Attachment-based Psychologists and Therapists in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

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Dr Candice Mace
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
8 Endorsed
Glen Waverley, VIC 3150
Waitlist for new clients
My counselling style is gentle and collaborative with the ability to create rapport quickly – I intend to create a safe, supportive and affirming place where the counselling work is empowering and enriching. I use a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, which also includes EMDR and elements of ACT, DBT, Schema and psychodynamic therapies. I see my work as a real honour to work with people, quite often at their most vulnerable, and I really value the time I spend with my clients as we explore and collaborate on our therapy experience together.
My counselling style is gentle and collaborative with the ability to create rapport quickly – I intend to create a safe, supportive and affirming place where the counselling work is empowering and enriching. I use a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, which also includes EMDR and elements of ACT, DBT, Schema and psychodynamic therapies. I see my work as a real honour to work with people, quite often at their most vulnerable, and I really value the time I spend with my clients as we explore and collaborate on our therapy experience together.
(03) 7500 5170 View (03) 7500 5170
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Justin West
Social Worker, MA, AASW
1 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
I am informed by attachment-based modalities, somatic and sensorimotor approaches, polyvagal theory, and I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Whether you are new to considering therapy or want to go deeper, I'm curious to hear your needs. I maintain that despite the difficulties in our lives, our systems are naturally oriented toward healing and wellbeing. Challenges through both environmental or internal stressors such as trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and more complex issues of Neurodiversity or personality disorder are issues that can improve.
I am informed by attachment-based modalities, somatic and sensorimotor approaches, polyvagal theory, and I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Whether you are new to considering therapy or want to go deeper, I'm curious to hear your needs. I maintain that despite the difficulties in our lives, our systems are naturally oriented toward healing and wellbeing. Challenges through both environmental or internal stressors such as trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and more complex issues of Neurodiversity or personality disorder are issues that can improve.
(03) 8338 1605 View (03) 8338 1605
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Maks Steszewski
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I am an integrative psychotherapist who offers a safe, grounded space that honours each client’s unique experience. My work is embodied, trauma-focused, and person-centred. I seek to work with curious individuals who feel called to reconnect with themselves — their intuition, purpose and sense of meaning. I have a special interest in working with people undergoing significant life transitions, as I believe that these tender periods offer rare opportunities to harness genuine growth toward one’s fullest potential. I've had significant experience working with LGBTQIA+ folk, but I confidently welcome clients from all backgrounds.
I am an integrative psychotherapist who offers a safe, grounded space that honours each client’s unique experience. My work is embodied, trauma-focused, and person-centred. I seek to work with curious individuals who feel called to reconnect with themselves — their intuition, purpose and sense of meaning. I have a special interest in working with people undergoing significant life transitions, as I believe that these tender periods offer rare opportunities to harness genuine growth toward one’s fullest potential. I've had significant experience working with LGBTQIA+ folk, but I confidently welcome clients from all backgrounds.
0431 463 928 View 0431 463 928
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A Drop in Emotion Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Northcote, VIC 3070
My ideal clients are adults and couples who feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or are struggling to cope with life's challenges. They often seek support for anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, self-esteem concerns, pregnancy and postpartum adjustments, or major life transitions. At A Drop in Emotion Counselling, I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard and understood. Together, we explore what's keeping them stuck, develop practical coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and build confidence so they can move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and emot
My ideal clients are adults and couples who feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or are struggling to cope with life's challenges. They often seek support for anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, self-esteem concerns, pregnancy and postpartum adjustments, or major life transitions. At A Drop in Emotion Counselling, I provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel heard and understood. Together, we explore what's keeping them stuck, develop practical coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and build confidence so they can move forward with greater clarity, resilience, and emot
(03) 4151 9410 View (03) 4151 9410
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Matthew Austin
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Caring, honest & non-judgemental counselling for LGBTQIA+ folk. You may have been feeling bad about yourself and noticed that you have been acting inauthentically. Perhaps you are worried others won’t accept the real you. It’s been difficult to share your self-critical thoughts with others. I help LGBTQIA+ folk with a non-judgmental and caring space to explore and better understand and process their distress.
