Female Counselling in Maidstone, VIC

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Cass Kozulin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Maidstone, VIC 3012
Hi I'm Cass! I am passionate about working with people to help create a happier and more fulfilled life. I believe that everyone has the potential create positive change despite adversity; we just need the tools to be able do so.
Hi I'm Cass! I am passionate about working with people to help create a happier and more fulfilled life. I believe that everyone has the potential create positive change despite adversity; we just need the tools to be able do so.
(03) 7003 2538 View (03) 7003 2538
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Moonee Ponds Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, MACPA
Verified Verified
Maidstone, VIC 3012
Whether your concern is great or small, Moonee Ponds Clinical Psychology will be there by your side to help you understand your situation. Our team of 5 highly experienced psychologists take a compassionate approach using evidence-based therapies.
Whether your concern is great or small, Moonee Ponds Clinical Psychology will be there by your side to help you understand your situation. Our team of 5 highly experienced psychologists take a compassionate approach using evidence-based therapies.
(03) 9070 5217 View (03) 9070 5217
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Marie Vakakis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Maidstone, VIC 3012
Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationship or daily life? Maybe you and your partner are finding it hard to connect, or perhaps you’re facing challenges on your own—feeling stressed, anxious, or like your usual energy has disappeared. When even small tasks or conversations feel like too much, it can be exhausting, and it’s easy to retreat from the world. I understand how difficult this can be, and I’m here to help. Whether you’re facing relationship issues, personal struggles, or family dynamics, I provide a non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges.
Are you feeling worried, overwhelmed, or struggling in your relationship or daily life? Maybe you and your partner are finding it hard to connect, or perhaps you’re facing challenges on your own—feeling stressed, anxious, or like your usual energy has disappeared. When even small tasks or conversations feel like too much, it can be exhausting, and it’s easy to retreat from the world. I understand how difficult this can be, and I’m here to help. Whether you’re facing relationship issues, personal struggles, or family dynamics, I provide a non-judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges.
(03) 8613 3424 View (03) 8613 3424
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Heart and Hope Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Maidstone, VIC 3012
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Newport and Footscray areas. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over twenty years of general counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is accessible and affordable to people who need it.
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Newport and Footscray areas. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over twenty years of general counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is accessible and affordable to people who need it.
(03) 8658 2101 View (03) 8658 2101
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Vanessa Del Valle from Wellness & Co.
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Maidstone, VIC 3012
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
Imagine feeling overwhelmed, lonely, unsupported, burdened by grief or mental health issues. These challenges can leave you feeling lost and stuck in your current circumstances. The goal is to find hope, purpose, and a healthier life. Vanessa Del Valle at Wellness & Co understands these struggles and provides the support and guidance needed to navigate these challenges and emerge stronger.
(03) 7003 2935 View (03) 7003 2935
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Clarissa Wijaya
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Maidstone, VIC 3012
As someone who had a lived experience of anxiety and depression, I understand that little things can easily overwhelm you. Simple things can feel difficult to do and expend massive nervous energy and effort. Which in turn, makes you feel drained and exhausted. Sometimes to feel better and in control, or even to overcome, you need a listening ear, someone to guide and empower you to make decisions, or encouragement to push through. Other times, you might need interventions for your mental health issues, I can certainly help you with that.
As someone who had a lived experience of anxiety and depression, I understand that little things can easily overwhelm you. Simple things can feel difficult to do and expend massive nervous energy and effort. Which in turn, makes you feel drained and exhausted. Sometimes to feel better and in control, or even to overcome, you need a listening ear, someone to guide and empower you to make decisions, or encouragement to push through. Other times, you might need interventions for your mental health issues, I can certainly help you with that.
(03) 8592 7055 View (03) 8592 7055

