Parenting Counselling in Melbourne, VIC
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Julia Gutbrod
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a
parent
I know how joyful, and challenging it can be to raise children. As a therapist I know how important it is to get support for ourselves. As parents we tend to neglect our own emotional well-being when raising our children.
Danielle Mansfield
Counsellor, PsychD
I have a passion working with individuals who might be struggling with mental health and relationships and/or those who are interested in changing their realities and lives. I focus on working both with individuals and parents and enjoy supporting families with kids with complex needs. If you want support with being he best
parent
/s you can be, understanding challenging behavior in your children and others, addressing your own childhood wounds or relationship difficulties or are struggling with general lack of motivation and drive, Id love to support you in creating a new way forward.
Alison Brown
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
As a psychologist, past teacher, and
parent
, I feel privileged to work collaboratively with children, adolescents, families, and schools to help advocate for children, to allow their voices to be heard, and to provide understanding and support in bringing out the best in all young people. Giving children courage and skills to navigate difficult, confusing, or anxious situations in their lives builds their confidence and resilience. With a focus on helping young people better understand themselves and their circumstances, goals and strategies centre around realistic expectations, skill development, and hope for a preferred future.
Emma Chow | Kindred Filial Play Corner
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
Your path to attuned and playful
parenting
that heals starts here. Somewhere along the way, there has been a rupture between you and your child. You desire a stronger and more secure relationship with your child to get back on track. You dream of fostering co-operation and harmonious sibling (and peer) relationships. Your child is showing you BIG behaviours and emotions, and you are trying your best to understand what they need. Your child is having a hard time, you really want to help but they don't know how to talk about it or open up.
Speak Culture
Counsellor, MC
Verified
Verified
Yumi is a mental health counsellor with a background in Psychology. She is a multilingual and has been working with multicultural clientele with an identity crisis, relationship issues (divorce and communication problems), low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and trauma. She has been helping her clients to learn boundaries and how to maintain a balanced state of mental being. Yumi also works with parents who are struggling to connect with their children and guides them on how to deal with
parenting
stress. If you are looking for inner peace and want to get to know more about yourself, Yumi will walk with you in the process.
Office is near:
Melbourne, VIC 3000 & Online
Soma Psychotherapy
Counsellor
Lana is a holistic psychotherapist and counselor, in Sunbury, Melbourne. She has chosen to take a feminist approach that grounded in lived experience; addiction, family drug support,
parenting
, and fertility challenges. Lana is trauma informed, kink-knowledgeable, sex worker positive, neurodiverse positive, anti-racist, anti-colonial, and polyamory positive therapist who works from a bottom up process; the body and the mind. She is qualified in psychology, relationship counselling, intentional peer support counselling, and early childhood learning. Lana teaches meditation and yoga, and practices Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage.
Office is near:
Melbourne, VIC 3000 
Natasha De Bellis
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Natasha is a passionate and caring registered psychologist who uses a solution-focused approach to help you explore and develop strategies to better cope with the challenges you may be facing. Natasha has over 15 years experience in the Workers compensation space and Natasha has extensive experiencing working with adults to help them manage with anxiety, adjustment issues, low self-esteem and postnatal depression. Natasha also has special interest in coaching, teaching assertiveness and
parenting
.
BlueSkies Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified
Verified
We’re here to help you and your family overcome difficult experiences through children’s counselling and dyadic (
parent
and child) counselling in Melbourne. We offer Child-Centred Play Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, Interplay Family Therapy, Filial Therapy and Kids Groups to help address children’s anxious behaviours, acting out behaviours, social difficulties, past traumas and more. We also offer
Parent
Counselling to support the important people in children’s lives - you!
Finn Nugent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified
Verified
Finn enjoys working with couples at all stages in their relationship, including those navigating communication problems, family of origin issues, sexual issues, betrayals, grief, polyamorous situations,
parenting
issues and blended families.
Finn works with couples, individuals and families, looking to create change and understand themselves and their relationships better. She is person-centred and emotion-focused, informed by an awareness of trauma, polyvagal theory and the nervous system, mindfulness, family-systems theories, attachment theory, Internal Family Systems therapy, social justice and intersectionality.
Ekstedt Consulting
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
Verified
Senior leaders, busy professionals and creative entrepreneurs need to manage an unprecedented range of competing demands across their personal and professional lives. The pressure can be relentless, and career success can come at a high cost. Stress can have serious impacts on mental health, family relationships and physical well-being. Travel and work schedules can undermine marriages/partnerships and
parenting
. It makes sense to invest in your resilience, wellbeing and self care because resilient leaders achieve more.
Julia Derry - Collaboration Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
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.
