Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Rye, VIC

Photo of Bess Grant - ArchStone Creative, Counsellor, ACA-L1
ArchStone Creative
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
I love working with teens and adults who are facing challenges in their lives that they may feel are insurmountable. They may be struggling with grief, identity, big transitions or general feelings of demotivation, depression and anxiety. They may be having problems communicating or setting boundaries in relationships and need someone to walk alongside them in finding ways to build healthier coping strategies, begin to notice the beauty in life or get their spark back.
I love working with teens and adults who are facing challenges in their lives that they may feel are insurmountable. They may be struggling with grief, identity, big transitions or general feelings of demotivation, depression and anxiety. They may be having problems communicating or setting boundaries in relationships and need someone to walk alongside them in finding ways to build healthier coping strategies, begin to notice the beauty in life or get their spark back.
(03) 5907 1103 View (03) 5907 1103
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Cramli Psychological and Behavioural Services
Verified Verified
Serves Area
At Cramli Psychological and Behavioural Services (CPBS) we offer therapeutic and evidence based interventions specifically for parents, children, teenagers, adults and their families, where emotional, behavioural and developmental concerns are present. CPBS focuses on providing strategies to assist with reducing symptoms of mental health, increasing emotional intelligence, emotional regulation and building an understanding of their triggers and early warning signs.
At Cramli Psychological and Behavioural Services (CPBS) we offer therapeutic and evidence based interventions specifically for parents, children, teenagers, adults and their families, where emotional, behavioural and developmental concerns are present. CPBS focuses on providing strategies to assist with reducing symptoms of mental health, increasing emotional intelligence, emotional regulation and building an understanding of their triggers and early warning signs.
(03) 5726 4706 View (03) 5726 4706
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Naz Ersan
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
As a counsellor with over 25 years of experience, I have supported couples, adolescents, families and individuals through all stages of life. My work is rooted in compassion for the pain all humans carry, a curiosity towards the deeper truths beneath the survival stories we learn to tell, and a respect for each person’s inner wisdom to choose the pace of their own growth.
As a counsellor with over 25 years of experience, I have supported couples, adolescents, families and individuals through all stages of life. My work is rooted in compassion for the pain all humans carry, a curiosity towards the deeper truths beneath the survival stories we learn to tell, and a respect for each person’s inner wisdom to choose the pace of their own growth.
(03) 8771 4212 View (03) 8771 4212
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Robin Pantours
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Supporting clients to intergrate their lived experiences and find compassion and understanding towards their own lives
Supporting clients to intergrate their lived experiences and find compassion and understanding towards their own lives
(03) 5910 5379 View (03) 5910 5379
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Irene Ferri
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
I am a humanistic and relational counsellor. My focus is to meet the needs of each unique client. I form strong collaborative bonds with clients and understand the influence their past experiences and relationships have on their current lives. I'm successful in resolving issues through positive reinforcement and constructive counselling. Some of the issues I work with: relationship issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relocation, impact of abuse and trauma, grief and bereavement.
I am a humanistic and relational counsellor. My focus is to meet the needs of each unique client. I form strong collaborative bonds with clients and understand the influence their past experiences and relationships have on their current lives. I'm successful in resolving issues through positive reinforcement and constructive counselling. Some of the issues I work with: relationship issues, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relocation, impact of abuse and trauma, grief and bereavement.
(03) 5905 9759 View (03) 5905 9759
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Madeline Black
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I welcome clients across the lifespan - pre-teens, adolescents, adults and parents. With experience across a range of settings including schools, aged care, in-home family therapy, neurodivergent settings and forensic mental health supporting young people involved with the justice system. The clients I enjoy working with may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected and is ready to make sense of things and co-create change for themselves. They may be navigating relationship tension, family stress, teenage mental health and behavioural difficulties, identity questions, or a major life transition.
I welcome clients across the lifespan - pre-teens, adolescents, adults and parents. With experience across a range of settings including schools, aged care, in-home family therapy, neurodivergent settings and forensic mental health supporting young people involved with the justice system. The clients I enjoy working with may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected and is ready to make sense of things and co-create change for themselves. They may be navigating relationship tension, family stress, teenage mental health and behavioural difficulties, identity questions, or a major life transition.
(03) 5906 9484 View (03) 5906 9484
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Georgia McPhan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
Georgia is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has a passion for supporting clients navigating periods of stress related to uncertainty and change, including individuals who appear highly capable externally, while managing significant internal stress. Georgia has supported adults across community mental health services, hospitals, residential services and private practice settings, such as those seeking support for: Stress management, Adjustment to life changes, Perfectionism/burnout, Self-esteem and confidence, Anxiety, Low Mood and depression, Sleep and relaxation difficulties, and Interpersonal and relationship challenges.
Georgia is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has a passion for supporting clients navigating periods of stress related to uncertainty and change, including individuals who appear highly capable externally, while managing significant internal stress. Georgia has supported adults across community mental health services, hospitals, residential services and private practice settings, such as those seeking support for: Stress management, Adjustment to life changes, Perfectionism/burnout, Self-esteem and confidence, Anxiety, Low Mood and depression, Sleep and relaxation difficulties, and Interpersonal and relationship challenges.
(03) 9900 0822 View (03) 9900 0822
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Bec Klay
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Serves Area
Many people come to counselling with a sense that something doesn’t feel quite right - even if they can’t clearly name what the problem is. You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in familiar relationship patterns, or unsure of who you are. If that resonates, you’re not alone. I offer a warm, emotionally safe space where we can gently explore what you’re experiencing. My approach is person-centred, emotion-focused, and attachment-informed. I’m interested in understanding how your emotional world has been shaped by your relationships and life experiences, and how those patterns may be showing up for you in the present.
Many people come to counselling with a sense that something doesn’t feel quite right - even if they can’t clearly name what the problem is. You might feel overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck in familiar relationship patterns, or unsure of who you are. If that resonates, you’re not alone. I offer a warm, emotionally safe space where we can gently explore what you’re experiencing. My approach is person-centred, emotion-focused, and attachment-informed. I’m interested in understanding how your emotional world has been shaped by your relationships and life experiences, and how those patterns may be showing up for you in the present.
(03) 5907 5470 View (03) 5907 5470

