Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Footscray, VIC
Whether you're feeling anxious, numb, or disconnected, I work to reduce the fear of conflict and replace it with understanding and growth.
I reject one-size-fits-all methods and instead use a unique blend of evidence-based practice, creative, and trauma-focused care to address specific challenges like infidelity, sexual difficulties, communication breakdowns, build distress tolerance with partnership, parenting, and offer neuro affirming and culturally safe practice to couples
Whether you're feeling anxious, numb, or disconnected, I work to reduce the fear of conflict and replace it with understanding and growth.
I reject one-size-fits-all methods and instead use a unique blend of evidence-based practice, creative, and trauma-focused care to address specific challenges like infidelity, sexual difficulties, communication breakdowns, build distress tolerance with partnership, parenting, and offer neuro affirming and culturally safe practice to couples
I'm Sorcha, an Art Therapist and Counselor who works with adults, adolescents, children and families.
I use somatic, expressive and trauma-informed approaches to growth and healing.
I use both talk therapy as well as art therapy: using drawing, painting, ceramics, textiles poetry, creative writing, and other modalities to assist with emotional expression, the exploration of inner worlds and accessing flow states. My approach is client-centered, I shape treatments collaboratively with my clients. I believe in using the systematic and structural to understand distress trauma, and conflict.
I'm Sorcha, an Art Therapist and Counselor who works with adults, adolescents, children and families.
I use somatic, expressive and trauma-informed approaches to growth and healing.
I use both talk therapy as well as art therapy: using drawing, painting, ceramics, textiles poetry, creative writing, and other modalities to assist with emotional expression, the exploration of inner worlds and accessing flow states. My approach is client-centered, I shape treatments collaboratively with my clients. I believe in using the systematic and structural to understand distress trauma, and conflict.
In addition, stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict can obstruct our ability to experience life to its fullest potential.
I am a multi-ethnic American counsellor (Polish/African American) living in Melbourne. We can identify areas for improvement, set goals and take action steps toward living your best life. I collaborate with clients experiencing ADHD, bipolar, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, PTSD, sexual dysfunction, relationship issues and eating disorders.
In addition, stress, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and interpersonal conflict can obstruct our ability to experience life to its fullest potential.
I am a multi-ethnic American counsellor (Polish/African American) living in Melbourne. We can identify areas for improvement, set goals and take action steps toward living your best life. I collaborate with clients experiencing ADHD, bipolar, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, PTSD, sexual dysfunction, relationship issues and eating disorders.
Providing compassionate, relational support in times of grief, loss, and change.
I am a Gestalt psychotherapist, certified bereavement counsellor and social worker with a purpose to support people through life’s challenging moments/experiences and transitions. My practice is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and curiosity—meeting each person where they are, and walking alongside them as they navigate grief, trauma, and self-discovery. I provide a gentle, grounded, supportive space to foster awareness, growth, and resilience.
Providing compassionate, relational support in times of grief, loss, and change.
I am a Gestalt psychotherapist, certified bereavement counsellor and social worker with a purpose to support people through life’s challenging moments/experiences and transitions. My practice is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and curiosity—meeting each person where they are, and walking alongside them as they navigate grief, trauma, and self-discovery. I provide a gentle, grounded, supportive space to foster awareness, growth, and resilience.
I am experienced in providing assessment, treatment and parenting advice for a range of mental health issues of issues including anxiety, depression, challenging behaviours, social skills, sleep, trauma and school-based issues.
My professional qualifications include a PhD and a Masters in Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Melbourne. I am endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and am a full member of the Australian Psychologist Society (APS). Clients are eligible for Medicare rebates or NDIS funded claims.
I am experienced in providing assessment, treatment and parenting advice for a range of mental health issues of issues including anxiety, depression, challenging behaviours, social skills, sleep, trauma and school-based issues.
My professional qualifications include a PhD and a Masters in Clinical Child Psychology from the University of Melbourne. I am endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and am a full member of the Australian Psychologist Society (APS). Clients are eligible for Medicare rebates or NDIS funded claims.
She specialises in mental health support, offering guidance for issues like depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, life coaching, trauma, and stress management.
