Emotionally Focused Counselling in Rosanna, VIC

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Kim Thomas
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Rosanna, VIC 3084
Individually tailored sessions to help each person improve their mental health. Flexible, supportive help to grow and change for the better. Kim has worked within the NDIS framework with complex clients and utilises a variety of techniques to give you strategies and insight towards improved mental health. With an interest in trauma, Kim plans to add EMDR training to her skillset this year. As well as rooms and online options, Kim will walk and talk and in some circumstances, travel to clients.
Individually tailored sessions to help each person improve their mental health. Flexible, supportive help to grow and change for the better. Kim has worked within the NDIS framework with complex clients and utilises a variety of techniques to give you strategies and insight towards improved mental health. With an interest in trauma, Kim plans to add EMDR training to her skillset this year. As well as rooms and online options, Kim will walk and talk and in some circumstances, travel to clients.
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Curam Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Rosanna, VIC 3084
My approach to working with clients is collaborative and caring. I believe that the relationship between a client and therapist is one of the most important factors to successful therapy and building a strong, trusting foundation is key. I really enjoy supporting people to work through the emotional blocks which are preventing them from living their fullest life. The focus of my work is usually around developing an understanding a client's story and their unmet needs, supporting them to meet those needs, develop compassion for themselves, and cope with challenges.
My approach to working with clients is collaborative and caring. I believe that the relationship between a client and therapist is one of the most important factors to successful therapy and building a strong, trusting foundation is key. I really enjoy supporting people to work through the emotional blocks which are preventing them from living their fullest life. The focus of my work is usually around developing an understanding a client's story and their unmet needs, supporting them to meet those needs, develop compassion for themselves, and cope with challenges.
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Peter Seccombe
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Rosanna, VIC 3084
I provide adult individual and couple's counselling. I can help unpack and guide the resolution of issues that may be preventing you living life to its fullest. I have 25 years experience in helping people work through relationship issues, life's turning points, and problematic behaviours. In addition to my private practice counselling I have also worked for organisations including Banyule Community Health, Gambler's Help and Beyond Blue. My counselling is grounded in the Humanistic and Psychodynamic approaches.
I provide adult individual and couple's counselling. I can help unpack and guide the resolution of issues that may be preventing you living life to its fullest. I have 25 years experience in helping people work through relationship issues, life's turning points, and problematic behaviours. In addition to my private practice counselling I have also worked for organisations including Banyule Community Health, Gambler's Help and Beyond Blue. My counselling is grounded in the Humanistic and Psychodynamic approaches.
(03) 8797 2446 View (03) 8797 2446
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Kate Culy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you uncertain about your next steps towards feeling better and where to start? Facing major shifts in your relationships, job, or well-being? Maybe you’re experiencing overwhelm, depression, or anxiety? Or have you been living with some problems that just won’t go away and simply need to talk things out with someone? Working alongside you, I will help you find your way through tricky times towards feeling better. This might involve developing deeper understanding, broader viewpoints, enhanced self-awareness, and utilizing your inner strengths.
Are you uncertain about your next steps towards feeling better and where to start? Facing major shifts in your relationships, job, or well-being? Maybe you’re experiencing overwhelm, depression, or anxiety? Or have you been living with some problems that just won’t go away and simply need to talk things out with someone? Working alongside you, I will help you find your way through tricky times towards feeling better. This might involve developing deeper understanding, broader viewpoints, enhanced self-awareness, and utilizing your inner strengths.
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Eleni Kidis
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Serves Area
I am an Emotional Focused Couple's and Individual therapist ( EFT).
My experience and strengths include supporting people heal from trauma, including childhood abuse and neglect, fractured family bonds as well as adult sexual assault. I support people who experience depression, anxiety and low self-esteem and confidence. I also support couple's reduce conflict, increase their ability to hold their own and their partners' emotions, strengthen emotional security in each other, (especially after infidelity) and help them reignite sexual intimacy.
I am an Emotional Focused Couple's and Individual therapist ( EFT).
My experience and strengths include supporting people heal from trauma, including childhood abuse and neglect, fractured family bonds as well as adult sexual assault. I support people who experience depression, anxiety and low self-esteem and confidence. I also support couple's reduce conflict, increase their ability to hold their own and their partners' emotions, strengthen emotional security in each other, (especially after infidelity) and help them reignite sexual intimacy.
(03) 8338 4349 View (03) 8338 4349
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Vanessa Kugathasan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I am a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, I have had the privilege of working with a wide array of difficulties across different settings, from youth and adult community mental health to hospitals within the public sector. Over the years, I have transitioned to private practice, where I have supported clients dealing with a range of issues from depression and anxiety to relationship challenges, stress, and chronic illnesses.
I am a clinical psychologist with over a decade of experience, I have had the privilege of working with a wide array of difficulties across different settings, from youth and adult community mental health to hospitals within the public sector. Over the years, I have transitioned to private practice, where I have supported clients dealing with a range of issues from depression and anxiety to relationship challenges, stress, and chronic illnesses.
(03) 8400 0598 View (03) 8400 0598
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Christina von Cohausen
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
She specialises in Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT) and is an internationally accredited EFT practitioner.
Christina works with adults, couples, and groups with a wide range of concerns. Her practice welcomes people from the LGBTIQ+ community.
She specialises in Emotion-Focused Therapy ( EFT) and is an internationally accredited EFT practitioner.
Christina works with adults, couples, and groups with a wide range of concerns. Her practice welcomes people from the LGBTIQ+ community.
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Laura Petrie
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive self criticism? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is the development of a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring your thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of your personal struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to self and others, and greater life choices.
Do you experience aspects of your life as dissatisfying or distressing, this may feel like depression, anxiety, hopelessness or a pervasive self criticism? Such dissatisfaction and distress can be supported through Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Laura's focus is the development of a safe, trusting and reliable relationship which becomes the basis for exploring your thoughts and feelings, and generating insights about the sources of your personal struggles. Generating insights open new opportunities for more satisfying connections to self and others, and greater life choices.
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Jamie Goodison
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I offer a warm, affirming space to explore identity, manage anxiety, navigate relationships, and better understand neurodivergence. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on building insight, emotional regulation skills, and self-acceptance. I aim to support clients in creating meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
I offer a warm, affirming space to explore identity, manage anxiety, navigate relationships, and better understand neurodivergence. My approach is collaborative and strengths-based, focusing on building insight, emotional regulation skills, and self-acceptance. I aim to support clients in creating meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
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Adrian Del Monaco
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Adrian enjoys working with a range of psychological and interpersonal issues, including anxiety, anger management, personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, relationship difficulties, bullying, low confidence, loss and grief, and depression. Adrian has particular experience working with adolescents and young adults, which usually involves families, friends, partners, teachers, and other professionals. Adrian also has a separate interest in those who participate in sport or performance-based activity. Adrian’s therapeutic approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Schema Therapy.
Adrian enjoys working with a range of psychological and interpersonal issues, including anxiety, anger management, personality disorders, trauma, self-harm, relationship difficulties, bullying, low confidence, loss and grief, and depression. Adrian has particular experience working with adolescents and young adults, which usually involves families, friends, partners, teachers, and other professionals. Adrian also has a separate interest in those who participate in sport or performance-based activity. Adrian’s therapeutic approach is informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Schema Therapy.
(03) 6121 6147 View (03) 6121 6147

