Female Counselling in Heidelberg Heights, VIC

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Marie-Claire McCubbery
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Marie-Claire McCubbery has extensive experience providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to clients across the lifespan, individuals 14 years and over, and couples. Her special interest areas include individuals with trauma, coping/adjustment issues, life transition issues, relationship difficulties, parenting issues and couples counselling (Emotional Focus Therapy). Using a person-centred approach, Marie-Claire works collaboratively with the individual and/or couple's needs to increase their self-awareness and facilitate change in behaviour, entrenched thinking patterns and more deeply ingrained emotional difficulties.
Marie-Claire McCubbery has extensive experience providing evidence-based therapeutic interventions to clients across the lifespan, individuals 14 years and over, and couples. Her special interest areas include individuals with trauma, coping/adjustment issues, life transition issues, relationship difficulties, parenting issues and couples counselling (Emotional Focus Therapy). Using a person-centred approach, Marie-Claire works collaboratively with the individual and/or couple's needs to increase their self-awareness and facilitate change in behaviour, entrenched thinking patterns and more deeply ingrained emotional difficulties.
(03) 7003 2060 View (03) 7003 2060
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Azadeh Bayat Kheradmand Shirazi
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Online Only
I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and have more than 10 years of professional experience in psychotherapy and counselling. I work with adults and couples, supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. My approach combines CBT, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies. I aim to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to explore their struggles, build resilience, and move toward lasting change and emotional well-being.
I hold a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and have more than 10 years of professional experience in psychotherapy and counselling. I work with adults and couples, supporting clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship difficulties. My approach combines CBT, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies. I aim to create a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe to explore their struggles, build resilience, and move toward lasting change and emotional well-being.
0450 432 595 View 0450 432 595
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Jes Anderberg
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
Jes is a integrative therapist, who helps clients to safely explore themselves and their experiences more deeply, in ways that don't just rely on the intellect. With a warm and validating approach, this process is well suited to people who are feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or who are having a challenging time in life and need to find a way forward.
Jes is a integrative therapist, who helps clients to safely explore themselves and their experiences more deeply, in ways that don't just rely on the intellect. With a warm and validating approach, this process is well suited to people who are feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, or who are having a challenging time in life and need to find a way forward.
(03) 9344 1636 View (03) 9344 1636
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Jessica Rosano
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
I help people who are struggling with perfectionism, burnout, anxiety from day-to-day stressors, overthinking, ADHD, depression, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. I provide therapy that is accessible to the community, without compromising on the quality of care. I offer personalised support for individuals who are aged 16 and above. I also provide support in developing effective coping skills and emotional regulation. No matter what you're going through, I am committed to helping you regain control and to feel more like yourself through genuine connection, collaboration, and with strategies that work for your lifestyle.
I help people who are struggling with perfectionism, burnout, anxiety from day-to-day stressors, overthinking, ADHD, depression, relationship struggles, and low self-esteem. I provide therapy that is accessible to the community, without compromising on the quality of care. I offer personalised support for individuals who are aged 16 and above. I also provide support in developing effective coping skills and emotional regulation. No matter what you're going through, I am committed to helping you regain control and to feel more like yourself through genuine connection, collaboration, and with strategies that work for your lifestyle.
1300 898 963 View 1300 898 963
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Global Care Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Hello, I'm Toula, with 11 years experience, counselling. My passion lies in nurturing relationships, families and individuals. I offer a unique perspective to understand your world and challenges better. I specialize in individual sessions, as well as working with families and couples. While group sessions may present challenges, they often yield significant benefits. With expertise in Grief Counseling, Relationship Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Coaching, and Case Management, I am equipped to guide you through various life situations.
Hello, I'm Toula, with 11 years experience, counselling. My passion lies in nurturing relationships, families and individuals. I offer a unique perspective to understand your world and challenges better. I specialize in individual sessions, as well as working with families and couples. While group sessions may present challenges, they often yield significant benefits. With expertise in Grief Counseling, Relationship Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Coaching, and Case Management, I am equipped to guide you through various life situations.
