Depression Psychologists and Therapists in Kensington, VIC
I am a clinical psychologist who supports adults and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, and the ongoing effects of past trauma, as well as those who come to therapy seeking greater meaning, clarity, and balance in their lives. I have a particular interest in working with parents during the perinatal period. Becoming a parent can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming, isolating, and unexpected. I enjoy supporting parents to adjust, develop confidence in themselves, and build a stronger connection with their baby.
I am a clinical psychologist who supports adults and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, and the ongoing effects of past trauma, as well as those who come to therapy seeking greater meaning, clarity, and balance in their lives. I have a particular interest in working with parents during the perinatal period. Becoming a parent can be deeply rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming, isolating, and unexpected. I enjoy supporting parents to adjust, develop confidence in themselves, and build a stronger connection with their baby.
If you’re ready for real change (not just talk), this is a focused, results-driven service. I provide evidence-based psychological care to address childhood trauma, PTSD, relationship stress and anxiety. I also offer adult ADHD and Autism assessments. My approach to therapy is structured, practical, and tailored to you, helping you understand patterns, regain control, and make meaningful progress.
If you’re ready for real change (not just talk), this is a focused, results-driven service. I provide evidence-based psychological care to address childhood trauma, PTSD, relationship stress and anxiety. I also offer adult ADHD and Autism assessments. My approach to therapy is structured, practical, and tailored to you, helping you understand patterns, regain control, and make meaningful progress.
Hi! My name is Mel and I am a Clinical Psychologist with 12 years of experience. I enjoy working with individuals 13+ years presenting with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood difficulties, emotional difficulties, low self esteem, adjustment and life stressors, OCD, Phobias, burnout, work stress, trauma, PTSD and body image. I believe that we all have strengths that we draw upon and help us function in the world and it's our job to help you identify what these are and how to utilise them.
Hi! My name is Mel and I am a Clinical Psychologist with 12 years of experience. I enjoy working with individuals 13+ years presenting with anxiety disorders, eating disorders, mood difficulties, emotional difficulties, low self esteem, adjustment and life stressors, OCD, Phobias, burnout, work stress, trauma, PTSD and body image. I believe that we all have strengths that we draw upon and help us function in the world and it's our job to help you identify what these are and how to utilise them.
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
Bright Psych provides a comprehensive psychological service for adolescents and adults.
Many clients are presented with psychological and emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders.
I provide a holistic counselling service that takes into account client's Body-Mind-Spirit. The counselling aims to assist the clients to identify the causes of the current challenge/s and inner strengths in order to make a conscious choice to overcome them and work though towards transforming their life.
Many clients are presented with psychological and emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders.
I provide a holistic counselling service that takes into account client's Body-Mind-Spirit. The counselling aims to assist the clients to identify the causes of the current challenge/s and inner strengths in order to make a conscious choice to overcome them and work though towards transforming their life.
I can understand that for many taking those first steps to seek professional help it can be quite daunting. I am mindful of the need therefore to set people at ease from the outset. I accommodate what differing clients are looking for from a psychologist ranging from finding solutions and learning strategies to process-oriented approaches that provide the opportunity to safely explore, understand, and heal the emotional pain that often underlies psychological stress and problematic behaviour.
I can understand that for many taking those first steps to seek professional help it can be quite daunting. I am mindful of the need therefore to set people at ease from the outset. I accommodate what differing clients are looking for from a psychologist ranging from finding solutions and learning strategies to process-oriented approaches that provide the opportunity to safely explore, understand, and heal the emotional pain that often underlies psychological stress and problematic behaviour.
I work holistically specializing in the areas of Complex Trauma, Abuse, Depression & Anxiety, Life transitioning, Self-awareness & Self-worth, Relationship issues, Confidence, PTSD.
Transformative Therapy is a special sanctuary for women. This is a safe, trusting, and inclusive space for you to share your concerns, challenges or complex situations in confidence. Past experiences can impact our thoughts, our actions, and all our relationships. It can feel lonely in your world as you try to navigate through the confusion & challenges. As a counselling psychotherapist, I work closely beside you as we explore what it means to be you in your experience. I assist you through deep empathy in accessing your strengths & skills to begin transforming your life into one which is meaningful and fulfilling to you.
