Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Kangaroo Flat, VIC
Play, create, move and more, to inquire into your inner worlds, develop a deeper sense of self, and build stronger connections to self, others, and the world around. Trauma limits our capacity to see ourselves as we truly are. Playful and creative therapies can strengthen our sense of self, and support healing for both children who have experienced trauma, and adults who have experienced childhood trauma.
Play, create, move and more, to inquire into your inner worlds, develop a deeper sense of self, and build stronger connections to self, others, and the world around. Trauma limits our capacity to see ourselves as we truly are. Playful and creative therapies can strengthen our sense of self, and support healing for both children who have experienced trauma, and adults who have experienced childhood trauma.
I work with parents, families, individuals, and couples, who feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges and want to make sense of their experiences.
I specialise in supporting parents who are struggling with their children’s behaviours, emotions, or relationships & help families rebuild communication, connection, and confidence. I am also passionate about working with women who carry shame, self-doubt, or patterns they don’t fully understand - together we explore where these come from and create change.
I work with parents, families, individuals, and couples, who feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges and want to make sense of their experiences.
I specialise in supporting parents who are struggling with their children’s behaviours, emotions, or relationships & help families rebuild communication, connection, and confidence. I am also passionate about working with women who carry shame, self-doubt, or patterns they don’t fully understand - together we explore where these come from and create change.
People I support could be struggling with parenting issues, grief, separation or divorce.
If you would love your life to be more peaceful, with less overwhelm. You would love to manage feelings of anxiety in a different way. You might want to stop flying off the handle and find more balance. Or maybe you've noticed that there are patterns in your life that you keep repeating and would like to find new ways to move forward. You're ready to improve your relationship with yourself and know that will improve your relationships with the people that matter to you. You are ready to learn some new skills to help you to have more clarity and alignment.
People I support could be struggling with parenting issues, grief, separation or divorce.
If you would love your life to be more peaceful, with less overwhelm. You would love to manage feelings of anxiety in a different way. You might want to stop flying off the handle and find more balance. Or maybe you've noticed that there are patterns in your life that you keep repeating and would like to find new ways to move forward. You're ready to improve your relationship with yourself and know that will improve your relationships with the people that matter to you. You are ready to learn some new skills to help you to have more clarity and alignment.
Life can be exhilarating and scary at the same time. Figuring out what’s important to us and how to get it can be tricky. I particularly love working with 15-25 year olds and anyone who still feels like a big kid..so let’s talk...0402437406. Want to clarify how you got to be who you are? Need help to accept your likeable and not so likeable self? Want to explore your identity and establish your independence? Relationships not going the way you would like?
Life can be exhilarating and scary at the same time. Figuring out what’s important to us and how to get it can be tricky. I particularly love working with 15-25 year olds and anyone who still feels like a big kid..so let’s talk...0402437406. Want to clarify how you got to be who you are? Need help to accept your likeable and not so likeable self? Want to explore your identity and establish your independence? Relationships not going the way you would like?
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Whether I’m working in my role as a supervisor or as a therapist, I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understanding you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships.
I strive to deliver therapy that is collaborative, empowering and practical. Every client is important to me as I believe everyone comes to therapy to not only resolve issues but to enact meaningful change.
Whether I’m working in my role as a supervisor or as a therapist, I do my utmost to provide a warm, supportive and non-judgmental space, so you can express your story and needs. I am committed to understanding you as a whole person, as we build a path forward. Together, we will discover and address the underlying causes of unhelpful patterns of behaviour, thoughts, and emotions that impact your life and relationships.
I strive to deliver therapy that is collaborative, empowering and practical. Every client is important to me as I believe everyone comes to therapy to not only resolve issues but to enact meaningful change.
Louise is a PACFA registered psychotherapist and holistic counsellor. Using targeted interventions, including somatic experiencing and brainspotting, I guide you through life's transitions, fostering self-discovery and growth. I support both lifelong questing and short term crisis. You may be facing uncertainty, anxiety, depression, addiction or an identity crisis. We will work on strategies to manage emotions and adapt to changing circumstances. I create a safe haven to foster self-compassion, self-understanding as you learn to self-regulate, build resilience and communicate your needs as you gain momentum back in your life.
