Self Esteem Psychologists and Therapists in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Are you struggling with different aspects of your life? Perhaps you are experiencing significant life upheaval and you are not sure how to navigate your way through? I understand that life has a tendency to throw up big challenges and that attending a first psychology appointment can be daunting. But I also know that facing difficulties and taking action generally brings positive results. Let me help you on your journey of self-discovery and growth.
Are you struggling with different aspects of your life? Perhaps you are experiencing significant life upheaval and you are not sure how to navigate your way through? I understand that life has a tendency to throw up big challenges and that attending a first psychology appointment can be daunting. But I also know that facing difficulties and taking action generally brings positive results. Let me help you on your journey of self-discovery and growth.
I believe therapy works best when we feel safe to sit with challenging thoughts and emotions, to be curious about their roots, and to develop compassion for ourselves. Our work together will go at your pace, prioritising your security. I will ask gentle questions to encourage deeper inquiry, and reflect your experiences back to you for examination. I may also invite you to connect with your body during our sessions, to see if our discussion resonates with deeper memories. And I will check-in across sessions, to verify that our exploration aligns with your intentions for seeking therapy, ensuring that your needs are being met.
I believe therapy works best when we feel safe to sit with challenging thoughts and emotions, to be curious about their roots, and to develop compassion for ourselves. Our work together will go at your pace, prioritising your security. I will ask gentle questions to encourage deeper inquiry, and reflect your experiences back to you for examination. I may also invite you to connect with your body during our sessions, to see if our discussion resonates with deeper memories. And I will check-in across sessions, to verify that our exploration aligns with your intentions for seeking therapy, ensuring that your needs are being met.
Many clients struggle with low self-worth, fear of rejection, and being hard on themselves.
You've been holding it together carefully. Work, relationships, responsibilities, all accounted for. But something has gone quiet inside. Not dramatically. Just gradually. You've become so serious about life that you've stopped feeling alive in it, and you can't remember when that happened.
You don't need a crisis to come to therapy. You need to feel like yourself again.
I'm Mae, a Thai psychotherapist based in Thornbury, Melbourne. I work with adults who are thoughtful, high-functioning, and quietly running on empty.
Many clients struggle with low self-worth, fear of rejection, and being hard on themselves.
You've been holding it together carefully. Work, relationships, responsibilities, all accounted for. But something has gone quiet inside. Not dramatically. Just gradually. You've become so serious about life that you've stopped feeling alive in it, and you can't remember when that happened.
You don't need a crisis to come to therapy. You need to feel like yourself again.
I'm Mae, a Thai psychotherapist based in Thornbury, Melbourne. I work with adults who are thoughtful, high-functioning, and quietly running on empty.
I work with clients across the lifespan (ages 8+) who are dealing with anxiety, adjustment difficulties, depression, grief, stress, trauma and relationship difficulties. I have an interest in working with neurodivergent clients and South Asian mental health.
I work with clients across the lifespan (ages 8+) who are dealing with anxiety, adjustment difficulties, depression, grief, stress, trauma and relationship difficulties. I have an interest in working with neurodivergent clients and South Asian mental health.
I work with a variety of presentations and problems, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, anger, trauma, life adjustments, grief, ADHD, perfectionism, pain, self-esteem challenges, and more.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Online Educator at The University of Melbourne for the Graduate degree in Youth Mental Health. I have several years of experience across public and private mental health settings, as well as teaching university-level psychology subjects at The University of Melbourne and Victoria University. I work to help you uncover and address unconscious emotional patterns that may perpetuate presenting symptoms, getting to the core of your issues with a focus on long-term change.
I work with a variety of presentations and problems, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, anger, trauma, life adjustments, grief, ADHD, perfectionism, pain, self-esteem challenges, and more.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Online Educator at The University of Melbourne for the Graduate degree in Youth Mental Health. I have several years of experience across public and private mental health settings, as well as teaching university-level psychology subjects at The University of Melbourne and Victoria University. I work to help you uncover and address unconscious emotional patterns that may perpetuate presenting symptoms, getting to the core of your issues with a focus on long-term change.
I work with individuals and couples facing a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and personal growth.
I provide a supportive and empathetic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life challenges. My approach combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with respect for the unique experiences and perspectives of each individual. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to empower clients to develop a better understanding of themselves and make meaningful changes in their lives.
I work with individuals and couples facing a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, and personal growth.
I provide a supportive and empathetic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life challenges. My approach combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with respect for the unique experiences and perspectives of each individual. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to empower clients to develop a better understanding of themselves and make meaningful changes in their lives.
I am a psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist with over 15 years experience supporting people to optimise their well-being. I work with a wide range of adult individuals in an inclusive, holistic way to understand each person and support them in achieving their goals.
