Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Hawthorn, VIC
As a counsellor with over 25 years of experience, I have supported couples, adolescents, families and individuals through all stages of life. My work is rooted in compassion for the pain all humans carry, a curiosity towards the deeper truths beneath the survival stories we learn to tell, and a respect for each person’s inner wisdom to choose the pace of their own growth.
As a counsellor with over 25 years of experience, I have supported couples, adolescents, families and individuals through all stages of life. My work is rooted in compassion for the pain all humans carry, a curiosity towards the deeper truths beneath the survival stories we learn to tell, and a respect for each person’s inner wisdom to choose the pace of their own growth.
Yuli is a Clinical Psychologist providing psychological services for children, teenagers, young adults and Parents.
Yuli hopes to help each child, teen or family she interacts with live a more meaningful and valued life. She strives to help young people achieve a greater sense of wellbeing at home, work and school, and to feel more empowered in the decisions that they make.
Yuli is a Clinical Psychologist providing psychological services for children, teenagers, young adults and Parents.
Yuli hopes to help each child, teen or family she interacts with live a more meaningful and valued life. She strives to help young people achieve a greater sense of wellbeing at home, work and school, and to feel more empowered in the decisions that they make.
As a dedicated and interpersonal child and parent psychotherapist, I specialise in counselling and therapeutically coaching parents and/or carers using Filial and Child- Parent Relationship Therapy, an approach that is backed by neuroscience and is strictly evidence-based.
I provide a safe and supportive environment for children and their families who are experiencing varied developmental, social, emotional and physical difficulties and/or disabilities. My goal is to contribute to the health of our community, working in collaboration with educators, health professionals and varied organisations.
As a dedicated and interpersonal child and parent psychotherapist, I specialise in counselling and therapeutically coaching parents and/or carers using Filial and Child- Parent Relationship Therapy, an approach that is backed by neuroscience and is strictly evidence-based.
I provide a safe and supportive environment for children and their families who are experiencing varied developmental, social, emotional and physical difficulties and/or disabilities. My goal is to contribute to the health of our community, working in collaboration with educators, health professionals and varied organisations.
Over time, stress, grief, loss, parenting, work, health challenges, and everyday pressures can quietly erode the sense of closeness that once felt effortless.
With a Degree in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in HR and a Masters in Counselling (Relationships), I provide a calm, thoughtful and compassionate space where you and/or your special person can slow down, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and rediscover safety and connection.
Over time, stress, grief, loss, parenting, work, health challenges, and everyday pressures can quietly erode the sense of closeness that once felt effortless.
With a Degree in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in HR and a Masters in Counselling (Relationships), I provide a calm, thoughtful and compassionate space where you and/or your special person can slow down, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and rediscover safety and connection.
Hi, I'm Charlotte, a Registered Psychologist and founder of Soulful Growth Psychology based in Camberwell, VIC and online. I am passionate about supporting people aged 14-55yrs with a variety of mental health concerns. I enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth). I’m passionate about trauma-informed care and ensuring I’m meeting the individual care needs of each person who walks through my door!
Hi, I'm Charlotte, a Registered Psychologist and founder of Soulful Growth Psychology based in Camberwell, VIC and online. I am passionate about supporting people aged 14-55yrs with a variety of mental health concerns. I enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth). I’m passionate about trauma-informed care and ensuring I’m meeting the individual care needs of each person who walks through my door!
Ashley is a Clinical Psychologist known for her warm, compassionate, and approachable style. She is dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships where clients feel truly heard, supported, and safe to explore their challenges. With a natural ability to bring humour to sessions when appropriate, Ashley creates a balanced and engaging therapeutic space that fosters trust and connection.
Ashley is a Clinical Psychologist known for her warm, compassionate, and approachable style. She is dedicated to building strong therapeutic relationships where clients feel truly heard, supported, and safe to explore their challenges. With a natural ability to bring humour to sessions when appropriate, Ashley creates a balanced and engaging therapeutic space that fosters trust and connection.
Bernadette Brown is a registered Family Therapist/ Couple Therapist/ AAFT Clinical Supervisor and Counsellor. With over 30 years experience working in therapeutic, educational and community services settings, Bernadette is motivated by a deep commitment to making a positive difference to the lives of others. Bernadette practices within a context which embraces acceptance, compassion and inner truth.
Bernadette Brown is a registered Family Therapist/ Couple Therapist/ AAFT Clinical Supervisor and Counsellor. With over 30 years experience working in therapeutic, educational and community services settings, Bernadette is motivated by a deep commitment to making a positive difference to the lives of others. Bernadette practices within a context which embraces acceptance, compassion and inner truth.
