Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Mount Martha, VIC
I use an integrative approach to counselling, drawing on Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, & Mindfulness approaches.
Moving to Balnarring on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula on July 1st. Helping women move from overwhelm and shutdown to calm, clarity, and confidence. Feeling overwhelmed, shut down, or like you’ve lost yourself? At Jubilee Counselling in Balnarring (New Location)…I support women experiencing anxiety, emotional neglect, and trauma responses to feel safe, understood, and gently reconnect with who they are. You may find yourself overthinking, going into “freeze,” or struggling to express your feelings. In a calm, supportive space, we work at your pace to build confidence, emotional clarity, and a stronger sense of self.
I use an integrative approach to counselling, drawing on Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Positive Psychology, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, & Mindfulness approaches.
Moving to Balnarring on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula on July 1st. Helping women move from overwhelm and shutdown to calm, clarity, and confidence. Feeling overwhelmed, shut down, or like you’ve lost yourself? At Jubilee Counselling in Balnarring (New Location)…I support women experiencing anxiety, emotional neglect, and trauma responses to feel safe, understood, and gently reconnect with who they are. You may find yourself overthinking, going into “freeze,” or struggling to express your feelings. In a calm, supportive space, we work at your pace to build confidence, emotional clarity, and a stronger sense of self.
I am a registered psychotherapist. I have a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and I am clinical member with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). I use a range of integrative approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit your individual needs.
I am a registered psychotherapist. I have a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and I am clinical member with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). I use a range of integrative approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit your individual needs.
Brooke is passionate about providing assessment and therapy that is evidence based, ethical, flexible, informative and personalised to the individual’s needs. She uses a trauma informed and culturally inclusive lens drawing on her training and expertise in Psychological Assessment, Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) ,Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , Narrative Therapy, Sensory Motor Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Creative Art therapy.
Brooke is passionate about providing assessment and therapy that is evidence based, ethical, flexible, informative and personalised to the individual’s needs. She uses a trauma informed and culturally inclusive lens drawing on her training and expertise in Psychological Assessment, Trauma Focused Cognitive behavioural therapy (TF-CBT) ,Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , Narrative Therapy, Sensory Motor Psychotherapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Creative Art therapy.
My work is trauma-informed and grounded in schema, psychodynamic, attachment, and developmental approaches, helping you understand patterns, reconnect with your needs, and move toward more secure, fulfilling ways of relating to yourself and others.
I support people across the lifespan who are trying to make sense of themselves, their relationships, and the impact of their past. You may be navigating complex trauma, attachment wounds, family estrangement, relationship or friendship breakdowns, bullying, or major life transitions like divorce. I also work with those recovering from religious trauma or high-control environments, queer clients exploring identity and belonging, and educators under sustained stress.
My work is trauma-informed and grounded in schema, psychodynamic, attachment, and developmental approaches, helping you understand patterns, reconnect with your needs, and move toward more secure, fulfilling ways of relating to yourself and others.
I support people across the lifespan who are trying to make sense of themselves, their relationships, and the impact of their past. You may be navigating complex trauma, attachment wounds, family estrangement, relationship or friendship breakdowns, bullying, or major life transitions like divorce. I also work with those recovering from religious trauma or high-control environments, queer clients exploring identity and belonging, and educators under sustained stress.
The essence of my therapy is in building solid, safe relationships collaboratively with my clients, catering to the unique needs of each person in a non-judgmental way. Rather than tell someone what they need, I prefer a merging of minds to make meaningful and sustainable differences. Together we explore resources to overcome adversity and suffering whilst learning to accept and adapt to the complicated facets of life where required. My therapeutic approach is also rooted in a deep exploration of early life experiences, with a focus on understanding and facilitating the healing of trauma or patterned behaviour.
The essence of my therapy is in building solid, safe relationships collaboratively with my clients, catering to the unique needs of each person in a non-judgmental way. Rather than tell someone what they need, I prefer a merging of minds to make meaningful and sustainable differences. Together we explore resources to overcome adversity and suffering whilst learning to accept and adapt to the complicated facets of life where required. My therapeutic approach is also rooted in a deep exploration of early life experiences, with a focus on understanding and facilitating the healing of trauma or patterned behaviour.
