Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Nunawading, VIC
You Can Make Positive Changes in Your Life or Work! Are you troubled by anxiety or low mood? Having difficulty with your relationships? Dissatisfied with your job but don’t know what to do? I am an accredited Counsellor who specialises in disadvantaged clients, disabled clients, adolescents, drug and alcohol, relationship and conflict, abused clients, addictions, mental health issues, grief and loss, acquired brain injury, marriage and financial issues. I am a specialist that offers counselling to support healing and recovery from refugee trauma.
You Can Make Positive Changes in Your Life or Work! Are you troubled by anxiety or low mood? Having difficulty with your relationships? Dissatisfied with your job but don’t know what to do? I am an accredited Counsellor who specialises in disadvantaged clients, disabled clients, adolescents, drug and alcohol, relationship and conflict, abused clients, addictions, mental health issues, grief and loss, acquired brain injury, marriage and financial issues. I am a specialist that offers counselling to support healing and recovery from refugee trauma.
Hello, my name is Fina, and I'm a registered Clinical Psychologist. I work with people aged 16 and above who are struggling with anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, personality disorders, dissociation, attachment issues, self-esteem issues, grief and loss.
Hello, my name is Fina, and I'm a registered Clinical Psychologist. I work with people aged 16 and above who are struggling with anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, personality disorders, dissociation, attachment issues, self-esteem issues, grief and loss.
My work in therapy includes experience in a range of emotional and psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (OCD, panic & generalised anxiety), trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma of historical sexual abuse and childhood trauma), ADHD, relationship issues and personality disorders (such as BPD); as well as addiction problems (e.g. substance abuse, gambling, and pornography). Whilst these are all complex issues, I have also seen many people who are needing assistance with wanting to focus on living a better life, and working on strategies to improve and grow as a person or build their self esteem.
My work in therapy includes experience in a range of emotional and psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (OCD, panic & generalised anxiety), trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma of historical sexual abuse and childhood trauma), ADHD, relationship issues and personality disorders (such as BPD); as well as addiction problems (e.g. substance abuse, gambling, and pornography). Whilst these are all complex issues, I have also seen many people who are needing assistance with wanting to focus on living a better life, and working on strategies to improve and grow as a person or build their self esteem.
Trauma and ongoing stress can leave survival energy stuck in the nervous system. We may adapt by seeking or avoiding certain situations, or hold tension to protect ourselves from difficult feelings and sensations. While these strategies once helped us cope and survive, they can also leave us feeling trapped and disconnected. I work by joining with you with sensitivity and compassion, to bring gentle awareness and support to underlying patterns, without pressure to force change. At your pace, we create the conditions for the nervous system to gradually settle and reorganise, allowing inner security, vitality and connection to emerge.
Trauma and ongoing stress can leave survival energy stuck in the nervous system. We may adapt by seeking or avoiding certain situations, or hold tension to protect ourselves from difficult feelings and sensations. While these strategies once helped us cope and survive, they can also leave us feeling trapped and disconnected. I work by joining with you with sensitivity and compassion, to bring gentle awareness and support to underlying patterns, without pressure to force change. At your pace, we create the conditions for the nervous system to gradually settle and reorganise, allowing inner security, vitality and connection to emerge.
As a clinical psychologist, I work to support you with experiences of anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, and other mental health concerns including complex trauma (complex PTSD). I help you make sense of your experiences by exploring underlying reasons and I offer logical, clear, and understandable ways to move forward which is often met with great relief. I am passionate about supporting those who have experienced challenging childhoods and my approach is warm, friendly, and empathetic. I am located in Croydon and Eltham.
As a clinical psychologist, I work to support you with experiences of anxiety, depression, interpersonal issues, and other mental health concerns including complex trauma (complex PTSD). I help you make sense of your experiences by exploring underlying reasons and I offer logical, clear, and understandable ways to move forward which is often met with great relief. I am passionate about supporting those who have experienced challenging childhoods and my approach is warm, friendly, and empathetic. I am located in Croydon and Eltham.