I'm Sanduni, a psychologist and South Asian Woman of Colour with over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector. I started Insession Counselling to provide therapy to people from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. Navigating my own experiences of marginalisation and intersectionality as a queer Sri-Lankan woman has allowed me to truly understand how culture, gender and sexuality shape so much of who we are and how we experience relationships. I combine this lived experience with evidence-based psychological interventions so that the therapy you receive is tailored specifically to you.
I'm Sanduni, a psychologist and South Asian Woman of Colour with over 10 years of experience in the mental health sector. I started Insession Counselling to provide therapy to people from all cultural backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations. Navigating my own experiences of marginalisation and intersectionality as a queer Sri-Lankan woman has allowed me to truly understand how culture, gender and sexuality shape so much of who we are and how we experience relationships. I combine this lived experience with evidence-based psychological interventions so that the therapy you receive is tailored specifically to you.
I am clinical psychologist committed to creating a warm, respectful, and inclusive therapeutic environment. I focus my practice on fostering a non-judgmental and accepting space where clients feel free to express themselves authentically. I draw on a range of therapeutic techniques and modalities, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs and therapeutic goals of each client.
I am clinical psychologist committed to creating a warm, respectful, and inclusive therapeutic environment. I focus my practice on fostering a non-judgmental and accepting space where clients feel free to express themselves authentically. I draw on a range of therapeutic techniques and modalities, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs and therapeutic goals of each client.
At Hargan Psychology, we use a person-centred approach and support our clients to live their BEST life according to THEM! We pride ourselves on offering a warm and welcoming environment where clients can be assured of a safe space to explore their presenting concerns. Our psychologists will support you to become your best self.
At Hargan Psychology, we use a person-centred approach and support our clients to live their BEST life according to THEM! We pride ourselves on offering a warm and welcoming environment where clients can be assured of a safe space to explore their presenting concerns. Our psychologists will support you to become your best self.
Manuela is a skilled psychologist with much experience in Community Health, Medical Centres and Education (Primary-Tertiary). She enjoys teaching her clients new skills, identify their strengths to reach their full potential. If you have suffered grief and loss, trauma, or anxiety/depression you can learn reframing and healing strategies to come to a resolution. If you have suffered inter-relational or situational problems you may benefit from learning emotional regulation and acceptance skills. Manuela will help you achieve the outcomes you want by tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs through effective goal setting.
Manuela is a skilled psychologist with much experience in Community Health, Medical Centres and Education (Primary-Tertiary). She enjoys teaching her clients new skills, identify their strengths to reach their full potential. If you have suffered grief and loss, trauma, or anxiety/depression you can learn reframing and healing strategies to come to a resolution. If you have suffered inter-relational or situational problems you may benefit from learning emotional regulation and acceptance skills. Manuela will help you achieve the outcomes you want by tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs through effective goal setting.
Immediate Availability. I'm a Clinical Psychologist with experience across a range of settings and age ranges. However, I primarily work with children, teens and young adults - and their families. Common presentations I work with include anxiety and phobias, depression and other mood difficulties, neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD), OCD, repetitive behaviours (skin picking, hair pulling), gender dysphoria, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, school refusal, relationship challenges, and more general stress and adjustment issues.
Immediate Availability. I'm a Clinical Psychologist with experience across a range of settings and age ranges. However, I primarily work with children, teens and young adults - and their families. Common presentations I work with include anxiety and phobias, depression and other mood difficulties, neurodivergence (Autism, ADHD), OCD, repetitive behaviours (skin picking, hair pulling), gender dysphoria, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, school refusal, relationship challenges, and more general stress and adjustment issues.
Helping you feel calm, clear, and in control.
Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, EMDR for professionals, individuals, and couples navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
With a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and client-centered approach
Licensed Psychotherapist / Clinical Hypnotherapist
Multilingual support
In-person and online sessions
Flexible hours, evening, and weekend appointments
Helping you feel calm, clear, and in control.
Psychotherapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, EMDR for professionals, individuals, and couples navigating stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions.
With a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and client-centered approach
Licensed Psychotherapist / Clinical Hypnotherapist
Multilingual support
In-person and online sessions
Flexible hours, evening, and weekend appointments
My training also includes Clinical Family Therapy and I can support you with the parenting of your children.
The reason I can help you is that I draw on a wealth of proven strategies and skills. I have helped couples with premarriage, high conflict, parenting, infidelity and other issues. If your partner won't come I can still help you improve your relationship. I am a trained Emotion Focussed Counsellor and can also support you if you have anxiety or depression.
My training also includes Clinical Family Therapy and I can support you with the parenting of your children.
