Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Hampton, VIC
I am a counsellor and family therapist and work with adults, children, youth, couples and families, on a range of issues stemming from past or present experiences, which are impacting on them living their best life.
Counselling work may include working through relationship issues, grief and loss, separation and divorce, anxiety and depression, work related issues, issues of burnout and career planning (coaching), family violence and other trauma, adjustment to becoming a new parent, parenting and carer related issues, adjusting to life transitions and case management.
I am a counsellor and family therapist and work with adults, children, youth, couples and families, on a range of issues stemming from past or present experiences, which are impacting on them living their best life.
Counselling work may include working through relationship issues, grief and loss, separation and divorce, anxiety and depression, work related issues, issues of burnout and career planning (coaching), family violence and other trauma, adjustment to becoming a new parent, parenting and carer related issues, adjusting to life transitions and case management.
Lara Dolling is an endorsed Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with 10+ years’ experience supporting clients' mental health, trauma, identity issues, fertility, and youth and adult wellbeing, helping clients build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
Hampton Wellbeing Psychology is for people seeking a safe, supportive space to explore their mental health and life challenges. Clients often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and want to better understand themselves, manage emotions, and create meaningful change. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and person-centred, meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapy to their needs, goals, and circumstances, while fostering safety, trust, and genuine connection.
Lara Dolling is an endorsed Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with 10+ years’ experience supporting clients' mental health, trauma, identity issues, fertility, and youth and adult wellbeing, helping clients build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
Hampton Wellbeing Psychology is for people seeking a safe, supportive space to explore their mental health and life challenges. Clients often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and want to better understand themselves, manage emotions, and create meaningful change. My approach is gentle, collaborative, and person-centred, meeting clients where they are and tailoring therapy to their needs, goals, and circumstances, while fostering safety, trust, and genuine connection.
Michaela Klabanova
Psychologist, MPsych, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Hampton, VIC 3188
My experience includes working with children, youth and adults.
In addition to psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychological support, I complete a range of assessments (1) Cognitive (2) Personality (3) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (4) Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
My experience includes working with children, youth and adults.
In addition to psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychological support, I complete a range of assessments (1) Cognitive (2) Personality (3) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (4) Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Denise emphasises establishing a strong connection, before exploring thoughts, feelings, and narratives to help clients develop insight into their difficulties. And most importantly, Denise is passionate about turning insights into action to improve the quality of people’s lives. Denise has experience supporting individuals across the lifespan with anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, trauma, self-esteem, and body image concerns. Moreover, Denise supports people to better understand themselves for personal growth. Denise has experience in private practice, schools, telehealth and crisis support.
Denise emphasises establishing a strong connection, before exploring thoughts, feelings, and narratives to help clients develop insight into their difficulties. And most importantly, Denise is passionate about turning insights into action to improve the quality of people’s lives. Denise has experience supporting individuals across the lifespan with anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, trauma, self-esteem, and body image concerns. Moreover, Denise supports people to better understand themselves for personal growth. Denise has experience in private practice, schools, telehealth and crisis support.
Online appts early morning & late evening. TRAUMA & COUPLES specialist. Anxiety & Depression paralyzing you? Traumatic events big or small hold you back in work and relationships-Triggered, TENSE, Exhausted! It's time for CHANGE. Tried EMDR? Is your relationship struggling or near the end? Cannot move past an AFFAIR or Betrayal? Are you LONELY and living as Roomates? Want more Connection & Communication? Your partner is refusing to go to therapy? The couple relationship is key to the stability and well-being of children. Booking now brings HOPE for the future. Most find great RELIEF after a few sessions. You can start today.
Online appts early morning & late evening. TRAUMA & COUPLES specialist. Anxiety & Depression paralyzing you? Traumatic events big or small hold you back in work and relationships-Triggered, TENSE, Exhausted! It's time for CHANGE. Tried EMDR? Is your relationship struggling or near the end? Cannot move past an AFFAIR or Betrayal? Are you LONELY and living as Roomates? Want more Connection & Communication? Your partner is refusing to go to therapy? The couple relationship is key to the stability and well-being of children. Booking now brings HOPE for the future. Most find great RELIEF after a few sessions. You can start today.