Rodney is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been providing help to Ringwood and the surrounding community since 2015. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a Fellow of the APS Clinical College, as well as a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
Rodney is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been providing help to Ringwood and the surrounding community since 2015. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a Fellow of the APS Clinical College, as well as a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
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Many of the women I work with describe feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. They’re smart, capable, and self-aware, yet stuck in the same patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions. If you relate, you’re not alone. I help women who struggle with relationship challenges, chronic stress, and the lingering impact of trauma. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns, feeling disconnected from your body, or constantly doubting your worth. On the outside you appear "fine", but inside you feel tense and overwhelmed.
Many of the women I work with describe feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or exhausted from trying to hold everything together. They’re smart, capable, and self-aware, yet stuck in the same patterns of overthinking, people-pleasing, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions. If you relate, you’re not alone. I help women who struggle with relationship challenges, chronic stress, and the lingering impact of trauma. You may find yourself repeating the same patterns, feeling disconnected from your body, or constantly doubting your worth. On the outside you appear "fine", but inside you feel tense and overwhelmed.
Cassie is a Neurodivergent Psychologist who works from a Trauma informed and Neurodiversity Affirming lens. In Person and Telehealth available.
Cassie has a particular interest in helping clients who might feel stuck in their emotional responses, behaviours and relationship patterns. She encourages her clients to be intensely curious about where these responses come from. Whether this is due to traumatic experiences, growing up with a brain that works differently to others or just never being taught how to navigate emotions.
Cassie is a Neurodivergent Psychologist who works from a Trauma informed and Neurodiversity Affirming lens. In Person and Telehealth available.
Cassie has a particular interest in helping clients who might feel stuck in their emotional responses, behaviours and relationship patterns. She encourages her clients to be intensely curious about where these responses come from. Whether this is due to traumatic experiences, growing up with a brain that works differently to others or just never being taught how to navigate emotions.
Berty is a dedicated and experienced counsellor committed to providing safe, supportive, and affirming counselling for all individuals seeking support. As a queer and neurodivergent person, Berty brings lived experience and an additional layer of empathy to her practice.
She has experience supporting individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, ASD, ADHD, gender dysphoria, disordered eating and personality disorders.
Berty is a dedicated and experienced counsellor committed to providing safe, supportive, and affirming counselling for all individuals seeking support. As a queer and neurodivergent person, Berty brings lived experience and an additional layer of empathy to her practice.
She has experience supporting individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, complex trauma, life transitions, emotional dysregulation, ASD, ADHD, gender dysphoria, disordered eating and personality disorders.
Manuela is a skilled psychologist with much experience in Community Health, Medical Centres and Education (Primary-Tertiary). She enjoys teaching her clients new skills, identify their strengths to reach their full potential. If you have suffered grief and loss, trauma, or anxiety/depression you can learn reframing and healing strategies to come to a resolution. If you have suffered inter-relational or situational problems you may benefit from learning emotional regulation and acceptance skills. Manuela will help you achieve the outcomes you want by tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs through effective goal setting.
Manuela is a skilled psychologist with much experience in Community Health, Medical Centres and Education (Primary-Tertiary). She enjoys teaching her clients new skills, identify their strengths to reach their full potential. If you have suffered grief and loss, trauma, or anxiety/depression you can learn reframing and healing strategies to come to a resolution. If you have suffered inter-relational or situational problems you may benefit from learning emotional regulation and acceptance skills. Manuela will help you achieve the outcomes you want by tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs through effective goal setting.
Alisa provides counselling for adults from all backgrounds, including members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
She has experience supporting clients with a wide range of psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, relationship issues, cultural concerns, loneliness, low self-esteem, work-related and more. Alisa has also experience working in a sub-acute community mental health setting.
Alisa has a particular interest in working with Asian Australian individuals, supporting clients in navigating the complexities of balancing their cultural heritage with Western society.
Alisa provides counselling for adults from all backgrounds, including members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
She has experience supporting clients with a wide range of psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, family conflict, relationship issues, cultural concerns, loneliness, low self-esteem, work-related and more. Alisa has also experience working in a sub-acute community mental health setting.
