Female Counselling in Ivanhoe, VIC

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Catherine Frater
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Catherine is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working the psychology and mental health field. She currently provides therapy for adults 18+. She treats both situational and chronic difficulties. She has much experience and a special interest in the treatment of anxiety. She also regularly works with people experiencing difficulties in their relationships, and those seeking personal growth and greater life fulfilment. Another special interest is providing therapy to other helping professionals, particularly other psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists. She is a passionate and committed therapist.
Catherine is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience working the psychology and mental health field. She currently provides therapy for adults 18+. She treats both situational and chronic difficulties. She has much experience and a special interest in the treatment of anxiety. She also regularly works with people experiencing difficulties in their relationships, and those seeking personal growth and greater life fulfilment. Another special interest is providing therapy to other helping professionals, particularly other psychologists, counsellors and psychotherapists. She is a passionate and committed therapist.
(03) 7003 2131 View (03) 7003 2131
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Manuela Barichello
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Manuela is a skilled psychologist with much experience in Community Health, Medical Centres and Education (Primary-Tertiary). She enjoys teaching her clients new skills, identify their strengths to reach their full potential. If you have suffered grief and loss, trauma, or anxiety/depression you can learn reframing and healing strategies to come to a resolution. If you have suffered inter-relational or situational problems you may benefit from learning emotional regulation and acceptance skills. Manuela will help you achieve the outcomes you want by tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs through effective goal setting.
Manuela is a skilled psychologist with much experience in Community Health, Medical Centres and Education (Primary-Tertiary). She enjoys teaching her clients new skills, identify their strengths to reach their full potential. If you have suffered grief and loss, trauma, or anxiety/depression you can learn reframing and healing strategies to come to a resolution. If you have suffered inter-relational or situational problems you may benefit from learning emotional regulation and acceptance skills. Manuela will help you achieve the outcomes you want by tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs through effective goal setting.
(03) 7003 2012 View (03) 7003 2012
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Counselling in Perth
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
Serves Area
We believe that change comes from within yourself. As the founder at Counselling in Perth with over 20 years experience as a therapist, Nancy Carbone addresses the root cause of issues by working with the underlying feelings and thoughts that drive unwanted behaviors. Her therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves through psychoanalytic practices. Nancy specializes in helping couples and individuals break free from self defeating patterns of behaviour and heal from attachment wounds.
We believe that change comes from within yourself. As the founder at Counselling in Perth with over 20 years experience as a therapist, Nancy Carbone addresses the root cause of issues by working with the underlying feelings and thoughts that drive unwanted behaviors. Her therapeutic approach focuses on helping clients reconnect with their authentic selves through psychoanalytic practices. Nancy specializes in helping couples and individuals break free from self defeating patterns of behaviour and heal from attachment wounds.
(03) 9069 9596 View (03) 9069 9596
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Bree Baxter
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Bree specialises in providing support to relationships as they navigate new challenges and everyday stressors. With a focus on couples counselling and both maternal and paternal mental health, Bree is committed to making therapy both accessible and affordable for couples. Bree is a registered counsellor and professional supervisor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and a certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator. Her approach is designed to empower individuals with practical strategies and meaningful insights that can be applied well beyond the therapy space.
Bree specialises in providing support to relationships as they navigate new challenges and everyday stressors. With a focus on couples counselling and both maternal and paternal mental health, Bree is committed to making therapy both accessible and affordable for couples. Bree is a registered counsellor and professional supervisor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and a certified Gottman Bringing Baby Home Educator. Her approach is designed to empower individuals with practical strategies and meaningful insights that can be applied well beyond the therapy space.
(03) 8400 0041 View (03) 8400 0041
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Clare Galdes
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Online Only
Hello and welcome! I’m Clare, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Therapist offering telehealth therapy to adults and young adults across Australia. My practice focuses on three key areas: addiction and trauma, neurodiversity, and parenting. I work with people navigating the complex intersections of these experiences whether you’re managing a dual diagnosis, supporting a neurodivergent child, or healing from past trauma while trying to stay present in your daily life. While these are my areas of specialty, I also support people with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions.
