Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Melbourne, VIC

Photo of Li Michelle Chen - Michelle Chen, Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Michelle Chen
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel emotionally disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in repeating patterns. They may be healing from trauma, navigating cross-cultural relationships, or struggling with anxiety, burnout, or low self-worth. Many long for deeper connection, calm, and authenticity. They want to understand themselves, rebuild trust, and find balance in mind, body, and spirit through a holistic approach that integrates emotional awareness, mindfulness, and practical tools for lasting change.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples who feel emotionally disconnected, overwhelmed, or stuck in repeating patterns. They may be healing from trauma, navigating cross-cultural relationships, or struggling with anxiety, burnout, or low self-worth. Many long for deeper connection, calm, and authenticity. They want to understand themselves, rebuild trust, and find balance in mind, body, and spirit through a holistic approach that integrates emotional awareness, mindfulness, and practical tools for lasting change.
(03) 7500 5455 View (03) 7500 5455
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Keystone Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
At Keystone Psychology we believe that every child deserves to live a healthy and happy life. We are forensic psychologists and our expertise is in the assessment and treatment of children and young people who engage in a range of sensitive and complex behaviours including high risk behaviours that may, if left unaddressed, have negative impacts on their future. This includes behaviours that are disrespectful, inappropriate, problematic and or harmful; as well as physical/sexual violence. Our clients may have also experienced abuse and are seeking a personalised approach for therapy. We help our clients get back on track.
At Keystone Psychology we believe that every child deserves to live a healthy and happy life. We are forensic psychologists and our expertise is in the assessment and treatment of children and young people who engage in a range of sensitive and complex behaviours including high risk behaviours that may, if left unaddressed, have negative impacts on their future. This includes behaviours that are disrespectful, inappropriate, problematic and or harmful; as well as physical/sexual violence. Our clients may have also experienced abuse and are seeking a personalised approach for therapy. We help our clients get back on track.
(03) 8658 3864 View (03) 8658 3864
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Melanie Strang
Psychologist, MBBS, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hi there ! Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have over 20 years of practitioner experience, initially as a doctor working in mental health, then as a counsellor and presently, a psychologist.
Hi there ! Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have over 20 years of practitioner experience, initially as a doctor working in mental health, then as a counsellor and presently, a psychologist.
(03) 7003 2841 View (03) 7003 2841
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Alicia Garrett - Vista Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Online Only
Hi, I'm Alicia. I am passionate about providing specialist mental health support. I have worked with teens, adults and families experiencing a diverse range of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, family violence, relationship difficulties/breakdowns, personality disorders, complex trauma/trauma, disordered eating, low self-esteem and substance misuse. I believe in developing respectful, authentic and open-minded relationships with each person I work with. My approach is inclusive, relaxed and when appropriate humorous and playful.
Hi, I'm Alicia. I am passionate about providing specialist mental health support. I have worked with teens, adults and families experiencing a diverse range of difficulties including; anxiety, depression, family violence, relationship difficulties/breakdowns, personality disorders, complex trauma/trauma, disordered eating, low self-esteem and substance misuse. I believe in developing respectful, authentic and open-minded relationships with each person I work with. My approach is inclusive, relaxed and when appropriate humorous and playful.
(07) 5240 9990 View (07) 5240 9990
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Alyona Cerfontyne
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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.
(08) 9126 9144 View (08) 9126 9144
Kay Spurling
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Kay is a dedicated and experienced Psychologist with a compassionate, client-centred approach to therapy. She provides a safe and supportive space where individuals feel genuinely heard and respected. Kay has extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges, including trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), adult ADHD, anxiety and emotionally dysregulated or challenging behaviours. Her special area of interest is supporting clients with a history to substance misuse and addictions.
Kay is a dedicated and experienced Psychologist with a compassionate, client-centred approach to therapy. She provides a safe and supportive space where individuals feel genuinely heard and respected. Kay has extensive experience working with a wide range of mental health challenges, including trauma, borderline personality disorder (BPD), adult ADHD, anxiety and emotionally dysregulated or challenging behaviours. Her special area of interest is supporting clients with a history to substance misuse and addictions.
