Schema Therapy Counselling in Melbourne, VIC
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Carmel Batticciotto
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I am a registered Psychologist with extensive experience helping people to improve their daily lives and reach their true potential. My passion to make a difference in the lives of others has led to a strong interest in evidence-based approaches such as
Schema Therapy
, DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I have undertaken additional training in
Schema Therapy
and am particularly passionate about this approach. I aim to build a warm, comfortable and collaborative space for people to improve their wellbeing through evidence-based interventions.

Linél Franck
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
I am trained in evidence- based treatment approaches including:
Schema Therapy
, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Neuropsychotherapy.
I have an interest and expertise in supporting adults to manage a variety of concerns, such as: mood difficulties, anxiety adjustment difficulties, stress and burn-out, low self-esteem, trauma (including complex trauma/childhood trauma), managing difficult emotions (including anger and overwhelm), problematic patterns of behaviour, personality disorders, and communication. I have a special interest in understanding difficulties within the context of childhood experiences and trauma. This includes recognising the unique strengths and inner resources each person has and building on these to increase resilience and independence.

Shagun Chawla - Mindview Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
My approach draws on my experience and training in
Schema Therapy
, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Gottman’s Method for Couple’s Therapy, and Trauma-informed and recovery-focused care.
I have extensive experience providing holistic, client-centred care for clients with depression, anxiety, PTSD and complex trauma, personality disorders, sex therapy, relationship therapy, cultural difficulties, work-based difficulties, stress and more.

Tomas Cartmill
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
I have expertise in the following approaches: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Schema Therapy
Gottman Method for Couples Therapy.
I am a senior clinical psychologist with experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions including: Mood and anxiety disorders (depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorders, bipolar); Trauma (post-traumatic stress and complex trauma); Personality issues including treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder; Emotional dysregulation and sensitivity; Relationships challenges; Adjustment difficulties; Concern regarding sexuality and gender diversity; Challenges associated with body image and disordered eating.

Lev Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and committment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and
schema therapy
are well-validated therapy approaches.
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.

Edenn Baczyk
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I draw from multiple evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and
Schema Therapy
.
I'm Edenn, a passionate and approachable Psychologist. My approach is collaborative, flexible and guided by taking the time to understand your individuality and experiences. This allows therapy to be a space where you are able to build a deeper understanding of yourself and work towards goals that are important to you and your wellbeing. I work with adults across many areas of mental health and wellbeing and have a passion for helping others understand their attachment styles and regulate emotions to improve the quality and understanding around relationship patterns.

Jason Chung - Mindview Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
My treatment approach includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and
Schema Therapy
.
I am a registered psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I have experience providing psychological support to people struggling with various difficulties, including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and loss, and anger. I adopt a person-centred approach and strive to create a compassionate, safe and non-judgemental therapeutic environment.

Hoa Pham - People Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Her approach: Hoa utilises a range of evidence-based psychological treatments including but not limited to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),
Schema Therapy
, mindfulness, and interpersonal and solution-focussed approaches.
Hoa is a fully registered counselling Psychologist who works with adults with a wide range of presenting issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and grief and loss. She is passionate about providing a safe space for clients to explore their situations and investigate ways for change.
Not accepting new clients

Catherine Hluchanic
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic approach is in line with
Schema Therapy
, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I'm an experienced clinical psychologist and work with a wide range of mental health concerns including stress, depression, guilt and shame, sleep difficulties, bullying, relationship concerns, and burnout. I also have a special interest in working with anxiety and trauma related conditions including post-traumatic stress and early life attachment concerns. I'm passionately dedicated to working with my clients to build hope, strength, and resilience in a safe and welcoming space. My clients can expect warmth, compassion, and a collaborative approach as we work together to meet your goals.
Not accepting new clients

Anthony Smith
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
My therapeutic approaches include cognitive behaviour therapy,
schema therapy
and elements of dialectical behaviour therapy.
I am a registered psychologist with diverse experience across public and private mental health sectors. I work with adult clients, firmly believing in everyone’s potential for growth and change. My approach to therapy is grounded in the therapeutic alliance. I work hard to create spaces where clients feel safe, supported, and heard. I provide evidence based therapy for a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self esteem, loss and grief. I also provide therapy related to sexual functioning and sexual health issues.

