Attachment-based Psychologists and Therapists in Kooyong, VIC
People often tell me that the reason why they choose to work with me is because they can see that they can be challenged and guided to be the empowered version of themselves, while at the same time feeling safe in the knowledge they are being cared for and supported by a qualified clinical psychologist. I have been a Clinical Psychologist since 2013 and a leadership and life coach since 2009. I am passionate about working with people who are ready to change their unhelpful stories to more empowering and authentic ones.
People often tell me that the reason why they choose to work with me is because they can see that they can be challenged and guided to be the empowered version of themselves, while at the same time feeling safe in the knowledge they are being cared for and supported by a qualified clinical psychologist. I have been a Clinical Psychologist since 2013 and a leadership and life coach since 2009. I am passionate about working with people who are ready to change their unhelpful stories to more empowering and authentic ones.
Hi, I'm Charlotte, a Registered Psychologist and founder of Soulful Growth Psychology based in Camberwell, VIC and online. I am passionate about supporting people aged 14-55yrs with a variety of mental health concerns. I enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth). I’m passionate about trauma-informed care and ensuring I’m meeting the individual care needs of each person who walks through my door!
Hi, I'm Charlotte, a Registered Psychologist and founder of Soulful Growth Psychology based in Camberwell, VIC and online. I am passionate about supporting people aged 14-55yrs with a variety of mental health concerns. I enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth). I’m passionate about trauma-informed care and ensuring I’m meeting the individual care needs of each person who walks through my door!
I am passionate about helping clients deepen their understanding of themselves and how past experiences influence how they feel and cope with challenges. I have a warm, genuine approach which allows therapy to be a space where you can feel comfortable and supported while sharing difficult issues. My goal is to help you to gain new perspectives and build skills that aim to support your wellbeing and therapy needs. I work with adults dealing with many different issues and challenges. I also work with those in the field of emergency services, medical frontline, and the Defence Force.
I am passionate about helping clients deepen their understanding of themselves and how past experiences influence how they feel and cope with challenges. I have a warm, genuine approach which allows therapy to be a space where you can feel comfortable and supported while sharing difficult issues. My goal is to help you to gain new perspectives and build skills that aim to support your wellbeing and therapy needs. I work with adults dealing with many different issues and challenges. I also work with those in the field of emergency services, medical frontline, and the Defence Force.
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I work with adults & couples struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD & complex trauma, relationship difficulties, OCD and other emotional concerns. I approach therapy with a deep curiosity about you - how you see things like noone else. Depending on what brings you to therapy, we may explore how pivotal moments in life have shaped you, your beliefs, and your relationships. And we may also look at practical ways you could bring about the changes you hope for. My aim is to provide a supportive space that helps you understand things more clearly, accept yourself more fully, and feel more capable of meeting life’s challenges.
I work with adults & couples struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD & complex trauma, relationship difficulties, OCD and other emotional concerns. I approach therapy with a deep curiosity about you - how you see things like noone else. Depending on what brings you to therapy, we may explore how pivotal moments in life have shaped you, your beliefs, and your relationships. And we may also look at practical ways you could bring about the changes you hope for. My aim is to provide a supportive space that helps you understand things more clearly, accept yourself more fully, and feel more capable of meeting life’s challenges.
My approach integrates a rich tapestry of therapeutic modalities through a strength-based foundation weaving in attachment-based models, trauma-based therapy, symbolic work and psychodynamic therapy tailored to empower you on your journey toward healing.
At the heart of my work is the commitment to foster a therapeutic space where you can safely navigate through personal challenges, such as relationship issues, attachment difficulties, expat immigration hardships, trauma, grief and depression.
My practice is open to people of all genders, backgrounds, and identities, and I aim to create a safe, supportive space for each individual’s unique experience.
My approach integrates a rich tapestry of therapeutic modalities through a strength-based foundation weaving in attachment-based models, trauma-based therapy, symbolic work and psychodynamic therapy tailored to empower you on your journey toward healing.
At the heart of my work is the commitment to foster a therapeutic space where you can safely navigate through personal challenges, such as relationship issues, attachment difficulties, expat immigration hardships, trauma, grief and depression.
My practice is open to people of all genders, backgrounds, and identities, and I aim to create a safe, supportive space for each individual’s unique experience.
I’m a warm, compassionate, and open-hearted Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience in private practice. I believe in creating a safe, collaborative, and supportive therapeutic relationship where clients feel able to openly explore their experiences, overcome challenges, and create a rich and meaningful life. I work with anxiety, panic attacks, stress, PTSD, complex trauma, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and also offer couples therapy.
I’m a warm, compassionate, and open-hearted Clinical Psychologist with 10 years of experience in private practice. I believe in creating a safe, collaborative, and supportive therapeutic relationship where clients feel able to openly explore their experiences, overcome challenges, and create a rich and meaningful life. I work with anxiety, panic attacks, stress, PTSD, complex trauma, depression, relationship and family difficulties, and also offer couples therapy.
