Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Psychologists and Therapists in Ormond, VIC
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about your next steps in life? You might be facing challenges like stress, anxiety, trauma, or complex family dynamics, such as domestic violence or co-parenting after divorce. Maybe you need support for your child’s emotional or developmental needs. Perhaps you’re looking to build confidence, strengthen relationships, or navigate significant life transitions. You want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to take control of your life. Your goal is to gain clarity, develop strategies, and find balance and independence.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure about your next steps in life? You might be facing challenges like stress, anxiety, trauma, or complex family dynamics, such as domestic violence or co-parenting after divorce. Maybe you need support for your child’s emotional or developmental needs. Perhaps you’re looking to build confidence, strengthen relationships, or navigate significant life transitions. You want to feel understood, supported, and empowered to take control of your life. Your goal is to gain clarity, develop strategies, and find balance and independence.
I offer personalised, trauma-informed therapy focused on healing from trauma and attachment difficulties, through CBT, mindfulness, EMDR, IFS and parts-work, and somatic psychotherapy.
Healing doesn’t have to be hard - or done alone.
At Embrace Trauma Therapy, I believe therapy is not about fixing you, but about getting to know yourself more fully and discovering new ways of coping. My approach honours your life experiences and the ways your mind and body have adapted to survive.
I work collaboratively, with you at the centre of the process as the expert in your own experience. I aim to walk alongside you as a supportive guide, offering care, knowledge, and strategies for grounding and nervous system regulation along the way.
I offer personalised, trauma-informed therapy focused on healing from trauma and attachment difficulties, through CBT, mindfulness, EMDR, IFS and parts-work, and somatic psychotherapy.
Healing doesn’t have to be hard - or done alone.
At Embrace Trauma Therapy, I believe therapy is not about fixing you, but about getting to know yourself more fully and discovering new ways of coping. My approach honours your life experiences and the ways your mind and body have adapted to survive.
I work collaboratively, with you at the centre of the process as the expert in your own experience. I aim to walk alongside you as a supportive guide, offering care, knowledge, and strategies for grounding and nervous system regulation along the way.
Litsa provides counselling to individuals and couples.
Litsa can provide support for anxiety, depression, stress, burnout and chronic illness counselling (including carer support). Litsa uses the Gottman Method in Couples Therapy. This is a structured and effective method which is easy for couples to understand and apply in their everyday lives.
Litsa brings insight and maturity to her counselling practice.
Litsa provides counselling to individuals and couples.
Litsa can provide support for anxiety, depression, stress, burnout and chronic illness counselling (including carer support). Litsa uses the Gottman Method in Couples Therapy. This is a structured and effective method which is easy for couples to understand and apply in their everyday lives.
Litsa brings insight and maturity to her counselling practice.
Currently accepting new clients. I pride myself on developing a supportive, collaborative and compassionate relationship with my clients, focusing on delivering psychological treatments based on current evidence. I work with individuals aged 17 and above across a range of issues. I am particularly interested in anxiety and related disorders in men and the intersection of mental health and menopause in women. I also provide psychotherapy and coaching for the management of ADHD in adults.
Currently accepting new clients. I pride myself on developing a supportive, collaborative and compassionate relationship with my clients, focusing on delivering psychological treatments based on current evidence. I work with individuals aged 17 and above across a range of issues. I am particularly interested in anxiety and related disorders in men and the intersection of mental health and menopause in women. I also provide psychotherapy and coaching for the management of ADHD in adults.
I am the Principal Psychologist at Behavioural Edge Psychology. I have deep expertise in helping individuals be their best. I provide holistic care that builds insight into personal strengths while enhancing interpersonal relationships in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Areas of expertise: high-functioning stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, and burnout in adults; adult ADHD and autism assessments, with a focus on later-life diagnosis and masking in women; trauma and complex PTSD, including childhood, workplace, and relational harm; and workplace psychology, including fitness for work assessments and medicolegal reports.
I am the Principal Psychologist at Behavioural Edge Psychology. I have deep expertise in helping individuals be their best. I provide holistic care that builds insight into personal strengths while enhancing interpersonal relationships in a safe, nonjudgmental environment.
Areas of expertise: high-functioning stress, anxiety, depression, OCD, and burnout in adults; adult ADHD and autism assessments, with a focus on later-life diagnosis and masking in women; trauma and complex PTSD, including childhood, workplace, and relational harm; and workplace psychology, including fitness for work assessments and medicolegal reports.