Kayleigh Young
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based approaches,
Schema Therapy
and Trauma Therapy.
Dr Kayleigh Young is a clinical psychologist with expertise delivering a range of assessment and therapeutic services across both public and private settings. Kayleigh works with clients of all ages experiencing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, workplace issues, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and substance use, among other mental health and wellbeing issues. Kayleigh has completed extensive clinical training and draws upon a number of empirically sound techniques and interventions to ensure sessions are tailored to the presenting issues and individual needs of each client.
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Dr Alexandra Petrik
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
1 Endorsed
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My therapeutic style is highly collaborative, supportive, strength-focused, and motivational. I believe in creating a supportive and empowering space in which to arm clients with a strong individualised “tool kit” to help manage both everyday and long-term challenges. I offer a broad range of therapeutic modalities to suit the specific needs of the client. I have strong expertise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
Schema Therapy
, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Anger Management, and Mindfulness-Based Approaches.
Not accepting new clients

Dr Liam Casey
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
I work hard to make therapy practical and meaningful for each client, and primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or
Schema Therapy
.
I'm a clinical psychologist in private practice with a particular focus LGBTQIA+ wellbeing. I work with anyone looking to learn skills to manage difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I have particular interest and experience working with anxiety disorders, sexual and gender diversity, university students, grief (especially following a death by suicide), and unhelpful behavioural patterns (e.g., procrastination, perfectionism, people-pleasing).

Cristian John Acciarito
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I focus on a warm, compassionate, and respectful style which incorporates a variety of techniques and approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Attachment Theory, and
Schema Therapy
.
I have experience working with a variety of presentations, and has worked with adults and adolescents on issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, resilience, assertiveness, coping, sleep issues, drug and alcohol issues, and addictive behaviours. Please feel free to reach out for a brief conversation to see if I'm the right fit for you.

Codie Nyhan
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
He uses a variety of different evidenced based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
Schema Therapy
, Mindfulness based approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Codie has experience in the assessment and treatment of chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, personality disorders and various anxiety/depressive disorders. He also has extensive experience in assessments and report writing and has provided evidence within court. He has worked with individuals from various funding bodies including, Work-cover, National Disability Insurance Scheme, Transport Accident Commission as well as Medicare.

Cindy Tanghal
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I predominantly use evidence-based therapies such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT),Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,
Schema Therapy
, EMDR and Acceptance Commitment Therapy.
In my practice, I provide professional, empathetic and validating psychological support and treatment to individuals with Emotion dysregulation; Major Depression; Bi-Polar Affective Disorders; Adjustment Disorder; Anxiety disorders; Social Anxiety; Eating Disorders; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Personality Disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); Complex trauma presentations such as self-harm, identity disturbance, impulsivity, and relationship instability; Drug & alcohol and other Addictive Behaviours. Additionally, I am a Board approved (AHPRA) psychology supervisor.
Dr Matt Cottrell
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
Matt is a clinical psychologist and advanced certified
schema therapy
trainer and supervisor. Matt works with people who are dealing with life-long difficulties, and helps them explore ways of breaking out of patterns that keep them stuck. Using a collaborative approach and evidenced-based treatment, Matt works with individuals to help meet their own emotional needs to reduce their distress and move towards a more fulling life. He worked for 12 years in private psychiatric hospitals, and has run his private practice for over 14 years.

Smruthy Nair Unhyphen Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Her practice is integrative, drawing from Narrative therapy,
Schema therapy
, Dialectical Behavior therapy, Positive Psychology, Emotion focused and Cognitive Behavioural therapies including mindfulness.
Smruthy has a passion for simplifying the idea of mental health, and has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ and neurodiverse clients. Smruthy employs a person-centred and collaborative approach to therapy. Her practice is empathetic, culturally-responsive and trauma-informed, enabling her to be aware of the intersectionality of our lives. She is interested in helping individuals achieve well-being goals, address the impacts of trauma, and adapt to life transitions. Therapy can be personal, political, and psychosocial.

Karen Barnes
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
This includes Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Behavioural Management, and aspects of Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT),
Schema Therapy
, Narrative Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy.
Karen is an Australian Registered Psychologist with a range of experience over clinical, vocational, and more complex settings. As well as holding full APS membership, she is also a member of the Positive Psychology, Trauma and Psychology, and Intellectual Disability and Autism groups. With a passion for Individuality and Neurodiversity, she applies this approach to every unique individual she works with to explore and develop the person’s strengths and talents to assist in empowering them to achieve their goals.

Jennifer Morales-Crecer Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
She has completed training in the following therapies and incorporate them into her work: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and
Schema therapy
.
Jennifer is an experienced psychologist who uses a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to treat a wide variety of difficulties in adults of all ages. She offers each client a confidential and safe space to share their thoughts and feelings. Jennifer will work with you to help you clarify your own goals for treatment and provide you with the support and skills you need to help you reach your goals. Jennifer’s warm and professional manner provides a relational space to explore past experiences and trauma, current emotional or mental health difficulties and adjustment to life’s challenges.
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How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognising and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.