Couples often come to me when they feel stuck in painful cycles of conflict, emotional disconnection, betrayal, or uncertainty about the future of their relationship. Some are considering separation, while others deeply wish to repair and strengthen their bond but no longer know how to reach one another. I work with couples from diverse cultural backgrounds who are seeking greater understanding, trust, intimacy, and emotional security. Together, we create a space where difficult conversations can occur safely and productively, allowing meaningful change to become possible.
Couples often come to me when they feel stuck in painful cycles of conflict, emotional disconnection, betrayal, or uncertainty about the future of their relationship. Some are considering separation, while others deeply wish to repair and strengthen their bond but no longer know how to reach one another. I work with couples from diverse cultural backgrounds who are seeking greater understanding, trust, intimacy, and emotional security. Together, we create a space where difficult conversations can occur safely and productively, allowing meaningful change to become possible.
A registered psychotherapist, Melissa has a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Melissa uses a range of evidenced based approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit the individual needs of her clients.
A registered psychotherapist, Melissa has a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Melissa uses a range of evidenced based approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit the individual needs of her clients.
More Therapists Nearby
Take the first step and book with Sargam today! Get help by seeing Sargam, who has extensive experience with: Anxiety,
Stress,
Panic Attacks,
Depression,
Relationship Issues,
Anger Management,
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder),
Mood Management,
School Issues and Educational Struggles,
Social Skills Training and Resilience Building,
Neurodiverse Presentations,
Behavioural and Emotional Challenges,
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) & ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder),
Behavioural Issues,
Body Positivity,
Life Transitions,
Obesity Issue and Eating Disorders
Parenting
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sleep or Insomnia
PTSD Trauma
Take the first step and book with Sargam today! Get help by seeing Sargam, who has extensive experience with: Anxiety,
Stress,
Panic Attacks,
Depression,
Relationship Issues,
Anger Management,
OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder),
Mood Management,
School Issues and Educational Struggles,
Social Skills Training and Resilience Building,
Neurodiverse Presentations,
Behavioural and Emotional Challenges,
ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) & ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder),
Behavioural Issues,
Body Positivity,
Life Transitions,
Obesity Issue and Eating Disorders
Parenting
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Sleep or Insomnia
PTSD Trauma
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist registered with PACFA (Reg. Certified Practising 30951). I have an interest in grief and loss, such as bereavement, relationship endings and identity-related struggles. I am warm, inclusive and person-centred, holding space for the full complexity of the human experience- grief, joy and everything in between.
I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist registered with PACFA (Reg. Certified Practising 30951). I have an interest in grief and loss, such as bereavement, relationship endings and identity-related struggles. I am warm, inclusive and person-centred, holding space for the full complexity of the human experience- grief, joy and everything in between.
I offer trauma-informed, Person-Centered, attachment-based, and psychodynamic therapy informed by Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
You may be seeking a deeper understanding of what sits beneath the symptoms or struggles you experience. While tension, emotional reactivity, shutdown, or familiar ways of coping may show up on the surface, you sense there are layers underneath—unresolved emotions, inner conflicts, or protective patterns that developed over time. You may want help understanding what you avoid, what feels overwhelming, and why certain patterns keep returning. You’re looking for support, connection, and clarity, with the aim of greater emotional freedom, authenticity, and lasting change.
I offer trauma-informed, Person-Centered, attachment-based, and psychodynamic therapy informed by Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
You may be seeking a deeper understanding of what sits beneath the symptoms or struggles you experience. While tension, emotional reactivity, shutdown, or familiar ways of coping may show up on the surface, you sense there are layers underneath—unresolved emotions, inner conflicts, or protective patterns that developed over time. You may want help understanding what you avoid, what feels overwhelming, and why certain patterns keep returning. You’re looking for support, connection, and clarity, with the aim of greater emotional freedom, authenticity, and lasting change.
