Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Newport, VIC

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Livia Cremona-Bellizia
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
Livia is a warm and compassionate clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's mental health challenges. She has a special interest in supporting adults during the perinatal period, as well as those dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Through a collaborative approach, Livia works with clients to clarify their motivations and goals, ensuring that therapy remains focused, meaningful, and aligned with their personal growth.
Livia is a warm and compassionate clinical psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's mental health challenges. She has a special interest in supporting adults during the perinatal period, as well as those dealing with depression, anxiety, and trauma. Through a collaborative approach, Livia works with clients to clarify their motivations and goals, ensuring that therapy remains focused, meaningful, and aligned with their personal growth.
(03) 9069 9744 View (03) 9069 9744
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Emma Rice
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Emma has a special focus in neurodiversity, parenting, and women's issues.
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 has a special focus in neurodiversity, parenting, and women's issues.
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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Nikki Black
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Newport, VIC 3015
Life can be tough, but you don’t have to face it alone. Counselling can help you navigate your way back to feeling better about life. I’m a compassionate counsellor with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or any other personal issues. Taking that first step toward change is often the hardest, but with new strategies and support change is possible.
Life can be tough, but you don’t have to face it alone. Counselling can help you navigate your way back to feeling better about life. I’m a compassionate counsellor with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or any other personal issues. Taking that first step toward change is often the hardest, but with new strategies and support change is possible.
0461 467 981 View 0461 467 981
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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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Penny Schleiger
Social Worker, AMHSW
Newport, VIC 3015
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.
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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Belinda Hulstrom
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have trained in a variety of counselling methods and tend to favour brief, solution-focused approaches designed to help you move forward so that you can lead a life that works. Over the years I have worked with a wide range of people of all ages from 8 to 80 and from all walks of life and I can probably help you with just about any personal, lifestyle or professional issue that is troubling you.
I have trained in a variety of counselling methods and tend to favour brief, solution-focused approaches designed to help you move forward so that you can lead a life that works. Over the years I have worked with a wide range of people of all ages from 8 to 80 and from all walks of life and I can probably help you with just about any personal, lifestyle or professional issue that is troubling you.
(03) 6120 6312 View (03) 6120 6312
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TaylorMade Counselling
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
TaylorMade Counselling has been designed to work with people of all ages who are looking for a comfortable and safe environment to have life changing, meaningful and practical conversations. The TaylorMade journey began with a single goal; to be able to connect with people and to support them to reconnect with themselves. I wanted TaylorMade to be about empowering people who are experiencing challenges, to encourage them to look at their lives from different angles, to reframe their thinking, to recognise and acknowledge their strengths and triumphs, in order to facilitate them to make positive changes, so that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.
TaylorMade Counselling has been designed to work with people of all ages who are looking for a comfortable and safe environment to have life changing, meaningful and practical conversations. The TaylorMade journey began with a single goal; to be able to connect with people and to support them to reconnect with themselves. I wanted TaylorMade to be about empowering people who are experiencing challenges, to encourage them to look at their lives from different angles, to reframe their thinking, to recognise and acknowledge their strengths and triumphs, in order to facilitate them to make positive changes, so that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.
(03) 9069 9437 View (03) 9069 9437
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Dr Tanja Takala
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist working in Williamstown and the CBD (Flagstaff Gardens). I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing the effects of traumatic or stressful life events (current or historical) and hope to better understand their inner world, develop tools for regulating their emotions, and feel more confident in navigating life's challenges. I am committed to providing gender and neurodivergent affirming care and creating a safe space for those who wish to explore their identities, cultivate self-compassion and feel empowered to live life as their most authentic selves.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist working in Williamstown and the CBD (Flagstaff Gardens). I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing the effects of traumatic or stressful life events (current or historical) and hope to better understand their inner world, develop tools for regulating their emotions, and feel more confident in navigating life's challenges. I am committed to providing gender and neurodivergent affirming care and creating a safe space for those who wish to explore their identities, cultivate self-compassion and feel empowered to live life as their most authentic selves.
(03) 7003 2457 View (03) 7003 2457
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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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Kyo Chung
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges. My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support. I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges. My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support. I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
(03) 9068 5740 View (03) 9068 5740
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Vicky Bablas
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
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 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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Georgia Harrold
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Is the endless Googling, unsolicited advice, and heavy mental load leaving you wondering where you are in all of this? Pregnancy and new motherhood are wild rides, full of unknowns and uncontrollable experiences – as a clinical psychologist who is also an imperfect mum, I know this first-hand. Sometimes, a woman can really benefit from a safe space to share the messier parts of themselves and figure out what part of the journey is actually within their control. Let’s work on filling your cup, building your resources, and softening that inner-critic so you can actually connect with yourself and your loved ones.
Is the endless Googling, unsolicited advice, and heavy mental load leaving you wondering where you are in all of this? Pregnancy and new motherhood are wild rides, full of unknowns and uncontrollable experiences – as a clinical psychologist who is also an imperfect mum, I know this first-hand. Sometimes, a woman can really benefit from a safe space to share the messier parts of themselves and figure out what part of the journey is actually within their control. Let’s work on filling your cup, building your resources, and softening that inner-critic so you can actually connect with yourself and your loved ones.
0494 735 766 View 0494 735 766
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Tina Prasad-Smith
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where we can explore the challenges you may be facing. Whether you are managing current stressors, working through difficult past experiences, or seeking greater clarity and balance in your life, counselling can provide an opportunity for meaningful growth and self-understanding. I work with adolescents and adults to better understand the patterns, experiences, and difficulties that may be impacting their wellbeing, relationships, or sense of self. Everyone’s process is different, so our work together will be shaped around your individual needs, pace, and circumstances.
I offer a warm, down-to-earth space where we can explore the challenges you may be facing. Whether you are managing current stressors, working through difficult past experiences, or seeking greater clarity and balance in your life, counselling can provide an opportunity for meaningful growth and self-understanding. I work with adolescents and adults to better understand the patterns, experiences, and difficulties that may be impacting their wellbeing, relationships, or sense of self. Everyone’s process is different, so our work together will be shaped around your individual needs, pace, and circumstances.
(03) 9007 2369 View (03) 9007 2369
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Michelle Phan
Social Worker, MA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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 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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Sylvia Collinetti
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working across public and private mental health settings with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialise in developmental and relational trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, dissociation, personality vulnerabilities, relationship difficulties, and struggles with self-worth and identity. I work within a deeply trauma-informed framework that prioritises emotional safety, trust, and connection, creating a space where you can feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a central framework within my practice.
I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years of experience working across public and private mental health settings with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialise in developmental and relational trauma, PTSD, Complex PTSD, dissociation, personality vulnerabilities, relationship difficulties, and struggles with self-worth and identity. I work within a deeply trauma-informed framework that prioritises emotional safety, trust, and connection, creating a space where you can feel genuinely seen, heard, and supported. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a central framework within my practice.
(03) 7003 2284 View (03) 7003 2284

