Female Counselling in Northcote, VIC
You are here because you feel like you (or someone you know) may need therapy and are reading through profiles of strangers, scrolling through their videos and photos. It's a pretty common part of being on the internet nowadays, along with scrolling through memes and videos of food and cats. You may be looking for connection. Someone who speaks to you and may get you and your life story. I know what’s like, because I’ve been on that side of the screen going through that same process. Today may not be the day you choose to call or email, but you are scoping what’s there and most of it may sound pretty similar profile to profile.
You are here because you feel like you (or someone you know) may need therapy and are reading through profiles of strangers, scrolling through their videos and photos. It's a pretty common part of being on the internet nowadays, along with scrolling through memes and videos of food and cats. You may be looking for connection. Someone who speaks to you and may get you and your life story. I know what’s like, because I’ve been on that side of the screen going through that same process. Today may not be the day you choose to call or email, but you are scoping what’s there and most of it may sound pretty similar profile to profile.
Whatever the root cause of your suffering, it is always much harder to overcome alone. I'm here to support you in that struggle as we work together to understand and address your unhappiness, stress, trauma in a safe, constructive space. I bring passion, humour, presence, and thoughtfulness to my work. I am committed to supporting you as we get to know your inner world and life experiences, as well as your strengths and resources. Whether you are dealing with a recurring issue from your personal or professional life I am here to help.
Whatever the root cause of your suffering, it is always much harder to overcome alone. I'm here to support you in that struggle as we work together to understand and address your unhappiness, stress, trauma in a safe, constructive space. I bring passion, humour, presence, and thoughtfulness to my work. I am committed to supporting you as we get to know your inner world and life experiences, as well as your strengths and resources. Whether you are dealing with a recurring issue from your personal or professional life I am here to help.
Jolene is a registered creative arts therapist, choir leader, vocal coach and performing vocalist. Providing a safe space for participants to be expressive, she gently facilitates creative experiences and reflection upon what matters most. She works with adults of all gender identities, including NDIS clients, people managing everyday stress, burnout and those living with the effects of PTSD, grief, anxiety and depression.
Jolene is a registered creative arts therapist, choir leader, vocal coach and performing vocalist. Providing a safe space for participants to be expressive, she gently facilitates creative experiences and reflection upon what matters most. She works with adults of all gender identities, including NDIS clients, people managing everyday stress, burnout and those living with the effects of PTSD, grief, anxiety and depression.
Whether the problem that has brought you here is something recent, or has been an issue for a long time, I'd like to provide an opportunity for you to feel comfortable to understand your experience more clearly. Perhaps it has been quite difficult to know exactly what help you need, so we will work that out at your pace and build your confidence and emotional capacity to make the positive change that you're after. My nine years experience has included helping people with depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma and addictions.
Whether the problem that has brought you here is something recent, or has been an issue for a long time, I'd like to provide an opportunity for you to feel comfortable to understand your experience more clearly. Perhaps it has been quite difficult to know exactly what help you need, so we will work that out at your pace and build your confidence and emotional capacity to make the positive change that you're after. My nine years experience has included helping people with depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma and addictions.
Emma is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a passion for supporting children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse, family violence and neglect. Emma has extensive experience supporting individuals of all ages. Emma provides a safe and supportive counselling space to support clients with a range of presentations including PTSD, depression and anxiety. Therapeutic approaches include EMDR and Internal Family Systems. Medicare rebates available for clients who have a current Mental Health Treatment Plan.
Emma is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a passion for supporting children and adolescents who have experienced trauma, including sexual abuse, family violence and neglect. Emma has extensive experience supporting individuals of all ages. Emma provides a safe and supportive counselling space to support clients with a range of presentations including PTSD, depression and anxiety. Therapeutic approaches include EMDR and Internal Family Systems. Medicare rebates available for clients who have a current Mental Health Treatment Plan.
Julia Shay
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northcote, VIC 3070
Julia is a highly skilled couples therapist with many years of experience. She has worked with a diverse range of issues such as complex mental health, grief and loss, suicide prevention, addictions, and family violence. She has worked in a variety of different settings including telephone and online services, not for profit agencies and Employee Assistance Program. Julia is a client centred counsellor who offers presence, genuine engagement, and a deep understanding of core issues and childhood trauma that can lead to problems in your relationship.
