Depression Psychologists and Therapists in Footscray, VIC
Garth can assist clients with mood disorders, challenging emotions, depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, changing stages in life, recovering from injuries, trauma, and managing chronic pain.
Garth can help with managing mood and emotions, help cope with and manage pain, help change habits and get more control, help provide support during difficult times, and can help with improving relationships and how to communicate more effectively. To do this he provides CBT, ACT, psychoeducation, couples and interpersonal therapy, hypnotherapy, and PRT.
Garth can assist clients with mood disorders, challenging emotions, depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, addictions, changing stages in life, recovering from injuries, trauma, and managing chronic pain.
Garth can help with managing mood and emotions, help cope with and manage pain, help change habits and get more control, help provide support during difficult times, and can help with improving relationships and how to communicate more effectively. To do this he provides CBT, ACT, psychoeducation, couples and interpersonal therapy, hypnotherapy, and PRT.
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
I have over thirty years of counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns.
I am empathic, supportive, client centred and empowering. I will work with you on your concerns, possibilities and finding effective ways forward. I provide the support and assistance you need to move forward and be the best you. I offer a flexible service and can also support you with phone or skype sessions and provide a complimentary phone discussion.
I have over thirty years of counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns.
I am empathic, supportive, client centred and empowering. I will work with you on your concerns, possibilities and finding effective ways forward. I provide the support and assistance you need to move forward and be the best you. I offer a flexible service and can also support you with phone or skype sessions and provide a complimentary phone discussion.
I work with a wide variety of issues. I am patient and empathic. I appreciate that change can occur quickly or slowly. I work in various locations around the city and western suburbs. I have over twenty years experience as a professional counsellor. I have obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology/ Anthropology), a Graduate Diploma in Loss and Grief Counselling, a Diploma of Learning Solutions in Counselling, a Master of Social Work (Qualifying), a Graduate Certificate in Disability and Inclusion and a Master of Mental Health. I am passionate about growth, change and healing.
I work with a wide variety of issues. I am patient and empathic. I appreciate that change can occur quickly or slowly. I work in various locations around the city and western suburbs. I have over twenty years experience as a professional counsellor. I have obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology/ Anthropology), a Graduate Diploma in Loss and Grief Counselling, a Diploma of Learning Solutions in Counselling, a Master of Social Work (Qualifying), a Graduate Certificate in Disability and Inclusion and a Master of Mental Health. I am passionate about growth, change and healing.
I have worked with people who have experienced significant trauma and emotional distress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation and life transitions.
I have been trained in Cognitive behaviour Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I have worked with people who have experienced significant trauma and emotional distress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation and life transitions.
I have been trained in Cognitive behaviour Therapy, Dialectic Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mindfulness and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
She works with people whose lives have been affected by childhood & adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family violence, and the impact of identity, family, ethnic and cultural issues on mental health.
Christina has studied meditation & mindfulness-based therapies, self-compassion therapy and non-violent communication. She has worked at the Centre Against Sexual Assault, Women’s Social Support Services (RWH), Pregnancy Advisory Services, the Foundation for Torture and Trauma and as a fertility counsellor with individuals and couples.
She works with people whose lives have been affected by childhood & adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family violence, and the impact of identity, family, ethnic and cultural issues on mental health.
Christina has studied meditation & mindfulness-based therapies, self-compassion therapy and non-violent communication. She has worked at the Centre Against Sexual Assault, Women’s Social Support Services (RWH), Pregnancy Advisory Services, the Foundation for Torture and Trauma and as a fertility counsellor with individuals and couples.
My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, complex trauma, stress-related concerns, life transitions, and intimacy/relational issues.
I support clients through a wide range of mental health challenges, from anxiety and mood disorders to the more intricate issues of complex trauma and relationship dynamics. My interest with psychology comes from a natural curiosity about human behavior, that transcends into a genuine passion for helping individuals connect with their sense of aliveness and vitality. I’m an explorer of the human condition, and this is reflected in my therapy sessions as I delve into the stories, behaviours and motivations of the incredible individuals who sit across from me.
