Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Hurstbridge, VIC

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Martin Grinter
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with adults with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction and mood disorders.
Individual and couples therapy. I'm a Clinical Psychologist that helps individuals and couples navigate challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships. My approach is person centered, helping you cultivate greater self-compassion, positive self-image and resilience. I work with couples to help build a stronger friendship, manage conflict in healthier ways, rebuild trust, commitment, and regain their fondness and admiration for one another.
I work with adults with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction and mood disorders.
Individual and couples therapy. I'm a Clinical Psychologist that helps individuals and couples navigate challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships. My approach is person centered, helping you cultivate greater self-compassion, positive self-image and resilience. I work with couples to help build a stronger friendship, manage conflict in healthier ways, rebuild trust, commitment, and regain their fondness and admiration for one another.
(03) 8400 0751 View (03) 8400 0751
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Kate Culy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Maybe you’re experiencing overwhelm, depression, or anxiety?
I’m a down-to-earth life-long learner. My skill lies in making people feel safe and deeply heard. I have extensive training in trauma-informed counselling modalities such as somatic psychotherapy, narrative therapy, ACT, Havening and Compassionate Inquiry. My approach is collaborative, and strengths based which helps to build empowerment and resilience.
Maybe you’re experiencing overwhelm, depression, or anxiety?
I’m a down-to-earth life-long learner. My skill lies in making people feel safe and deeply heard. I have extensive training in trauma-informed counselling modalities such as somatic psychotherapy, narrative therapy, ACT, Havening and Compassionate Inquiry. My approach is collaborative, and strengths based which helps to build empowerment and resilience.
(03) 8400 0416 View (03) 8400 0416
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Kristine Lutter
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, self esteem/self worth, guilt, shame, family of origin issues, bullying and people struggling with infertility. My approach is holistic looking at the physical, social, spiritual (values) and emotional aspects. I attempt to ensure clients feel safe and comfortable before they are able to share what has happened to them. With my experience in this industry, I have trained and supervise counsellors. This has helped me to deepen my understanding of what clients need. Available for online throughout Australia.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, self esteem/self worth, guilt, shame, family of origin issues, bullying and people struggling with infertility. My approach is holistic looking at the physical, social, spiritual (values) and emotional aspects. I attempt to ensure clients feel safe and comfortable before they are able to share what has happened to them. With my experience in this industry, I have trained and supervise counsellors. This has helped me to deepen my understanding of what clients need. Available for online throughout Australia.
(03) 8104 9918 View (03) 8104 9918
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Green Lotus Well-being
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
At Green Lotus Wellbeing, I specialise in providing compassionate counselling services for anxiety disorders, depression, grief, loss, and infertility.
My mission is to offer a safe space for healing and growth, empowering individuals to overcome life's challenges. With a combination of my professional and lived experience, I aim to help you find your inner peace to lead the fulfilling life you deserve. I work with clients of all ages.
At Green Lotus Wellbeing, I specialise in providing compassionate counselling services for anxiety disorders, depression, grief, loss, and infertility.
My mission is to offer a safe space for healing and growth, empowering individuals to overcome life's challenges. With a combination of my professional and lived experience, I aim to help you find your inner peace to lead the fulfilling life you deserve. I work with clients of all ages.
(03) 8104 9691 View (03) 8104 9691
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Avá Joy Sloan
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Online Only
I am passionate about supporting those on a journey of inner healing, growth, discovery and transformation. I am in service of those who ready to connect to the truth of their inner nature, explore their sense of purpose, and develop the unique and innate gifts they came to share with the world.
I am passionate about supporting those on a journey of inner healing, growth, discovery and transformation. I am in service of those who ready to connect to the truth of their inner nature, explore their sense of purpose, and develop the unique and innate gifts they came to share with the world.
(03) 8400 0562 View (03) 8400 0562
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Michelle van Kampen
Psychotherapist, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, relational difficulties, nervous system dysregulation, anxiety, low mood, stress and the effects of family and sexual violence.
Hello, I’m Michelle, a Gestalt Psychotherapist, Supervisor, and Equine-Assisted Practitioner. I specialise in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma—both past and recent—offering holistic, personalised therapy that honours each person’s unique journey. Gestalt therapy helps clients deepen their self-awareness, explore how they make sense of the world, and reconnect with presence, rest, and vitality.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, relational difficulties, nervous system dysregulation, anxiety, low mood, stress and the effects of family and sexual violence.