Julia is a highly skilled couples therapist with many years of experience. She has worked with a diverse range of issues such as complex mental health, grief and loss, suicide prevention, addictions, and family violence. She has worked in a variety of different settings including telephone and online services, not for profit agencies and Employee Assistance Program. Julia is a client centred counsellor who offers presence, genuine engagement, and a deep understanding of core issues and childhood trauma that can lead to problems in your relationship.
Hanna Janssen-Kallenberg
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northcote, VIC 3070
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.
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.
Giorgia is a Melbourne-based holistic counsellor. Giorgia is registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practices both counselling and psychotherapy. Giorgia is certified in Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma and draws upon her qualifications in Counselling Psychology (MA) to ensure an integrative, person-centred and strengths based approach to therapy.
Giorgia is a Melbourne-based holistic counsellor. Giorgia is registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and practices both counselling and psychotherapy. Giorgia is certified in Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma and draws upon her qualifications in Counselling Psychology (MA) to ensure an integrative, person-centred and strengths based approach to therapy.
Life Story Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Northcote, VIC 3070
Anxiety, low mood, trauma, difficulty coping – Life can feel overwhelming at times! Life Story Psychology provides a place to better understand what’s going on for you. It’s a space to explore how our current experiences link to earlier life circumstances, our attachment and relationship experiences, possible traumas, and sense of self and self-worth. By exploring our values, our primary needs, emotional experiences and general coping, we discover our true selves, become more aware of how we function and how to nurture our body and our mind - to heal, to learn, to find contentment.
Anxiety, low mood, trauma, difficulty coping – Life can feel overwhelming at times! Life Story Psychology provides a place to better understand what’s going on for you. It’s a space to explore how our current experiences link to earlier life circumstances, our attachment and relationship experiences, possible traumas, and sense of self and self-worth. By exploring our values, our primary needs, emotional experiences and general coping, we discover our true selves, become more aware of how we function and how to nurture our body and our mind - to heal, to learn, to find contentment.
Dafna Kronental
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Northcote, VIC 3070 (Online Only)
I am an accredited psychotherapist, yoga instructor and college lecturer. Over the past 5 years I have seen clients at Sydney-based psychology practice, The Indigo Project, as well as privately. I currently work with a diversity of individuals in my private practice in Melbourne and lecture psychotherapy units at both ACAP and Ikon Institute. I specialise in relationship issues, stress & anxiety, cultural & diversity issues, life transitions, complex and developmental trauma. My interest in holistic approaches and experiential processes of self-inquiry extends to my study of alternative treatments such as psychedelic therapies.
I am an accredited psychotherapist, yoga instructor and college lecturer. Over the past 5 years I have seen clients at Sydney-based psychology practice, The Indigo Project, as well as privately. I currently work with a diversity of individuals in my private practice in Melbourne and lecture psychotherapy units at both ACAP and Ikon Institute. I specialise in relationship issues, stress & anxiety, cultural & diversity issues, life transitions, complex and developmental trauma. My interest in holistic approaches and experiential processes of self-inquiry extends to my study of alternative treatments such as psychedelic therapies.
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.
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.
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Hana is a registered psychologist, researcher, musician, and mother of two. She has a rich experience working with adults, children and families in Australia, the Czech Republic and Peru. Hana can assist with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex childhood trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), grief, gender dysphoria, parenting and challenging child behaviours, and addictions.
Hana is a registered psychologist, researcher, musician, and mother of two. She has a rich experience working with adults, children and families in Australia, the Czech Republic and Peru. Hana can assist with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex childhood trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), grief, gender dysphoria, parenting and challenging child behaviours, and addictions.
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.
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.
If you're an individual or couple seeking a holistic approach to enhance your mental well-being, you've found the right place. Whether you're dealing with feelings of sadness, stress, or facing challenges in your relationships, we're here to help. Consider incorporating arts therapy into your healing process – a creative way to explore your feelings and experiences, with the goal of personal growth and increased happiness. Our approach is warm, friendly, and crafted to make therapy a comfortable and transformative experience for all.
If you're an individual or couple seeking a holistic approach to enhance your mental well-being, you've found the right place. Whether you're dealing with feelings of sadness, stress, or facing challenges in your relationships, we're here to help. Consider incorporating arts therapy into your healing process – a creative way to explore your feelings and experiences, with the goal of personal growth and increased happiness. Our approach is warm, friendly, and crafted to make therapy a comfortable and transformative experience for all.
