Depression Psychologists and Therapists in Flemington, VIC

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Casey Anderson
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
As an experienced therapist, Casey has worked in a range of diverse settings with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Through this experience, Casey has developed a deep understanding of what it means to be human, forming her view that we are unique and complex beings with a desire for connection with self and others, even if this feels difficult.
This way of working can be particularly helpful to work through unresolved feelings from the past and locate the hidden cause of symptoms; bringing relief from depression, anxiety, somatic disorders, and repetitive relationship issues.
As an experienced therapist, Casey has worked in a range of diverse settings with children, adolescents, adults, and couples. Through this experience, Casey has developed a deep understanding of what it means to be human, forming her view that we are unique and complex beings with a desire for connection with self and others, even if this feels difficult.
(03) 7003 2898 View (03) 7003 2898
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Hoor Elbakry
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
If you’re ready for real change (not just talk), this is a focused, results-driven service. I provide evidence-based psychological care to address childhood trauma, PTSD, relationship stress and anxiety. I also offer adult ADHD and Autism assessments. My approach to therapy is structured, practical, and tailored to you, helping you understand patterns, regain control, and make meaningful progress.
If you’re ready for real change (not just talk), this is a focused, results-driven service. I provide evidence-based psychological care to address childhood trauma, PTSD, relationship stress and anxiety. I also offer adult ADHD and Autism assessments. My approach to therapy is structured, practical, and tailored to you, helping you understand patterns, regain control, and make meaningful progress.
(03) 7076 3333 View (03) 7076 3333
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Jane Dodding
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I have extensive experience working with adults who are often struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and/or interpersonal relationships.
Essentially people only see me when things aren’t working. I like to work from a practical perspective, providing ideas and strategies to do things differently and we review the outcome. We continue to explore additional techniques to equip you with many tools. I tailor treatment to your needs and wants and often use CBT, ACT, and interpersonal therapy.
I have extensive experience working with adults who are often struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, and/or interpersonal relationships.
Essentially people only see me when things aren’t working. I like to work from a practical perspective, providing ideas and strategies to do things differently and we review the outcome. We continue to explore additional techniques to equip you with many tools. I tailor treatment to your needs and wants and often use CBT, ACT, and interpersonal therapy.
(08) 7008 7171 View (08) 7008 7171
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Isabella McLeod
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a clinical psychologist who supports adults and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, and the ongoing effects of past trauma, as well as those who come to therapy seeking greater meaning, clarity, and balance in their lives. I have a particular interest in working with parents during the perinatal period. Becoming a parent can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming, isolating, and unexpected. I enjoy supporting parents to adjust, develop confidence in themselves, and build a stronger connection with their baby.
I am a clinical psychologist who supports adults and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, and the ongoing effects of past trauma, as well as those who come to therapy seeking greater meaning, clarity, and balance in their lives. I have a particular interest in working with parents during the perinatal period. Becoming a parent can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming, isolating, and unexpected. I enjoy supporting parents to adjust, develop confidence in themselves, and build a stronger connection with their baby.
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Vida Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, whether it’s in their relationships, work, or within themselves. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or a life transition that feels especially heavy right now. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. In therapy, we’ll work together to build on your strengths and develop practical, meaningful strategies to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, whether it’s in their relationships, work, or within themselves. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or a life transition that feels especially heavy right now. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. In therapy, we’ll work together to build on your strengths and develop practical, meaningful strategies to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
(03) 9328 3636 View (03) 9328 3636
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Bright Psych
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
(03) 9068 6415 View (03) 9068 6415
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Dr Peter Eide
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Dr Peter Eide has extensive experience in psychological treatment mainly with adolescent and adult men that have depression, anxiety and addiction, though he also works with women.
Peter has completed a PhD in psychology at the Brain Sciences Institute (Swinburne University of Technology) exploring cognitive processes, personality profile and brain imaging in patients with depression. He also completed his undergraduate degree at the same university with Bachelor of Applied Science co-majoring in Psychology and Psychophysiology.
Dr Peter Eide has extensive experience in psychological treatment mainly with adolescent and adult men that have depression, anxiety and addiction, though he also works with women.
Peter has completed a PhD in psychology at the Brain Sciences Institute (Swinburne University of Technology) exploring cognitive processes, personality profile and brain imaging in patients with depression. He also completed his undergraduate degree at the same university with Bachelor of Applied Science co-majoring in Psychology and Psychophysiology.
(03) 9118 9026 View (03) 9118 9026
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Balanced Mind Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Online Only
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese 普通话) counsellor specialise in helping adults and adolescent clients that experience depression, anxiety, grief and loss, culture differences, and relationship difficulties.
