Female Counselling in Hurstbridge, VIC
My approach is based in mindfulness (bringing awareness to the present moment), underpinned by transpersonal and existential psychology. My way of being with clients (inquirers) is open, curious, intuitive and direct. If this resonates with you, please reach out via email to arrange a free 15 min initial consultation.
My approach is based in mindfulness (bringing awareness to the present moment), underpinned by transpersonal and existential psychology. My way of being with clients (inquirers) is open, curious, intuitive and direct. If this resonates with you, please reach out via email to arrange a free 15 min initial consultation.
Are you going through major change in relationships or work life? Do you doubt or shrink or question yourself regularly? Are you feeling low in mood and anxious more than usual? Do you have negative thoughts that trouble you? Do you notice that you are more reactive? Have you experienced bullying or misuse of power? I believe everyone possesses the inner resources to work through tough times given the right support. I am curious about how my clients experience the world, their unique strengths and skills, and what’s important to them. Different approaches suit different people, and I offer a variety of talk and creative therapies.
Are you going through major change in relationships or work life? Do you doubt or shrink or question yourself regularly? Are you feeling low in mood and anxious more than usual? Do you have negative thoughts that trouble you? Do you notice that you are more reactive? Have you experienced bullying or misuse of power? I believe everyone possesses the inner resources to work through tough times given the right support. I am curious about how my clients experience the world, their unique strengths and skills, and what’s important to them. Different approaches suit different people, and I offer a variety of talk and creative therapies.
Rachel Drysdale is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with more than ten years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families across the child protection, education and mental health fields. Rachel works with people experiencing a wide range of challenges, including: depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, grief and loss, bullying, life transitions, family and relationship issues.
Rachel Drysdale is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with more than ten years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families across the child protection, education and mental health fields. Rachel works with people experiencing a wide range of challenges, including: depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, grief and loss, bullying, life transitions, family and relationship issues.
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 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 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.
Andrea Guest
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Hurstbridge, VIC 3099
Not accepting new clients
Prior to starting private practice, I worked for many years with children and families who have experienced abuse and trauma. Whilst I no longer work with children, this developmental lense strongly influences how I approach adult clients because I believe many difficulties that we face as adults have origins in childhood.
Prior to starting private practice, I worked for many years with children and families who have experienced abuse and trauma. Whilst I no longer work with children, this developmental lense strongly influences how I approach adult clients because I believe many difficulties that we face as adults have origins in childhood.
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Hi I’m Christine, psychologist and director at Life Goals psychology. I value evidence based interventions. I’m informed by current research and use the most effective methods for your presenting challenges and diagnoses. -relationship counselling. -play therapy. -adolescent mental health. -life adjustments. -mood disorders. Chronic pain disorders and conditions.
Hi I’m Christine, psychologist and director at Life Goals psychology. I value evidence based interventions. I’m informed by current research and use the most effective methods for your presenting challenges and diagnoses. -relationship counselling. -play therapy. -adolescent mental health. -life adjustments. -mood disorders. Chronic pain disorders and conditions.
As a Generalist Counsellor, Complex Trauma / Grief / PART’s Professional, and Relationship Abuse lived experience Practitioner, I support people to gently attend to challenges impacting their life. Together we can explore, relationship stress or abuse, loss, decision making challenges, daily living pressures, processing of long held significant events or traumatic life timelines, understanding and regulating symptoms activated by anxiety and panic, depression, and PTSD, or living well with a complex mental health diagnosis such as DID. First Nation Peoples, culturally diverse and divergent communities are most welcome.
As a Generalist Counsellor, Complex Trauma / Grief / PART’s Professional, and Relationship Abuse lived experience Practitioner, I support people to gently attend to challenges impacting their life. Together we can explore, relationship stress or abuse, loss, decision making challenges, daily living pressures, processing of long held significant events or traumatic life timelines, understanding and regulating symptoms activated by anxiety and panic, depression, and PTSD, or living well with a complex mental health diagnosis such as DID. First Nation Peoples, culturally diverse and divergent communities are most welcome.
I can support clients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD management, Stress & Burnout, Relationship Issues, Intercultural Relationships, Women's Issues, Men's Issues, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Personal Development & Identity, Life Transition Issues & Life Coaching, Self-Esteem, Navigating Cultural & Religious Issues.
I have a strong interest in cultivating culturally responsive and accessible practices in my work and in the wider mental health industry. I focus on cultivating strong therapeutic relationships with clients from different age groups, cultural and neurodivergent backgrounds through using collaborative intersectional frameworks and maintaining authenticity, empathy, and curiosity in the counselling space with a focus on CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and more, using multiple modalities as and when needed by my clients. If this holistic approach aligns with you, please reach out and we can address any hesitations or questions you may have.
I can support clients with Depression, Anxiety, ADHD management, Stress & Burnout, Relationship Issues, Intercultural Relationships, Women's Issues, Men's Issues, LGBTQIA+ Issues, Personal Development & Identity, Life Transition Issues & Life Coaching, Self-Esteem, Navigating Cultural & Religious Issues.