Caring, honest & non-judgemental counselling for LGBTQIA+ folk. You may have been feeling bad about yourself and noticed that you have been acting inauthentically. Perhaps you are worried others won’t accept the real you. It’s been difficult to share your self-critical thoughts with others. I help LGBTQIA+ folk with a non-judgmental and caring space to explore and better understand and process their distress.
(03) 7020 2779 View (03) 7020 2779
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Mish Kumar-Jonson
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Footscray, VIC 3011
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
(03) 8592 7434 View (03) 8592 7434
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Kyo Chung
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Murrumbeena, VIC 3163
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
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Kyla Edinburg
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Caulfield South, VIC 3162
I have over 10 years experience in working with complex issues. I like to work with all types of people and all types of difficulties. I offer an opportunity to explore your life and yourself and for you gain insight into your behaviour in a non-judgmental and safe space. I am comfortable with short-term or long term therapy.
I have over 10 years experience in working with complex issues. I like to work with all types of people and all types of difficulties. I offer an opportunity to explore your life and yourself and for you gain insight into your behaviour in a non-judgmental and safe space. I am comfortable with short-term or long term therapy.
(02) 9100 0409 View (02) 9100 0409
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Angela Maria Hernandez Saa
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Greensborough, VIC 3088
I work with young adults, adults and seniors experiencing trauma, anxiety, neurodiversity, depression, and major life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or stuck in patterns they would like to understand and change. My approach integrates trauma-informed therapy, EMDR with an attachment focus, parts work, and somatic practices to support emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and deeper self-understanding. I provide an inclusive, neurodiversity, 2SQ+ affirming and culturally responsive space where clients can move toward greater stability, self-compassion, and meaningful change.
I work with young adults, adults and seniors experiencing trauma, anxiety, neurodiversity, depression, and major life transitions. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or stuck in patterns they would like to understand and change. My approach integrates trauma-informed therapy, EMDR with an attachment focus, parts work, and somatic practices to support emotional processing, nervous system regulation, and deeper self-understanding. I provide an inclusive, neurodiversity, 2SQ+ affirming and culturally responsive space where clients can move toward greater stability, self-compassion, and meaningful change.
(03) 8771 5476 View (03) 8771 5476
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Dr Zahra Noori
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
Dr Zahra is a psychologist working in both the private and public sector in Victoria. She works with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety in its many forms (e.g., generalised anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder), marriage and relationship issues, stress, anger, life transitions, loss and adjustment, just to name a few.
Dr Zahra is a psychologist working in both the private and public sector in Victoria. She works with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety in its many forms (e.g., generalised anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder), marriage and relationship issues, stress, anger, life transitions, loss and adjustment, just to name a few.
(03) 9068 6205 View (03) 9068 6205
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Julie Paschke
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Essendon North, VIC 3041
Hi, I'm Julie, and if you're struggling at the moment and in need of support, please do not hesitate to make an enquiry via email (I will reply within 24 hours). Appointments available within 1-3 weeks. After hours and Telehealth appointments available. Adults 18+ only. I do not work with Workcover, TAC, DVA or NDIS. You can see me privately or via a Treatment Plan from your GP. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction, trauma, self-esteem or grief, I would welcome the opportunity to build a safe, kind and supportive space with you to explore your experiences, feelings and challenges.
Hi, I'm Julie, and if you're struggling at the moment and in need of support, please do not hesitate to make an enquiry via email (I will reply within 24 hours). Appointments available within 1-3 weeks. After hours and Telehealth appointments available. Adults 18+ only. I do not work with Workcover, TAC, DVA or NDIS. You can see me privately or via a Treatment Plan from your GP. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, addiction, trauma, self-esteem or grief, I would welcome the opportunity to build a safe, kind and supportive space with you to explore your experiences, feelings and challenges.
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Eleni Kidis
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Thornbury, VIC 3071
My experience and strengths include supporting people heal from trauma, including childhood abuse and neglect, fractured family bonds as well as adult sexual assault. I support people who experience depression, anxiety and low self-esteem and confidence. I also support couples reduce conflict, increase their ability to hold their own and their partners' emotions, strengthen emotional security in each other, (especially after infidelity) and help them reignite sexual intimacy.
