Psychodynamic 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.
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.
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.
I use a range of modalities in my practice including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
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 use a range of modalities in my practice including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy.
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!
Life can feel challenging when past experiences, daily stressors, or how your brain works differently creates barriers to fulfillment. Whether navigating trauma, exploring neurodivergent identity, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm here to support you.
I believe healing happens in relationship—within a safe space where you can explore at your own pace. My approach combines evidence-based practices with deep respect for your individual needs.
Life can feel challenging when past experiences, daily stressors, or how your brain works differently creates barriers to fulfillment. Whether navigating trauma, exploring neurodivergent identity, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm here to support you.
I believe healing happens in relationship—within a safe space where you can explore at your own pace. My approach combines evidence-based practices with deep respect for your individual needs.
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I offer an eclectic and integrated approach to helping client's to successfully manage their lives. I am deeply committed to drawing-out the client's own innate potential to respond to their challenges. I firmly believe the 'obstacle is the way'. Rebates are available for clients with mental health treatment plans from their GP. More information available at www.stillpointpsychology.com.au
I offer an eclectic and integrated approach to helping client's to successfully manage their lives. I am deeply committed to drawing-out the client's own innate potential to respond to their challenges. I firmly believe the 'obstacle is the way'. Rebates are available for clients with mental health treatment plans from their GP. More information available at www.stillpointpsychology.com.au
Dimity is a warm and collaborative psychologist who is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and their families. She has worked across community organisations, public mental health, and schools, and brings a gentle, neuro-affirming approach to all her therapeutic work. Dimity is experienced in supporting young people with trauma histories, low mood, anxiety, school refusal, eating and feeding challenges, and a wide range of behavioural and emotional differences.
Dimity is a warm and collaborative psychologist who is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and their families. She has worked across community organisations, public mental health, and schools, and brings a gentle, neuro-affirming approach to all her therapeutic work. Dimity is experienced in supporting young people with trauma histories, low mood, anxiety, school refusal, eating and feeding challenges, and a wide range of behavioural and emotional differences.
Specialist mental health, eating disorder, and trauma therapy for teenagers (13+) and adults - with an out-of-pocket gap fee of $92.75 when you have a MHCP or EDP and referral from your GP.
I provide individual therapy and, where appropriate, family-based support. Therapy can support change when anxiety, depression, PTSD/c-PTSD, disordered eating or other problems are impacting your life. Treatment focuses stabilisation, understanding the problem in the context of your life and relationships, supporting you to identify your preferred ways of being and living, and empowers you to take the needed steps forward.
Specialist mental health, eating disorder, and trauma therapy for teenagers (13+) and adults - with an out-of-pocket gap fee of $92.75 when you have a MHCP or EDP and referral from your GP.
I provide individual therapy and, where appropriate, family-based support. Therapy can support change when anxiety, depression, PTSD/c-PTSD, disordered eating or other problems are impacting your life. Treatment focuses stabilisation, understanding the problem in the context of your life and relationships, supporting you to identify your preferred ways of being and living, and empowers you to take the needed steps forward.
Opening Doors Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
3 Endorsed
Black Rock, VIC 3193
Waitlist for new clients
Leah Smith, Director and Principal Psychologist of "Opening Doors Psychology" has a passion for working with adolescents (14+ years), young adults/adults, and also works with some couples. Leah is particularly interested in working with eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as, anxiety disorders, trauma, neurodivergence and interpersonal/relational difficulties. Leah strives to provide a safe space for clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, guide clients to and equip them with the necessary skills, to enable them to manage their symptoms and unique difficulties, and address ongoing problematic patterns.
Leah Smith, Director and Principal Psychologist of "Opening Doors Psychology" has a passion for working with adolescents (14+ years), young adults/adults, and also works with some couples. Leah is particularly interested in working with eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as, anxiety disorders, trauma, neurodivergence and interpersonal/relational difficulties. Leah strives to provide a safe space for clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, guide clients to and equip them with the necessary skills, to enable them to manage their symptoms and unique difficulties, and address ongoing problematic patterns.
I provide psychoanalytic treatment, psychotherapy, and counselling services. In my practice, I pay attention to what is unique and singular about each patient, listening with curiosity and without judgement, allowing your own rhythm and pace to guide the work.
I provide psychoanalytic treatment, psychotherapy, and counselling services. In my practice, I pay attention to what is unique and singular about each patient, listening with curiosity and without judgement, allowing your own rhythm and pace to guide the work.
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy to support individuals explore their internal worlds and developmental experiences in a bid to gaining insight into unhealthy patterns and root causes of mental health challenges.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals in a warm and compassionate environment. I work towards providing you a safe space where you can turn toward yourself, explore the complexities of your life, and work toward change and growth. I work with a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and life transitions. I also work with couples to support them in exploring unresolved tensions and defeating patterns, and working through painful emotions toward rekindling connection and intimacy.
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy to support individuals explore their internal worlds and developmental experiences in a bid to gaining insight into unhealthy patterns and root causes of mental health challenges.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals in a warm and compassionate environment. I work towards providing you a safe space where you can turn toward yourself, explore the complexities of your life, and work toward change and growth. I work with a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and life transitions. I also work with couples to support them in exploring unresolved tensions and defeating patterns, and working through painful emotions toward rekindling connection and intimacy.
I'm the founder and registered psychologist for Eunoia Performance Psychology. I work holistically with individuals and athletes presenting with various difficulties in life such as: anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, sexual trauma, addiction, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, body image issues, anger management, relationship issues, ASD, injury rehabilitation, sports performance, motivation, confidence.
