Female Counselling in Hawthorn East, VIC

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Tanya Arabatzoudis
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
I'm a clinical psychologist and founder of Wise Mind Psychology & Wellbeing. I value developing meaningful therapeutic relationships and working collaboratively, to achieve positive outcomes. I'm often asked whether I think people can change. I truly believe people have the capacity to grow, learn and adapt even in great adversity. That's what my greatest goal is. I want to support you to move towards a rich & meaningful life despite what life throws your way.
I'm a clinical psychologist and founder of Wise Mind Psychology & Wellbeing. I value developing meaningful therapeutic relationships and working collaboratively, to achieve positive outcomes. I'm often asked whether I think people can change. I truly believe people have the capacity to grow, learn and adapt even in great adversity. That's what my greatest goal is. I want to support you to move towards a rich & meaningful life despite what life throws your way.
(03) 7003 2839 View (03) 7003 2839
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Talking Sleep Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
Talking Sleep Psychology, founded by Clinical Psychologist Tonia Martin, is passionate about helping people with sleep difficulties. Our team of psychologists recognises the toll that lack of sleep takes on our capacity to cope & we aim to support poor sleepers empathy & compassion. We encourage & guide our clients to gain confidence in their ability to manage their sleep independently, so that they can lead healthier, happier, & fuller lives. Our focus is to help individuals, couples, & families become experts in managing their sleep, regardless of age or background.
Talking Sleep Psychology, founded by Clinical Psychologist Tonia Martin, is passionate about helping people with sleep difficulties. Our team of psychologists recognises the toll that lack of sleep takes on our capacity to cope & we aim to support poor sleepers empathy & compassion. We encourage & guide our clients to gain confidence in their ability to manage their sleep independently, so that they can lead healthier, happier, & fuller lives. Our focus is to help individuals, couples, & families become experts in managing their sleep, regardless of age or background.
1300 366 306 View 1300 366 306
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Emma Brooks
Counsellor, AMHSW
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
Emma is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a passion for supporting children, adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse, family violence and neglect. Emma has extensive experience supporting individuals of all ages. Emma provides a safe and supportive counselling space to support clients with a range of presentations including PTSD, depression and anxiety. Therapeutic approaches include EMDR and Internal Family Systems. Medicare rebates available for clients who have a current Mental Health Treatment Plan.
Emma is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a passion for supporting children, adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse, family violence and neglect. Emma has extensive experience supporting individuals of all ages. Emma provides a safe and supportive counselling space to support clients with a range of presentations including PTSD, depression and anxiety. Therapeutic approaches include EMDR and Internal Family Systems. Medicare rebates available for clients who have a current Mental Health Treatment Plan.
(03) 7003 2676 View (03) 7003 2676
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Dominika Hubiak
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
Dominika Hubiak is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and holds a Masters in Psychology. Dominika has experience working in the forensic mental health space, supporting clients with a diverse range of presentations. Dominika is registered with Medicare to provide services under Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative.
Dominika Hubiak is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and holds a Masters in Psychology. Dominika has experience working in the forensic mental health space, supporting clients with a diverse range of presentations. Dominika is registered with Medicare to provide services under Better Access to Mental Health Care initiative.
(03) 9576 9842 View (03) 9576 9842
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Elizabeth Chetcuti
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
My ideal psychology client is seeking change to manage unhappiness, overloaded or unsure whether due to stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or life transitions. Their goals are to gain clarity, feel more grounded, and develop healthier patterns. They need a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space to explore their experiences. I work with all clients on all issues, helping them move toward a more empowered and meaningful life.
My ideal psychology client is seeking change to manage unhappiness, overloaded or unsure whether due to stress, anxiety, relationship issues, or life transitions. Their goals are to gain clarity, feel more grounded, and develop healthier patterns. They need a safe, supportive, non-judgmental space to explore their experiences. I work with all clients on all issues, helping them move toward a more empowered and meaningful life.
