Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Melton, VIC
She works to help each person feel empowered to be themselves, build better friendships, relationships with parents and community, to manage their mental health and to enjoy valued activities including education.
Emily works creatively, drawing on evidence based theory from a variety of disciplines and psychological approaches, to help meet your treatment needs.
She works to help each person feel empowered to be themselves, build better friendships, relationships with parents and community, to manage their mental health and to enjoy valued activities including education.
Emily works creatively, drawing on evidence based theory from a variety of disciplines and psychological approaches, to help meet your treatment needs.
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
We are a child, teen and adult friendly psychology practice located in Williams Landing and Keilor East that provides comprehensive psychological services, including psychotherapy and assessment for individuals of all ages. Assessments include ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments.
We are a child, teen and adult friendly psychology practice located in Williams Landing and Keilor East that provides comprehensive psychological services, including psychotherapy and assessment for individuals of all ages. Assessments include ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) assessments.
I am a General Psychologist currently working in private practice, with extensive experience providing therapy and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. I support clients under NDIS, WorkCover, TAC, and Mental Health Care Plans.
I use a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT, ACT, EMDR), and Mindfulness-based strategies. I am trained in conducting Autism, ADHD, and cognitive assessments, providing comprehensive evaluations that guide diagnosis, support needs, and treatment planning.
I am currently accepting new clients.
I am a General Psychologist currently working in private practice, with extensive experience providing therapy and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. I support clients under NDIS, WorkCover, TAC, and Mental Health Care Plans.
I use a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT, ACT, EMDR), and Mindfulness-based strategies. I am trained in conducting Autism, ADHD, and cognitive assessments, providing comprehensive evaluations that guide diagnosis, support needs, and treatment planning.
I am currently accepting new clients.
I support couples who feel disconnected and individuals who feel overwhelmed by stress, perfectionism, or emotional load. My approach is warm, grounded, and emotionally safe — a place where you can slow down, breathe, and feel understood.
I support couples who feel disconnected and individuals who feel overwhelmed by stress, perfectionism, or emotional load. My approach is warm, grounded, and emotionally safe — a place where you can slow down, breathe, and feel understood.
At our practice, we specialise in supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and adults through challenges related to autism, ADHD, behavioural issues, anxiety, depression, and more. We are committed to providing compassionate, tailored care that respects each individual’s unique needs. Our goal is to help clients navigate life’s transitions, build resilience, and develop the skills they need to thrive. With empathy and understanding, we work together to create positive, lasting change.
At our practice, we specialise in supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and adults through challenges related to autism, ADHD, behavioural issues, anxiety, depression, and more. We are committed to providing compassionate, tailored care that respects each individual’s unique needs. Our goal is to help clients navigate life’s transitions, build resilience, and develop the skills they need to thrive. With empathy and understanding, we work together to create positive, lasting change.
No matter how long taking that first step has been on your mind, I'm here and I'm eager to hear you out. Whether it is major life challenges, unresolved feelings from the past or anxieties facing into your future, I'm your sounding board backed with accredited training and experience in counselling and I'm working towards a pathway to being a provisional psychologist.
I also have a male Wellness Coach working in my practice who is fluent in Tamil and has working proficiency in Malayalam and Hindi who can assist with general wellness concerns.
No matter how long taking that first step has been on your mind, I'm here and I'm eager to hear you out. Whether it is major life challenges, unresolved feelings from the past or anxieties facing into your future, I'm your sounding board backed with accredited training and experience in counselling and I'm working towards a pathway to being a provisional psychologist.
I also have a male Wellness Coach working in my practice who is fluent in Tamil and has working proficiency in Malayalam and Hindi who can assist with general wellness concerns.
Parents and families also come to us for support with behavioural concerns, developmental differences, or the everyday stresses of family life.
Our team are registered psychologists and advanced behaviour support practitioners with extensive experience across NDIS and private practice. We provide therapy, positive behaviour support, and cognitive and diagnostic assessments for ADHD, autism, intellectual disability, and giftedness.
Parents and families also come to us for support with behavioural concerns, developmental differences, or the everyday stresses of family life.
Our team are registered psychologists and advanced behaviour support practitioners with extensive experience across NDIS and private practice. We provide therapy, positive behaviour support, and cognitive and diagnostic assessments for ADHD, autism, intellectual disability, and giftedness.