Contemporary Psychology
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Saint Kilda, VIC 3182
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
Hello, my name is Cassie and I'm a clinical psychologist working with adolescents and adults. The main areas I work with are; Anxiety, Low Mood, Perfectionism, OCD, Low Self-Esteem and Trauma. Perhaps you are looking to better understand yourself and your relationships, to connect with your thoughts and feelings, to reduce stress and worry, improve your self-esteem, overcome trauma or work on something from the past that is holding you back? Therapy can provide an opportunity for change. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including: CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused, Narrative, Exposure Therapy and Trauma-informed approaches.
Hello, my name is Cassie and I'm a clinical psychologist working with adolescents and adults. The main areas I work with are; Anxiety, Low Mood, Perfectionism, OCD, Low Self-Esteem and Trauma. Perhaps you are looking to better understand yourself and your relationships, to connect with your thoughts and feelings, to reduce stress and worry, improve your self-esteem, overcome trauma or work on something from the past that is holding you back? Therapy can provide an opportunity for change. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including: CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused, Narrative, Exposure Therapy and Trauma-informed approaches.
I deeply enjoy working with adults & LGBTQ+ people who are navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma. I offer long-term, affirming psychotherapy for individuals who want more than short-term fixes. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-achieving adults seeking a consistent therapeutic relationship with someone who understands their history, supports them through life’s transitions, and offers steady, relational care over time.
I deeply enjoy working with adults & LGBTQ+ people who are navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, and trauma. I offer long-term, affirming psychotherapy for individuals who want more than short-term fixes. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-achieving adults seeking a consistent therapeutic relationship with someone who understands their history, supports them through life’s transitions, and offers steady, relational care over time.
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris is a senior clinical psychologist with further training in psychoanalysis. She has an established private practice and has worked in specialist public mental health services, community health services, and the university sector. She works with people with diverse backgrounds and a broad variety of issues. Her clinical and research expertise includes the impact of complex developmental trauma on personality function and mental health, including early childhood trauma and abuse, responses to traumatic events, and intergenerational risk and protective factors in attachment relationships.
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris is a senior clinical psychologist with further training in psychoanalysis. She has an established private practice and has worked in specialist public mental health services, community health services, and the university sector. She works with people with diverse backgrounds and a broad variety of issues. Her clinical and research expertise includes the impact of complex developmental trauma on personality function and mental health, including early childhood trauma and abuse, responses to traumatic events, and intergenerational risk and protective factors in attachment relationships.
Hi there, I'm Jana, a registered Psychotherapist/Counsellor with a B.Couns. and M.A.C.A. level 4 certification. My practice focuses on supporting young adults, adults, and couples, offering support for various issues including Trauma Counselling, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, Self Harm and Relationship issues.
Hi there, I'm Jana, a registered Psychotherapist/Counsellor with a B.Couns. and M.A.C.A. level 4 certification. My practice focuses on supporting young adults, adults, and couples, offering support for various issues including Trauma Counselling, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Abuse, Self Harm and Relationship issues.
You know what it’s like to feel “almost there” in life—growing personally, nurturing relationships, and learning healing tools—yet the same stuck patterns resurface. Maybe it’s in your partnership, self-confidence, or even how you respond under stress. You’re longing for depth, clarity, and a way forward—not just temporary fixes.
That’s where trauma-informed therapeutic coaching helps. I work with emotionally curious individuals and couples who seek lasting change, without jargon or overwhelm. Together, we’ll compassionately navigate old patterns, rebuild connection, and chart a path to emotional resilience & relational fulfilment.
You know what it’s like to feel “almost there” in life—growing personally, nurturing relationships, and learning healing tools—yet the same stuck patterns resurface. Maybe it’s in your partnership, self-confidence, or even how you respond under stress. You’re longing for depth, clarity, and a way forward—not just temporary fixes.
That’s where trauma-informed therapeutic coaching helps. I work with emotionally curious individuals and couples who seek lasting change, without jargon or overwhelm. Together, we’ll compassionately navigate old patterns, rebuild connection, and chart a path to emotional resilience & relational fulfilment.
If you’re reading this, you might be called to navigate your journey, deeper connection with yourself or sensing something in you is ready to shift. Maybe parts of you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unheard. At TreeEye Therapy, I honour every layer of your experience, the seen, the unseen, the shadow parts, and the parts that are still finding their voice.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. My approach is non-judgmental, and collaborative. I draw from evidence-based modalities, somatic and trauma-informed practices, and holistic integrative approaches to support trauma integration, emotional regulation, and self-empowerment.
If you’re reading this, you might be called to navigate your journey, deeper connection with yourself or sensing something in you is ready to shift. Maybe parts of you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unheard. At TreeEye Therapy, I honour every layer of your experience, the seen, the unseen, the shadow parts, and the parts that are still finding their voice.
