Schema Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Parkville, VIC
I am a passionate and empathic Clinical Psychologist who enjoys facilitating positive change with my clients. I have experience in a vast array of clinical settings which include work within forensic, private practice, community and hospital settings. I am experienced in providing effective treatment for a range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I strongly believe in a person-centred and evidence-based approach.
I am a passionate and empathic Clinical Psychologist who enjoys facilitating positive change with my clients. I have experience in a vast array of clinical settings which include work within forensic, private practice, community and hospital settings. I am experienced in providing effective treatment for a range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I strongly believe in a person-centred and evidence-based approach.
Hello, my name is Sorcha (she/her). I am a psychologist and I help adults to navigate and manage complex feelings or behaviours, often as a result of unmet needs in childhood and/or trauma. I also address challenges with sense of self, identity and self-esteem.
Hello, my name is Sorcha (she/her). I am a psychologist and I help adults to navigate and manage complex feelings or behaviours, often as a result of unmet needs in childhood and/or trauma. I also address challenges with sense of self, identity and self-esteem.
People often come to psychotherapy as an alternative to mainstream psychological treatments, in the hope of finding deeper resolutions to long standing issues. Psychotherapy indeed offers a path to resolving underlying causes of mental health or relational issues, through longer term therapy. In my practice of psychotherapy, I offer a reflective relationship, where we use the body (somatic therapy) and our relationship (interpersonal therapy), as sources of insight and change. This process can not only relieve symptoms such as anxiety or depression but also provides fundamental insights into who you are and who you might want to be.
People often come to psychotherapy as an alternative to mainstream psychological treatments, in the hope of finding deeper resolutions to long standing issues. Psychotherapy indeed offers a path to resolving underlying causes of mental health or relational issues, through longer term therapy. In my practice of psychotherapy, I offer a reflective relationship, where we use the body (somatic therapy) and our relationship (interpersonal therapy), as sources of insight and change. This process can not only relieve symptoms such as anxiety or depression but also provides fundamental insights into who you are and who you might want to be.
With nearly 20 years of experience, she draws on evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, mindfulness and trauma-informed frameworks) to create meaningful, lasting change.
Central to Anna’s work is a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship. She believes that connection, trust, and genuine presence are key to positive change and growth.
With nearly 20 years of experience, she draws on evidence-based approaches (CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, mindfulness and trauma-informed frameworks) to create meaningful, lasting change.
Central to Anna’s work is a warm, collaborative therapeutic relationship. She believes that connection, trust, and genuine presence are key to positive change and growth.
Carl is an experienced clinical psychologist also trained in the area of human bioscience. Carl uses a holistic approach to comprehensively understand and address the many factors which can undermine mental health, and has particular interest in the mind-body connection and treatment of related disorders. Carl’s experience is broad and informed by work across the lifespan, including specialized work in the area of war and refugee trauma.
Carl is an experienced clinical psychologist also trained in the area of human bioscience. Carl uses a holistic approach to comprehensively understand and address the many factors which can undermine mental health, and has particular interest in the mind-body connection and treatment of related disorders. Carl’s experience is broad and informed by work across the lifespan, including specialized work in the area of war and refugee trauma.
I have a friendly, down-to-earth approach and work hard to develop a positive and trusting relationship where clients feel truly heard and supported. I have over a decade of experience supporting adults and adolescents through a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, perinatal mental health concerns, trauma, stress management, life adjustments, and parenting concerns. I have a special passion for perinatal mental health and supporting clients through the transformative journey of becoming parents.
I have a friendly, down-to-earth approach and work hard to develop a positive and trusting relationship where clients feel truly heard and supported. I have over a decade of experience supporting adults and adolescents through a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, perinatal mental health concerns, trauma, stress management, life adjustments, and parenting concerns. I have a special passion for perinatal mental health and supporting clients through the transformative journey of becoming parents.
My therapeutic approach utilises EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Attachment Theory, Trauma-informed Therapy and Poly Vagal Theory.
I'm an accredited Medicare registered therapist (AMHSW) with rebates available. I work with trauma, anxiety, mental health issues, grief and loss. I am highly experienced in the area of complex trauma and have a deep understanding of the ways this impacts everyday life and connections. Around trauma, I work both somatically and with talk therapy. I offer a safe and accepting space for members of the LGBTIQ+ community, providing support and understanding around issues such as coming out, gender identity, dysphoria and exploring sexual orientation. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to work in a person-centred holistic way.
