Couples Counselling in Northcote, VIC
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Sarah Elizabeth Hellwege
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Sarah is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a Gottman Trained
Couples
Therapist. Sarah works with
couples
to navigate relationship challenges and achieve a place of deeper understanding, empathy and connection. Sarah adopts a dyadic approach whereby the focus is on helping the couple actively listen and provide responsive, sensitive and empathetic care to one-and-other inside and outside therapy.

Ariella Gery
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
Couples
work is modelled on PACT, created by Dr Stan Tatkin, which is based on research in Attachment Theory, Neuroscience and the biology of human arousal.
Life can be hard, uncertain and confusing, and yet there is an expectation that we inherently know how to live and relate well. This is a fallacy. The realms of the personal are complex, made even more complex when two or more lives come together in relationship. Guidance, mentorship, support and education are necessary elements to navigating the vicissitudes of life and relationship. I therefore guide my clients (individuals,
couples
and other relationships) through a unique exploratory process of understanding, discovery and growth.
Northcote, VIC 3070
& Online
$120 (individual), $180 (couples)

Sherridan Green
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
Verified
She supports individuals and
couples
on journeys of self-discovery through understanding vital areas of their lives, including emotional development, identity, responses to the world, awareness, process of enquiry, living skills, and capacity for self-responsibility.
As a gestalt therapist and existential coach, Sherridan works with people to develop their awareness of who and how they are in the world. She supports individuals and
couples
on journeys of self-discovery through understanding vital areas of their lives, including emotional development, identity, responses to the world, awareness, process of enquiry, living skills, and capacity for self-responsibility. This includes managing anxiety, anger, depression, confusion, loss, grief, overwhelm, and lack of purpose. She believes that mental health is about having agility of the mind, so that the choices you make come from your true self.

Hiskins Arts Therapy & Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified
Verified
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.

Mai Linh Ngo-Nguyen
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Individuals and
couples
, ethnicities, cultural backgrounds & sexual/gender identities of all kinds are welcomed.
With a Master of Professional Psychology Practice, I confidently support clients in navigating a wide spectrum of mental health issues ranging from anxiety and mood disorders to complex trauma, relationship and attachment concerns. My interest in psychology was born out of a natural curiosity of human behaviour and has evolved into a deep passion for helping people cultivate a sense of aliveness & vitality. I am voraciously curious about the human condition, and this translates to the therapy room where I am always eager to seek understanding of the human being sitting across from me: their stories, their urges, and their "why?".
Office is near:
Northcote, VIC 3070 & Online

Leyna Fennell
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
Verified
Psychotherpist and Clinical supervisor, working with individuals,
couples
, families, and other mental health professionals. Extensive experience working with those impacted by trauma, grief and loss, and significant life changes. Experience includes working in various leadership roles, inclusive of Team leader roles and Senior practitioner roles in the community and private practice sectors. Specifically, in the fields of Mental Health, Addiction, Family Violence, Sexual Violence, and Grief and Bereavement services.

Allison Ross
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
Allison is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with specialist training in Couple Therapy and Transpersonal Counselling. She offers a Holistic and Integrative approach to her work with both
Couples
and Individuals, drawing on many therapeutic models and theories such as Attachment theory; Mindfulness and Somatic processes; and how our fight or flight defence mechanisms effect our wellbeing.

Hugh Martin
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
Verified
I'm a family therapist who also works with
couples
and individuals, including children and adolescents.
Family problems from trivial to severe will challenge every family at some point. Family Therapy can feel like a real life saver, whether it’s adjusting to the teenage years, divorce, separation, managing conflict respectfully or grieving. Family members seek my help when they become stuck in repeating patterns of hurtful or harmful behaviour and have run out of ideas for solving problems. Family Therapy helps families,
couples
and teenagers to build closer and happier relationships and address challenges like addictions, mental illness, violence, eating disorders, self-harming, suicide ideation, separation and co-parenting.

The Between - relationship counselling
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
Verified
As relational therapists we commit to providing attuned presence and a balanced alliance with you and your
partner
, to work with both the strengths and the challenges we identify in your relational patterning.
Our approach to relationship counselling assumes that what occurs in your relationship is co-created. When we shift from “your story versus mine”, we move from a focus on the individual to “the between” of your relationship. As you may have experienced, relationship patterns repeat, the same ideas and themes keep knocking on the door. With the support of your therapist you are invited to explore “the between”, to engage in a process that helps you to understand how you got here and to begin to experience your relationship differently.

Ruth Katerelos
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
In over 20 years as a therapist, I have worked with a wide range of clients and
couples
with many and varied issues. I work in a way that is strongly client, and emotionally focused. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, substance issues, food disorders, grief, child-hood trauma, uncertainty around sexuality and gender, around identity and self confidence/esteem. I work well with clients who are looking to change their lives and who are open to exploring their issues; to challenge their thinking and to examine what isn't working for them and to take practical steps to shift beyond where they are now.

Alexandra Scoleri
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
In working with
couples
and families, I support each individual and member to more deeply understand themselves and each other, and how their unique histories, experiences and values interact in relationship.
Psychotherapy is a profound tool and relationship which can provide psychological relief and growth for everybody. All clients are welcome, including those who might be experiencing acute suffering after a trauma or loss; as well as those who have been experiencing psychological challenges over many years, due to chronic relational issues, addictive or obsessive tendencies, eating disorders or the long term effects of adverse experiences.