Services Offered: General Counselling, Trauma/Abuse Recovery, Relationship/Workplace Wellbeing.
Registered Counsellor with lived experience, Clinical Complex Trauma Professional, Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, and Carer Gateway approved. By strengthening your mind body connection, present moment orientation, emotional regulation, communication and problem-solving skills, you will regulate symptoms, improve relationships, meet challenges, and achieve goals. Together we explore, daily functioning, stress and coping, relationship concerns, decision making challenges, impacts of past significant experiences, and much more...
Services Offered: General Counselling, Trauma/Abuse Recovery, Relationship/Workplace Wellbeing.
Registered Counsellor with lived experience, Clinical Complex Trauma Professional, Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, and Carer Gateway approved. By strengthening your mind body connection, present moment orientation, emotional regulation, communication and problem-solving skills, you will regulate symptoms, improve relationships, meet challenges, and achieve goals. Together we explore, daily functioning, stress and coping, relationship concerns, decision making challenges, impacts of past significant experiences, and much more...
Support is provided for a wide range of common child and adolescent issues, including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, anger and others.
If you are worried how your child will respond to a psychologist then My Vibe can help. Maria uses engaging and fun activities and her friendly manner helps put children and parents at ease. My Vibe is a 'boutique' practice with only one clinician, allowing us to really focus on each of our clients and addressing their needs.
Support is provided for a wide range of common child and adolescent issues, including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, anger and others.
If you are worried how your child will respond to a psychologist then My Vibe can help. Maria uses engaging and fun activities and her friendly manner helps put children and parents at ease. My Vibe is a 'boutique' practice with only one clinician, allowing us to really focus on each of our clients and addressing their needs.
Monique provides clinical psychology services to adults and adolescents with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), body focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs), phobias, anxiety disorders, tics/tourette syndrome, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, perinatal/postnatal difficulties, grief/loss, and general life stress.
Monique’s approach is warm, collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgemental. She delivers goal-oriented, evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness, Acceptance (ACT) and Compassion (CFT) based therapies, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Positive Psychology.
Monique provides clinical psychology services to adults and adolescents with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), body focused repetitive behaviours (BFRBs), phobias, anxiety disorders, tics/tourette syndrome, mood disorders, adjustment disorders, perinatal/postnatal difficulties, grief/loss, and general life stress.
Monique’s approach is warm, collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgemental. She delivers goal-oriented, evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Mindfulness, Acceptance (ACT) and Compassion (CFT) based therapies, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Positive Psychology.
You may be seeking support through individual therapy or by joining a small supportive group where you can feel safe, understood, and accepted. For some, this includes healing from trauma related to sexual violence, incest, or other forms of sexual, physical, or psychological abuse, which may still shape how safe the world and relationships feel. You may also be neurodivergent—living with ADHD, autism, OCD, or dyslexia—or navigating anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder and feeling misunderstood or exhausted from trying to meet expectations that do not align with who you truly are and needing a safe and confidential place.
You may be seeking support through individual therapy or by joining a small supportive group where you can feel safe, understood, and accepted. For some, this includes healing from trauma related to sexual violence, incest, or other forms of sexual, physical, or psychological abuse, which may still shape how safe the world and relationships feel. You may also be neurodivergent—living with ADHD, autism, OCD, or dyslexia—or navigating anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder and feeling misunderstood or exhausted from trying to meet expectations that do not align with who you truly are and needing a safe and confidential place.
I am an experienced Psychologist who has worked extensively with both Children, Adolescents and families during the past 32 years - predominantly within the school setting and in private practice.
Areas of expertise include: Child and Adolescent issues and development; Developmental transitions; Relationships and Interpersonal Issues; Anxiety/Depression management; Conflict resolution and Mediation; Stress Management; Study Skills and Parenting Skills. Therapeutic interventions used include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Brief Solution Focused Therapy; Family Therapy; Conflict Resolution and Mediation; Stress Management and Coping Skills.
