Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Oakleigh, VIC

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Psychology Assessment Services
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
Child Psychologist who conducts psychological assessments with children aged between 4 and 17 years. Provide an assessment service only to help diagnose ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and identify giftedness. The most up-to-date gold standard assessments are utilised. Assessments are conducted in a friendly, caring, and respectful manner. Results help to identify a child's strengths and weaknesses, and guide what supports may best help a child at home and school.
Child Psychologist who conducts psychological assessments with children aged between 4 and 17 years. Provide an assessment service only to help diagnose ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disability, Specific Learning Disorders (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and identify giftedness. The most up-to-date gold standard assessments are utilised. Assessments are conducted in a friendly, caring, and respectful manner. Results help to identify a child's strengths and weaknesses, and guide what supports may best help a child at home and school.
(03) 5905 9791 View (03) 5905 9791
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Dr Andrea Sadusky
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Serves Area
No one makes it through without facing pain, frustration, anxiety, or uncertainty.
I offer counselling and psychological assessments for people of all ages, with a focus on neurodiversity, emotional wellbeing, and life transitions. My approach is evidence-based and flexible, drawing on therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness. No two clients are alike. I’ll take the time
No one makes it through without facing pain, frustration, anxiety, or uncertainty.
I offer counselling and psychological assessments for people of all ages, with a focus on neurodiversity, emotional wellbeing, and life transitions. My approach is evidence-based and flexible, drawing on therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness. No two clients are alike. I’ll take the time
(03) 7500 5839 View (03) 7500 5839
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Priscilla Louise Jones
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support individuals to stand in their true power by managing uncomfortable emotions, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and people pleasing tendencies.
I work with individuals and couples, supporting deeper connection and understanding. My approach is experiential; helping you feel closeness in the room and take practical tools home. If ongoing couples therapy feels hard to commit to, I offer full or half day intensive workshops focused on topics like love languages, intimacy, touch, communication, and conflict repair. A powerful option for couples wanting meaningful change in a short time.
I support individuals to stand in their true power by managing uncomfortable emotions, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and people pleasing tendencies.
I work with individuals and couples, supporting deeper connection and understanding. My approach is experiential; helping you feel closeness in the room and take practical tools home. If ongoing couples therapy feels hard to commit to, I offer full or half day intensive workshops focused on topics like love languages, intimacy, touch, communication, and conflict repair. A powerful option for couples wanting meaningful change in a short time.
(03) 8771 5632 View (03) 8771 5632
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Adam Szmerling
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
Serves Area
My ideal clients are individual adults and couples seeking relief from anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or patterns that keep repeating.
With over 20 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, and time as an accredited mental health social worker, I integrate psychoanalytic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and schema therapy approaches. I help clients uncover unconscious patterns, heal from trauma, and build emotional resilience through genuine, compassionate dialogue.
My ideal clients are individual adults and couples seeking relief from anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or patterns that keep repeating.
With over 20 years’ experience as a psychotherapist, and time as an accredited mental health social worker, I integrate psychoanalytic psychotherapy, mindfulness, and schema therapy approaches. I help clients uncover unconscious patterns, heal from trauma, and build emotional resilience through genuine, compassionate dialogue.
(03) 8771 5463 View (03) 8771 5463
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Olivia Syposs
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Navigating life’s transitions, relationships, and personal challenges can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face them alone. I specialise in working with adolescents young adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, family trauma, mood disorders, and the ripple effects of complex family dynamics or sustained trauma. Together, we’ll create a space where your story is valued, your experiences are understood, and your goals take center stage.
Navigating life’s transitions, relationships, and personal challenges can feel daunting, but you don’t have to face them alone. I specialise in working with adolescents young adults in their 20s and 30s who are navigating relationship challenges, eating disorders, family trauma, mood disorders, and the ripple effects of complex family dynamics or sustained trauma. Together, we’ll create a space where your story is valued, your experiences are understood, and your goals take center stage.
