Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Hughesdale, VIC
Hello, I’m Christine, a registered psychologist. I work with adults managing ADHD or Autism, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief and loss, and mid-life transitions such as perimenopause and menopause. I work well with clients who want their inner experience to be understood and held with care, and who value a collaborative partner to help them recognise patterns, clarify their needs and enhance their wellbeing. I offer a steady, supportive space to reduce overwhelm, make sense of your experiences, and build practical strategies that align with your neurotype, values and daily realities.
Hello, I’m Christine, a registered psychologist. I work with adults managing ADHD or Autism, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief and loss, and mid-life transitions such as perimenopause and menopause. I work well with clients who want their inner experience to be understood and held with care, and who value a collaborative partner to help them recognise patterns, clarify their needs and enhance their wellbeing. I offer a steady, supportive space to reduce overwhelm, make sense of your experiences, and build practical strategies that align with your neurotype, values and daily realities.
Ryan is a counsellor and sex therapist keen to work with LGBTIQA+ communities, migrants and refugees. He/they take an intersectional approach to supporting his clients. He/they have a Master of Counselling and Master of Law from Monash University, a Master of Science in Medicine (SRH) specialising in Psychosexual Therapy from the University of Sydney, a Bachelor of Business, a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology from Curtin University.
Ryan is a counsellor and sex therapist keen to work with LGBTIQA+ communities, migrants and refugees. He/they take an intersectional approach to supporting his clients. He/they have a Master of Counselling and Master of Law from Monash University, a Master of Science in Medicine (SRH) specialising in Psychosexual Therapy from the University of Sydney, a Bachelor of Business, a Graduate Diploma in Education and a Graduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology from Curtin University.
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges.
My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support.
I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges.
My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support.
I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
I work with adults and older adolescents who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or navigating life transitions, relationship difficulties, trauma, ADHD-related concerns, or workplace stress. Many clients seek therapy when patterns that once helped them cope are no longer serving them well. I provide a warm, thoughtful space to understand what is happening, clarify goals, and develop practical strategies using evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs.
I work with adults and older adolescents who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or navigating life transitions, relationship difficulties, trauma, ADHD-related concerns, or workplace stress. Many clients seek therapy when patterns that once helped them cope are no longer serving them well. I provide a warm, thoughtful space to understand what is happening, clarify goals, and develop practical strategies using evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs.
You’ve always been the one who holds it all together: for your children, your partner, your family.
Now you’re quietly falling apart. Perhaps you’re coping with the pain of estrangement, the aftermath of a controlling or emotionally abusive relationship, or the exhaustion of trying to keep everyone else afloat while ignoring your own needs. On the outside, you seem capable; inside, you feel anxious, alone, or disconnected. The old strategies like perfectionism, people-pleasing and staying silent aren’t working anymore.
You’ve always been the one who holds it all together: for your children, your partner, your family.
Now you’re quietly falling apart. Perhaps you’re coping with the pain of estrangement, the aftermath of a controlling or emotionally abusive relationship, or the exhaustion of trying to keep everyone else afloat while ignoring your own needs. On the outside, you seem capable; inside, you feel anxious, alone, or disconnected. The old strategies like perfectionism, people-pleasing and staying silent aren’t working anymore.
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Abby seeks to support her clients via the establishment of a strong therapeutic relationship. In her therapy space, Abby promotes openness, curiosity and a sense of play to ensure her clients feel safe and comfortable sharing their difficulties.
Abby seeks to support her clients via the establishment of a strong therapeutic relationship. In her therapy space, Abby promotes openness, curiosity and a sense of play to ensure her clients feel safe and comfortable sharing their difficulties.
I am a Christian Counsellor with extensive experience supporting individuals, older adults and couples.
Are you an individual, a couple, older adult or carer who is feeling overwhelmed, suffered loss, struggling with your overall wellbeing, chronic illness, struggling navigating difficult relationships, have perhaps built walls around you, feeling depressed, anxious, isolated, suspicious, stuck and you cannot move forward? I believe your story is unique and worthy of being heard within a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space. With a diverse background in aged care, mental health, nursing and pastoral care, I bring depth and heartfelt empathy to help rediscover peace, hope and renewed sense of self.
I am a Christian Counsellor with extensive experience supporting individuals, older adults and couples.
Are you an individual, a couple, older adult or carer who is feeling overwhelmed, suffered loss, struggling with your overall wellbeing, chronic illness, struggling navigating difficult relationships, have perhaps built walls around you, feeling depressed, anxious, isolated, suspicious, stuck and you cannot move forward? I believe your story is unique and worthy of being heard within a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space. With a diverse background in aged care, mental health, nursing and pastoral care, I bring depth and heartfelt empathy to help rediscover peace, hope and renewed sense of self.
The mind and body are inseparable systems. When one heals, the other follows.
The mind and body are inseparable systems, constantly influencing how we think, feel, and act. When stress or uncertainty take hold, neural pathways narrow, and clarity fades.
