, dealing with grief or loss, wanting to make positive changes, or discover your strengths, I will work collaboratively with you. I take an integrative approach, and care about every facet of your wellbeing. Nothing is irrelevant, and nothing is too silly or strange to express.
Hi! I'm a psychotherapist dedicated to helping people to achieve lasting change and growth. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and supportive, providing a space for you to explore and experience whatever has been unmanageable alone. Whether you're feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, dealing with grief or loss, wanting to make positive changes, or discover your strengths, I will work collaboratively with you. I take an integrative approach, and care about every facet of your wellbeing. Nothing is irrelevant, and nothing is too silly or strange to express.
(03) 9111 2662 View (03) 9111 2662