Louise is a PACFA registered psychotherapist and holistic counsellor. Using targeted interventions, including somatic experiencing and brainspotting, I guide you through life's transitions, fostering self-discovery and growth. I support both lifelong questing and short term crisis. You may be facing uncertainty, anxiety, depression, addiction or an identity crisis. We will work on strategies to manage emotions and adapt to changing circumstances. I create a safe haven to foster self-compassion, self-understanding as you learn to self-regulate, build resilience and communicate your needs as you gain momentum back in your life.
• Fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation and debriefing
• Matrescence and complexities of motherhood
• Parenting, relationship dynamics and personal growth
• Menopause as a portal to transformation
• Identity, orientation, life purpose and career shifts
• Chronic pain and long-term health challenges
• Grief, loss and emotional distress
I am an ACA Level 3 registered dedicated women’s health counsellor, trauma-informed mental health clinician, childbirth educator, and somatic psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in supporting women and gender-diverse individuals through life's tender transitions.
Evidence based person-centred counselling grounded in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) - a compassion-oriented approach supporting individuals to build psychological flexibility and live a meaningful life in alignment with their values:
Trauma Focussed ACT;
ACT for Grief & Loss;
ACT for ADHD & Neurodiversity.
• Fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation and debriefing
• Matrescence and complexities of motherhood
• Parenting, relationship dynamics and personal growth
• Menopause as a portal to transformation
• Identity, orientation, life purpose and career shifts
• Chronic pain and long-term health challenges
• Grief, loss and emotional distress
I am an ACA Level 3 registered dedicated women’s health counsellor, trauma-informed mental health clinician, childbirth educator, and somatic psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in supporting women and gender-diverse individuals through life's tender transitions.
Evidence based person-centred counselling grounded in Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) - a compassion-oriented approach supporting individuals to build psychological flexibility and live a meaningful life in alignment with their values:
Trauma Focussed ACT;
ACT for Grief & Loss;
ACT for ADHD & Neurodiversity.
I specialise in providing trauma focussed therapy (EMDR & Internal Family Systems (IFS) for adults, children and young people and am passionate about working with people who are neurodiverse & those coming to terms with childhood trauma or the trauma of being neurodiverse in today’s society. I honour each person’s unique way of being & love working with adolescents & children, fostering healing that builds self-trust, connection & authentic self-expression, developing life long skills, so you can reconnect with yourself, process trauma and feel fully alive again. Our space is safe, respectful, and centered on you.
I specialise in providing trauma focussed therapy (EMDR & Internal Family Systems (IFS) for adults, children and young people and am passionate about working with people who are neurodiverse & those coming to terms with childhood trauma or the trauma of being neurodiverse in today’s society. I honour each person’s unique way of being & love working with adolescents & children, fostering healing that builds self-trust, connection & authentic self-expression, developing life long skills, so you can reconnect with yourself, process trauma and feel fully alive again. Our space is safe, respectful, and centered on you.
Parenting.
Are you struggling with your relationships, mood, anxiety or any other issues and problems? If so it is my mission to provide a therapeutic approach that is based on respect, collaboration, transparency and a meaningful connection with my clients. I use evidence based therapies tailored to an approach that best suits your needs. My dedication is to provide an environment where you feel safe, heard and understood. Helping people achieve their therapeutic goals has been my passion and a privilege for the past 20 years.
Parenting.
Are you struggling with your relationships, mood, anxiety or any other issues and problems? If so it is my mission to provide a therapeutic approach that is based on respect, collaboration, transparency and a meaningful connection with my clients. I use evidence based therapies tailored to an approach that best suits your needs. My dedication is to provide an environment where you feel safe, heard and understood. Helping people achieve their therapeutic goals has been my passion and a privilege for the past 20 years.
I offer a respectful, non-judgmental space where you can explore life transitions, emotional challenges, and relationship concerns at your own pace.
Whether you're navigating the complexities of motherhood, processing past experiences, or seeking greater clarity and connection in your life, I’m here to support you with empathy, curiosity, and care.
I offer a respectful, non-judgmental space where you can explore life transitions, emotional challenges, and relationship concerns at your own pace.
Whether you're navigating the complexities of motherhood, processing past experiences, or seeking greater clarity and connection in your life, I’m here to support you with empathy, curiosity, and care.