Through neuroscience-informed counselling and integrative coaching, I help you restore balance to your nervous system and strengthen the neural connections that support calm, confidence, and emotional intelligence. This is not simply about coping; it’s about rewiring the brain for long-term resilience.
The mind and body are inseparable systems. When one heals, the other follows.
The mind and body are inseparable systems, constantly influencing how we think, feel, and act. When stress or uncertainty take hold, neural pathways narrow, and clarity fades.
Through neuroscience-informed counselling and integrative coaching, I help you restore balance to your nervous system and strengthen the neural connections that support calm, confidence, and emotional intelligence. This is not simply about coping; it’s about rewiring the brain for long-term resilience.
Dorian is a PACFA registered Counsellor with over 20 years experience in the health and welfare sector. He provides general therapeutic support to people of all genders and ages, while specializing in men’s mental health and youth mental health. Dorian offers sessions with adults, young people and children, to support a variety of needs.
Dorian is a PACFA registered Counsellor with over 20 years experience in the health and welfare sector. He provides general therapeutic support to people of all genders and ages, while specializing in men’s mental health and youth mental health. Dorian offers sessions with adults, young people and children, to support a variety of needs.
Psychologist & EMDR Therapist with more than 15 years experience working with Trauma, PTSD, Sleep Issues, Depression and Anxiety.
Psychologist & EMDR Therapist with more than 15 years experience working with Trauma, PTSD, Sleep Issues, Depression and Anxiety.
I am a registered psychologist and practising psychoanalyst who works with children, adolescents, and adults from both psychological and psychoanalytic perspectives. I work with a range of difficult experiences and problems, including anxiety, behavioural outbursts and anger, disordered eating and body image issues, intimacy concerns, and transitions in life such as beginning school and parenthood.
I take a humanistic approach in my work, respecting each individual's dignity, agency, and experiences. I aim to foster a safe and productive therapeutic relationship, where your concerns can be heard, understood, and addressed.
I am a registered psychologist and practising psychoanalyst who works with children, adolescents, and adults from both psychological and psychoanalytic perspectives. I work with a range of difficult experiences and problems, including anxiety, behavioural outbursts and anger, disordered eating and body image issues, intimacy concerns, and transitions in life such as beginning school and parenthood.
I take a humanistic approach in my work, respecting each individual's dignity, agency, and experiences. I aim to foster a safe and productive therapeutic relationship, where your concerns can be heard, understood, and addressed.
Reset Therapies' principle therapist (Andrew Dib) is dedicated to being with you on your journey of healing, self-discovery and integration. We are committed to assisting your development of greater awareness and helping you access your resource needs and strategies, those internal and beyond. Therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and goals, empowering you to heal, thrive and develop greater capacity. By creating a safe and supportive space, we seek to empower those on their therapeutic journey to explore themselves and their world more fully and to live more satisfying and meaningful lives.
Reset Therapies' principle therapist (Andrew Dib) is dedicated to being with you on your journey of healing, self-discovery and integration. We are committed to assisting your development of greater awareness and helping you access your resource needs and strategies, those internal and beyond. Therapy sessions are tailored to your needs and goals, empowering you to heal, thrive and develop greater capacity. By creating a safe and supportive space, we seek to empower those on their therapeutic journey to explore themselves and their world more fully and to live more satisfying and meaningful lives.
Immediate Openings Available - Medicare Bulk Billed. Face to face + telehealth. Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness, Emotional Focused Therapy & more. I work from the belief that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, acceptance, validation and understanding. My purpose is to get you unstuck, confident, emotionally intelligent and not afraid to face life. I am passionate about working with Individuals, Adolescents & Couples facilitating meaningful and lasting change. I take pride in my ability to connect in a genuine way with a variety of clients and tailor my approach to best respect each person's potential, strengths.
Immediate Openings Available - Medicare Bulk Billed. Face to face + telehealth. Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness, Emotional Focused Therapy & more. I work from the belief that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, acceptance, validation and understanding. My purpose is to get you unstuck, confident, emotionally intelligent and not afraid to face life. I am passionate about working with Individuals, Adolescents & Couples facilitating meaningful and lasting change. I take pride in my ability to connect in a genuine way with a variety of clients and tailor my approach to best respect each person's potential, strengths.
Jordan Rainone is a registered psychologist with extensive experience supporting adolescents (12+) and adults. He is committed to creating a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, empowered, and respected. With a background in both therapeutic and assessment psychology, Jordan has experience working with individuals navigating a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, social difficulties, low self-esteem, relationship issues, sleep concerns, sexuality, life transitions, and stress. He also works closely with clients with ADHD and autism.
(Jordan currently has no waitlist for new clients)
Jordan Rainone is a registered psychologist with extensive experience supporting adolescents (12+) and adults. He is committed to creating a safe, collaborative space where clients feel heard, empowered, and respected. With a background in both therapeutic and assessment psychology, Jordan has experience working with individuals navigating a range of challenges, including depression, anxiety, social difficulties, low self-esteem, relationship issues, sleep concerns, sexuality, life transitions, and stress. He also works closely with clients with ADHD and autism.