More Therapists Nearby

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Amy Maughan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011
Accepting new clients! I believe passionately in being flexible, tailoring sessions, supporting personal development, growth, and insight with evidence based practices. My work is informed by mindfulness, attachment theory, schema therapy, family systems theory, and science. High achievers can appear to be fine on the outside but harbour problems on the inside that they know are impacting their personal lives. Therapy is a safe space to address subtle, chronic, and even complex mental health concerns. Many clients can recognise patterns in their mental health.
Accepting new clients! I believe passionately in being flexible, tailoring sessions, supporting personal development, growth, and insight with evidence based practices. My work is informed by mindfulness, attachment theory, schema therapy, family systems theory, and science. High achievers can appear to be fine on the outside but harbour problems on the inside that they know are impacting their personal lives. Therapy is a safe space to address subtle, chronic, and even complex mental health concerns. Many clients can recognise patterns in their mental health.
0481 832 091 View 0481 832 091
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Jess Mackenzie
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Yarraville, VIC 3013
Jess offers individual counselling, couples counselling and supervision. Jess is welcoming and friendly. She recognises the importance of building a therapeutic relationship to which people can bring problems and issues without judgement. Jess understands that we all experience uncomfortable and unhelpful behaviours and feelings. With support and some gently challenging, these behaviours and feelings can start to shift.
Jess offers individual counselling, couples counselling and supervision. Jess is welcoming and friendly. She recognises the importance of building a therapeutic relationship to which people can bring problems and issues without judgement. Jess understands that we all experience uncomfortable and unhelpful behaviours and feelings. With support and some gently challenging, these behaviours and feelings can start to shift.
(03) 8372 0590 View (03) 8372 0590
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Jenny Zhang
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
Hi, my name is Jenny, I am a bilingual (English and 国语) counsellor specialising in Domestic Abuse and Addiction with a court-approved qualification. I have extensive experience in supporting both women and men in family violence situations, and my passion particularly lies in working with people from Asian cultural backgrounds. With my knowledge and a good understanding of Asian culture, I offer valuable service to my clients and empower both women and men in need to improve the quality of their lives and fulfil their potential.
Hi, my name is Jenny, I am a bilingual (English and 国语) counsellor specialising in Domestic Abuse and Addiction with a court-approved qualification. I have extensive experience in supporting both women and men in family violence situations, and my passion particularly lies in working with people from Asian cultural backgrounds. With my knowledge and a good understanding of Asian culture, I offer valuable service to my clients and empower both women and men in need to improve the quality of their lives and fulfil their potential.
(03) 7003 2491 View (03) 7003 2491
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Maree Nekich
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Newport, VIC 3015
As a Clinical Psychologist with additional specialist training in Family Therapy Maree has undergone extensive training to help her understand, prevent and relieve distress. She has over 15yrs experience in the private & public mental health care industry where she has provided individual, couple and family therapy to clients aged 6–80yrs. Her approach respects that the needs of each client will be unique and can't be simplified by a generic diagnosis or treated in a generic way. Therefore, every client will be afforded the opportunity to be listened to deeply at their own pace and following an assessment offered tailored treatment.
As a Clinical Psychologist with additional specialist training in Family Therapy Maree has undergone extensive training to help her understand, prevent and relieve distress. She has over 15yrs experience in the private & public mental health care industry where she has provided individual, couple and family therapy to clients aged 6–80yrs. Her approach respects that the needs of each client will be unique and can't be simplified by a generic diagnosis or treated in a generic way. Therefore, every client will be afforded the opportunity to be listened to deeply at their own pace and following an assessment offered tailored treatment.
(03) 9111 2650 View (03) 9111 2650
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Esther Samuels
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albanvale, VIC 3021  (Online Only)
I am an AOD and Mental Health clinician with over two decades experience in health sectors and had worked in various clinical setting like Detox/ Rehab unit and in community AOD sectors . My goal is to render the following services to my clients : 1. Psycho-education about Harm reduction and effective management of their substance and alcohol. 2.Psycho-education about relapse prevention and craving management. 3. Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments and appropriate referral to their G.P . 4. Pscho-education about overdose prevention. 5.Assisting my clients on how to write their AOD goals and coaching them in achieving them.
