EMDR Psychologists and Therapists in Newport, VIC

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Anna Maxwell
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Newport, VIC 3015
Anna is a registered psychologist and is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents to improve their happiness and wellbeing. Anna has experience working with parents and has facilitated early parenting and attachment-based group programs including Circle of Security and Keeping Your Child in Mind. Anna is committed to building strong, respectful, and collaborative working relationships with her clients. She believes in taking a gentle, person-centred approach so that each client feels heard and understood. Anna supports clients in developing their own insight, self-understanding, and self-compassion.
Anna is a registered psychologist and is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents to improve their happiness and wellbeing. Anna has experience working with parents and has facilitated early parenting and attachment-based group programs including Circle of Security and Keeping Your Child in Mind. Anna is committed to building strong, respectful, and collaborative working relationships with her clients. She believes in taking a gentle, person-centred approach so that each client feels heard and understood. Anna supports clients in developing their own insight, self-understanding, and self-compassion.
(03) 9000 0866 View (03) 9000 0866
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Daniel Paglialonga
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Newport, VIC 3015
Have you ever been kept up late at night reliving distressing memories? Does your mind chatter and strong emotions interfere with your day-to-day? Are you looking to understand yourself more and make some changes? If your answer is "yes", then we should talk.
Have you ever been kept up late at night reliving distressing memories? Does your mind chatter and strong emotions interfere with your day-to-day? Are you looking to understand yourself more and make some changes? If your answer is "yes", then we should talk.
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Penny Schleiger
Social Worker, AMHSW
Newport, VIC 3015
Qualified in; Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ( EMDR Level 1), Depth Enquiry (DE), Cognitive Processing of Trauma (CPT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) and SSCM.
Located in Williamstown, Newport, and online, Penny brings over 25 years’ experience supporting adults, children, couples, and families. She works with trauma (including sexual assault, family violence, and crime), suicidal thoughts, relationship and communication difficulties, and mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, ED, gender dysphoria and psychosis. Penny understands that reaching out can feel difficult and offers a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, where you can feel safe, heard, and understood. She works alongside you to build insight and support meaningful change.
Qualified in; Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing ( EMDR Level 1), Depth Enquiry (DE), Cognitive Processing of Trauma (CPT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) and SSCM.
Located in Williamstown, Newport, and online, Penny brings over 25 years’ experience supporting adults, children, couples, and families. She works with trauma (including sexual assault, family violence, and crime), suicidal thoughts, relationship and communication difficulties, and mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, ED, gender dysphoria and psychosis. Penny understands that reaching out can feel difficult and offers a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space, where you can feel safe, heard, and understood. She works alongside you to build insight and support meaningful change.
0434 829 079 View 0434 829 079
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Paula Rodger
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Newport, VIC 3015
I am a registered psychologist providing therapy and comprehensive psychological assessments for adolescents (11+) and adults. I offer diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as cognitive and psychological assessments to support understanding, treatment planning, and access to appropriate supports.
I am a registered psychologist providing therapy and comprehensive psychological assessments for adolescents (11+) and adults. I offer diagnostic assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as cognitive and psychological assessments to support understanding, treatment planning, and access to appropriate supports.
(03) 4233 8075 View (03) 4233 8075
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Vicky Bablas
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I use a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities in my approach, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based interventions, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Schema Therapy approaches and Eye Movement Desensitiation and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
I am a registered clinical psychologist experienced in the assessment and treatment of a variety of mental health concerns and clinical conditions, such as depression, anxiety, panic, specific phobias, chronic pain conditions, stress and adjustment issues, sleep disturbance & insomnia, anger issues, grief & loss, relationship issues, self-esteem issues as well as trauma & PTSD. I work primarily with adults and adolescents and am committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for you to feel safe to explore your concerns fully, and work together to develop a plan to suit you.
I use a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities in my approach, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based interventions, Motivational Interviewing techniques, Schema Therapy approaches and Eye Movement Desensitiation and Reprocessing ( EMDR).
I am a registered clinical psychologist experienced in the assessment and treatment of a variety of mental health concerns and clinical conditions, such as depression, anxiety, panic, specific phobias, chronic pain conditions, stress and adjustment issues, sleep disturbance & insomnia, anger issues, grief & loss, relationship issues, self-esteem issues as well as trauma & PTSD. I work primarily with adults and adolescents and am committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for you to feel safe to explore your concerns fully, and work together to develop a plan to suit you.
(02) 4504 0213 View (02) 4504 0213
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Sylvia Collinetti
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a central framework within my practice.