(Jordan currently has no waitlist for new clients)
Clients reach out for many reasons: a career that no longer fits, caring for family member living with dementia, adjusting to retirement, processing loss, or feeling stuck and ready for something different.
I'm a clinical psychologist (PhD) with 16 years across practice, research, and teaching, focused on midlife and later-life mental health, dementia, trauma and posttraumatic growth, and positive ageing. I offer individual therapy and tailored 10-week programs via telehealth, Australia-wide. My approach is warm, evidence-based, down-to-earth, and practical.
Clients reach out for many reasons: a career that no longer fits, caring for family member living with dementia, adjusting to retirement, processing loss, or feeling stuck and ready for something different.
I'm a clinical psychologist (PhD) with 16 years across practice, research, and teaching, focused on midlife and later-life mental health, dementia, trauma and posttraumatic growth, and positive ageing. I offer individual therapy and tailored 10-week programs via telehealth, Australia-wide. My approach is warm, evidence-based, down-to-earth, and practical.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling to cope with the impact of trauma, experiencing low mood, or finding it difficult to move forward after a loss? Perhaps you're feeling stuck, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying the weight of life's challenges on your own. Whatever has brought you here, support is available.
I work with adults and adolescents of all genders, helping them navigate anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, stress, and life transitions. My goal is to provide a warm, safe, and supportive space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, struggling to cope with the impact of trauma, experiencing low mood, or finding it difficult to move forward after a loss? Perhaps you're feeling stuck, disconnected, or exhausted from carrying the weight of life's challenges on your own. Whatever has brought you here, support is available.
I work with adults and adolescents of all genders, helping them navigate anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, stress, and life transitions. My goal is to provide a warm, safe, and supportive space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change.
At different times in our lives we may need support and guidance. This may be to overcome unhelpful patterns or resolve painful emotions. I offer a safe space and through a collaborative approach I assist people to relate to their thoughts and feelings in more helpful ways, reconnect with their inner resources and strengths. My Family Therapy training enables me to help people develop more fulfilling relationships.
At different times in our lives we may need support and guidance. This may be to overcome unhelpful patterns or resolve painful emotions. I offer a safe space and through a collaborative approach I assist people to relate to their thoughts and feelings in more helpful ways, reconnect with their inner resources and strengths. My Family Therapy training enables me to help people develop more fulfilling relationships.
We use a holistic, person-centred and evidence-based approach, combining specialised psychological interventions to support anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, stress, emotional regulation, executive functioning, social challenges and life transitions. Every person is unique, so therapy is tailored to individual needs, strengths and goals, with practical strategies integrated into daily life. Genuine care, neurodiversity-affirming practice and best-practice treatment guide our sessions. Fees are reasonable, and we aim to offer timely appointments when support is most needed.
We use a holistic, person-centred and evidence-based approach, combining specialised psychological interventions to support anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, stress, emotional regulation, executive functioning, social challenges and life transitions. Every person is unique, so therapy is tailored to individual needs, strengths and goals, with practical strategies integrated into daily life. Genuine care, neurodiversity-affirming practice and best-practice treatment guide our sessions. Fees are reasonable, and we aim to offer timely appointments when support is most needed.
Kirra is an AHPRA endorsed clinical psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Kirra works with children, adolescents and adults with a diverse range of presentations. Kirra completes learning assessments, Autism assessments, behavioural assessments and also works with depression, anxiety, general counselling and grief. Appointments are within school hours.
Appointments are supported by a friendly Therapy Dog who provides supportive and calm environment for children and adults. This can also assist with individuals who are hesitant to come to sessions. Chat to us today to see how we can help.
Kirra is an AHPRA endorsed clinical psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Kirra works with children, adolescents and adults with a diverse range of presentations. Kirra completes learning assessments, Autism assessments, behavioural assessments and also works with depression, anxiety, general counselling and grief. Appointments are within school hours.
Appointments are supported by a friendly Therapy Dog who provides supportive and calm environment for children and adults. This can also assist with individuals who are hesitant to come to sessions. Chat to us today to see how we can help.
Do you feel fundamentally broken? Do you find yourself falling back into people pleasing or controlling behaviours, even though you really want to change them? Do you keep finding yourself in relationships with the same sorts of people or in the same type of dynamic?
Lasting change can be possible by being gently curious about what parts are bringing us back into our old patterns, and what beliefs or emotions those parts carry. With practice and insight, you can be aware which parts are driving your actions and compassionately make new choices.
Do you feel fundamentally broken? Do you find yourself falling back into people pleasing or controlling behaviours, even though you really want to change them? Do you keep finding yourself in relationships with the same sorts of people or in the same type of dynamic?
Lasting change can be possible by being gently curious about what parts are bringing us back into our old patterns, and what beliefs or emotions those parts carry. With practice and insight, you can be aware which parts are driving your actions and compassionately make new choices.
Nearby Seniors Therapists Searches for Hughesdale
- Ashburton
- Ashwood
- Bentleigh East
- Burwood
- Carnegie
- Chadstone
- Clayton
- Glen Huntly
- Malvern East
- Mount Waverley
- Murrumbeena
- Oakleigh
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.