0407 819 519 View 0407 819 519
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Hi! My goal is to provide compassionate, effective support to couples navigating the complexities of their relationships. I help couples turn things around and rediscover connection, resolve constant conflicts, and rebuild trust. My primary focus is working with couples who are experiencing disconnection in their relationships, often stemming from conflict, poor communication habits, affairs and trauma. Whether it's frequent arguments, a sense of growing apart, or unresolved issues that continue to resurface, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for couples to explore their feelings and expectations in the relationship.
Hi! My goal is to provide compassionate, effective support to couples navigating the complexities of their relationships. I help couples turn things around and rediscover connection, resolve constant conflicts, and rebuild trust. My primary focus is working with couples who are experiencing disconnection in their relationships, often stemming from conflict, poor communication habits, affairs and trauma. Whether it's frequent arguments, a sense of growing apart, or unresolved issues that continue to resurface, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for couples to explore their feelings and expectations in the relationship.
(03) 7020 2720 View (03) 7020 2720
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Katherine Miles
Verified Verified
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
Katherine is a psychotherapist and an endorsed mental health occupational therapist with over 16 years of clinical experience spanning inpatient, community and group therapy settings within the public Child and Youth Mental Health sector. She is a committed, warm and engaging clinician, who values working collaboratively to address a broad range of mental health and well-being concerns throughout the various stages of life, including childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and the perinatal period.
Katherine is a psychotherapist and an endorsed mental health occupational therapist with over 16 years of clinical experience spanning inpatient, community and group therapy settings within the public Child and Youth Mental Health sector. She is a committed, warm and engaging clinician, who values working collaboratively to address a broad range of mental health and well-being concerns throughout the various stages of life, including childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and the perinatal period.
0401 886 156 View 0401 886 156
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Brave Little Heroes Psychology Hub
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
Welcome to Brave Little Heroes Psychology Hub, where every child is empowered to become the hero of their own journey. We believe that within each young person lies a wellspring of courage, creativity, and resilience, just waiting to be unlocked. Our practice focuses on empowering children aged 5-12 through a therapeutic approach that balances fun, engagement, and emotional growth. Together, we explore how to manage life’s challenges by embracing inner 'superpowers' and cultivating resilience, self-confidence, and emotional awareness.
Welcome to Brave Little Heroes Psychology Hub, where every child is empowered to become the hero of their own journey. We believe that within each young person lies a wellspring of courage, creativity, and resilience, just waiting to be unlocked. Our practice focuses on empowering children aged 5-12 through a therapeutic approach that balances fun, engagement, and emotional growth. Together, we explore how to manage life’s challenges by embracing inner 'superpowers' and cultivating resilience, self-confidence, and emotional awareness.
(03) 9917 7885 View (03) 9917 7885
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Rena Kouppa
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
I believe in treating clients with empathy, understanding, and kindness, offering support and compassion during their most challenging times. I ensure they feel heard and valued as they navigate their emotional journey. By introducing glimpses of humour, I help bring lightness to their lives, making the healing process more approachable. Together, we embrace the transformative power of kindness, evidence-based care, and a little humour to foster resilience and lasting positive change.
I believe in treating clients with empathy, understanding, and kindness, offering support and compassion during their most challenging times. I ensure they feel heard and valued as they navigate their emotional journey. By introducing glimpses of humour, I help bring lightness to their lives, making the healing process more approachable. Together, we embrace the transformative power of kindness, evidence-based care, and a little humour to foster resilience and lasting positive change.
(03) 7003 2936 View (03) 7003 2936
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Dawn Vincent
Counsellor, AMHSW
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
Are you experiencing low mood, finding it hard to stop worrying and feeling dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships or unhappy with your personal or working life? With the busyness of our lives and the pressures and demands we all face daily, our emotional wellbeing is an area which can be neglected. However, there comes a time when we know that it is time to stop and take some action to turn our life around. Counselling with me can help you with the skills and strategies you need to make changes and choices which will allow you to find the satisfaction you seek in the key areas of your life.
