LGBTQ+ Affirming Psychologists and Therapists in Point Cook, VIC
You may find yourself caught in anxiety or patterns that keep repeating, no matter how much insight you already have. Perhaps this is tangled up with cross-cultural identity, or the pressure of holding it all together while feeling disconnected from yourself. You don’t just want relief — you want to understand where these patterns come from, with compassion and curiosity instead of judgement.
You may find yourself caught in anxiety or patterns that keep repeating, no matter how much insight you already have. Perhaps this is tangled up with cross-cultural identity, or the pressure of holding it all together while feeling disconnected from yourself. You don’t just want relief — you want to understand where these patterns come from, with compassion and curiosity instead of judgement.
Hi, I’m Patricia Martins, a Portuguese and Spanish speaking psychologist who helps immigrants find their place in Australia. I know how hard it can be to leave your home country and start a new life in a different culture. I’ve been there myself. That’s why I decided to dedicate my career to helping people like you, who are going through a similar journey. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress, anxiety, loneliness, or any other issue, I’m here to support you and help you thrive in your new environment.
Hi, I’m Patricia Martins, a Portuguese and Spanish speaking psychologist who helps immigrants find their place in Australia. I know how hard it can be to leave your home country and start a new life in a different culture. I’ve been there myself. That’s why I decided to dedicate my career to helping people like you, who are going through a similar journey. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress, anxiety, loneliness, or any other issue, I’m here to support you and help you thrive in your new environment.
I work with children and adults of all ages, to develop self-regulation techniques, process trauma, connect with the deeper, hidden parts of self, explore lifes challenges from different perspectives, and to create gentle shifts in ways of thinking, feeling and being.
We start individual or group arts therapy sessions, with a short guided meditation or self-regulation practices to settle into the space and bring your self into that present moment, as a way of creating space for our somatic, arts therapy session.
I work with children and adults of all ages, to develop self-regulation techniques, process trauma, connect with the deeper, hidden parts of self, explore lifes challenges from different perspectives, and to create gentle shifts in ways of thinking, feeling and being.
We start individual or group arts therapy sessions, with a short guided meditation or self-regulation practices to settle into the space and bring your self into that present moment, as a way of creating space for our somatic, arts therapy session.
Are you and your partner feeling more like housemates than companions, struggling to connect, stuck in the same painful cycles, or living with a quiet disconnection no one else can see? Perhaps intimacy feels out of reach, or you’ve moved through relationships searching for closeness but never quite finding safety. If you’re wondering whether the bond can be restored, don’t wait until distance grows deeper. Whether you’re working on your relationship or exploring recurring patterns on your own, I’m here to walk alongside you. Reaching out takes courage, and you deserve the support to create the love you long for.
Are you and your partner feeling more like housemates than companions, struggling to connect, stuck in the same painful cycles, or living with a quiet disconnection no one else can see? Perhaps intimacy feels out of reach, or you’ve moved through relationships searching for closeness but never quite finding safety. If you’re wondering whether the bond can be restored, don’t wait until distance grows deeper. Whether you’re working on your relationship or exploring recurring patterns on your own, I’m here to walk alongside you. Reaching out takes courage, and you deserve the support to create the love you long for.
I'm a Clinical / Educational and Developmental Psychologist who's passionate about working with you in an engaging, collaborative, and compassionate way. Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 12 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
I'm a Clinical / Educational and Developmental Psychologist who's passionate about working with you in an engaging, collaborative, and compassionate way. Using evidence-based practices, I support individuals (aged 12 years and above) for a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, burnout, stress, trauma, grief and loss, life transitions, and relationship issues - among other issues listed below.
He focuses on a holistic person centred approach and is - Neurodiverse friendly - Queer friendly - and overall, non judge-mental!
He works with issues including low or unstable moods; feelings of low self-worth, helplessness; sadness; lack of motivation; mental injury, or grief and loss. I am also experienced in managing social anxiety; generalized anxiety; health anxiety; perfectionistic thinking; chronic depression and panic attacks.