My areas of interest include anxiety, depression, complex trauma, stress-related concerns, life transitions, and intimacy/relational issues.
I support clients through a wide range of mental health challenges, from anxiety and mood disorders to the more intricate issues of complex trauma and relationship dynamics. My interest with psychology comes from a natural curiosity about human behavior, that transcends into a genuine passion for helping individuals connect with their sense of aliveness and vitality. I’m an explorer of the human condition, and this is reflected in my therapy sessions as I delve into the stories, behaviours and motivations of the incredible individuals who sit across from me.
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.
I have experienced with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, adjustment problems and relationship concerns.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
I have experienced with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, adjustment problems and relationship concerns.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
She specialises in helping individuals navigate emotional, mental, and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions, etc.
With extensive experience in public mental health, schools, hospitals, counselling centers, private practice, EAP services, psycho-oncology, palliative care, and hospice care, Phuong brings deep expertise to even the most complex situations. This diverse background ensures each client receives personalized and effective care.
She specialises in helping individuals navigate emotional, mental, and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions, etc.
With extensive experience in public mental health, schools, hospitals, counselling centers, private practice, EAP services, psycho-oncology, palliative care, and hospice care, Phuong brings deep expertise to even the most complex situations. This diverse background ensures each client receives personalized and effective care.
I have 25 years’ experience in public mental health and private practice, including supervising psychologists. Therapy is grounded in a trusting relationship, offering a safe space to explore your unique story. Together, we examine how your early life experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Using a compassionate, strengths-based, and tailored approach, we set collaborative goals to support your recovery, helping you live a meaningful life connected to what matters most to you. Therapy is not just about addressing difficulties, it is also about rediscovering your strengths, values, and capacity for growth.
I have 25 years’ experience in public mental health and private practice, including supervising psychologists. Therapy is grounded in a trusting relationship, offering a safe space to explore your unique story. Together, we examine how your early life experiences have shaped your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. Using a compassionate, strengths-based, and tailored approach, we set collaborative goals to support your recovery, helping you live a meaningful life connected to what matters most to you. Therapy is not just about addressing difficulties, it is also about rediscovering your strengths, values, and capacity for growth.
If you suffer from trauma, ADHD, ASD/Autism, depression, anxiety, substance use, sleep issues, relationship issues, eating disorders, low self-esteem, or bereavement, please email me to arrange a free 10-minute consultation.
I believe in a collaborative approach, working to set treatment goals and utilise a diverse array of treatment modalities tailored to you in an integrative approach. These modalities include: EMDR, IFS, ACT, CBT, somatic therapy, compassion focused therapy, person-centred therapy, emotion-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy.
If you suffer from trauma, ADHD, ASD/Autism, depression, anxiety, substance use, sleep issues, relationship issues, eating disorders, low self-esteem, or bereavement, please email me to arrange a free 10-minute consultation.
I believe in a collaborative approach, working to set treatment goals and utilise a diverse array of treatment modalities tailored to you in an integrative approach. These modalities include: EMDR, IFS, ACT, CBT, somatic therapy, compassion focused therapy, person-centred therapy, emotion-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic therapy.
Areas of expertise include relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, anger management, neurodiverse affirming (ADHD/ASD), and, facilitating the process of psychological recovery from trauma and complex trauma (i., e childhood/adult abuse issues, domestic violence, family dysfunction, childhood neglect).
Dimitri provides counselling support by using evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema therapy. Attachment work, Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Approaches, Client-Centered Framework, Exposure-Response Therapy, Strength-Based Approaches, Social Skills Training and Trauma Focussed Support
Areas of expertise include relationship issues, grief, depression, anxiety, anger management, neurodiverse affirming (ADHD/ASD), and, facilitating the process of psychological recovery from trauma and complex trauma (i., e childhood/adult abuse issues, domestic violence, family dysfunction, childhood neglect).