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Julie Paschke
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Essendon North, VIC 3041
Hi, I'm Julie, a Clinical Psychologist, and if you're struggling at the moment and in need of support, please do not hesitate to make an enquiry via email (I will reply within 24 hours). Appointments available within 2 - 3 weeks. Adults 18+ only and I do not work with Workcover, TAC, DVA or NDIS.
Hi, I'm Julie, a Clinical Psychologist, and if you're struggling at the moment and in need of support, please do not hesitate to make an enquiry via email (I will reply within 24 hours). Appointments available within 2 - 3 weeks. Adults 18+ only and I do not work with Workcover, TAC, DVA or NDIS.
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Jodie Johnson
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Eltham, VIC 3095
I use attachment-based therapies to assist clients to understand their contribution and relationship process, including EFT and Family Systems.
As a couple and relationship counsellor, I see that relationship connection is an important building block for physical and emotional wellbeing including healthy and happy families. I hold a belief that people can grow through difficult circumstances to flourish individually and relationally. I am motivated to help clients reconnect with their sense of self and to each other. I work with individuals and couples across life stages and changes to support better communication, conflict management and closeness.
I use attachment-based therapies to assist clients to understand their contribution and relationship process, including EFT and Family Systems.
As a couple and relationship counsellor, I see that relationship connection is an important building block for physical and emotional wellbeing including healthy and happy families. I hold a belief that people can grow through difficult circumstances to flourish individually and relationally. I am motivated to help clients reconnect with their sense of self and to each other. I work with individuals and couples across life stages and changes to support better communication, conflict management and closeness.
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Clara Pizzorno
Psychotherapist, PACFA
5 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I have been working in the mental health field since 2013, supporting adults and youth going through a variety of emotional and relational challenges. I offer sessions in both English and Spanish and work with issues including, but not limited to: low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, somatic disturbances, trauma and PTSD, migration and reacculturation challenges, exit counselling (post-cult recovery), parenting struggles, addictions, suicidal ideation and self-harm, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from the Ikon Institute, Melbourne, and a Bachelor’s degree in
I have been working in the mental health field since 2013, supporting adults and youth going through a variety of emotional and relational challenges. I offer sessions in both English and Spanish and work with issues including, but not limited to: low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, somatic disturbances, trauma and PTSD, migration and reacculturation challenges, exit counselling (post-cult recovery), parenting struggles, addictions, suicidal ideation and self-harm, anxiety, depression, grief, and loss. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Counselling & Psychotherapy from the Ikon Institute, Melbourne, and a Bachelor’s degree in
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Sarah D Clarke
Psychotherapist, ACA-L1
Bayswater, VIC 3153
A great fit for those who feel overwhelmed by the weight of anxiety, perhaps feeling stuck, uncertain, or disconnected. They may be struggling with perfectionism, racing thoughts, or a deep sense of self-doubt that holds them back from fully embracing life. Their goals are clear: to find balance, peace, and a renewed sense of confidence. They seek a space where they can feel heard, understood, and supported, knowing they don’t have to face their struggles alone.
A great fit for those who feel overwhelmed by the weight of anxiety, perhaps feeling stuck, uncertain, or disconnected. They may be struggling with perfectionism, racing thoughts, or a deep sense of self-doubt that holds them back from fully embracing life. Their goals are clear: to find balance, peace, and a renewed sense of confidence. They seek a space where they can feel heard, understood, and supported, knowing they don’t have to face their struggles alone.
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Fiona Cheung
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Vermont, VIC 3133
Hi all, I'm a registered counsellor based in Melbourne, Victoria, bringing over 13 years of diverse cultural and creative background to my counselling practice. I provide both in-person and online counselling services to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. In my counselling sessions, I provide a safe and supportive space where individuals can freely share their stories and embark on their personal journeys with me. Whether grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, life transitions, family issues or life challenges, I am here to offer support and guidance.
Hi all, I'm a registered counsellor based in Melbourne, Victoria, bringing over 13 years of diverse cultural and creative background to my counselling practice. I provide both in-person and online counselling services to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. In my counselling sessions, I provide a safe and supportive space where individuals can freely share their stories and embark on their personal journeys with me. Whether grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, life transitions, family issues or life challenges, I am here to offer support and guidance.
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Carla Giardina
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Carlton, VIC 3053
I offer a warm, reflective space where people can slow down, feel heard, and explore what matters most. I often work with those navigating transition, uncertainty, or relationship strain, using a family systems lens to consider the broader patterns and contexts that shape wellbeing.
I offer a warm, reflective space where people can slow down, feel heard, and explore what matters most. I often work with those navigating transition, uncertainty, or relationship strain, using a family systems lens to consider the broader patterns and contexts that shape wellbeing.
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Janhavi Mistry
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Carlton, VIC 3053
Janhavi works at Symmetry on Mondays. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, stress management, trauma, and alcohol and drug use with a focus on both maintenance and relapse prevention. She is also passionate about working with migrant populations, especially women, as well as busy professionals navigating the pressures of work and life balance.
Janhavi works at Symmetry on Mondays. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals experiencing mood disorders such as anxiety and depression, stress management, trauma, and alcohol and drug use with a focus on both maintenance and relapse prevention. She is also passionate about working with migrant populations, especially women, as well as busy professionals navigating the pressures of work and life balance.
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Cecile Boganin
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Malvern, VIC 3144
I am a Clinical Psychologist, EMDR consultant and board approved supervisor. I gained extensive experience working across the public and private mental health sectors, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I enjoys working with late adolescents and adults who experience a range of emotional and psychological concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma and childhood/complex trauma, dissociation, grief, self-harm and personality disorders. I am passionate about helping clients understand themselves in relation to challenging/triggering circumstances and difficult past experiences.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, EMDR consultant and board approved supervisor. I gained extensive experience working across the public and private mental health sectors, in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I enjoys working with late adolescents and adults who experience a range of emotional and psychological concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma and childhood/complex trauma, dissociation, grief, self-harm and personality disorders. I am passionate about helping clients understand themselves in relation to challenging/triggering circumstances and difficult past experiences.
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Carolyn Burns
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Relationship Counselling - appointments now available Australia wide. Does your relationship need a make-over or renovating? Do you want to create healthier communication, intimacy & closeness. Perhaps you’re grieving the loss of a once happy relationship & wondering how to get 'back on track'. My specialised training in relationship counselling & has helped many couples find love again. I use globally accepted evidence-based methods within a deeply caring & calm space. It's challenging making that first step, but relationship distress is very common & help within your reach. I look forward to hearing from you.
Relationship Counselling - appointments now available Australia wide. Does your relationship need a make-over or renovating? Do you want to create healthier communication, intimacy & closeness. Perhaps you’re grieving the loss of a once happy relationship & wondering how to get 'back on track'. My specialised training in relationship counselling & has helped many couples find love again. I use globally accepted evidence-based methods within a deeply caring & calm space. It's challenging making that first step, but relationship distress is very common & help within your reach. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Catherine Hluchanic
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I am a registered clinical psychologist with experience working with a wide range of mental health conditions. I work primarily with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, shame, guilt, and many other mental health issues. I have a special interest in supporting and empowering women with their mental health, in particular perinatal mental health support. I also support many of my clients with conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, early life attachment trauma, and anxiety disorders.
I am a registered clinical psychologist with experience working with a wide range of mental health conditions. I work primarily with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, shame, guilt, and many other mental health issues. I have a special interest in supporting and empowering women with their mental health, in particular perinatal mental health support. I also support many of my clients with conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, early life attachment trauma, and anxiety disorders.
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Emotionally Focused Counsellors

Who is emotionally focused therapy for?

Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is for couples who are emotionally distressed, stuck in an unsatisfying relationship pattern or feeling deeply alienated. They may even believe the relationship is beyond repair. Very often, the partners display intense anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal in the relationship. In addition, EFT is helpful to couples and individuals who have difficulty expressing emotions and those who have trouble regulating emotions.

Why do people need emotionally focused therapy?

People need emotionally focused therapy because the need for others is built into the brain, but the pressures of daily life can erode feelings of love, and couples often do not have the skills to find their way back to the comfort of each other. Instead, they may be stuck in repetitive patterns of anger, fear, grief, loss of trust, or a sense of betrayal. Emotionally focused therapy regards such strong negative feelings as expressions of protest over the loss of connection and turns them into pathways of reconnection.

What happens in emotionally focused therapy?

Over the course of eight to 20 weekly sessions, couples de-escalate their negative emotional reactivity to one another so that they can listen to each other and be responsive to each other’s needs. Then the deep emotional and physical bond is restored, giving partners a sense of comfort and security, which they can use to solve whatever problems come their way. The therapist plays an active role, helping partners understand how anger and withdrawal are actually misguided cries for connection.

What problems does emotionally focused therapy treat?

EFT is designed to help couples stuck in dysfunctional relationship patterns regain closeness and rebuild their relationship. Typically, such couples experience considerable distress, with partners feeling alienated and distrustful of one another, not certain their relationship can survive. EFT is also helpful to individuals experiencing attachment-related fears of loss; it helps them learn to use their fears as a way of eliciting the closeness they desire.