Female Counselling in Melbourne, VIC

Karla-Kai is an experienced clinical social worker, with a history of working in area mental health, not for profits and service delivery/co-ordination. Here she supported people and their systems manage a variety of challenges, promoted self-determined recovery, and advocated for social inclusion. Karla-Kai has worked across the lifespan, with clients, carers, partners and with a variety of family systems. Working in partnership with people who are living with complex mental health concerns.

I am a Clinical Psychologist based in Melbourne with over 15 years of clinical practice experience working with adults across a variety of settings. My aim is to provide therapy tailored for the unique needs of each and every client and I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is key towards a successful outcome. I am passionate about enhancing mental health, no matter what stage of life or challenge one might find themselves in. I have a strong interest in helping women and couples through their IVF journey, providing support with unexplained infertility, as well as support patients and their families going through cancer.

Aphrodite Vlahos is a registered Psychologist with a special interest in working with women and girls. Aphrodite has been trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Self Compassion and more.

I have been a registered psychologist for over 18 years and dedicated many of these years to understanding and treating anxiety (social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder), eating disorders and depression. More broadly, I am interested in the mental health and well-being of women and girls. I am trained in a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for anxiety disorders and eating disorders, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), process-experiential and gestalt psychotherapy, and utilise attachment theory and feminist frameworks in understanding mental health and well-being.

Melbourne Centre For Women ’s Mental Health is focused on empowering women and girls by providing education, support and evidence based therapy for the promotion of sustained recovery and well-being. Our team are fully qualified, highly trained health professionals with experience working with women and girls of all ages.

I work with clients across the lifespan (age 4 and above) to address a variety of life challenges, such as managing stress, anxiety and depression, as well as struggles with life transitions. Finding hope and recognising your resources can feel challenging when going through a rough patch. Through therapy sessions, I’ll support you in brainstorming for solutions to overcome your difficulties and celebrate your unique strengths. I also have a special interest in neurodiversity and the female presentation of ASD. Neurodiversity can often bring invisible challenges. Finding the right support from an understanding person is essential.

It is my goal to help adults through difficult periods of their life, help them feel empowered in a non-judgmental space. I want to help people manage difficult issues they face in practical ways, and to help them to find ways to cope and then thrive. I used evidence based treatment and a warm and caring approach to your mental wellbeing. If you'd like to make an appointment feel free to email or leave a message on the phone, as I don't have a receptionist. I work on Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays online . Please note: I do not Bulk Bill

The Empty Cradle supports involuntary childless women to grieve the loss of motherhood and create lives of connection, meaning and joy. As lived experience counsellors we understand childlessness can leave women feeling broken hearted and excluded from the world of children, mothers and families. We can experience profound grief, shame, diminished self worth, struggle for meaning and purpose, and impact on interpersonal relationships. There can be regrets, bereavement, losses and ongoing trauma. We support women to develop esteem, confidence and competence to navigate this difficult terrain and gently create a new vision for life.

Deborah is an experienced Clinical Psychology with a particular interest in Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief. She works with a diverse population, seeing women and men from 18 and above. Deborah provided a compassionate and evidence informed treatment. In addition to her therapeutic work she teaches masters level clinical psychology students, and has an interest in Eating Disorder prevention. She has build her practice to provide warm and person centred therapy to all clients.

I am a mental health coach & behavioural researcher who works with clients to help them with their personal and professional goals. While psychotherapy tends to focus more on working with mental illnesses and healing from past trauma/ events, my approach focuses on helping clients to achieve future goals.

I have a passion for supporting individuals and couples resolve interpersonal conflicts, discover lost passion, rekindle friendship, manage co-parenting issues and identify underlying issues damaging their partnership. I use problem-solving skills to support clients navigate through challenging situations. I help individuals and couples identify thought patterns that could be influencing their emotions and behaviours. I am a person-centred and solution-focused counsellor with expertise in working with people from diverse backgrounds. I provide face-to-face and video counselling sessions after hours and on weekends.

I work with women who are looking to transform themselves and their lives. They recognise that their symptoms are the psyche's way of communicating that something needs to change. They are curious and smart, yet struggle to meet their potential. They can seem fine on the outside, but on the inside they are at rock bottom. They are looking to be witnessed by someone who wants to know their hopes, dreams and nightmares. They believe that transformation is possible, and that they have a unique gift to offer the world. They might feel lost, but deep down they know they are capable of greatness.

I have extensive experience working with trans, gender diverse and non-binary people. I specialise in working with those who are exploring their gender identity or sexuality as well as those with anxiety, depression and other life issues that may or may not be connected to their identity. I have helped many individuals come out to family and friends, and I work with partners and parents of trans and gender diverse individuals.

Here at Wellness & Co. by VDV, we provide ongoing, unlimited, remote and in-person counselling sessions to women across Australia. In-person individual and couples counselling sessions are available in Maribyrnong. Our counsellors are highly qualified, clinically registered, with extensive experience in Anxiety, Depression, Relationship/Separation, Domestic and Family Violence, Trauma, Bereavement, Grief and Loss counselling. Our experience enables us to offer tailored, mental health support just for women , 15 years and over. We value each woman and embrace every unique quality, story and journey. We provide a safe, neutral space.

I strongly believe that psychological support should be a possibility for everyone, not just a luxury for the few. I am a trained Counselling professional with a passion for helping women like you fall in love with their minds and bodies, live their true emotions and find new ways to improve their well-being. I can support you while you learn more about your emotions and bodily resources, discover how to increase your self-esteem and become more resilient by overcoming your limiting beliefs about your beautiful self.

I work with Small Business Owners and provide Supervision to Psychologists. The last few years have been particularly stressful.  If you are looking for someone to talk to about the stresses in your life, including work / life balance, family and career, Kirsten can help you find more effective ways of coping and managing your stress.   Covid has changed how we work and live.  The boundaries have never been more blurred as we work from home and generally more remotely.  And yet neither work nor home lives have become less demanding. Sometimes looking after yourself is the best thing you can do for others.

Hi! I'm a Counsellor, Certified Nutrition and Health Coach and Sound Healing Practitioner. I work with women and specialise in holistic wellness, fusing Eastern and Western mind-body-spirit practices. My gentle and relaxed approach assists you to understand the root cause of personal challenges through increasing self-awareness, compassion, connection and prioritising stress management & self-care.

Hi, I am Michelle. I am a Registered Counsellor and Narrative Therapist. Some of my areas of interests are: Responding to the effects of trauma, violence, and oppression, Working with LGBTQIA+ folks, Navigating non-traditional relationship styles (including non-monogamy, polyamory and relationship anarchy), Relationship concerns (including partnerships, familial relationships and friendships), Processing grief and loss , Spirituality and religion.

Hi, I’m Marit. I am a black woman from Melbourne. My mother is Indian-Singaporean and my father was Ethiopian. I have a unique insight growing up in a Western culture with both South-Asian and East-African influences. As a black woman , I have an understanding of being impacted by marginalisation and experiencing racism while living in a predominantly white society. As a therapist, I can support you with issues in your life, with the understanding that your identity can add another layer of complexity and difficulty to your experiences.