Schema Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Mount Martha, VIC
Anyone who is ready to take the first step to feel better, live better, have better relationships and feel joy again, get in contact. My varied education and life experience allows me a depth of understanding of the complexities my clients face and tangible ways to move forward towards a positive life. Things can get better. Life can be joyful. No matter what you are facing or how you are feeling, we can take steps towards a much brighter future. Reconnect with yourself and learn to live your truest, most beautiful life.
Anyone who is ready to take the first step to feel better, live better, have better relationships and feel joy again, get in contact. My varied education and life experience allows me a depth of understanding of the complexities my clients face and tangible ways to move forward towards a positive life. Things can get better. Life can be joyful. No matter what you are facing or how you are feeling, we can take steps towards a much brighter future. Reconnect with yourself and learn to live your truest, most beautiful life.
Kirra is an AHPRA endorsed clinical psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Kirra works with children, adolescents and adults with a diverse range of presentations. Kirra completes learning assessments, Autism assessments, behavioural assessments and also works with depression, anxiety, general counselling and grief. Appointments are within school hours.
Appointments are supported by a friendly Therapy Dog who provides supportive and calm environment for children and adults. This can also assist with individuals who are hesitant to come to sessions. Chat to us today to see how we can help.
Kirra is an AHPRA endorsed clinical psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Kirra works with children, adolescents and adults with a diverse range of presentations. Kirra completes learning assessments, Autism assessments, behavioural assessments and also works with depression, anxiety, general counselling and grief. Appointments are within school hours.
Appointments are supported by a friendly Therapy Dog who provides supportive and calm environment for children and adults. This can also assist with individuals who are hesitant to come to sessions. Chat to us today to see how we can help.
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.
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.
I work with women and teen girls from 14 years and over. My space is non-clinical on purpose, Authenticity and working alongside my clients is very important to me. I get to know your story, your patterns and the impacts they're having on your current life. I help to build awareness around them and give you tangible, evidence backed tools that are personalised to your lifestyle. I see women with anxiety, burnout, depression, women who are in life transitions, eating disorders, neurodivergence and high performing women some of whom want to up level and others who are tired of perfectionism.
I work with women and teen girls from 14 years and over. My space is non-clinical on purpose, Authenticity and working alongside my clients is very important to me. I get to know your story, your patterns and the impacts they're having on your current life. I help to build awareness around them and give you tangible, evidence backed tools that are personalised to your lifestyle. I see women with anxiety, burnout, depression, women who are in life transitions, eating disorders, neurodivergence and high performing women some of whom want to up level and others who are tired of perfectionism.
I welcome clients across the lifespan - pre-teens, adolescents, adults and parents. With experience across a range of settings including schools, aged care, in-home family therapy, neurodivergent settings and forensic mental health supporting young people involved with the justice system. The clients I enjoy working with may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected and is ready to make sense of things and co-create change for themselves. They may be navigating relationship tension, family stress, teenage mental health and behavioural difficulties, identity questions, or a major life transition.
I welcome clients across the lifespan - pre-teens, adolescents, adults and parents. With experience across a range of settings including schools, aged care, in-home family therapy, neurodivergent settings and forensic mental health supporting young people involved with the justice system. The clients I enjoy working with may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected and is ready to make sense of things and co-create change for themselves. They may be navigating relationship tension, family stress, teenage mental health and behavioural difficulties, identity questions, or a major life transition.
0, schema therapy, CBT, ACT and motivational interviewing.
Emily is a Clinical Psychologist who uses a No Bullshit Therapy (NBT) approach with clients. This means that she believes in a straightforward, honest approach to therapy. Emily is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where her clients can feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings.
0, schema therapy, CBT, ACT and motivational interviewing.
Emily is a Clinical Psychologist who uses a No Bullshit Therapy (NBT) approach with clients. This means that she believes in a straightforward, honest approach to therapy. Emily is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where her clients can feel comfortable exploring their thoughts and feelings.
As a dedicated therapist, I empower individuals to navigate the complexities of intimacy and self-worth. Specialising in attachment issues, I help clients unpack how anxious and avoidant attachment may be impacting their current connections and internal dialogue.
My approach blends empathy with insights to dismantle the roots of low self-esteem. By understanding your unique attachment style, we work together to transform insecurity into resilience and conflict into closeness. Whether you’re feeling "too much" in relationships or struggling to find your voice, I provide a safe space to cultivate lasting security and self-worth.
As a dedicated therapist, I empower individuals to navigate the complexities of intimacy and self-worth. Specialising in attachment issues, I help clients unpack how anxious and avoidant attachment may be impacting their current connections and internal dialogue.
My approach blends empathy with insights to dismantle the roots of low self-esteem. By understanding your unique attachment style, we work together to transform insecurity into resilience and conflict into closeness. Whether you’re feeling "too much" in relationships or struggling to find your voice, I provide a safe space to cultivate lasting security and self-worth.