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Jennifer Vincent-Green
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Areas of expertise include: Child and Adolescent issues and development; Developmental transitions; Relationships and Interpersonal Issues; Anxiety/Depression management; Conflict resolution and Mediation; Stress Management; Study Skills and
Parenting
Skills.
I am an experienced Psychologist who has worked extensively with both Children, Adolescents and families during the past 32 years - predominantly within the school setting and in private practice. Areas of expertise include Psychological and Educational Assessment and Counselling. I have assisted young people and adults cope with difficulties in their life, supporting them to make sense of their experiences and learn coping strategies. I am an experienced group and training facilitator in Personality assessment and Social and Emotional programs.
Ruth Adams Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I am a holistic Psychologist with eight years experience working with people who have experienced trauma, complex relationships, financial and work related stress, as well as
parenting
and generational tension.
Dr Karin du Plessis - Relationships Squared
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L1
Verified
Verified
Couples come to me often feeling that the constant arguing is wearing them down, that they are at the bottom of their partner’s priority list, or that they feel more like roommates rather than lovers. Others complain of constant bickering, walking on eggshells around each other, or living like ships in the night. I also see couples for pre-marital counselling and specific problems such as sexual difficulties, infidelity, money, in-laws, addictions and
parenting
. In working together we will build insights into patterns that are no longer serving you, and develop action so we can move you from stuck to thriving again.
Office is near:
Melbourne, VIC 3000 & Online
Alyona Cerfontyne
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
Adjustment to being a
parent
(new
parent
/post-natal counselling) 3.
I help couples and individuals re-discover their relationships and build stronger connections that bring joy and fulfilment. Instead of simply talking about issues you are dealing with, we will learn practical, effective communication tools that can transform your conversations and help you break through gridlocked issues. And if you feel disconnected from your partner, we will use research-based methods of strengthening your connection so that you can feel closer again.
Dawn Vincent
Counsellor, AMHSW
Verified
Verified
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Career Counsellor with over 30 years of experience in the mental health field, I have helped people with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma,
parenting
, self esteem, plus a variety of work related issues including career counselling and development.
Are you experiencing low mood, finding it hard to stop worrying and feeling dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships or unhappy with your personal or working life? With the busyness of our lives and the pressures and demands we all face daily, our emotional wellbeing is an area which can be neglected. However, there comes a time when we know that it is time to stop and take some action to turn our life around. Counselling with me can help you with the skills and strategies you need to make changes and choices which will allow you to find the satisfaction you seek in the key areas of your life.
Margot Trinder
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Verified
The Issues I can assist you with include: anxiety, depression and stress, trauma, grief and loss, lifestage transitions,
parenting
, substance addictions, neurodiversity and relationship difficulties .
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
Kylie Maidment
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L1
Verified
Verified
Are you
parenting
a child who struggles or has a disability? Has a diagnosis made you re-think the way you
parent
? Are you grieving for a life different from what you expected? Do you feel judged or excluded? Are you lost and overwhelmed and feeling, at times, disconnected? Do you have symptoms of anxiety or depression that you cannot shift? Do you struggle with executive function skills? I help parents by listening to their stories and empowering them with information, strategies and resources to make positive changes that work for their family. I take a strengths-based approach and assist individuals and families to thrive.
Connect with Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals & couples from different backgrounds struggling with issues related to relationships, stress, conflicts, marriage, separation,
parenting
& work-related concerns.
I have a passion for supporting individuals and couples resolve interpersonal conflicts, identify underlying issues damaging interpersonal relationships, discover lost passion, rekindle friendship, and gain understanding of their triggers. I work with clients in a wholistic way to help them navigate challenging situations. I help individuals and couples identify thought patterns that could be influencing their emotions and behaviours. I am a person-centred counsellor with expertise in working with people from diverse backgrounds. I provide face-to-face and video counselling sessions after hours and on weekends.
Vanessa Staub Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I have a special interest and offer treatment for adults experiencing: Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Trauma, Perinatal Disorders and Birth Trauma,
Parenting
Support, Mental Heath issues triggered by Major Life Events including Loss and Grief.
I am a Psychologist with over 20 Years experience treating a wide range of mental health issues. I help my clients develop a holistic mind-body approach to improve their mental heath & develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. I take the time to listen & get to know you, to hear your story & what has lead you to access counselling. I work collaboratively with you to help you understand your symptoms, their causes & maintaining factors, & develop a treatment plan that best suits your individual needs. I also continue to support you with a recovery and relapse prevention plan once you are feeling well.
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Parenting Counsellors
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 behavioural 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 utilised, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioural 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 realised.
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.