Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Kooyong, VIC
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 a Clinical Psychologist and a qualified Nutritionist. I have a passion for helping people find peace and contentment in their lives, free from emotional distress, and for providing clients with the tools they need to support themselves in the future. I have a particular interest in how diet influences mental health. I am open to seeing adults and adolescents with a range of mental health presentations including weight management, eating disorders, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep problems, anger, and psychosomatic complaints.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and a qualified Nutritionist. I have a passion for helping people find peace and contentment in their lives, free from emotional distress, and for providing clients with the tools they need to support themselves in the future. I have a particular interest in how diet influences mental health. I am open to seeing adults and adolescents with a range of mental health presentations including weight management, eating disorders, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, fatigue, sleep problems, anger, and psychosomatic complaints.
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.
Clinical Psychologist Dr. Addy Dunkley-Smith
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Choosing a psychologist is a big decision, and I suspect you've thought about this for a while. You know that therapy is an investment in yourself, and you don't make investments without doing your research. You are looking for someone you feel safe and comfortable sharing your most difficult thoughts and feelings with. You want someone to listen carefully, to respect you and your experience and to be invested in your goals providing support that is specifically tailored to who you are (otherwise you'd just be buying a self-help book). That's what you deserve!
Choosing a psychologist is a big decision, and I suspect you've thought about this for a while. You know that therapy is an investment in yourself, and you don't make investments without doing your research. You are looking for someone you feel safe and comfortable sharing your most difficult thoughts and feelings with. You want someone to listen carefully, to respect you and your experience and to be invested in your goals providing support that is specifically tailored to who you are (otherwise you'd just be buying a self-help book). That's what you deserve!
Let’s start with this: You are not your ADHD.
You might look like you’re coping — holding down a job, keeping up appearances — but inside, it’s chaotic. The overthinking, the scattered focus, the constant sense that you're behind. Maybe it’s ADHD, anxiety, or just a brain that won’t switch off.
What you want is clarity, calm, and tools that actually help. More than that, you want to feel like yourself again.
I work with people like you to understand your mind, quiet the self-doubt, and build a life that feels manageable and meaningful.
Let’s start with this: You are not your ADHD.
You might look like you’re coping — holding down a job, keeping up appearances — but inside, it’s chaotic. The overthinking, the scattered focus, the constant sense that you're behind. Maybe it’s ADHD, anxiety, or just a brain that won’t switch off.
What you want is clarity, calm, and tools that actually help. More than that, you want to feel like yourself again.
I work with people like you to understand your mind, quiet the self-doubt, and build a life that feels manageable and meaningful.
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If you are a parent/carer of a young child with developmental delay, autism, ADHD and/or Intellectual Disability I am able to provide early intervention support.
My services include early intervention, behaviour support and parenting support for children with developmental delay, autism, intellectual disability, ADHD and anxiety. Older children, teenagers and adults looking for support with trauma, PTSD and other related symptoms I am training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
If you are a parent/carer of a young child with developmental delay, autism, ADHD and/or Intellectual Disability I am able to provide early intervention support.
My services include early intervention, behaviour support and parenting support for children with developmental delay, autism, intellectual disability, ADHD and anxiety. Older children, teenagers and adults looking for support with trauma, PTSD and other related symptoms I am training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Emily Varga - Sunbury Child and Family Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Sunbury, VIC 3429
She works to help each person feel empowered to be themselves, build better friendships, relationships with parents and community, to manage their mental health and to enjoy valued activities including education.
Emily works creatively, drawing on evidence based theory from a variety of disciplines and psychological approaches, to help meet your treatment needs.
She works to help each person feel empowered to be themselves, build better friendships, relationships with parents and community, to manage their mental health and to enjoy valued activities including education.
Emily works creatively, drawing on evidence based theory from a variety of disciplines and psychological approaches, to help meet your treatment needs.
I specialise in Women's Mental Health and Parenting/Relationship Struggles.
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty.
