Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Kyneton, VIC

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Little Steps Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Kyneton, VIC 3444
Jean, the counsellor at Little Steps Counselling, supports children, teenagers, adults, and families experiencing emotional, behavioural, and relational challenges. This includes anxiety, school stress, identity and friendship difficulties in young people, as well as stress, grief, trauma, and life transitions in adults. Families often seek support to improve communication and strengthen relationships. Clients usually arrive feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Jean offers calm trauma-informed space to pause understand experiences and develop practical manageable steps build emotional regulation resilience better connections over time
Jean, the counsellor at Little Steps Counselling, supports children, teenagers, adults, and families experiencing emotional, behavioural, and relational challenges. This includes anxiety, school stress, identity and friendship difficulties in young people, as well as stress, grief, trauma, and life transitions in adults. Families often seek support to improve communication and strengthen relationships. Clients usually arrive feeling overwhelmed or stuck. Jean offers calm trauma-informed space to pause understand experiences and develop practical manageable steps build emotional regulation resilience better connections over time
(03) 4427 9929 View (03) 4427 9929
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Rene Spence
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Kyneton, VIC 3444
I work with adults, couples, and adolescents who find themselves caught in familiar patterns in relationships, in their sense of self, or in the quiet feeling that something isn’t quite working. Whether you come alone or together, counselling offers a space to slow things down, reflect, and begin to understand what may be unfolding beneath the surface. Often, people arrive with a sense of repetition; the same tensions in relationships, the same doubts about self-worth, or a lingering question about where life is heading. My approach is thoughtful, evidence-based, and collaborative, shaped around the session as it unfolds.
I work with adults, couples, and adolescents who find themselves caught in familiar patterns in relationships, in their sense of self, or in the quiet feeling that something isn’t quite working. Whether you come alone or together, counselling offers a space to slow things down, reflect, and begin to understand what may be unfolding beneath the surface. Often, people arrive with a sense of repetition; the same tensions in relationships, the same doubts about self-worth, or a lingering question about where life is heading. My approach is thoughtful, evidence-based, and collaborative, shaped around the session as it unfolds.
(03) 4427 7138 View (03) 4427 7138
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Ethos Psychotherapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Kyneton, VIC 3444
Are you experiencing difficulties within yourself or in your relationships? How do you get through life? Do you feel things need to change? I maintain clients' mental health by helping them better understand themselves and their situations so they can find peace, balance and positivity.
Are you experiencing difficulties within yourself or in your relationships? How do you get through life? Do you feel things need to change? I maintain clients' mental health by helping them better understand themselves and their situations so they can find peace, balance and positivity.
(03) 4410 8579 View (03) 4410 8579
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Nina Isabella
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Kyneton, VIC 3444
• Fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation and debriefing • Matrescence and complexities of motherhood • Parenting, relationship dynamics and personal growth • Menopause as a portal to transformation • Identity, orientation, life purpose and career shifts • Chronic pain and long-term health challenges • Grief, loss and emotional distress
I have twenty years of specialist experience supporting women navigating challenges of perinatal mental health; motherhood; menopausing; endometriosis, inflammatory and chronic illness; and pelvic floor dysfunction. Are you seeking soulful, intuitive support through the transitions of womanhood? I’m a holistic women’s health counsellor, childbirth educator and somatic psychotherapist offering care tailored to your unique experience. Womanly Counselling: weaves person-centred therapy with body-aware modalities such as breathwork, mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, to nurture your nervous system while exploring themes including:
• Fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation and debriefing • Matrescence and complexities of motherhood • Parenting, relationship dynamics and personal growth • Menopause as a portal to transformation • Identity, orientation, life purpose and career shifts • Chronic pain and long-term health challenges • Grief, loss and emotional distress
I have twenty years of specialist experience supporting women navigating challenges of perinatal mental health; motherhood; menopausing; endometriosis, inflammatory and chronic illness; and pelvic floor dysfunction. Are you seeking soulful, intuitive support through the transitions of womanhood? I’m a holistic women’s health counsellor, childbirth educator and somatic psychotherapist offering care tailored to your unique experience. Womanly Counselling: weaves person-centred therapy with body-aware modalities such as breathwork, mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, to nurture your nervous system while exploring themes including:
(03) 4422 4945 View (03) 4422 4945
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Sue Drummond
Social Worker, AASW
1 Endorsed
Kyneton, VIC 3444
I have worked as an educator , counsellor and community development worker for 35 years .I have qualifications in Social work, Gestalt therapy , Internal Family Systems therapy and am an EMDR therapist . I have extensive experience supporting clients with depression and anxiety, grief and trauma. I support adolescents and adults . I believe that creating safety and trust between the client and myself is the most important aspect of therapy. I bring warmth and humour to my work with clients and have a gentle and empathic approach. Call me for a free 15 minute chat so you can check if I am a good fit for you .