My experience and strengths include supporting people heal from trauma, including childhood abuse and neglect, fractured family bonds as well as adult sexual assault. I support people who experience depression, anxiety and low self-esteem and confidence. I also support couples reduce conflict, increase their ability to hold their own and their partners' emotions, strengthen emotional security in each other, (especially after infidelity) and help them reignite sexual intimacy.
(03) 8338 4349 View (03) 8338 4349
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Dettie Onus Browne
Social Worker, AMHSW
Northcote, VIC 3070
I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and families, supporting people of all genders, sexualities, cultures and faiths. I'm experienced working with people of all age groups, across a range of areas including but not limited to: anxiety, complex trauma, stress, burnout, grief, family conflict, identity-related challenges, depression, substance use, family violence, low-confidence and chronic shame. Couples and families I work with often come for support with communication challenges, reoccurring conflict, parenting stress, navigating changes in relationship dynamics, or repairing connection after ruptures.
I offer therapy for individuals, couples, and families, supporting people of all genders, sexualities, cultures and faiths. I'm experienced working with people of all age groups, across a range of areas including but not limited to: anxiety, complex trauma, stress, burnout, grief, family conflict, identity-related challenges, depression, substance use, family violence, low-confidence and chronic shame. Couples and families I work with often come for support with communication challenges, reoccurring conflict, parenting stress, navigating changes in relationship dynamics, or repairing connection after ruptures.
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Jacynta Hodges
Social Worker, MSc, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Specialising in high risk adolescents and adults, I offer contemporary psychoanalysis and EMDR resulting in powerful therapeutic benefits. Integrating several types of therapy (CBT, solution focused, problem solving), psychoanalysis informs my work in terms of the way I conceptualise the client's current problems and EMDR (as needed) results in a faster way of processing trauma. Combining these two therapies provides effective in-depth therapy with relatively brief therapy. If you have been suffering with unresolved psychological trauma, I can help you to overcome the problems that are keeping you from maximising your potential.
Specialising in high risk adolescents and adults, I offer contemporary psychoanalysis and EMDR resulting in powerful therapeutic benefits. Integrating several types of therapy (CBT, solution focused, problem solving), psychoanalysis informs my work in terms of the way I conceptualise the client's current problems and EMDR (as needed) results in a faster way of processing trauma. Combining these two therapies provides effective in-depth therapy with relatively brief therapy. If you have been suffering with unresolved psychological trauma, I can help you to overcome the problems that are keeping you from maximising your potential.
(03) 8771 4020 View (03) 8771 4020
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Caitlynn Ashton
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Hi, I’m Caitlynn. Many of the people I work with appear capable and put-together on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or highly self-critical. They may find themselves overthinking, struggling to switch off, putting others' needs first, or repeating patterns in relationships that leave them feeling stuck. Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and develop a different relationship with yourself. Together, we explore the underlying patterns contributing to your difficulties while also finding practical ways to navigate thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
Hi, I’m Caitlynn. Many of the people I work with appear capable and put-together on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, exhausted, or highly self-critical. They may find themselves overthinking, struggling to switch off, putting others' needs first, or repeating patterns in relationships that leave them feeling stuck. Therapy offers a space to slow down, make sense of what you're experiencing, and develop a different relationship with yourself. Together, we explore the underlying patterns contributing to your difficulties while also finding practical ways to navigate thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
0433 049 908 View 0433 049 908
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Ala Purchla
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; and you shouldn’t be expected to hold it all on your own. My approach as an Integrative Psychotherapist is rooted in the belief that we are fundamentally relational beings, we need others to help us understand our own experience. I strive to create a safe and judgement free space for clients to be curious about their own minds and bodies in order to better understand their emotions, patterns and conflicts. Our work is not just focused on solving problems; it’s an invitation to a deeper relationship with yourself and the world around you.