(03) 7500 5494 View (03) 7500 5494
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The Play Therapy Studio
Counsellor, AASW
Serves Area
I also offer EMDR to children and adolescents - allowing young people to safely process their internal needs and worries meaningfully.
Play based CCPT and Interplay therapy support families in a safe space, where relationship is paramount. I offer you a space to connect, experience and make sense of parts of your world that may be challenging for you; and the opportunity to experience healing, form increased emotional resilience, and healthier ways of coping and relating to you and others.
I also offer EMDR to children and adolescents - allowing young people to safely process their internal needs and worries meaningfully.
Play based CCPT and Interplay therapy support families in a safe space, where relationship is paramount. I offer you a space to connect, experience and make sense of parts of your world that may be challenging for you; and the opportunity to experience healing, form increased emotional resilience, and healthier ways of coping and relating to you and others.
(03) 7500 5114 View (03) 7500 5114
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Elaine Mong
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
People may seek psychological support for reasons including anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, or significant life changes.
I use a range of evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT, and Schema Therapy. With experience across not-for-profit organisations and private practice, I bring warmth and flexibility in tailoring supports to meet your needs. I'm also conversational in Cantonese and Mandarin, welcoming clients from all cultural backgrounds.
People may seek psychological support for reasons including anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, or significant life changes.
I use a range of evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT, and Schema Therapy. With experience across not-for-profit organisations and private practice, I bring warmth and flexibility in tailoring supports to meet your needs. I'm also conversational in Cantonese and Mandarin, welcoming clients from all cultural backgrounds.
(03) 8771 4299 View (03) 8771 4299
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Kara Lee John
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Anxiety, depression, difficult/abusive relationships, addictive behaviours, and self-harm can all be caused or made worse by a trauma history.
I specialise in trauma informed care and have a deep understanding of the complex and long-lasting impacts it can have on you. In some cases, therapy itself can be a source of more trauma. Your safety is my highest priority as we work together and empower you to have a say in how we approach your symptoms. There is no one size fits all and so with your feedback, we will find the best suited interventions for you.
Anxiety, depression, difficult/abusive relationships, addictive behaviours, and self-harm can all be caused or made worse by a trauma history.
I specialise in trauma informed care and have a deep understanding of the complex and long-lasting impacts it can have on you. In some cases, therapy itself can be a source of more trauma. Your safety is my highest priority as we work together and empower you to have a say in how we approach your symptoms. There is no one size fits all and so with your feedback, we will find the best suited interventions for you.
(03) 7500 5629 View (03) 7500 5629
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Brigitte Benary
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I support individuals and groups experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
Life can feel overwhelming when emotions run deep or your world has shifted in ways you didn’t expect. I support women and individuals navigating grief, trauma, birth loss, identity changes, behavioural challenges, and emotional overwhelm. My approach integrates art therapy, somatic awareness, and transpersonal counselling to gently explore what is held beneath the surface. Working from Murrumbeena, and supporting clients across Carnegie, Hughesdale, Oakleigh, and Bentleigh, I offer a grounded, safe space to reconnect with yourself and move forward with clarity and strength.
I support individuals and groups experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
Life can feel overwhelming when emotions run deep or your world has shifted in ways you didn’t expect. I support women and individuals navigating grief, trauma, birth loss, identity changes, behavioural challenges, and emotional overwhelm. My approach integrates art therapy, somatic awareness, and transpersonal counselling to gently explore what is held beneath the surface. Working from Murrumbeena, and supporting clients across Carnegie, Hughesdale, Oakleigh, and Bentleigh, I offer a grounded, safe space to reconnect with yourself and move forward with clarity and strength.
(03) 8771 4178 View (03) 8771 4178
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Nasia Outsikas
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety, people pleasing, overthinking, or feeling like you’ve lost touch with who you are.
I work with adults using evidence-based therapy. I offer flexible sessions in Caulfield North or in your home. My style is collaborative, practical, and grounded in therapies like DBT, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness. I also respect the importance of cultural context and can incorporate faith into our work if it’s important to you.
Maybe you’re dealing with anxiety, people pleasing, overthinking, or feeling like you’ve lost touch with who you are.