Are you experiencing low mood, finding it hard to stop worrying and feeling dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships or unhappy with your personal or working life? With the busyness of our lives and the pressures and demands we all face daily, our emotional wellbeing is an area which can be neglected. However, there comes a time when we know that it is time to stop and take some action to turn our life around. Counselling with me can help you with the skills and strategies you need to make changes and choices which will allow you to find the satisfaction you seek in the key areas of your life.
(03) 9068 5948 View (03) 9068 5948
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Winter Bourke
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
1 Endorsed
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
My role is to support you in exploring and finding meaning through creative expression, whether through art, sound, or holistic practices. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating a safe space where you can freely express yourself and discover new insights. Together, we’ll work at your pace, focusing on your unique strengths and the process of growth and self-discovery.
My role is to support you in exploring and finding meaning through creative expression, whether through art, sound, or holistic practices. My approach is grounded in empathy, respect, and collaboration, creating a safe space where you can freely express yourself and discover new insights. Together, we’ll work at your pace, focusing on your unique strengths and the process of growth and self-discovery.
0412 852 107 View 0412 852 107
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Stefanie Hagger
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
Hi, I’m Stefanie, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. I create a safe, supportive space where you can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed, we'll work together to explore what's weighing on you and find practical tools for lasting change. I offer in-person therapy in Hawthorn East and Monbulk, or online counselling across Australia
Hi, I’m Stefanie, a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. I create a safe, supportive space where you can slow down, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. Whether you're dealing with stress, anxiety, or just feeling overwhelmed, we'll work together to explore what's weighing on you and find practical tools for lasting change. I offer in-person therapy in Hawthorn East and Monbulk, or online counselling across Australia
(03) 7003 2921 View (03) 7003 2921
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Thanh Lee Psychology
Psychologist, MAPS
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
Thanh currently works in private practice, and has gained experience in community health, not-for-profit and educational settings. Thanh provides couples therapy and individual therapy that varies from brief to long-term psychological treatments in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, stress, life transitions, interpersonal difficulties and anger management. Thanh has a particular interest in supporting individuals, couples and families in the perinatal period, in preparing for and the adjustment to parenthood.
Thanh currently works in private practice, and has gained experience in community health, not-for-profit and educational settings. Thanh provides couples therapy and individual therapy that varies from brief to long-term psychological treatments in treating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, stress, life transitions, interpersonal difficulties and anger management. Thanh has a particular interest in supporting individuals, couples and families in the perinatal period, in preparing for and the adjustment to parenthood.
(03) 7500 5073 View (03) 7500 5073
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Fortitude Wellbeing
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Melissa works with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, life transitions and coping with change, work-place stress and relationship issues. She offers short and longer-term therapy to clients from adolescence (16+) to adulthood. Melissa recognises that taking the leap and making an appointment to see a psychologist can be very daunting. People are often unsure whether counselling is right thing for them. To alleviate this distress, she will contact you and discuss your concerns and answer any questions you may have prior to your session.
Melissa works with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, life transitions and coping with change, work-place stress and relationship issues. She offers short and longer-term therapy to clients from adolescence (16+) to adulthood. Melissa recognises that taking the leap and making an appointment to see a psychologist can be very daunting. People are often unsure whether counselling is right thing for them. To alleviate this distress, she will contact you and discuss your concerns and answer any questions you may have prior to your session.
(03) 8613 3447 View (03) 8613 3447
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Karla Lomagno
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have over a decade of experience in both public and private mental health sectors. I have a compassionate and collaborative approach, and I work closely with clients to help them pinpoint their life-worth living goals, identify barriers to change, and support skills development to enhance behavioural effectiveness and improve overall sense of wellbeing. I have worked with individuals grappling with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have developed a keen interest in supporting those dealing with disordered eating and emotional dysregulation challenges.
