Anxiety Counselling in Kew, VIC

Dr Bruce Alexander has devoted his life to the improvement of physical and psychological health. With over 20 years experience, Melbourne Hypnotherapist, Bruce offers private hypnotherapy consultations at his clinic in Kew. After working for 10 years as a medical researcher, Bruce was seeking a new career where he could support people more directly to improve their own lives. He was inspired to train as a hypnotherapist based on his own successful experience using hypnotherapy to gain control over exam anxiety while he was at university.

Julian's focus is on adult (18+) mental health. He provides treatment for various forms of psychological distress such as anxiety , depression, personality disorders, eating disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders, and addictive behaviours. He works with clients experiencing grief and loss, identity or existential crisis, social alienation, isolation and loneliness. He is interested in helping those with difficulties in relationships, work stress, or managing distressing emotions such as anger or despair.

Supporting adolescents, young adults and adults when they're experiencing stress, anxiety , depression and other related issues, causes can be triggered by relationship issues, school and workplace bullying, lack of self-identity confidence, attachment challenges, as well as worries about future direction, self-doubt, lack of self-esteem, motivation and especially more recently lockdown impacts due to COVID. Additionally leveraging from 25 years in human resources, I also provide guidance for adolescents, young adults and adults in navigating their career pathways and how to negotiate working relationships in the most affective way.

Depressed? Anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Been suffering for some time? Relief can be experienced quickly in a confidential, non judgmental, supportive environment. I'm a caring, down to earth, experienced clinical psychologist who can help you overcome :shyness, insomnia, depression, body image issues, PTSD, social anxiety , public speaking anxiety , worrying excessively about health or other issues, OCD, panic attacks indecisiveness, perfectionism, procrastination and hoarding. Choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision so you are welcome to a free 15 minutes session before making an appointment to see if we click.

Managing difficult emotions, such as feeling down or depressed, sadness, anger, guilt, shame, feelings of emptiness or insecurity Managing mood swings and chronic mood disturbances Reducing stress and burnout Treatment of anxiety disorders including Generalized Anxiety , Social Anxiety , Health Anxiety , Phobias, and Panic Attacks Reducing harm from impulsive behaviours Adjustment to and management of major life events Coping with grief and bereavement Experience related to living with chronic illness Problems related to traumatic experience or abuse Managing distress related to body image concerns Experiences related to identifying as LGBTIQA Difficulties with identity, self-esteem or self-image

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety , panic , depression, or ongoing health issues, we are here to help. Living with mental health concerns is difficult, but we want you to know you’re not alone. At our practice, we provide a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your challenges, and help you develop practical skills and strategies to improve your wellbeing.

May is a Psychologist and PBA Supervisor. May works with various issues, e.g., anxiety , depression, relationship issues, trauma, C-PTSD, gender identity, self-esteem, stress, perfectionism. She provides trauma-informed based counselling. May can help you implement more healthy coping strategies and assist in working through past significant events (i.e., trauma), which may be attributing to current symptoms or reoccurring adverse patterns in life. May strives to foster a safe, and nurturing therapeutic space for all her clients.

Catherine is a Clinical Psychologist with 20 years experience working within the mental health and psychology field. She currently provides therapy for adults 18+ for a variety of concerns. Her niche areas include the treatment of anxiety , therapy for those seeking personal growth and greater life fulfilment and providing therapy to other helping professionals including mental health practitioners. Other common presentations include relationship and workplace difficulties, low self esteem, depression, excessive self criticism, reduced confidence, childhood impacts.

I am a psychologist with extensive experience across a range of corporate and educational settings. I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to explore and resolve challenging personal and relationship issues. I have a passion for working with couples, people looking to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety , eating disorders, anger and grief. I want to help you achieve a better understanding of why you feel the way you do, why you think in a particular way, and to challenge and shift behaviour patterns which are holding you back from experiencing a more connected, fulfilled and meaningful life.