Catherine Dwyer - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Northcote, VIC 3070
Catherine Dwyer is a Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience. She is a respected Senior Psychologist within the public mental health system. Catherine has worked as a private practitioner for the last 19 years. Catherine is skilled in treating mood disorders, trauma, grief and anger, and issues related to life adjustment, stress and relationship difficulties. Catherine is committed to providing evidence-based treatment to the people that she sees. Catherine is particularly interested in the application of the principles of neuroscience and neuroplasticity to therapeutic work.
Catherine Dwyer is a Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience. She is a respected Senior Psychologist within the public mental health system. Catherine has worked as a private practitioner for the last 19 years. Catherine is skilled in treating mood disorders, trauma, grief and anger, and issues related to life adjustment, stress and relationship difficulties. Catherine is committed to providing evidence-based treatment to the people that she sees. Catherine is particularly interested in the application of the principles of neuroscience and neuroplasticity to therapeutic work.
Sherridan is a Gestalt therapist and EMDR therapist, her personal style as a therapist is attentive, compassionate, and supportive. You will experience being listened to and responded to with curiosity and authenticity. She provides a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your deepest concerns. Sherridan 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.
Sherridan is a Gestalt therapist and EMDR therapist, her personal style as a therapist is attentive, compassionate, and supportive. You will experience being listened to and responded to with curiosity and authenticity. She provides a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your deepest concerns. Sherridan 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.
At the heart of Chaille's practice is a deep commitment to the needs of her clients. She is dedicated to empowering individuals to work toward facing their challenges and to live more fulfilling lives. If someone thinks they might be a good fit, Chaille welcomes the opportunity to connect and discuss how she can support them. In addition to in-person sessions Chaille offers online therapy. Telehealth provides flexibility and accessibility for clients who may be more comfortable in their own environment or for those who the demands of their day to day lives mean they put off prioritising themselves.
At the heart of Chaille's practice is a deep commitment to the needs of her clients. She is dedicated to empowering individuals to work toward facing their challenges and to live more fulfilling lives. If someone thinks they might be a good fit, Chaille welcomes the opportunity to connect and discuss how she can support them. In addition to in-person sessions Chaille offers online therapy. Telehealth provides flexibility and accessibility for clients who may be more comfortable in their own environment or for those who the demands of their day to day lives mean they put off prioritising themselves.
Michelle Dennerstein
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Northcote, VIC 3070 (Online Only)
Michelle is dedicated to providing affirming therapy to the LGBTIQA+ community, and has worked extensively with people living with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss and grief, women's health, trauma, adjustment issues and life transitions.
Michelle is a warm and compassionate psychologist, counsellor, and therapist, who works collaboratively with you to create a welcoming and safe counselling space. She supports and guides you towards a deeper understanding and insight of yourself and your situation, leading to personal growth, self-compassion, and deep transformation so that you can be freer to live your best life. With over 20 years of professional experience, Michelle has provided counselling services within diverse settings, including community health organizations, hospital outpatient services, and university environments.
Michelle is dedicated to providing affirming therapy to the LGBTIQA+ community, and has worked extensively with people living with anxiety, depression, relationships, loss and grief, women's health, trauma, adjustment issues and life transitions.
Michelle is a warm and compassionate psychologist, counsellor, and therapist, who works collaboratively with you to create a welcoming and safe counselling space. She supports and guides you towards a deeper understanding and insight of yourself and your situation, leading to personal growth, self-compassion, and deep transformation so that you can be freer to live your best life. With over 20 years of professional experience, Michelle has provided counselling services within diverse settings, including community health organizations, hospital outpatient services, and university environments.
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.
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.
I aim to create a warm and supportive space for people to inquire about how and why their symptoms present in the way that they do. I work collaboratively with people to increase insight, make the unconscious conscious, and help them learn to be with their pain in a way that is present. We do this by exploring their defence mechanisms, internal conflicts, their relationship patterns, and how their early life experiences have informed the way they relate to themselves, others and the world around them. It’s through this exploration that we begin to understand why they show up in the world the way that they do.
I aim to create a warm and supportive space for people to inquire about how and why their symptoms present in the way that they do. I work collaboratively with people to increase insight, make the unconscious conscious, and help them learn to be with their pain in a way that is present. We do this by exploring their defence mechanisms, internal conflicts, their relationship patterns, and how their early life experiences have informed the way they relate to themselves, others and the world around them. It’s through this exploration that we begin to understand why they show up in the world the way that they do.
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists—both men and women—may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.