She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
I specialise in Women's Mental Health and Parenting/Relationship Struggles.
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty.
She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
At times, parents can wonder if their child presents with symptoms indicative of ADHD, ASD or a Specific Learning disorder.
Noble Psychology is located in Mornington. In working with children, adolescents, and parents, I provide evidence-based treatment and offer a range of assessments. My goal is to provide therapeutic support to help children, adolescents, parents and caregivers thrive.
At times, parents can wonder if their child presents with symptoms indicative of ADHD, ASD or a Specific Learning disorder.
Noble Psychology is located in Mornington. In working with children, adolescents, and parents, I provide evidence-based treatment and offer a range of assessments. My goal is to provide therapeutic support to help children, adolescents, parents and caregivers thrive.
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
Hi there! My name is Claire and I'm a counsellor specialising in relationship and couples' therapy. I see both couples and individuals in my practice
My approach to counselling starts by allowing space and time to get to know you, and what has brought you to seek support at this time. I enjoy getting to know people from all walks of life, and I aim to create a warm and trusting experience in sessions.
Hi there! My name is Claire and I'm a counsellor specialising in relationship and couples' therapy. I see both couples and individuals in my practice
My approach to counselling starts by allowing space and time to get to know you, and what has brought you to seek support at this time. I enjoy getting to know people from all walks of life, and I aim to create a warm and trusting experience in sessions.
Warm, responsive, and individualised psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups—wherever you are on your mental health journey. Whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed in your relationships, or simply needing space to reflect, I offer a safe place to explore what’s shaped you and how you’d like to grow. Together, we’ll build insight, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with your values to help you live more clearly, confidently, and easily. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about discovering what’s possible when you’re heard, understood, and supported in your challenges!
Warm, responsive, and individualised psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups—wherever you are on your mental health journey. Whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed in your relationships, or simply needing space to reflect, I offer a safe place to explore what’s shaped you and how you’d like to grow. Together, we’ll build insight, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with your values to help you live more clearly, confidently, and easily. Therapy isn’t about fixing you—it’s about discovering what’s possible when you’re heard, understood, and supported in your challenges!
You could be parents wanting some help with dealing with children, teenagers or just struggling between two generations.
I support in pre- marital counselling and I also couples seeking some support to get empathy for each other.
I have offered guidance and support to adolescents in determining goals and providing strategies for their anxieties, as well as aided couples with any conflicts, individuals struggling with grief, and women dealing with relationship issues.
You could be parents wanting some help with dealing with children, teenagers or just struggling between two generations.
I support in pre- marital counselling and I also couples seeking some support to get empathy for each other.
I have offered guidance and support to adolescents in determining goals and providing strategies for their anxieties, as well as aided couples with any conflicts, individuals struggling with grief, and women dealing with relationship issues.
Do you sometimes feel stuck in your life, struggling through your relationships or you feel anxious and depressed and cannot explain why? Would you like to discover more about yourself, find your personal truths and find clarity, resources, and direction in your life? Engaging in therapy can help you through this process, it can facilitate change and support you on your journey toward a meaningful and free life.
Do you sometimes feel stuck in your life, struggling through your relationships or you feel anxious and depressed and cannot explain why? Would you like to discover more about yourself, find your personal truths and find clarity, resources, and direction in your life? Engaging in therapy can help you through this process, it can facilitate change and support you on your journey toward a meaningful and free life.
Natasha also has special interest in coaching, teaching assertiveness and parenting.
Natasha provides evidence-based interventions which draw upon principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and Solution Focused therapy. Using a client-centred approach, Natasha will help guide you on your journey to becoming your own therapist.
Natasha also has special interest in coaching, teaching assertiveness and parenting.
Natasha provides evidence-based interventions which draw upon principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and Solution Focused therapy. Using a client-centred approach, Natasha will help guide you on your journey to becoming your own therapist.
