Counselling in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
Life can be very tough and stressful and sometimes we need some professional help. I am committed to the care of clients ranging from adolescents, adults, the elderly and couples. I strongly believe in the importance of a well-matched client-therapist relationship. I counsel people with a range of problems which includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal relationships, personal skills development and self-esteem. I have experience in conducting assessments and preparing reports for the courts and migration issues. I am also fluent in Vietnamese. I offer Telehealth and face to face counselling.
Life can be very tough and stressful and sometimes we need some professional help. I am committed to the care of clients ranging from adolescents, adults, the elderly and couples. I strongly believe in the importance of a well-matched client-therapist relationship. I counsel people with a range of problems which includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal relationships, personal skills development and self-esteem. I have experience in conducting assessments and preparing reports for the courts and migration issues. I am also fluent in Vietnamese. I offer Telehealth and face to face counselling.
I consider myself a warm and friendly psychologist who is passionate about supporting individuals to deepen their understanding of themselves and help them to live a life rich in meaning. At the heart of my work is a commitment to prioritizing your experience. I aim to provide a welcoming and open dynamic that allows people to feel safe in discussing their needs within the therapeutic relationship. My approach emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and creating a supportive environment for everyone to explore their experiences, thoughts and feelings.
I consider myself a warm and friendly psychologist who is passionate about supporting individuals to deepen their understanding of themselves and help them to live a life rich in meaning. At the heart of my work is a commitment to prioritizing your experience. I aim to provide a welcoming and open dynamic that allows people to feel safe in discussing their needs within the therapeutic relationship. My approach emphasizes empathy, acceptance, and creating a supportive environment for everyone to explore their experiences, thoughts and feelings.
Currently accepting new clients. I pride myself on developing a supportive, collaborative and compassionate relationship with my clients, focusing on delivering psychological treatments based on current evidence. I work with individuals aged 17 and above across a range of issues. I am particularly interested in anxiety and related disorders in men and the intersection of mental health and menopause in women. I also provide psychotherapy and coaching for the management of ADHD in adults.
Currently accepting new clients. I pride myself on developing a supportive, collaborative and compassionate relationship with my clients, focusing on delivering psychological treatments based on current evidence. I work with individuals aged 17 and above across a range of issues. I am particularly interested in anxiety and related disorders in men and the intersection of mental health and menopause in women. I also provide psychotherapy and coaching for the management of ADHD in adults.
With over 27 years working as a therapist, Karen holds a wealth of knowledge and experience in psychotherapy, that seamlessly combines with a genuine warmth, empathy and capacity to connect deeply with people.
From early in her career, Karen became interested in the parent-infant relationship, the perinatal period, parenting and child development. She believes that supporting our first and earliest relationship(s) and this major transitional stage for each parent and the couple is fundamental to our later relationships and wellbeing.
With over 27 years working as a therapist, Karen holds a wealth of knowledge and experience in psychotherapy, that seamlessly combines with a genuine warmth, empathy and capacity to connect deeply with people.
From early in her career, Karen became interested in the parent-infant relationship, the perinatal period, parenting and child development. She believes that supporting our first and earliest relationship(s) and this major transitional stage for each parent and the couple is fundamental to our later relationships and wellbeing.
Jesse is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Clinical Psychology Registrar. Jesse has 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. Jesse helps clients uncover and address unconscious emotional patterns that may perpetuate presenting symptoms. By focusing on the connection between emotions and the body, Jesse works to help you become more aware of how these unresolved feelings may contribute to your struggles.
Jesse is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and Clinical Psychology Registrar. Jesse has 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. Jesse helps clients uncover and address unconscious emotional patterns that may perpetuate presenting symptoms. By focusing on the connection between emotions and the body, Jesse works to help you become more aware of how these unresolved feelings may contribute to your struggles.
I have a passion for working with young people to empower and support them with their challenges. I also work with people of all ages and gender identities. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, AOD, relationship issues, or any thing else I'd be happy to help.
I also facilitate Dungeons and Dragons Group Therapy sessions for clients wanting to use play and roleplay therapy toward their healing. This is a great way to boost self-esteem and confidence, work through anxiety and depression, and process trauma.
I have a passion for working with young people to empower and support them with their challenges. I also work with people of all ages and gender identities. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, AOD, relationship issues, or any thing else I'd be happy to help.
I also facilitate Dungeons and Dragons Group Therapy sessions for clients wanting to use play and roleplay therapy toward their healing. This is a great way to boost self-esteem and confidence, work through anxiety and depression, and process trauma.