He focuses on a holistic person centred approach and is - Neurodiverse friendly - Queer friendly - and overall, non judge-mental!
He works with issues including low or unstable moods; feelings of low self-worth, helplessness; sadness; lack of motivation; mental injury, or grief and loss. I am also experienced in managing social anxiety; generalized anxiety; health anxiety; perfectionistic thinking; chronic depression and panic attacks.
Nick Koyang is a dedicated and experienced counsellor providing support to adults of all ages in Melbourne. With years of professional expertise across diverse sectors—acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice—Nick offers personalised counselling for individuals and couples. He is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking clarity and growth, Nick provides a safe and supportive space to navigate life's complexities.
Nick Koyang is a dedicated and experienced counsellor providing support to adults of all ages in Melbourne. With years of professional expertise across diverse sectors—acute mental health, aged care, education, and private practice—Nick offers personalised counselling for individuals and couples. He is an Accredited Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). Whether you are facing personal challenges, relationship difficulties, or simply seeking clarity and growth, Nick provides a safe and supportive space to navigate life's complexities.
Need help and support? Together we can relax, reflect and collaborate to achieve your goals. My counselling, leadership and early years qualifications, 30+ years of experience working with families and children, as a mother with 3 (now mature) children, living and working in a richly diverse community, across multiple countries all helps. I am experienced with customers, families and children with complex needs, anxiety, grief and here to listen, support and take time to help you as an individual become that confident expert in your own life.
Need help and support? Together we can relax, reflect and collaborate to achieve your goals. My counselling, leadership and early years qualifications, 30+ years of experience working with families and children, as a mother with 3 (now mature) children, living and working in a richly diverse community, across multiple countries all helps. I am experienced with customers, families and children with complex needs, anxiety, grief and here to listen, support and take time to help you as an individual become that confident expert in your own life.
My ideal clients are women in the middle years juggling teenagers, ageing parents, and careers, often burnt out and unsure where they went in it all; men learning to understand and regulate their emotions; and parents navigating the challenges of teenagers and tweens. What brings them to me is disconnection — from themselves, their feelings, or the people they love. I help them move forward by rebuilding connection, with self and others, through warm, practical psychology: real tools for emotional regulation, communication, and boundaries, so they can show up fully without losing themselves.
My ideal clients are women in the middle years juggling teenagers, ageing parents, and careers, often burnt out and unsure where they went in it all; men learning to understand and regulate their emotions; and parents navigating the challenges of teenagers and tweens. What brings them to me is disconnection — from themselves, their feelings, or the people they love. I help them move forward by rebuilding connection, with self and others, through warm, practical psychology: real tools for emotional regulation, communication, and boundaries, so they can show up fully without losing themselves.
I am kind, experienced, practical, and a good listener. I work with adults as individuals or in couples. Most of my clients are struggling either with their emotions, with something that has happened, or with other people in their life. My goal is to give you a calm, safe space where hopefully you will walk out a little lighter, with more clarity and a plan and strategies if you need them. I am a licensed counsellor and therapist. If you have a Mental Health Plan from your GP you will need a psychologist and there will be an approx $120+ gap fee payable. I am happy to work with you privately if you choose not to use your MHP.
I am kind, experienced, practical, and a good listener. I work with adults as individuals or in couples. Most of my clients are struggling either with their emotions, with something that has happened, or with other people in their life. My goal is to give you a calm, safe space where hopefully you will walk out a little lighter, with more clarity and a plan and strategies if you need them. I am a licensed counsellor and therapist. If you have a Mental Health Plan from your GP you will need a psychologist and there will be an approx $120+ gap fee payable. I am happy to work with you privately if you choose not to use your MHP.
Green Tides Psychology recognizes that mental well-being is essential for personal and professional success. Whether you're seeking therapy to address specific concerns, aiming for personal development, or striving for peak performance, we're here to guide you on your journey.
