Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Melbourne, VIC
Compassionate, kind & competent Counsellor to individuals, & couples of all ages and stages of life. I specialise in CBT & EMDR which are evidence- based gold standard therapies. I provide therapy to clients who experience complex trauma, relationship challenges, sexual abuse, domestic/family violence, divorce, autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress and other mental health concerns. I also provide work safe services, psych education & anger management training to court mandated clients & CaLD clients (such as international students & asylum seekers who face personal/ legal setbacks when assimilating into Australian society).
Compassionate, kind & competent Counsellor to individuals, & couples of all ages and stages of life. I specialise in CBT & EMDR which are evidence- based gold standard therapies. I provide therapy to clients who experience complex trauma, relationship challenges, sexual abuse, domestic/family violence, divorce, autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, stress and other mental health concerns. I also provide work safe services, psych education & anger management training to court mandated clients & CaLD clients (such as international students & asylum seekers who face personal/ legal setbacks when assimilating into Australian society).
Hi, I’m Mark — a counsellor based in Ballarat. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. Together, we’ll uncover the strengths and qualities within you that can spark your recovery. Building self-esteem and nurturing healthier relationships can open the way to a more fulfilling life.
Hi, I’m Mark — a counsellor based in Ballarat. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. Together, we’ll uncover the strengths and qualities within you that can spark your recovery. Building self-esteem and nurturing healthier relationships can open the way to a more fulfilling life.
Hi, I’m Jessica.
I am a psychologist, a mother, neurodivergent, and a flower lover. I have been described as having a quiet confidence, calming vibe, and quirky persona. I aim to be authentic and unmasked in our interactions together so that you feel comfortable to be yourself.
I am passionate about holding space for those who need it. My driving force is to be the psychologist who I would want to support my own loved ones.
I believe each client is special, worthy of connection, and that their story deserves to be heard. My approach is never to fix. It is to support.
Hi, I’m Jessica.
I am a psychologist, a mother, neurodivergent, and a flower lover. I have been described as having a quiet confidence, calming vibe, and quirky persona. I aim to be authentic and unmasked in our interactions together so that you feel comfortable to be yourself.
I am passionate about holding space for those who need it. My driving force is to be the psychologist who I would want to support my own loved ones.
I believe each client is special, worthy of connection, and that their story deserves to be heard. My approach is never to fix. It is to support.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been carrying things on your own. At Whispering Hope Therapy, I offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel heard and begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing. I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and life transitions using a person-centred, evidence-informed approach. Together, we build self-awareness, strengthen coping strategies, and create meaningful change. Sessions are available online via Telehealth, phone, or text across Australia.
I understand that reaching out for support can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been carrying things on your own. At Whispering Hope Therapy, I offer a calm, supportive space where you can feel heard and begin to make sense of what you’re experiencing. I work with individuals navigating stress, anxiety, overwhelm, and life transitions using a person-centred, evidence-informed approach. Together, we build self-awareness, strengthen coping strategies, and create meaningful change. Sessions are available online via Telehealth, phone, or text across Australia.
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
Hi, I’m Ashana, a culturally sensitive counsellor passionate about supporting women, with a special heart for women of colour. I know how rare it is to find spaces that truly see and celebrate our experiences. Here, you’ll be held, heard, and supported. Together, we’ll create a safe space built around your story, at your pace, guiding you toward healing, growth, and a sense of belonging.
Hi, I’m Ashana, a culturally sensitive counsellor passionate about supporting women, with a special heart for women of colour. I know how rare it is to find spaces that truly see and celebrate our experiences. Here, you’ll be held, heard, and supported. Together, we’ll create a safe space built around your story, at your pace, guiding you toward healing, growth, and a sense of belonging.
First Light represents the concept of new beginnings and the dawn of transformation. Much like the first light of day that brings hope, clarity, and possibility, First Light Psychology is dedicated to guiding individuals through their emotional and psychological journeys toward healing.
First Light represents the concept of new beginnings and the dawn of transformation. Much like the first light of day that brings hope, clarity, and possibility, First Light Psychology is dedicated to guiding individuals through their emotional and psychological journeys toward healing.
I work with people of various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds in both specialist health services (justice, family violence), schools (from Prep to Year 12) and specialist mental health services (adult residential services). I also facilitate group wellbeing programs for individuals & businesses, and have co-facilitated group workshops focused on teaching people practical skills to manage distress. I work best with people who are ready to take what we discuss in session, and implement this in their lives. I am a Director on the board with Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi).