My therapeutic approach utilises EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Attachment Theory, Trauma-informed Therapy and Poly Vagal Theory.
I'm an accredited Medicare registered therapist (AMHSW) with rebates available. I work with trauma, anxiety, mental health issues, grief and loss. I am highly experienced in the area of complex trauma and have a deep understanding of the ways this impacts everyday life and connections. Around trauma, I work both somatically and with talk therapy. I offer a safe and accepting space for members of the LGBTIQ+ community, providing support and understanding around issues such as coming out, gender identity, dysphoria and exploring sexual orientation. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to work in a person-centred holistic way.
My work uses attachment theory, schema therapy, CBT, parts-work, chairwork, mindfulness and science.
I want to hear your story and understand your needs. We can explore what suits you. Lived experience of mental health difficulties informs my commitment to this work. Your journey to be feel better is important to me. Many clients with a new ADHD diagnosis seek out my services to build skills (not just take pills), improve their management of ADHD, and more
My work uses attachment theory, schema therapy, CBT, parts-work, chairwork, mindfulness and science.
I want to hear your story and understand your needs. We can explore what suits you. Lived experience of mental health difficulties informs my commitment to this work. Your journey to be feel better is important to me. Many clients with a new ADHD diagnosis seek out my services to build skills (not just take pills), improve their management of ADHD, and more
Hi, I’m Austin, I have a special interest in ADHD, chronic pain, and burnout. I recognise that it takes real strength to seek support and I will always aim to create a safe, supportive, and empowering space as we work together towards your goals. Through my lived experiences, I've learnt to really appreciate that we're all human at the end of the day and I strongly believe that everybody deserves to be heard, feel safe to pursue what is right for them, and to know that they are not alone. I'll always work with you and be in your corner with empathy, respect, and understanding.
Hi, I’m Austin, I have a special interest in ADHD, chronic pain, and burnout. I recognise that it takes real strength to seek support and I will always aim to create a safe, supportive, and empowering space as we work together towards your goals. Through my lived experiences, I've learnt to really appreciate that we're all human at the end of the day and I strongly believe that everybody deserves to be heard, feel safe to pursue what is right for them, and to know that they are not alone. I'll always work with you and be in your corner with empathy, respect, and understanding.
Some of these include, psycho-education, cognitive behavioural therapy, emotion-focused therapy, schema therapy and motivational interviewing.
May/June 2026 Availability for Couples and individuals.
Sex Therapy, Mental Health Counselling and Relationship Therapy. I take guidance from clients on where they're at and what they might need, taking it at your own pace. I am sex worker friendly, Lgbtiqa+sb inclusive, kink and poly aware and gender affirming. My areas of interest are working in topics of sex and relationships, including sexual pain and anxiety. I am experienced with working with trauma and have worked with survivors of family violence and a variety of marginalised and diverse communities including different cultural backgrounds.
Some of these include, psycho-education, cognitive behavioural therapy, emotion-focused therapy, schema therapy and motivational interviewing.
May/June 2026 Availability for Couples and individuals.
Sex Therapy, Mental Health Counselling and Relationship Therapy. I take guidance from clients on where they're at and what they might need, taking it at your own pace. I am sex worker friendly, Lgbtiqa+sb inclusive, kink and poly aware and gender affirming. My areas of interest are working in topics of sex and relationships, including sexual pain and anxiety. I am experienced with working with trauma and have worked with survivors of family violence and a variety of marginalised and diverse communities including different cultural backgrounds.
NB: The wait list is 2 months, late times are booked out (5pm+). Hi, I'm Darian! I bring a warm, genuine, and empathetic approach to therapy. It's important to me to take time to develop a trusting and supportive therapeutic dynamic. I place an emphasis on working collaboratively and will work with you to help you achieve your desired goals, develop personal insights, and provide strategies and support to help you manage your mental health issues. I am LGBTIQA+ inclusive, neurodiversity affirming, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. My website is moodpsychology dot com dot au
NB: The wait list is 2 months, late times are booked out (5pm+). Hi, I'm Darian! I bring a warm, genuine, and empathetic approach to therapy. It's important to me to take time to develop a trusting and supportive therapeutic dynamic. I place an emphasis on working collaboratively and will work with you to help you achieve your desired goals, develop personal insights, and provide strategies and support to help you manage your mental health issues. I am LGBTIQA+ inclusive, neurodiversity affirming, culturally sensitive, and trauma informed. My website is moodpsychology dot com dot au
She uses evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Schema Therapy.