I integrate evidence-based approaches informed by neurobiology and attachment, helping clients understand how past experiences continue to shape emotions, relationships, coping patterns, and sense of self. I believe trauma work should move at a pace that feels safe for you. We only explore memories when they continue to hold you back from healing.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a central framework within my practice.
I integrate evidence-based approaches informed by neurobiology and attachment, helping clients understand how past experiences continue to shape emotions, relationships, coping patterns, and sense of self. I believe trauma work should move at a pace that feels safe for you. We only explore memories when they continue to hold you back from healing.
(03) 7003 2284 View (03) 7003 2284
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Emma Rice
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Emma dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of presenting issues. Emma is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental and empowering environment and relationship, to allow clients to explore the difficulties that are arising in their lives and develop self-awareness and self-compassion. She aims to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on individuals strengths, and helping them move towards living a rich, full and meaningful life.
Emma dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of presenting issues. Emma is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental and empowering environment and relationship, to allow clients to explore the difficulties that are arising in their lives and develop self-awareness and self-compassion. She aims to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on individuals strengths, and helping them move towards living a rich, full and meaningful life.
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Renee Hughes
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
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.
(03) 8595 4462 View (03) 8595 4462
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Max von Sabler
Psychologist, PhD, FAPS
Serves Area
I work with a variety of people including those suffering depression and anxiety, PTSD and complex trauma, personality disorders including borderline personality disorder, as well as dissociative disorders and complex mood conditions. I also work frequently with OCD and sexual addictions/disorders. My approach is holistic and focused on identifying your needs and goals, and how we can best achieve these together. I am a clinical psychologist and focus strongly on the assessment process - I believe it's important to establish exactly what may be happening so that we are on the same page. Treatment is always tailored to the individual
I work with a variety of people including those suffering depression and anxiety, PTSD and complex trauma, personality disorders including borderline personality disorder, as well as dissociative disorders and complex mood conditions. I also work frequently with OCD and sexual addictions/disorders. My approach is holistic and focused on identifying your needs and goals, and how we can best achieve these together. I am a clinical psychologist and focus strongly on the assessment process - I believe it's important to establish exactly what may be happening so that we are on the same page. Treatment is always tailored to the individual
(03) 8797 2095 View (03) 8797 2095
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Michelle Phan
Social Worker, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I use a range of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Positive Psychology.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who supports clients throughout their reproductive journeys and the challenges that may arise along the way. I am passionate about empowering people to make informed reproductive choices and helping them navigate infertility, birth trauma, perinatal loss (including stillbirth, miscarriage, and termination), abortion grief, adoption, perinatal mental health concerns, and the transition to parenthood. I work hard to cultivate a trusting, authentic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship to support meaningful and sustainable treatment goals.
I use a range of therapeutic modalities, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness and Positive Psychology.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who supports clients throughout their reproductive journeys and the challenges that may arise along the way. I am passionate about empowering people to make informed reproductive choices and helping them navigate infertility, birth trauma, perinatal loss (including stillbirth, miscarriage, and termination), abortion grief, adoption, perinatal mental health concerns, and the transition to parenthood. I work hard to cultivate a trusting, authentic, and collaborative therapeutic relationship to support meaningful and sustainable treatment goals.
(03) 9958 8772 View (03) 9958 8772
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Rachel Cliffe
Social Worker, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an EMDRAA accredited EMDR therapist and use this empirically validated (WHO, APA and Medicare) approach along with Coherence Therapy, IFS informed EMDR, DBT and Ego State therapies to help deeply shift current problematic patterns.
As an accredited Mental Health Social Worker and registered counsellor/trauma therapist, I use therapeutic modalities that move beyond symptom management to address underlying root causes. I work with clients struggling with mood and anxiety disorders and shame/low self worth. I have a special interest in the impact and treatment of trauma, including working with PTSD, attachment/relationship issues and sexual assault/abuse. I am committed to a safe and non-judgemental approach where we work collaboratively to identify what you are wanting to change and how to go about it, in the least distressing and most effective way possible.
I am an EMDRAA accredited EMDR therapist and use this empirically validated (WHO, APA and Medicare) approach along with Coherence Therapy, IFS informed EMDR, DBT and Ego State therapies to help deeply shift current problematic patterns.
As an accredited Mental Health Social Worker and registered counsellor/trauma therapist, I use therapeutic modalities that move beyond symptom management to address underlying root causes. I work with clients struggling with mood and anxiety disorders and shame/low self worth. I have a special interest in the impact and treatment of trauma, including working with PTSD, attachment/relationship issues and sexual assault/abuse. I am committed to a safe and non-judgemental approach where we work collaboratively to identify what you are wanting to change and how to go about it, in the least distressing and most effective way possible.