I'm the founder and registered psychologist for Eunoia Performance Psychology. I work holistically with individuals and athletes presenting with various difficulties in life such as: anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, sexual trauma, addiction, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, body image issues, anger management, relationship issues, ASD, injury rehabilitation, sports performance, motivation, confidence.
I am super passionate about my work as a Counsellor after many years of working in the corporate world left me searching for a more fulfilling and meaningful career. I find that so many of my clients echo this search – in addition to wanting to address their day-to-day life struggles – they are searching for something more. And this is where I love to be, fully attentive, empathising with my clients but most of all working alongside them to explore ways of improving all aspects of their lives, be that work, relationships, childhood attachment wounds or trauma.
I am super passionate about my work as a Counsellor after many years of working in the corporate world left me searching for a more fulfilling and meaningful career. I find that so many of my clients echo this search – in addition to wanting to address their day-to-day life struggles – they are searching for something more. And this is where I love to be, fully attentive, empathising with my clients but most of all working alongside them to explore ways of improving all aspects of their lives, be that work, relationships, childhood attachment wounds or trauma.
Life can be tough, but you don’t have to face it alone. Counselling can help you navigate your way back to feeling better about life. I’m a compassionate counsellor with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or any other personal issues. Taking that first step toward change is often the hardest, but with new strategies and support change is possible.
Life can be tough, but you don’t have to face it alone. Counselling can help you navigate your way back to feeling better about life. I’m a compassionate counsellor with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or any other personal issues. Taking that first step toward change is often the hardest, but with new strategies and support change is possible.
I am a person-centred psychotherapist who specialises in using Emotion Focused Therapy to create a safe therapeutic space that supports my clients on their growth and healing journeys. Starting with the cultivation of an empathically attuned therapeutic relationship, I will support you in exploring your presenting issues and making sense of the underlying emotional causes. Through this experiential process of discovery, you will gain an awareness of your emotions and work towards processing and transforming them, allowing you to engage with life in a more fulfilling, whole and integrated way.
I am a person-centred psychotherapist who specialises in using Emotion Focused Therapy to create a safe therapeutic space that supports my clients on their growth and healing journeys. Starting with the cultivation of an empathically attuned therapeutic relationship, I will support you in exploring your presenting issues and making sense of the underlying emotional causes. Through this experiential process of discovery, you will gain an awareness of your emotions and work towards processing and transforming them, allowing you to engage with life in a more fulfilling, whole and integrated way.
I am an Emotion Focused (EFT), Psychodynamic and Existentially trained Psychotherapist working with individuals and couples.
I work with clients to create a space grounded in compassion, curiosity and steady focus. Together, we develop awareness and clarity around their current life situation, thoughts and feelings, relational patterns, and where they may feel stuck.
I am an Emotion Focused (EFT), Psychodynamic and Existentially trained Psychotherapist working with individuals and couples.
I work with clients to create a space grounded in compassion, curiosity and steady focus. Together, we develop awareness and clarity around their current life situation, thoughts and feelings, relational patterns, and where they may feel stuck.
I use an integrative approach drawing from psychodynamic and person-centred therapy.
Ethan is a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). He has extensive experience working across schools, hospitals, and community settings in both China and Australia, supporting clients with a wide range of psychological challenges.
I use an integrative approach drawing from psychodynamic and person-centred therapy.
Ethan is a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). He has extensive experience working across schools, hospitals, and community settings in both China and Australia, supporting clients with a wide range of psychological challenges.
Michaela Klabanova
Psychologist, MPsych, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Hampton, VIC 3188
Hello, my name is Michaela, and I'm an open-minded psychologist and (group psychodynamic) psychotherapist whose approach is tailored to each client to empower their growth through Trauma-Informed therapy.
In addition to psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychological support, I complete a range of assessments (1) Cognitive (2) Personality (3) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (4) Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Hello, my name is Michaela, and I'm an open-minded psychologist and (group psychodynamic) psychotherapist whose approach is tailored to each client to empower their growth through Trauma-Informed therapy.
In addition to psychodynamic psychotherapy and psychological support, I complete a range of assessments (1) Cognitive (2) Personality (3) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (4) Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
I utilise an integrative approach using many different modalities and tools such as somatic therapies, attachment theory, psychodynamic approach and internal family systems.
Psychotherapy is a journey of self-discovery, and I honor the complexity and richness of the human experience as a foundation for growth and change. Rather than focusing solely on problem-solving, I view therapy as a space to foster self-compassion for all parts of yourself, understand how past experiences shape present patterns, and cultivate resilience for
I utilise an integrative approach using many different modalities and tools such as somatic therapies, attachment theory, psychodynamic approach and internal family systems.
Psychotherapy is a journey of self-discovery, and I honor the complexity and richness of the human experience as a foundation for growth and change. Rather than focusing solely on problem-solving, I view therapy as a space to foster self-compassion for all parts of yourself, understand how past experiences shape present patterns, and cultivate resilience for
A psychoanalytic therapy is based on talking, which purpose is to learn about oneself. The aim is to find your own voice and your own place. The symptom is not deemed as a mistake, but rather a clue to that person's individual truth. This approach aims to give you time to think more deeply about the causes of your symptoms and build your own unique solutions
A psychoanalytic therapy is based on talking, which purpose is to learn about oneself. The aim is to find your own voice and your own place. The symptom is not deemed as a mistake, but rather a clue to that person's individual truth. This approach aims to give you time to think more deeply about the causes of your symptoms and build your own unique solutions
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.