Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Glenroy, VIC
Life might look full, and on paper it might even look good, but something feels missing. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or caught in patterns that keep repeating. Often, the women I work with are capable, self-aware and used to holding everything together. But they’re asking, in one way or another, “Who am I?” and “how do I want to be in the world?” They’re looking for a space to explore what is actually true for them, and to reconnect with the parts of themselves that have gone quiet beneath years of adapting, coping and surviving.
Life might look full, and on paper it might even look good, but something feels missing. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or caught in patterns that keep repeating. Often, the women I work with are capable, self-aware and used to holding everything together. But they’re asking, in one way or another, “Who am I?” and “how do I want to be in the world?” They’re looking for a space to explore what is actually true for them, and to reconnect with the parts of themselves that have gone quiet beneath years of adapting, coping and surviving.
I have experience working with a broad range of folks, from neurodivergent young people to elderly people with dementia.
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Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm a trans non-binary and multiple neurodivergent Supervisor, Creative/Experiential Therapist and Counsellor with a lived experience of chronic illness. I have white Anglophone privilege and settler privilege. I experience marginalisation due to living in cisgenderist, binary, neurotypical-centred society. I am very passionate about disability rights, the LGBTQIA+ community and mental health. I am vegan and love animals. My core values; connection, expression, creativity, imagination, curiosity, authenticity, courage, empowerment, community, liberation and autonomy
I have experience working with a broad range of folks, from neurodivergent young people to elderly people with dementia.
Please Contact Me Via Email Not Phone
Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm a trans non-binary and multiple neurodivergent Supervisor, Creative/Experiential Therapist and Counsellor with a lived experience of chronic illness. I have white Anglophone privilege and settler privilege. I experience marginalisation due to living in cisgenderist, binary, neurotypical-centred society. I am very passionate about disability rights, the LGBTQIA+ community and mental health. I am vegan and love animals. My core values; connection, expression, creativity, imagination, curiosity, authenticity, courage, empowerment, community, liberation and autonomy
At Small Steps Psychology, I bring specialised expertise in clinical, forensic, and court-related psychological assessment for adults, adolescents, and children. I believe that meaningful change often begins with small, intentional steps, and this principle underpins the work I do with individuals and families.
At Small Steps Psychology, I bring specialised expertise in clinical, forensic, and court-related psychological assessment for adults, adolescents, and children. I believe that meaningful change often begins with small, intentional steps, and this principle underpins the work I do with individuals and families.
My person-centred psychotherapy practice supports individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, grief, psychedelic experience integration, and issues related to identity and self-esteem. Sessions focus on the client’s lived experience, valuing each person’s perspective and fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and genuine human connection.
My person-centred psychotherapy practice supports individuals experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship difficulties, grief, psychedelic experience integration, and issues related to identity and self-esteem. Sessions focus on the client’s lived experience, valuing each person’s perspective and fostering a therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, and genuine human connection.
I offer safe, compassionate and holistic support for women (16+) Australia wide.If you carry the impact of trauma—from sexual assault, childhood abuse, discrimination, interpersonal violence, coercive control or medical misogyny—I’m here to support you slowly and gently. I have 15+ years of training and expertise in complex childhood trauma and trauma caused by domestic, institutional or sexual abuse. You’ll find my approach is grounded in care, collaboration and a deep respect for you and your life experience. I’ll meet you where you are, at your pace, and help you move toward a life with more peace, clarity and meaning.
I offer safe, compassionate and holistic support for women (16+) Australia wide.If you carry the impact of trauma—from sexual assault, childhood abuse, discrimination, interpersonal violence, coercive control or medical misogyny—I’m here to support you slowly and gently. I have 15+ years of training and expertise in complex childhood trauma and trauma caused by domestic, institutional or sexual abuse. You’ll find my approach is grounded in care, collaboration and a deep respect for you and your life experience. I’ll meet you where you are, at your pace, and help you move toward a life with more peace, clarity and meaning.