Life is often unpredictable and challenging; and you shouldn’t be expected to hold it all on your own. My approach as an Integrative Psychotherapist is rooted in the belief that we are fundamentally relational beings, we need others to help us understand our own experience. I strive to create a safe and judgement free space for clients to be curious about their own minds and bodies in order to better understand their emotions, patterns and conflicts. Our work is not just focused on solving problems; it’s an invitation to a deeper relationship with yourself and the world around you.
0409 978 332 View 0409 978 332
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Darian Winspear
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Brunswick, VIC 3056
NB: current wait list is 2 months, late times are booked out (5pm+). Hi, I'm Darian! I bring a warm, genuine, and empathetic approach to therapy. It's important to me to take time to develop a trusting and supportive therapeutic dynamic. I provide therapy and autism assessment services. I place an emphasis on working collaboratively and will work with you to help you achieve your desired goals, develop personal insights, and provide strategies and support to help you manage your mental health issues. I am LGBTIQA+ inclusive, neurodiversity affirming, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. My website is www.moodpsychology.com.au
NB: current wait list is 2 months, late times are booked out (5pm+). Hi, I'm Darian! I bring a warm, genuine, and empathetic approach to therapy. It's important to me to take time to develop a trusting and supportive therapeutic dynamic. I provide therapy and autism assessment services. I place an emphasis on working collaboratively and will work with you to help you achieve your desired goals, develop personal insights, and provide strategies and support to help you manage your mental health issues. I am LGBTIQA+ inclusive, neurodiversity affirming, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. My website is www.moodpsychology.com.au
(03) 8338 4670 View (03) 8338 4670
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Pauline Schofield
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Surrey Hills, VIC 3127
Welcome. I have worked as a social worker, psychologist and yoga and meditation teacher for over 35 years and now offer a holistic counselling approach which attends to the mind, emotions, body and spiritual aspects of the individual. Most of us experience difficulties in life at some time and these times present opportunities for enquiry and greater self-awareness which can empower us to make conscious choices and take considered action. Ideally our experiences are to be learnt from so that we don’t repeat old patterns of thinking, behaving and reacting and that our new approach to life becomes more thoughtful.
Welcome. I have worked as a social worker, psychologist and yoga and meditation teacher for over 35 years and now offer a holistic counselling approach which attends to the mind, emotions, body and spiritual aspects of the individual. Most of us experience difficulties in life at some time and these times present opportunities for enquiry and greater self-awareness which can empower us to make conscious choices and take considered action. Ideally our experiences are to be learnt from so that we don’t repeat old patterns of thinking, behaving and reacting and that our new approach to life becomes more thoughtful.
(03) 8771 4076 View (03) 8771 4076
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Helen Telfer
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Doncaster East, VIC 3109
Better relationships are life giving but figuring out how to relate can be tricky. We oscillate between feeling connected, then disconnected and we often get stuck in a cycle of misunderstanding. Want to improve your interaction and be understood? Need help to address uncertainty and clarify need? Want insight into why you're getting stuck? Need help to brainstorm options and change the way you relate? We all struggle and we all have issues that we need to address, so let's do it... 0404 480 316
Better relationships are life giving but figuring out how to relate can be tricky. We oscillate between feeling connected, then disconnected and we often get stuck in a cycle of misunderstanding. Want to improve your interaction and be understood? Need help to address uncertainty and clarify need? Want insight into why you're getting stuck? Need help to brainstorm options and change the way you relate? We all struggle and we all have issues that we need to address, so let's do it... 0404 480 316
(08) 9126 9357 View (08) 9126 9357
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Charlie Charlton
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick East, VIC 3057
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist registered with PACFA (Reg. Certified Practising 30951). I have an interest in grief and loss, such as bereavement, relationship endings and identity-related struggles. I am warm, inclusive and person-centred, holding space for the full complexity of the human experience- grief, joy and everything in between.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist registered with PACFA (Reg. Certified Practising 30951). I have an interest in grief and loss, such as bereavement, relationship endings and identity-related struggles. I am warm, inclusive and person-centred, holding space for the full complexity of the human experience- grief, joy and everything in between.
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