You don’t have to navigate this alone. My approach is non-judgmental, and collaborative. I draw from evidence-based modalities, somatic and trauma-informed practices, and holistic integrative approaches to support trauma integration, emotional regulation, and self-empowerment.
Ellen is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents and adults in public health, forensic, education, and private practice settings. Ellen has experience working with a range of presenting concerns.
Ellen's passion lies in working with adolescents (12 years +) and young adults to deal with life's challenges and support them to thrive. Ellen has a special interest in working with trauma and parenting challenges. Ellen is warm, welcoming and inclusive, and creates a supportive space for reflection and growth.
Ellen is a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents and adults in public health, forensic, education, and private practice settings. Ellen has experience working with a range of presenting concerns.
Ellen's passion lies in working with adolescents (12 years +) and young adults to deal with life's challenges and support them to thrive. Ellen has a special interest in working with trauma and parenting challenges. Ellen is warm, welcoming and inclusive, and creates a supportive space for reflection and growth.
Life can be hard, uncertain and confusing, and yet there is an expectation that we inherently know how to live and relate well. This is a fallacy. The realms of the personal are complex, made even more complex when two or more lives come together in relationship. Guidance, mentorship, support and education are necessary elements to navigating the vicissitudes of life and relationship. I therefore guide my clients (individuals, couples and other relationships) through a unique exploratory process of understanding, discovery and growth.
Life can be hard, uncertain and confusing, and yet there is an expectation that we inherently know how to live and relate well. This is a fallacy. The realms of the personal are complex, made even more complex when two or more lives come together in relationship. Guidance, mentorship, support and education are necessary elements to navigating the vicissitudes of life and relationship. I therefore guide my clients (individuals, couples and other relationships) through a unique exploratory process of understanding, discovery and growth.
Alana is a psychosexual therapist specialising in holistic, trauma informed care to support both individuals and partnerships with their sexological needs. Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few. Down to earth and non-judgemental, she helps her clients break down barriers and find the language to communicate their lived experiences with more clarity. All gendered, sexual, racial and cultural identities are welcome and will be respected here.
Alana is a psychosexual therapist specialising in holistic, trauma informed care to support both individuals and partnerships with their sexological needs. Some of these needs may include issues with sexual difficulties, gender or sexual identity, intimacy, pleasure, mismatched libido, desire discrepancies, intimate pain and other relationship struggles just to name a few. Down to earth and non-judgemental, she helps her clients break down barriers and find the language to communicate their lived experiences with more clarity. All gendered, sexual, racial and cultural identities are welcome and will be respected here.
I work best with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating challenges related to trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, parenting, relationships, work stress, or major life transitions. My ideal client is open to exploring their thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behaviour and is motivated to create meaningful, lasting change. Whether the issues are long standing or more recent, I support clients in identifying practical strategies and deeper insights that lead to growth. I genuinely love my work and for as long as I can remember, been interested in people’s stories and how they think, feel and behave.
I work best with individuals, couples, and families who are navigating challenges related to trauma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, parenting, relationships, work stress, or major life transitions. My ideal client is open to exploring their thoughts, emotions, and patterns of behaviour and is motivated to create meaningful, lasting change. Whether the issues are long standing or more recent, I support clients in identifying practical strategies and deeper insights that lead to growth. I genuinely love my work and for as long as I can remember, been interested in people’s stories and how they think, feel and behave.
Rachel is a psychologist and trauma specialist with over eighteen years of experience in clinical, community, not-for-profit, private practice and organisational mental health settings.
Rachel also offers psychological supervision for psychologists and mental health clinicians, and is a board approved supervisor (APHRA).
Rachel is a psychologist and trauma specialist with over eighteen years of experience in clinical, community, not-for-profit, private practice and organisational mental health settings.
Rachel also offers psychological supervision for psychologists and mental health clinicians, and is a board approved supervisor (APHRA).
I specialise in supporting kids, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders or body image concerns. I also enjoy supporting people with fertility issues, or during pregnancy and the postpartum.
I specialise in supporting kids, teens and adults with anxiety, depression, eating disorders or body image concerns. I also enjoy supporting people with fertility issues, or during pregnancy and the postpartum.
With over 20 years’ experience, I provide thoughtful, structured therapy that draws on neuroscience and evidence-based approaches to understand why patterns develop and how to change them.
I work with indivduals and families who appear to be coping on the outside, but feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, disconnection, or recurring difficulties beneath the surface. Many difficulties are not random, they reflect patterns that have developed over time.
With over 20 years’ experience, I provide thoughtful, structured therapy that draws on neuroscience and evidence-based approaches to understand why patterns develop and how to change them.
I work with indivduals and families who appear to be coping on the outside, but feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, disconnection, or recurring difficulties beneath the surface. Many difficulties are not random, they reflect patterns that have developed over time.
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- Armadale
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Attachment-based Therapists
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.