(03) 7003 2238 View (03) 7003 2238

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Brainspotting, EMDR, IFS ClinPsy- Tiffany Valente
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I draw on EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems and somatic approaches to work with the parts of you that talking alone hasn't reached.
My work suits people who are self-aware, motivated, and ready to go beyond insight into genuine, lasting change. People who sense there is more to their inner life than they have yet been able to access. This isn't therapy that stays on the surface. It goes somewhere.
I draw on EMDR, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems and somatic approaches to work with the parts of you that talking alone hasn't reached.
My work suits people who are self-aware, motivated, and ready to go beyond insight into genuine, lasting change. People who sense there is more to their inner life than they have yet been able to access. This isn't therapy that stays on the surface. It goes somewhere.
(03) 7003 2560 View (03) 7003 2560
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Tegan Haywood
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Chelsea, VIC 3196
Tegan is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who provides therapy to adults. She takes a curious and empathetic approach to help people understand themselves better and build awareness of their strengths and challenges. Tegan is a neuroaffirming, trauma-informed psychologist and creates an environment where clients feel respected, safe, and understood, meeting them at their readiness and pace.
Tegan is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who provides therapy to adults. She takes a curious and empathetic approach to help people understand themselves better and build awareness of their strengths and challenges. Tegan is a neuroaffirming, trauma-informed psychologist and creates an environment where clients feel respected, safe, and understood, meeting them at their readiness and pace.
(03) 8771 5368 View (03) 8771 5368
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Therapy at SAL Consulting
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Ringwood, VIC 3134
At SAL Consulting, we support people of all ages who are facing complex challenges and mental health concerns. Many of the individuals we work with are living with the ongoing impacts of trauma or early life experiences. Others may be navigating life with a diagnosis, intellectual disability, or neurodivergence. Our team of experienced therapists meet you where you’re at — with care, respect, and understanding. With offices based in New South Wales, Victoria, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia, we’re proud to support communities right across Australia.
At SAL Consulting, we support people of all ages who are facing complex challenges and mental health concerns. Many of the individuals we work with are living with the ongoing impacts of trauma or early life experiences. Others may be navigating life with a diagnosis, intellectual disability, or neurodivergence. Our team of experienced therapists meet you where you’re at — with care, respect, and understanding. With offices based in New South Wales, Victoria, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia, we’re proud to support communities right across Australia.
(02) 8403 0382 View (02) 8403 0382
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Alexandra Heynatz
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Working with me is a collaborative process, oriented by curiosity, acceptance and choice. Sessions provide opportunity to rekindle awareness for what you most need and want, build trust in your wisest impulses, and reconnect with ways of living that disrupt harm, promote healing and support ease of being.
Working with me is a collaborative process, oriented by curiosity, acceptance and choice. Sessions provide opportunity to rekindle awareness for what you most need and want, build trust in your wisest impulses, and reconnect with ways of living that disrupt harm, promote healing and support ease of being.
(03) 8338 4265 View (03) 8338 4265
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Sam Forbes
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
I am trained in EMDR & EMDR 2
The problems you experience are likely the consequence of your life circumstances. It’s not who you are that’s the problem, but what’s happened or happening to you. We can’t always change our circumstances but counselling can support you to change how you respond to them and how they affect you. You are not your diagnosis.
I am trained in EMDR & EMDR 2
The problems you experience are likely the consequence of your life circumstances. It’s not who you are that’s the problem, but what’s happened or happening to you. We can’t always change our circumstances but counselling can support you to change how you respond to them and how they affect you. You are not your diagnosis.
(02) 8074 5968 View (02) 8074 5968
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Mind Over Matters
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sometimes the most honest thing a person can say is: I'm not okay, and I don't know why. That is more than enough to start. I'm George an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma, grief, burnout, and the quieter forms of suffering that don't always have a name. A significant part of my practice is neurodiversity-affirming counselling — supporting adults with (or carers) of ADHD, autism, PDA who are done misunderstood by a world not built for us. I also offer Gottman Method couples and relationship therapy.
Sometimes the most honest thing a person can say is: I'm not okay, and I don't know why. That is more than enough to start. I'm George an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma, grief, burnout, and the quieter forms of suffering that don't always have a name. A significant part of my practice is neurodiversity-affirming counselling — supporting adults with (or carers) of ADHD, autism, PDA who are done misunderstood by a world not built for us. I also offer Gottman Method couples and relationship therapy.
(03) 4060 1620 View (03) 4060 1620
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Claudiana Arteiro
Social Worker, AMHSW
2 Endorsed
East Melbourne, VIC 3002
She also integrates EMDR, Attachment Theory, Circle of Security, and Psychodynamic Therapy to explore relationship patterns and emotional dynamics.