Hello, I’m Michelle, a Gestalt Psychotherapist, Supervisor, and Equine-Assisted Practitioner. I specialise in supporting individuals who have experienced trauma—both past and recent—offering holistic, personalised therapy that honours each person’s unique journey. Gestalt therapy helps clients deepen their self-awareness, explore how they make sense of the world, and reconnect with presence, rest, and vitality.
(03) 9068 5720 View (03) 9068 5720
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Raphael Elisha
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I can help individuals with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem caused by unhealthy relationships, as well as issues that may be impacting relationships, including personality and anger management issues.
I can help you to reconnect with your partner, build trust that may have been broken and increase intimacy and affection where encounters may be few and far between. If you're constantly arguing and point-scoring, trapped in a familiar argument loop, then I can give you the skills and the space to work as a team and work it all out.
I can help individuals with anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem caused by unhealthy relationships, as well as issues that may be impacting relationships, including personality and anger management issues.
I can help you to reconnect with your partner, build trust that may have been broken and increase intimacy and affection where encounters may be few and far between. If you're constantly arguing and point-scoring, trapped in a familiar argument loop, then I can give you the skills and the space to work as a team and work it all out.
(03) 8338 4411 View (03) 8338 4411
Damien Gafforini
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I have 20 years of experience, in particular supporting those whom have experienced some form of traumatic event (especially sexual abuse). This includes current serving members of the Australian Defence Forces, Veterans and their families (PTSD). I work with children and young people who have behavioural and emotional difficulties and developmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD. I also provide Neurofeedback therapy and EMDR. Essentially if you are ready to engage in therapy, open to exploring current behaviours and how change may occur - Then lets get started!
I have 20 years of experience, in particular supporting those whom have experienced some form of traumatic event (especially sexual abuse). This includes current serving members of the Australian Defence Forces, Veterans and their families (PTSD). I work with children and young people who have behavioural and emotional difficulties and developmental disorders such as ASD and ADHD. I also provide Neurofeedback therapy and EMDR. Essentially if you are ready to engage in therapy, open to exploring current behaviours and how change may occur - Then lets get started!
(03) 9068 6002 View (03) 9068 6002
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Arman Ouveysi
Verified Verified
Serves Area
As a specialist in mental health, he provides expert care for ADHD, Autism, OCD, anxiety, depression, as well as trauma and stress management.
Dr. Arman Ouveysi is a dedicated GP with years of experience in managing both mental and physical health. His holistic approach ensures that each patient receives comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to their unique needs.
As a specialist in mental health, he provides expert care for ADHD, Autism, OCD, anxiety, depression, as well as trauma and stress management.
Dr. Arman Ouveysi is a dedicated GP with years of experience in managing both mental and physical health. His holistic approach ensures that each patient receives comprehensive, compassionate care tailored to their unique needs.
(03) 8400 0363 View (03) 8400 0363
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Stolevska Relationship Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
These therapies may be helpful for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, anger, gambling, low self-esteem or life transitions.
Violeta’s clinical practice with couples combines element of Psychodynamic, Systemic, Cognitive Behavioural and Emotion Focus Therapy to help couples to gain understanding of their past family of origin experiences that influence their current relationships, process their emotions, develop authentic communication and compassion for each other.
These therapies may be helpful for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, anger, gambling, low self-esteem or life transitions.
Violeta’s clinical practice with couples combines element of Psychodynamic, Systemic, Cognitive Behavioural and Emotion Focus Therapy to help couples to gain understanding of their past family of origin experiences that influence their current relationships, process their emotions, develop authentic communication and compassion for each other.
(03) 8771 5930 View (03) 8771 5930

More Therapists Nearby

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Stuart Tyson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Caulfield, VIC 3162
I am a clinical psychologist who works primarily with issues of mood, anxiety, self-worth, attachment, emotion regulation and existential concerns.
I am a warm and kind practitioner who creates an open and non-judgmental space to explore all aspects of your current difficulties and their origins. We work together to cultivate shared understanding, insight and self-compassion, and to help you develop the psychological tools to facilitate meaningful change and growth.
I am a clinical psychologist who works primarily with issues of mood, anxiety, self-worth, attachment, emotion regulation and existential concerns.
I am a warm and kind practitioner who creates an open and non-judgmental space to explore all aspects of your current difficulties and their origins. We work together to cultivate shared understanding, insight and self-compassion, and to help you develop the psychological tools to facilitate meaningful change and growth.
(03) 7003 2858 View (03) 7003 2858
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Jessica Katsamatsas
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
If you’re feeling a bit anxious about starting, don’t sweat it.
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and deeply empathetic. Often, our bodies hold onto tension, trauma, and burnout long after our minds have tried to move on. By blending traditional talk therapy and somatic (body-based) practices, we work with your nervous system to create change that lasts.
