Psychologists and Therapists for Adults in Monbulk, VIC

Niki Schild
Psychotherapist, AThR
Monbulk, VIC 3793
Would you like to take a seat on the couch? Or perhaps pull up a beanbag, stretch out on the floor, or go for a walk and talk? These might sound like trivial choices offered before the commencement of 'real' therapy work, and may unfold without too much thought. In fact, we've already started! My approach works to bridge the gap between talk-based processing and functional capacity building, particularly where factors such as cumulative stress and past or ongoing adversity hold sway over the body's response to life changes. I take these factors into account in order to help people navigate complexity and intensity.
Would you like to take a seat on the couch? Or perhaps pull up a beanbag, stretch out on the floor, or go for a walk and talk? These might sound like trivial choices offered before the commencement of 'real' therapy work, and may unfold without too much thought. In fact, we've already started! My approach works to bridge the gap between talk-based processing and functional capacity building, particularly where factors such as cumulative stress and past or ongoing adversity hold sway over the body's response to life changes. I take these factors into account in order to help people navigate complexity and intensity.
(03) 5905 7179 View (03) 5905 7179
Peak Psychology Australia
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Nicole has experience working with adolescents, young adults and older adults experiencing a range of social and emotional challenges, complex trauma and mental health difficulties.
Nicole has experience delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivation Interviewing and Reminiscence Therapy. Her clinical area of interest includes mood and anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma related issues and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Nicole has experience working with adolescents, young adults and older adults experiencing a range of social and emotional challenges, complex trauma and mental health difficulties.
Nicole has experience delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivation Interviewing and Reminiscence Therapy. Her clinical area of interest includes mood and anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma related issues and post-traumatic stress disorder.
(03) 5905 7147 View (03) 5905 7147
Erin Prater
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Services: General Counselling, Relationship/Workplace/Executive Wellbeing, Trauma/Abuse Recovery. Registered Counsellor with lived experience, Clinical Complex Trauma Professional, Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, and Carer Gateway approved. By strengthening your mind body connection, present moment orientation, emotional regulation, communication and problem-solving skills, you will regulate symptoms, improve relationships, meet challenges, and achieve goals. Together we explore, daily functioning, stress and coping, relationship concerns, decision making challenges, impacts of past significant experiences, and much more
Services: General Counselling, Relationship/Workplace/Executive Wellbeing, Trauma/Abuse Recovery. Registered Counsellor with lived experience, Clinical Complex Trauma Professional, Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, and Carer Gateway approved. By strengthening your mind body connection, present moment orientation, emotional regulation, communication and problem-solving skills, you will regulate symptoms, improve relationships, meet challenges, and achieve goals. Together we explore, daily functioning, stress and coping, relationship concerns, decision making challenges, impacts of past significant experiences, and much more
(03) 8771 5669 View (03) 8771 5669
Byron de Ridder
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
As a Clinical Psychologist, I love working with adults and teens with a variety of concerns, ranging from symptom relief to serious mental illness.
I will tailor a treatment plan to your unique needs, and provide evidence based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
As a Clinical Psychologist, I love working with adults and teens with a variety of concerns, ranging from symptom relief to serious mental illness.
I will tailor a treatment plan to your unique needs, and provide evidence based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
(03) 5907 5753 View (03) 5907 5753
Lisa Palmer
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Lisa provides counselling to children, adolescents and adults who may be experiencing a range of difficulties including; depression, anxiety, stress, parent-child relationship difficulties, grief and loss, workplace issues, post natal depression, PTSD and complex trauma.
Lisa has extensive clinical experience in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma (abuse) and has worked in this area for over 20 years. Lisa is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. Lisa spends time getting to know you and the the difficulties impacting on your health and well-being.
Lisa provides counselling to children, adolescents and adults who may be experiencing a range of difficulties including; depression, anxiety, stress, parent-child relationship difficulties, grief and loss, workplace issues, post natal depression, PTSD and complex trauma.
Lisa has extensive clinical experience in working with individuals who have experienced complex trauma (abuse) and has worked in this area for over 20 years. Lisa is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy. Lisa spends time getting to know you and the the difficulties impacting on your health and well-being.
(02) 4504 0327 View (02) 4504 0327
Heather King Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My interest lies in supporting people who are grieving, feeling overwhelmed or lost, struggling with painful relationship dynamics, or facing any of life's many transitions. I provide a gentle, non-judgemental space for you to talk, explore your emotions and feelings, learn new coping skills, and come to some clarity on the issues you've brought to counselling.