Hi, I'm Geetha! I come from a South African- Indian background and have a deep passion to serve others by empowering them to live their best lives. My expertise is working with youth, adults, and families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. I've worked in correctional services, and various community sectors namely, disadvantaged and marginalised youth, AOD, homelessness, unemployment, sexual assault and family violence. I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
Hi, I'm Geetha! I come from a South African- Indian background and have a deep passion to serve others by empowering them to live their best lives. My expertise is working with youth, adults, and families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. I've worked in correctional services, and various community sectors namely, disadvantaged and marginalised youth, AOD, homelessness, unemployment, sexual assault and family violence. I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
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Relationship Counselling - appointments available Australia wide. Do you want to create healthier communication, intimacy & closeness with your partner? Perhaps you’re grieving the loss of a once happy relationship & wondering how to get 'back on track', especially after having children. My specialised training in relationship counselling combined with personal experience has helped many couples find connection & love again. I offer a deeply caring, calm & empathic space. It's challenging making that first step, but relationship distress is very common & you are not alone. I so look forward to hearing from you, even just for a chat.
Relationship Counselling - appointments available Australia wide. Do you want to create healthier communication, intimacy & closeness with your partner? Perhaps you’re grieving the loss of a once happy relationship & wondering how to get 'back on track', especially after having children. My specialised training in relationship counselling combined with personal experience has helped many couples find connection & love again. I offer a deeply caring, calm & empathic space. It's challenging making that first step, but relationship distress is very common & you are not alone. I so look forward to hearing from you, even just for a chat.
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
Yumi is a compassionate and culturally attuned mental health counsellor with a background in Psychology and Counselling. With lived experience in Japan, Indonesia, and Australia, she understands the unique challenges faced by individuals adjusting to life in Australia. Yumi supports adults (25–45) dealing with childhood trauma, poor boundaries, people-pleasing, anxiety, perfectionism, and relationship stress. Her clients often feel stuck between cultural expectations and personal needs. Yumi offers a warm, client-centred space to heal and grow.
Yumi is a compassionate and culturally attuned mental health counsellor with a background in Psychology and Counselling. With lived experience in Japan, Indonesia, and Australia, she understands the unique challenges faced by individuals adjusting to life in Australia. Yumi supports adults (25–45) dealing with childhood trauma, poor boundaries, people-pleasing, anxiety, perfectionism, and relationship stress. Her clients often feel stuck between cultural expectations and personal needs. Yumi offers a warm, client-centred space to heal and grow.
I also specialise in working with neurodivergent clients and parents of neurodivergent children.
I’m Kate Gore, a clinical psychologist driven by a commitment to understanding and supporting my clients in their mental health. I offer a warm, inclusive, and evidence-based approach, with a special passion for working alongside neurodivergent clients—including adolescents and adults—and tailoring support to each person’s goals and needs.
I also specialise in working with neurodivergent clients and parents of neurodivergent children.
I’m Kate Gore, a clinical psychologist driven by a commitment to understanding and supporting my clients in their mental health. I offer a warm, inclusive, and evidence-based approach, with a special passion for working alongside neurodivergent clients—including adolescents and adults—and tailoring support to each person’s goals and needs.
Many clients experience increased clarity, calmer responses and more confidence in themselves and their parenting.
You look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, irritable and stretched too thin. You may be raising children far from family support, navigating cultural expectations, relationship strain, or the intensity of strong-willed kids. The constant mental load, the guilt of never doing enough, or the tension that builds after long, exhausting days. You want to feel calmer, less guilty, more connected to yourself and your family, and to stop feeling like you’re failing at your relationship or as a mother.
Many clients experience increased clarity, calmer responses and more confidence in themselves and their parenting.
You look like you’re coping, but inside you feel overwhelmed, irritable and stretched too thin. You may be raising children far from family support, navigating cultural expectations, relationship strain, or the intensity of strong-willed kids. The constant mental load, the guilt of never doing enough, or the tension that builds after long, exhausting days. You want to feel calmer, less guilty, more connected to yourself and your family, and to stop feeling like you’re failing at your relationship or as a mother.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, parenting, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling lost, counselling with me can help you gain clarity and move forward with greater confidence.