I am an AOD and Mental Health clinician with over two decades experience in health sectors and had worked in various clinical setting like Detox/ Rehab unit and in community AOD sectors . My goal is to render the following services to my clients : 1. Psycho-education about Harm reduction and effective management of their substance and alcohol. 2.Psycho-education about relapse prevention and craving management. 3. Comprehensive Mental Health Assessments and appropriate referral to their G.P . 4. Pscho-education about overdose prevention. 5.Assisting my clients on how to write their AOD goals and coaching them in achieving them.
(03) 7302 8379 View (03) 7302 8379
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Emma Austin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
Emma is a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with children, adolescents and adults. She is a warm therapist who treats each client as an individual. Emma is passionate about working with clients who experience anxiety, OCD, anger, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship difficulties, unhealthy coping mechanisms and low self esteem. She is known for building strong, trusting relationships with her clients.
Emma is a clinical psychologist who specialises in working with children, adolescents and adults. She is a warm therapist who treats each client as an individual. Emma is passionate about working with clients who experience anxiety, OCD, anger, depression, trauma, self harm, relationship difficulties, unhealthy coping mechanisms and low self esteem. She is known for building strong, trusting relationships with her clients.
(03) 8338 1078 View (03) 8338 1078
Photo of Laura-Jane [L-J] Phoenix Singh - First Nations Healing Practitioners PTY LTD
First Nations Healing Practitioners PTY LTD
Verified Verified
Seddon, VIC 3011  (Online Only)
LJ is a proud Blak woman from the Quandamooka and Wiradjuri Nations. She's a Counselor, Educator, and First Nations Healing Practitioner who works from an anti-oppressive, intersectional perspective. Her approach values the client-therapist relationship. LJ offers affordable, accessible, and collaborative counseling, fostering an environment of compassion and cultural safety. Together, clients and practitioners embark on a learning journey
LJ is a proud Blak woman from the Quandamooka and Wiradjuri Nations. She's a Counselor, Educator, and First Nations Healing Practitioner who works from an anti-oppressive, intersectional perspective. Her approach values the client-therapist relationship. LJ offers affordable, accessible, and collaborative counseling, fostering an environment of compassion and cultural safety. Together, clients and practitioners embark on a learning journey
(03) 7303 3194 View (03) 7303 3194
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KD Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011
Kim is a registered psychologist who is experienced in delivering individual counselling and psychotherapy, assessments, and report writing to diverse populations across the lifespan (adults, adolescents, children). She believes that every client is unique in their needs, goals, and life experiences and takes an individualised client-focused approach in her practice of psychology.
Kim is a registered psychologist who is experienced in delivering individual counselling and psychotherapy, assessments, and report writing to diverse populations across the lifespan (adults, adolescents, children). She believes that every client is unique in their needs, goals, and life experiences and takes an individualised client-focused approach in her practice of psychology.
0490 022 973 View 0490 022 973
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Karishma Chandiramani
MSc
Verified Verified
Seddon, VIC 3011  (Online Only)
Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. With over 15 years of experience in counselling, coaching, and rehabilitation, I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. I believe in the power of a holistic approach—focusing on mind, intuition, and overall wellbeing—to help you regain control and discover solutions that resonate with your values and strengths. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, career transitions, or personal growth, I am here to listen deeply and work alongside you and provide the guidance and support needed.
Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. With over 15 years of experience in counselling, coaching, and rehabilitation, I offer a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals. I believe in the power of a holistic approach—focusing on mind, intuition, and overall wellbeing—to help you regain control and discover solutions that resonate with your values and strengths. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, career transitions, or personal growth, I am here to listen deeply and work alongside you and provide the guidance and support needed.
0421 318 082 View 0421 318 082
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Sonder Counselling Services
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011
My areas of interest revolve around the impacts of early trauma, various grief, and loss experiences and life transitions. Which may impact the everyday functioning of an individual. Having the opportunity to discuss these experiences, the complexities of life transitions and/or unresolved grief and loss and how you have been impacted. At times, we all experience stress, and, anxiety, which can create depressive symptoms. This is extremely relevant at this time due to COVID-19. It is scary, it is unknown territory and we are all going through the same fears. Counsellors can support you through this.