I have worked as an educator , counsellor and community development worker for 35 years .I have qualifications in Social work, Gestalt therapy , Internal Family Systems therapy and am an EMDR therapist . I have extensive experience supporting clients with depression and anxiety, grief and trauma. I support adolescents and adults . I believe that creating safety and trust between the client and myself is the most important aspect of therapy. I bring warmth and humour to my work with clients and have a gentle and empathic approach. Call me for a free 15 minute chat so you can check if I am a good fit for you .
(03) 4422 4713 View (03) 4422 4713
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Priya Kaul
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
I’m a warm, experienced therapist with over 20 years of practice grounded in trauma-informed, neuroscience-based care. I work gently and deeply, supporting clients to feel safer in their bodies, more regulated in their nervous systems, and more connected to who they truly are. I specialise in complex trauma and attachment repair, offering a calm, attuned presence that helps shift long-held patterns and reclaim inner clarity, confidence, and ease.
I’m a warm, experienced therapist with over 20 years of practice grounded in trauma-informed, neuroscience-based care. I work gently and deeply, supporting clients to feel safer in their bodies, more regulated in their nervous systems, and more connected to who they truly are. I specialise in complex trauma and attachment repair, offering a calm, attuned presence that helps shift long-held patterns and reclaim inner clarity, confidence, and ease.
(03) 4427 7563 View (03) 4427 7563
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Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Serves Area
Laura is an experienced Counselling Psychotherapist who provides a safe & comfortable therapeutic space for people to explore their psycho-social & spiritual needs; and gain deep insights into their motivations, values, purpose, identity, faith beliefs, thoughts, emotions & behaviours. Laura helps clients understand their coping styles and patterns of relationship with others. She focuses on the expectation of mutually, respectful relationship dynamics, self-care & healthy boundaries. Laura helps clients turn imperfect histories of poor-choice, neglect, trauma & abuse into self-narratives of agency, strength, resilience & purpose.
Laura is an experienced Counselling Psychotherapist who provides a safe & comfortable therapeutic space for people to explore their psycho-social & spiritual needs; and gain deep insights into their motivations, values, purpose, identity, faith beliefs, thoughts, emotions & behaviours. Laura helps clients understand their coping styles and patterns of relationship with others. She focuses on the expectation of mutually, respectful relationship dynamics, self-care & healthy boundaries. Laura helps clients turn imperfect histories of poor-choice, neglect, trauma & abuse into self-narratives of agency, strength, resilience & purpose.
(03) 4427 7446 View (03) 4427 7446
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Storge Family Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, AAFT
Serves Area
I work with parents, families, individuals, and couples, who feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges and want to make sense of their experiences.
I specialise in supporting parents who are struggling with their children’s behaviours, emotions, or relationships & help families rebuild communication, connection, and confidence. I am also passionate about working with women who carry shame, self-doubt, or patterns they don’t fully understand - together we explore where these come from and create change.
I work with parents, families, individuals, and couples, who feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges and want to make sense of their experiences.
I specialise in supporting parents who are struggling with their children’s behaviours, emotions, or relationships & help families rebuild communication, connection, and confidence. I am also passionate about working with women who carry shame, self-doubt, or patterns they don’t fully understand - together we explore where these come from and create change.