More Therapists Nearby

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Women In Mind
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
Most issues that people experience have their origins in childhood when developmental needs were not met. Most parents mean well and do their best but because our culture is generally ignorant about the early needs of children the child has to learn how to adapt. For example a parent because of their upbringing may be easily angered. One way is for the child to move towards the parent by always trying to please the parent to ward off an angry episode. That is the behavior and the belief is "I have to be good or mummy will not love me." This establishes a mode that may not be helpful in later life in intimate relationships.
Most issues that people experience have their origins in childhood when developmental needs were not met. Most parents mean well and do their best but because our culture is generally ignorant about the early needs of children the child has to learn how to adapt. For example a parent because of their upbringing may be easily angered. One way is for the child to move towards the parent by always trying to please the parent to ward off an angry episode. That is the behavior and the belief is "I have to be good or mummy will not love me." This establishes a mode that may not be helpful in later life in intimate relationships.
(02) 4058 4435 View (02) 4058 4435
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Allana Crespin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Sandringham, VIC 3191
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, insightful individuals who are used to holding things together — often for everyone else. Despite this, they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Some are navigating relationship challenges or life transitions, while others are in the perinatal period, adjusting to pregnancy, early parenthood, or fertility difficulties. They’re often seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and a way to feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, insightful individuals who are used to holding things together — often for everyone else. Despite this, they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Some are navigating relationship challenges or life transitions, while others are in the perinatal period, adjusting to pregnancy, early parenthood, or fertility difficulties. They’re often seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and a way to feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
(03) 8771 5454 View (03) 8771 5454
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Esther Ogilvie
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Carlton North, VIC 3054
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
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Melanie Anderson
Counsellor, ACA-L2
3 Endorsed
Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156
I am a specialist Counsellor with 14+ years experience supporting women in community and therapeutic settings. Women are incredible connectors that give so much of themselves to workplaces, families and community. Sometimes this can result in feeling disconnected from themselves. Women also experience relationship breakdowns, parenting challenges, loss, abuse and traumatic experiences. These can really rock the foundation of who we are. I can help you make sense of what has happened and how to move forward with who you are becoming and what you want for your life.
I am a specialist Counsellor with 14+ years experience supporting women in community and therapeutic settings. Women are incredible connectors that give so much of themselves to workplaces, families and community. Sometimes this can result in feeling disconnected from themselves. Women also experience relationship breakdowns, parenting challenges, loss, abuse and traumatic experiences. These can really rock the foundation of who we are. I can help you make sense of what has happened and how to move forward with who you are becoming and what you want for your life.
(03) 5907 5884 View (03) 5907 5884
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Lette Jewell
Psychotherapist, MC, ACA-L2
Thornbury, VIC 3071
We offer affirming, trauma-informed support for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late-diagnosed, queer, trans and genderfluid people. We’re Indigenous, LGBTIQA+ owned and operated. Many clients come to us seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelm, masking fatigue, emotional regulation challenges, and identity exploration. We understand how the body communicates stress and truth, and we help you reconnect with safety, awareness, and authenticity. In-person in Melbourne or online Australia-wide.
We offer affirming, trauma-informed support for ADHD, autism, AuDHD, late-diagnosed, queer, trans and genderfluid people. We’re Indigenous, LGBTIQA+ owned and operated. Many clients come to us seeking relief from anxiety, depression, trauma, overwhelm, masking fatigue, emotional regulation challenges, and identity exploration. We understand how the body communicates stress and truth, and we help you reconnect with safety, awareness, and authenticity. In-person in Melbourne or online Australia-wide.
0452 064 983 View 0452 064 983
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.