My interest lies in supporting people who are grieving, feeling overwhelmed or lost, struggling with painful relationship dynamics, or facing any of life's many transitions. I provide a gentle, non-judgemental space for you to talk, explore your emotions and feelings, learn new coping skills, and come to some clarity on the issues you've brought to counselling.
(03) 8203 5090 View (03) 8203 5090
Omer Hadas
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults improve their mental health and well-being.
I provide personalised psychological treatment and assessment, using a psychodynamic approach that integrates elements of cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused therapy. This evidence-based, client-centred method highlights the relational and interpersonal factors that affect mental health and shape well-being.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults improve their mental health and well-being.
I provide personalised psychological treatment and assessment, using a psychodynamic approach that integrates elements of cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused therapy. This evidence-based, client-centred method highlights the relational and interpersonal factors that affect mental health and shape well-being.
(03) 5910 7525 View (03) 5910 7525
Vijay Singh
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
People come to therapy for lots of different reasons - whether it's worrying about different things, having trouble sleeping, or just feeling unhappy, stressed, or stuck. I believe all of these problems can be invitations to look deeper within ourselves, to uncover what really matters to us, the values and meanings that guide our choices, and the parts of ourselves that need our care and attention. Therapy can be a space to explore these questions, to sit with uncertainty, and to begin finding ways to live more fully, even when life feels messy or overwhelming.
People come to therapy for lots of different reasons - whether it's worrying about different things, having trouble sleeping, or just feeling unhappy, stressed, or stuck. I believe all of these problems can be invitations to look deeper within ourselves, to uncover what really matters to us, the values and meanings that guide our choices, and the parts of ourselves that need our care and attention. Therapy can be a space to explore these questions, to sit with uncertainty, and to begin finding ways to live more fully, even when life feels messy or overwhelming.
(03) 5907 5637 View (03) 5907 5637
Mindfulness Matters
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Feeling out of sorts? Relationships not working? People not understanding? Feeling alone? Wanting to change life, change relationships, change patterns of behaviour? I can assist you in clarifying your thought patterns and develop new strategies to enjoy positive and emotional wellbeing in your daily life including your relationship with others. Managing issues relating to Child abuse? Family violence? Sexual assault? Experiencing Post Traumatic Stress disorder that leaves you feeling confused, dissociated, angry, highly anxious or fearful? Together we can work through these issues and regain a sense of emotional wellbeing
Feeling out of sorts? Relationships not working? People not understanding? Feeling alone? Wanting to change life, change relationships, change patterns of behaviour? I can assist you in clarifying your thought patterns and develop new strategies to enjoy positive and emotional wellbeing in your daily life including your relationship with others. Managing issues relating to Child abuse? Family violence? Sexual assault? Experiencing Post Traumatic Stress disorder that leaves you feeling confused, dissociated, angry, highly anxious or fearful? Together we can work through these issues and regain a sense of emotional wellbeing
(03) 8592 9256 View (03) 8592 9256
Olivia Syposs
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I specialise in working with adolescents young adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, family trauma, mood disorders, and the ripple effects of complex family dynamics or sustained trauma.
My approach is interpersonal and collaborative. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to help guide, support, and explore alongside you—not as a superior but as a teammate in your journey toward healing and growth. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy and schema therapy.
I specialise in working with adolescents young adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, family trauma, mood disorders, and the ripple effects of complex family dynamics or sustained trauma.
My approach is interpersonal and collaborative. I believe that you are the expert in your own life, and my role is to help guide, support, and explore alongside you—not as a superior but as a teammate in your journey toward healing and growth. I draw from psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy and schema therapy.
(03) 7500 5494 View (03) 7500 5494
Mindheart Therapy
Social Worker
Serves Area
My name is Lorraine Marsh, and if you have found your way here, then maybe you are looking for a different way to live your life. Have you lost a sense of your authentic self? What dreams have you let go of? Maybe you have never been encouraged to want something just for yourself? What are your intrinsic values? Would you like to understand thought and relationship patterns that no longer serve you? How can you rediscover what you love and to learn new skills to thrive? When was the last time you thought about what you wanted and took action to get it?
My name is Lorraine Marsh, and if you have found your way here, then maybe you are looking for a different way to live your life. Have you lost a sense of your authentic self? What dreams have you let go of? Maybe you have never been encouraged to want something just for yourself? What are your intrinsic values? Would you like to understand thought and relationship patterns that no longer serve you? How can you rediscover what you love and to learn new skills to thrive? When was the last time you thought about what you wanted and took action to get it?
(03) 5909 9829 View (03) 5909 9829