I'm passionate about using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focussed brief therapy (SFBT), behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy (IPT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and person-centred therapy to help my clients achieve positive outcomes and reach their goals.
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese 普通话) counsellor specialise in helping adults and adolescent clients that experience depression, anxiety, grief and loss, culture differences, and relationship difficulties.
I'm passionate about using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), solution-focussed brief therapy (SFBT), behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy (IPT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and person-centred therapy to help my clients achieve positive outcomes and reach their goals.
(03) 7003 2928 View (03) 7003 2928
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Pucinischi Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Christopher is a registered psychologist with experience working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties and workplace/academic stress and burn out.
Christopher has experience working with people presenting with both short-term and long-term concerns. He is also skilled in providing various forms of treatment such as strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, developing coping skills and improved distress tolerance, practical skills, and emotional processing work to target deeper issues.
Christopher is a registered psychologist with experience working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties and workplace/academic stress and burn out.
Christopher has experience working with people presenting with both short-term and long-term concerns. He is also skilled in providing various forms of treatment such as strategies to challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, developing coping skills and improved distress tolerance, practical skills, and emotional processing work to target deeper issues.
(03) 7003 2345 View (03) 7003 2345
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Mark Horsman
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
We walk around anxious and depressed, with critical thoughts of ourselves and others, and often live a reality that is separate from our own personal wishes and desires.
I work with clients across all developmental stages of their life who experience a range of psychological and emotional difficulties, stress, trauma, and relationship challenges. I have trained in a range of psychotherapy approaches and work collaboratively with clients to develop meaningful insights into themselves and their experiences.
We walk around anxious and depressed, with critical thoughts of ourselves and others, and often live a reality that is separate from our own personal wishes and desires.
I work with clients across all developmental stages of their life who experience a range of psychological and emotional difficulties, stress, trauma, and relationship challenges. I have trained in a range of psychotherapy approaches and work collaboratively with clients to develop meaningful insights into themselves and their experiences.
(03) 7003 2065 View (03) 7003 2065
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Carl Castle
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Carl is an experienced clinical psychologist also trained in the area of human bioscience. Carl uses a holistic approach to comprehensively understand and address the many factors which can undermine mental health, and has particular interest in the mind-body connection and treatment of related disorders. Carl’s experience is broad and informed by work across the lifespan, including specialized work in the area of war and refugee trauma.
Carl is an experienced clinical psychologist also trained in the area of human bioscience. Carl uses a holistic approach to comprehensively understand and address the many factors which can undermine mental health, and has particular interest in the mind-body connection and treatment of related disorders. Carl’s experience is broad and informed by work across the lifespan, including specialized work in the area of war and refugee trauma.
(03) 7003 2968 View (03) 7003 2968
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Alison O'Connor
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
At Collaborative Minds Psychology my goal is simple; to create a warm and welcoming environment where I work collaboratively with clients to identify solutions and strategies that best fit their psychological needs.
At Collaborative Minds Psychology my goal is simple; to create a warm and welcoming environment where I work collaboratively with clients to identify solutions and strategies that best fit their psychological needs.
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Luke Bamford
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I have experience working with issues like depression, anxiety, stress, anger, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, interpersonal/relationship issues, chronic pain/illness and neurodiverse people (ADHD/ASD).
Every person brings something new to therapy, so I like to work collaboratively and tailor my approach to your personal needs and life experiences. I enjoy promoting your strengths to overcome challenges and begin building insight while also focusing on practical coping strategies.
I have experience working with issues like depression, anxiety, stress, anger, PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, domestic violence, interpersonal/relationship issues, chronic pain/illness and neurodiverse people (ADHD/ASD).
Every person brings something new to therapy, so I like to work collaboratively and tailor my approach to your personal needs and life experiences. I enjoy promoting your strengths to overcome challenges and begin building insight while also focusing on practical coping strategies.
(03) 7003 2227 View (03) 7003 2227
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Counselling and Somatics with Isy Stoner
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Isy supports client's in feeling more connected, safe and inspired. In therapy Isy will hold space for you, and accompany you to navigate finding more ease and contentment in the face of challenges, change and conflict. Isy aims to equip clients with embodied skills for wellbeing and resilience. Isy holds the intention that over time, client's might feel less need for regular individual therapy, and instead hopes to help them access a diverse network of support in their lives.
Isy supports client's in feeling more connected, safe and inspired. In therapy Isy will hold space for you, and accompany you to navigate finding more ease and contentment in the face of challenges, change and conflict. Isy aims to equip clients with embodied skills for wellbeing and resilience. Isy holds the intention that over time, client's might feel less need for regular individual therapy, and instead hopes to help them access a diverse network of support in their lives.
0433 532 932 View 0433 532 932
