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.
Dr Carol Choo - Clin Psych - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Carol holds a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and has been practicing as a registered Psychologist for over 20 years, at various settings including private practice, mental health and community sectors. Carol offers telehealth appointments only, she has expertise in working with depression, anxiety, stress, and is keen to assist adults with general psychological issues and enhance their resilience, but also has multilingual skills, delivers services in English, Chinese ( 说中文, Mandarin and Cantonese), and interest in working with migrants and clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Carol holds a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and has been practicing as a registered Psychologist for over 20 years, at various settings including private practice, mental health and community sectors. Carol offers telehealth appointments only, she has expertise in working with depression, anxiety, stress, and is keen to assist adults with general psychological issues and enhance their resilience, but also has multilingual skills, delivers services in English, Chinese ( 说中文, Mandarin and Cantonese), and interest in working with migrants and clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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.
Somatic Psychotherapies offers Clinical Supervision (+SOS), Counselling (talk & somatic based) & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Child/Youth/Adult, Couples & Families with availability for Weekday & Weekend sessions Online via (Video/Voicelink) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide. I can utilise various assessments when appropriate to measure the severity of a specific problem, as well as determining your progress within therapy. I can also teach many various emotional regulation skills where this may be of benefit for you too. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
Somatic Psychotherapies offers Clinical Supervision (+SOS), Counselling (talk & somatic based) & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to Child/Youth/Adult, Couples & Families with availability for Weekday & Weekend sessions Online via (Video/Voicelink) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide. I can utilise various assessments when appropriate to measure the severity of a specific problem, as well as determining your progress within therapy. I can also teach many various emotional regulation skills where this may be of benefit for you too. Whatever you are going through, know that there is hope - Let me help you find that hope.
I'm a qualified counsellor with a background in visual art. In sculpture, my process is one of layering and uncovering—of allowing for something unexpected to emerge through close attention and curiosity. In a similar way, therapy can bring patterns, memories, and underlying meanings into focus. As a therapist, I offer a space where people can discuss their thoughts, feelings, and personal history in an environment that is open, confidential, and free from judgement. My role is not to provide advice or ready-made solutions, but to support the process of exploration and encourage curiosity along the way.
I'm a qualified counsellor with a background in visual art. In sculpture, my process is one of layering and uncovering—of allowing for something unexpected to emerge through close attention and curiosity. In a similar way, therapy can bring patterns, memories, and underlying meanings into focus. As a therapist, I offer a space where people can discuss their thoughts, feelings, and personal history in an environment that is open, confidential, and free from judgement. My role is not to provide advice or ready-made solutions, but to support the process of exploration and encourage curiosity along the way.
Clients often describe Lucy as warm and grounded, with a natural ability to bring energy and insight into each session. She’s known for her respectful yet direct style, gently challenging stuck patterns and helping clients move toward meaningful change beyond the therapy room.
Her clinical interests include behaviour change and addictions, emotional regulation, anxiety (in all its forms), sleep, and mood and personality disorders. She also has further training in the Gottman Method (Level 1) and has a particular interest supporting clients working through relationship and attachment concerns.
Clients often describe Lucy as warm and grounded, with a natural ability to bring energy and insight into each session. She’s known for her respectful yet direct style, gently challenging stuck patterns and helping clients move toward meaningful change beyond the therapy room.
Her clinical interests include behaviour change and addictions, emotional regulation, anxiety (in all its forms), sleep, and mood and personality disorders. She also has further training in the Gottman Method (Level 1) and has a particular interest supporting clients working through relationship and attachment concerns.
Hi, I’m Jade. I’m a psychologist with over 11 years of clinical experience providing evidence-based therapy to adolescents (16+) and adults.
I offer a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed space where we can work collaboratively toward your goals. My approach is culturally sensitive and tailored to your individual needs.
I have a special interest in anxiety, depression (including bipolar disorder), trauma and PTSD, ADHD, ASD, and relationship challenges.
I integrate EMDR and other evidence-based therapies to help clients process difficult experiences, reduce distress, and develop practical strategies for lasting change.
Hi, I’m Jade. I’m a psychologist with over 11 years of clinical experience providing evidence-based therapy to adolescents (16+) and adults.
I offer a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed space where we can work collaboratively toward your goals. My approach is culturally sensitive and tailored to your individual needs.