I work with people of various cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds in both specialist health services (justice, family violence), schools (from Prep to Year 12) and specialist mental health services (adult residential services). I also facilitate group wellbeing programs for individuals & businesses, and have co-facilitated group workshops focused on teaching people practical skills to manage distress. I work best with people who are ready to take what we discuss in session, and implement this in their lives. I am a Director on the board with Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi).
These include trauma, mental health conditions, relationship issues, academic or vocational challenges, financial concerns, parenting challenges, and social isolation.
Specializing in challenging life transitions and trauma, I offer a compassionate and empathetic approach to counseling. I prioritize safe spaces for clients to share, with personalized treatment plans tailored to meet unique needs and goals. Whether it's anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I'm here to guide you towards healing and growth.
These include trauma, mental health conditions, relationship issues, academic or vocational challenges, financial concerns, parenting challenges, and social isolation.
Specializing in challenging life transitions and trauma, I offer a compassionate and empathetic approach to counseling. I prioritize safe spaces for clients to share, with personalized treatment plans tailored to meet unique needs and goals. Whether it's anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I'm here to guide you towards healing and growth.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
Dr. Laura Knox is a Counselling Psychologist with 10 years experience working with adults facing difficulties with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, negative self-talk, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Laura draws on a number of therapeutic approaches, including Interpersonal Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, ACT and CBT to help people address life stressors, improve psychological health, build stronger relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
Laura also works with couples to help them improve their communication, reconnect, and realign their relationship.
Dr. Laura Knox is a Counselling Psychologist with 10 years experience working with adults facing difficulties with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, negative self-talk, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Laura draws on a number of therapeutic approaches, including Interpersonal Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, EMDR, ACT and CBT to help people address life stressors, improve psychological health, build stronger relationships, and develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
Laura also works with couples to help them improve their communication, reconnect, and realign their relationship.
I am a registered clinical psychologist in Melbourne. I speak Persian/Farsi and English. I understand Dari as well. I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I was also a registered psychologist in Iran with over 8 years of experience in clinical settings. I received my Ph.D. degree in Psychology from Monash University. As part of my Ph.D. research, I assessed and wrote case studies for patients with DSM-5 personality disorder criteria in Monash Health to formulate their cognitive and behavioral problems.
I am a registered clinical psychologist in Melbourne. I speak Persian/Farsi and English. I understand Dari as well. I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I was also a registered psychologist in Iran with over 8 years of experience in clinical settings. I received my Ph.D. degree in Psychology from Monash University. As part of my Ph.D. research, I assessed and wrote case studies for patients with DSM-5 personality disorder criteria in Monash Health to formulate their cognitive and behavioral problems.
I specialise in supporting First Responders and their families while also welcoming clients from all backgrounds and presentations. I create personalised therapeutic strategies in collaboration with my clients, drawing on my expertise in CBT, ACT, and EMDR to support diagnoses from Adjustment Disorder, anxiety, and depression, to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and grief and loss. I will always focus on what works best for you and partner with you to ensure you receive high quality and evidence-based care.
I specialise in supporting First Responders and their families while also welcoming clients from all backgrounds and presentations. I create personalised therapeutic strategies in collaboration with my clients, drawing on my expertise in CBT, ACT, and EMDR to support diagnoses from Adjustment Disorder, anxiety, and depression, to Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and grief and loss. I will always focus on what works best for you and partner with you to ensure you receive high quality and evidence-based care.
I provide inclusive therapy for:
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief, loss and trauma
- Conflict
- Broken trust and betrayal
- Sex and intimacy issues
- Navigating big life decisions
- Parenting difficulties
- Navigating ADHD (VAST) and Autism.
I have a Master of Counselling, with a specialisation in couples/relationships therapy, training in family therapy, and years of experience working with clients of all ages, backgrounds and with a diverse range of life experiences.
I provide inclusive therapy for:
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief, loss and trauma
- Conflict
- Broken trust and betrayal
- Sex and intimacy issues
- Navigating big life decisions
- Parenting difficulties
- Navigating ADHD (VAST) and Autism.
I have a Master of Counselling, with a specialisation in couples/relationships therapy, training in family therapy, and years of experience working with clients of all ages, backgrounds and with a diverse range of life experiences.
Melissa Halliwell: Counselling for Life’s Challenges and Lasting Peace.
Serving the Bendigo, Castlemaine, Macedon Ranges region and telehealth; Melissa, an Accredited Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), offers compassionate support for individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. We believe in your inherent ability to heal and grow.