Finding someone who is warm, has expertise, & quickly understands your issues, is of course critical. Clients report these qualities & the style of therapy is unique & powerful. My experience includes working with all of life's challenges, and mental health difficulties: from anxiety & depression, to relationships, ADHD, ASD, & chronic illness. From the young to the mature, couples and families, we create a safe space to explore the tricky places that can keep us stuck, and find an easier path forward. With compassion and curiosity, I enjoy supporting each person to build a greater understanding, sense of self worth & confidence.
Finding someone who is warm, has expertise, & quickly understands your issues, is of course critical. Clients report these qualities & the style of therapy is unique & powerful. My experience includes working with all of life's challenges, and mental health difficulties: from anxiety & depression, to relationships, ADHD, ASD, & chronic illness. From the young to the mature, couples and families, we create a safe space to explore the tricky places that can keep us stuck, and find an easier path forward. With compassion and curiosity, I enjoy supporting each person to build a greater understanding, sense of self worth & confidence.
Amanda Florence AThR, MA (La Trobe), BA (Hons) (UAL, London UK), PgDip (VCA), is a professional registered Creative Arts therapist and supervisor offering individual psychotherapy. She has 14 years community and clinical work experience with arts and mental health. Amanda works psychodynamically using a person-centered, humanistic and trauma informed approach which draws from a wide evidence base. By developing a safe non threatening creative environment she is able to support individuals to explore and gain personal insight. An arts therapy session is focussed on the artistic process and requires no previous art skills.
Amanda Florence AThR, MA (La Trobe), BA (Hons) (UAL, London UK), PgDip (VCA), is a professional registered Creative Arts therapist and supervisor offering individual psychotherapy. She has 14 years community and clinical work experience with arts and mental health. Amanda works psychodynamically using a person-centered, humanistic and trauma informed approach which draws from a wide evidence base. By developing a safe non threatening creative environment she is able to support individuals to explore and gain personal insight. An arts therapy session is focussed on the artistic process and requires no previous art skills.
Specialities: Inner-child psychodynamic work, CBT, Gestalt Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Grief Therapy, ADHD assessments and ASD assessments.
Psychotherapy is implemented in a unique fashion. You sign up for one of the following packages or workshops that matches your specific challenge: 1. Anxiety Warrior (10 session package integrating CBT, Mindfulness, and Relaxation therapy). 2. Depression: Searching for the light ( 12 session package integrating Behaviour activation, lifestyle focused intervention, Meaning and Inner-Child focused therapy). 3. Bereavement/Grief (6 session package integrating 4 Tasks of Worden). 4. Disability support (Year-long psychotherapy support integrating differently-abled mindset and positive psychological techniques).
Specialities: Inner-child psychodynamic work, CBT, Gestalt Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Grief Therapy, ADHD assessments and ASD assessments.
Psychotherapy is implemented in a unique fashion. You sign up for one of the following packages or workshops that matches your specific challenge: 1. Anxiety Warrior (10 session package integrating CBT, Mindfulness, and Relaxation therapy). 2. Depression: Searching for the light ( 12 session package integrating Behaviour activation, lifestyle focused intervention, Meaning and Inner-Child focused therapy). 3. Bereavement/Grief (6 session package integrating 4 Tasks of Worden). 4. Disability support (Year-long psychotherapy support integrating differently-abled mindset and positive psychological techniques).
Mary is a Clinical Psychologist, working with adults at Humans Being Counselling. She has worked in both private and government settings with clients across the lifespan. She uses a flexible and collaborative approach, and draws on various evidenced based therapies and holistic skills and practices. Her areas of interest include depression, anxiety, stress, perinatal, women and life transitions, menopause, parenting, relationships, trauma, grief and loss, and work life balance.
Mary is a Clinical Psychologist, working with adults at Humans Being Counselling. She has worked in both private and government settings with clients across the lifespan. She uses a flexible and collaborative approach, and draws on various evidenced based therapies and holistic skills and practices. Her areas of interest include depression, anxiety, stress, perinatal, women and life transitions, menopause, parenting, relationships, trauma, grief and loss, and work life balance.
We don't just want to deal with our issues, our grief, our trauma, our troubled relationships, our self-criticism or self-sabotage. We want to live a life of meaning and authenticity, to experience joy and happiness and contentment. Therapy and coaching is about living your life authentically: becoming their person you want to become. Living the life you want to live. Reaching you goals. Realising your dreams.