I am a psychologist and clinical hypnotherapist with over 15 years experience supporting people to optimise their well-being. I work with a wide range of adult individuals in an inclusive, holistic way to understand each person and support them in achieving their goals.
Adults and older teens often come to me when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or life transition. At Framework Psychology, we provide thoughtful, evidence-based support tailored to the individual, helping clients better understand their difficulties, build coping skills, and move toward greater clarity, stability and confidence.
Adults and older teens often come to me when they feel overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally exhausted, or are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or life transition. At Framework Psychology, we provide thoughtful, evidence-based support tailored to the individual, helping clients better understand their difficulties, build coping skills, and move toward greater clarity, stability and confidence.
I work with people who are feeling lost in life, burnt out or anxious,
who might be questioning their identity or gender,
navigating grief, relationship issues and life changes.
I know that reaching out for help is hard but you don't have to hold these things alone.
I’m Lua (she/her) a queer, bicultural therapist (persian/german).
I offer a space that is LGBTQIA+ affirming & culturally responsive, honouring the many layers that have shaped how you relate to yourself and others.
Together, we’ll make space for all parts of you and map out a way forward that feels meaningful to you.
I work with people who are feeling lost in life, burnt out or anxious,
who might be questioning their identity or gender,
navigating grief, relationship issues and life changes.
I know that reaching out for help is hard but you don't have to hold these things alone.
I’m Lua (she/her) a queer, bicultural therapist (persian/german).
I offer a space that is LGBTQIA+ affirming & culturally responsive, honouring the many layers that have shaped how you relate to yourself and others.
Together, we’ll make space for all parts of you and map out a way forward that feels meaningful to you.
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
Hi, I’m Josh. I work with adults experiencing trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic stress, and chronic health difficulties. My approach is trauma-informed, body-mind oriented, and compassion-focused. I use Buddhist Psychotherapy as a non-religious framework, integrating counselling, mindfulness, emotional processing, and somatic practices. I also draw from EMDR, Brainspotting, Flash Technique, Emotion-Focused Therapy, IFS-informed parts work, Focusing, Havening, EFT/Meridian Tapping, clinical hypnosis, and Qigong-informed practices, tailored to each client’s needs.
Hi, I’m Josh. I work with adults experiencing trauma, CPTSD, anxiety, depression, grief, chronic stress, and chronic health difficulties. My approach is trauma-informed, body-mind oriented, and compassion-focused. I use Buddhist Psychotherapy as a non-religious framework, integrating counselling, mindfulness, emotional processing, and somatic practices. I also draw from EMDR, Brainspotting, Flash Technique, Emotion-Focused Therapy, IFS-informed parts work, Focusing, Havening, EFT/Meridian Tapping, clinical hypnosis, and Qigong-informed practices, tailored to each client’s needs.
Many of the adults I work with have ADHD and feel like they are constantly trying to keep up with life’s demands. Focus can come and go, routines are hard to hold, and energy often runs out before the day is done. ADHD rarely sits on its own. Anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, or chronic health concerns often overlap. My clients want to understand how their mind works, reduce the mental load, and build ways of working with their attention and energy rather than fighting it.
Many of the adults I work with have ADHD and feel like they are constantly trying to keep up with life’s demands. Focus can come and go, routines are hard to hold, and energy often runs out before the day is done. ADHD rarely sits on its own. Anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, or chronic health concerns often overlap. My clients want to understand how their mind works, reduce the mental load, and build ways of working with their attention and energy rather than fighting it.
You may be seeking a deeper understanding of what sits beneath the symptoms or struggles you experience. While tension, emotional reactivity, shutdown, or familiar ways of coping may show up on the surface, you sense there are layers underneath—unresolved emotions, inner conflicts, or protective patterns that developed over time. You may want help understanding what you avoid, what feels overwhelming, and why certain patterns keep returning. You’re looking for support, connection, and clarity, with the aim of greater emotional freedom, authenticity, and lasting change.
You may be seeking a deeper understanding of what sits beneath the symptoms or struggles you experience. While tension, emotional reactivity, shutdown, or familiar ways of coping may show up on the surface, you sense there are layers underneath—unresolved emotions, inner conflicts, or protective patterns that developed over time. You may want help understanding what you avoid, what feels overwhelming, and why certain patterns keep returning. You’re looking for support, connection, and clarity, with the aim of greater emotional freedom, authenticity, and lasting change.
Melanie Colhoun - Integrated Psychology Centre
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Chelsea Heights, VIC 3196
Melanie is trauma informed and has extensive experience working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, self-esteem and confidence issues, stress management, interpersonal and relationship difficulties and adjustment disorders such as separation, grief and loss.