My expertise areas are in trauma, problem sexualised behaviours in young people, sexual abuse/assault, DV/FV, mental health, couples, grief, addictions, parenting.
There is no judgement - we are aIl trying to figure ourselves out. If you feel overwhelmed, stuck in a rut, having the same negative experiences/thoughts/feelings, the same negative results be it in a relationship, work, friends, family or just life, this is usually because the root cause has not been discovered just yet despite your best efforts. Together we will discover what has been happening and why. When you understand the 'why', your pathway will become so much clearer. You will then find the way forward that will be in the direction of feeling freer, lighter, more content and more confident in yourself and your life.
My expertise areas are in trauma, problem sexualised behaviours in young people, sexual abuse/assault, DV/FV, mental health, couples, grief, addictions, parenting.
There is no judgement - we are aIl trying to figure ourselves out. If you feel overwhelmed, stuck in a rut, having the same negative experiences/thoughts/feelings, the same negative results be it in a relationship, work, friends, family or just life, this is usually because the root cause has not been discovered just yet despite your best efforts. Together we will discover what has been happening and why. When you understand the 'why', your pathway will become so much clearer. You will then find the way forward that will be in the direction of feeling freer, lighter, more content and more confident in yourself and your life.
Wellselves is a community-focused psychology and allied health clinic providing support for children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families. We believe meaningful change begins with understanding, support and the confidence to move forward. Whether you are facing a difficult period, adjusting to change, or simply wanting to improve your wellbeing, we are here to help.
Wellselves is a community-focused psychology and allied health clinic providing support for children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families. We believe meaningful change begins with understanding, support and the confidence to move forward. Whether you are facing a difficult period, adjusting to change, or simply wanting to improve your wellbeing, we are here to help.
I offer support with relationship building, parenting, clarity of thoughts, addressing behaviours, thought patterns & issues like anxiety & stress.
Kathryn offers Relationship Support & is trained in the Gottman Method. Kathryn also specialises in supporting those with ADHD, Autism & Trauma Based Behaviours; their parents & their carers. She uses Strength-Based Counselling for: Anxiety & Exhaustion; Meditation/Mindfulness; Depression/Life purpose; Relationship building/Family/Teens & Self Empowerment.
I offer support with relationship building, parenting, clarity of thoughts, addressing behaviours, thought patterns & issues like anxiety & stress.
Kathryn offers Relationship Support & is trained in the Gottman Method. Kathryn also specialises in supporting those with ADHD, Autism & Trauma Based Behaviours; their parents & their carers. She uses Strength-Based Counselling for: Anxiety & Exhaustion; Meditation/Mindfulness; Depression/Life purpose; Relationship building/Family/Teens & Self Empowerment.
Hi, I'm Craig (he/him) from Lived Experience Psychology which I established in 2018. I've been a Community Psychologist since 2006 & now based on Jaara/Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Bendigo, VIC, working in person and remotely. I am particularly interested in assisting people facing challenges/setbacks from moderate sized to challenges that have been significant and life changing. I bring a combination of formal qualifications, extensive work experience and my own lived experience of mental ill health and recovery to my practice. You can expect to be met with authenticity, mutuality, and empathy as we work on your journey together.
Hi, I'm Craig (he/him) from Lived Experience Psychology which I established in 2018. I've been a Community Psychologist since 2006 & now based on Jaara/Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Bendigo, VIC, working in person and remotely. I am particularly interested in assisting people facing challenges/setbacks from moderate sized to challenges that have been significant and life changing. I bring a combination of formal qualifications, extensive work experience and my own lived experience of mental ill health and recovery to my practice. You can expect to be met with authenticity, mutuality, and empathy as we work on your journey together.
You’re the strong one. High-functioning, self-aware, always showing up for others — but quietly battling burnout, self-doubt, and anxious relationships. You crave boundaries, clarity, and deeper self-trust. You want to stop spiraling in your head and start feeling safe in your body and relationships. You're not broken — you're exhausted from surviving. You want to feel steady, empowered, and finally free of patterns that no longer serve you — in love, work, and within yourself.
