Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Footscray, VIC

Tigist Kebede
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Tigist (She/Her) is an Ethiopian woman who was born in Sudan and came to Australia as a child under the humanitarian program. She trained as a Counselor and has experience working in the public and private sector, including advisory roles in various levels of government. Tigist has strong grassroots connections with diverse communities, with expertise in workforce development and consulting. In 2018 “Pola Psychology,” was founded by Nasalifya Namwinga, Tigist Kebede joined in 2019 and together they established Pola Practice Pty Ltd in 2021.
Tigist (She/Her) is an Ethiopian woman who was born in Sudan and came to Australia as a child under the humanitarian program. She trained as a Counselor and has experience working in the public and private sector, including advisory roles in various levels of government. Tigist has strong grassroots connections with diverse communities, with expertise in workforce development and consulting. In 2018 “Pola Psychology,” was founded by Nasalifya Namwinga, Tigist Kebede joined in 2019 and together they established Pola Practice Pty Ltd in 2021.
(03) 9001 5665 View (03) 9001 5665
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
Eva Truong
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
I work with children (5+ years), adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, workplace bullying, relationship difficulties, behavioural concerns, dementia-related challenges, career transitions, and family conflict.
Supporting individuals through life transitions, mental health challenges, and ageing-related concerns, including dementia. With a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and specialised training in mental health and ageing, I offer a person-centred, strength-based approach. My qualifications are MCP, GradCertAMHS, BA(Psych), GDipPsychSc, eOCCC, a CertDCL.
I work with children (5+ years), adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, workplace bullying, relationship difficulties, behavioural concerns, dementia-related challenges, career transitions, and family conflict.
Supporting individuals through life transitions, mental health challenges, and ageing-related concerns, including dementia. With a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and specialised training in mental health and ageing, I offer a person-centred, strength-based approach. My qualifications are MCP, GradCertAMHS, BA(Psych), GDipPsychSc, eOCCC, a CertDCL.
(03) 7302 2563 View (03) 7302 2563
Jess Bernardi
Psychologist, PsychD, MACPA
Serves Area
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and registered supervisor with experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I tailor my clinical skills to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they benefit as much as possible from the therapeutic experience and achieve richer, fuller and more meaningful lives.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and registered supervisor with experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I tailor my clinical skills to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they benefit as much as possible from the therapeutic experience and achieve richer, fuller and more meaningful lives.
(03) 9034 8481 View (03) 9034 8481
Nikki Black
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or any other personal issues.
My own personal experiences, combined with a warm, non-judgmental approach, create a safe space where you can share your thoughts and feelings freely. I believe in the importance of working with the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. As a qualified Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, and Sound therapy practitioner, I incorporate holistic techniques to support you.
I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or any other personal issues.
My own personal experiences, combined with a warm, non-judgmental approach, create a safe space where you can share your thoughts and feelings freely. I believe in the importance of working with the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. As a qualified Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, and Sound therapy practitioner, I incorporate holistic techniques to support you.
0461 467 981 View 0461 467 981
Chrissie's Creative Therapies
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Serves Area
I work with children and adults of all ages, to develop self-regulation techniques, process trauma, connect with the deeper, hidden parts of self, explore lifes challenges from different perspectives, and to create gentle shifts in ways of thinking, feeling and being. We start individual or group arts therapy sessions, with a short guided meditation or self-regulation practices to settle into the space and bring your self into that present moment, as a way of creating space for our somatic, arts therapy session.
I work with children and adults of all ages, to develop self-regulation techniques, process trauma, connect with the deeper, hidden parts of self, explore lifes challenges from different perspectives, and to create gentle shifts in ways of thinking, feeling and being. We start individual or group arts therapy sessions, with a short guided meditation or self-regulation practices to settle into the space and bring your self into that present moment, as a way of creating space for our somatic, arts therapy session.
(03) 9007 2072 View (03) 9007 2072
Jess Mackenzie
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
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.
(03) 8372 0590 View (03) 8372 0590
Monique Toohey
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for nearly 3 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values-oriented, because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working to enhance social, emotional and relationship wellbeing with people from an array of cultural and religious backgrounds.
I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for nearly 3 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values-oriented, because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working to enhance social, emotional and relationship wellbeing with people from an array of cultural and religious backgrounds.
(03) 9034 6163 View (03) 9034 6163
Dr Veronica Coady
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Park Bench Psychology offers a range of developmentally appropriate and evidence-based intervention and assessment services for children (aged 4 -11), young people (aged 12-25), and Adults (25 and above).
Park Bench Psychology offers a range of developmentally appropriate and evidence-based intervention and assessment services for children (aged 4 -11), young people (aged 12-25), and Adults (25 and above).
(03) 7302 8168 View (03) 7302 8168
Maree Nekich
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
As a Clinical Psychologist with additional specialist training in Family Therapy Maree has undergone extensive training to help her understand, prevent and relieve distress. She has over 15yrs experience in the private & public mental health care industry where she has provided individual, couple and family therapy to clients aged 6–80yrs. Her approach respects that the needs of each client will be unique and can't be simplified by a generic diagnosis or treated in a generic way. Therefore, every client will be afforded the opportunity to be listened to deeply at their own pace and following an assessment offered tailored treatment.
As a Clinical Psychologist with additional specialist training in Family Therapy Maree has undergone extensive training to help her understand, prevent and relieve distress. She has over 15yrs experience in the private & public mental health care industry where she has provided individual, couple and family therapy to clients aged 6–80yrs. Her approach respects that the needs of each client will be unique and can't be simplified by a generic diagnosis or treated in a generic way. Therefore, every client will be afforded the opportunity to be listened to deeply at their own pace and following an assessment offered tailored treatment.