Embark on Zen's inspiring journey of overcoming educational challenges to achieving excellence in psychology, embodying resilience, compassion, and a commitment to uplifting others. Starting school at 15, Zen's determination led to success in counselling, fostering empowerment in community and advocacy with a unique blend of resilience and cultural empathy.
She specialises in mental health support, offering guidance for issues like depression, anxiety, grief, relationships, life coaching, trauma, and stress management.
Embark on Zen's inspiring journey of overcoming educational challenges to achieving excellence in psychology, embodying resilience, compassion, and a commitment to uplifting others. Starting school at 15, Zen's determination led to success in counselling, fostering empowerment in community and advocacy with a unique blend of resilience and cultural empathy.
She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, self-esteem, parenting and family issues, life transitions, and stress.
Kayla's approach is compassionate, curious, and practical. She draws on modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, schema therapy, mindfulness, parts work, and psychodynamic therapy. She has experience supporting clients and families navigating neurodiversity, trauma, and family or school challenges, working collaboratively to make daily life more manageable.
She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, self-esteem, parenting and family issues, life transitions, and stress.
Kayla's approach is compassionate, curious, and practical. She draws on modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, schema therapy, mindfulness, parts work, and psychodynamic therapy. She has experience supporting clients and families navigating neurodiversity, trauma, and family or school challenges, working collaboratively to make daily life more manageable.
I focus on addressing a range of challenges associated with depression, anxiety, relationship, identity exploration, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attachment and trauma, and navigating life transitions, and I'm dedicated to providing personalised and compassionate care tailored to each participant’s unique needs.
I am a psychologist from a Japanese immigrant background living and practicing on the unceded lands of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. Grounded in an intersectional, anti-colonial and liberation psychology approach, I provide culturally affirming, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care.
I focus on addressing a range of challenges associated with depression, anxiety, relationship, identity exploration, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, attachment and trauma, and navigating life transitions, and I'm dedicated to providing personalised and compassionate care tailored to each participant’s unique needs.
I am a psychologist from a Japanese immigrant background living and practicing on the unceded lands of Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people. Grounded in an intersectional, anti-colonial and liberation psychology approach, I provide culturally affirming, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care.
Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationship or daily life?
For couples, I use the Gottman approach, which focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening emotional connection. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to manage conflict, increase understanding, and nurture your relationship’s strengths.
Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationship or daily life?
For couples, I use the Gottman approach, which focuses on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening emotional connection. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to manage conflict, increase understanding, and nurture your relationship’s strengths.
I love supporting BIPOC, neurodivergent and LGBTIQA+ folks to navigate through a range of traumas and distress such as intergenerational, personal or community traumas. People are often curious about how their body might hold onto emotions, feelings, memories or experiences and how these manifest in everyday interactions both internally and externally which I support them to explore. Folks who are a great fit for me are attempting to bring healing and understanding to difficult moments in their life in a way that allows space for peace and calm in both the body and mind
I love supporting BIPOC, neurodivergent and LGBTIQA+ folks to navigate through a range of traumas and distress such as intergenerational, personal or community traumas. People are often curious about how their body might hold onto emotions, feelings, memories or experiences and how these manifest in everyday interactions both internally and externally which I support them to explore. Folks who are a great fit for me are attempting to bring healing and understanding to difficult moments in their life in a way that allows space for peace and calm in both the body and mind
Clients often come to me feeling stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelmed by past experiences.
I bring extensive experience across community services, schools, disability, and corporate settings. I’m also an experienced workshop facilitator and retreat host. My work supports people experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, and confidence challenges, integrating counselling with somatic techniques to support deeper and lasting change.
Clients often come to me feeling stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelmed by past experiences.
I bring extensive experience across community services, schools, disability, and corporate settings. I’m also an experienced workshop facilitator and retreat host. My work supports people experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, and confidence challenges, integrating counselling with somatic techniques to support deeper and lasting change.
Stephanie enjoys working with teenagers, adults, and older adults with presentations of anxiety, depression, perfectionism, ADHD, autism, and changed levels of ability.