Hello and welcome! I’m Clare, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Therapist offering telehealth therapy to adults and young adults across Australia. My practice focuses on three key areas: addiction and trauma, neurodiversity, and parenting. I work with people navigating the complex intersections of these experiences whether you’re managing a dual diagnosis, supporting a neurodivergent child, or healing from past trauma while trying to stay present in your daily life. While these are my areas of specialty, I also support people with a wide range of challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions.
(03) 7003 2777 View (03) 7003 2777
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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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Lauren Damos
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Lauren is passionate about enhancing client wellbeing and developing strategies to support psychological and emotional difficulties. Lauren’s personal approach shows warmth, empathy, and compassion. Lauren has experience working with a variety of presentations such as depression, anxiety, stress management, perfectionism, ADHD, difficulties with motivation, sleep concerns, performance psychology, relationship issues and life transitions. Lauren utilises evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), schema therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, psychoeducation and supportive counselling.
Lauren is passionate about enhancing client wellbeing and developing strategies to support psychological and emotional difficulties. Lauren’s personal approach shows warmth, empathy, and compassion. Lauren has experience working with a variety of presentations such as depression, anxiety, stress management, perfectionism, ADHD, difficulties with motivation, sleep concerns, performance psychology, relationship issues and life transitions. Lauren utilises evidence-based interventions such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), schema therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, psychoeducation and supportive counselling.
(03) 8400 0514 View (03) 8400 0514
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Nautilus Clinical Therapy
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
I have over 20 years’ experience working with children, young people, families and individuals in a range of clinical, community and school settings. Using a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic lens, I utilise a range of therapeutic techniques in response to the needs of her clients. Following an initial assessment period, decisions regarding the shape of therapy are made in collaboration with the client or clients, and when applicable, parents.
I have over 20 years’ experience working with children, young people, families and individuals in a range of clinical, community and school settings. Using a psychodynamic and psychoanalytic lens, I utilise a range of therapeutic techniques in response to the needs of her clients. Following an initial assessment period, decisions regarding the shape of therapy are made in collaboration with the client or clients, and when applicable, parents.
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Sarah Brooke
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Welcome! Sarah is a Mental Health Social Worker, Somatic Psychotherapist and Sensorimotor Art Therapist with specialist training in complex trauma and post-traumatic growth. Working in this field for over 15 years, she has professional training in mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy (Hakomi), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Sensorimotor Art Therapy and also psychedelic 'Bad Trip Integration'. She works with nature, creativity, dreams, spiritual growth, humour and compassionate curiosity. Her approach is strongly influenced by attachment and trauma theories, therefore the relationship is seen as key in the therapeutic process.
Welcome! Sarah is a Mental Health Social Worker, Somatic Psychotherapist and Sensorimotor Art Therapist with specialist training in complex trauma and post-traumatic growth. Working in this field for over 15 years, she has professional training in mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy (Hakomi), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Sensorimotor Art Therapy and also psychedelic 'Bad Trip Integration'. She works with nature, creativity, dreams, spiritual growth, humour and compassionate curiosity. Her approach is strongly influenced by attachment and trauma theories, therefore the relationship is seen as key in the therapeutic process.
(03) 9068 6031 View (03) 9068 6031
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Jessica Rosano
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
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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Jennifer Politis
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
I’m an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and the founder of Mindverse Psychology with over a decade of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Many of the families I work with come to therapy seeking clarity, connection, and support. You might be a parent trying to better understand your child’s behaviour, or a young person feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or emotions that are hard to explain. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, social challenges, or developmental concerns, it’s not always easy to know what’s going on—or how to help. You’re not alone, and reaching out is a powerful first step.