(03) 8400 0297 View (03) 8400 0297
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Sue Dawson
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Are you stressed, depressed, anxious, feeling alone or overwhelmed? As a Somatic Psychotherapist, Kinesiologist I support you gently, to mental, emotional and physical health and well being. Together we address how your issues are affecting you at a body-mind, and essential level. As a result of our work together you will feel better improve your relationships, heal trauma, create more wellbeing and more easily achieve your goals. I focus on you as the individual you are, how you relate in relationships and to yourself. New experiences create changed outcomes for you in your life
Are you stressed, depressed, anxious, feeling alone or overwhelmed? As a Somatic Psychotherapist, Kinesiologist I support you gently, to mental, emotional and physical health and well being. Together we address how your issues are affecting you at a body-mind, and essential level. As a result of our work together you will feel better improve your relationships, heal trauma, create more wellbeing and more easily achieve your goals. I focus on you as the individual you are, how you relate in relationships and to yourself. New experiences create changed outcomes for you in your life
(03) 8771 5614 View (03) 8771 5614
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Isabelle Skutela
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Online Only
Hi, I’m Isabelle, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a deep passion for helping clients struggling with their mental health navigate life’s challenges. I have recently opened my services for bulk-billing for clients with a valid Mental Health Care Plan (no out of pocket cost to you) and I am currently available to support new clients (video/telehealth support). If you do not have a Mental Health Care Plan, please contact me directly for more information regarding fees.
Hi, I’m Isabelle, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a deep passion for helping clients struggling with their mental health navigate life’s challenges. I have recently opened my services for bulk-billing for clients with a valid Mental Health Care Plan (no out of pocket cost to you) and I am currently available to support new clients (video/telehealth support). If you do not have a Mental Health Care Plan, please contact me directly for more information regarding fees.
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A Meaningful Chat
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
You are here because you feel like you (or someone you know) may need therapy and are reading through profiles of strangers, scrolling through their videos and photos. It's a pretty common part of being on the internet nowadays, along with scrolling through memes and videos of food and cats. You may be looking for connection. Someone who speaks to you and may get you and your life story. I know what’s like, because I’ve been on that side of the screen going through that same process. Today may not be the day you choose to call or email, but you are scoping what’s there and most of it may sound pretty similar profile to profile.
You are here because you feel like you (or someone you know) may need therapy and are reading through profiles of strangers, scrolling through their videos and photos. It's a pretty common part of being on the internet nowadays, along with scrolling through memes and videos of food and cats. You may be looking for connection. Someone who speaks to you and may get you and your life story. I know what’s like, because I’ve been on that side of the screen going through that same process. Today may not be the day you choose to call or email, but you are scoping what’s there and most of it may sound pretty similar profile to profile.
(02) 4504 0175 View (02) 4504 0175
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Rhona Rafferty
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Counsellor with over a decade of experience in both private practice and the National Health Service (NHS), across Australia and the United Kingdom. Additionally, I am a trained doula, a hypno-birthing practitioner, and an accredited member of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and Australian Counselling Association (ACA). In therapy, I don’t give advice or tell clients how they "should" feel. Rather, I provide a nonjudgemental, safe space where clients can work through challenges or gain support in processing their experiences.
I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist and Counsellor with over a decade of experience in both private practice and the National Health Service (NHS), across Australia and the United Kingdom. Additionally, I am a trained doula, a hypno-birthing practitioner, and an accredited member of the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) and Australian Counselling Association (ACA). In therapy, I don’t give advice or tell clients how they "should" feel. Rather, I provide a nonjudgemental, safe space where clients can work through challenges or gain support in processing their experiences.
(02) 5503 7210 View (02) 5503 7210
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Judy Poll
Psychologist, MA
Malvern, VIC 3144
Judy at Connect2Change aims to create a calm welcoming space for you to pause, reflect and work to better manage what’s painful in life, as well as strengthen what is working well. What kind of person do you want to be? What’s the stuff that’s getting in the way? How do you want to treat yourself? Your body? Other people? Judy sees adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, and is currently taking new clients!