You may be seeking support through individual therapy or by joining a small supportive group where you can feel safe, understood, and accepted. For some, this includes healing from trauma related to sexual violence, incest, or other forms of sexual, physical, or psychological abuse, which may still shape how safe the world and relationships feel. You may also be neurodivergent—living with ADHD, autism, OCD, or dyslexia—or navigating anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder and feeling misunderstood or exhausted from trying to meet expectations that do not align with who you truly are and needing a safe and confidential place.
You may be seeking support through individual therapy or by joining a small supportive group where you can feel safe, understood, and accepted. For some, this includes healing from trauma related to sexual violence, incest, or other forms of sexual, physical, or psychological abuse, which may still shape how safe the world and relationships feel. You may also be neurodivergent—living with ADHD, autism, OCD, or dyslexia—or navigating anxiety, depression, or bipolar disorder and feeling misunderstood or exhausted from trying to meet expectations that do not align with who you truly are and needing a safe and confidential place.
Bianca is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping adolescents and young adults navigate life's challenges. With extensive experience across diverse settings, Bianca has a special interest in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community as well as addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and OCD. Her warmth and enthusiasm shine through in every session, fostering a welcoming environment where clients feel empowered to explore and grow.
Bianca is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping adolescents and young adults navigate life's challenges. With extensive experience across diverse settings, Bianca has a special interest in supporting the LGBTQIA+ community as well as addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and OCD. Her warmth and enthusiasm shine through in every session, fostering a welcoming environment where clients feel empowered to explore and grow.
You might be feeling stuck,overwhelmed or not quite like yourself lately.Maybe you're caught in patterns of people-pleasing or avoiding past joys.Perhaps you're tired of anxious thoughts on repeat or replaying past hurts.You want to feel more confident,lighter,clearer, trust your instincts & feel more like yourself again,to actually enjoy life rather than just getting by.I'm a Clinical Psychologist/EMDR Therapist with 18+ years across public/private mental health settings.With my warm,grounded & practical approach,I use EMDR & other methods to help you reconnect with your strength,gain clarity & move forward with genuine confidence.
You might be feeling stuck,overwhelmed or not quite like yourself lately.Maybe you're caught in patterns of people-pleasing or avoiding past joys.Perhaps you're tired of anxious thoughts on repeat or replaying past hurts.You want to feel more confident,lighter,clearer, trust your instincts & feel more like yourself again,to actually enjoy life rather than just getting by.I'm a Clinical Psychologist/EMDR Therapist with 18+ years across public/private mental health settings.With my warm,grounded & practical approach,I use EMDR & other methods to help you reconnect with your strength,gain clarity & move forward with genuine confidence.
Welcome to Internal Sunshine, where we embrace a holistic approach to your well-being, valuing every facet of who you are – your mind, body, soul, and social connections. Here, we understand that your spiritual beliefs, values, and sense of purpose are integral parts of your journey. Our therapy is grounded in anti-racism, affirming principles, and deep respect for your experiences and resilience. We're also committed to a neuroaffirming practice in therapy, which means we recognize and celebrate the diverse ways individuals process and engage with the world.
Welcome to Internal Sunshine, where we embrace a holistic approach to your well-being, valuing every facet of who you are – your mind, body, soul, and social connections. Here, we understand that your spiritual beliefs, values, and sense of purpose are integral parts of your journey. Our therapy is grounded in anti-racism, affirming principles, and deep respect for your experiences and resilience. We're also committed to a neuroaffirming practice in therapy, which means we recognize and celebrate the diverse ways individuals process and engage with the world.
I use neuro-affirming CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Collaborative Problem Solving for youth.
My clinical focus, passion and expertise is with neurodivergent youth facing anxiety, social struggles, or identity challenges, often with autism, ADHD, or sensory differences. They feel misunderstood and seek a safe, non-judgmental space to build confidence and resilience. They want practical strategies to manage stress, improve communication and relationships, and achieve goals like school success, self-acceptance, employment and being better understood by those around them. Parents may seek guidance to support them. Their aim is to thrive authentically, feeling empowered in a world that doesn’t always align with their needs.
I use neuro-affirming CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Collaborative Problem Solving for youth.
