Counselling in North Melbourne, VIC

Claire Baxter is a registered General Psychologist with AHPRA. Claire works with people experiencing changed circumstance, occupational challenges, relationship issues, anxiety, depression and trauma. She also works with parents experiencing postnatal depression and prenatal anxiety, as well as people experiencing gender dysphoria.

I feel passionate about helping people make meaningful, sustainable, and healthy changes in their lives. I aim to work respectfully and collaboratively with people so that clients build their own independence and develop ways to manage life stressors more effectively, in addition to their own thoughts, feelings and behaviours. A comfortable, empathetic and supportive therapeutic relationship is also very important in my approach, and research shows that this is essential in best outcomes for clients. I generally work on a wide range of mental health and life issues and the approaches I work with are all evidence-based interventions.

I am a practicing psychoanalyst having undergone many years of rigorous analysis, and a registered psychologist. You can tell me about whatever that is on your mind. You may be struggling with interpersonal relationships, becoming intimate and feeling close to a partner may be distressing or at times uncomfortable. You may wonder about the same repeating issues in all aspects of your life. You may ask yourself, “why do I always do this?”, “what is happening to me?” Or “how do I know what I want”. Sometimes becoming motivated may be difficult, other times you may find it hard to get moving with the things that you want to do.

People come to therapy for a range of reasons. There might be recurrent problems in relationships or work, there might be disturbing feelings within, or behaviours that are defeating or destructive. Many people find that their usual ways of coping don’t seem to work for them anymore. Whatever the issue, undertaking psychotherapy is an opportunity for you to really understand the underlying drivers of the problem, in the context of your unique life history, and to find a way to transform your suffering. New possibilities for living with greater freedom and creativity might then appear.

My way of working with people is a gentle and supportive approach that is informed by theories of attachment, trauma, self psychology and intersubjectivity. I work with you to create new experiences that allow a freedom from ways of being that are not working for you. This approach is also applied to assisting parents with challenges in the family dynamic. I also work directly with trauma and on improving performance using a therapy called Comprehensive Resource Model.

Are you experiencing challenges in your life that leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain? Do you feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, depression, or grief that make it difficult to navigate your day-to-day life? Perhaps you are in the midst of a significant life transition and need support in processing the complex emotions that come with change. I am here to help you find a path forward, alleviate the issues that are holding you back and gain a deeper understanding of yourself, while achieving a sense of relief. I'm here to provide a safe and compassionate space to support you on your journey towards healing and growth.

Rebecca is an experienced clinical psychologist and director of Olivewell Psychology. She is passionate about providing a safe and compassionate space to ensure clients feel respected, heard and understood. Rebecca has a warm, kind and empathic interpersonal style. She aims to help clients leave sessions with a greater level of insight and awareness into their own experiences, and the confidence and tools to help them navigate life’s challenges.

It can be hard to consider coming to therapy… You might be experiencing chronic pain or recurring physical symptoms. Perhaps you are exhausted and you feel like you have already tried everything. Maybe you are worried or overwhelmed by the relationships in your life. You could be trying to understand how experiences in your life are impacting your sense of self, but need more support in this process... These are all good reasons to reach out, and there are many more.

I provide effective treatment for adults experiencing Anxiety, Panic attacks, OCD, Depression, Low Self -Esteem, Acute and Chronic stress & Burnout. My approach is to: (1) Understand the client as well as the environments in which they function (2) Teach clients effective techniques and coping strategies (3) Build strong skills to create sustainable change. Many people have seen various therapists throughout their lifetimes. Often they find themselves relapsing back to the same problems. Clients who undertake counselling with me will be guided on how to change long standing patterns of negative behaviours and progress forward.

Learn to let go of the past through Innovative psychology for the mind and body. Using an integrative approach of Acceptance Commitment Therapy, (ACT) Inner child work, and Eye Movement Desensitisation (EMDR) to resolve the past in the present and be free in the future. Erica is also a naturopath and hypnotherapist, working to resolve IBS and physical ailments which are triggered through stress, and nutritional requirements. Naturopathic appointments are separate to psychology appointments. MMBP is a multi-modality clinic that offers additional services for a holistic approach to overall health, melbournemindbodypsychology.com.

Hello, I am Angela and I help people improve their relationship with themselves and others. The relationship with yourself is the longest you will ever have. At times it can be the most difficult with symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, attachment wounds, and life stressors. I work flexibly with your unique strengths and circumstances to help you make progress. There may be specific concerns or more general overall improvements you want to make. From the first session we will be working towards making improvements.

Hi I'm Tim.​ I am a Registered Psychologist offering face to face sessions in West Melbourne and via telehealth. ​I work with adults (18+) experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety and depression, work related, financial and academic stress, grief, interpersonal/ relationship issues, as well as sexuality, gender and self-esteem related difficulties. I am passionate about providing a safe space for people of any sexuality, gender, sex, culture, religion or ability. ​Treatment plans are unique to every client. I work collaboratively in an empathetic, supportive and non-judgmental way.

I enjoy helping people from all walks of life with various presentations including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, anger, and PTSD. I utilise a range of therapeutic modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, whilst incorporating aspects of humanistic and psychodynamic psychotherapy, which I tailor to the individual needs of his clients. I am passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges by developing an understanding of the connection between their experiences and their learned beliefs and behaviours. Fluent Italian speaker

Are you looking for someone who is Caring, Accepting, Respectful and Empathic, who can provide a safe environment for you to share what's troubling you? Mary Ackerman, at CARE Counselling Australia, offers those who are experiencing challenges in their relationships, home lives, work environment, a safe place to open up and develop resilience, learn coping skills, communication skills and further integrate more adaptive habits into your lives. Mary works with Individuals and Couples to improve well-being, reduce distress, and develop lifelong skills to enable people to live more fulfilling contented lives.

If you struggle with anxiety, stress, low mood or motivation, I can help. Whether you're feeling this way from uni/work stressors, chronic pain/illness, the loss of someone you love, change in life circumstances, or cultural identity issues, I can join you on the journey towards your goals. Through evidence-based therapies, you will develop a stronger sense of confidence in your own abilities and judgement. Even if you don't believe it now, I know that you're more resilient than you give yourself credit for! Trust that you're the expert in your own life.

Some people struggle to manage their emotions and behaviour - maybe they get angry too often, or upset over "silly" things - and they want to understand why. Other people are looking for the right mental health support, due to known current or historical problems and diagnoses. I like to ask new clients: "What do you want to be different in your life when our work is done?" The client's answer may be specific or vague, surprising or long-known. Either way, I can probably help you answer those sorts of questions in a safe place, where painful or distressing thoughts can safely be disclosed and heard - respectfully, therapeutically.

Often in today's world, we get caught up in so many distractions on the outside that we are not always aware of our internal experiences. We walk around anxious and depressed, with critical thoughts of ourselves and others, and often live a reality that is separate from our own personal wishes and desires. I believe that therapy provides a safe space to step away from all the external distractions and focus on identifying and responding to our emotional world in the most open and connected way, which may have been too painful to do in the past.