Counselling in Northcote, VIC

I have worked with clients with a broad range of issues and with a broad range of backgrounds (substance use, homelessness, mental health, existential enquiry and much more). No matter what solution each person seeks, the starting point is always towards self-acceptance and increased awareness.

Sarah is a Somatic Psychotherapist and Art Therapist with specialist training in complex trauma. She has worked in this field for over 15 years. She has professional training in mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy (Hakomi), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensorimotor Art Therapy. Sarah has a passion for engagement with nature as a resource and inspiration, as well as using creativity, humour and compassionate curiosity. Her approach is strongly influenced by attachment and trauma theories, and therefore relationship is seen as key in the therapeutic process.

Melanie is a Clinical Psychologist with 28-years experience working in therapeutic settings across the public mental health and alcohol and other drug sectors, as well as in private practice. Melanie is committed to providing evidence-based treatment to the people that she sees. In addition to working with a range of mental health and personal development issues, plus the most common psychological disorders, Melanie is particularly interested in seeing clients who are experiencing antenatal and post natal depression/stress as well as people who are grieving a loss.

I provide evidence-based, individualised psychology services to help my clients make meaningful changes in their lives. I am a registered Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor, with a special interest in Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. My approach to therapy is warm, empathic and genuine, and I strive to tailor my treatments to each individual client in order to provide the best possible outcomes. My goal is to help my clients to build the skills and insights they need to lead a more fulfilling life.

Maria (she/her) is an experienced Counselling Psychologist with almost 20 years working with people to improve mental health. She has worked in public settings including child & family services, community health services and university counselling and private practice. Maria seeks to understand the unique circumstances of people's lives that have influenced their views, feelings, thoughts, behaviours and relationships that may be getting in the way of good mental health. Maria's aim is to work with people to address their goals in the context of a safe and supportive environment.

I am an integrative psychotherapist, working collaboratively with clients to explore their minds, life experiences, and goals. I endeavour to create safe, trusting, and empowering spaces for you to come into deeper self-awareness, self-compassion and resilience. I have a deep appreciation for the intricacy and complexity of what it means to be human, and see therapy as a powerful instrument for meeting ourselves, understanding our histories, and crafting widened narratives of possibility for our lives. Whether you wish to better cope with life's challenges, or understand yourself more wholly, therapy can support you.

I am an integrative psychotherapist specialising in somatic, psychodynamic, attachment-based approaches to trauma. I teach as a Senior Lecturer in Psychotherapy, and have taught Grief, Group Work, Trauma and Philosophy to Masters Students over a number of years. I am also trained as a Meditation Instructor, and publish as a Buddhist scholar in journals such as the Oxford Journal of Buddhist Studies, the Journal of Psychedelic Studies and the Journal of Consciousness Studies. I am a qualified social worker, PhD philosopher, and Transpersonal Psychotherapist

Ruth has been a Registered Psychologist for twenty years. She works from a client centred perspective placing importance on her individual therapeutic relationship with each client. She works to understand each client's unique challenges and goals and focuses on using strategies that are most effective to the situation. She is comfortable working from either a short term solution focused perspective or engaging in longer term therapy.

Emma works with young people and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, adjustment to life circumstances, low self-esteem, and interpersonal and relationship difficulties. She also works with clients experiencing stress, sleep issues, and health problems. Emma has a particular interest in treating anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, and phobias.

In order to support you navigating your life's challenges, I use a holistic approach, aiming to understand your personal struggles within the complexity of your life. I believe understanding the root cause of your emotional distress and unhealthy coping mechanisms is important to create lasting change. My work focuses on a trauma informed approach and I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, post traumatic stress, chronic stress and burnout and issues with self-esteem. I also offer sessions in German.

I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. Life can present us with so many painful twists and turns. Existing in a painful and emotionally dysregulated state where you are either emotionally and physically overwhelmed, or numb, you lose the opportunity to be present and interact with life and to savour its precious moments and gifts. Emotional overwhelm need not hold you hostage. Discover the freedom to embrace each day with a heart full of joy and spirit unshaken by life’s twists and turns.

Being human can be a wonderful thing, where we each have the opportunity to experience an intricate and rewarding range of thoughts and emotions. However, sometimes these thoughts and emotions can become overwhelming, and in some cases, intolerable. And despite our best efforts, we can't always find a way out of them. I know that sometimes we can feel ashamed that we can't manage on our own and this can prevent us from reaching out for help. It's important to feel ready, and I want you to know that when you're ready to talk, I'll be ready to listen.

Hello my name is Rachel, I am a registered Arts Therapist, Counsellor & Creative Couples Therapist. I have extensive Arts Therapy and Counselling experience encompassing a range of issues including; depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual, physical and emotional abuse, neglect, eating disorders, relationship, and grief and loss counselling.

As a generalist psychologist with many years experience, I am pleased to be able to open my books again after a long and difficult few years of the COVID pandemic. My practice is once again hoping to support individuals, groups and families to improve their mental health and achieve their best lives. I myself have extensive experience in private practice, educational and clinical facilities and can facilitate this growth. I am solution-focused, client-centred, practitioner committed to achieving best practice outcomes for each individual.

Our intimate relationships and the bonds we build with each other are an integral part of our physical and psychological wellbeing. Kyra offers an inclusive therapeutic service to both individuals and couples, looking to strengthen their relationships.

Jason uses schema therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR, and ACT approaches. He aims to bring humour and human connection to helping clients change parts of their lives where change would be meaningful to the client. As well as writing in the third person, Jason enjoys assisting adult clients living with grief and bereavement, issues faced by clients from the LGBTIQ community, ageing-related issues faced by older adults, intimacy and vulnerability issues, post traumatic stress, and adult ADHD. He is also experienced in alcohol & other drugs (counselling), & working with childhood trauma and maladaptive schemas which result.

Ben has worked as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice for over 11 years. Prior to this, he worked extensively in the public mental health sector. He enjoys working with clients who experience anxiety disorders (including OCD, social anxiety, GAD, and panic), depression, interpersonal/relationship issues, low self-esteem, Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as clients who simply struggle with day-to-day life. Although Ben has a relaxed approach during his sessions, he prioritises working collaboratively with his clients to achieve positive outcomes as soon as possible. ​

I am a psychologist working in Fitzroy with adults, adolescents and children. My therapeutic approach is a combination of here and now work and more in depth exploration. I have a warm and collaborative style, honouring each person in the context of their lives, and use emotion-focused, interpersonal and schema therapy in my work. With children and adolescents, I work on creating an age-appropriate and engaging therapy space, and use play and creative interventions in combination with talking therapy and work with parents. I also provide appointments in Finnish & German.

I’m honoured to witness the people I work with deepen their relationship with themselves and positively transform their lives. Through counselling, I can help you form an authentic, compassionate connection with yourself, which will empower you to make positive choices to enhance your relationships, mental health and wellbeing.