Claudiana believes in setting meaningful goals and developing a personalised, client-centred approach. Her strength is in engagement, as she is a warm yet effective therapist who sees taking the first step toward therapy as a courageous and empowering choice. Claudiana’s therapeutic approach includes a focus on unconscious thoughts and feelings that can impact mood, behaviour and relationships. Psychodynamic psychotherapy includes looking at underlying causes to better support each person’s growth, healing and overall well-being, and is often considered an important approach when there are long-standing mental health difficulties.
She also integrates EMDR, Attachment Theory, Circle of Security, and Psychodynamic Therapy to explore relationship patterns and emotional dynamics.
Claudiana believes in setting meaningful goals and developing a personalised, client-centred approach. Her strength is in engagement, as she is a warm yet effective therapist who sees taking the first step toward therapy as a courageous and empowering choice. Claudiana’s therapeutic approach includes a focus on unconscious thoughts and feelings that can impact mood, behaviour and relationships. Psychodynamic psychotherapy includes looking at underlying causes to better support each person’s growth, healing and overall well-being, and is often considered an important approach when there are long-standing mental health difficulties.
(03) 9994 1725 View (03) 9994 1725
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Liselotte Roosen
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Liselotte (or Lisa) is a Clinical Psychologist registered in Australia. In addition to her master's degree in clinical and health psychology, she has completed a PhD in environmental psychology. Since obtaining her Master’s degree in 2005, Liselotte has gained a lot of experience as a psychologist and has worked with many different client populations and in various settings. She has worked with clients from 4 to 104 years old, but works mainly with adults now. Liselotte has international work experience, having worked as a psychologist in the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and Norway.
Liselotte (or Lisa) is a Clinical Psychologist registered in Australia. In addition to her master's degree in clinical and health psychology, she has completed a PhD in environmental psychology. Since obtaining her Master’s degree in 2005, Liselotte has gained a lot of experience as a psychologist and has worked with many different client populations and in various settings. She has worked with clients from 4 to 104 years old, but works mainly with adults now. Liselotte has international work experience, having worked as a psychologist in the Netherlands, Belgium, Australia and Norway.
1800 327 477 View 1800 327 477
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Carlie Spinks
Psychologist, PsyBA General
South Yarra, VIC 3141
Carlie is a compassionate and gentle psychologist who is dedicated to supporting individuals improve their mental wellbeing and explore their internal world. Carlie is committed to providing personalised and evidence-based care to all her clients and aims to meet them where they are at in their self discovery, to learn along side them. Carlie leverages on non-judgement, humour and kindness within her practice and utilises range of modalities to support her clients.
Carlie is a compassionate and gentle psychologist who is dedicated to supporting individuals improve their mental wellbeing and explore their internal world. Carlie is committed to providing personalised and evidence-based care to all her clients and aims to meet them where they are at in their self discovery, to learn along side them. Carlie leverages on non-judgement, humour and kindness within her practice and utilises range of modalities to support her clients.
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EMDR Therapists
Who is EMDR for?
EMDR was initially developed as a treatment for individuals with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for whom memories of a deeply distressing experience can be inadvertently triggered by random everyday events. The procedure has since been applied in the treatment of many other conditions. For example, it is used by some therapists to treat anxiety disorders including panic and phobias, depression, dissociative disorders, eating disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and some personality disorders. It is suitable for adolescents and adults.

Why do people need EMDR?
People need EMDR as a way to manage distressing memories that in some way hamper the ability to function in the present. The procedure is believed to target the way memories are stored in the brain. Evidence indicates that past disturbing experiences cause ongoing distress because they were not adequately processed, and when such memories are triggered in the present, they are accompanied by all the emotions, thoughts, and physical sensations as the initial experience.

What problems does EMDR treat?
First and foremost, EMDR is intended as a treatment for PTSD, to defuse distressing memories that intrude on and impair everyday functioning. It is also often used to help those who are subject to panic attacks, phobias, and other forms of anxiety. In addition, EMDR has been used to treat individuals with depression, eating disorders, and personality disorders.

What happens in EMDR therapy?
First the therapist takes an individual’s history, and then the therapist and client decide which distressing experience(s) will be the target(s) of the exercise, delivered via a side-to-side visual stimulus requiring lateral eye movements. The client will be asked to activate thoughts, feelings, and any body sensations related to the troubling experience. The eye movements are said to reduce the emotional charge of the memory, so that the experience can then be safely discussed with the therapist and digested, minimising its ability to trigger anxiety.