I am a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Supervisor with ten years experience. I have an interest in working with young adults (roughly 18-40) who are experiencing emotional difficulties such as anxiety , depression, life stress and adjustment difficulties, relationship problems, and low self-esteem. I enjoy working with clients who have never previously had any formal assessment and therapy as I feel I provide a positive introduction to what psychology can offer and can help clients to understand themselves in a way they haven't before - which is often the first stage of change. I also see those with chronic problems.

Are you experiencing low mood, finding it hard to stop worrying and feeling dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships or unhappy with your personal or working life? With the busyness of our lives and the pressures and demands we all face daily, our emotional wellbeing is an area which can be neglected. However, there comes a time when we know that it is time to stop and take some action to turn our life around. Counselling with me can help you with the skills and strategies you need to make changes and choices which will allow you to find the satisfaction you seek in the key areas of your life.

Gary is passionate about working with individuals experiencing difficulties with anxiety , stress, depression, self-esteem, sleep, university student challenges, workplace challenges, emotional abuse/ bullying (including what is referred to by some people as “narcissistic abuse”, manipulation and the associated enabling behaviours of others), injustice, anger and challenging life situations. Gary is also passionate about exploring identity, life and career direction and supporting progress towards goals. He aims to help deepen self-awareness, encourage the development of flexibility in thinking, healthy coping and living ways.

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.

I am a Provisional Psychologist dedicated to providing engaging, warm, & compassionate psychological services that are tailored to meet the unique needs of every individual. I believe in working collaboratively with my clients to build strong therapeutic relationships, improve overall wellbeing, & achieve personal goals. My approach to therapy is grounded in creating a thoughtful & open space for clients to explore themselves & their experiences, while actively listening & reflecting on their situations to provide individualised treatment.

Victoria is a part of the Talking Sleep Psychology team. She works with a diverse range of client, supporting clients to move past old patterns and limitations, to gain self-understanding and confidence. Victoria is a specialist in supporting clients to improve their sleep. Treatment incorporates effective strategies for sleep concerns and nightmare, as well as supporting people with anxiety and depression. Victoria is a Provisional Psychologist and Art Therapist, undertaking her work with empathy and diligence. She works with clients to honour and support them on their journey.

Client's well suited to the process I offer present with mood-related symptoms, such as depression and anxiety , or are looking to have a therapeutic process in place that can guide them towards personal growth and development. Either way, each person will have their own goals that they want to set and I can help you to identify them. Specific goals for therapy often involve symptom relief and the use of effective mood management skills. Broad goals often include working towards positive enhancements in one's way of doing life so as to improve their quality of life.

There is a collective desire for good mental health—the capacity to feel at ease, fully present, and confident in steering one's life toward something meaningful. However, life's challenges often lead us to a state of feeling stuck, out of control, and experiencing discomfort. Engaging in therapy provides an opportunity to pause, reflect, and develop understanding. It facilitates an openness to new ideas and the cultivation of more meaningful relationships with both past and present aspects of your life. Therapy offers the opportunity to break free from long-standing patterns, develop new capacities and experience a sense of agency.

I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, having qualified 15 years ago. My particular areas of interest are working with adults experiencing anxiety and/or depression, but I also have experience working with a range of difficulties. I offer a range of evidence based therapies, and draw on these to suit your needs. I take a compassionate and collaborative approach in therapy and we work very much together as a team toward your goals. I value creating a solid and safe therapeutic space where you can genuinely express yourself, and from which you can be empowered and supported to make change.

Dr Monique Steen, PhD, MAPS, is a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years experience working in private, public and community mental health settings, as well as within government agencies and schools. Monique provides clinical psychology services to adults and adolescents with mood disorders (depression, bipolar), anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety , health anxiety , social anxiety ), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, tics/tourette syndrome, posstraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), adjustment disorders, perinatal/postnatal difficulties, grief/loss, and general life stress.