I work holistically specializing in the areas of Complex Trauma, Abuse, Depression & Anxiety, Life transitioning, Self-awareness & Self-worth, Relationship issues, Confidence, PTSD.
Transformative Therapy is a special sanctuary for women. This is a safe, trusting, and inclusive space for you to share your concerns, challenges or complex situations in confidence. Past experiences can impact our thoughts, our actions, and all our relationships. It can feel lonely in your world as you try to navigate through the confusion & challenges. As a counselling psychotherapist, I work closely beside you as we explore what it means to be you in your experience. I assist you through deep empathy in accessing your strengths & skills to begin transforming your life into one which is meaningful and fulfilling to you.
New Clients Welcome! I believe passionately in being flexible, tailoring sessions, supporting personal development, growth, and insight with evidence based practices. My work is informed by mindfulness, attachment theory, schema therapy, family systems theory, and science. High achievers can appear to be fine on the outside but harbour problems on the inside that they know are impacting their personal lives. Therapy is a safe space to address subtle, chronic, and even complex mental health concerns. Many clients can recognise patterns in their mental health.
New Clients Welcome! I believe passionately in being flexible, tailoring sessions, supporting personal development, growth, and insight with evidence based practices. My work is informed by mindfulness, attachment theory, schema therapy, family systems theory, and science. High achievers can appear to be fine on the outside but harbour problems on the inside that they know are impacting their personal lives. Therapy is a safe space to address subtle, chronic, and even complex mental health concerns. Many clients can recognise patterns in their mental health.
Whilst talking about your present problems can be helpful it is often only a beginning. Over the course of several interviews you may come to recognise a pattern in what you tell me, a pattern of suffering in your life. Psychoanalysis is then a possibility. In the initial phase of the work I will assess whether this longer-term work might be appropriate for you.
Whilst talking about your present problems can be helpful it is often only a beginning. Over the course of several interviews you may come to recognise a pattern in what you tell me, a pattern of suffering in your life. Psychoanalysis is then a possibility. In the initial phase of the work I will assess whether this longer-term work might be appropriate for you.
Do you feel like you’re "doing fine" on the outside while internally struggling with self-criticism or burnout? You may be: exhausted by the pressure to be perfect or meet high expectations, feeling "stuck" despite your outward success, navigating big life shifts or complex cultural/family identities, or tired of overthinking and ready for more confidence.
It’s draining to keep up appearances when you feel overwhelmed. I provide a down-to-earth space where you can slow down, feel understood, and finally address the patterns that are holding you back from a more authentic life.
Do you feel like you’re "doing fine" on the outside while internally struggling with self-criticism or burnout? You may be: exhausted by the pressure to be perfect or meet high expectations, feeling "stuck" despite your outward success, navigating big life shifts or complex cultural/family identities, or tired of overthinking and ready for more confidence.
It’s draining to keep up appearances when you feel overwhelmed. I provide a down-to-earth space where you can slow down, feel understood, and finally address the patterns that are holding you back from a more authentic life.
These therapies can help with managing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and chronic pain—building practical coping strategies, greater resilience, and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
My ideal client is someone navigating challenges such as anxiety, low mood, chronic pain, or life transitions, who feels stuck but is motivated to make change. They want clarity, coping strategies, and a sense of control over their life. Their goals may include improving relationships, building confidence, managing stress, or living more in line with their values. They seek a supportive, collaborative space to understand themselves better, develop practical tools, and create lasting change so they can move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
These therapies can help with managing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and chronic pain—building practical coping strategies, greater resilience, and a more balanced, fulfilling life.
My ideal client is someone navigating challenges such as anxiety, low mood, chronic pain, or life transitions, who feels stuck but is motivated to make change. They want clarity, coping strategies, and a sense of control over their life. Their goals may include improving relationships, building confidence, managing stress, or living more in line with their values. They seek a supportive, collaborative space to understand themselves better, develop practical tools, and create lasting change so they can move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life.