While Melissa's practice is focused on mental well-being,growth clarity, her background as a Registered Nurse with deep experience in family care and complex health issues (like aging and disability) provides a unique, grounded perspective for all clients.
Melissa Halliwell: Counselling for Life’s Challenges and Lasting Peace.
Serving the Bendigo, Castlemaine, Macedon Ranges region and telehealth; Melissa, an Accredited Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), offers compassionate support for individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. We believe in your inherent ability to heal and grow.
While Melissa's practice is focused on mental well-being,growth clarity, her background as a Registered Nurse with deep experience in family care and complex health issues (like aging and disability) provides a unique, grounded perspective for all clients.
I am primarily a couples therapist, working in Relational Life Therapy. My approach to working is deeply present, creating the space to explore dysfunctional patterns, to heal, to grow and to discover the tools to transform your relationship. I am passionate about the journey of teaching how to live radically honest and fearlessly assertive lives, while lovingly connected to yourself and your partner. The work is holistic involving the mind, body, heart and spirit. This work is deep, transformative and empowering.
I am primarily a couples therapist, working in Relational Life Therapy. My approach to working is deeply present, creating the space to explore dysfunctional patterns, to heal, to grow and to discover the tools to transform your relationship. I am passionate about the journey of teaching how to live radically honest and fearlessly assertive lives, while lovingly connected to yourself and your partner. The work is holistic involving the mind, body, heart and spirit. This work is deep, transformative and empowering.
Horses offer a non-judgment relationship, congruence, and transparency, something often many of us have been lacking in our lives. They can teach us how to be brave, how to manage big emotions and most importantly, because they are such magnificent creatures they sit with us while we deal with our stuff. EAP has been found to be an effective treatment for children, adolescents, and adults including: • Complicated Grief • Depression and anxiety • Difficult behaviours • Children and adolescents ‘at risk’ with maladaptive behaviours • Disruptive behaviours • Adolescents with depression, anxiety and low esteem •
Horses offer a non-judgment relationship, congruence, and transparency, something often many of us have been lacking in our lives. They can teach us how to be brave, how to manage big emotions and most importantly, because they are such magnificent creatures they sit with us while we deal with our stuff. EAP has been found to be an effective treatment for children, adolescents, and adults including: • Complicated Grief • Depression and anxiety • Difficult behaviours • Children and adolescents ‘at risk’ with maladaptive behaviours • Disruptive behaviours • Adolescents with depression, anxiety and low esteem •
You may be struggling with anxiety and/or depression. You may be experiencing a number of difficulties which require a psychological evaluation to find clarity; perhaps a diagnosis and recommendations for strategies to deal with your problems.
You may be struggling with anxiety and/or depression. You may be experiencing a number of difficulties which require a psychological evaluation to find clarity; perhaps a diagnosis and recommendations for strategies to deal with your problems.
I help women find clarity, confidence and contentment. If you're finding yourself stuck in a rut, at a cross-roads, anxious, overwhelmed, having relationship issues, lacking confidence, questioning your career or anything else that is having a negative impact on your life, I can help. Let's work together to create the life you really want to live.
I help women find clarity, confidence and contentment. If you're finding yourself stuck in a rut, at a cross-roads, anxious, overwhelmed, having relationship issues, lacking confidence, questioning your career or anything else that is having a negative impact on your life, I can help. Let's work together to create the life you really want to live.
Germaine is also a registered Circle of Security Parent Facilitator & Tuning into Kids/Teens Facilitator.
Dr Germaine Gergis, is a board-endorsed Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor and Lecturer with many years' experience in delivering high quality assessments and treatment to infants, children, adolescents and adults, and their families. Germaine has worked across private and public sectors helping those who have presented with a diverse range of mental health issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. She has extensive experience in working with mood & anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma-related disorders and personality disorders. Speciality roles include infant mental health & autism spectrum disorders, including providing second opinions.
Germaine is also a registered Circle of Security Parent Facilitator & Tuning into Kids/Teens Facilitator.
Dr Germaine Gergis, is a board-endorsed Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor and Lecturer with many years' experience in delivering high quality assessments and treatment to infants, children, adolescents and adults, and their families. Germaine has worked across private and public sectors helping those who have presented with a diverse range of mental health issues and neurodevelopmental disorders. She has extensive experience in working with mood & anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma-related disorders and personality disorders. Speciality roles include infant mental health & autism spectrum disorders, including providing second opinions.
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