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Whether you're navigating burnout, the impact of physical health challenges, or just going through a difficult time, you don’t have to push through or struggle alone. I have experienced burnout first hand, and I understand how overwhelming it can be when it starts affecting your health and your ability to do daily tasks. This has made me passionate about sharing with people how psychology can help us to recover and heal on a mind and body level. You're not weak, crazy, or not trying hard enough... you've just not been shown any other way to do things.
Whether you're navigating burnout, the impact of physical health challenges, or just going through a difficult time, you don’t have to push through or struggle alone. I have experienced burnout first hand, and I understand how overwhelming it can be when it starts affecting your health and your ability to do daily tasks. This has made me passionate about sharing with people how psychology can help us to recover and heal on a mind and body level. You're not weak, crazy, or not trying hard enough... you've just not been shown any other way to do things.
I work with adults and older adults.
Therapy with me offers a calm, supportive space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. Together we use neuroscience, mindfulness, and breathwork to understand patterns, regulate emotions, and create meaningful change. My focus is on helping you feel grounded, clear, and more connected to yourself and what matters most.
I work with adults and older adults.
Therapy with me offers a calm, supportive space to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. Together we use neuroscience, mindfulness, and breathwork to understand patterns, regulate emotions, and create meaningful change. My focus is on helping you feel grounded, clear, and more connected to yourself and what matters most.
People come to counselling when life feels heavier than it should, or when they are tired of trying to manage everything alone. You may be carrying anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, stress, low self-worth, identity questions, or the quiet exhaustion of holding everything together. I support adults, adolescents, couples, and LGBTQIA+ people with warmth, care, skill, and respect. Together, we can make sense of what has been happening, strengthen your confidence and coping, and gently work toward healing, clarity, better relationships, and a life that feels more like your own again.
People come to counselling when life feels heavier than it should, or when they are tired of trying to manage everything alone. You may be carrying anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, stress, low self-worth, identity questions, or the quiet exhaustion of holding everything together. I support adults, adolescents, couples, and LGBTQIA+ people with warmth, care, skill, and respect. Together, we can make sense of what has been happening, strengthen your confidence and coping, and gently work toward healing, clarity, better relationships, and a life that feels more like your own again.
Strengthen your practice, sustain your wellbeing & manage changes as a Counsellor, Supervisor, & Health Professional. As helping professionals, we manage complexities, vulnerabilities, constant change and systemic pressures. We work hard to uphold our professional ethics and clinical boundaries. Sometimes we feel stuck, feel like we're not good enough, struggle with change or unsure what will work. AND we all have unique values, strengths, skills, and ideas. When a counsellor or carer feels burnt out, it’s rarely just because they "didn't practice self-care." It's usually because the system failed to provide a container for them.
Strengthen your practice, sustain your wellbeing & manage changes as a Counsellor, Supervisor, & Health Professional. As helping professionals, we manage complexities, vulnerabilities, constant change and systemic pressures. We work hard to uphold our professional ethics and clinical boundaries. Sometimes we feel stuck, feel like we're not good enough, struggle with change or unsure what will work. AND we all have unique values, strengths, skills, and ideas. When a counsellor or carer feels burnt out, it’s rarely just because they "didn't practice self-care." It's usually because the system failed to provide a container for them.
I work with people experiencing low mood, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or navigating big life changes and grief. My practice is trauma informed and stabilisation focussed. Our sessions offer a confidential space to explore what’s happening for you, at your own pace and without judgement. We can identify patterns, draw on approaches like Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, CBT and ACT, and use culturally responsive and trauma-informed ways of working. In the first few weeks, we'll focus on understanding your concerns and building a foundation for our work together.
I work with people experiencing low mood, anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, or navigating big life changes and grief. My practice is trauma informed and stabilisation focussed. Our sessions offer a confidential space to explore what’s happening for you, at your own pace and without judgement. We can identify patterns, draw on approaches like Internal Family Systems, Somatic Experiencing, CBT and ACT, and use culturally responsive and trauma-informed ways of working. In the first few weeks, we'll focus on understanding your concerns and building a foundation for our work together.
