Counselling in Prahran, VIC

I am a Clincial Psychologist who is APHRA registered and an Australian Psychological Society Member (MAPS). I have over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, young adults and families. I have completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Masters in Sport & Exercise Psychology with Commendation and Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Psychology. I have substantial experience of working with a range of client groups across the lifespan in a variety of settings.

Suffering is a part of life. We all suffer at some point in our lives. This does not mean we are unwell, it may in fact mean you are healthy and the response you are having is rational, logical and even predictable given your experience. In others words you are reacting normally to an abnormal situation. Here at PsychologyCare, we do not medicalise your misery but rather we are here to understand you and help you. If you are in suffering then you are a client we see.

Currently accepting new clients - Australia wide. Connection, collaboration, empathy and open-mindedness are values that lay the foundation for my work. I am passionate about cultivating a safe, non-judgemental and supportive space for my clients to freely express, explore, and process their experiences. I tailor sessions specifically to my clients needs & draw upon several modalities and theories, including - EMDR, internal family systems, somatic psychotherapy, mindfulness, Hakoumi, ACT, and positive psychology.

I work with a diverse array of adult and adolescent clients, including high performers in the creative industries, sports and workplace leadership, as well as those experiencing challenges such as burnout, life transitions, anxiety, panic attacks, and ASD.

I work with people who have experienced significant life-stressors and trauma, and related symptoms of depression and anxiety. My approach is to sit alongside you as you explore how these stressful life events have impacted you, your relationships with others, and your opportunities. My first priority is to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with you, grounded in respect and authenticity, to enable you to feel safe in the process. My goal is to guide and support you as you process what has happened to you and how you can move towards a future of good mental health and wellbeing.

You may have come to this site because you feel stuck – because you are not moving in the direction you most want to. You may feel aspects of your life could be better, or you may be dealing with problems that feel overwhelming. These feelings may be related to your work, relationships or health, or they may be about your attitudes and feelings toward yourself. You may not know what is wrong or why you feel the way you do. Whatever the issue, I hope I am able to help.

Growing up in Ballarat instilled in me strong values of respect, openness, empathy, and curiosity, which have guided me throughout my personal and professional life, including in my work as a therapist. My style of therapy honours these values, which helps my clients feel comfortable in their unique therapeutic journeys. I achieve this through my warm and friendly demeanour that makes my clients feel safe, heard, welcomed and respected. I prioritise building a strong rapport with my clients and strive to establish a trusting relationship that fosters open communication and vulnerability.

Rocco is a registered psychologist with experience and training working with adults, adolescents, and children. He is sensitive to the issues young people face today, and how these issues uniquely present within heterosexual and LGBTQIA+ communities. Issues of identity, belonging, low self-worth, people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, periods of depression; essentially, complex histories and how they impact the relationship to oneself and others. These problems can be the underlying cause of a lack of felt purpose or meaning in one’s life. Rocco’s goal is to help people befriend themselves & reconnect with that sense of purpose

Therapy can be a challenging process, and it’s understandable why some people may have mixed feelings about it. In my experience, when clients seek therapy, it’s often from an innate desire to address an obstacle that they’re facing. As a therapist, I aim to help clients identify and overcome these obstacles using evidence-based techniques and ethical practices to facilitate growth and self-actualisation.

George is a qualified psychotherapist, coach, clinical counsellor, relationship therapist, educator, speech therapist, voice production and training consultant. George has worked with children, teenagers and adults to help them with communication, speech, voice production and dramatic expression for presentation, (certain clients include news-presenters, actors, reporters and radio announcers). Working with individuals, couples & adolescents, George has developed a specialisation for relationship/couples counselling, family therapy as well as Men’s Health (for men, their partners and families).

I work with adolescents and young adults who are dealing with various challenges, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma, relationship struggles, anger management, sleep hygiene, and suicide prevention. Learning to regulate emotions effectively becomes crucial in order to cope with stressors and setbacks. Together, we can explore the underlying causes of anxiety, depression, and other difficulties, working towards improved self-esteem, healthier coping mechanisms, and the development of resilience.

Arriving at a point in your life where you identify the need for help is the first step to gaining control and directing your future. I implement effective psychotherapy methods to instill self-understanding and encourage new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Whether you suffer from a mental health diagnosis or experience general feelings of sadness, fear, or pain, we can work together to bring life-changing results.

Jayson has 17 years of experience working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and groups within a range of settings (drug and alcohol, forensic, the LGBTQIA+ community, mental health, sexual health, and private practice settings).

I see people with a variety of concerns, including: anxiety, depression, anger and other emotional management issues, relationship/family issues, loss, grief and trauma, challenges relating to being neurodiverse (ASD, ADHD), sex, sexuality and gender related concerns, and eating disorders.

I am a compassionate, caring psychologist. I enjoy meeting new clients and lending a hand to their healing. There is no bad reason to come to therapy, no matter how big or small challenges feel. I work with teenagers and adults of all ages. I use feedback driven approaches to ensure we share an understanding of what has happened and what we might do next. I like to meet people with both similar and different life experiences to my own to learn about the human mind together. This can mean assessing and diagnosing mental illness to provide evidence based treatment but also unpacking what matters most to you in life.

From time-to-time we all have issues going on in our lives that feel overwhelming, confusing and too hard to deal with on our own. At the same time, for various reasons, it often feels as if there is no one there we feel safe enough with whom we can share our burdens. Whether it's a messy divorce, the death of a loved one, a traumatic experience, an existential crisis about the meaning of life, or a difficult decision that has to be made - it can be hard to figure out what to do or who to turn to for guidance.

I am a clinical psychology registrar with a compassionate and warm approach. I create a safe, supportive space in which clients can feel comfortable bringing their entire selves to session without judgment, and where they feel empowered to explore the full depths of their experiences. Therapy in my view is an opportunity for clients not only to reduce distress, but also to facilitate flourishing through deep examination of the self. I bring to the room diverse life experience, including working as a performer and working in finance. I am also currently conducting research on the relationship between free will beliefs and wellbeing.

Nicole is a registered psychologist who has worked with adults and children across private practice, community health, school and tertiary institution settings. Nicole has a passion for working with clients experiencing anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma, addictions, family violence, chronic pain and relationship issues. She utilises a number of treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and Humanistic interventions.

Michael gains great satisfaction from working with people who are looking to increase their self-awareness and find greater ease and meaning in their lives. Michael is very well researched in a both mainstream approaches and more holistic modalities and ways of being. Michael is training in Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) an attachment-based psychodynamic approach and undertaking the MDMA-assisted Therapist Training delivered by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) in collaboration with The Clinical Psychedelic Lab at Monash University.