Ashlee offers individual therapy for teens and young adults aged 13 - 30 years. She also offers neuroaffirming autism, ADHD and cognitive assessments for children, teens and adults. She is clinical psychologist who has experience in hospital and public mental health systems, providing specialist support for young people experiencing severe and/or complex mental health concerns. She also has experience in leading a team of clinicians.
She uses evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Schema Therapy.
Ashlee offers individual therapy for teens and young adults aged 13 - 30 years. She also offers neuroaffirming autism, ADHD and cognitive assessments for children, teens and adults. She is clinical psychologist who has experience in hospital and public mental health systems, providing specialist support for young people experiencing severe and/or complex mental health concerns. She also has experience in leading a team of clinicians.
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults and families seeking thoughtful, compassionate psychological support. Many come to DKM feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or wanting clarity around mental health, neurodivergence, learning, behaviour or emotional wellbeing. Our team helps by taking time to understand the whole person, offering neuroaffirming, trauma-informed therapy and assessment, and providing practical recommendations that support meaningful next steps at home, school, work and in relationships.
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults and families seeking thoughtful, compassionate psychological support. Many come to DKM feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or wanting clarity around mental health, neurodivergence, learning, behaviour or emotional wellbeing. Our team helps by taking time to understand the whole person, offering neuroaffirming, trauma-informed therapy and assessment, and providing practical recommendations that support meaningful next steps at home, school, work and in relationships.
I draw on EMDR, CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and somatic approaches.
I am a registered psychologist with experience in both therapeutic and corporate psychology. I provide empathetic, warm and holistic support to clients who are navigating life challenges, such as anxiety, low mood, managing chronic health conditions or pain, relationship problems, low self-esteem or self-worth, or managing transitions. Clients I work with often find themselves overwhelmed and uncertain about the next steps. I collaborate with them to re-establish a connection with themselves, identify their desires and needs, and together, we chart a course towards achieving those goals, and take it step by step.
I draw on EMDR, CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and somatic approaches.
I am a registered psychologist with experience in both therapeutic and corporate psychology. I provide empathetic, warm and holistic support to clients who are navigating life challenges, such as anxiety, low mood, managing chronic health conditions or pain, relationship problems, low self-esteem or self-worth, or managing transitions. Clients I work with often find themselves overwhelmed and uncertain about the next steps. I collaborate with them to re-establish a connection with themselves, identify their desires and needs, and together, we chart a course towards achieving those goals, and take it step by step.
I specialise in trauma-focused therapy and integrate a range of modalities to meet my clients’ needs, including EMDR, IFS, schema therapy, psychodynamic therapy, ACT and CBT.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist working in Williamstown and Melbourne CBD (Flagstaff Gardens).
I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing the effects of traumatic or stressful life events (current or historical) and hope to better understand their inner world, develop tools for regulating their emotions, and feel more confident in navigating life's challenges. I am committed to providing gender and neurodivergent affirming care and creating a safe space for those who wish to explore their identities, cultivate self-compassion and feel empowered to live life as their most authentic selves.
I specialise in trauma-focused therapy and integrate a range of modalities to meet my clients’ needs, including EMDR, IFS, schema therapy, psychodynamic therapy, ACT and CBT.
I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist working in Williamstown and Melbourne CBD (Flagstaff Gardens).
I am passionate about working with individuals who are experiencing the effects of traumatic or stressful life events (current or historical) and hope to better understand their inner world, develop tools for regulating their emotions, and feel more confident in navigating life's challenges. I am committed to providing gender and neurodivergent affirming care and creating a safe space for those who wish to explore their identities, cultivate self-compassion and feel empowered to live life as their most authentic selves.
My work is tailored to each individual and draws primarily on Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and CBT.