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Emily Barber
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I support young people facing challenges like anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, substance use, stress, self-harm, low self-esteem, school refusal, and relationship issues with family, friends, or partners.
Hey, I’m Emily! I’m a registered psychologist with a warm, person-centred approach, and I provide both face-to-face and online therapy for teens and young adults, typically between the ages of 13 and 30. I’ve created a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely. I draw on evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and narrative therapy to support you in making sense of life’s challenges.
I support young people facing challenges like anxiety, depression, OCD, panic, substance use, stress, self-harm, low self-esteem, school refusal, and relationship issues with family, friends, or partners.
Hey, I’m Emily! I’m a registered psychologist with a warm, person-centred approach, and I provide both face-to-face and online therapy for teens and young adults, typically between the ages of 13 and 30. I’ve created a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely. I draw on evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, and narrative therapy to support you in making sense of life’s challenges.
0420 558 547 View 0420 558 547
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Claire Baxter North Melbourne
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
She works with people experiencing changed circumstance, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, dissociation and personality disorders and mood disorders, as well as people experiencing gender dysphoria.
Claire is a Practicing Analyst at the Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis, which means that she is involved in ongoing training and research in psychoanalysis in the Lacanian field. Psychoanalytic practice acknowledges the influence of the unconscious mind on thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Claire offers psychoanalysis as well as psychology.
She works with people experiencing changed circumstance, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, dissociation and personality disorders and mood disorders, as well as people experiencing gender dysphoria.
Claire is a Practicing Analyst at the Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis, which means that she is involved in ongoing training and research in psychoanalysis in the Lacanian field. Psychoanalytic practice acknowledges the influence of the unconscious mind on thoughts, feelings and behaviors. Claire offers psychoanalysis as well as psychology.
(03) 7003 2265 View (03) 7003 2265
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Jenni Boon
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I aim to provide a warm and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for my clients that allows them to explore their problems, clarify their core values and beliefs and establish clear therapeutic goals in order to work towards achieving lasting positive change in their lives.
I aim to provide a warm and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for my clients that allows them to explore their problems, clarify their core values and beliefs and establish clear therapeutic goals in order to work towards achieving lasting positive change in their lives.
0427 237 051 View 0427 237 051
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Brittaney Evans
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety. She values client input and feedback, understanding that therapy approaches should be tailored to each person's unique experiences and needs. By working collaboratively with clients, Brittaney aims to support individuals in achieving positive life changes and improving their mental health outcomes.
Brittaney has a keen interest in adolescent (13 and older) and adult psychology, with a special focus on social-emotional development, autism, ADHD, trauma, learning differences, and anxiety. She values client input and feedback, understanding that therapy approaches should be tailored to each person's unique experiences and needs. By working collaboratively with clients, Brittaney aims to support individuals in achieving positive life changes and improving their mental health outcomes.
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Mona Taouk
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I have experience in working with trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues with young adults and older adults and am able to provide sessions in Arabic.
I have worked with a variety of presenting problems and a diverse range of clients across public and private mental health settings. I tailor my therapeutic approach to clients’ needs and draw from various evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused therapies. I bring warmth and acceptance to the therapy room and focus on building a safe and transparent relationship with my clients through which change can occur.
I have experience in working with trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health issues with young adults and older adults and am able to provide sessions in Arabic.
I have worked with a variety of presenting problems and a diverse range of clients across public and private mental health settings. I tailor my therapeutic approach to clients’ needs and draw from various evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused therapies. I bring warmth and acceptance to the therapy room and focus on building a safe and transparent relationship with my clients through which change can occur.
(03) 7003 2739 View (03) 7003 2739
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Aneira Connell
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with adults, adolescents, and children seeking support for a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD), grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality diagnoses, relationship or family challenges.
My therapeutic style is strengths and evidence-based and guided by psychodynamic principles to foster meaningful insight and self-awareness. I have worked across private and public health settings for a number of years and have an in-depth understanding of the complexity of systems.
I work with adults, adolescents, and children seeking support for a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD), grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality diagnoses, relationship or family challenges.
My therapeutic style is strengths and evidence-based and guided by psychodynamic principles to foster meaningful insight and self-awareness. I have worked across private and public health settings for a number of years and have an in-depth understanding of the complexity of systems.
0448 751 022 View 0448 751 022
Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.

What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.

What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.

Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.

How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.