Joyce is an Australian Registered Psychologist with a compassionate, empathic and client-focused approach to counselling. Joyce is approachable and warm-hearted - she listens to her clients and works through the difficulties that they are facing. Joyce speaks two languages: English and Chinese (Fluent Cantonese and some Mandarin). Joyce’s goal is to help as many people presenting with psychological difficulties as possible, getting through hard times together and promote wellbeing and happiness.
Joyce is an Australian Registered Psychologist with a compassionate, empathic and client-focused approach to counselling. Joyce is approachable and warm-hearted - she listens to her clients and works through the difficulties that they are facing. Joyce speaks two languages: English and Chinese (Fluent Cantonese and some Mandarin). Joyce’s goal is to help as many people presenting with psychological difficulties as possible, getting through hard times together and promote wellbeing and happiness.
Confidential and affordable online therapy, from a qualified Melbourne based counsellor specialising in individual, grief and loss, and neurodiverse counselling.
Confidential and affordable online therapy, from a qualified Melbourne based counsellor specialising in individual, grief and loss, and neurodiverse counselling.
Hello, I'm Dr Kathy!
As an endorsed clinical psych and ed/dev psych, I enjoy working with clients to create a therapeutic space that feels safe and empowering. I believe that every journey towards mental health and wellbeing is unique and deserves a personalised approach. We offer:
1 - Therapy for adults to work through life’s challenges using evidence-based strategies (CBT, ACT, DBT & EMDR).
2 - Assessments for children, adolescents and adults that are comprehensive and include a range of neurodevelopmental conditions (specific learning disorders, autism, ADHD etc.)
3 - Supervision for psychologists that is PsyBA approved.
Hello, I'm Dr Kathy!
As an endorsed clinical psych and ed/dev psych, I enjoy working with clients to create a therapeutic space that feels safe and empowering. I believe that every journey towards mental health and wellbeing is unique and deserves a personalised approach. We offer:
1 - Therapy for adults to work through life’s challenges using evidence-based strategies (CBT, ACT, DBT & EMDR).
2 - Assessments for children, adolescents and adults that are comprehensive and include a range of neurodevelopmental conditions (specific learning disorders, autism, ADHD etc.)
3 - Supervision for psychologists that is PsyBA approved.
Individually tailored sessions to help each person improve their mental health. Flexible, supportive help to grow and change for the better. Kim has worked within the NDIS framework with complex clients and utilises a variety of techniques to give you strategies and insight towards improved mental health. With an interest in trauma, Kim utilises EMDR as well as a variety of frameworks.. As well as rooms and online options, Kim will walk and talk and in some circumstances, travel to clients.
Individually tailored sessions to help each person improve their mental health. Flexible, supportive help to grow and change for the better. Kim has worked within the NDIS framework with complex clients and utilises a variety of techniques to give you strategies and insight towards improved mental health. With an interest in trauma, Kim utilises EMDR as well as a variety of frameworks.. As well as rooms and online options, Kim will walk and talk and in some circumstances, travel to clients.
You’re worried & overwhelmed that your life is out of control and off track. You’re experiencing dread, agitation, and frustration as a result of living a life that you would not have chosen. If you’re struggling to cope with the world, now might be the time to connect with a psychologist who can help. Let us work together to develop a plan that can reassure you that things can & will change towards living a fulfilled life, more aligned with your values. Continue reading to learn how booking a therapy session today is the best, yet most difficult, decision you will ever make for your current well-being & your future self.
You’re worried & overwhelmed that your life is out of control and off track. You’re experiencing dread, agitation, and frustration as a result of living a life that you would not have chosen. If you’re struggling to cope with the world, now might be the time to connect with a psychologist who can help. Let us work together to develop a plan that can reassure you that things can & will change towards living a fulfilled life, more aligned with your values. Continue reading to learn how booking a therapy session today is the best, yet most difficult, decision you will ever make for your current well-being & your future self.