Green Tides Psychology recognizes that mental well-being is essential for personal and professional success. Whether you're seeking therapy to address specific concerns, aiming for personal development, or striving for peak performance, we're here to guide you on your journey.
Please note: my books are currently closed. Accepting waitlist referrals.
Hi, I'm Ebony. I’m a Psychologist who employs a warm and genuine approach in my person-centered practice. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, empowering, and non-judgmental environment that allows my clients to explore the challenges they face in their lives. I’m committed to helping them develop self-awareness, understand the complexities of their difficulties, and appreciate their unique strengths and resources.
My goal is to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on these strengths and guiding clients toward living a full and meaningful life.
Please note: my books are currently closed. Accepting waitlist referrals.
Hi, I'm Ebony. I’m a Psychologist who employs a warm and genuine approach in my person-centered practice. I’m dedicated to creating a safe, empowering, and non-judgmental environment that allows my clients to explore the challenges they face in their lives. I’m committed to helping them develop self-awareness, understand the complexities of their difficulties, and appreciate their unique strengths and resources.
My goal is to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on these strengths and guiding clients toward living a full and meaningful life.
Anna is a registered psychologist and is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents to improve their happiness and wellbeing. Anna has experience working with parents and has facilitated early parenting and attachment-based group programs including Circle of Security and Keeping Your Child in Mind. Anna is committed to building strong, respectful, and collaborative working relationships with her clients. She believes in taking a gentle, person-centred approach so that each client feels heard and understood. Anna supports clients in developing their own insight, self-understanding, and self-compassion.
Anna is a registered psychologist and is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents to improve their happiness and wellbeing. Anna has experience working with parents and has facilitated early parenting and attachment-based group programs including Circle of Security and Keeping Your Child in Mind. Anna is committed to building strong, respectful, and collaborative working relationships with her clients. She believes in taking a gentle, person-centred approach so that each client feels heard and understood. Anna supports clients in developing their own insight, self-understanding, and self-compassion.
I'm a Registered Counsellor based in Melbourne, providing compassionate, evidence-based counselling to individuals and couples across Australia. I help clients gain clarity, build emotional resilience, and create lasting growth through practical tools and actionable strategies.
With certifications and training in Cognitive Principle Therapy (CPT), The Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Clinical Trauma, and Addictions-Informed Mental Health, My work is grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and realign with their true self, given the right space, guidance, and support.
My Specialities Include:
I'm a Registered Counsellor based in Melbourne, providing compassionate, evidence-based counselling to individuals and couples across Australia. I help clients gain clarity, build emotional resilience, and create lasting growth through practical tools and actionable strategies.
With certifications and training in Cognitive Principle Therapy (CPT), The Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Clinical Trauma, and Addictions-Informed Mental Health, My work is grounded in the belief that every person has the capacity to heal, grow, and realign with their true self, given the right space, guidance, and support.
My Specialities Include:
Relationship Counselling - appointments available Australia wide. Do you want to create healthier communication, intimacy & closeness with your partner? Perhaps you’re grieving the loss of a once happy relationship & wondering how to get 'back on track', especially after having children. My specialised training in relationship counselling combined with personal experience has helped many couples find connection & love again. I offer a deeply caring, calm & empathic space. It's challenging making that first step, but relationship distress is very common & you are not alone. I so look forward to hearing from you, even just for a chat.
Relationship Counselling - appointments available Australia wide. Do you want to create healthier communication, intimacy & closeness with your partner? Perhaps you’re grieving the loss of a once happy relationship & wondering how to get 'back on track', especially after having children. My specialised training in relationship counselling combined with personal experience has helped many couples find connection & love again. I offer a deeply caring, calm & empathic space. It's challenging making that first step, but relationship distress is very common & you are not alone. I so look forward to hearing from you, even just for a chat.
I am a registered Psychologist and a Board-Approved Supervisor working in community health and private practice. I offer a range of psychological services to individuals who are seeking support and assistance with various mental health concerns. I have experience working with diverse presentations and populations. I have a short waitlist for Psychology appointments for children, adolescents, and adults. The psychological services I offer include mental health, diagnostic, and cognitive assessments, general counselling and intervention, and psychological reports and letters.