I am an experienced Psychologist who has worked extensively with both Children, Adolescents and families during the past 32 years - predominantly within the school setting and in private practice.
Areas of expertise include: Child and Adolescent issues and development; Developmental transitions; Relationships and Interpersonal Issues; Anxiety/Depression management; Conflict resolution and Mediation; Stress Management; Study Skills and Parenting Skills. Therapeutic interventions used include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy; Brief Solution Focused Therapy; Family Therapy; Conflict Resolution and Mediation; Stress Management and Coping Skills.
I have years of clinical experience helping adolescents, adults and families during challenging times in their lives.
Trying to find a therapist through an online site is a daunting task, but the fact that you're looking means that you're that much closer to feeling better. We all feel overwhelmed at times during our lives. There's no reason to feel alone. I'm here to sit beside you as we uncover and explore your inner resources together.
I have years of clinical experience helping adolescents, adults and families during challenging times in their lives.
Trying to find a therapist through an online site is a daunting task, but the fact that you're looking means that you're that much closer to feeling better. We all feel overwhelmed at times during our lives. There's no reason to feel alone. I'm here to sit beside you as we uncover and explore your inner resources together.
I work with adolescence and adults focusing on promoting mental health, resilience, and personal growth through evidence-based and compassionate care.
I work with individuals to address a wide range of mental health concerns, build coping strategies, and enhance overall wellbeing. I also support organisations and their employees in navigating personal and work-related challenges.
I work with adolescence and adults focusing on promoting mental health, resilience, and personal growth through evidence-based and compassionate care.
I work with individuals to address a wide range of mental health concerns, build coping strategies, and enhance overall wellbeing. I also support organisations and their employees in navigating personal and work-related challenges.
At Centre Psychology, we believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling and happy life. Samantha is an experienced and compassionate psychologist dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services to individuals. Samantha understands that every person's journey is unique, and she will work closely with you to understand your individual needs and develop personalised treatment plans that are tailored to your specific goals. Samantha offers a wide range of services, including therapy for depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as counseling for relationship issues, stress management, and personal growth.
At Centre Psychology, we believe that everyone has the potential to lead a fulfilling and happy life. Samantha is an experienced and compassionate psychologist dedicated to providing high-quality mental health services to individuals. Samantha understands that every person's journey is unique, and she will work closely with you to understand your individual needs and develop personalised treatment plans that are tailored to your specific goals. Samantha offers a wide range of services, including therapy for depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as counseling for relationship issues, stress management, and personal growth.
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.
Jeremy is the director and principle clinician of a thriving psychology/counselling clinic in Malvern and is a highly experienced psychotherapist (BBus; GDipPsych; MSW, AMHSW) with a breadth of clinical experience across both the public and the private sectors. Jeremy has a clinical interest working with people through anxiety, life transitions, identity and depression. He has a strong grounding in humanistic psych & mindfulness based approaches, completing further training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and also in EMDR for working with trauma. Jeremy incorporates the ideals of everyday mindfulness into his practice.
Jeremy is the director and principle clinician of a thriving psychology/counselling clinic in Malvern and is a highly experienced psychotherapist (BBus; GDipPsych; MSW, AMHSW) with a breadth of clinical experience across both the public and the private sectors. Jeremy has a clinical interest working with people through anxiety, life transitions, identity and depression. He has a strong grounding in humanistic psych & mindfulness based approaches, completing further training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and also in EMDR for working with trauma. Jeremy incorporates the ideals of everyday mindfulness into his practice.
Tuning into Kids, Tuning into Teens: Caring Dads Compostela 2013
Clubhouse Counselling specialises in support for boys and men in transition phases. You know something’s off. The bedroom door stays shut. Screen time has crept up. School feels like a battle. He answers in one word or not at all. Maybe there’s anxiety, ADHD, low motivation or restless energy that makes sitting still almost impossible. Underneath it is a capable young man becoming stuck, drifting into withdrawal or avoidance. These patterns rarely resolve on their own they deepen, and a term becomes a year. My ideal client needs real counselling, delivered in a way he can actually engage with before "stuck" becomes identity.