Hi, I am Janine – a clinical psychologist offering both telehealth and F2F services. I believe it is critical that clients feel safe and supported in therapy to make lasting changes in their lives. I use evidence based therapies and adopt a strength-based approach to my work, recognising that we all have abilities, knowledge and capacities that help us function in the world. I work with my clients to identify and build on these strengths while also helping provide new understandings into difficulties, and tools to address these.
Hi, I am Janine – a clinical psychologist offering both telehealth and F2F services. I believe it is critical that clients feel safe and supported in therapy to make lasting changes in their lives. I use evidence based therapies and adopt a strength-based approach to my work, recognising that we all have abilities, knowledge and capacities that help us function in the world. I work with my clients to identify and build on these strengths while also helping provide new understandings into difficulties, and tools to address these.
At Couples Therapy Melbourne, we support individuals and couples facing relationship challenges, emotional disconnection, and communication breakdowns. We work with those struggling to rebuild intimacy, manage conflict, or navigate life transitions such as marriage or parenthood. Our clients often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or past trauma, impacting their relationships. We provide a safe, compassionate space to develop effective communication skills, strengthen emotional bonds, and gain clarity on relationship dynamics. Our goal is to help clients reconnect, heal, and foster healthier, more fulfilling connections.
At Couples Therapy Melbourne, we support individuals and couples facing relationship challenges, emotional disconnection, and communication breakdowns. We work with those struggling to rebuild intimacy, manage conflict, or navigate life transitions such as marriage or parenthood. Our clients often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or past trauma, impacting their relationships. We provide a safe, compassionate space to develop effective communication skills, strengthen emotional bonds, and gain clarity on relationship dynamics. Our goal is to help clients reconnect, heal, and foster healthier, more fulfilling connections.
I counsel people with a range of problems which includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal relationships, personal skills development and self-esteem.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I have completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and I have 20 years experience and professional training in helping people to overcome a wide range of problems.
I counsel people with a range of problems which includes depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, interpersonal relationships, personal skills development and self-esteem.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Counselling Psychologist with extensive experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I have completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and I have 20 years experience and professional training in helping people to overcome a wide range of problems.
Many of my clients are children and teens who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, or challenges at school. Parents often come to me seeking answers, support, and a plan to help their child feel more regulated, understood, and connected. These families want someone who truly “gets it”—who can balance professional skill with warmth and care.
Many of my clients are children and teens who are navigating anxiety, ADHD, autism, or challenges at school. Parents often come to me seeking answers, support, and a plan to help their child feel more regulated, understood, and connected. These families want someone who truly “gets it”—who can balance professional skill with warmth and care.
Her approach addresses issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
Her approach addresses issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship challenges.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co. understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
I am a compassionate and creative Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist, who is Jungian and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed. Using an approach of creative curiosity, we will explore your story to understand outdated and limiting defences and behaviours, to develop conscious alternatives that better suit your current life. Unconscious patterns affect how we think, feel and act, inhibiting our ability to live fully and authentically. With over 25 years experience, I offer a gentle, supportive, flexible and creative approach to explore the deeper layers of your inner world, and move toward meaningful change.
I am a compassionate and creative Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist, who is Jungian and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed. Using an approach of creative curiosity, we will explore your story to understand outdated and limiting defences and behaviours, to develop conscious alternatives that better suit your current life. Unconscious patterns affect how we think, feel and act, inhibiting our ability to live fully and authentically. With over 25 years experience, I offer a gentle, supportive, flexible and creative approach to explore the deeper layers of your inner world, and move toward meaningful change.
Ryan is experienced in supporting individuals with a range of concerns including trauma and stressor-related problems, anxiety, OCD, depression, and relationship issues
Ryan is a registered psychologist with a gentle, empathetic therapy style. Ryan has a calm, reflective personality and a focus on promoting client self-efficacy. Ryan draws from several therapeutic frameworks to support his clients, including ACT, EMDR and psychodynamic perspectives. Ryan aims to work together with his clients to build a collaborative understanding of presenting concerns at their most fundamental levels.