(03) 9111 5330 View (03) 9111 5330
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Ivy Liu Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Online Only
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a member of the AASW. I work primarily with adults, supporting people through life’s challenges with warmth, respect, and understanding. My approach is grounded in understanding your story, your strengths, and what matters most to you. I believe that the connection between client and counsellor forms the foundation of meaningful healing and growth. 作为一名注册心理健康社工,我可以用中文(普通话)或英文为您提供心理咨询服务。无论您正在面对生活压力、情绪困扰、人际关系或文化适应的挑战,我都会以温暖、尊重和理解的态度陪伴您,一起寻找前进的方向。
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a member of the AASW. I work primarily with adults, supporting people through life’s challenges with warmth, respect, and understanding. My approach is grounded in understanding your story, your strengths, and what matters most to you. I believe that the connection between client and counsellor forms the foundation of meaningful healing and growth. 作为一名注册心理健康社工,我可以用中文(普通话)或英文为您提供心理咨询服务。无论您正在面对生活压力、情绪困扰、人际关系或文化适应的挑战,我都会以温暖、尊重和理解的态度陪伴您,一起寻找前进的方向。
(03) 8400 0874 View (03) 8400 0874
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Kayla Cutajar
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues.
Her clinic hours vary from Monday-Saturday.
She has experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and parenting issues.
Her clinic hours vary from Monday-Saturday.
(03) 8104 9965 View (03) 8104 9965
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Tiarni Mudford
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sometimes life can be really rough and throw us unexpected curveballs that we can’t manage on our own and nor should we. During these times, we all need and deserve to be listened to and have someone who can understand the challenges we are going through, and help navigate us back on track in our own time and without judgement. I can support you to get through your tough times, whilst also helping you to relearn who you are, who it is you want to be and what has been preventing you from being able to be that person.
Sometimes life can be really rough and throw us unexpected curveballs that we can’t manage on our own and nor should we. During these times, we all need and deserve to be listened to and have someone who can understand the challenges we are going through, and help navigate us back on track in our own time and without judgement. I can support you to get through your tough times, whilst also helping you to relearn who you are, who it is you want to be and what has been preventing you from being able to be that person.
0436 965 284 View 0436 965 284
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Working It Out Now counselling with Abi
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
With a long career across the community services and business sectors, I have supported diverse clients with complex needs, worked alongside professionals and the most vulnerable, and understand family, parenting, rural and city life.
I bring to counselling professional expertise, lived experience, and genuine care for people navigating life’s complexities, including grief and loss. With a background in community services, leadership, and life in both rural and city settings, I understand personal struggles, family dynamics, the workplace, and the community. I believe every person deserves to be seen, heard, and supported as a whole individual. I offer empathy, integrity, and practical insight to create a safe space for you to explore your story. I wish to bring you encouragement, understanding, and tools to strengthen your capacity to navigate lifes challenges.
With a long career across the community services and business sectors, I have supported diverse clients with complex needs, worked alongside professionals and the most vulnerable, and understand family, parenting, rural and city life.
I bring to counselling professional expertise, lived experience, and genuine care for people navigating life’s complexities, including grief and loss. With a background in community services, leadership, and life in both rural and city settings, I understand personal struggles, family dynamics, the workplace, and the community. I believe every person deserves to be seen, heard, and supported as a whole individual. I offer empathy, integrity, and practical insight to create a safe space for you to explore your story. I wish to bring you encouragement, understanding, and tools to strengthen your capacity to navigate lifes challenges.
(03) 4713 5407 View (03) 4713 5407
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Nicole Rodriguez
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
We are now open Monday to Saturday by appointment only! At Paediatric & Family Therapy, we prioritise establishing trust and a collaborative bond with our clients. Creating a warm and supportive environment encourages open communication and provides a safe space for healing. Our areas of focus are anxiety, changes in family dynamics, coping strategies, depression, emotional regulation, loss/grief, and stress.
We are now open Monday to Saturday by appointment only! At Paediatric & Family Therapy, we prioritise establishing trust and a collaborative bond with our clients. Creating a warm and supportive environment encourages open communication and provides a safe space for healing. Our areas of focus are anxiety, changes in family dynamics, coping strategies, depression, emotional regulation, loss/grief, and stress.