My areas of interest revolve around the impacts of early trauma, various grief, and loss experiences and life transitions. Which may impact the everyday functioning of an individual. Having the opportunity to discuss these experiences, the complexities of life transitions and/or unresolved grief and loss and how you have been impacted. At times, we all experience stress, and, anxiety, which can create depressive symptoms. This is extremely relevant at this time due to COVID-19. It is scary, it is unknown territory and we are all going through the same fears. Counsellors can support you through this.
(08) 9126 9072 View (08) 9126 9072
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Jasmine Landers
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011  (Online Only)
As an individual I am caring, empathetic, creative and engaging. I am a qualified social worker (Ba Social Work 1st class honours at RMIT) with a Graduate Certificate in Experiential Creative Arts Practice and a Masters of Art Therapy. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker registered with Medicare and have years of experience supervising social workers and social work students.
As an individual I am caring, empathetic, creative and engaging. I am a qualified social worker (Ba Social Work 1st class honours at RMIT) with a Graduate Certificate in Experiential Creative Arts Practice and a Masters of Art Therapy. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker registered with Medicare and have years of experience supervising social workers and social work students.
(03) 8658 1436 View (03) 8658 1436
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Synergy 888 Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Yarraville, VIC 3013
Hi, I work in Yarraville and online Australia-wide, via zoom. I work with adults (18 yrs + ) experiencing a broad range of psychological disorders, and have a particular interest in people who are experiencing PTSD, trauma, grief, and loss.
Hi, I work in Yarraville and online Australia-wide, via zoom. I work with adults (18 yrs + ) experiencing a broad range of psychological disorders, and have a particular interest in people who are experiencing PTSD, trauma, grief, and loss.
(03) 7003 2761 View (03) 7003 2761
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Geetha Chetty
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Sunshine, VIC 3020
Hi, I'm Geetha! I come from a South African- Indian background and have a deep passion to serve others by empowering them to live their best lives. My expertise is working with youth, adults, and families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. I've worked in correctional services, and various community sectors namely, disadvantaged and marginalised youth, AOD, homelessness, unemployment, sexual assault and family violence. I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
Hi, I'm Geetha! I come from a South African- Indian background and have a deep passion to serve others by empowering them to live their best lives. My expertise is working with youth, adults, and families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. I've worked in correctional services, and various community sectors namely, disadvantaged and marginalised youth, AOD, homelessness, unemployment, sexual assault and family violence. I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
(03) 7302 2085 View (03) 7302 2085
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Christine Harris
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Spotswood, VIC 3015
Christine is a Clinical Psychologist who has a special interest in supporting clients to process and understand past trauma and move beyond issues that have held them back. She also has a special interest in supporting clients who are experiencing fertility issues and undertaking ART, as well as those who are experiencing general adjustment issues, depression and anxiety. Christine believes that everyone has the ability to change and lead a more fulfilling and content life. She works collaboratively with clients to develop goals and strategies and finds that therapy works best when clients are able to play an active role.
Christine is a Clinical Psychologist who has a special interest in supporting clients to process and understand past trauma and move beyond issues that have held them back. She also has a special interest in supporting clients who are experiencing fertility issues and undertaking ART, as well as those who are experiencing general adjustment issues, depression and anxiety. Christine believes that everyone has the ability to change and lead a more fulfilling and content life. She works collaboratively with clients to develop goals and strategies and finds that therapy works best when clients are able to play an active role.
(03) 9111 5326 View (03) 9111 5326

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Female Counsellors

Does it matter what gender my therapist is?

In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.

Should I see a female therapist?

Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.

Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?

Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.

How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?

It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.