I work with adults using evidence-based therapy. I offer flexible sessions in Caulfield North or in your home. My style is collaborative, practical, and grounded in therapies like DBT, CBT, EMDR, and mindfulness. I also respect the importance of cultural context and can incorporate faith into our work if it’s important to you.
(03) 8203 5929 View (03) 8203 5929
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Neurogenesis Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Accepting New Clients ! - Jaclyn is a Clinical psychologist and aims to provide therapy with a difference. Our work together will be person focused and beautifully supportive however this will be a therapeutic approach to see transformation! I have a focus on intervention; my patients come to me because they want to see change and are tired of talking about their week on loop; so, whilst our work together may be hard and sometimes very challenging, with support together we will make that change that you have been waiting to achieve.
Accepting New Clients ! - Jaclyn is a Clinical psychologist and aims to provide therapy with a difference. Our work together will be person focused and beautifully supportive however this will be a therapeutic approach to see transformation! I have a focus on intervention; my patients come to me because they want to see change and are tired of talking about their week on loop; so, whilst our work together may be hard and sometimes very challenging, with support together we will make that change that you have been waiting to achieve.
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Natalia Whiteman
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, I am deeply passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families through life’s challenges. My professional experience—combined with personal insight as a parent of a child with Autism—has shaped my commitment to working with neurodiverse individuals, including those with Autism and ADHD. I find great fulfilment in providing counselling to children, teens, and their parents, offering compassionate and practical support across a range of concerns. These include behavioural challenges, emotional regulation, grief and loss, learning difficulties, school refusal, anxiety, and mood-related difficulties.
Hello, I am deeply passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families through life’s challenges. My professional experience—combined with personal insight as a parent of a child with Autism—has shaped my commitment to working with neurodiverse individuals, including those with Autism and ADHD. I find great fulfilment in providing counselling to children, teens, and their parents, offering compassionate and practical support across a range of concerns. These include behavioural challenges, emotional regulation, grief and loss, learning difficulties, school refusal, anxiety, and mood-related difficulties.
(03) 7500 5928 View (03) 7500 5928
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Soul Village Therapy
Psychotherapist, ACA-L4
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My work is not just about addressing immediate concerns like anxiety, depression, or life transitions, but about empowering you to embrace who you are at your core
My approach is centered around creating a warm and supportive environment where you can feel safe to explore and express yourself. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, past trauma, or just need to find direction, my goal is to help you understand and connect with your inner self in a way that feels right for you.
My work is not just about addressing immediate concerns like anxiety, depression, or life transitions, but about empowering you to embrace who you are at your core
My approach is centered around creating a warm and supportive environment where you can feel safe to explore and express yourself. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, past trauma, or just need to find direction, my goal is to help you understand and connect with your inner self in a way that feels right for you.
(03) 8771 4554 View (03) 8771 4554
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Dr Megan Dobbie
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I work with all commonly experienced conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, those experiencing major transitions in life, and have significant expertise working with trauma presentations in emergency services personnel.
I am an expert in single event and complex trauma. I am highly trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities from the basics of cognitive behavioural techniques, through to recent advancements across treatments for trauma using EMDR and associated protocols in online, individual, and group settings. I will offer you a pathway for your care and recovery.
I work with all commonly experienced conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, those experiencing major transitions in life, and have significant expertise working with trauma presentations in emergency services personnel.
I am an expert in single event and complex trauma. I am highly trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities from the basics of cognitive behavioural techniques, through to recent advancements across treatments for trauma using EMDR and associated protocols in online, individual, and group settings. I will offer you a pathway for your care and recovery.