(03) 4233 2923 View (03) 4233 2923
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Michelle Phan
Social Worker, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who supports clients throughout their reproductive journeys and the challenges that may arise along the way. I am passionate about empowering people to make informed reproductive choices and helping them navigate infertility, birth trauma, perinatal loss (including stillbirth, miscarriage, and termination), abortion grief, adoption, perinatal mental health concerns, and the transition to parenthood. I work hard to cultivate a trusting, authentic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship to support meaningful and sustainable treatment goals.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who supports clients throughout their reproductive journeys and the challenges that may arise along the way. I am passionate about empowering people to make informed reproductive choices and helping them navigate infertility, birth trauma, perinatal loss (including stillbirth, miscarriage, and termination), abortion grief, adoption, perinatal mental health concerns, and the transition to parenthood. I work hard to cultivate a trusting, authentic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship to support meaningful and sustainable treatment goals.
(03) 9958 8772 View (03) 9958 8772
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Alisha Lemke
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Online Only
I have 8 years of experience working with individuals and couples on issues such as addiction and behaviour change, general stress and anxiety, and relationship and parenting issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck in life? Do you want to say goodbye to surviving another year, and instead, say hello to thriving this year, confident in yourself, and at peace with life? Are you looking for long-term solutions (not just 'to-do lists' and 'strategies' that keep failing) and help from someone empathic but honest about what you don't see?
I have 8 years of experience working with individuals and couples on issues such as addiction and behaviour change, general stress and anxiety, and relationship and parenting issues.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck in life? Do you want to say goodbye to surviving another year, and instead, say hello to thriving this year, confident in yourself, and at peace with life? Are you looking for long-term solutions (not just 'to-do lists' and 'strategies' that keep failing) and help from someone empathic but honest about what you don't see?
(07) 2100 4620 View (07) 2100 4620
Photo of Nicole Osborn - Art of Mindful Psychology - Nicole Osborn, Psychotherapist
Art of Mindful Psychology - Nicole Osborn
Psychotherapist
Serves Area
I offer analysis, Behavioral Therapy, ABA, Art as Therapy, and Emotional and Psychological support for all ages, and needs, including parents, families, schools and teachers.
I enjoy observing individuals behaviour and gently searching ways to tap in to help the individual. Just because one person may have the same diagnosis as the next does not mean that the same techniques will work. I enjoy supporting parents, siblings and teachers. A open holistic manner = best results.
I offer analysis, Behavioral Therapy, ABA, Art as Therapy, and Emotional and Psychological support for all ages, and needs, including parents, families, schools and teachers.
I enjoy observing individuals behaviour and gently searching ways to tap in to help the individual. Just because one person may have the same diagnosis as the next does not mean that the same techniques will work. I enjoy supporting parents, siblings and teachers. A open holistic manner = best results.
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Natali Quintero - The Psychology Support Room
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Online Only
If you or your young person in your care is feeling overwhelmed by emotions, struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or finding it hard to adjust to life’s changes, you are not alone. Emotional challenges can impact focus, confidence, and daily routines, making it difficult to feel balanced or at ease.
If you or your young person in your care is feeling overwhelmed by emotions, struggling with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or finding it hard to adjust to life’s changes, you are not alone. Emotional challenges can impact focus, confidence, and daily routines, making it difficult to feel balanced or at ease.
(03) 5608 5921 View (03) 5608 5921
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Dr Shikha Gray
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with adults & couples experiencing anxiety, trauma (PTSD & complex trauma), depression, relationship difficulties, intrusive thoughts and OCD. I approach therapy with a deep curiosity about how you see things in ways that noone else does. I provide a warm and reflective space for you to explore how early & pivotal moments in life have shaped you and your relationships. We may also look at practical ways you can bring about changes you hope for. My goal is to offer you a supportive space that helps you understand things more deeply, accept yourself more fully, and feel more capable of meeting life’s challenges.
I work with adults & couples experiencing anxiety, trauma (PTSD & complex trauma), depression, relationship difficulties, intrusive thoughts and OCD. I approach therapy with a deep curiosity about how you see things in ways that noone else does. I provide a warm and reflective space for you to explore how early & pivotal moments in life have shaped you and your relationships. We may also look at practical ways you can bring about changes you hope for. My goal is to offer you a supportive space that helps you understand things more deeply, accept yourself more fully, and feel more capable of meeting life’s challenges.