Stephanie focuses on building a comfortable and inviting space using a person-centred, strengths-based approach to promote confidence and self-acceptance. She observes a trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice and can adapt the therapy approach to suit your needs and goals.
Stephanie enjoys working with teenagers, adults, and older adults with presentations of anxiety, depression, perfectionism, ADHD, autism, and changed levels of ability.
Stephanie focuses on building a comfortable and inviting space using a person-centred, strengths-based approach to promote confidence and self-acceptance. She observes a trauma-informed and culturally responsive practice and can adapt the therapy approach to suit your needs and goals.
Daniel is a sexologist and psychotherapist who enjoys working empathically and collaboratively with individuals and partnerships of all cultural, gender, and sexual identities to provide support for their sexological needs. He specialises in working with sexological presentations around male sexual health, sexual and gender identity, intimacy, pleasure, desire discrepancy, kink and fetish-related behaviours, sexual functioning and relational challenges. Taking a non-judgmental and holistic approach, he assists his clients by providing tools to access their potential in overcoming the difficulties faced in their lives.
Daniel is a sexologist and psychotherapist who enjoys working empathically and collaboratively with individuals and partnerships of all cultural, gender, and sexual identities to provide support for their sexological needs. He specialises in working with sexological presentations around male sexual health, sexual and gender identity, intimacy, pleasure, desire discrepancy, kink and fetish-related behaviours, sexual functioning and relational challenges. Taking a non-judgmental and holistic approach, he assists his clients by providing tools to access their potential in overcoming the difficulties faced in their lives.
Joyce uses approaches such as EMDR, CBT, ACT, and positive behaviour support to help clients process trauma, manage anxiety, and build skills to navigate daily life with more ease and self-compassion.
Joyce is a Clinical Psychologist with a strong commitment to neuro-affirming, trauma-informed care. She works with adults and adolescents who may feel overwhelmed by past experiences, sensory overload, or difficulties regulating emotions. Many of her clients identify as neurodivergent or have experienced complex trauma. She aims to create a safe, compassionate space where you can feel understood and empowered.
Joyce uses approaches such as EMDR, CBT, ACT, and positive behaviour support to help clients process trauma, manage anxiety, and build skills to navigate daily life with more ease and self-compassion.
Joyce is a Clinical Psychologist with a strong commitment to neuro-affirming, trauma-informed care. She works with adults and adolescents who may feel overwhelmed by past experiences, sensory overload, or difficulties regulating emotions. Many of her clients identify as neurodivergent or have experienced complex trauma. She aims to create a safe, compassionate space where you can feel understood and empowered.
Manisha (they/she) is a queer, neurodivergent, Sri Lankan-Fijian Indian non-binary woman, born and raised in Aotearoa, New Zealand. A person-centred narrative therapist, EMDR practitioner, and resource therapist (parts work), Manisha brings a deep commitment to anti-colonial care. Raised in a bicultural haven, they carry the belief that what's good for Māori is good for all, an ethos woven into both life and practice. Therapy with Manisha is grounded in collective thriving, cultural safety, and the gentle yet powerful art of storytelling.
Manisha (they/she) is a queer, neurodivergent, Sri Lankan-Fijian Indian non-binary woman, born and raised in Aotearoa, New Zealand. A person-centred narrative therapist, EMDR practitioner, and resource therapist (parts work), Manisha brings a deep commitment to anti-colonial care. Raised in a bicultural haven, they carry the belief that what's good for Māori is good for all, an ethos woven into both life and practice. Therapy with Manisha is grounded in collective thriving, cultural safety, and the gentle yet powerful art of storytelling.
I am a creative and collaborative clinician with a practice wisdom that has developed over twenty-five years in clinical and public health roles working with individuals, kids and teens, couples and groups, ranging across Alcohol & Other Drug, Oncology Hospital Social Work, Hospital Mental Health and Juvenile Justice sectors as well as in private practice.