Todd Mills
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
My name is Todd, I am an Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor working with individuals and
couples
in Melbourne, Australia. My areas of focus include but are not limited to stress/trauma, depression and anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions and identity challenges. I often work with individuals from the LGBTQI+ community, including individuals questioning their gender or sexuality.

Nada Kamoo
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
Verified
I also work with individuals,
couples
and teens/young people.
Counselling is a place where you work through your story - what is confusing doesn't have to be. Before I became a counsellor I had a lot of lived experience. Still do. It can be challenging to make sense of things sometimes. And it doesn't have to happen all at once. I'm a Human Centred Counsellor and I pay attention to your cues. I've also been a fierce advocate for the clients that I work with and I love to see them thriving.

Andy Allen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
Verified
I am very happy to work with individuals from all walks of life and backgrounds. I enjoy working with clients in freeing themselves of past traumatic experiences to live life more fully and freely. Additionally, I have extensive experience working from a lived experience lens with LGBTIQA+ communities and am kink, non-monogamous, and sex worker positive. I have a keen interest in working with people experiencing sexual health difficulties related to their mental health using a variety of hands-off counselling techniques. Finally, I offer
couples counselling
using the Gottman Method.

Finn Nugent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals,
couples
and families, looking to create change and understand themselves and their relationships better. I am person-centred and emotion-focused, informed by an awareness of trauma, polyvagal theory and the nervous system, mindfulness, family-systems theories, attachment theory, Internal Family Systems therapy, social justice and intersectionality. I work with people seeking short-term and longer-term therapy, on issues including depression and anxiety, stress, identity, sexuality, relationship problems, navigating life-stage changes, finding purpose, grief and loss.
Waitlist for new clients

Ingrid Forster
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
Verified
Ingrid has a particular interest in relationship therapy and specialises in working with
couples
, as well as individuals facing distress. Ingrid works collaboratively with her clients to build on strengths, unlock stuck emotions and develop skills to improve overall wellbeing. Through counselling, both individuals and
couples
can reduce distress, enhance coping, and increase insight to strengthen their relationships. Once the trust and closeness build in the relationship, real transformation begins to occur as new patterns of relating are consolidated.
(03) 9067 7542
Office is near:
Northcote, VIC 3070 & Online
$130 per session
Waitlist for new clients

Alex Sutherland
Counsellor, MSc, PACFA
Verified
Verified
I work with individuals and
couples
, meeting them where they are at in a safe, trauma-informed and non-judgemental way.
I believe therapy is a collaborative process and am led by where the client is and what they might be seeking in terms of goals or support, if this is known. I am sex worker friendly, LGBTIQA+SB inclusive, kink and poly aware and gender affirming. My specialist areas are working in topics of sex and relationships, including sexual pain and dysfunctions. I am experienced with working with trauma and have worked with survivors of family violence and a variety of marginalised and diverse communities including different cultural backgrounds.

Melody Howlett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified
Verified
I support
couples
of all ages, stages, personalities and abilities in relationships to better relate to, understand and communicate with one another and increase their sense of connection. I specialise and am trained in Gottman Therapy which was developed by psychologists and husband and wife team, John and Julie Gottman, out of their almost 50 years of work researching and supporting
couples
to live more connected and fulfilling lives together.

Lee Cubis
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years working in the health and disability sectors (as a support worker, assistant in nursing and Psychologist). I have a special interest in working with adults with disability including acquired brain injury, intellectual disability, ASD, neuro-degenerative disease etc. I also have experience working with
couples
and families where one or more individuals has disability. Additionally, I have an interest in working with people from LGBTQIA+ populations and work with adults from all populations to manage anxiety disorders using effective and evidence based interventions.
Christina Pitter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified
Verified
She has worked at the Centre Against Sexual Assault, Women’s Social Support Services (RWH), Pregnancy Advisory Services, the Foundation for Torture and Trauma and as a fertility counsellor with individuals and
couples
.
Christina has 20 years experience as a mental health social worker and psychotherapist. She works with people whose lives have been affected by childhood & adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family violence, and the impact of identity, family, ethnic and cultural issues on mental health. She has a special interest in supporting clients with chronic and physical health and disability issues. Christina hopes that through therapy, people can develop a greater awareness of their emotions, thoughts, strengths and goals and an overall improvement in their wellbeing and relationships with others.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
While most types of therapy have a lot in common, they also fall into clusters that share core features, such as cognitive therapies or psychodynamic approaches. It is important to seek someone who practices evidence-based therapy, meaning one or more forms of treatment that have been scientifically evaluated and tested, and demonstrate consistent improvement for a majority of patients.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, psychologist, or counsellor, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
If you are unsure about choosing the right therapist, psychologist, or counsellor, it might be useful to first learn more about therapy types and modalities.
How to find a therapist or counsellor in Northcote?
When looking to find a therapist, start by considering training and credentials. Studies also indicate that the therapeutic alliance, or the relationship the client develops with the therapist, is an important factor in their ability to work together to achieve the client’s goals.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Northcote specialise in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or counsellor who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
Can I afford counselling?
Yes. Most counsellors offer reasonable rates or will work on a sliding scale basis. Many accept health insurance. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the counsellor.