(03) 8771 4821 View (03) 8771 4821
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Akriti (Aki) Shrestha
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Akriti Shrestha (Aki) is a trilingual registered General Psychologist with a Masters in Psychology (Counselling Psychology). She has had experience working in both private and public communities with families and individuals, regarding complex situations pertaining to trauma, abuse, neglect, and family violence. She has worked with individuals of all age groups- from teenagers to older adults. She has also had experience completing Intelligence tests for children and has successfully conducted parenting programs aimed at helping parents of teenagers. ​
Akriti Shrestha (Aki) is a trilingual registered General Psychologist with a Masters in Psychology (Counselling Psychology). She has had experience working in both private and public communities with families and individuals, regarding complex situations pertaining to trauma, abuse, neglect, and family violence. She has worked with individuals of all age groups- from teenagers to older adults. She has also had experience completing Intelligence tests for children and has successfully conducted parenting programs aimed at helping parents of teenagers. ​
(03) 9560 8880 View (03) 9560 8880
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Christine Malios
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I work with adults managing ADHD or Autism, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief and loss, and mid-life transitions such as perimenopause and menopause.
I provide empathic, wholisitc person-centred support for clients. Using interpersonal therapy and psychodynamic approaches, I tailor CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to meet your unique needs. Passionate about Ecotherapy, I can also offer walk-and-talk sessions by arrangement to integrate nature into our work together.
I work with adults managing ADHD or Autism, anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, grief and loss, and mid-life transitions such as perimenopause and menopause.
I provide empathic, wholisitc person-centred support for clients. Using interpersonal therapy and psychodynamic approaches, I tailor CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to meet your unique needs. Passionate about Ecotherapy, I can also offer walk-and-talk sessions by arrangement to integrate nature into our work together.
(03) 8771 5304 View (03) 8771 5304
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Dr Christine James
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
For many clients with depression or anxiety, there may be underlying trauma.
I am a clinical psychologist with over twenty years' experience. My particular area of interest is trauma and much of my practise is with first responders and others with workplace trauma.I also work with people who have experienced childhood trauma. I am registered to provide services through VACU to Ambulance Victoria staff, through Bluehub to Victoria Police, and through Open Arms to military personnel. I also see individuals on Worksafe and through Medicare.
For many clients with depression or anxiety, there may be underlying trauma.
I am a clinical psychologist with over twenty years' experience. My particular area of interest is trauma and much of my practise is with first responders and others with workplace trauma.I also work with people who have experienced childhood trauma. I am registered to provide services through VACU to Ambulance Victoria staff, through Bluehub to Victoria Police, and through Open Arms to military personnel. I also see individuals on Worksafe and through Medicare.
(03) 8771 5095 View (03) 8771 5095
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Dean William Constantineas
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Serves Area
In my experience in elite sports, education settings and private practice I have worked with individuals with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD and ASD.
My name is Dean Constantineas and I am a registered psychologist with training and experience in both sport and clinical psychology. I am passionate about normalising working to improve community mental health. I love to work with my clients on a process of learning about what is stopping them from living their best life and aim to help them discover ways to flourish.
In my experience in elite sports, education settings and private practice I have worked with individuals with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, PTSD, ADHD and ASD.
My name is Dean Constantineas and I am a registered psychologist with training and experience in both sport and clinical psychology. I am passionate about normalising working to improve community mental health. I love to work with my clients on a process of learning about what is stopping them from living their best life and aim to help them discover ways to flourish.
(03) 7500 5299 View (03) 7500 5299
Positive Psychology Centre
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Oakleigh, VIC 3166
(03) 8771 4396 View (03) 8771 4396
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Felicity Broadbent
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
My special interests include Autism, ADHD, anxiety, behavioural issues, and neurodiversity affirming parenting.
I am experienced in applying for NDIS funding and providing NDIS review reports. However, I only work with self-managed NDIS clients, as well as clients with Mental Health Care Plans (which means they can access Medicare rebates), and private clients. I offer telehealth appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays and face to face appointments on Wednesdays only.
My special interests include Autism, ADHD, anxiety, behavioural issues, and neurodiversity affirming parenting.
I am experienced in applying for NDIS funding and providing NDIS review reports. However, I only work with self-managed NDIS clients, as well as clients with Mental Health Care Plans (which means they can access Medicare rebates), and private clients. I offer telehealth appointments on Mondays and Tuesdays and face to face appointments on Wednesdays only.
(03) 7003 2139 View (03) 7003 2139