My clinical focus, passion and expertise is with neurodivergent youth facing anxiety, social struggles, or identity challenges, often with autism, ADHD, or sensory differences. They feel misunderstood and seek a safe, non-judgmental space to build confidence and resilience. They want practical strategies to manage stress, improve communication and relationships, and achieve goals like school success, self-acceptance, employment and being better understood by those around them. Parents may seek guidance to support them. Their aim is to thrive authentically, feeling empowered in a world that doesn’t always align with their needs.
Find that talking about your struggles in therapy hasn’t led to the change you were hoping for—or that symptoms have persisted despite previous treatment and immense effort? You are not alone. I use evidence-based approaches that go beyond talking to address symptoms at their root, prioritising a strong therapeutic relationship and safety throughout the process. I work with people aged 18+ experiencing PTSD and complex-PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship difficulties and dissociation.
Find that talking about your struggles in therapy hasn’t led to the change you were hoping for—or that symptoms have persisted despite previous treatment and immense effort? You are not alone. I use evidence-based approaches that go beyond talking to address symptoms at their root, prioritising a strong therapeutic relationship and safety throughout the process. I work with people aged 18+ experiencing PTSD and complex-PTSD, chronic pain, anxiety, depression, panic, relationship difficulties and dissociation.
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I work with clients from all walks of life who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and lasting change. Psychological distress can present in many areas of life, such as anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy, identity, boundaries, play, work and vitality. Support and exploration of your individual experiences and the underlying meaning can provide insight and greater integration of the unconscious, providing relief from internal conflicts and previous maladaptive ways of functioning.
I work with clients from all walks of life who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and lasting change. Psychological distress can present in many areas of life, such as anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy, identity, boundaries, play, work and vitality. Support and exploration of your individual experiences and the underlying meaning can provide insight and greater integration of the unconscious, providing relief from internal conflicts and previous maladaptive ways of functioning.
I am a qualified Counsellor, specialised in Depression, Relationships, Career, Return to Work, Rehabilitation, and Vocational counselling. I have a Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation and mental health Counselling from Latrobe University. I am accredited by the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC). Many years experience working with individuals and families, offering support in challenges accompanied by mental health, unemployment, disability and domestic violence.
I am a qualified Counsellor, specialised in Depression, Relationships, Career, Return to Work, Rehabilitation, and Vocational counselling. I have a Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation and mental health Counselling from Latrobe University. I am accredited by the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors (ASORC). Many years experience working with individuals and families, offering support in challenges accompanied by mental health, unemployment, disability and domestic violence.
I then like to use a combination of EMDR and Flash Technique along with ACT, CBT and mindfulness to shift stuck memories and reduce distress while minimising overwhelm.
I work with adults seeking to cultivate inner safety, empowerment, and healing through curiosity and connection. I have a particular interest in supporting fellow healthcare and frontline workers, as well as those impacted by recent traumatic events.
By providing a warm, trauma-informed space (via telehealth), I help clients process high-stress experiences, restore balance, and reclaim personal power.
I then like to use a combination of EMDR and Flash Technique along with ACT, CBT and mindfulness to shift stuck memories and reduce distress while minimising overwhelm.
I work with adults seeking to cultivate inner safety, empowerment, and healing through curiosity and connection. I have a particular interest in supporting fellow healthcare and frontline workers, as well as those impacted by recent traumatic events.
By providing a warm, trauma-informed space (via telehealth), I help clients process high-stress experiences, restore balance, and reclaim personal power.
As a trauma therapist and multidisciplinary artist, I work at the intersection of relational healing, neuroscience, creativity, and cultural identity. My practice supports people navigating trauma, relationship patterns, and disconnection—from themselves, others and what gives them meaning in life; their values. I specialise in working with complex trauma, often rooted in experiences of intimate family violence, cultural rupture and developmental trauma. At the heart of my work is bringing emotion and memory together with the body, science, and creativity.
As a trauma therapist and multidisciplinary artist, I work at the intersection of relational healing, neuroscience, creativity, and cultural identity. My practice supports people navigating trauma, relationship patterns, and disconnection—from themselves, others and what gives them meaning in life; their values. I specialise in working with complex trauma, often rooted in experiences of intimate family violence, cultural rupture and developmental trauma. At the heart of my work is bringing emotion and memory together with the body, science, and creativity.
Mindfulness, curiosity and self compassion become the cornerstone of developing self awareness and self acceptance of all our parts fostering growth and healing.
