In Person Psychologists and Therapists in Melbourne, VIC
You may be functioning on the outside — working, studying, showing up — while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking everything, repeating relationship patterns, or quietly questioning your self-worth. Even when nothing looks “wrong,” something doesn’t feel settled inside.
Many people come to therapy not because they are broken, but because coping alone has become exhausting.
You may be functioning on the outside — working, studying, showing up — while internally feeling anxious, disconnected, or emotionally drained. You might find yourself overthinking everything, repeating relationship patterns, or quietly questioning your self-worth. Even when nothing looks “wrong,” something doesn’t feel settled inside.
Many people come to therapy not because they are broken, but because coping alone has become exhausting.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING... Emotional pain? Relationship conflict? Lack of meaning? If you are like most people, you probably struggle at times because you have never received any formal training about how to care for your emotional wellbeing. Dr Gerschman's approach goes beyond talk therapy by providing a structured, skills-based program for treating current symptoms and promoting enduring resilience. Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, navigate tricky relationships, and find lasting meaning and fulfilment!
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING... Emotional pain? Relationship conflict? Lack of meaning? If you are like most people, you probably struggle at times because you have never received any formal training about how to care for your emotional wellbeing. Dr Gerschman's approach goes beyond talk therapy by providing a structured, skills-based program for treating current symptoms and promoting enduring resilience. Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, navigate tricky relationships, and find lasting meaning and fulfilment!
I think it can be healing to be given a space with someone who wants to sit with you through challenging thoughts, emotions and experiences and offer understanding. I work with adults who are experiencing difficulties with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief and loss, identity issues, anger management, low self-esteem, coping and adjustment issues, parenting issues, well being and self care.
I think it can be healing to be given a space with someone who wants to sit with you through challenging thoughts, emotions and experiences and offer understanding. I work with adults who are experiencing difficulties with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief and loss, identity issues, anger management, low self-esteem, coping and adjustment issues, parenting issues, well being and self care.
In-person or online, we help individuals and couples rebuild connection, heal past wounds, and grow.
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.
In-person or online, we help individuals and couples rebuild connection, heal past wounds, and grow.
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.
Mental health can look different for every individual. My role as a psychologist largely involves assisting clients to develop emotional resilience, as well as promoting healthy behaviour change. This results in clients living a more fulfilling life, regardless of what their current and or future circumstances present. Being able to accurately assess and treat clients in a supportive environment is central to my practice. Due to the nature of my psychology training, as well as my personal experience growing up as a 1.5 generation Korean/Asian in New Zealand and Australia, cultural responsivity is also a particular interest of mine.
Mental health can look different for every individual. My role as a psychologist largely involves assisting clients to develop emotional resilience, as well as promoting healthy behaviour change. This results in clients living a more fulfilling life, regardless of what their current and or future circumstances present. Being able to accurately assess and treat clients in a supportive environment is central to my practice. Due to the nature of my psychology training, as well as my personal experience growing up as a 1.5 generation Korean/Asian in New Zealand and Australia, cultural responsivity is also a particular interest of mine.
I offer in person (Melbourne) or Telehealth.
I specialise in getting to the root cause of your pain, supporting adults, adolescents, children and couples. I work with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, difficult life transitions and relationship conflicts. I support individuals as well as whole families, helping parents, children, siblings and couples repair and rebuild their relationships. I don't offer quick fixes. Instead, I provide a space for you to speak freely and together, we will get to the heart of the issue. I listen carefully, to the underlying resonance of speech and draw on body-based approaches to support trauma processing and healing.
I offer in person (Melbourne) or Telehealth.
I specialise in getting to the root cause of your pain, supporting adults, adolescents, children and couples. I work with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, difficult life transitions and relationship conflicts. I support individuals as well as whole families, helping parents, children, siblings and couples repair and rebuild their relationships. I don't offer quick fixes. Instead, I provide a space for you to speak freely and together, we will get to the heart of the issue. I listen carefully, to the underlying resonance of speech and draw on body-based approaches to support trauma processing and healing.
Medicare In-Person, Telehealth and Telephone Sessions Now Available.
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients, children (5-12 years), teenagers (13-17 years) and adults, to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth. Through the application of CBT, ACT and Mindfulness principles, Jo-Elle is able to assist clients to stabilise anxiety, mood fluctuation, insomnia, social withdrawal and rebuild their self esteem. Jo-Elle quickly establishes rapport with clients across a broad range of sectors and backgrounds to explore their challenges and equip them with the tools to resolve their presenting concerns.