My ideal client is someone that is requiring to address:- Anxiety, Depression, anxiety, pain, relationships challenges and or addiction. Seeking alternatives to medication. For the relief or healing of any emotional challenge or ailment. I am passionate about the relief of unnecessary suffering to support recovery from a peer perspective and create a sense of wellbeing. Alternate strategies beyond pharmaceutical medication and invasive surgery for recovery to wellbeing.
My ideal client is someone that is requiring to address:- Anxiety, Depression, anxiety, pain, relationships challenges and or addiction. Seeking alternatives to medication. For the relief or healing of any emotional challenge or ailment. I am passionate about the relief of unnecessary suffering to support recovery from a peer perspective and create a sense of wellbeing. Alternate strategies beyond pharmaceutical medication and invasive surgery for recovery to wellbeing.
I support clients with a variety of presentations and referrals to enhance their overall lifestyle satisfaction and wellbeing. These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma. My clients are driven and motivated to create positive change in their lives by adopting proactive strategies, along with lowering their protective mechanisms to explore challenges which have had significant impacts on their wellbeing and functioning.
I support clients with a variety of presentations and referrals to enhance their overall lifestyle satisfaction and wellbeing. These range from anxiety and depressive symptoms, to self esteem and other more significantly deeply rooted psychological impairment, such as trauma. My clients are driven and motivated to create positive change in their lives by adopting proactive strategies, along with lowering their protective mechanisms to explore challenges which have had significant impacts on their wellbeing and functioning.
If you're carrying something that feels too complicated, too shameful, or too long-standing to bring to the people in your life, you may be ready for a space where none of that has to be simplified.
I'm a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, trained in South Africa and now practicing in Australia since 2020. That background has given me genuine exposure to a wide range of people, cultures, and presentations and a deep respect for how differently life's difficulties can show up depending on who you are and where you've come from.
If you're carrying something that feels too complicated, too shameful, or too long-standing to bring to the people in your life, you may be ready for a space where none of that has to be simplified.
I'm a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience, trained in South Africa and now practicing in Australia since 2020. That background has given me genuine exposure to a wide range of people, cultures, and presentations and a deep respect for how differently life's difficulties can show up depending on who you are and where you've come from.
My name is Johan Torsteinsrud, and my private practice is called Human Puzzles. I am a PACFA-certified professional counsellor who works mostly with international clients, with over ten years of experience in helping people from all walks of life find their way through life’s many challenges. My counselling sessions are conducted online. This provides a convenient and safe way for people to access support without the added stress of travelling to an office. I strive to create a safe space for all genders, races, cultures, bodies, sexual orientations, family constellations, and relationships.
My name is Johan Torsteinsrud, and my private practice is called Human Puzzles. I am a PACFA-certified professional counsellor who works mostly with international clients, with over ten years of experience in helping people from all walks of life find their way through life’s many challenges. My counselling sessions are conducted online. This provides a convenient and safe way for people to access support without the added stress of travelling to an office. I strive to create a safe space for all genders, races, cultures, bodies, sexual orientations, family constellations, and relationships.
Melanie is a registered Psychologist, who completed a Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Melbourne. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and people of diverse backgrounds at Headspace and in private practice. Having worked and lived abroad, Melanie's life experience offers clients with a flexible, versatile, and culturally sensitive therapy style. She believes clients are the experts of their own lives. Considering each individual’s unique strengths and challenges, Melanie takes a warm and tailored approach to help clients reach their goals.
Melanie is a registered Psychologist, who completed a Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Melbourne. She has experience working with adolescents, adults, and people of diverse backgrounds at Headspace and in private practice. Having worked and lived abroad, Melanie's life experience offers clients with a flexible, versatile, and culturally sensitive therapy style. She believes clients are the experts of their own lives. Considering each individual’s unique strengths and challenges, Melanie takes a warm and tailored approach to help clients reach their goals.
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FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.