(03) 4427 9580 View (03) 4427 9580
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Rebecca Bobin
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
Rebecca is a warm and engaging Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years’ experience, and has the ability to genuinely connect with people. Rebecca is skilled at developing a therapeutic space in which her clients feel safe and supported to work on their counselling goals. These may include mood issues (depression, anxiety), interpersonal stressors (relationship or communication issues), diagnostic clarification (autism or ADHD assessments), addressing and resolving trauma, self-development, or learning behavioural and cognitive strategies to managing chronic pain or chronic health conditions.
Rebecca is a warm and engaging Clinical Psychologist with 10+ years’ experience, and has the ability to genuinely connect with people. Rebecca is skilled at developing a therapeutic space in which her clients feel safe and supported to work on their counselling goals. These may include mood issues (depression, anxiety), interpersonal stressors (relationship or communication issues), diagnostic clarification (autism or ADHD assessments), addressing and resolving trauma, self-development, or learning behavioural and cognitive strategies to managing chronic pain or chronic health conditions.
(03) 4420 9743 View (03) 4420 9743
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Streatfeild & Co Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome to Streatfeild & Co Psychology. We offer face to face appointments from our Macedon Ranges office and national Telehealth services. We support children, young people, families, couples, and adults across the lifespan for mental health, disability and neurodiverse assessment and intervention. Streatfeild & Co Psychology has Provisional, Registered, Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, MH Social Worker and Child & Family Therapist. Fees for hourly services range from $105 to $260. We are accrediated to provide services with most funding bodies.
Welcome to Streatfeild & Co Psychology. We offer face to face appointments from our Macedon Ranges office and national Telehealth services. We support children, young people, families, couples, and adults across the lifespan for mental health, disability and neurodiverse assessment and intervention. Streatfeild & Co Psychology has Provisional, Registered, Clinical and Counselling Psychologists, MH Social Worker and Child & Family Therapist. Fees for hourly services range from $105 to $260. We are accrediated to provide services with most funding bodies.
(03) 9021 1490 View (03) 9021 1490
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Claire Weightman
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
(03) 4422 2443 View (03) 4422 2443

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Sania Javed
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
(03) 7303 3603 View (03) 7303 3603
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Absolute Wellbeing Mind & Body
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Consulting Rooms in Ballarat and Stawell. Focusing on the needs of individuals in smaller communities and country towns, where there is generally fewer resources available for those who need support. Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression. I am very much community-minded. Welcome NDIS self-managed clients. Every situation is different, while I have a standard rate, please contact me to ask how I can assist you if financial difficulty is an issue.
Consulting Rooms in Ballarat and Stawell. Focusing on the needs of individuals in smaller communities and country towns, where there is generally fewer resources available for those who need support. Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression. I am very much community-minded. Welcome NDIS self-managed clients. Every situation is different, while I have a standard rate, please contact me to ask how I can assist you if financial difficulty is an issue.
(03) 4829 3204 View (03) 4829 3204
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Bicarra Gazanis
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Creswick, VIC 3363
I have extensive experience working with children, families, and caregivers, with a focus on supporting families through transitions (becoming parents, or adjusting to life changes such as starting school).
Hello Everyone! My name is Bicarra and I am a Therapist at Bloom Well-being in Creswick. I am passionate about supporting children, families and caregivers, specifically in the area of transitions (welcoming a new baby into the home, starting at a new job or school). Additionally, I am interested in areas of trauma, relationships, family dynamics (including family violence), and supporting individuals on their personal growth journeys. My practice is neuro-affirming, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and welcoming to individuals living with disabilities (self-identified included).
I have extensive experience working with children, families, and caregivers, with a focus on supporting families through transitions (becoming parents, or adjusting to life changes such as starting school).
Hello Everyone! My name is Bicarra and I am a Therapist at Bloom Well-being in Creswick. I am passionate about supporting children, families and caregivers, specifically in the area of transitions (welcoming a new baby into the home, starting at a new job or school). Additionally, I am interested in areas of trauma, relationships, family dynamics (including family violence), and supporting individuals on their personal growth journeys. My practice is neuro-affirming, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and welcoming to individuals living with disabilities (self-identified included).
(03) 4328 7007 View (03) 4328 7007
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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.