Medicare In-Person, Telehealth and Telephone Sessions Now Available.
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients, children (5-12 years), teenagers (13-17 years) and adults, to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth. Through the application of CBT, ACT and Mindfulness principles, Jo-Elle is able to assist clients to stabilise anxiety, mood fluctuation, insomnia, social withdrawal and rebuild their self esteem. Jo-Elle quickly establishes rapport with clients across a broad range of sectors and backgrounds to explore their challenges and equip them with the tools to resolve their presenting concerns.
I provide psychological services for women of Melbourne who need support with anxiety, eating issues, body image difficulties, low mood, or adjustment to trauma or life transitions. I provide therapy that is based on research and use my extensive experience as a psychologist to carefully individualise a treatment plan for each client. I work collaboratively with my clients to achieve better mental health, functioning and wellbeing.
I provide psychological services for women of Melbourne who need support with anxiety, eating issues, body image difficulties, low mood, or adjustment to trauma or life transitions. I provide therapy that is based on research and use my extensive experience as a psychologist to carefully individualise a treatment plan for each client. I work collaboratively with my clients to achieve better mental health, functioning and wellbeing.
In-person and telehealth appointments are available Tuesday through Saturday (Sat mornings only; Thu telehealth only).
I am a registered psychologist experienced in working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, impulse control and behavioural regulation issues, problematic substance use and addictive behaviours, issues related to intimacy and sexuality, as well as providing general mental health support.
In-person and telehealth appointments are available Tuesday through Saturday (Sat mornings only; Thu telehealth only).
I am a registered psychologist experienced in working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, impulse control and behavioural regulation issues, problematic substance use and addictive behaviours, issues related to intimacy and sexuality, as well as providing general mental health support.
I'm available for general counselling for any life problems you may have, as well as specific strategies aimed at treating anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties.
I'm available for general counselling for any life problems you may have, as well as specific strategies aimed at treating anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties.
Matthew strives to help anyone aiming to enshrine a meaningful future. He is an experienced couples counsellor, and has a strong passion in wellbeing, burnout and implementing better self-care. As the world turns with more difficult challenges, Matthew provides a space for individuals to build their capacities and window of tolerance in safe and collaborative environment. His analytic work with clients ensures essential strategies for building resilience, or modalities in behavioural modification align with all clients. Finally, Matt also works as an Associate Lecturer at the Cairnmillar Institute tutoring in higher education.
Matthew strives to help anyone aiming to enshrine a meaningful future. He is an experienced couples counsellor, and has a strong passion in wellbeing, burnout and implementing better self-care. As the world turns with more difficult challenges, Matthew provides a space for individuals to build their capacities and window of tolerance in safe and collaborative environment. His analytic work with clients ensures essential strategies for building resilience, or modalities in behavioural modification align with all clients. Finally, Matt also works as an Associate Lecturer at the Cairnmillar Institute tutoring in higher education.
I am working face to face in Melbourne CBD and online for individuals who prefer the comfort of their own couch.
Malena is a registered Psychotherapist with a Degree in Psychology (Mexico). She has been working in private practice in Australia for more than fifteen years, and has more than 20 years experience working in mental health. She works with adults and with couples, and offers Sex therapy. Some of the issues she works with are emotional pain, depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, infidelity, separation, difference in sex drive. She provides a safe and understanding environment where her clients can express their emotions, feel understood and find their strength to overcome even the most adverse of the circumstances.
I am working face to face in Melbourne CBD and online for individuals who prefer the comfort of their own couch.
Malena is a registered Psychotherapist with a Degree in Psychology (Mexico). She has been working in private practice in Australia for more than fifteen years, and has more than 20 years experience working in mental health. She works with adults and with couples, and offers Sex therapy. Some of the issues she works with are emotional pain, depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, infidelity, separation, difference in sex drive. She provides a safe and understanding environment where her clients can express their emotions, feel understood and find their strength to overcome even the most adverse of the circumstances.
Medicare In-Person.
Clinical Psychologist Xuan (pronounced "Shan") Tan provides evidence-based and person-centred treatment with adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds. Xuan has multilingual skills and can deliver services in English or in Mandarin 说中文 She aims to provide a warm space where clients could form an in-depth understanding of themselves, to reflect on existing or past experiences, and to learn and grow at a pace that suits them.