I specialise in working with people who have experienced Trauma and Anxiety. Many of my clients have difficulty in managing emotions and personal relationships and may have been diagnosed with Complex Trauma, Dissociative disorders or BPD but people also come to see me for many other reasons as well. Some of the the other concerns that I see clients for on a regular basis include Depression, Anxiety, Relationship concerns and Grief and Loss. I've been around for a while and worked in a diverse range of areas including community mental health, Youth, suicide/self harm programs, sexual assault and LGBTQIA .
Mindfulness, curiosity and self compassion become the cornerstone of developing self awareness and self acceptance of all our parts fostering growth and healing.
I specialise in working with people who have experienced Trauma and Anxiety. Many of my clients have difficulty in managing emotions and personal relationships and may have been diagnosed with Complex Trauma, Dissociative disorders or BPD but people also come to see me for many other reasons as well. Some of the the other concerns that I see clients for on a regular basis include Depression, Anxiety, Relationship concerns and Grief and Loss. I've been around for a while and worked in a diverse range of areas including community mental health, Youth, suicide/self harm programs, sexual assault and LGBTQIA .
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
62yrs personal life experience, traditional training in psychology, psychotherapy and the latest psychological therapies include: Heart Math, Brief Contextual Modular, Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapies.
Thank you for checking in to read my intro. Beginning your healing journey starts here by taking this first step. I welcome you with a warm, friendly, open heart and a well experienced ear to listen, affirm, understand and to help you to process some of your deep personal, emotional and relationship concerns. Treating individuals above teens, couple's and families with my personal mentoring and coaching based psychology. I love all people, have lived for 62yrs, have various degrees and training in latest modalities to help you to be calm, integrate and to heal. Call or message me for a free chat about your needs, I welcome you:-)
62yrs personal life experience, traditional training in psychology, psychotherapy and the latest psychological therapies include: Heart Math, Brief Contextual Modular, Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapies.
Thank you for checking in to read my intro. Beginning your healing journey starts here by taking this first step. I welcome you with a warm, friendly, open heart and a well experienced ear to listen, affirm, understand and to help you to process some of your deep personal, emotional and relationship concerns. Treating individuals above teens, couple's and families with my personal mentoring and coaching based psychology. I love all people, have lived for 62yrs, have various degrees and training in latest modalities to help you to be calm, integrate and to heal. Call or message me for a free chat about your needs, I welcome you:-)
Anxiety, stress, persistent negative thoughts and feelings of not being enough, depression, wanting to enter into a relationship, wanting to change direction in your career, can all be areas we work through together. Through the therapeutic relationship, we work to understand and experience the blocks that prevent you from achieving goals. We also work together to recognize your unique qualities and gifts. Counselling and body psychotherapy compliment the overall experience of connecting mind and body. By becoming,"embodied ", life can be experienced more fully. All feelings can be tolerated and integrated in a grounded way
Anxiety, stress, persistent negative thoughts and feelings of not being enough, depression, wanting to enter into a relationship, wanting to change direction in your career, can all be areas we work through together. Through the therapeutic relationship, we work to understand and experience the blocks that prevent you from achieving goals. We also work together to recognize your unique qualities and gifts. Counselling and body psychotherapy compliment the overall experience of connecting mind and body. By becoming,"embodied ", life can be experienced more fully. All feelings can be tolerated and integrated in a grounded way
Additionally, the use mindfulness baded interventions help promote relaxation.
I have consulted with a wide range of presentations having worked in both public health and private practice. My experience includes but is not limited to trauma presentations, depression, narcissistic abuse or anxiety. I screen for the likelihood of Autism or ADHD in Adults, for further specialist referral. Consulting under various schemes such as Medicare, Workcover, TAC and NDIS, involves collaboration with other health care professionals ensuring gold standard multidisciplinary care.
Additionally, the use mindfulness baded interventions help promote relaxation.
I have consulted with a wide range of presentations having worked in both public health and private practice. My experience includes but is not limited to trauma presentations, depression, narcissistic abuse or anxiety. I screen for the likelihood of Autism or ADHD in Adults, for further specialist referral. Consulting under various schemes such as Medicare, Workcover, TAC and NDIS, involves collaboration with other health care professionals ensuring gold standard multidisciplinary care.
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Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Therapists
How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behaviour through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviours and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioural habits.