Ryan is experienced in supporting individuals with a range of concerns including trauma and stressor-related problems, anxiety, OCD, depression, and relationship issues
Ryan is a registered psychologist with a gentle, empathetic therapy style. Ryan has a calm, reflective personality and a focus on promoting client self-efficacy. Ryan draws from several therapeutic frameworks to support his clients, including ACT, EMDR and psychodynamic perspectives. Ryan aims to work together with his clients to build a collaborative understanding of presenting concerns at their most fundamental levels.
I am an expert in helping my clients (individuals and couples) to develop and practice effective long-term strategies to tackle their concerns. I provide my clients with a range of practical tools and techniques, which helps them to achieve and maintain their desired outcomes. My clients start changing their circumstances very early in the therapeutic process.
I am an expert in helping my clients (individuals and couples) to develop and practice effective long-term strategies to tackle their concerns. I provide my clients with a range of practical tools and techniques, which helps them to achieve and maintain their desired outcomes. My clients start changing their circumstances very early in the therapeutic process.
I am here to support those experiencing burn-out, high functioning stress, ADHD, depression and anxiety.
I offer warm, flexible, client-centred support with a blend of evidence-based approaches and a down-to-earth, collaborative style. I am passionate about offering neuro-diverse affirming, gender and sexuality affirming, and trauma-informed care.
I am here to support those experiencing burn-out, high functioning stress, ADHD, depression and anxiety.
I offer warm, flexible, client-centred support with a blend of evidence-based approaches and a down-to-earth, collaborative style. I am passionate about offering neuro-diverse affirming, gender and sexuality affirming, and trauma-informed care.
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Depression Therapists
What is the goal of therapy for depression?
Therapy for depression has several major goals. One is to relieve the mental pain of depression, which distorts feeling and thinking so that sufferers cannot see beyond their current state of mind or envision feeling better. Another is to give people the mental tools to recognise and correct the kinds of distorted thinking that turn a problem into a catastrophe and lead to despair. Therapy also teaches people how to process negative emotions in constructive ways, so they have more control over their own emotional reactivity. And it helps people regain the ability to see themselves positively, the motivation to do things, and the capacity for pleasure.
What happens in therapy for depression?
Perhaps most important, no matter the type of therapy, patients form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Patients learn to identify and to challenge their own erroneous beliefs and thoughts that amplify the effects of negative experiences. They learn to identify situations in which they are especially vulnerable. And they learn new patterns of thinking and behaving. They may be given “homework” assignments in which they practice their developing skills. In addition, good therapists regularly monitor patients to assess whether and how much the condition is improving.
What therapy types help with depression?
Several types of short-term therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) helps clients challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs, learn new behavioral strategies, and curb reactivity to distressing situations. Behavioural activation (BA) is a form of therapy often used in conjunction with CBT; it focuses on engagement in rewarding activity as a pathway to changing negative feelings and disturbed mood. Another widely used approach is interpersonal therapy (IPT), which targets the social difficulties that both give rise to and get exacerbated by depression. Therapists may combine approaches as needed.
Can therapy for depression be done online?
Studies have found that online therapy can be highly effective for treating depression, although it may be more challenging to build a good therapist-patient alliance on screen than in person—at least at first. However, online therapy can offer considerable advantages. Accessibility and convenience are tops among them. Some people actually find it easier to talk about problems online than in person. While online therapy typically limits visibility of facial expression and body gestures that give important nonverbal cues to a patient’s state of mind, it can give therapists a glimpse into a patient’s world and life, providing information that can be highly useful in guiding therapy.
How effective is therapy for depression?
Many studies show that therapy is highly effective provided that patients complete the prescribed course of therapy, commonly 16 to 20 sessions. Over the long term, it is more effective than medication and the effects are more enduring. As a result, psychotherapy has the power not just to relieve current suffering but to prevent future episodes of the disorder. Therapy reverses the dysfunction in neural circuitry that disposes individuals to a negative view of themselves, the world, and their future and they acquire coping techniques, problem-solving skills, and understanding of their own vulnerabilities that are useful over the course of a lifetime.