Hello, I'm a Clinical Psychologist who believes meaningful change begins with understanding. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, I work collaboratively with clients to understand the patterns shaping their emotional wellbeing, and together we develop practical, evidence-based strategies for lasting change. Having migrated to Australia as an adult and changed careers before becoming a psychologist, I bring a breadth of life experience and an appreciation of life's transitions, identity and change. I feel privileged to support people in rebuilding hope and creating a meaningful life.
My work is tailored to each individual and draws primarily on Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and CBT.
Hello, I'm a Clinical Psychologist who believes meaningful change begins with understanding. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, I work collaboratively with clients to understand the patterns shaping their emotional wellbeing, and together we develop practical, evidence-based strategies for lasting change. Having migrated to Australia as an adult and changed careers before becoming a psychologist, I bring a breadth of life experience and an appreciation of life's transitions, identity and change. I feel privileged to support people in rebuilding hope and creating a meaningful life.
Whether you're navigating burnout, the impact of physical health challenges, or just going through a difficult time, you don’t have to push through or struggle alone. I have experienced burnout first hand, and I understand how overwhelming it can be when it starts affecting your health and your ability to do daily tasks. This has made me passionate about sharing with people how psychology can help us to recover and heal on a mind and body level. You're not weak, crazy, or not trying hard enough... you've just not been shown any other way to do things.
Whether you're navigating burnout, the impact of physical health challenges, or just going through a difficult time, you don’t have to push through or struggle alone. I have experienced burnout first hand, and I understand how overwhelming it can be when it starts affecting your health and your ability to do daily tasks. This has made me passionate about sharing with people how psychology can help us to recover and heal on a mind and body level. You're not weak, crazy, or not trying hard enough... you've just not been shown any other way to do things.
Psychotherapy approaches I use to work with clients includes EMDR therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Parts work and Transformational Chair work.
My personal belief is that despite our histories and circumstances we strive for fulfilment, purpose and growth.
I seek to help people resolve their inner conflicts, break through internal disconnects, process grief and trauma and build better relationships with parts of self and with others.
The goal of most therapy is to allow for healing, strengthening the "kind and wise Inner Leader" that lives within us and to live with greater freedom and self direction.
Psychotherapy approaches I use to work with clients includes EMDR therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Parts work and Transformational Chair work.
My personal belief is that despite our histories and circumstances we strive for fulfilment, purpose and growth.
I seek to help people resolve their inner conflicts, break through internal disconnects, process grief and trauma and build better relationships with parts of self and with others.
The goal of most therapy is to allow for healing, strengthening the "kind and wise Inner Leader" that lives within us and to live with greater freedom and self direction.
Sky uses a holistic and individualised approach with each client that aims to explore and incorporate aspects of physical, spiritual, emotional, social and mental wellbeing into a whole picture of the individual in a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and accepted as you move through your therapy journey. Sky has experience working across the lifespan with individuals aged 17 and above, with different cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations/identifications and presentations such as depression, anxiety, stress, general wellbeing, ADHD support, relationship problems, anger, self-esteem and practical problem solving
Sky uses a holistic and individualised approach with each client that aims to explore and incorporate aspects of physical, spiritual, emotional, social and mental wellbeing into a whole picture of the individual in a safe, non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and accepted as you move through your therapy journey. Sky has experience working across the lifespan with individuals aged 17 and above, with different cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations/identifications and presentations such as depression, anxiety, stress, general wellbeing, ADHD support, relationship problems, anger, self-esteem and practical problem solving
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has worked in public and private mental health settings since 2008. I understand the many problems that can arise as a result of trauma, childhood abuse, stressful life circumstances and transitions, having worked with people who have experienced childhood and adult trauma, abuse and neglect. I have worked extensively with victims of sexual abuse and assault. I am experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression and mood disorders, panic and anxiety, OCD, anger issues, emotion regulation difficulties, grief and loss, relationship problems, post-traumatic stress, personality disorders.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has worked in public and private mental health settings since 2008. I understand the many problems that can arise as a result of trauma, childhood abuse, stressful life circumstances and transitions, having worked with people who have experienced childhood and adult trauma, abuse and neglect. I have worked extensively with victims of sexual abuse and assault. I am experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression and mood disorders, panic and anxiety, OCD, anger issues, emotion regulation difficulties, grief and loss, relationship problems, post-traumatic stress, personality disorders.
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Schema Therapy
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognising and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.