(03) 7003 2197 View (03) 7003 2197
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Nina Isabella
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Serves Area
• Fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation and debriefing • Matrescence and complexities of motherhood • Parenting, relationship dynamics and personal growth • Menopause as a portal to transformation • Identity, orientation, life purpose and career shifts • Chronic pain and long-term health challenges • Grief, loss and emotional distress
I have twenty years of specialist experience supporting women navigating challenges of perinatal mental health; motherhood; menopausing; endometriosis, inflammatory and chronic illness; and pelvic floor dysfunction. Are you seeking soulful, intuitive support through the transitions of womanhood? I’m a holistic women’s health counsellor, childbirth educator and somatic psychotherapist offering care tailored to your unique experience. Womanly Counselling: weaves person-centred therapy with body-aware modalities such as breathwork, mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, to nurture your nervous system while exploring themes including:
• Fertility, pregnancy, birth preparation and debriefing • Matrescence and complexities of motherhood • Parenting, relationship dynamics and personal growth • Menopause as a portal to transformation • Identity, orientation, life purpose and career shifts • Chronic pain and long-term health challenges • Grief, loss and emotional distress
I have twenty years of specialist experience supporting women navigating challenges of perinatal mental health; motherhood; menopausing; endometriosis, inflammatory and chronic illness; and pelvic floor dysfunction. Are you seeking soulful, intuitive support through the transitions of womanhood? I’m a holistic women’s health counsellor, childbirth educator and somatic psychotherapist offering care tailored to your unique experience. Womanly Counselling: weaves person-centred therapy with body-aware modalities such as breathwork, mindfulness and therapeutic yoga, to nurture your nervous system while exploring themes including:
(03) 4422 4945 View (03) 4422 4945
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Talha (Tal) Iqbal
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
Looking for a counsellor or seeking help can be a very vulnerable time. My practice is informed by my own journey of healing and recovery. I focus on creating safety and trust, to be able to hold a healing space for you. If you’re interested in working together, I offer a 30 minute initial consultation free of charge so we can have a chat and see if I am the right fit for you.
Looking for a counsellor or seeking help can be a very vulnerable time. My practice is informed by my own journey of healing and recovery. I focus on creating safety and trust, to be able to hold a healing space for you. If you’re interested in working together, I offer a 30 minute initial consultation free of charge so we can have a chat and see if I am the right fit for you.
(03) 7500 5900 View (03) 7500 5900
Photo of Dr Christine Ellisdon, Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Dr Christine Ellisdon
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Serves Area
I believe all people have an innate capacity for wisdom and, with this, a natural capacity for healing. I aim to empower people by supporting their connection to this inner wisdom while gently addressing the barriers that may limit access to it and prevent them from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties related to unresolved issues from the past, stressful relationship dynamics, work-related challenges, self-defeating behavioural patterns, and self-critical ways of thinking. Psychological counselling can help to develop insight, build on your strengths, and support meaningful and lasting change.
I believe all people have an innate capacity for wisdom and, with this, a natural capacity for healing. I aim to empower people by supporting their connection to this inner wisdom while gently addressing the barriers that may limit access to it and prevent them from living a full and enriching life. Many people experience difficulties related to unresolved issues from the past, stressful relationship dynamics, work-related challenges, self-defeating behavioural patterns, and self-critical ways of thinking. Psychological counselling can help to develop insight, build on your strengths, and support meaningful and lasting change.
(03) 9008 1947 View (03) 9008 1947
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Mark Rose
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
You’re worried & overwhelmed that your life is out of control and off track. You’re experiencing dread, agitation, and frustration as a result of living a life that you would not have chosen. If you’re struggling to cope with the world, now might be the time to connect with a psychologist who can help. Let us work together to develop a plan that can reassure you that things can & will change towards living a fulfilled life, more aligned with your values. Continue reading to learn how booking a therapy session today is the best, yet most difficult, decision you will ever make for your current well-being & your future self.
You’re worried & overwhelmed that your life is out of control and off track. You’re experiencing dread, agitation, and frustration as a result of living a life that you would not have chosen. If you’re struggling to cope with the world, now might be the time to connect with a psychologist who can help. Let us work together to develop a plan that can reassure you that things can & will change towards living a fulfilled life, more aligned with your values. Continue reading to learn how booking a therapy session today is the best, yet most difficult, decision you will ever make for your current well-being & your future self.
(02) 4005 0031 View (02) 4005 0031

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