I have a strong interest in cultivating culturally responsive and accessible practices in my work and in the wider mental health industry. I focus on cultivating strong therapeutic relationships with clients from different age groups, cultural and neurodivergent backgrounds through using collaborative intersectional frameworks and maintaining authenticity, empathy, and curiosity in the counselling space with a focus on CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and more, using multiple modalities as and when needed by my clients. If this holistic approach aligns with you, please reach out and we can address any hesitations or questions you may have.
Iris Ravelle Lockyer
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Yarra Glen, VIC 3775 (Online Only)
Iris is a counselling psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience working with adults in individual therapy. She is passionate about working collaboratively with her clients towards healing, growth, and wholeness. She is a non-judgemental clinician with a warm, gentle style. Iris is a neurodiversity affirming therapist, and she is LGBTQIA+ affirmative and aware.
Iris is a counselling psychologist with over a decade of clinical experience working with adults in individual therapy. She is passionate about working collaboratively with her clients towards healing, growth, and wholeness. She is a non-judgemental clinician with a warm, gentle style. Iris is a neurodiversity affirming therapist, and she is LGBTQIA+ affirmative and aware.
We accept new referrals and we don't currently have a waitlist! If you are interested in booking an appointment please call us and leave a message and we will promptly follow this up with a phone call to discuss your needs. Lavinia McSwain is a registered psychologist with over 15 years experience working in hospitals, community mental health, university and forensic settings. Lavinia has a warm, genuine and collaborative approach. She feels grateful to be part of peoples' journeys and works collaboratively with clients to develop ways to address their difficulties.
We accept new referrals and we don't currently have a waitlist! If you are interested in booking an appointment please call us and leave a message and we will promptly follow this up with a phone call to discuss your needs. Lavinia McSwain is a registered psychologist with over 15 years experience working in hospitals, community mental health, university and forensic settings. Lavinia has a warm, genuine and collaborative approach. She feels grateful to be part of peoples' journeys and works collaboratively with clients to develop ways to address their difficulties.
Wonderful Mind Therapy and Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Doreen, VIC 3754
Nikoo Chamani, Founder and Clinical Art Therapist. She is specialized in autism (assessment and support) and trauma. She is passionate about what she does and tailors interventions to best support her clients and their needs. in her words: "I have lived both in ease and chaos; and have learnt to explore my thoughts in different environments. In music, ceramic, in painting or in writing, I explore my own layers of self and reform my outer with every self-encounter. I believe we human are simple in our best, but to communicate we are far more complex.
Nikoo Chamani, Founder and Clinical Art Therapist. She is specialized in autism (assessment and support) and trauma. She is passionate about what she does and tailors interventions to best support her clients and their needs. in her words: "I have lived both in ease and chaos; and have learnt to explore my thoughts in different environments. In music, ceramic, in painting or in writing, I explore my own layers of self and reform my outer with every self-encounter. I believe we human are simple in our best, but to communicate we are far more complex.
We are very passionate at what we do. With over fifteen years experience working in the Health Sector and directly supporting clients, We understand that life can be difficult sometimes, and at such times, a good shoulder to Cry and lean on is priority. You can count on us to work side by side with you while you regain Hope and rebuild your future. "Recovery is Real"
We are very passionate at what we do. With over fifteen years experience working in the Health Sector and directly supporting clients, We understand that life can be difficult sometimes, and at such times, a good shoulder to Cry and lean on is priority. You can count on us to work side by side with you while you regain Hope and rebuild your future. "Recovery is Real"
Do you need help to address a problem or concern? Are you experiencing sadness, grief, frustration, fear, confusion or overwhelm? Are you facing changes or transitions in your life and need help? I assist individual adult clients to explore concerns, deal with painful feelings, navigate family/relationship issues and find satisfaction in life. I am a truly 'person-centered' counsellor, with a warmly non-judgmental, compassionate approach. I help you to safely navigate difficult times, decisions, situations, past events and people.... so that you can live your best life.
Do you need help to address a problem or concern? Are you experiencing sadness, grief, frustration, fear, confusion or overwhelm? Are you facing changes or transitions in your life and need help? I assist individual adult clients to explore concerns, deal with painful feelings, navigate family/relationship issues and find satisfaction in life. I am a truly 'person-centered' counsellor, with a warmly non-judgmental, compassionate approach. I help you to safely navigate difficult times, decisions, situations, past events and people.... so that you can live your best life.
Jamie Camamile
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Whittlesea, VIC 3757
NO WAIT list - With over 10 years experience I work with a range of presentations including depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, grief and loss, interpersonal issues, sleep assistance and work place injuries. I also have a strong interest and experience working with trauma, including veterans and both survivors and perpetrators of family violence. I am a strong believer in positive psychology and the concept of accessing psychological support to accomplish self-growth.