You’re the strong one. High-functioning, self-aware, always showing up for others — but quietly battling burnout, self-doubt, and anxious relationships. You crave boundaries, clarity, and deeper self-trust. You want to stop spiraling in your head and start feeling safe in your body and relationships. You're not broken — you're exhausted from surviving. You want to feel steady, empowered, and finally free of patterns that no longer serve you — in love, work, and within yourself.
I’m a warm, experienced therapist with over 20 years of practice grounded in trauma-informed, neuroscience-based care. I work gently and deeply, supporting clients to feel safer in their bodies, more regulated in their nervous systems, and more connected to who they truly are. I specialise in complex trauma and attachment repair, offering a calm, attuned presence that helps shift long-held patterns and reclaim inner clarity, confidence, and ease.
I’m a warm, experienced therapist with over 20 years of practice grounded in trauma-informed, neuroscience-based care. I work gently and deeply, supporting clients to feel safer in their bodies, more regulated in their nervous systems, and more connected to who they truly are. I specialise in complex trauma and attachment repair, offering a calm, attuned presence that helps shift long-held patterns and reclaim inner clarity, confidence, and ease.
I’m Grace, and I offer therapy for children, teens, adults, and older adults, creating a space where creativity and conversation come together to support healing and growth. With a warm and genuine presence, I create a space for you to explore at your own pace. My approach blends creative therapies—art-making, yoga, meditation, and animal-assisted therapy—with talk-based methods like attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and dyadic developmental
I’m Grace, and I offer therapy for children, teens, adults, and older adults, creating a space where creativity and conversation come together to support healing and growth. With a warm and genuine presence, I create a space for you to explore at your own pace. My approach blends creative therapies—art-making, yoga, meditation, and animal-assisted therapy—with talk-based methods like attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and dyadic developmental
I am a registered Psychologist and a Gestalt psychotherapist, specialising in a holistic and integrative approach to mental health. With over 25 years of experience in the fields of psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, and supervision, I am dedicated to providing a supportive and insightful therapeutic journey for each of my clients. My commitment is to provide a compassionate and empowering environment where clients can gain clarity, develop self-awareness, and find meaningful ways to address their concerns.
I am a registered Psychologist and a Gestalt psychotherapist, specialising in a holistic and integrative approach to mental health. With over 25 years of experience in the fields of psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, and supervision, I am dedicated to providing a supportive and insightful therapeutic journey for each of my clients. My commitment is to provide a compassionate and empowering environment where clients can gain clarity, develop self-awareness, and find meaningful ways to address their concerns.
Melissa Halliwell: Counselling for Life’s Challenges & Lasting Peace
Welcome. If you are navigating life’s challenges, managing overwhelming emotions, or moving through a significant season of change, you don’t have to carry it alone. As an Accredited Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), I provide a safe, trauma-informed, and deeply supportive space for individuals and families from all walks of life.
Whether you are managing daily anxiety, exploring aspects of identity and sexuality, or adapting to major health changes, I tailor my practice to your unique needs. I utilise evidence-based therapies, including CBT
Melissa Halliwell: Counselling for Life’s Challenges & Lasting Peace
Welcome. If you are navigating life’s challenges, managing overwhelming emotions, or moving through a significant season of change, you don’t have to carry it alone. As an Accredited Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), I provide a safe, trauma-informed, and deeply supportive space for individuals and families from all walks of life.
Whether you are managing daily anxiety, exploring aspects of identity and sexuality, or adapting to major health changes, I tailor my practice to your unique needs. I utilise evidence-based therapies, including CBT
Are you feeling that talk therapies aren’t quite getting to the heart of the problem? Are you or your kids experiencing big emotions that appear out of nowhere and can’t quite be explained by words? Do your kids need help, but encouraging them to attend sessions has turned into a weekly carpark battle? Do you want a therapist who can work creatively with your family rather than answering questions like a textbook? Do you wish therapy could just simply feel easier?
Are you feeling that talk therapies aren’t quite getting to the heart of the problem? Are you or your kids experiencing big emotions that appear out of nowhere and can’t quite be explained by words? Do your kids need help, but encouraging them to attend sessions has turned into a weekly carpark battle? Do you want a therapist who can work creatively with your family rather than answering questions like a textbook? Do you wish therapy could just simply feel easier?
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.