Medicare In-Person.
Clinical Psychologist Xuan (pronounced "Shan") Tan provides evidence-based and person-centred treatment with adolescents, adults, couples and families from diverse cultural, linguistic, and economic backgrounds. Xuan has multilingual skills and can deliver services in English or in Mandarin 说中文 She aims to provide a warm space where clients could form an in-depth understanding of themselves, to reflect on existing or past experiences, and to learn and grow at a pace that suits them.
I offer therapy in-person or online on Wednesdays, Fridays and some Saturdays, and on Thursdays online.
Hi, my name is Alexia (they/them). I am a third-generation settler who was born and raised on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin nation, from the Eastern Aegean islands of Samos and Lesvos and Pontian ancestry.
I am a queer social worker and somatics practitioner offering talk and somatic therapy.
I have worked in the community services sector for 13 years in a variety of roles, predominantly in small, grass-roots and community-oriented services, with survivors of all kinds of systems-driven violence. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, intersectional and culturally-responsive.
I offer therapy in-person or online on Wednesdays, Fridays and some Saturdays, and on Thursdays online.
Hi, my name is Alexia (they/them). I am a third-generation settler who was born and raised on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people of the Kulin nation, from the Eastern Aegean islands of Samos and Lesvos and Pontian ancestry.
I am a queer social worker and somatics practitioner offering talk and somatic therapy.
I have worked in the community services sector for 13 years in a variety of roles, predominantly in small, grass-roots and community-oriented services, with survivors of all kinds of systems-driven violence. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, intersectional and culturally-responsive.
My current clientele consist of individuals with anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, life transitions, sleep issues and mood disorders. I work with crisis interventions for the nursing population and supporting positive workplace culture. I also work with couples, as I believe that solid familial foundation is crucial to a person's development. A positive environment and support system provided by parents can greatly an individual's quality of life.
In my approach to therapy, I prioritise compassion and creating a safe and supportive environment for self-exploration, as I believe that healing and growth can thrive in such a space.
My current clientele consist of individuals with anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, life transitions, sleep issues and mood disorders. I work with crisis interventions for the nursing population and supporting positive workplace culture. I also work with couples, as I believe that solid familial foundation is crucial to a person's development. A positive environment and support system provided by parents can greatly an individual's quality of life.
In my approach to therapy, I prioritise compassion and creating a safe and supportive environment for self-exploration, as I believe that healing and growth can thrive in such a space.
With over 20 years’ experience, I provide thoughtful, structured therapy that draws on neuroscience and evidence-based approaches to understand why patterns develop and how to change them.
I work with indivduals and families who appear to be coping on the outside, but feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, disconnection, or recurring difficulties beneath the surface. Many difficulties are not random, they reflect patterns that have developed over time.
With over 20 years’ experience, I provide thoughtful, structured therapy that draws on neuroscience and evidence-based approaches to understand why patterns develop and how to change them.
I work with indivduals and families who appear to be coping on the outside, but feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, disconnection, or recurring difficulties beneath the surface. Many difficulties are not random, they reflect patterns that have developed over time.
I am an experienced Psychologist and Family Therapist. I have worked for many years with an NGO, and for the past 15 years, I have been in private practice. I am a published author and have contributed to several journal publications. I work with a range of presentations including couples' counselling, family therapy and individuals. I believe I am a warm and empathetic practitioner which is reflected in the ways in which I engage with clients. I use a range of therapeutic treatments, some of which include; Grief Counselling, Gestalt , Compassion Focused Therapy for Complex Trauma, CBT, Family Therapy, in a humanistic style.
I am an experienced Psychologist and Family Therapist. I have worked for many years with an NGO, and for the past 15 years, I have been in private practice. I am a published author and have contributed to several journal publications. I work with a range of presentations including couples' counselling, family therapy and individuals. I believe I am a warm and empathetic practitioner which is reflected in the ways in which I engage with clients. I use a range of therapeutic treatments, some of which include; Grief Counselling, Gestalt , Compassion Focused Therapy for Complex Trauma, CBT, Family Therapy, in a humanistic style.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes our thoughts become the hardest part to manage. I help people untangle these patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and find long-term calm. With master’s degrees in Communications and Media and in Professional Psychology, I bring a balanced mix of human insight and clinical skill. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic frameworks. I recently explored this in my blog When I Asked ChatGPT to Be My Therapist on The Three Seas website.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes our thoughts become the hardest part to manage. I help people untangle these patterns, strengthen emotional resilience, and find long-term calm. With master’s degrees in Communications and Media and in Professional Psychology, I bring a balanced mix of human insight and clinical skill. My approach is grounded, collaborative, and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic frameworks. I recently explored this in my blog When I Asked ChatGPT to Be My Therapist on The Three Seas website.