I have over a decade of experience in both public and private mental health sectors. I have a compassionate and collaborative approach, and I work closely with clients to help them pinpoint their life-worth living goals, identify barriers to change, and support skills development to enhance behavioural effectiveness and improve overall sense of wellbeing. I have worked with individuals grappling with a diverse range of mental health conditions, and have developed a keen interest in supporting those dealing with disordered eating and emotional dysregulation challenges.
(03) 9131 8787 View (03) 9131 8787
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Rachael Rogers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
For anyone feeling held back by anxiety, stress or repeating patterns. Despite external success, feeling like they’re not "enough", or overthinking, procrastination, or emotional overwhelm. I help people looking for lasting change instead of surface-level fixes. Who want to start living with more joy and confidence. To experience positive change that ripples through every area of their life in a way that is practical, effortless and enjoyable.
For anyone feeling held back by anxiety, stress or repeating patterns. Despite external success, feeling like they’re not "enough", or overthinking, procrastination, or emotional overwhelm. I help people looking for lasting change instead of surface-level fixes. Who want to start living with more joy and confidence. To experience positive change that ripples through every area of their life in a way that is practical, effortless and enjoyable.
0402 377 114 View 0402 377 114
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Katrina Sheehan
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
As a qualified and experienced counsellor, I understand that each person's challenges are unique, and within my relationship counseling, I use proven and integrative approaches in empowering couples to foster more collaborative and harmonious relationships. I help partners make sense of what they are experiencing by feeling heard and understood, and to feel genuinely motivated to make positive changes for themselves and their relationships. My goal for couples is to create and maintain strong and satisfying relationships, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural background or relationship status.
As a qualified and experienced counsellor, I understand that each person's challenges are unique, and within my relationship counseling, I use proven and integrative approaches in empowering couples to foster more collaborative and harmonious relationships. I help partners make sense of what they are experiencing by feeling heard and understood, and to feel genuinely motivated to make positive changes for themselves and their relationships. My goal for couples is to create and maintain strong and satisfying relationships, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, cultural background or relationship status.
(03) 7037 8342 View (03) 7037 8342
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Pre-Emptive Healthcare
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
You might be looking for support with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, or simply feeling overwhelmed. You want someone who listens, understands, and can help you move forward. Our team offers therapy for children, teens, and adults, using approaches like EMDR and other trauma-focused methods. We also provide autism and ADHD assessments, NDIS and DVA support, and low-cost counselling. Our aim is to create a safe, inclusive space where you can heal, build resilience, and work towards the life you want.
You might be looking for support with depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, or simply feeling overwhelmed. You want someone who listens, understands, and can help you move forward. Our team offers therapy for children, teens, and adults, using approaches like EMDR and other trauma-focused methods. We also provide autism and ADHD assessments, NDIS and DVA support, and low-cost counselling. Our aim is to create a safe, inclusive space where you can heal, build resilience, and work towards the life you want.
(03) 7003 2901 View (03) 7003 2901
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Dr Amber Kelly
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Dr Amber Kelly is a registered and endorsed Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She has over 16 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families across public and private sectors. Amber is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists inc. (AAPi).
Dr Amber Kelly is a registered and endorsed Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She has over 16 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families across public and private sectors. Amber is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists inc. (AAPi).
0401 486 770 View 0401 486 770
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Sarah McMurtrie
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by past experiences, stuck in patterns they can’t shift, or unsure how to heal old emotional wounds. They are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress that affect all areas of their lives including their relationships and work. They want relief, clarity, and a sense of inner calm and confidence. They’re seeking a safe, supportive space to understand themselves, process trauma, and reconnect with what matters to them.
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by past experiences, stuck in patterns they can’t shift, or unsure how to heal old emotional wounds. They are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress that affect all areas of their lives including their relationships and work. They want relief, clarity, and a sense of inner calm and confidence. They’re seeking a safe, supportive space to understand themselves, process trauma, and reconnect with what matters to them.
(03) 8771 5307 View (03) 8771 5307

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Female Therapists

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.