Melanie is the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Integrated Psychology Centre, a group private practice including Clinical, Counselling. Health, Educational & Developmental registered psychologists. A Graduate of Monash University, Melanie has over twenty years experience in private practice and other clinical settings including; university counselling, employee assistance programmes, employment services, asylum seeker detention centres and educational settings. Our psychologists consult with children, teens and adults.
Melanie is trauma informed and has extensive experience working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, complex trauma, self-esteem and confidence issues, stress management, interpersonal and relationship difficulties and adjustment disorders such as separation, grief and loss.
Melanie is the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Integrated Psychology Centre, a group private practice including Clinical, Counselling. Health, Educational & Developmental registered psychologists. A Graduate of Monash University, Melanie has over twenty years experience in private practice and other clinical settings including; university counselling, employee assistance programmes, employment services, asylum seeker detention centres and educational settings. Our psychologists consult with children, teens and adults.
Hello, I'm Toula, with 11 years experience, counselling. My passion lies in nurturing relationships, families and individuals. I offer a unique perspective to understand your world and challenges better. I specialize in individual sessions, as well as working with families and couples. While group sessions may present challenges, they often yield significant benefits. With expertise in Grief Counseling, Relationship Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Coaching, and Case Management, I am equipped to guide you through various life situations.
Hello, I'm Toula, with 11 years experience, counselling. My passion lies in nurturing relationships, families and individuals. I offer a unique perspective to understand your world and challenges better. I specialize in individual sessions, as well as working with families and couples. While group sessions may present challenges, they often yield significant benefits. With expertise in Grief Counseling, Relationship Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Coaching, and Case Management, I am equipped to guide you through various life situations.
These therapies may be helpful for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, anger, gambling, low self-esteem or life transitions.
Violeta’s clinical practice with couples combines element of Psychodynamic, Systemic, Cognitive Behavioural and Emotion Focus Therapy to help couples to gain understanding of their past family of origin experiences that influence their current relationships, process their emotions, develop authentic communication and compassion for each other.
These therapies may be helpful for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, anger, gambling, low self-esteem or life transitions.
Violeta’s clinical practice with couples combines element of Psychodynamic, Systemic, Cognitive Behavioural and Emotion Focus Therapy to help couples to gain understanding of their past family of origin experiences that influence their current relationships, process their emotions, develop authentic communication and compassion for each other.
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where healing and growth can occur by working from a place of collaboration, curiosity, and compassion. Together, we work to build insight and explore patterns that may be contributing to difficulties in your life by looking beyond symptoms to understand how past experiences shape current thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgemental space where healing and growth can occur by working from a place of collaboration, curiosity, and compassion. Together, we work to build insight and explore patterns that may be contributing to difficulties in your life by looking beyond symptoms to understand how past experiences shape current thoughts, feelings, and relationships.
Chris is a qualified and highly experienced psychologist and family therapist who offers professional and confidential counselling services.
Chris primarily works with men throughout their life stages, often addressing issues related to anxiety and depression. Chris helps clients navigate challenges such as managing emotions, making relationship changes, or coping with post-parenting separation situations
Chris is a qualified and highly experienced psychologist and family therapist who offers professional and confidential counselling services.
Chris primarily works with men throughout their life stages, often addressing issues related to anxiety and depression. Chris helps clients navigate challenges such as managing emotions, making relationship changes, or coping with post-parenting separation situations
Hello, I'm Satvir (she/her), a clinical psychologist with 17 years' experience. My main focus is to provide a safe container for somatically-focused and embodied trauma therapy. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy forms a large part of this, along with associated modalities that relate to the nervous system, getting to know all parts of yourself and the roles they play, and being able to tell your story to someone who will really listen.
Especially being a woman of colour, it's really important to me to provide a space that honours cultural and spiritual heritage. All of you is welcome.
Hello, I'm Satvir (she/her), a clinical psychologist with 17 years' experience. My main focus is to provide a safe container for somatically-focused and embodied trauma therapy. Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy forms a large part of this, along with associated modalities that relate to the nervous system, getting to know all parts of yourself and the roles they play, and being able to tell your story to someone who will really listen.
Especially being a woman of colour, it's really important to me to provide a space that honours cultural and spiritual heritage. All of you is welcome.
I am a psychologist and art therapist, with 10 years of clinical experience. I have worked with adults, young people, and couples in a variety of public and private health settings including community health, inpatient programs, and relationship support services such as Relationships Australia and SHIPS. My therapeutic work is informed by the following approaches: Internal Family Systems Model, Art Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
I am a psychologist and art therapist, with 10 years of clinical experience. I have worked with adults, young people, and couples in a variety of public and private health settings including community health, inpatient programs, and relationship support services such as Relationships Australia and SHIPS. My therapeutic work is informed by the following approaches: Internal Family Systems Model, Art Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Couples Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