I’m an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and the founder of Mindverse Psychology with over a decade of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Many of the families I work with come to therapy seeking clarity, connection, and support. You might be a parent trying to better understand your child’s behaviour, or a young person feeling overwhelmed by school, friendships, or emotions that are hard to explain. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, social challenges, or developmental concerns, it’s not always easy to know what’s going on—or how to help. You’re not alone, and reaching out is a powerful first step.
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Life Minded Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
We are here to help with the following: anxiety, depression, low mood, panic, stress, low confidence, PTSD, intrusive thoughts, grief/loss, relationship or family difficulties, emotional expression challenges, health concerns, sleep issues, work/life balance struggles, and strategies for Autism or ADHD. Cherie, Laura and Alana are here to help!
We are here to help with the following: anxiety, depression, low mood, panic, stress, low confidence, PTSD, intrusive thoughts, grief/loss, relationship or family difficulties, emotional expression challenges, health concerns, sleep issues, work/life balance struggles, and strategies for Autism or ADHD. Cherie, Laura and Alana are here to help!
(03) 8400 0493 View (03) 8400 0493
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Virginia Golding - Bridge
Psychotherapist, MA, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have over 25 years’ experience as psychotherapist, working with Individuals, couples and teens, the LGBTQI community and in organisational psychology. I am also a Clinical Supervisor. I hope to support clients to develop greater self awareness and the practical strategies and tools to create desired and positive changes, in order to live a life that aligns with dreams and values, and to navigate individual relationship and life challenges. I have training in EMDR modality, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, CBT, Aceptance and Commitment Therapy, Transpersonal Psychology and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
I have over 25 years’ experience as psychotherapist, working with Individuals, couples and teens, the LGBTQI community and in organisational psychology. I am also a Clinical Supervisor. I hope to support clients to develop greater self awareness and the practical strategies and tools to create desired and positive changes, in order to live a life that aligns with dreams and values, and to navigate individual relationship and life challenges. I have training in EMDR modality, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, CBT, Aceptance and Commitment Therapy, Transpersonal Psychology and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
(03) 7003 2568 View (03) 7003 2568
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Stefanie Hagger
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ideal client is the person everyone leans on, the professional or parent who is an expert at "holding it together." On the surface, they look fine, but underneath they feel a profound exhaustion from constant performing. They navigate burnout, trauma, or life transitions and need a space where they don't have to be "on." Their goal is to stop just surviving and find themselves again. I provide a grounded, trauma-informed partnership tailored to your nervous system. I am a WorkSafe/NDIS provider offering sessions in Hawthorn East or via Telehealth Australia-wide.
My ideal client is the person everyone leans on, the professional or parent who is an expert at "holding it together." On the surface, they look fine, but underneath they feel a profound exhaustion from constant performing. They navigate burnout, trauma, or life transitions and need a space where they don't have to be "on." Their goal is to stop just surviving and find themselves again. I provide a grounded, trauma-informed partnership tailored to your nervous system. I am a WorkSafe/NDIS provider offering sessions in Hawthorn East or via Telehealth Australia-wide.
(03) 7003 2921 View (03) 7003 2921
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Bel Fin
Psychotherapist, ACA-L3
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I help adults and teens with issues around people, meaning and inner peace. I specialise in parenting, relationships, existential & childhood trauma. Bring yr history, strengths & struggles; I bring presence, training & curiosity. Together, we explore your patterns & find ways to unstick things. Change happens in what we notice & in what we create together. I work with people including Adolescents seeking deeper connection & healing, whatever yr identity. Based on neurobiology, attachment theory, Family Systems, Parts work (like ifs) & Somatic therapy to help you create a life that feels more yours. New appts open in December.
I help adults and teens with issues around people, meaning and inner peace. I specialise in parenting, relationships, existential & childhood trauma. Bring yr history, strengths & struggles; I bring presence, training & curiosity. Together, we explore your patterns & find ways to unstick things. Change happens in what we notice & in what we create together. I work with people including Adolescents seeking deeper connection & healing, whatever yr identity. Based on neurobiology, attachment theory, Family Systems, Parts work (like ifs) & Somatic therapy to help you create a life that feels more yours. New appts open in December.