Mary Ann Oakley is the founder of Brighton East Counselling and an experienced psychotherapist. She employs a non-judgemental and empathetic approach to address a wide range of issues in adults of all ages. Her expertise includes treating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, adjustment challenges, life transitions, workplace problems, sleep issues, grief, addictions, and managing difficult emotions. Mary Ann utilizes evidence-based treatments and tailors therapy to meet each client's unique needs including CBT and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
Mary Ann Oakley is the founder of Brighton East Counselling and an experienced psychotherapist. She employs a non-judgemental and empathetic approach to address a wide range of issues in adults of all ages. Her expertise includes treating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, adjustment challenges, life transitions, workplace problems, sleep issues, grief, addictions, and managing difficult emotions. Mary Ann utilizes evidence-based treatments and tailors therapy to meet each client's unique needs including CBT and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
I am a registered psychologist with training and experience working with clients of all ages, presenting with a range of mental health issues. I have supported clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while also supporting clients with and doing assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I am able to support clients with a mental health treatment plan (MHTP), clients with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding, or clients that are paying privately.
I am a registered psychologist with training and experience working with clients of all ages, presenting with a range of mental health issues. I have supported clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), while also supporting clients with and doing assessments for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). I am able to support clients with a mental health treatment plan (MHTP), clients with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding, or clients that are paying privately.
If you think things could be better, you're probably right. It's hard to ignore that voice inside us that's looking for the right person to help us take the first steps. For those working through challenges, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, relationship difficulties/divorce, major life transitions, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, illness and major injury, it helps to have someone who not only understands your situation, but has both the personal experience with what it takes to get to a place where 'better' is an option, combined with the professional expertise to get you there.
If you think things could be better, you're probably right. It's hard to ignore that voice inside us that's looking for the right person to help us take the first steps. For those working through challenges, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, relationship difficulties/divorce, major life transitions, trauma, abuse, grief and loss, illness and major injury, it helps to have someone who not only understands your situation, but has both the personal experience with what it takes to get to a place where 'better' is an option, combined with the professional expertise to get you there.
Inner Beacon Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Cheltenham, VIC 3192
You may be struggling with a specific issue and have been for a while. Or you may be going through a rough patch and are uncovering new and puzzling emotions. A previously happy relationship no longer feels right. Your approach to parenting suddenly feels like it is failing. Maybe you are mid life and finding you no longer recognise yourself. Life just feels overwhelming and getting out of bed is hard. It's not uncommon to feel a little lost and isolated in your life, and unsure how to move forward. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem can be part of that experience.
You may be struggling with a specific issue and have been for a while. Or you may be going through a rough patch and are uncovering new and puzzling emotions. A previously happy relationship no longer feels right. Your approach to parenting suddenly feels like it is failing. Maybe you are mid life and finding you no longer recognise yourself. Life just feels overwhelming and getting out of bed is hard. It's not uncommon to feel a little lost and isolated in your life, and unsure how to move forward. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem can be part of that experience.
Do you feel like you are lost and unsure as to what your next move should be? I am a clinical psychologist (minus the clinical jargon) who values empathy, authenticity, and safety. Being a human being involves facing challenges, but the challenges don't have to define us. Through therapy, I can help you to accept where you are, give clarity on what is holding you back, and understand where you might want to be.
Do you feel like you are lost and unsure as to what your next move should be? I am a clinical psychologist (minus the clinical jargon) who values empathy, authenticity, and safety. Being a human being involves facing challenges, but the challenges don't have to define us. Through therapy, I can help you to accept where you are, give clarity on what is holding you back, and understand where you might want to be.
Meet Our Counsellors
Satvir Gill Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
Hello, I'm Satvir (she/her), a clinical psychologist with going on 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 going on 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.
‘Cor’ Latin for heart: The heart, symbolising love, relationship, and attachment, reflects Cor Studio’s commitment to promoting relational safety. Cor Studio’s vision is to cultivate authentic connections and secure attachments, empowering individuals to feel safe within themselves and their communities.
‘Studio’ A room where an artist works: Just as art is created from unique tools and mediums that reflect peaks, dips, light, and darkness, each person is shaped by their singular upbringing, challenges, needs, strengths, values, and goals. Cor Studio is dedicated to holistic wellbeing support that integrates the whole.
‘Cor’ Latin for heart: The heart, symbolising love, relationship, and attachment, reflects Cor Studio’s commitment to promoting relational safety. Cor Studio’s vision is to cultivate authentic connections and secure attachments, empowering individuals to feel safe within themselves and their communities.
‘Studio’ A room where an artist works: Just as art is created from unique tools and mediums that reflect peaks, dips, light, and darkness, each person is shaped by their singular upbringing, challenges, needs, strengths, values, and goals. Cor Studio is dedicated to holistic wellbeing support that integrates the whole.