More Therapists Nearby

Sandy Curtayne
Counsellor
2 Endorsed
Skye, VIC 3977
If there is one thing I have learned over the 15 years I have been in practice it is that one therapy, one intervention, one mode of help will not suit every client. Every client is different and even the ones that believe they are complex or believe they might not be able to be helped are really just seeking someone to collaborate with. That's what I do with clients - collaborate to help them find a better way to navigate life, a way to feel better, a way to cope better. My clients are not a 'one size fits all', I see each one as an individual. As a clinician I see them as a person, not a process.
If there is one thing I have learned over the 15 years I have been in practice it is that one therapy, one intervention, one mode of help will not suit every client. Every client is different and even the ones that believe they are complex or believe they might not be able to be helped are really just seeking someone to collaborate with. That's what I do with clients - collaborate to help them find a better way to navigate life, a way to feel better, a way to cope better. My clients are not a 'one size fits all', I see each one as an individual. As a clinician I see them as a person, not a process.
(03) 5907 5979 View (03) 5907 5979
Amy Howell
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
I provide individual therapy, EMDR intensives, and group programs, supporting adults to explore the roots of your distress and build lives that feel more connected, spacious, and meaningful.
I will spend time with you doing resourcing and will explore how your early experiences, identity, and social context shape your story. My work is non-pathologising and rooted in a deep respect for the nervous system, attachment, and the impact of social determinants on mental health.
I provide individual therapy, EMDR intensives, and group programs, supporting adults to explore the roots of your distress and build lives that feel more connected, spacious, and meaningful.
I will spend time with you doing resourcing and will explore how your early experiences, identity, and social context shape your story. My work is non-pathologising and rooted in a deep respect for the nervous system, attachment, and the impact of social determinants on mental health.
(03) 7003 2173 View (03) 7003 2173
Bayside Counselling & Consultation (Wheelers Hill)
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
2 Endorsed
Wheelers Hill, VIC 3150
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations through Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our practice.
(03) 9034 6183 View (03) 9034 6183
Dr Zahra Noori
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Maribyrnong, VIC 3032
Dr Zahra is a psychologist working in both the private and public sector in Victoria. She works with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety in its many forms (e.g., generalised anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder), marriage and relationship issues, stress, anger, life transitions, loss and adjustment, just to name a few.
Dr Zahra is a psychologist working in both the private and public sector in Victoria. She works with a variety of concerns including depression, anxiety in its many forms (e.g., generalised anxiety, social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder), marriage and relationship issues, stress, anger, life transitions, loss and adjustment, just to name a few.
(03) 9068 6205 View (03) 9068 6205
Shashi Prakash
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Mitcham, VIC 3132
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, backgrounds and cultures. I am passionate about supporting and empowering clients during challenging and difficult times in their lives. My aim is to help them reach their full potential with guidance and problem solving skills tailored to suit each individual. I take an integrative approach to treatment and aim to foster a genuine therapeutic relationship where we can work collaboratively together. There is no issue that is too small and every client's concern is given unconditional positive regard and respect.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life, backgrounds and cultures. I am passionate about supporting and empowering clients during challenging and difficult times in their lives. My aim is to help them reach their full potential with guidance and problem solving skills tailored to suit each individual. I take an integrative approach to treatment and aim to foster a genuine therapeutic relationship where we can work collaboratively together. There is no issue that is too small and every client's concern is given unconditional positive regard and respect.
(03) 8771 5966 View (03) 8771 5966
Laura Petrie
Social Worker, AASW
Ivanhoe, VIC 3079
Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive self criticism? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is the development of a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring your thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of your personal struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to self and others, and greater life choices.
Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive self criticism? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is the development of a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring your thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of your personal struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to self and others, and greater life choices.
(03) 8797 5226 View (03) 8797 5226
Are you seeking professional support to overcome challenges, achieve personal growth, or navigate the complexities of caregiving? I am ready to accompany you on your journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment. As a client working with me, you can expect a range of valuable services and support to address your specific needs and goals. I will work closely with you to understand your unique challenges, concerns, and aspirations. Tailoring my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs, whether it's through clinical hypnotherapy, counselling, psychotherapy, or a combination of modalities.
Are you seeking professional support to overcome challenges, achieve personal growth, or navigate the complexities of caregiving? I am ready to accompany you on your journey towards greater well-being and fulfillment. As a client working with me, you can expect a range of valuable services and support to address your specific needs and goals. I will work closely with you to understand your unique challenges, concerns, and aspirations. Tailoring my therapeutic approach to meet your specific needs, whether it's through clinical hypnotherapy, counselling, psychotherapy, or a combination of modalities.
(03) 8771 4056 View (03) 8771 4056
Carly Kelly-Fairweather
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Serves Area
My practice works with teenagers, adults, parents, and carers who may feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges.
My therapeutic services are available online, providing a comfortable and convenient way to access support from home. I work with individuals experiencing a range of challenges, including grief, trauma, anxiety, stress and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, practical and tailored to each person’s individual needs.
My practice works with teenagers, adults, parents, and carers who may feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate life’s challenges.
My therapeutic services are available online, providing a comfortable and convenient way to access support from home. I work with individuals experiencing a range of challenges, including grief, trauma, anxiety, stress and life transitions. My approach is compassionate, practical and tailored to each person’s individual needs.
(07) 3477 9271 View (07) 3477 9271
Meghan Tozer
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Wantirna South, VIC 3152
Meghan supports children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, low confidence, emotional overwhelm, school stress, life transitions, grief, and family challenges.
Meghan is a qualified counsellor and NDIS provider supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, low confidence, grief, and life transitions. She offers a warm, practical approach that builds coping skills, emotional regulation, and resilience across home, school, and relationships.
Meghan supports children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, low confidence, emotional overwhelm, school stress, life transitions, grief, and family challenges.
Meghan is a qualified counsellor and NDIS provider supporting children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, low confidence, grief, and life transitions. She offers a warm, practical approach that builds coping skills, emotional regulation, and resilience across home, school, and relationships.
(03) 8203 5109 View (03) 8203 5109
FAQ - About Adult Counselling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.

How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in Australia hold various credentials depending on their training. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and their qualifications and practice are overseen by these professional organisations. Psychologists must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and have professional designations such as Clinical Psychologist, General Psychologist, or Counselling Psychologist. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.

How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.