Alisa has a particular interest in working with Asian Australian individuals, supporting clients in navigating the complexities of balancing their cultural heritage with Western society.
I have an integrative approach, drawing on psychodynamic, attachment and neurobiological theories to support you with evidence-based techniques to address low mood, anxiety, grief, trauma, identity and existential issues, relationship difficulties and distressing family dynamics.
Do you feel sad, stuck, worried or distressed? I can support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children & adolescents. I provide inclusive therapy for:
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief, loss and trauma
- Conflict
- Broken trust and betrayal
- Sex and intimacy issues
- Navigating big life decisions
- Parenting difficulties
- Navigating ADHD (VAST) and Autism.
I have an integrative approach, drawing on psychodynamic, attachment and neurobiological theories to support you with evidence-based techniques to address low mood, anxiety, grief, trauma, identity and existential issues, relationship difficulties and distressing family dynamics.
Do you feel sad, stuck, worried or distressed? I can support you. I work with individuals, couples, families, children & adolescents. I provide inclusive therapy for:
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief, loss and trauma
- Conflict
- Broken trust and betrayal
- Sex and intimacy issues
- Navigating big life decisions
- Parenting difficulties
- Navigating ADHD (VAST) and Autism.
Harry has more than 35 years of experience as a psychologist offering psychodynamic therapy for older adolescents and adults presenting with a broad range of difficulties such as depression, constant feelings of anxiety & discomfort, loss & life transitions, poor self-esteem, difficulties in establishing & maintaining relationships, complex trauma, difficulties in finding purpose & meaning in life, obsessions impeding social & occupational functioning, self-defeating behaviour, parent-child relational difficulties, eating disorders, ADHD support, as well as lifestyle related health problems.
Psychodynamic therapy is a psychological method of treatment developed from extensive practice based evidence evolving over 130 years. Psychodynamic therapy can be particularly helpful for individuals experiencing long-term difficulties who may have tried other therapeutic approaches with limited success.
Harry has more than 35 years of experience as a psychologist offering psychodynamic therapy for older adolescents and adults presenting with a broad range of difficulties such as depression, constant feelings of anxiety & discomfort, loss & life transitions, poor self-esteem, difficulties in establishing & maintaining relationships, complex trauma, difficulties in finding purpose & meaning in life, obsessions impeding social & occupational functioning, self-defeating behaviour, parent-child relational difficulties, eating disorders, ADHD support, as well as lifestyle related health problems.
Psychodynamic therapy is a psychological method of treatment developed from extensive practice based evidence evolving over 130 years. Psychodynamic therapy can be particularly helpful for individuals experiencing long-term difficulties who may have tried other therapeutic approaches with limited success.
I work with adolescents and adults to help them resolve difficulties or problematic patterns they are struggling with. These may include issues with mood, anxiety, relationships, or work. You may not be able to put your finger on it, yet know there is a problem that is getting in the way of leading a fulfilling life. You may have tried everything you can think of to improve your situation, and be experiencing a range of painful feelings, including frustration, hopelessness, or feeling stuck. There may be mixed feelings about seeking help.
I work with adolescents and adults to help them resolve difficulties or problematic patterns they are struggling with. These may include issues with mood, anxiety, relationships, or work. You may not be able to put your finger on it, yet know there is a problem that is getting in the way of leading a fulfilling life. You may have tried everything you can think of to improve your situation, and be experiencing a range of painful feelings, including frustration, hopelessness, or feeling stuck. There may be mixed feelings about seeking help.
I have training in psychodynamic and body-oriented approaches (somatics) and EMDR, as well as cognitive-behavioural (CBT) approaches like ACT.
My somatic specialisation considers mind and body to be one. We experience ourselves and the world around us through our thoughts and emotions, AND bodies and sensations. Increasingly, contemporary neurobiology is revealing that a purely mental understanding of an issue is insufficient - this is where the body comes in. EMDR can be integrated seamlessly.
I have training in psychodynamic and body-oriented approaches (somatics) and EMDR, as well as cognitive-behavioural (CBT) approaches like ACT.