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Charlotte is a registered psychologist trained in Clinical Psychology in France and now practicing in Australia. With international experience across Europe, Africa and Australia, she brings a culturally informed and relational lens to therapy.
Charlotte is a registered psychologist trained in Clinical Psychology in France and now practicing in Australia. With international experience across Europe, Africa and Australia, she brings a culturally informed and relational lens to therapy.
Drawing on CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR, I support clients to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, develop effective coping strategies, process trauma, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
Many of the adults I work with have trauma and experience anxiety, depression, or personality-related difficulties, and often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and others. They seek a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic space where they can explore their experiences, process emotions, gain insight, and develop practical coping strategies. Their goals include fostering self-acceptance, strengthening relationships, building resilience, and living more authentically. Ultimately, they want to move from merely surviving to truly thriving — feeling grounded and empowered.
Drawing on CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, mindfulness, and EMDR, I support clients to understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, develop effective coping strategies, process trauma, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives.
Many of the adults I work with have trauma and experience anxiety, depression, or personality-related difficulties, and often feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from themselves and others. They seek a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental therapeutic space where they can explore their experiences, process emotions, gain insight, and develop practical coping strategies. Their goals include fostering self-acceptance, strengthening relationships, building resilience, and living more authentically. Ultimately, they want to move from merely surviving to truly thriving — feeling grounded and empowered.
Benny is a registered psychologist committed to creating a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard, accepted, and supported. He values the power of a trusting therapeutic relationship and believes that meaningful change begins when clients feel safe enough to explore their inner world. Benny approaches each session with empathy and curiosity, helping clients gain deeper insight, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward lasting growth.
Benny is a registered psychologist committed to creating a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard, accepted, and supported. He values the power of a trusting therapeutic relationship and believes that meaningful change begins when clients feel safe enough to explore their inner world. Benny approaches each session with empathy and curiosity, helping clients gain deeper insight, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward lasting growth.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Parent Infant Mental Health clinician and Family Report Writer with over 20 years experience working in the field. I work mostly with adults experiencing mental health issues and provide a safe space for people to work through their difficulties. My goal is to help people to understand themselves on a deeper level and have better functioning relationships and a happier life! I also write private reports for the Family Court (62G & Child Impact Reports) and can support and coach individuals going through this process.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Parent Infant Mental Health clinician and Family Report Writer with over 20 years experience working in the field. I work mostly with adults experiencing mental health issues and provide a safe space for people to work through their difficulties. My goal is to help people to understand themselves on a deeper level and have better functioning relationships and a happier life! I also write private reports for the Family Court (62G & Child Impact Reports) and can support and coach individuals going through this process.
Nav draws on evidence-based interventions, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Insight Oriented Therapy.
Nav is a skilled and compassionate clinical psychologist with extensive experience. Nav is also a board-approved supervisor and is available to supervise psychologists, provisional psychologists and clinical registrars in a broad range of therapies. Nav is passionate about working with individual adult clients to promote their well-being, helping them to develop the tools to effectively manage challenges and build meaningful relationships with themselves and others. Nav aims to develop a rich and fulfilling therapeutic space with his clients and has a particular focus on helping his clients to create meaningful change and growth.
Nav draws on evidence-based interventions, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Insight Oriented Therapy.
Nav is a skilled and compassionate clinical psychologist with extensive experience. Nav is also a board-approved supervisor and is available to supervise psychologists, provisional psychologists and clinical registrars in a broad range of therapies. Nav is passionate about working with individual adult clients to promote their well-being, helping them to develop the tools to effectively manage challenges and build meaningful relationships with themselves and others. Nav aims to develop a rich and fulfilling therapeutic space with his clients and has a particular focus on helping his clients to create meaningful change and growth.
My primary focus is working with adults aged 16 and older. I have experience working with individuals navigating:
Trauma, PTSD, Interpersonal Concerns, Anxiety + Panic Disorders, Perinatal Mental Health, Stress + Burnout, Somatic Symptoms and Parenting
My primary focus is working with adults aged 16 and older. I have experience working with individuals navigating:
Trauma, PTSD, Interpersonal Concerns, Anxiety + Panic Disorders, Perinatal Mental Health, Stress + Burnout, Somatic Symptoms and Parenting
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese) Mandarin speaking psychologist specialised in conducting psycho-educational assessments for children and adolescents with Specific Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disability and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Aside from conducting assessments, I also has extensive experience providing therapy to both children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to my return to Melbourne, I was the lead psychologist for a child rehabilitation clinic in Shanghai and has worked as a psychologist in various schools across Australia. WECHAT: newmindspsychology
I am a bilingual (English and Chinese) Mandarin speaking psychologist specialised in conducting psycho-educational assessments for children and adolescents with Specific Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disability and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Aside from conducting assessments, I also has extensive experience providing therapy to both children, adolescents, and adults. Prior to my return to Melbourne, I was the lead psychologist for a child rehabilitation clinic in Shanghai and has worked as a psychologist in various schools across Australia. WECHAT: newmindspsychology
Are you longing for more than just coping?