I have a special interest in anxiety, depression (including bipolar disorder), trauma and PTSD, ADHD, ASD, and relationship challenges.
I integrate EMDR and other evidence-based therapies to help clients process difficult experiences, reduce distress, and develop practical strategies for lasting change.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years working in the health and disability sectors (as a support worker, assistant in nursing and Psychologist). I have an interest in working with people from LGBTQIA+ populations including individuals and relationship work. I have a strong understanding of the many ways that intimate relationships are structured. I als work with adults from all populations to manage anxiety disorders using effective and evidence-based interventions. I have a further interest in working with adults with disability including acquired brain injury, intellectual disability, ASD, and neuro-degenerative disease.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years working in the health and disability sectors (as a support worker, assistant in nursing and Psychologist). I have an interest in working with people from LGBTQIA+ populations including individuals and relationship work. I have a strong understanding of the many ways that intimate relationships are structured. I als work with adults from all populations to manage anxiety disorders using effective and evidence-based interventions. I have a further interest in working with adults with disability including acquired brain injury, intellectual disability, ASD, and neuro-degenerative disease.
Dr Claudine Martijn (pronounced “Martin”), clinical psychologist, can help you and has extensive experience with multiple psychological, emotional, and mental health needs, including: Stress Anxiety Panic Attacks & Anxiety Phobias (Fear of specific things / situations) Agoraphobia / Social Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Anxiety Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Depression Depressive Disorders Perinatal Psychology / Mental Health including Post Natal Depression (PND) Pregnancy Counselling Antenatal Depression Parenting issues Bipoloar Disorder (BD) Grief and Loss and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Dr Claudine Martijn (pronounced “Martin”), clinical psychologist, can help you and has extensive experience with multiple psychological, emotional, and mental health needs, including: Stress Anxiety Panic Attacks & Anxiety Phobias (Fear of specific things / situations) Agoraphobia / Social Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) & Anxiety Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Depression Depressive Disorders Perinatal Psychology / Mental Health including Post Natal Depression (PND) Pregnancy Counselling Antenatal Depression Parenting issues Bipoloar Disorder (BD) Grief and Loss and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)
Are you and your partner feeling more like housemates than companions, struggling to connect, stuck in the same painful cycles, or living with a quiet disconnection no one else can see? Perhaps intimacy feels out of reach, or you’ve moved through relationships searching for closeness but never quite finding safety. If you’re wondering whether the bond can be restored, don’t wait until distance grows deeper. Whether you’re working on your relationship or exploring recurring patterns on your own, I’m here to walk alongside you. Reaching out takes courage, and you deserve the support to create the love you long for.
Are you and your partner feeling more like housemates than companions, struggling to connect, stuck in the same painful cycles, or living with a quiet disconnection no one else can see? Perhaps intimacy feels out of reach, or you’ve moved through relationships searching for closeness but never quite finding safety. If you’re wondering whether the bond can be restored, don’t wait until distance grows deeper. Whether you’re working on your relationship or exploring recurring patterns on your own, I’m here to walk alongside you. Reaching out takes courage, and you deserve the support to create the love you long for.
I provide a safe, confidential space for you to feel heard and supported. I work closely with professionals facing stress, burnout, career pressures, or feeling “stuck”, drawing on my professional training and corporate experience to help you regain clarity, balance, and direction. I also work with multicultural Australians navigating life between cultures, where shifting family or cultural expectations at home, work, and within yourself can lead to self-doubt, disconnection, or exhaustion. I support migrants and second or third-generation Australians who want to increase confidence, sense of belonging, and ease with who they are.
I provide a safe, confidential space for you to feel heard and supported. I work closely with professionals facing stress, burnout, career pressures, or feeling “stuck”, drawing on my professional training and corporate experience to help you regain clarity, balance, and direction. I also work with multicultural Australians navigating life between cultures, where shifting family or cultural expectations at home, work, and within yourself can lead to self-doubt, disconnection, or exhaustion. I support migrants and second or third-generation Australians who want to increase confidence, sense of belonging, and ease with who they are.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the APS, providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across the lifespan. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges. I have a particular interest in working with migrants navigating language barriers, cultural transition, visa uncertainty, and access to services, as well as healthcare professionals facing work-related stress, burnout, and trauma, offering both early intervention and longer-term psychological support.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the APS, providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across the lifespan. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges. I have a particular interest in working with migrants navigating language barriers, cultural transition, visa uncertainty, and access to services, as well as healthcare professionals facing work-related stress, burnout, and trauma, offering both early intervention and longer-term psychological support.