(03) 8007 3355 View (03) 8007 3355
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Atypical Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
At our practice, we specialise in supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and adults through challenges related to autism, ADHD, behavioural issues, anxiety, depression, and more. We are committed to providing compassionate, tailored care that respects each individual’s unique needs. Our goal is to help clients navigate life’s transitions, build resilience, and develop the skills they need to thrive. With empathy and understanding, we work together to create positive, lasting change.
At our practice, we specialise in supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and adults through challenges related to autism, ADHD, behavioural issues, anxiety, depression, and more. We are committed to providing compassionate, tailored care that respects each individual’s unique needs. Our goal is to help clients navigate life’s transitions, build resilience, and develop the skills they need to thrive. With empathy and understanding, we work together to create positive, lasting change.
(03) 7302 2582 View (03) 7302 2582
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Marita Jacobsson
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Castlemaine, VIC 3450
Have you tried loads of talking therapies and now you are seeking a different approach? EMDR is a highly flexible and effective trauma-informed therapy, that we can carefully adapt to suit you. I work with people struggling with complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, as well as life transitions such as end-of-life. I walk alongside with you as a dedicated companion, deeply listening to what you are seeking and discovering together with you, how we can create a realistic healing pathway forward. With many mind/body/spirit therapeutic options to choose from, we will work on what most aligns with where you're at.
Have you tried loads of talking therapies and now you are seeking a different approach? EMDR is a highly flexible and effective trauma-informed therapy, that we can carefully adapt to suit you. I work with people struggling with complex trauma, grief and loss, anxiety and depression, as well as life transitions such as end-of-life. I walk alongside with you as a dedicated companion, deeply listening to what you are seeking and discovering together with you, how we can create a realistic healing pathway forward. With many mind/body/spirit therapeutic options to choose from, we will work on what most aligns with where you're at.
(03) 6317 5001 View (03) 6317 5001
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Portia Kambasha
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I have more than 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
I have more than 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
(03) 4327 9085 View (03) 4327 9085
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MyTimeWithAlex
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
4 Endorsed
Castlemaine, VIC 3450
Waitlist for new clients
While I have 20 years’ experience working therapeutically with adults, children, adolescents & their families who have experienced trauma, this is more than just a job for me. I am a deeply philosophical & spiritual person, & am not afraid to contemplate the big questions or to go to dark places with you, so you don’t feel alone. I am deeply empathic, warm & kind and have this way of just being with you - no matter how, or where you are. I am deeply respectful, practical & expressive (I will laugh a lot!) & hold a strong vision for my clients, so we can work towards your goals & dreams, even if it feels dangerous to hope for more.
While I have 20 years’ experience working therapeutically with adults, children, adolescents & their families who have experienced trauma, this is more than just a job for me. I am a deeply philosophical & spiritual person, & am not afraid to contemplate the big questions or to go to dark places with you, so you don’t feel alone. I am deeply empathic, warm & kind and have this way of just being with you - no matter how, or where you are. I am deeply respectful, practical & expressive (I will laugh a lot!) & hold a strong vision for my clients, so we can work towards your goals & dreams, even if it feels dangerous to hope for more.
(07) 4516 3306 View (07) 4516 3306
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Renewed Life Coaching & Counselling
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or like your relationship has lost its spark? At Renewed Life Counselling & Coaching, we help individuals and couples heal, reconnect, and experience real transformation. As a husband-and-wife team, our dual-therapist couples program brings both male and female perspectives, ensuring each partner feels heard, understood, and safe. We create a space for open communication, emotional growth, and lasting change for both relationships and personal healing. For individuals, we bring years of experience to help you heal, grow, and provide compassionate support every step of your journey.
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or like your relationship has lost its spark? At Renewed Life Counselling & Coaching, we help individuals and couples heal, reconnect, and experience real transformation. As a husband-and-wife team, our dual-therapist couples program brings both male and female perspectives, ensuring each partner feels heard, understood, and safe. We create a space for open communication, emotional growth, and lasting change for both relationships and personal healing. For individuals, we bring years of experience to help you heal, grow, and provide compassionate support every step of your journey.
(03) 9088 0895 View (03) 9088 0895
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.