Dimitri provides counselling support by using evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema therapy. Attachment work, Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Approaches, Client-Centered Framework, Exposure-Response Therapy, Strength-Based Approaches, Social Skills Training and Trauma Focussed Support
New Clients Welcome! I believe passionately in being flexible, tailoring sessions, supporting personal development, growth, and insight with evidence based practices. My work is informed by mindfulness, attachment theory, schema therapy, family systems theory, and science. High achievers can appear to be fine on the outside but harbour problems on the inside that they know are impacting their personal lives. Therapy is a safe space to address subtle, chronic, and even complex mental health concerns. Many clients can recognise patterns in their mental health.
New Clients Welcome! I believe passionately in being flexible, tailoring sessions, supporting personal development, growth, and insight with evidence based practices. My work is informed by mindfulness, attachment theory, schema therapy, family systems theory, and science. High achievers can appear to be fine on the outside but harbour problems on the inside that they know are impacting their personal lives. Therapy is a safe space to address subtle, chronic, and even complex mental health concerns. Many clients can recognise patterns in their mental health.
Many clients are presented with psychological and emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders.
I provide a holistic counselling service that takes into account client's Body-Mind-Spirit. The counselling aims to assist the clients to identify the causes of the current challenge/s and inner strengths in order to make a conscious choice to overcome them and work though towards transforming their life.
Many clients are presented with psychological and emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders.
I provide a holistic counselling service that takes into account client's Body-Mind-Spirit. The counselling aims to assist the clients to identify the causes of the current challenge/s and inner strengths in order to make a conscious choice to overcome them and work though towards transforming their life.
Kim is a registered psychologist who is experienced in delivering individual counselling and psychotherapy, assessments, and report writing to diverse populations across the lifespan (adults, adolescents, children). She believes that every client is unique in their needs, goals, and life experiences and takes an individualised client-focused approach in her practice of psychology.
Kim is a registered psychologist who is experienced in delivering individual counselling and psychotherapy, assessments, and report writing to diverse populations across the lifespan (adults, adolescents, children). She believes that every client is unique in their needs, goals, and life experiences and takes an individualised client-focused approach in her practice of psychology.
I provide specific counselling in the areas of anxiety, stress, depression, and relationships; as well as behavioural and other cognitive issues, offering a wide range of counselling support to meet the needs of clients and an organisation’s employees.
I enjoy working with Person Centred, Solution Focused, Emotionally Focused, and Body work approaches like Mindfulness, Meditation and Gestalt therapy. I practice within a context which embraces acceptance, compassion and inner truth.
I provide specific counselling in the areas of anxiety, stress, depression, and relationships; as well as behavioural and other cognitive issues, offering a wide range of counselling support to meet the needs of clients and an organisation’s employees.
I enjoy working with Person Centred, Solution Focused, Emotionally Focused, and Body work approaches like Mindfulness, Meditation and Gestalt therapy. I practice within a context which embraces acceptance, compassion and inner truth.
Clients often come to me feeling stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelmed by past experiences. Many struggle with performance anxiety, social anxiety, or confidence issues that affect school, work, relationships, or public speaking. I work with people who are ready to go beyond talk therapy to overcome their challenges and create opportunities. Using a trauma-informed, brain-body approach, including techniques such as Brainspotting and EFT tapping, I help teens and adults regulate their nervous system, process underlying experiences, and build lasting confidence so they can move forward with greater ease.
Clients often come to me feeling stuck in anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelmed by past experiences. Many struggle with performance anxiety, social anxiety, or confidence issues that affect school, work, relationships, or public speaking. I work with people who are ready to go beyond talk therapy to overcome their challenges and create opportunities. Using a trauma-informed, brain-body approach, including techniques such as Brainspotting and EFT tapping, I help teens and adults regulate their nervous system, process underlying experiences, and build lasting confidence so they can move forward with greater ease.
I work one-on-one with adults with anxiety and panic disorders, depression, overwhelm, neurodiversity, trauma, PTSD and complex presentations.
I am kind and compassionate, and tailor strategies so that my clients feel heard, supported and empowered to create meaningful change, enhancing their relationships and their lives.
I work one-on-one with adults with anxiety and panic disorders, depression, overwhelm, neurodiversity, trauma, PTSD and complex presentations.
I am kind and compassionate, and tailor strategies so that my clients feel heard, supported and empowered to create meaningful change, enhancing their relationships and their lives.
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.
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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.