You may have tried therapy before—but you're still left with patterns that don’t shift, emotions that feel stuck, or a nervous system that never quite settles. If you're ready to explore the deeper layers of your inner world, I offer a gentle, evidence-based approach to healing that goes beyond surface-level change.
I work with clients who are curious about how they’re put together—those who want to understand not just what they feel, but why.
Are you longing for more than just coping?
You may have tried therapy before—but you're still left with patterns that don’t shift, emotions that feel stuck, or a nervous system that never quite settles. If you're ready to explore the deeper layers of your inner world, I offer a gentle, evidence-based approach to healing that goes beyond surface-level change.
I work with clients who are curious about how they’re put together—those who want to understand not just what they feel, but why.
Struggling with pornography, gambling, substance use, or compulsive technology use? When these patterns start to take hold, they can impact your relationships, work, and sense of who you are, but change is possible. I’m Daniel, a psychologist at Brightwell Psychology, and I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles that no longer serve them. Using practical, evidence-based therapy, I help you regain control, reduce anxiety and stress, and build a life that feels more aligned with your values, one that is sustainable, meaningful, and genuinely your own
Struggling with pornography, gambling, substance use, or compulsive technology use? When these patterns start to take hold, they can impact your relationships, work, and sense of who you are, but change is possible. I’m Daniel, a psychologist at Brightwell Psychology, and I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles that no longer serve them. Using practical, evidence-based therapy, I help you regain control, reduce anxiety and stress, and build a life that feels more aligned with your values, one that is sustainable, meaningful, and genuinely your own
Positive Mind Works is a Telehealth Counselling, Psychology, and Psychiatry clinic. We provide support in the comfort and privacy of your own home for couples, adults, and young people. Positive Mind Works has been developed to provide convenient access to expert and confidential support. Clients are offered individualised support based on their goals and chosen focus. We specialise in treating depression, anxiety, panic, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, phobias, OCD, ADHD and PTSD/trauma. A coaching and positive psychology service are also offered for clients wishing to improve motivation toward their goals.
Positive Mind Works is a Telehealth Counselling, Psychology, and Psychiatry clinic. We provide support in the comfort and privacy of your own home for couples, adults, and young people. Positive Mind Works has been developed to provide convenient access to expert and confidential support. Clients are offered individualised support based on their goals and chosen focus. We specialise in treating depression, anxiety, panic, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, phobias, OCD, ADHD and PTSD/trauma. A coaching and positive psychology service are also offered for clients wishing to improve motivation toward their goals.
Nonie Carr
Psychologist, MPsych, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Albert Park, VIC 3206
I use EMDR, Schema Therapy, and ACT within a collaborative, evidence-based framework.
Many people who come to me are capable and committed, but something in their internal experience isn't matching how they want to show up. They might be navigating performance pressure in sport, the arts, a professional role, or study. They might be managing anxiety, processing difficult experiences, or noticing patterns that keep getting in the way. This work is for anyone who cares deeply about how they live and what they do. Together we explore what's underneath, build new ways of responding, and develop the psychological capacity to move forward in a way that reflects their values and supports the life they're working towards.
I use EMDR, Schema Therapy, and ACT within a collaborative, evidence-based framework.
Many people who come to me are capable and committed, but something in their internal experience isn't matching how they want to show up. They might be navigating performance pressure in sport, the arts, a professional role, or study. They might be managing anxiety, processing difficult experiences, or noticing patterns that keep getting in the way. This work is for anyone who cares deeply about how they live and what they do. Together we explore what's underneath, build new ways of responding, and develop the psychological capacity to move forward in a way that reflects their values and supports the life they're working towards.
Sakshi is a Clinical Psychologist, and is accepting new clients. Sakshi's clients are often experiencing a range of difficulties, including symptoms of anxiety, low mood, struggling with negative and critical self-talk, experiencing difficulties in regulating their emotions, or having challenges in their relationships. Many of Sakshi's clients are also neurodivergent and/or are from LGBTIQA+ communities. Sakshi helps her clients through these challenges, in the context of their past life experiences, so that they are no longer stuck in unhelpful patterns.
Sakshi is a Clinical Psychologist, and is accepting new clients. Sakshi's clients are often experiencing a range of difficulties, including symptoms of anxiety, low mood, struggling with negative and critical self-talk, experiencing difficulties in regulating their emotions, or having challenges in their relationships. Many of Sakshi's clients are also neurodivergent and/or are from LGBTIQA+ communities. Sakshi helps her clients through these challenges, in the context of their past life experiences, so that they are no longer stuck in unhelpful patterns.
At the heart of my work is a belief in the strength of every persons capacity to heal and connect with their inner wisdom. My approach is warm collaborative and centred on creating a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, respected and supported.
At the heart of my work is a belief in the strength of every persons capacity to heal and connect with their inner wisdom. My approach is warm collaborative and centred on creating a safe, compassionate space where you feel heard, respected and supported.
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Schema Therapy
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognising and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.