Tuning into Kids, Tuning into Teens: Caring Dads Compostela 2013
Clubhouse Counselling specialises in support for boys and men in transition phases. You know something’s off. The bedroom door stays shut. Screen time has crept up. School feels like a battle. He answers in one word or not at all. Maybe there’s anxiety, ADHD, low motivation or restless energy that makes sitting still almost impossible. Underneath it is a capable young man becoming stuck, drifting into withdrawal or avoidance. These patterns rarely resolve on their own they deepen, and a term becomes a year. My ideal client needs real counselling, delivered in a way he can actually engage with before "stuck" becomes identity.
Accepting New Clients ! - Jaclyn is a Clinical psychologist and aims to provide therapy with a difference. Our work together will be person focused and beautifully supportive however this will be a therapeutic approach to see transformation! I have a focus on intervention; my patients come to me because they want to see change and are tired of talking about their week on loop; so, whilst our work together may be hard and sometimes very challenging, with support together we will make that change that you have been waiting to achieve.
Accepting New Clients ! - Jaclyn is a Clinical psychologist and aims to provide therapy with a difference. Our work together will be person focused and beautifully supportive however this will be a therapeutic approach to see transformation! I have a focus on intervention; my patients come to me because they want to see change and are tired of talking about their week on loop; so, whilst our work together may be hard and sometimes very challenging, with support together we will make that change that you have been waiting to achieve.
I work collaboratively with you to reach your mental health & wellbeing goals, working with individuals, couples, families & teens.
I bring a person-centred approach to the Counselling session supporting clients to empower themselves to initiate change & to be an advocate for their mental health and wellbeing by getting to know themselves and their own body. Our mental, physical and emotional health cannot be separated and needs to be treated holistically.
I work collaboratively with you to reach your mental health & wellbeing goals, working with individuals, couples, families & teens.
I bring a person-centred approach to the Counselling session supporting clients to empower themselves to initiate change & to be an advocate for their mental health and wellbeing by getting to know themselves and their own body. Our mental, physical and emotional health cannot be separated and needs to be treated holistically.
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker/Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care. With Master’s degrees in Social Work and Global Health, I offer an integrative approach tailored to individuals facing trauma, loss, and life transitions. I specialise in supporting first responders and those impacted by displacement or intergenerational adversity, creating a safe, culturally sensitive space for healing. My practice is grounded in clinical rigour, compassion, and systemic insight—empowering clients to restore dignity, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker/Therapist with over 30 years of clinical experience delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based care. With Master’s degrees in Social Work and Global Health, I offer an integrative approach tailored to individuals facing trauma, loss, and life transitions. I specialise in supporting first responders and those impacted by displacement or intergenerational adversity, creating a safe, culturally sensitive space for healing. My practice is grounded in clinical rigour, compassion, and systemic insight—empowering clients to restore dignity, resilience, and a renewed sense of self.
As a psychologist, I feel privileged, to observe & work with the difficult life experiences, which lead individuals to engage in therapy. I believe that therapy is a form of self-exploration & learning. In sessions, I use safe, containing ways to help clients process their thoughts and feelings, gaining insight and understanding, so that they can navigate the world around them, with a sense of confidence, purpose and hope. I help clients develop skills to manage their discomfort, pain, uncertainty and fear, to facilitate change in their lives and improve their overall sense of well-being.
As a psychologist, I feel privileged, to observe & work with the difficult life experiences, which lead individuals to engage in therapy. I believe that therapy is a form of self-exploration & learning. In sessions, I use safe, containing ways to help clients process their thoughts and feelings, gaining insight and understanding, so that they can navigate the world around them, with a sense of confidence, purpose and hope. I help clients develop skills to manage their discomfort, pain, uncertainty and fear, to facilitate change in their lives and improve their overall sense of well-being.
Nearby Teens Therapists Searches for Hampton
- Bentleigh
- Bentleigh East
- Black Rock
- Brighton
- Brighton East
- Cheltenham
- Hampton East
- Highett
- McKinnon
- Moorabbin
- Ormond
- Sandringham
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.