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

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Kids At Max - Psych, Speech & OT
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Bentleigh East, VIC 3165
Kids At Max provides counselling and psychological assessments for children and adolescents. We support a wide range of emotional, behavioural and developmental needs through personalised, family-centred care. Appointments are available in clinic, at home, at school and via telehealth, with funding options including NDIS, Medicare, Private Health Insurance and TAC. After an initial assessment, we work with families to create a tailored therapy plan with practical strategies and engaging sessions that support each child’s goals.
Kids At Max provides counselling and psychological assessments for children and adolescents. We support a wide range of emotional, behavioural and developmental needs through personalised, family-centred care. Appointments are available in clinic, at home, at school and via telehealth, with funding options including NDIS, Medicare, Private Health Insurance and TAC. After an initial assessment, we work with families to create a tailored therapy plan with practical strategies and engaging sessions that support each child’s goals.
(03) 8771 4119 View (03) 8771 4119
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Samantha Paranavitana
Verified Verified
Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
Hi! I am Samantha, I am passionate about creating the space for people to discover their self belief,resillience, inner strength and improve their relationships. If you have been dealing with overwhelm,anxiety and depression for awhile you may have experienced a growing fear that change isnt possible for you. I understand. I am a Clinical Counsellor, Core Process psychotherapist,Craniosacral Therapist. NeuroAffective Touch graduate,I have a strong background in yoga and minfulness meditation. I use all of these skills and lived experience to guide you to rediscover the best version of you. Take the first step and reach out today!
Hi! I am Samantha, I am passionate about creating the space for people to discover their self belief,resillience, inner strength and improve their relationships. If you have been dealing with overwhelm,anxiety and depression for awhile you may have experienced a growing fear that change isnt possible for you. I understand. I am a Clinical Counsellor, Core Process psychotherapist,Craniosacral Therapist. NeuroAffective Touch graduate,I have a strong background in yoga and minfulness meditation. I use all of these skills and lived experience to guide you to rediscover the best version of you. Take the first step and reach out today!
(03) 7500 5865 View (03) 7500 5865
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Philip Walker
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
2 Endorsed
Moorabbin, VIC 3189
I am a Clinical and Counselling psychologist experienced in working with a wide variety of clients from various backgrounds, ages and walks of life. I assist clients to identify sources of distress and then work collaboratively with the client to develop tools and strategies that are tailored to the individual or the couple and that facilitate growth and wellbeing.
I am a Clinical and Counselling psychologist experienced in working with a wide variety of clients from various backgrounds, ages and walks of life. I assist clients to identify sources of distress and then work collaboratively with the client to develop tools and strategies that are tailored to the individual or the couple and that facilitate growth and wellbeing.
(03) 7500 5794 View (03) 7500 5794
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Tegan Mumford
Social Worker, AMHSW
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I'm a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist. I provide a warm, open, non-judgemental space for exploring my client's experiences, creating a safe space and building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. I draw on trauma-informed practice and anti-oppressive practice, and somatic practice theories. I value exploration of what emerges in the here-and-now experience. I believe human health and growth happens in relationship, with support, and when we grow in awareness and are able to better integrate our experiences. I offer both short-term counselling and longer-term psychotherapy.
I'm a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist. I provide a warm, open, non-judgemental space for exploring my client's experiences, creating a safe space and building a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship. I draw on trauma-informed practice and anti-oppressive practice, and somatic practice theories. I value exploration of what emerges in the here-and-now experience. I believe human health and growth happens in relationship, with support, and when we grow in awareness and are able to better integrate our experiences. I offer both short-term counselling and longer-term psychotherapy.
0413 687 261 View 0413 687 261
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Priscilla Louise Jones
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Cheltenham, VIC 3192
I work with individuals and couples, supporting deeper connection and understanding. My approach is experiential; helping you feel closeness in the room and take practical tools home. If ongoing couples therapy feels hard to commit to, I offer full or half day intensive workshops focused on topics like love languages, intimacy, touch, communication, and conflict repair. A powerful option for couples wanting meaningful change in a short time.
I work with individuals and couples, supporting deeper connection and understanding. My approach is experiential; helping you feel closeness in the room and take practical tools home. If ongoing couples therapy feels hard to commit to, I offer full or half day intensive workshops focused on topics like love languages, intimacy, touch, communication, and conflict repair. A powerful option for couples wanting meaningful change in a short time.
(03) 8771 5632 View (03) 8771 5632
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Danielle Cerra
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Ivanhoe, VIC 3079
Your well-being is my priority and I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your feelings, thoughts and experiences without judgement. I understand that seeking counselling is a deeply personal decision and I respect and honour the trust you place in me by providing compassionate support tailored to your personal needs. I work primarily with adult women navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. I also support adolescents (12+) through to older adults.
Your well-being is my priority and I am dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where you can explore your feelings, thoughts and experiences without judgement. I understand that seeking counselling is a deeply personal decision and I respect and honour the trust you place in me by providing compassionate support tailored to your personal needs. I work primarily with adult women navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, grief, and life transitions. I also support adolescents (12+) through to older adults.
(03) 9111 2623 View (03) 9111 2623
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Chiu Lau
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
From 2003, Chiu has worked with autistic people and their families. Since then, she's developed proficiency treating and supporting clients across the lifespan experiencing trauma, chronic pain & fatigue, loss & grief, anxiety & mood disorders and minority stress (eg. Autistic, ADHD, medically disabled, culturally diverse and trans & gender questioning persons). Clients describe Chiu as thorough, efficient, down-to-earth, and practical. She works with a strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centred lens, offering a no-BS, affirming approach grounded in evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
From 2003, Chiu has worked with autistic people and their families. Since then, she's developed proficiency treating and supporting clients across the lifespan experiencing trauma, chronic pain & fatigue, loss & grief, anxiety & mood disorders and minority stress (eg. Autistic, ADHD, medically disabled, culturally diverse and trans & gender questioning persons). Clients describe Chiu as thorough, efficient, down-to-earth, and practical. She works with a strengths-based, trauma-informed, person-centred lens, offering a no-BS, affirming approach grounded in evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
0491 188 891 View 0491 188 891
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Jocelyn Louise Andrew
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Sandringham, VIC 3191
I have 35 years experience as a clinical psychologist with older adolescents, adults & couples. I have advanced training in EMDR, hypnosis & many therapeutic frameworks including CBT, Schema Therapy, IFS & Gottman to individualise your therapy. I work effectively with PTSD, CPTSD (eg childhood trauma), grief, perinatal & other depression, generalised anxiety, phobias, panic and perfectionism in OCD and BDD. My approach is warm & embedded in mindfulness and attachment theory. The therapeutic relationship between you and I is the vehicle of change. I respect your vulnerability & trust. My goal is to empower you with my skills.
I have 35 years experience as a clinical psychologist with older adolescents, adults & couples. I have advanced training in EMDR, hypnosis & many therapeutic frameworks including CBT, Schema Therapy, IFS & Gottman to individualise your therapy. I work effectively with PTSD, CPTSD (eg childhood trauma), grief, perinatal & other depression, generalised anxiety, phobias, panic and perfectionism in OCD and BDD. My approach is warm & embedded in mindfulness and attachment theory. The therapeutic relationship between you and I is the vehicle of change. I respect your vulnerability & trust. My goal is to empower you with my skills.
(03) 8771 4248 View (03) 8771 4248
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Dr Lyndel Cuesta
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Parkdale, VIC 3195
I work with people who want to improve the way they feel and how they do life, so as to enjoy a greater sense of positive wellbeing. This may include: learning how to manage chronic anxiety, overcoming acute panic episodes, working through an unexpected new challenge or adjusting to change, processing an unresolved grief/loss, or recovering from the fatigue and low motivation of burnout. Whatever your concern, I can offer you understanding and support for where you are right now. I can also teach you new skills and techniques to help you find your way forward and begin to experience more joy, calm, confidence and optimism.
I work with people who want to improve the way they feel and how they do life, so as to enjoy a greater sense of positive wellbeing. This may include: learning how to manage chronic anxiety, overcoming acute panic episodes, working through an unexpected new challenge or adjusting to change, processing an unresolved grief/loss, or recovering from the fatigue and low motivation of burnout. Whatever your concern, I can offer you understanding and support for where you are right now. I can also teach you new skills and techniques to help you find your way forward and begin to experience more joy, calm, confidence and optimism.
0432 662 447 View 0432 662 447
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Nasseema Baidwan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Murrumbeena, VIC 3163
Waitlist for new clients
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, empathetic, and grounded, with a warm, down-to-earth style. I place great value on building a strong, trusting relationship, working collaboratively with you to support your goals. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming space, where every individual is respected, understood, and supported without judgment, allowing your unique strengths and experiences to guide your journey.
My therapeutic approach is compassionate, empathetic, and grounded, with a warm, down-to-earth style. I place great value on building a strong, trusting relationship, working collaboratively with you to support your goals. I strive to create a safe, inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming space, where every individual is respected, understood, and supported without judgment, allowing your unique strengths and experiences to guide your journey.
(03) 7500 5204 View (03) 7500 5204
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Stephanie Schiftan
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Thornbury, VIC 3071
I work with couples navigating the complexities of intimate life: conflict, disconnection, communication, trust, and the quieter question of whether a relationship can become what both people need it to be. My approach is warm, attachment-informed, and grounded in slowing down reactive patterns to understand what sits beneath them - the emotional meanings, earlier experiences, and unmet needs that often drive disconnection. I draw on EFT, Gottman, narrative approaches, and psychodynamic principles, tailored to each couple. I work with all relationship stages and warmly welcome LGBTQI+ clients and diverse relationship structures.
I work with couples navigating the complexities of intimate life: conflict, disconnection, communication, trust, and the quieter question of whether a relationship can become what both people need it to be. My approach is warm, attachment-informed, and grounded in slowing down reactive patterns to understand what sits beneath them - the emotional meanings, earlier experiences, and unmet needs that often drive disconnection. I draw on EFT, Gottman, narrative approaches, and psychodynamic principles, tailored to each couple. I work with all relationship stages and warmly welcome LGBTQI+ clients and diverse relationship structures.
0452 614 105 View 0452 614 105
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Ana Jevtic
Psychologist, MPsych, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Online Only
Ana is a Registered Psychologist with a passion about mental health, healing and personal growth. She has worked with a variety of presentations from mild to complex mental health conditions in children, teens and adults. Her speciality includes supporting individuals with mood disorders, low self-esteem, attachment issues, emotional dysregulation, grief, trauma, social skills, work place stress, perinatal health + much more. She further supports individuals diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Ana is a Registered Psychologist with a passion about mental health, healing and personal growth. She has worked with a variety of presentations from mild to complex mental health conditions in children, teens and adults. Her speciality includes supporting individuals with mood disorders, low self-esteem, attachment issues, emotional dysregulation, grief, trauma, social skills, work place stress, perinatal health + much more. She further supports individuals diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
0421 322 047 View 0421 322 047
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Vivienne Interrigi
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
2 Endorsed
Cheltenham, VIC 3192
I am passionate about working with clients who are wanting to find that different path in life. As a family therapist, I have worked with families to focus on parenting, family dynamics, finding different ways or building relationships with each other. I enjoy working with couples who are wanting to explore the potentials of their relationship and to work out where their next steps are. As an ACA Clinical Supervisor, I run individual and group supervision for counsellors - to find a safe space to have a growth mindset to continually learn how to build up their therapeutic skills.
I am passionate about working with clients who are wanting to find that different path in life. As a family therapist, I have worked with families to focus on parenting, family dynamics, finding different ways or building relationships with each other. I enjoy working with couples who are wanting to explore the potentials of their relationship and to work out where their next steps are. As an ACA Clinical Supervisor, I run individual and group supervision for counsellors - to find a safe space to have a growth mindset to continually learn how to build up their therapeutic skills.
(03) 7500 5338 View (03) 7500 5338
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Anna Maxwell
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Newport, VIC 3015
Anna has experience working with parents and has facilitated early parenting and attachment-based group programs including Circle of Security and Keeping Your Child in Mind.
Anna is experienced in assisting people with a wide range of concerns. These include depression, anxiety, conflict resolution, trauma, accidents, grief, loss, adjustment and workplace issues to name a few. Anna is focused on providing only Telehealth services. She takes special care to connect seamlessly online and build rapport and connection quickly.
Anna has experience working with parents and has facilitated early parenting and attachment-based group programs including Circle of Security and Keeping Your Child in Mind.
Anna is experienced in assisting people with a wide range of concerns. These include depression, anxiety, conflict resolution, trauma, accidents, grief, loss, adjustment and workplace issues to name a few. Anna is focused on providing only Telehealth services. She takes special care to connect seamlessly online and build rapport and connection quickly.
(03) 9000 0866 View (03) 9000 0866
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Anke Bezuidenhout
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I began my psychological practice supporting children and adolescents, developing my attachment-based and trauma-informed approach.
My diverse experience spans schools, early childhood intervention centres and private practice. I particularly enjoy working with young adults so in addition to the private work I do at Cor Studio Wellness, I am a school psychologist supporting a varied cohort of international students predominantly from regions across Asia and the Middle East.
I began my psychological practice supporting children and adolescents, developing my attachment-based and trauma-informed approach.
My diverse experience spans schools, early childhood intervention centres and private practice. I particularly enjoy working with young adults so in addition to the private work I do at Cor Studio Wellness, I am a school psychologist supporting a varied cohort of international students predominantly from regions across Asia and the Middle East.