Are you seeking Schema Therapy so you can explore the lifelong schemas that cause stress at home and work? Schemas such as unrelenting standards, self-sacrifice, emotional deprivation, abandonment and approval-seeking undermine our confidence, our mood and our wellbeing. The clients I see are aware that they have patterns that are not working for them at home, in their relationships and in their family life but don't know how to shift them. Schema Therapy improves the way we relate and 'talk' to ourselves, which creates a ripple effect on our self-esteem, our sense of purpose in life, our core values, and our key relationships.
Are you seeking Schema Therapy so you can explore the lifelong schemas that cause stress at home and work? Schemas such as unrelenting standards, self-sacrifice, emotional deprivation, abandonment and approval-seeking undermine our confidence, our mood and our wellbeing. The clients I see are aware that they have patterns that are not working for them at home, in their relationships and in their family life but don't know how to shift them. Schema Therapy improves the way we relate and 'talk' to ourselves, which creates a ripple effect on our self-esteem, our sense of purpose in life, our core values, and our key relationships.
A Clinical Psychologist and Director of Mullum Rd Clinic (Ringwood, ELTHAM, Warrandyte and Croydon). Working with Neurodivergent individuals.. Unique approach with Therapy dogs and other animals being incorporated into therapy sessions (Animal Assisted Therapy). Also offering Equine Assisted Therapy. These approaches are often sought out by individuals who have found room base therapy to be ineffective. Clients who have an interest in nature, the outdoors and animals are usually drawn to this approach.
A Clinical Psychologist and Director of Mullum Rd Clinic (Ringwood, ELTHAM, Warrandyte and Croydon). Working with Neurodivergent individuals.. Unique approach with Therapy dogs and other animals being incorporated into therapy sessions (Animal Assisted Therapy). Also offering Equine Assisted Therapy. These approaches are often sought out by individuals who have found room base therapy to be ineffective. Clients who have an interest in nature, the outdoors and animals are usually drawn to this approach.
All people of all ages can experience difficult times in their life. These may have been caused by an event that has caused distress, issues with family, friendships, relationships, the work place, health issues and countless other situations. Sometimes events have happened long ago and continue to trouble us and impact our life, or the situation may be more recent. It can be difficult to share what is happening. Often we don't want to burden or worry those who care for us; or we may feel uncomfortable talking to people we know. Counselling provides support toward finding resolutions and living life in the best way possible.
All people of all ages can experience difficult times in their life. These may have been caused by an event that has caused distress, issues with family, friendships, relationships, the work place, health issues and countless other situations. Sometimes events have happened long ago and continue to trouble us and impact our life, or the situation may be more recent. It can be difficult to share what is happening. Often we don't want to burden or worry those who care for us; or we may feel uncomfortable talking to people we know. Counselling provides support toward finding resolutions and living life in the best way possible.
This includes birth trauma, postnatal depression, anxiety and anger, the parent-infant relationship and parenting.
The types of issues that Karen has extensive experience and training to work with includes: trauma, perinatal, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, ADHD, ASD, relationships, communication, troubling behaviours, emotional dysregulation and life transitions (endings and beginnings) of relationships, work, health, home, family as well as the end phase.
This includes birth trauma, postnatal depression, anxiety and anger, the parent-infant relationship and parenting.
The types of issues that Karen has extensive experience and training to work with includes: trauma, perinatal, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, ADHD, ASD, relationships, communication, troubling behaviours, emotional dysregulation and life transitions (endings and beginnings) of relationships, work, health, home, family as well as the end phase.
I specialise in child and adolescent psychotherapy, parent/carer therapy and support.
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, which is a therapeutic intervention that aims to look at lies behind your child/adolescents’ behaviour.
As a parent‐infant psychotherapist, intervention involves meeting with parents/carers and infants/children and adolecesents together.
I specialise in child and adolescent psychotherapy, parent/carer therapy and support.
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, which is a therapeutic intervention that aims to look at lies behind your child/adolescents’ behaviour.
As a parent‐infant psychotherapist, intervention involves meeting with parents/carers and infants/children and adolecesents together.
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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.