Medicare In-Person.
Get help by seeing Fiona, who has extensive experience with: Women’s issues Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence (DV) Family Violence Stress management Anxiety Depression Self esteem Assertiveness Identity issues Change and transition Grief and bereavement Wellbeing and balance Self-Esteem Life Coaching Spirituality Meaning and Purpose Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Issues, Counselling, Coaching and De-Briefing Workplace Issues Workplace Bullying Medicare, Private Health Insurers provider Psychologist Reports
Medicare In-Person.
Get help by seeing Fiona, who has extensive experience with: Women’s issues Domestic Abuse Domestic Violence (DV) Family Violence Stress management Anxiety Depression Self esteem Assertiveness Identity issues Change and transition Grief and bereavement Wellbeing and balance Self-Esteem Life Coaching Spirituality Meaning and Purpose Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Issues, Counselling, Coaching and De-Briefing Workplace Issues Workplace Bullying Medicare, Private Health Insurers provider Psychologist Reports
I offer in person sessions just north of Byron Bay in the small town of Billinudgel, or online sessions via Telehealth.
Are you a woman or gender-diverse person seeking a space where you can feel safe, understood, and fully yourself? You may be navigating questions around relationships, intimacy, or feeling disconnected from your body or inner world.
I’m Edie, a qualified Arts Psychotherapist and Sexologist. My work is grounded in safety, empathy, and trust, and I offer a supportive space where you can explore what’s happening beneath the surface and meet yourself with curiosity.
I offer in person sessions just north of Byron Bay in the small town of Billinudgel, or online sessions via Telehealth.
Are you a woman or gender-diverse person seeking a space where you can feel safe, understood, and fully yourself? You may be navigating questions around relationships, intimacy, or feeling disconnected from your body or inner world.
I’m Edie, a qualified Arts Psychotherapist and Sexologist. My work is grounded in safety, empathy, and trust, and I offer a supportive space where you can explore what’s happening beneath the surface and meet yourself with curiosity.
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FAQ - About In Person Therapy
What are the benefits of in-person therapy?
In-person therapy offers several benefits that some people find highly valuable for their mental health treatment. Being present in the same room as your therapist can create a stronger sense of connection and allow for more nuanced communication through body language. Some people may also find it easier to focus in therapy when they are in a dedicated space and away from potential distractions related to home or work; attending an in-person session provides a clear boundary between therapy time and the rest of your life. For certain therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), exposure therapy, or somatic therapy, being in person may be particularly important, as these therapies benefit from the therapist being able to observe and respond to a client’s physical cues effectively. Additionally, some individuals simply feel more comfortable discussing sensitive or painful topics when they are face-to-face with their therapist rather than on a screen.
When should I choose in-person therapy over online therapy?
In-person therapy may be a better choice when you need a structured therapeutic environment separate from your daily life, when you find it difficult to focus or feel comfortable in an online setting, or when privacy at home is a concern. It may also be more appropriate if you are dealing with severe mental health symptoms that require close monitoring or if your therapy involves approaches that rely heavily on observing physical cues. On the other hand, if convenience, scheduling flexibility, or access to specialists outside your immediate area are priorities, online therapy may be a better fit. Many therapists offer both options, so you can also discuss with a provider which format might work best for your specific situation.
How do I find an in-person therapist?
You can use Psychology Today's therapist directory to find an in-person therapist in your area. You can search by location, insurance accepted, specialty areas, therapeutic approaches, and other criteria to narrow down providers who meet your needs. Each therapist profile includes information about their credentials, areas of expertise, and whether they offer in-person sessions. Once you have identified potential therapists, you can contact them directly through the directory to schedule an initial consultation and determine whether they are a good fit before committing to ongoing treatment. When reaching out, it can be helpful to confirm their availability for in-person appointments, their office location, and whether they accept your insurance.