If you’re feeling a bit anxious about starting, don’t sweat it.
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and deeply empathetic. Often, our bodies hold onto tension, trauma, and burnout long after our minds have tried to move on. By blending traditional talk therapy and somatic (body-based) practices, we work with your nervous system to create change that lasts.
(07) 2100 4451 View (07) 2100 4451
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Sophie Georgeson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Sophie supports clients with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, big emotions, life changes, coping with chronic illness, relationships, grief / loss, identity and meaning challenges, learning difficulties, managing differences in executive functioning and sensory differences, neurodivergent burnout.
Sophie is a warm and authentic Psychologist who is collaborative and transparent, providing validation and empathy and working in an evidence-based and trauma-informed way. Sophie's goal is to make you feel safe, supported, and give you a sense of agency. Sophie seeks ongoing feedback, adapts to what a person needs, and has an integrative approach.
Sophie supports clients with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, big emotions, life changes, coping with chronic illness, relationships, grief / loss, identity and meaning challenges, learning difficulties, managing differences in executive functioning and sensory differences, neurodivergent burnout.
Sophie is a warm and authentic Psychologist who is collaborative and transparent, providing validation and empathy and working in an evidence-based and trauma-informed way. Sophie's goal is to make you feel safe, supported, and give you a sense of agency. Sophie seeks ongoing feedback, adapts to what a person needs, and has an integrative approach.
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Nerissa O'Keefe Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, OCD, depression, grief and loss, insomnia, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
I am a registered Psychologist with over 8 years of experience in the mental health sector and have been practising as a psychologist since 2020. I also hold a Master of Clinical Counselling. My primary therapeutic approaches include ACT, CBT, and Schema Therapy, while tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs. I offer telehealth sessions.
I work with teens and adults experiencing anxiety, stress, OCD, depression, grief and loss, insomnia, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm, and life transitions.
I am a registered Psychologist with over 8 years of experience in the mental health sector and have been practising as a psychologist since 2020. I also hold a Master of Clinical Counselling. My primary therapeutic approaches include ACT, CBT, and Schema Therapy, while tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs. I offer telehealth sessions.
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Hiro McLeman
Counsellor, PACFA
Thornbury, VIC 3071
I can provide support around sexuality, gender, relationships including ethical non-monogamy, racial and cultural identity, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and other mental health challenges you may face.
Hello I'm Hiro, I'm a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent, mixed Japanese and white therapist. My lived experience informs my therapeutic practice - I embrace an anti-oppressive, de-colonising, spiritual, intersectional-feminist, neurodiverse and queer lens. I'm also a parent and enjoy supporting other LGBTIQ+ parents. I have several years of professional experience working as a Counsellor in LGBTIQ+ community mental health, I provide supervision and am a Clinical member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
I can provide support around sexuality, gender, relationships including ethical non-monogamy, racial and cultural identity, depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and other mental health challenges you may face.
Hello I'm Hiro, I'm a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent, mixed Japanese and white therapist. My lived experience informs my therapeutic practice - I embrace an anti-oppressive, de-colonising, spiritual, intersectional-feminist, neurodiverse and queer lens. I'm also a parent and enjoy supporting other LGBTIQ+ parents. I have several years of professional experience working as a Counsellor in LGBTIQ+ community mental health, I provide supervision and am a Clinical member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
0403 971 788 View 0403 971 788
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Michelle Downs
Social Worker, AMHSW
Tecoma, VIC 3160
Taking the first step is one of the hardest things to do and can often be shrouded in self doubt, lack of confidence and fear.
I am an AMHSW, Accredited EMDR therapist, trained and experienced in attachment-EMDR and Advanced Clinical Resource Therapy. Specialising in c-PTSD, I work with adults impacted by childhood trauma and attachment disruption. Also with acute trauma from violence, SA, accidents, and first responders. As an outcome-focused therapist, I work with individuals to achieve effective and positive results. Understanding the importance of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I naturally put people at ease and provide an open, honest, safe space without judgment. I work with people via NDIS, WorkSafe, GP referral and self referral.
Taking the first step is one of the hardest things to do and can often be shrouded in self doubt, lack of confidence and fear.
I am an AMHSW, Accredited EMDR therapist, trained and experienced in attachment-EMDR and Advanced Clinical Resource Therapy. Specialising in c-PTSD, I work with adults impacted by childhood trauma and attachment disruption. Also with acute trauma from violence, SA, accidents, and first responders. As an outcome-focused therapist, I work with individuals to achieve effective and positive results. Understanding the importance of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I naturally put people at ease and provide an open, honest, safe space without judgment. I work with people via NDIS, WorkSafe, GP referral and self referral.
