Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Mildura, VIC
I work across the lifespan. My practice focuses on helping people gain greater insight and overcome challenges in two main areas: I work with young people and adults who have experienced complex developmental trauma/family dysfunction and with people of all ages requiring psychoeducational and/or behavioural assessment. Complex trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, (complex) PTSD, violence, family conflict and relationship difficulties - I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with these challenges.
I work across the lifespan. My practice focuses on helping people gain greater insight and overcome challenges in two main areas: I work with young people and adults who have experienced complex developmental trauma/family dysfunction and with people of all ages requiring psychoeducational and/or behavioural assessment. Complex trauma often shows up as anxiety, depression, (complex) PTSD, violence, family conflict and relationship difficulties - I work with individuals, couples and families dealing with these challenges.
I work with parents, families, individuals, and couples, who feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges and want to make sense of their experiences.
I specialise in supporting parents who are struggling with their children’s behaviours, emotions, or relationships & help families rebuild communication, connection, and confidence. I am also passionate about working with women who carry shame, self-doubt, or patterns they don’t fully understand - together we explore where these come from and create change.
I work with parents, families, individuals, and couples, who feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges and want to make sense of their experiences.
I specialise in supporting parents who are struggling with their children’s behaviours, emotions, or relationships & help families rebuild communication, connection, and confidence. I am also passionate about working with women who carry shame, self-doubt, or patterns they don’t fully understand - together we explore where these come from and create change.
Life can be overwhelming - stress, relationships, work pressures, and old struggles that keep resurfacing. I offer a grounded, plain-spoken talk things through, so men can get clear on what matters. The counselling I provide is high-quality and caters to regional rural men across Victoria, including Shepparton, Seymour, and Benalla.
You are not expected to have the answers, just open to try getting things back on track
Life can be overwhelming - stress, relationships, work pressures, and old struggles that keep resurfacing. I offer a grounded, plain-spoken talk things through, so men can get clear on what matters. The counselling I provide is high-quality and caters to regional rural men across Victoria, including Shepparton, Seymour, and Benalla.
You are not expected to have the answers, just open to try getting things back on track
I am an accredited Australian Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the fields of Mental Health and Well-being, Disability, Carer and Compassion Fatigue, Relationships, Divorce Recovery, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anger Management, Workplace Conflict, Bereavement and Health Coaching.
There are times in everyone's life when we recognise that the strategies we have relied on to cope with emotional challenges just aren’t cutting it! Professional support is sometimes the best way to get 'unstuck' and start moving forward in the direction of our life goals. The digital counselling and coaching offered at Way Forward is founded on the belief that with the right support, individuals, couples and families can make the necessary adjustments to manage the challenges and difficult circumstances they are experiencing and reach their full potential.
I am an accredited Australian Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years experience in the fields of Mental Health and Well-being, Disability, Carer and Compassion Fatigue, Relationships, Divorce Recovery, Parenting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anger Management, Workplace Conflict, Bereavement and Health Coaching.
There are times in everyone's life when we recognise that the strategies we have relied on to cope with emotional challenges just aren’t cutting it! Professional support is sometimes the best way to get 'unstuck' and start moving forward in the direction of our life goals. The digital counselling and coaching offered at Way Forward is founded on the belief that with the right support, individuals, couples and families can make the necessary adjustments to manage the challenges and difficult circumstances they are experiencing and reach their full potential.
I have a genuine passion and interest in neurodivergence, relationships, women’s health and parenting.
Are you neurodivergent, or starting to wonder if you might be? Are you lost in a world not made for you and exhausted from masking? Are you in a relationship where you both seem to speak entirely different languages and nobody can figure out why? Sometimes the missing piece isn’t about effort or love, it’s understanding how our brains are wired differently.
I specialise in ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, neurodivergent women and couples, via Telehealth across Australia. Whether you’re navigating a late diagnosis, burnout, PMDD, perimenopause or relationship conflict, I offer a warm, real, neuro-affirming space. No jargon, no judgement.
I have a genuine passion and interest in neurodivergence, relationships, women’s health and parenting.
Are you neurodivergent, or starting to wonder if you might be? Are you lost in a world not made for you and exhausted from masking? Are you in a relationship where you both seem to speak entirely different languages and nobody can figure out why? Sometimes the missing piece isn’t about effort or love, it’s understanding how our brains are wired differently.
I specialise in ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, neurodivergent women and couples, via Telehealth across Australia. Whether you’re navigating a late diagnosis, burnout, PMDD, perimenopause or relationship conflict, I offer a warm, real, neuro-affirming space. No jargon, no judgement.
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.