Specialising in men's mental health, I help adults and teens know and love themselves, build emotional strength, and move forward with confidence. Using practical, evidence-based counselling and coaching techniques, I offer focused support for confidence, relationships, and life direction without judgement, jargon, or pressure to be someone you’re not.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, parenting, relationship challenges, life transitions, or simply feeling lost, counselling with me can help you gain clarity and move forward with greater confidence.
Specialising in men's mental health, I help adults and teens know and love themselves, build emotional strength, and move forward with confidence. Using practical, evidence-based counselling and coaching techniques, I offer focused support for confidence, relationships, and life direction without judgement, jargon, or pressure to be someone you’re not.
Over time, stress, grief, loss, parenting, work, health challenges, and everyday pressures can quietly erode the sense of closeness that once felt effortless.
With a Degree in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in HR and a Masters in Counselling (Relationships), I provide a calm, thoughtful and compassionate space where you and/or your special person can slow down, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and rediscover safety and connection.
Over time, stress, grief, loss, parenting, work, health challenges, and everyday pressures can quietly erode the sense of closeness that once felt effortless.
With a Degree in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in HR and a Masters in Counselling (Relationships), I provide a calm, thoughtful and compassionate space where you and/or your special person can slow down, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and rediscover safety and connection.
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.
Having worked in schools as both a teacher and psychologist, I bring an understanding of educational, social, emotional, and family issues. With a particular interest in both narrative and cognitive behavioural therapies, my approach focuses on empowering young people to own their story and lived experiences, and become active agents in shaping their future.
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.
Having worked in schools as both a teacher and psychologist, I bring an understanding of educational, social, emotional, and family issues. With a particular interest in both narrative and cognitive behavioural therapies, my approach focuses on empowering young people to own their story and lived experiences, and become active agents in shaping their future.
I’m a registered psychologist offering telehealth across Australia for neurodivergent adolescents and adults, and for parents and carers of children with developmental differences or complex/rare health conditions.
I work collaboratively and practically using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and REBT that can be adapted to suit neurodivergent ways of thinking, feeling, and processing. Therapy is guided by your goals and circumstances, with a focus on reducing distress and building workable strategies for when life feels uncertain or can’t easily be “fixed”
I’m a registered psychologist offering telehealth across Australia for neurodivergent adolescents and adults, and for parents and carers of children with developmental differences or complex/rare health conditions.
I work collaboratively and practically using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and REBT that can be adapted to suit neurodivergent ways of thinking, feeling, and processing. Therapy is guided by your goals and circumstances, with a focus on reducing distress and building workable strategies for when life feels uncertain or can’t easily be “fixed”
This includes birth trauma, postnatal depression, anxiety and anger, the parent-infant relationship and parenting.
The types of issues that Karen has extensive experience and training to work with includes: trauma, perinatal, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, ADHD, ASD, relationships, communication, troubling behaviours, emotional dysregulation and life transitions (endings and beginnings) of relationships, work, health, home, family as well as the end phase.
This includes birth trauma, postnatal depression, anxiety and anger, the parent-infant relationship and parenting.
The types of issues that Karen has extensive experience and training to work with includes: trauma, perinatal, anxiety, depression, PTSD, eating disorders, ADHD, ASD, relationships, communication, troubling behaviours, emotional dysregulation and life transitions (endings and beginnings) of relationships, work, health, home, family as well as the end phase.
Most parents mean well and do their best but because our culture is generally ignorant about the early needs of children the child has to learn how to adapt.
I can help you to understand where these thoughts and behaviours originate and I also help you be in touch with your Central Nervous System which is greatly shaped by by early experiences. I use Schema Therapy EMDR and many other approaches. I am passionate about helping women to self actualize.
Most parents mean well and do their best but because our culture is generally ignorant about the early needs of children the child has to learn how to adapt.
I can help you to understand where these thoughts and behaviours originate and I also help you be in touch with your Central Nervous System which is greatly shaped by by early experiences. I use Schema Therapy EMDR and many other approaches. I am passionate about helping women to self actualize.
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- Taylors Hill
- Taylors Lakes
- Truganina
- Wyndham Vale
Parenting Therapists
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 behavioral 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 utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral 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 realized.
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.