The reason I can help you is that I draw on a wealth of proven strategies and skills. I have helped couples with premarriage, high conflict, parenting, infidelity and other issues. If your partner won't come I can still help you improve your relationship. I am a trained Emotion Focussed Counsellor and can also support you if you have anxiety or depression.
erin employs a motivational, and strengths based approach that is guided by the principals of positive psychology and mindfulness philosophy. erin works from the evidence based idea that having a strong therapeutic bond and relationship is one of the main factors for achieving positive change in her clients lives. whether it’s online or in-person, erin aims to create an inclusive, compassionate and relaxed session space that makes you feel at-ease, safe and heard. erin believes that to achieve this, authenticity in session is key and that where appropriate, bringing a sense of humour to the therapy space is a must.
erin employs a motivational, and strengths based approach that is guided by the principals of positive psychology and mindfulness philosophy. erin works from the evidence based idea that having a strong therapeutic bond and relationship is one of the main factors for achieving positive change in her clients lives. whether it’s online or in-person, erin aims to create an inclusive, compassionate and relaxed session space that makes you feel at-ease, safe and heard. erin believes that to achieve this, authenticity in session is key and that where appropriate, bringing a sense of humour to the therapy space is a must.
With 20 years’ experience working in psychology, I have supported many community members on their mental health journeys and helped a wide range of people, including adults and children. I am a relationship based professional and I pride myself on being able to establish engaging relationships with my clients and their carers, in a safe and calming space. I work with women and men, and specialise in being able to connect with men and young people.
With 20 years’ experience working in psychology, I have supported many community members on their mental health journeys and helped a wide range of people, including adults and children. I am a relationship based professional and I pride myself on being able to establish engaging relationships with my clients and their carers, in a safe and calming space. I work with women and men, and specialise in being able to connect with men and young people.
People often tell me that the reason why they choose to work with me is because they can see that they can be challenged and guided to be the empowered version of themselves, while at the same time feeling safe in the knowledge they are being cared for and supported by a qualified clinical psychologist. I have been a Clinical Psychologist since 2013 and a leadership and life coach since 2009. I am passionate about working with people who are ready to change their unhelpful stories to more empowering and authentic ones.
People often tell me that the reason why they choose to work with me is because they can see that they can be challenged and guided to be the empowered version of themselves, while at the same time feeling safe in the knowledge they are being cared for and supported by a qualified clinical psychologist. I have been a Clinical Psychologist since 2013 and a leadership and life coach since 2009. I am passionate about working with people who are ready to change their unhelpful stories to more empowering and authentic ones.
Kay is a dedicated and experienced Psychologist with a compassionate, client-centred approach to therapy. She provides a safe and supportive space where individuals feel genuinely heard and respected. Kay has extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges, including trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), adult ADHD, anxiety and emotionally dysregulated or challenging behaviours. Her special area of interest is supporting clients with a history to substance misuse and addictions.
Kay is a dedicated and experienced Psychologist with a compassionate, client-centred approach to therapy. She provides a safe and supportive space where individuals feel genuinely heard and respected. Kay has extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges, including trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), adult ADHD, anxiety and emotionally dysregulated or challenging behaviours. Her special area of interest is supporting clients with a history to substance misuse and addictions.
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Addy Dunkley-Smith
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
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Choosing a psychologist is a big decision, and I suspect you've thought about this for a while. You know that therapy is an investment in yourself, and you don't make investments without doing your research. You are looking for someone you feel safe and comfortable sharing your most difficult thoughts and feelings with. You want someone to listen carefully, to respect you and your experience and to be invested in your goals providing support that is specifically tailored to who you are (otherwise you'd just be buying a self-help book). That's what you deserve!
Choosing a psychologist is a big decision, and I suspect you've thought about this for a while. You know that therapy is an investment in yourself, and you don't make investments without doing your research. You are looking for someone you feel safe and comfortable sharing your most difficult thoughts and feelings with. You want someone to listen carefully, to respect you and your experience and to be invested in your goals providing support that is specifically tailored to who you are (otherwise you'd just be buying a self-help book). That's what you deserve!
I am a fully registered counselling psychologist with over 24 years experience working with individuals, couples, families, and elderly clients. My aim is to help clients develop therapeutic goals and work with them to achieve lasting change. Drawing on my own experience of life transitions, I bring a personal perspective to counselling, helping people from different cultural backgrounds. My approach is friendly and practical in order to create a safe and comfortable environment in which to explore difficulties and realise positive change.
I am a fully registered counselling psychologist with over 24 years experience working with individuals, couples, families, and elderly clients. My aim is to help clients develop therapeutic goals and work with them to achieve lasting change. Drawing on my own experience of life transitions, I bring a personal perspective to counselling, helping people from different cultural backgrounds. My approach is friendly and practical in order to create a safe and comfortable environment in which to explore difficulties and realise positive change.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.