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MindfulNest Therapeutic Services
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Spotswood, VIC 3015
MindfulNest Therapeutic Services is a specialised mental health and wellbeing service that sees babies, children and families from 0-15 years of age. We work with young children from 0-4 years who might have NDIS plans and need support with emotional regulation, stress, worry, sadness, trauma or adjusting the life stages and changes. We work with older children from 5-15 years who might also have NDIS plans or mental health care plans and need support with feelings of worry, sadness, fear or simply need a safe space to talk about life's challenges with a trust and qualified therapist. We also have an accredited therapy dog!
MindfulNest Therapeutic Services is a specialised mental health and wellbeing service that sees babies, children and families from 0-15 years of age. We work with young children from 0-4 years who might have NDIS plans and need support with emotional regulation, stress, worry, sadness, trauma or adjusting the life stages and changes. We work with older children from 5-15 years who might also have NDIS plans or mental health care plans and need support with feelings of worry, sadness, fear or simply need a safe space to talk about life's challenges with a trust and qualified therapist. We also have an accredited therapy dog!
(03) 9000 0643 View (03) 9000 0643
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Tanya Wilson - Clinical Psych - MindZen Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Black Rock, VIC 3193
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, emotional intensity, or difficult life experiences. Perhaps you are navigating trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, or patterns that are affecting your wellbeing and daily life. Many people seek therapy when they want greater clarity, emotional balance, and healthier ways of responding to stress and relationships. Some feel stuck repeating patterns that no longer serve them, while others are facing significant life changes. My aim is to provide a calm, respectful space where we can explore what is happening in your life and develop practical strategies to support your wellbeing.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, emotional intensity, or difficult life experiences. Perhaps you are navigating trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, or patterns that are affecting your wellbeing and daily life. Many people seek therapy when they want greater clarity, emotional balance, and healthier ways of responding to stress and relationships. Some feel stuck repeating patterns that no longer serve them, while others are facing significant life changes. My aim is to provide a calm, respectful space where we can explore what is happening in your life and develop practical strategies to support your wellbeing.
(03) 7500 5961 View (03) 7500 5961
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Patti Suebsamarn - BeSolace Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I support adults from Asian and migrant backgrounds who are navigating relationship challenges, family pressure, identity, and belonging. You may find it hard to express your needs, set boundaries, or feel like you truly fit in with family, friends, partners, or social circles. I can offer a safe space to understand these patterns, explore what feels heavy, and feel more connected to yourself. I offer online counselling across Australia in English and Thai, with low-cost private sessions, no GP referral required, and limited after-hours sessions available.
I support adults from Asian and migrant backgrounds who are navigating relationship challenges, family pressure, identity, and belonging. You may find it hard to express your needs, set boundaries, or feel like you truly fit in with family, friends, partners, or social circles. I can offer a safe space to understand these patterns, explore what feels heavy, and feel more connected to yourself. I offer online counselling across Australia in English and Thai, with low-cost private sessions, no GP referral required, and limited after-hours sessions available.
(03) 7303 3628 View (03) 7303 3628
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Ella Graj
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Glen Huntly, VIC 3163
Find that talking about your struggles in therapy hasn’t led to the change you were hoping for—or that symptoms have persisted despite previous treatment and immense effort? You are not alone. I use evidence-based approaches that go beyond talking to address symptoms at their root, prioritising a strong therapeutic relationship and safety throughout the process. I work with people aged 18+ experiencing PTSD and complex-PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship difficulties and dissociation.
Find that talking about your struggles in therapy hasn’t led to the change you were hoping for—or that symptoms have persisted despite previous treatment and immense effort? You are not alone. I use evidence-based approaches that go beyond talking to address symptoms at their root, prioritising a strong therapeutic relationship and safety throughout the process. I work with people aged 18+ experiencing PTSD and complex-PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship difficulties and dissociation.
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Louise Pearson Counselling
Counsellor, AMHSW
Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Perhaps you are dealing with grief or bereavement, chronic illness or disability, are having relationship difficulties or are struggling with anxiety and depression. Perhaps you are simply feeling the need for change in your life but are unsure of what that change might look like. I work with a wide range of people and issues, always starting from where you are at. I believe that when you feel supported, positive change can occur.
Perhaps you are dealing with grief or bereavement, chronic illness or disability, are having relationship difficulties or are struggling with anxiety and depression. Perhaps you are simply feeling the need for change in your life but are unsure of what that change might look like. I work with a wide range of people and issues, always starting from where you are at. I believe that when you feel supported, positive change can occur.
(03) 7003 2875 View (03) 7003 2875

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