Judy at Connect2Change aims to create a calm welcoming space for you to pause, reflect and work to better manage what’s painful in life, as well as strengthen what is working well. What kind of person do you want to be? What’s the stuff that’s getting in the way? How do you want to treat yourself? Your body? Other people? Judy sees adolescents, young adults, adults, and families, and is currently taking new clients!
(03) 7003 2750 View (03) 7003 2750
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Natalie Harrod
Social Worker, MSc, AMHSW
Online Only
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on your individual needs and goals.
I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on your individual needs and goals.
(03) 8771 4620 View (03) 8771 4620
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Wildwoods Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Sometimes people experience a difficult patch in their lives and they need a safe and supportive space to talk things through. Other times it may be a more enduring difficulty where assessment, therapy, and ongoing support during recovery may be important. Every person is unique, as is their path to feeling mental well being.
Sometimes people experience a difficult patch in their lives and they need a safe and supportive space to talk things through. Other times it may be a more enduring difficulty where assessment, therapy, and ongoing support during recovery may be important. Every person is unique, as is their path to feeling mental well being.
(03) 5905 9972 View (03) 5905 9972
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Emilie Alciato
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
I provide counselling and art therapy to help women crossing challenging times particularly during pregnancy, the perinatal period, the early stages of motherhood. Through my gentle approach women can feel heard, process emotions, gain a sense of choice, clarity and empowerment. This is important to feel at peace and bring more joy in your day to day life.
I provide counselling and art therapy to help women crossing challenging times particularly during pregnancy, the perinatal period, the early stages of motherhood. Through my gentle approach women can feel heard, process emotions, gain a sense of choice, clarity and empowerment. This is important to feel at peace and bring more joy in your day to day life.
(03) 5905 9209 View (03) 5905 9209
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Ashley Ogilvie
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Edithvale, VIC 3196
Hello, I'm Ashley, a Scottish-born psychotherapist and arts therapist practicing in Edithvale, SE Melbourne. I specialise in supporting young people, adults, and parents who are navigating challenges and striving for positive change in their lives. My approach is deeply client-centered and integrative, ensuring that therapy is personalised to meet your unique needs. Together, we will explore challenges, foster personal growth, and empower you to make meaningful changes. Trust is fundamental in my practice—I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and authentic space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings.
Hello, I'm Ashley, a Scottish-born psychotherapist and arts therapist practicing in Edithvale, SE Melbourne. I specialise in supporting young people, adults, and parents who are navigating challenges and striving for positive change in their lives. My approach is deeply client-centered and integrative, ensuring that therapy is personalised to meet your unique needs. Together, we will explore challenges, foster personal growth, and empower you to make meaningful changes. Trust is fundamental in my practice—I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and authentic space where you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings.
(03) 8771 4024 View (03) 8771 4024
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Natalie Morris
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Keilor, VIC 3036
I enjoy working with clients of all ages, particularly adults and adolescents, to improve clients' wellbeing and help them achieve their goals. I have a particular interest in working with neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, panic and phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and tic disorders. I also enjoy conducting all types of assessments, including cognitive, educational, and neurodevelopmental condition assessments, and strive to provide both assessments and therapy from a neurodiversity affirming perspective.
I enjoy working with clients of all ages, particularly adults and adolescents, to improve clients' wellbeing and help them achieve their goals. I have a particular interest in working with neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, panic and phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and tic disorders. I also enjoy conducting all types of assessments, including cognitive, educational, and neurodevelopmental condition assessments, and strive to provide both assessments and therapy from a neurodiversity affirming perspective.
(03) 8338 1335 View (03) 8338 1335
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Dr Yamam Abuzinadah
Psychotherapist, PhD, PACFA
Online Only
Have you carried pain in silence because “people like us” don’t talk about mental health? I work with clients who feel torn between cultures, family expectations, and their own identity. Many navigate trauma, generational conflict, anxiety, depression, or the pressure to be the strong one. They want clarity, emotional relief, and a place where their culture, language, and story are understood. I offer a safe, culturally aware space to explore your experiences, make sense of long-standing patterns, and reconnect with your authentic self.