My somatic specialisation considers mind and body to be one. We experience ourselves and the world around us through our thoughts and emotions, AND bodies and sensations. Increasingly, contemporary neurobiology is revealing that a purely mental understanding of an issue is insufficient - this is where the body comes in. EMDR can be integrated seamlessly.
Hi, my name is Sarah. My approach is grounded in Gestalt therapy, which is a relational, non-pathologising, collaborative and liberatory approach to healing. We are each 'storied' uniquely, and exist within intersections of identity, culture and systemic factors that shape how we interface life and make meaning of our experiences. Through a safe and trusted therapeutic relationship, we can begin to make these impacts visible, witnessed and workable. In session, I use dialogue, movement, creative tools and somatic enquiry to support you in fostering greater awareness, wholeness and authenticity.
Hi, my name is Sarah. My approach is grounded in Gestalt therapy, which is a relational, non-pathologising, collaborative and liberatory approach to healing. We are each 'storied' uniquely, and exist within intersections of identity, culture and systemic factors that shape how we interface life and make meaning of our experiences. Through a safe and trusted therapeutic relationship, we can begin to make these impacts visible, witnessed and workable. In session, I use dialogue, movement, creative tools and somatic enquiry to support you in fostering greater awareness, wholeness and authenticity.
Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness. Using a range of therapeutic modalities, Viviane provides a safe and compassionate environment where clients have the opportunity to explore themselves and their lives in ever deepening and enriching ways.
Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness. Using a range of therapeutic modalities, Viviane provides a safe and compassionate environment where clients have the opportunity to explore themselves and their lives in ever deepening and enriching ways.
Jenny can support children, young people and adults with bereavement/grief and loss, anxiety, depression, complex trauma (e.g. family violence, sexual abuse), single event trauma, ASD/ADHD, social/peer relationship difficulties, eating disorders, self harm/suicidal ideation.
Jenny can support children, young people and adults with bereavement/grief and loss, anxiety, depression, complex trauma (e.g. family violence, sexual abuse), single event trauma, ASD/ADHD, social/peer relationship difficulties, eating disorders, self harm/suicidal ideation.
Drawing from schema-informed, IFS, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches, Johanna works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety and trauma.
At Back On Track Psychology, our team brings together a diverse range of expertise to provide compassionate, evidence-based, and neuroaffirming support for children, young people, and adults. We share a commitment to creating safe, collaborative spaces where clients feel understood, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Our occupational therapist, Kaitlyn has a strong passion for supporting children with developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. She uses a wide range of assessment tools (FCA, Beery, WHODAS) and evidence-based interventions to help children build motor skills, sensory integration, and emotional regulation.
Drawing from schema-informed, IFS, psychodynamic, and humanistic approaches, Johanna works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety and trauma.
At Back On Track Psychology, our team brings together a diverse range of expertise to provide compassionate, evidence-based, and neuroaffirming support for children, young people, and adults. We share a commitment to creating safe, collaborative spaces where clients feel understood, valued, and empowered to thrive.
Our occupational therapist, Kaitlyn has a strong passion for supporting children with developmental delays and sensory processing challenges. She uses a wide range of assessment tools (FCA, Beery, WHODAS) and evidence-based interventions to help children build motor skills, sensory integration, and emotional regulation.
I am a clinical psychologist and have worked for the past decade exploring meaning in life, the balance between change and acceptance, the unconscious, and patterns leading us to want to destroy or hurt ourselves and each other. Who really knows anything about what we're doing here? In the psychology practice I offer knowing isn't as prized as wondering and exploring. I see people who experience stress, anxiety, loneliness, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, loss, addiction, low self-confidence, ADHD, and a lack of direction/purpose
I am a clinical psychologist and have worked for the past decade exploring meaning in life, the balance between change and acceptance, the unconscious, and patterns leading us to want to destroy or hurt ourselves and each other. Who really knows anything about what we're doing here? In the psychology practice I offer knowing isn't as prized as wondering and exploring. I see people who experience stress, anxiety, loneliness, trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, loss, addiction, low self-confidence, ADHD, and a lack of direction/purpose
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.