I am a registered Psychologist and a Board-Approved Supervisor working in community health and private practice. I offer a range of psychological services to individuals who are seeking support and assistance with various mental health concerns. I have experience working with diverse presentations and populations. I have a short waitlist for Psychology appointments for children, adolescents, and adults. The psychological services I offer include mental health, diagnostic, and cognitive assessments, general counselling and intervention, and psychological reports and letters.
Fiona is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, working with those 15 years and over. She works with most presentations and issues, (depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, trauma, TAC and road accidents). She primarily uses schema therapy and draws on CBT, ACT, DBT interventions; using a strengths based approach. She enjoys supporting the LGBTIQA+ community and is neuro-affirming due to her working with autistic and ADHD presentations. She works a lot with Medicare, TAC and DVA ad is a Board Approved Supervisor.
Fiona is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, working with those 15 years and over. She works with most presentations and issues, (depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, trauma, TAC and road accidents). She primarily uses schema therapy and draws on CBT, ACT, DBT interventions; using a strengths based approach. She enjoys supporting the LGBTIQA+ community and is neuro-affirming due to her working with autistic and ADHD presentations. She works a lot with Medicare, TAC and DVA ad is a Board Approved Supervisor.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s transitions or disconnected from your sense of self and at this time many are looking for understanding, practical coping strategies, and greater clarity during times of change or overwhelm. Having lived across India, the US, and Malaysia before moving to Melbourne, I bring a deeply lived multicultural perspective to our work. I understand the complexities of identity and belonging firsthand. My approach of therapy focuses on strengthening emotional regulation, self-understanding, and resilience within a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive space.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s transitions or disconnected from your sense of self and at this time many are looking for understanding, practical coping strategies, and greater clarity during times of change or overwhelm. Having lived across India, the US, and Malaysia before moving to Melbourne, I bring a deeply lived multicultural perspective to our work. I understand the complexities of identity and belonging firsthand. My approach of therapy focuses on strengthening emotional regulation, self-understanding, and resilience within a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive space.
Rohita Atri is a registered psychologist with over 16 years’ experience. Her key interests lie in supporting clients in emotional management, anxiety, stress and depression. Due to working and living in a number of countries, Rohita appreciates the impact of culture in families and can support cross cultural clients navigate through difficulties in adjusting in school or the workplace. Rohita is very experienced in dealing with workplace challenges and also experienced in supporting clients through stress, anxiety and depression.
Rohita Atri is a registered psychologist with over 16 years’ experience. Her key interests lie in supporting clients in emotional management, anxiety, stress and depression. Due to working and living in a number of countries, Rohita appreciates the impact of culture in families and can support cross cultural clients navigate through difficulties in adjusting in school or the workplace. Rohita is very experienced in dealing with workplace challenges and also experienced in supporting clients through stress, anxiety and depression.
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There is nothing that unites us more than the human experience, yet the stigma around mental health still impacts us. I see the common threads that connect us every day, even when we think we’re alone. We are relational beings, and shame dies when stories are told in safe spaces. If 1:1 therapy scares you or feels too traditional and formal, I completely understand. I love working with people, and know it’s a privilege to hear stories of all kinds and be with people in their vulnerability. I’m committed to showing up in the present moment with you, and figuring it out together. Real life, done with a real person alongside you.
There is nothing that unites us more than the human experience, yet the stigma around mental health still impacts us. I see the common threads that connect us every day, even when we think we’re alone. We are relational beings, and shame dies when stories are told in safe spaces. If 1:1 therapy scares you or feels too traditional and formal, I completely understand. I love working with people, and know it’s a privilege to hear stories of all kinds and be with people in their vulnerability. I’m committed to showing up in the present moment with you, and figuring it out together. Real life, done with a real person alongside you.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.