(03) 9111 2650 View (03) 9111 2650
Simon Vincenzi
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
He has a wide range of experience working with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, sleep problems, bipolar affective disorder, and anger management.
Simon takes a person-centred and non-judgemental approach to therapy, while using only evidence-based treatment. As a clinical psychologist, he specialises in tailoring therapy to clients’ individual treatment needs. He is trained in using Schema Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and CBT.
He has a wide range of experience working with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, sleep problems, bipolar affective disorder, and anger management.
Simon takes a person-centred and non-judgemental approach to therapy, while using only evidence-based treatment. As a clinical psychologist, he specialises in tailoring therapy to clients’ individual treatment needs. He is trained in using Schema Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and CBT.
(03) 7003 2462 View (03) 7003 2462
Kyo Chung
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges. My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support. I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges. My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support. I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
(03) 9068 5740 View (03) 9068 5740
Natalie O'Connor
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Natalie is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with areas of interest including depression, anxiety, and single-incident and complex PTSD.
The treatment frameworks Natalie uses draw from Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Schema-based therapies, as well as utilising mindfulness-based strategies to support therapeutic interventions and manage nervous system dysregulation.
Natalie is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with areas of interest including depression, anxiety, and single-incident and complex PTSD.
The treatment frameworks Natalie uses draw from Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and Schema-based therapies, as well as utilising mindfulness-based strategies to support therapeutic interventions and manage nervous system dysregulation.
0490 685 551 View 0490 685 551
Vanessa Del Valle from Wellness & Co.
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
6 Endorsed
Serves Area
Her approach addresses issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
Her approach addresses issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
(03) 7003 2935 View (03) 7003 2935
Anne Tiakanas
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe that successful outcomes in therapy can be achieved when there is trust between the client and the therapist. The counselling relationship is therefore crucial to any progress made. I am also an AHPRA board approved supervisor and offer supervision to Psychologists and psychology students.
I believe that successful outcomes in therapy can be achieved when there is trust between the client and the therapist. The counselling relationship is therefore crucial to any progress made. I am also an AHPRA board approved supervisor and offer supervision to Psychologists and psychology students.
(03) 8338 4203 View (03) 8338 4203
Arthur De Jesus
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(03) 7003 2144 View (03) 7003 2144
Attachment Matters
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
You and your partner seek deeper emotional connection and understanding. You love each other but struggle with communication, leading to frequent misunderstandings and feelings of disconnection. You desire to break negative patterns and build a more secure, loving bond. You want to uncover and express your true emotions, heal past wounds, and strengthen your relationship. Your goal is to move from conflict to closeness, fostering a partnership where you both feel valued, heard, and deeply connected.
You and your partner seek deeper emotional connection and understanding. You love each other but struggle with communication, leading to frequent misunderstandings and feelings of disconnection. You desire to break negative patterns and build a more secure, loving bond. You want to uncover and express your true emotions, heal past wounds, and strengthen your relationship. Your goal is to move from conflict to closeness, fostering a partnership where you both feel valued, heard, and deeply connected.
(03) 7003 2566 View (03) 7003 2566
Patrick McIvor
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
I'm a counsellor specialising in trauma, loss, and change, based in Melbourne and available online, Australia-wide. I work with adults during challenging times, offering a supportive space to regain stability, strengthen day to day functioning, and rebuild a sense of direction and identity.
I'm a counsellor specialising in trauma, loss, and change, based in Melbourne and available online, Australia-wide. I work with adults during challenging times, offering a supportive space to regain stability, strengthen day to day functioning, and rebuild a sense of direction and identity.
(03) 7003 2550 View (03) 7003 2550
Hannah Bruce
Counsellor, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
We discuss the symptoms of the trauma, talk about why the symptoms are occurring and discuss tools to work through them, whether that's panic attacks, social anxiety, fear of abandonment, trust issues or more severe symptoms like flashbacks, or nightmares.
Hannah is a trauma counsellor who works primarily with adults who have experienced childhood trauma, complex trauma, addiction, abuse or other forms of victimisation. She also supports people navigating the impact of the National Redress Scheme and other victim support processes. Her approach is warm, practical and trauma-informed, drawing on EFT, somatic counselling, motivational interviewing and the Blue Knot Foundation’s guidelines for complex trauma.
We discuss the symptoms of the trauma, talk about why the symptoms are occurring and discuss tools to work through them, whether that's panic attacks, social anxiety, fear of abandonment, trust issues or more severe symptoms like flashbacks, or nightmares.
Hannah is a trauma counsellor who works primarily with adults who have experienced childhood trauma, complex trauma, addiction, abuse or other forms of victimisation. She also supports people navigating the impact of the National Redress Scheme and other victim support processes. Her approach is warm, practical and trauma-informed, drawing on EFT, somatic counselling, motivational interviewing and the Blue Knot Foundation’s guidelines for complex trauma.
(03) 8203 5751 View (03) 8203 5751
Minh Nguyen
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Aside from the common depression and anxiety, I also work with adjustment difficulty, culture shock, family conflict and grief.
As a young immmigrant, I understand how it feels like to live between two worlds. The struggle of fitting in with Australian culture while maintaining traditional values, the question of listening to your parents or following your heart, the generational trauma that never got addressed until it passed on. We feel like outsiders, never truly belong anywhere.
Aside from the common depression and anxiety, I also work with adjustment difficulty, culture shock, family conflict and grief.
As a young immmigrant, I understand how it feels like to live between two worlds. The struggle of fitting in with Australian culture while maintaining traditional values, the question of listening to your parents or following your heart, the generational trauma that never got addressed until it passed on. We feel like outsiders, never truly belong anywhere.
(03) 8771 4874 View (03) 8771 4874

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