I am a creative and collaborative clinician with a practice wisdom that has developed over twenty-five years in clinical and public health roles working with individuals, kids and teens, couples and groups, ranging across Alcohol & Other Drug, Oncology Hospital Social Work, Hospital Mental Health and Juvenile Justice sectors as well as in private practice.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by complex trauma or navigating life as a neurodivergent adult? Many of my clients seek targeted support for emotional dysregulation, attachment struggles, or the weight of unmanaged trauma. They require a therapeutic space that is not only evidence-based but neuro-affirming, culturally responsive, and practical. They want clear steps and a clinician who explains the "why" behind every intervention. We help by prioritizing stabilization, moving at a pace that ensures psychological safety while building usable strategies for daily life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by complex trauma or navigating life as a neurodivergent adult? Many of my clients seek targeted support for emotional dysregulation, attachment struggles, or the weight of unmanaged trauma. They require a therapeutic space that is not only evidence-based but neuro-affirming, culturally responsive, and practical. They want clear steps and a clinician who explains the "why" behind every intervention. We help by prioritizing stabilization, moving at a pace that ensures psychological safety while building usable strategies for daily life.
I have an interest in cognitive psychology (memory, perception, language) and affective neuroscience (emotions, social behaviours, psychosomatics) for helping with anxiety/ panic attacks, depression/grief, trauma/stress and relationship management, and issues related to ADHD (executive functioning, rejection sensitivity, etc.).
Hello! Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Inspired by the Filipino gesture of "akbay," my approach is one of warmth, trust, and understanding, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I recognise and respect your unique experiences, so that you can be in therapy as you are. I practice with safety and inclusivity for all individuals.
I primarily draw on attachment-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural perspectives and use a holistic approach to therapy that incorporates thoughts, feelings, body/sensations, and behaviours towards positive outcomes.
I have an interest in cognitive psychology (memory, perception, language) and affective neuroscience (emotions, social behaviours, psychosomatics) for helping with anxiety/ panic attacks, depression/grief, trauma/stress and relationship management, and issues related to ADHD (executive functioning, rejection sensitivity, etc.).
Hello! Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Inspired by the Filipino gesture of "akbay," my approach is one of warmth, trust, and understanding, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I recognise and respect your unique experiences, so that you can be in therapy as you are. I practice with safety and inclusivity for all individuals.
I primarily draw on attachment-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural perspectives and use a holistic approach to therapy that incorporates thoughts, feelings, body/sensations, and behaviours towards positive outcomes.
Her clinical expertise include depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, personality disorders, anger management, stress management, forensic mental health issues, grief, and difficulties with emotional regulation.
Dr Stephanie Fernandez adopts a client-cantered, non-judgmental approach, placing clients unique needs and goals at the forefront of therapy. She draws on a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, and schema-informed therapy. By tailoring her approach to suit clients’ individual circumstances, she ensures that they receive personalised and effective care.
Her clinical expertise include depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, personality disorders, anger management, stress management, forensic mental health issues, grief, and difficulties with emotional regulation.
Dr Stephanie Fernandez adopts a client-cantered, non-judgmental approach, placing clients unique needs and goals at the forefront of therapy. She draws on a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, and schema-informed therapy. By tailoring her approach to suit clients’ individual circumstances, she ensures that they receive personalised and effective care.
Whether they have years of experience or are new to this particular area, I understand that family violence risks can raise anxiety in any clinician, and it always helps to have a second opinion.
I am providing consultation and supervision for professionals who work in private practice, who are looking for support or advice in responding to family violence in their role. I am a Social Worker with over 11 years of experience in supporting a variety of needs in community, hospital and public mental health services, as well as within specialist family violence services.
Whether you are an experienced professional or a graduate, secondary consultation can help you navigate best practice and understand referral pathways. I can help maintain ethical and professional accountability to your client and your practice.
Whether they have years of experience or are new to this particular area, I understand that family violence risks can raise anxiety in any clinician, and it always helps to have a second opinion.
I am providing consultation and supervision for professionals who work in private practice, who are looking for support or advice in responding to family violence in their role. I am a Social Worker with over 11 years of experience in supporting a variety of needs in community, hospital and public mental health services, as well as within specialist family violence services.
Whether you are an experienced professional or a graduate, secondary consultation can help you navigate best practice and understand referral pathways. I can help maintain ethical and professional accountability to your client and your practice.
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