0430 113 663 View 0430 113 663
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Breeanna Cross
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Health Psych.
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Breeanna is a registered and endorsed clinical health psychologist and credentialed eating disorder therapist. Breeanna is the director of Mind Your Health Centre in Rosanna. She enjoys providing evidence based treatment to a variety of people with mood and anxiety problems; pain management concerns; physical or psychological injury or illnesses; disordered eating, body image and weight management issues; life changes; grief and loss; parenting and relationship problems; performance and supporting health care professionals; assisting with academic and career issues.
Breeanna is a registered and endorsed clinical health psychologist and credentialed eating disorder therapist. Breeanna is the director of Mind Your Health Centre in Rosanna. She enjoys providing evidence based treatment to a variety of people with mood and anxiety problems; pain management concerns; physical or psychological injury or illnesses; disordered eating, body image and weight management issues; life changes; grief and loss; parenting and relationship problems; performance and supporting health care professionals; assisting with academic and career issues.
(03) 8592 7075 View (03) 8592 7075
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Bronwyn Sherar
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi I'm Bronwyn (she/her). I aim to create a sense of home to those that I work with and bring a lot of warmth, presence and care to the therapeutic space. I believe that therapy is inherently relational and provides a unique opportunity to be curious about our relationships with self or other to uncover new wisdom or meaning. I provide counselling for: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges/enhancement, grief & loss, life transitions and post-trauma recovery. I have over 10 years experience in therapeutic support with organisations such as Mind Australia, Headspace, Canteen (cancer support) and La Trobe University
Hi I'm Bronwyn (she/her). I aim to create a sense of home to those that I work with and bring a lot of warmth, presence and care to the therapeutic space. I believe that therapy is inherently relational and provides a unique opportunity to be curious about our relationships with self or other to uncover new wisdom or meaning. I provide counselling for: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges/enhancement, grief & loss, life transitions and post-trauma recovery. I have over 10 years experience in therapeutic support with organisations such as Mind Australia, Headspace, Canteen (cancer support) and La Trobe University
0431 290 159 View 0431 290 159
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Curam Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
My approach to working with clients is collaborative and caring. I believe that the relationship between a client and therapist is one of the most important factors to successful therapy and building a strong, trusting foundation is key. I really enjoy supporting people to work through the emotional blocks which are preventing them from living their fullest life. The focus of my work is usually around developing an understanding a client's story and their unmet needs, supporting them to meet those needs, develop compassion for themselves, and cope with challenges.
My approach to working with clients is collaborative and caring. I believe that the relationship between a client and therapist is one of the most important factors to successful therapy and building a strong, trusting foundation is key. I really enjoy supporting people to work through the emotional blocks which are preventing them from living their fullest life. The focus of my work is usually around developing an understanding a client's story and their unmet needs, supporting them to meet those needs, develop compassion for themselves, and cope with challenges.
(03) 8400 0893 View (03) 8400 0893
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Jasmine Taylor
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I am currently offering psychological support via Telehealth to individuals experiencing fatigue-related conditions such as long covid, chronic fatigue syndrome, and neurodivergent burnout. I also have an interest in supporting neurodivergent adults who have been late-diagnosed or who self-identify with ADHD, AuDHD, or Autism. My therapeutic approach is informed by my values of authenticity, empathy, and connection, and I aim to offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore your unique challenges and strengths.
I am currently offering psychological support via Telehealth to individuals experiencing fatigue-related conditions such as long covid, chronic fatigue syndrome, and neurodivergent burnout. I also have an interest in supporting neurodivergent adults who have been late-diagnosed or who self-identify with ADHD, AuDHD, or Autism. My therapeutic approach is informed by my values of authenticity, empathy, and connection, and I aim to offer you a safe and compassionate space to explore your unique challenges and strengths.
(03) 6174 1779 View (03) 6174 1779