Claudia Rossi Psychotherapist, Art Therapist AThR
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Yarraville, VIC 3013
I am a compassionate and creative Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist, who is Jungian and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed. Using an approach of creative curiosity, we will explore your story to understand outdated and limiting defences and behaviours, to develop conscious alternatives that better suit your current life. Unconscious patterns affect how we think, feel and act, inhibiting our ability to live fully and authentically. With over 25 years experience, I offer a gentle, supportive, flexible and creative approach to explore the deeper layers of your inner world, and move toward meaningful change.
I am a compassionate and creative Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist, who is Jungian and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed. Using an approach of creative curiosity, we will explore your story to understand outdated and limiting defences and behaviours, to develop conscious alternatives that better suit your current life. Unconscious patterns affect how we think, feel and act, inhibiting our ability to live fully and authentically. With over 25 years experience, I offer a gentle, supportive, flexible and creative approach to explore the deeper layers of your inner world, and move toward meaningful change.
Catherine Frater Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Kew East, VIC 3102
Catherine is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working the psychology and mental health field. She currently provides therapy for adults 18+. She treats both situational and chronic difficulties. She has much experience and a special interest in the treatment of anxiety. She also regularly works with people experiencing difficulties in their relationships, and those seeking personal growth and greater life fulfilment. Another special interest is providing therapy to other helping professionals, particularly other psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists. She is a passionate and committed therapist.
Catherine is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working the psychology and mental health field. She currently provides therapy for adults 18+. She treats both situational and chronic difficulties. She has much experience and a special interest in the treatment of anxiety. She also regularly works with people experiencing difficulties in their relationships, and those seeking personal growth and greater life fulfilment. Another special interest is providing therapy to other helping professionals, particularly other psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists. She is a passionate and committed therapist.
My interest lies in helping individuals living with trauma, anxiety-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation issues. I help clients improve their relationship with themselves (and by extension others) through developing a self-compassionate understanding of their emotional difficulties. From this place we move forward together to process "stuck" memories and explore the development of new ways of being in the world.
My interest lies in helping individuals living with trauma, anxiety-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation issues. I help clients improve their relationship with themselves (and by extension others) through developing a self-compassionate understanding of their emotional difficulties. From this place we move forward together to process "stuck" memories and explore the development of new ways of being in the world.
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.
Stan is a registered clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and membership of the Australian Psychological Society. He has 16 years of training and experience and can speak in both Greek and English languages. He also has experience in working with adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples
Stan is a registered clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and membership of the Australian Psychological Society. He has 16 years of training and experience and can speak in both Greek and English languages. He also has experience in working with adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples
Dimity has experience with a diverse client population, right across the lifespan, however she is passionate about working therapeutically with children, adolescents and their families. After completing her Psychology studies, Dimity gained experience across non-government organisations, public mental health services and the education sector. She developed a strong clinical framework through her work supporting adolescents and children presenting with trauma, low mood, anxiety, eating difficulties, school refusal and a range of behavioural difficulties.
Dimity has experience with a diverse client population, right across the lifespan, however she is passionate about working therapeutically with children, adolescents and their families. After completing her Psychology studies, Dimity gained experience across non-government organisations, public mental health services and the education sector. She developed a strong clinical framework through her work supporting adolescents and children presenting with trauma, low mood, anxiety, eating difficulties, school refusal and a range of behavioural difficulties.
Adrian Del Monaco
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ivanhoe East, VIC 3079
Adrian enjoys working with a range of psychological and interpersonal issues, including anxiety, anger management, personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, relationship difficulties, bullying, low confidence, loss and grief, and depression. Adrian has particular experience working with adolescents and young adults, which usually involves families, friends, partners, teachers, and other professionals. Adrian also has a separate interest in those who participate in sport or performance-based activity. Adrian’s therapeutic approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Schema Therapy.
Adrian enjoys working with a range of psychological and interpersonal issues, including anxiety, anger management, personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, relationship difficulties, bullying, low confidence, loss and grief, and depression. Adrian has particular experience working with adolescents and young adults, which usually involves families, friends, partners, teachers, and other professionals. Adrian also has a separate interest in those who participate in sport or performance-based activity. Adrian’s therapeutic approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Schema Therapy.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$190
Counsellors in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC who prioritize treating:
| 89% | Anxiety |
| 81% | Depression |
| 75% | Stress |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Relationship Issues |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Life Transitions |
Average years in practice
11 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 71% | Medicare Rebates |
| 47% | Bupa |
| 47% | NDIS |
How Counsellors in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC see their clients
| 88% | In Person and Online | |
| 12% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 22% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |