Available Counselling in Ripponlea, VIC

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Dr Tanja Takala
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist with current availability on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. 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 am a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR therapist with current availability on Tuesdays and Thursday mornings. 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.
(03) 7003 2457 View (03) 7003 2457
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Orly Miller
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I am a psychologist dedicated to supporting healing and holistic wellbeing. I help individuals and couples navigate mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, limerence, obsessive love, and parenting issues. My approach creates a safe, nurturing space to explore your concerns, address root causes, and build resilience. With a focus on the mind-body connection and evidence-based techniques, I empower you to cultivate self-awareness, overcome difficulties, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
I am a psychologist dedicated to supporting healing and holistic wellbeing. I help individuals and couples navigate mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, limerence, obsessive love, and parenting issues. My approach creates a safe, nurturing space to explore your concerns, address root causes, and build resilience. With a focus on the mind-body connection and evidence-based techniques, I empower you to cultivate self-awareness, overcome difficulties, and move toward a more fulfilling life.
(03) 7003 2040 View (03) 7003 2040

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Fiona Landford @ Courage Wisdom Change
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Courage Wisdom Change is a unique service offering support to individuals and families in regional and rural Australia. Through Courage Wisdom Change families are able to access individualised supports tailored to the clients specific needs. ​ Fiona has worked extensively with young people and adults from diverse backgrounds, including complex trauma, Autism/Neurodivergence, Intellectual disabilities and/or additional needs, and the complexities of Out of Home Care.
Courage Wisdom Change is a unique service offering support to individuals and families in regional and rural Australia. Through Courage Wisdom Change families are able to access individualised supports tailored to the clients specific needs. ​ Fiona has worked extensively with young people and adults from diverse backgrounds, including complex trauma, Autism/Neurodivergence, Intellectual disabilities and/or additional needs, and the complexities of Out of Home Care.
(02) 8609 3741 View (02) 8609 3741
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Nathan Smith
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Footscray, VIC 3011
I have a passion for working with young people to empower and support them with their challenges. I also work with people of all ages and gender identities. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, AOD, relationship issues, or any thing else I'd be happy to help. I also facilitate Dungeons and Dragons Group Therapy sessions for clients wanting to use play and roleplay therapy toward their healing. This is a great way to boost self-esteem and confidence, work through anxiety and depression, and process trauma.
I have a passion for working with young people to empower and support them with their challenges. I also work with people of all ages and gender identities. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, AOD, relationship issues, or any thing else I'd be happy to help. I also facilitate Dungeons and Dragons Group Therapy sessions for clients wanting to use play and roleplay therapy toward their healing. This is a great way to boost self-esteem and confidence, work through anxiety and depression, and process trauma.
(03) 8594 4097 View (03) 8594 4097
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Jamie Bishop
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Clifton Hill, VIC 3068
Jamie works with adolescents and young adults experiencing challenges across all areas of their lives. He brings the knowledge and expertise of over two decades as an educator and psychologist. Jamie's warm, genuine and empathic therapeutic style helps his clients increase their subjective understanding of life's challenges, while working collaboratively to support positive change and personal growth.
Jamie works with adolescents and young adults experiencing challenges across all areas of their lives. He brings the knowledge and expertise of over two decades as an educator and psychologist. Jamie's warm, genuine and empathic therapeutic style helps his clients increase their subjective understanding of life's challenges, while working collaboratively to support positive change and personal growth.
(03) 7003 2072 View (03) 7003 2072
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Bird Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
Perhaps you are having a hard time managing your closest relationships or embarking on a major life change (e.g. starting a family, retiring, grief and trauma). Or you have recently been medically diagnosed with a condition in a sea of health problems or stressors that you are struggling to manage. I am committed to integrating my expertise in working in the highly nuanced area between mental and physical health. My approaches are innovative, drawing on the science of movement, somatic work and evidence-based talk therapies with the ultimate purpose of growing your self-suffiency in overcoming adversity.
Perhaps you are having a hard time managing your closest relationships or embarking on a major life change (e.g. starting a family, retiring, grief and trauma). Or you have recently been medically diagnosed with a condition in a sea of health problems or stressors that you are struggling to manage. I am committed to integrating my expertise in working in the highly nuanced area between mental and physical health. My approaches are innovative, drawing on the science of movement, somatic work and evidence-based talk therapies with the ultimate purpose of growing your self-suffiency in overcoming adversity.
0405 939 886 View 0405 939 886
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Mike Carroll, MC Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I want to help you overcome the current challenges you are facing. You may be new to counselling and I want to make this a positive experience for you. I am a professional counsellor with lived experience of addiction and mental illness and I bring this knowledge to help you. Additionally, post pandemic, life is very different than it was four years ago and this maybe the reason you are seeking help. You may be unsure of why it is you are feeling the way you do and would like someone to talk to.
I want to help you overcome the current challenges you are facing. You may be new to counselling and I want to make this a positive experience for you. I am a professional counsellor with lived experience of addiction and mental illness and I bring this knowledge to help you. Additionally, post pandemic, life is very different than it was four years ago and this maybe the reason you are seeking help. You may be unsure of why it is you are feeling the way you do and would like someone to talk to.
(03) 6419 9437 View (03) 6419 9437
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Siew Hooke
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Brunswick East, VIC 3057
If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or stuck—questioning your path, your relationships, or your confidence—you’re not alone. You may sense there’s more to life but feel held back by pressure, doubt, or expectations. I see your strength and your potential. Together, we’ll explore what truly matters to you, build your self-belief, and clear the way for you to live with purpose, joy, and confidence. You deserve a life that feels right—for you.
If you’re feeling unsure, overwhelmed, or stuck—questioning your path, your relationships, or your confidence—you’re not alone. You may sense there’s more to life but feel held back by pressure, doubt, or expectations. I see your strength and your potential. Together, we’ll explore what truly matters to you, build your self-belief, and clear the way for you to live with purpose, joy, and confidence. You deserve a life that feels right—for you.
0488 009 412 View 0488 009 412
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Dr Claire Fowler
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
I use a warm, compassionate and collaborative approach in therpay. I work with clients to help them identify and address well-being goals and to help build a life that feels worth living. I can help with discovering and shifting thoughts, feelings and behaviours which are a result of diagnoses or previous expereinces in life, and are creating difficulties across different areas of life. I support clients who experience mood and anxiety difficulties, emotional dysregulation, difficulty relating to others, self-harm, suicide risk, trauma (PTSD) including abuse, borderline personality disorder and other personality disorders.
I use a warm, compassionate and collaborative approach in therpay. I work with clients to help them identify and address well-being goals and to help build a life that feels worth living. I can help with discovering and shifting thoughts, feelings and behaviours which are a result of diagnoses or previous expereinces in life, and are creating difficulties across different areas of life. I support clients who experience mood and anxiety difficulties, emotional dysregulation, difficulty relating to others, self-harm, suicide risk, trauma (PTSD) including abuse, borderline personality disorder and other personality disorders.
(03) 9131 8787 View (03) 9131 8787
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Terry Gaechter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I come to the therapeutic space with a deep curiosity about life and the people I meet there, their stories, their lives, their relationships with others and most importantly with themselves. I join with you and guide you to discover the more hidden parts of yourself that you haven’t yet explored or have only touched on. Perhaps there’s a difficult or recurring issue from your personal or professional life that you would like to address. It could be grief, loss, depression, anxiety, addiction, dissociation, historical or current trauma, life transition, identity or relationship issues, or even existential questions and concerns.
I come to the therapeutic space with a deep curiosity about life and the people I meet there, their stories, their lives, their relationships with others and most importantly with themselves. I join with you and guide you to discover the more hidden parts of yourself that you haven’t yet explored or have only touched on. Perhaps there’s a difficult or recurring issue from your personal or professional life that you would like to address. It could be grief, loss, depression, anxiety, addiction, dissociation, historical or current trauma, life transition, identity or relationship issues, or even existential questions and concerns.
(07) 4520 6046 View (07) 4520 6046
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Dorian De Nobrega
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Online Only
Welcome to Presence Psychotherapy, my name is Dorian. I’m a PACFA registered Counsellor with over 12 years’ experience in the health and welfare sector. I specialize in holistic practice, process-oriented psychotherapy and mental health, and offer sessions with children, young people and adults to support a variety of needs.
Welcome to Presence Psychotherapy, my name is Dorian. I’m a PACFA registered Counsellor with over 12 years’ experience in the health and welfare sector. I specialize in holistic practice, process-oriented psychotherapy and mental health, and offer sessions with children, young people and adults to support a variety of needs.
(08) 6219 3971 View (08) 6219 3971
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Erin Prater
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Lilydale, VIC 3140
As a lived experience practitioner, complex trauma professional, and Registered Counsellor, I accept clients with moderate support needs. Together we can explore, your lived experience, relationship stress, decision making challenges, or impacts to daily living, whilst developing skills that can help to regulated symptoms activated by anxiety and panic, depression, C/PTSD and PTSD. When supporting clients recovering from trauma and significant life events, I work from a PART's approach. All PART's are welcome.
As a lived experience practitioner, complex trauma professional, and Registered Counsellor, I accept clients with moderate support needs. Together we can explore, your lived experience, relationship stress, decision making challenges, or impacts to daily living, whilst developing skills that can help to regulated symptoms activated by anxiety and panic, depression, C/PTSD and PTSD. When supporting clients recovering from trauma and significant life events, I work from a PART's approach. All PART's are welcome.
(03) 8771 5669 View (03) 8771 5669
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NorthPsych Melbourne
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
West Melbourne, VIC 3003
I am passionate about helping clients turn emotional challenges into emotional growth. I believe that everyone has inner strengths to overcome challenges and has the potential to live a rich and meaningful life. I can offer immediate appointments for new clients.
I am passionate about helping clients turn emotional challenges into emotional growth. I believe that everyone has inner strengths to overcome challenges and has the potential to live a rich and meaningful life. I can offer immediate appointments for new clients.
1300 674 392 View 1300 674 392
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Rachel O'meara
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Caulfield North, VIC 3161
Rachel is a compassionate Psychologist dedicated to providing support to individuals across the lifespan, from children to adolescents and adults, who are navigating a variety of challenges. With experience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, family violence and physical disabilities, Rachel brings a comprehensive approach to her practice. She believes in the power of strengths-based intervention plans tailored to each person’s unique needs, fostering a sense of empowerment and agency.
Rachel is a compassionate Psychologist dedicated to providing support to individuals across the lifespan, from children to adolescents and adults, who are navigating a variety of challenges. With experience in Neurodevelopmental Disorders, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders, family violence and physical disabilities, Rachel brings a comprehensive approach to her practice. She believes in the power of strengths-based intervention plans tailored to each person’s unique needs, fostering a sense of empowerment and agency.
(03) 7003 2714 View (03) 7003 2714
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Wren Counselling
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
My wealth of lived experiences including gender transition inform my collaborative client centred counselling approach. Whilst presenting issues may include depression, anxiety, identity incongruence, dysphoria, trauma, interpersonal challenges, addiction, loneliness, and more, I seek to work with the underlying causes as I believe that through addressing the root causes of the presenting symptoms that psychological wellbeing can be achieved without judgement or further pathologisation.
My wealth of lived experiences including gender transition inform my collaborative client centred counselling approach. Whilst presenting issues may include depression, anxiety, identity incongruence, dysphoria, trauma, interpersonal challenges, addiction, loneliness, and more, I seek to work with the underlying causes as I believe that through addressing the root causes of the presenting symptoms that psychological wellbeing can be achieved without judgement or further pathologisation.
0434 080 166 View 0434 080 166
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Helen Su
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Since starting my career in psychology in 2009, I have enjoyed worked with adults of all ages. Some of the issues that have been brought to therapy include interpersonal issues, family conflict, career/workplace issues, academic/study problems, grief, struggles with mood, motivation, identity, values and life transition. My clients come from all walks of life: tradies and warehouse personnel, students, retirees, teachers, fellow health professionals, stay-at-home moms, career women, new migrants, second generation Australians - all of who are just trying to navigate what mental health means to them and what they want out of life.
Since starting my career in psychology in 2009, I have enjoyed worked with adults of all ages. Some of the issues that have been brought to therapy include interpersonal issues, family conflict, career/workplace issues, academic/study problems, grief, struggles with mood, motivation, identity, values and life transition. My clients come from all walks of life: tradies and warehouse personnel, students, retirees, teachers, fellow health professionals, stay-at-home moms, career women, new migrants, second generation Australians - all of who are just trying to navigate what mental health means to them and what they want out of life.
0451 271 869 View 0451 271 869
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Lara Malobrodski
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Bentleigh, VIC 3204
Hi, I'm Lara. My focus is collaborating with you to ensure that your journey is a joint effort tailored to your unique needs. By cultivating an open and supportive environment, I will empower you to actively engage in your own growth and emotional healing. My approach involves exploring processes that influence your thoughts and behaviours with the aim to uncover patterns that may be impacting on your wellbeing.
Hi, I'm Lara. My focus is collaborating with you to ensure that your journey is a joint effort tailored to your unique needs. By cultivating an open and supportive environment, I will empower you to actively engage in your own growth and emotional healing. My approach involves exploring processes that influence your thoughts and behaviours with the aim to uncover patterns that may be impacting on your wellbeing.
(03) 7500 5303 View (03) 7500 5303
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Annabel Chan
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Online Only
Annabel works with adolescents, couples, families, and adults who are sexuality and gender diverse, neurodiverse, alternative occupation and lifestyles, with attachment vulnerabilities, have forensic needs, or are a target of problem behaviour (stalking, family violence, online harassment, etc).
Annabel works with adolescents, couples, families, and adults who are sexuality and gender diverse, neurodiverse, alternative occupation and lifestyles, with attachment vulnerabilities, have forensic needs, or are a target of problem behaviour (stalking, family violence, online harassment, etc).
0413 887 975 View 0413 887 975
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Iain R Davis
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Carlton, VIC 3053
I’m a registered psychologist with a passion for assisting adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, grief, loss, and relationship issues. I have a background working in drug and alcohol counselling and have a special interest in supporting clients with addiction.
I’m a registered psychologist with a passion for assisting adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, grief, loss, and relationship issues. I have a background working in drug and alcohol counselling and have a special interest in supporting clients with addiction.
(03) 9546 0009 View (03) 9546 0009
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Michelle Wharton
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Online Only
You are an adult (21+) seeking online therapy for OCD. You may feel trapped in cycles of doubt, intrusive thoughts, and compulsions like mental reviewing, reassurance-seeking, or avoidance. You’re looking for more than “talk therapy” and want an approach that makes sense. You’re ready to learn practical strategies, challenge faulty reasoning, and reclaim your life from OCD. You may also struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, stress, painful memories or unwanted habits. Together, we’ll find strategies that work so you can confidently move forward.
You are an adult (21+) seeking online therapy for OCD. You may feel trapped in cycles of doubt, intrusive thoughts, and compulsions like mental reviewing, reassurance-seeking, or avoidance. You’re looking for more than “talk therapy” and want an approach that makes sense. You’re ready to learn practical strategies, challenge faulty reasoning, and reclaim your life from OCD. You may also struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, stress, painful memories or unwanted habits. Together, we’ll find strategies that work so you can confidently move forward.
(08) 7008 9968 View (08) 7008 9968