Have you carried pain in silence because “people like us” don’t talk about mental health? I work with clients who feel torn between cultures, family expectations, and their own identity. Many navigate trauma, generational conflict, anxiety, depression, or the pressure to be the strong one. They want clarity, emotional relief, and a place where their culture, language, and story are understood. I offer a safe, culturally aware space to explore your experiences, make sense of long-standing patterns, and reconnect with your authentic self.
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Bella Charter
Social Worker, MA
South Yarra, VIC 3141
Hi, I’m Bella (she/her), I’m a social worker and trauma therapist. I'm passionate about supporting people through trauma integration, nervous system regulation and periods of feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. I’ve worked across a range of settings, including therapeutic, community, and clinical environments, and I bring a calm and compassionate approach. If you are longing for a space to slow down and feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood, reach out. Together we gently make sense of your experiences, build practical tools, and support you to reconnect with yourself and explore new ways of being and relating.
Hi, I’m Bella (she/her), I’m a social worker and trauma therapist. I'm passionate about supporting people through trauma integration, nervous system regulation and periods of feeling stuck or disconnected from themselves. I’ve worked across a range of settings, including therapeutic, community, and clinical environments, and I bring a calm and compassionate approach. If you are longing for a space to slow down and feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood, reach out. Together we gently make sense of your experiences, build practical tools, and support you to reconnect with yourself and explore new ways of being and relating.
0431 343 580 View 0431 343 580
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Fiona Gabriel
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
My passion is for people in need of change. As a trained Counsellor, I provide a compassionate and safe environment for adults, couples and young people to explore their concerns in order to achieve solution-focussed outcomes. I believe that with the assistance of Counselling, clients are able to overcome the deep traumas of life, finding healing and wholeness. I use a combination of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy.
My passion is for people in need of change. As a trained Counsellor, I provide a compassionate and safe environment for adults, couples and young people to explore their concerns in order to achieve solution-focussed outcomes. I believe that with the assistance of Counselling, clients are able to overcome the deep traumas of life, finding healing and wholeness. I use a combination of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy.
(03) 8771 5942 View (03) 8771 5942
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Louisa Gibson
Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Caulfield South, VIC 3162
Have you been showing up for everyone else, but feel like you’re falling apart inside? Life can be complex and overwhelming, and at times it’s hard to see a way forward. With the right support, you can find clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of purpose. I can help you navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, anger, and the stresses that life brings. Together, we can work towards a calmer, more connected, and meaningful life. Take the first step today—reach out to begin your journey toward change.
Have you been showing up for everyone else, but feel like you’re falling apart inside? Life can be complex and overwhelming, and at times it’s hard to see a way forward. With the right support, you can find clarity, healing, and a renewed sense of purpose. I can help you navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, anger, and the stresses that life brings. Together, we can work towards a calmer, more connected, and meaningful life. Take the first step today—reach out to begin your journey toward change.
(03) 7003 2384 View (03) 7003 2384
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Lauren Michelle Ban
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My name is Lauren and I am passionate about helping people connect with themselves more deeply. I have over 10 years experience working with trauma in private practice, as a researcher and with the Centre for Survivors of Torture and Trauma. I use a range of therapeutic techniques to help people become more present in their lives and develop a sense of safety in the world, their relationships and in their own body. Through loving presence and techniques from Focusing and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), I help people access their own deep sense of inner knowing.
My name is Lauren and I am passionate about helping people connect with themselves more deeply. I have over 10 years experience working with trauma in private practice, as a researcher and with the Centre for Survivors of Torture and Trauma. I use a range of therapeutic techniques to help people become more present in their lives and develop a sense of safety in the world, their relationships and in their own body. Through loving presence and techniques from Focusing and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), I help people access their own deep sense of inner knowing.
(03) 5907 5849 View (03) 5907 5849
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.