NO WAIT list - With over 10 years experience I work with a range of presentations including depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, grief and loss, interpersonal issues, sleep assistance and work place injuries. I also have a strong interest and experience working with trauma, including veterans and both survivors and perpetrators of family violence. I am a strong believer in positive psychology and the concept of accessing psychological support to accomplish self-growth.
Erin Jones Therapy (Art and Play Therapy)
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Doreen, VIC 3754
I have a passion working with people to improve their wellbeing and achieve the goals that they set for themselves. I am experienced working with individuals with complex chronic and acute illness and understand the complexities of illness and the impacts this has on a persons mental and emotion state. I also have a large and invested interest in supporting women as they navigate the journey into motherhood (matrescence) and the emotional challenges this can bring along with the change in identity and self. As a mother of 2 young children I understand first hand the day to day challenges being a mother can be.
I have a passion working with people to improve their wellbeing and achieve the goals that they set for themselves. I am experienced working with individuals with complex chronic and acute illness and understand the complexities of illness and the impacts this has on a persons mental and emotion state. I also have a large and invested interest in supporting women as they navigate the journey into motherhood (matrescence) and the emotional challenges this can bring along with the change in identity and self. As a mother of 2 young children I understand first hand the day to day challenges being a mother can be.
Chloe Sutton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Andrews, VIC 3761
I have worked for over 13 years in the public mental health setting. I am passionate about increasing access to mental health support. My approach is warm, collaborative and genuine. I hope we can create a space together which feels safe to explore and make sense of your story. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities such as CAT, EMDR therapy, ACT & CBT and tailor these to each individual. I have my own lived experience of mental health challenges & of suicide loss. I think this helps me connect and support others to make sense of things they may be finding hard in their often messy & complex lives.
I have worked for over 13 years in the public mental health setting. I am passionate about increasing access to mental health support. My approach is warm, collaborative and genuine. I hope we can create a space together which feels safe to explore and make sense of your story. I use a variety of therapeutic modalities such as CAT, EMDR therapy, ACT & CBT and tailor these to each individual. I have my own lived experience of mental health challenges & of suicide loss. I think this helps me connect and support others to make sense of things they may be finding hard in their often messy & complex lives.
I want to help people be and achieve their very best by learning to overcome or manage the challenges that life inevitably throws at us. By understanding themselves and others, tapping into their strengths and adopting the right tools, I believe everyone has the potential to reach their goals and have meaningful relationships.
I want to help people be and achieve their very best by learning to overcome or manage the challenges that life inevitably throws at us. By understanding themselves and others, tapping into their strengths and adopting the right tools, I believe everyone has the potential to reach their goals and have meaningful relationships.
Healthy Young Minds: Psychology for Kids & Teens
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Whittlesea, VIC 3757
HYM is a private child psychology clinic managed by Psychologist Ann Magiris. HYM supports children who are experiencing mental health, learning or behavioural issues. Ann is very passionate about helping your child build their toolbox so they are better equipped to face obstacles and cope with difficult situations. Ann's approach is to establish what is going on for your child and then create a plan, incorporating essential skill development during the therapeutic process. Parents play a vital role in supporting the process so their child can practice skills and make progress. Together we can make a difference!
HYM is a private child psychology clinic managed by Psychologist Ann Magiris. HYM supports children who are experiencing mental health, learning or behavioural issues. Ann is very passionate about helping your child build their toolbox so they are better equipped to face obstacles and cope with difficult situations. Ann's approach is to establish what is going on for your child and then create a plan, incorporating essential skill development during the therapeutic process. Parents play a vital role in supporting the process so their child can practice skills and make progress. Together we can make a difference!
Feeling better is great, but I love to empower people with skills, strategies, and mechanisms to DO better. Strategic Psychotherapy is about effecting measurable change and progress. Talking about things and debriefing is great and comforting, however progress is what really counts.
Feeling better is great, but I love to empower people with skills, strategies, and mechanisms to DO better. Strategic Psychotherapy is about effecting measurable change and progress. Talking about things and debriefing is great and comforting, however progress is what really counts.
I use a collaborative approach to treat a range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety-related disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, sleep disorders, trauma-related disorders, and many more. I am also here to support you through life’s challenges such grief and loss, relationship and marital problems, parenting challenges and living with the impact of chronic health conditions. With expertise in childhood trauma, I bring a strong attachment focus to therapy. I am committed to helping you better understand yourself and how you relate to others, to uncover the patterns that get in the way of your well-being.
I use a collaborative approach to treat a range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety-related disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, sleep disorders, trauma-related disorders, and many more. I am also here to support you through life’s challenges such grief and loss, relationship and marital problems, parenting challenges and living with the impact of chronic health conditions. With expertise in childhood trauma, I bring a strong attachment focus to therapy. I am committed to helping you better understand yourself and how you relate to others, to uncover the patterns that get in the way of your well-being.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as 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 ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
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—both men and women—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.