We don't just want to deal with our issues, our grief, our trauma, our troubled relationships, our self-criticism or self-sabotage. We want to live a life of meaning and authenticity, to experience joy and happiness and contentment. Therapy and coaching is about living your life authentically: becoming their person you want to become. Living the life you want to live. Reaching you goals. Realising your dreams.
All of us go through a range of emotions, thoughts, doubts, and hopes in life. In the complex and transient layers of people and events, we often find ourselves in a difficult situation where nothing much we do seems to help. Please remember you are not alone and that you are not your problem nor diagnosis.
All of us go through a range of emotions, thoughts, doubts, and hopes in life. In the complex and transient layers of people and events, we often find ourselves in a difficult situation where nothing much we do seems to help. Please remember you are not alone and that you are not your problem nor diagnosis.
HAVE Availability & NOW accepting NEW Clients! "I believe in choice & empowerment, and value respect, honesty, & integrity". "I love the collaborative process of working through life events. It is a pleasure and privilege to experience the emotional journey with people to reach a place that enables greater satisfaction & life enjoyment" I have many years experience working with anxiety, depression, the impact of trauma & abuse, stress, eating disorders, chronic health, attentional, personality & dissociative disorders.
HAVE Availability & NOW accepting NEW Clients! "I believe in choice & empowerment, and value respect, honesty, & integrity". "I love the collaborative process of working through life events. It is a pleasure and privilege to experience the emotional journey with people to reach a place that enables greater satisfaction & life enjoyment" I have many years experience working with anxiety, depression, the impact of trauma & abuse, stress, eating disorders, chronic health, attentional, personality & dissociative disorders.
With a strong foundation in psychology, my journey has been marked by continuous learning and adaptation, utilising various modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness-based strategies, alongside others.
I have experience helping individuals manage anxiety, life transitions, supporting neurodivergent individuals through effective symptom management and addressing behavioural challenges. My skills include creating tailored interventions that cater to the unique needs of neurodivergent clients, fostering their growth and well-being.
With a strong foundation in psychology, my journey has been marked by continuous learning and adaptation, utilising various modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness-based strategies, alongside others.
I have experience helping individuals manage anxiety, life transitions, supporting neurodivergent individuals through effective symptom management and addressing behavioural challenges. My skills include creating tailored interventions that cater to the unique needs of neurodivergent clients, fostering their growth and well-being.
Jake (He/Him) aims to work collaboratively and compassionately with his clients, believing that a strong and honest therapeutic relationship is the best predictor of success in therapy. While making the choice to engage in therapy can sometimes feel confronting, Jake always works to create a safe and comfortable space for his clients to better connect with their authentic selves. Jake has a particular interest in working with adults and youth experiencing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and difficulties with self-worth/self-esteem.
Jake (He/Him) aims to work collaboratively and compassionately with his clients, believing that a strong and honest therapeutic relationship is the best predictor of success in therapy. While making the choice to engage in therapy can sometimes feel confronting, Jake always works to create a safe and comfortable space for his clients to better connect with their authentic selves. Jake has a particular interest in working with adults and youth experiencing anxiety, depression, disordered eating, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and difficulties with self-worth/self-esteem.
Dr. Price-Tobler is a child abuse researcher and a highly qualified professional with a doctoral degree in the field of adult child survivors who have experienced both psychological and physical abuse. She also holds a master's degree in counselling and psychotherapy (MCAP). Dr Price-Tobler has 38 years of experience working in the frontline of mental health and disabilities and is accepting new patients via Psychology Today. For further information, please visit her website at www.alyseprice-tobler.com.
Dr. Price-Tobler is a child abuse researcher and a highly qualified professional with a doctoral degree in the field of adult child survivors who have experienced both psychological and physical abuse. She also holds a master's degree in counselling and psychotherapy (MCAP). Dr Price-Tobler has 38 years of experience working in the frontline of mental health and disabilities and is accepting new patients via Psychology Today. For further information, please visit her website at www.alyseprice-tobler.com.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.