(03) 5905 7112 View (03) 5905 7112
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Oliver Brooke & Co - IFS Therapy - Adults & Kids
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
3 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3004
For anxiety, depression, or relational trauma, I work with clients on an ongoing basis with Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Oliver is a Certified Internal Family System (IFS) Therapist, ACA Registered Counsellor (Level 4), and ACA Recognised Supervisor. Are you searching for a deeper connection to yourself and others? Are parts of you feeling stuck? Do you feel conflicted inside? Have you tried talking therapy and felt like you weren't getting anywhere? IFS therapy offers a powerful alternative to traditional therapy going directly to the parts of you which are stuck, releasing your true inner potential for connection to yourself, and may shift burdened emotions and beliefs. Allow Oliver to guide you to your true nature with IFS.
For anxiety, depression, or relational trauma, I work with clients on an ongoing basis with Internal Family Systems Therapy.
Oliver is a Certified Internal Family System (IFS) Therapist, ACA Registered Counsellor (Level 4), and ACA Recognised Supervisor. Are you searching for a deeper connection to yourself and others? Are parts of you feeling stuck? Do you feel conflicted inside? Have you tried talking therapy and felt like you weren't getting anywhere? IFS therapy offers a powerful alternative to traditional therapy going directly to the parts of you which are stuck, releasing your true inner potential for connection to yourself, and may shift burdened emotions and beliefs. Allow Oliver to guide you to your true nature with IFS.
(08) 6490 9826 View (08) 6490 9826
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Steps to Soar Psychology & Assessment
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Boronia, VIC 3155
Anxiety, stress, educational assessment (including dyslexia, dysgraphia).
Specialisations include: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Assessment of Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), Intellectual functioning. Support is provided for emotional regulation difficulties, executive functioning challenges, autistic/ADHD/adult burnout, and periods of stress, overwhelm or life transition.
Anxiety, stress, educational assessment (including dyslexia, dysgraphia).
Specialisations include: Anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Assessment of Specific Learning Disorders (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia), Intellectual functioning. Support is provided for emotional regulation difficulties, executive functioning challenges, autistic/ADHD/adult burnout, and periods of stress, overwhelm or life transition.
(03) 8203 5805 View (03) 8203 5805
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Mae - SoulPlay Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
I work with self-doubt, overthinking, people-pleasing, and relationship anxiety.
You've been holding it together carefully. Work, relationships, responsibilities, all accounted for. But something has gone quiet inside. Not dramatically. Just gradually. You've become so serious about life that you've stopped feeling alive in it, and you can't remember when that happened. You don't need a crisis to come to therapy. You need to feel like yourself again. I'm Mae, a Thai psychotherapist based in Thornbury, Melbourne. I work with adults who are thoughtful, high-functioning, and quietly running on empty.
I work with self-doubt, overthinking, people-pleasing, and relationship anxiety.
You've been holding it together carefully. Work, relationships, responsibilities, all accounted for. But something has gone quiet inside. Not dramatically. Just gradually. You've become so serious about life that you've stopped feeling alive in it, and you can't remember when that happened. You don't need a crisis to come to therapy. You need to feel like yourself again. I'm Mae, a Thai psychotherapist based in Thornbury, Melbourne. I work with adults who are thoughtful, high-functioning, and quietly running on empty.
(03) 8400 0345 View (03) 8400 0345
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Esther Sammut Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
These might require attention so that you are feeling better, more empowered and not at the mercy of stress/ anxiety/negative moods which keep coming up.
I believe a life of meaning, fulfillment and happiness is possible for every person, from those with slightly tiresome moods or behaviours to those with severely wounded pasts. It can be achieved through a guided therapeutic process which combines scientific research and experience with careful assessment into each person's mental barriers, unhelpful traits and recurrent emotional patterns. My practice of over 16 years, offers a caring, intuitive, nuanced approach uniquely tailored to your needs while utilizing the latest evidence based, neuro-scientifically informed treatments
These might require attention so that you are feeling better, more empowered and not at the mercy of stress/ anxiety/negative moods which keep coming up.
I believe a life of meaning, fulfillment and happiness is possible for every person, from those with slightly tiresome moods or behaviours to those with severely wounded pasts. It can be achieved through a guided therapeutic process which combines scientific research and experience with careful assessment into each person's mental barriers, unhelpful traits and recurrent emotional patterns. My practice of over 16 years, offers a caring, intuitive, nuanced approach uniquely tailored to your needs while utilizing the latest evidence based, neuro-scientifically informed treatments
(03) 7003 2840 View (03) 7003 2840
Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.