I believe that everyone is an individual who brings their own experiences, beliefs, and values into the therapeutic arena. Everyone goes through difficult times in their lives, and it is in these times that meeting with a clinical psychologist can help. By engaging in meaningful and honest conversations, you may find greater peace and reduce your current pain and suffering. I bring warmth, empathy, and understanding to every session.
I believe that everyone is an individual who brings their own experiences, beliefs, and values into the therapeutic arena. Everyone goes through difficult times in their lives, and it is in these times that meeting with a clinical psychologist can help. By engaging in meaningful and honest conversations, you may find greater peace and reduce your current pain and suffering. I bring warmth, empathy, and understanding to every session.
My ideal clients are teens to adults, international students, who may be navigating cultural adjustment, depression, anxiety, identity questions, or personal growth. They might want to better understand their emotions, improve relationships, or make sense of past experiences through a trauma-informed lens. Many are simply trying to figure out who they are and what they want in life. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore this at your own pace.
My ideal clients are teens to adults, international students, who may be navigating cultural adjustment, depression, anxiety, identity questions, or personal growth. They might want to better understand their emotions, improve relationships, or make sense of past experiences through a trauma-informed lens. Many are simply trying to figure out who they are and what they want in life. Therapy offers a supportive space to explore this at your own pace.
I am a registered clinical psychologist with experience working with a wide range of mental health conditions. I work primarily with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, shame, guilt, and many other mental health issues. I have a special interest in supporting and empowering women with their mental health, in particular perinatal mental health support. I also support many of my clients with conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, early life attachment wounds, and anxiety disorders.
I am a registered clinical psychologist with experience working with a wide range of mental health conditions. I work primarily with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, shame, guilt, and many other mental health issues. I have a special interest in supporting and empowering women with their mental health, in particular perinatal mental health support. I also support many of my clients with conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, early life attachment wounds, and anxiety disorders.
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.
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.
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.
I work with adult individuals and couples. Areas of particular interest include: LGBTQIA+ issues; anxiety & depression; neurodiversity (e.g., ADHD, Autism); trauma; couple relationships; non-monogamous relationships (e.g., polyamory, open relationships etc.)
I work with adult individuals and couples. Areas of particular interest include: LGBTQIA+ issues; anxiety & depression; neurodiversity (e.g., ADHD, Autism); trauma; couple relationships; non-monogamous relationships (e.g., polyamory, open relationships etc.)
Iris is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping clients improve their psychological health and wellbeing. Iris is experienced in working with people from all walks of life, in a range of settings including public hospitals, universities, not for profit organisations and private practice. She can provide treatment for a broad range of presenting issues, and has a special interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and chronic pain. Iris also works with clients struggling to adjust to stressful life changes, pre and post-natal mental health issues and identity issues.
Iris is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping clients improve their psychological health and wellbeing. Iris is experienced in working with people from all walks of life, in a range of settings including public hospitals, universities, not for profit organisations and private practice. She can provide treatment for a broad range of presenting issues, and has a special interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and chronic pain. Iris also works with clients struggling to adjust to stressful life changes, pre and post-natal mental health issues and identity issues.
Do you feel stuck in the same relationship patterns - whether you’re in a relationship or single? You might feel drawn to unavailable partners, stuck in the same arguments, or choosing people who can’t meet you emotionally. These patterns are changeable, and therapy is where that shift begins.
Do you feel stuck in the same relationship patterns - whether you’re in a relationship or single? You might feel drawn to unavailable partners, stuck in the same arguments, or choosing people who can’t meet you emotionally. These patterns are changeable, and therapy is where that shift begins.
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Number of Psychologists and Therapists in Melbourne, VIC
1,000+
Average cost per session
$183
Psychologists and Therapists in Melbourne, VIC who prioritize treating:
| 89% | Anxiety |
| 80% | Depression |
| 78% | Stress |
| 76% | Relationship Issues |
| 75% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 50% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 68% | Medicare Rebates |
| 50% | Bupa |
| 50% | NDIS |
How Psychologists and Therapists in Melbourne, VIC see their clients
| 66% | In Person and Online | |
| 34% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 73% | Female | |
| 23% | Male | |
| 4% | Non-Binary |