More Therapists Nearby

Photo of Helen Gribi, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Helen Gribi
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
There are times in life when it’s important to reach out for help. I enjoy working with a range of people and presentations including: anxiety or mood challenges, life adjustments, work and academic stress, self-esteem, boundaries and assertiveness development, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, and support for people in carer roles. Women's health is a particular interest, including antenatal and postnatal through to menopause support, and neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism) in women.
There are times in life when it’s important to reach out for help. I enjoy working with a range of people and presentations including: anxiety or mood challenges, life adjustments, work and academic stress, self-esteem, boundaries and assertiveness development, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, and support for people in carer roles. Women's health is a particular interest, including antenatal and postnatal through to menopause support, and neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism) in women.
(03) 8771 5128 View (03) 8771 5128
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Susan Wilder
Counsellor, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Cowes, VIC 3922
Hello, my name is Susan Wilder and I am a dedicated and empathetic counsellor providing in-person support for adolescents, adults and families in Cowes (Phillip Island) and San Remo, Victoria. Are you looking for a kind and gentle therapist for yourself or family member? Services include; anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, family violence, trauma and neurodiversity. NDIS participants are supported to meet their plan goals through neuro-affirming counselling. I have a special interest in supporting people recover from narcissistic abuse and major life transitions which involves grief and loss counselling.
Hello, my name is Susan Wilder and I am a dedicated and empathetic counsellor providing in-person support for adolescents, adults and families in Cowes (Phillip Island) and San Remo, Victoria. Are you looking for a kind and gentle therapist for yourself or family member? Services include; anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, family violence, trauma and neurodiversity. NDIS participants are supported to meet their plan goals through neuro-affirming counselling. I have a special interest in supporting people recover from narcissistic abuse and major life transitions which involves grief and loss counselling.
(03) 5614 8362 View (03) 5614 8362
Photo of Tiarni Mudford, Social Worker, AMHSW
Tiarni Mudford
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you neurodivergent, or starting to wonder if you might be? Are you lost in a world not made for you and exhausted from masking? Are you in a relationship where you both seem to speak entirely different languages and nobody can figure out why? Sometimes the missing piece isn’t about effort or love, it’s understanding how our brains are wired differently. I specialise in ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, neurodivergent women and couples, via Telehealth across Australia. Whether you’re navigating a late diagnosis, burnout, PMDD, perimenopause or relationship conflict, I offer a warm, real, neuro-affirming space. No jargon, no judgement.
Are you neurodivergent, or starting to wonder if you might be? Are you lost in a world not made for you and exhausted from masking? Are you in a relationship where you both seem to speak entirely different languages and nobody can figure out why? Sometimes the missing piece isn’t about effort or love, it’s understanding how our brains are wired differently. I specialise in ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, neurodivergent women and couples, via Telehealth across Australia. Whether you’re navigating a late diagnosis, burnout, PMDD, perimenopause or relationship conflict, I offer a warm, real, neuro-affirming space. No jargon, no judgement.
0436 965 284 View 0436 965 284
Photo of Justine Devonport, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Justine Devonport
Counsellor, ACA-L2
East Geelong, VIC 3219
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, managing relationships, parenting, menopause, discovering neurodiversity, caring for elderly parents? My aim through our sessions together is to guide you through these challenges, to help you develop skills to lift the sense of overwhelm. We can build your capacity to face challenges calmly and confidently avoiding the negative impact on your wellbeing that can occur during hard times. We can explore how you want to feel and then work out how we can get you there. I hope you leave our sessions with a greater sense of self worth and inner strength and with energy to face the world.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, managing relationships, parenting, menopause, discovering neurodiversity, caring for elderly parents? My aim through our sessions together is to guide you through these challenges, to help you develop skills to lift the sense of overwhelm. We can build your capacity to face challenges calmly and confidently avoiding the negative impact on your wellbeing that can occur during hard times. We can explore how you want to feel and then work out how we can get you there. I hope you leave our sessions with a greater sense of self worth and inner strength and with energy to face the world.
(03) 8771 4973 View (03) 8771 4973
Photo of Emma Rice, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Emma Rice
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Emma has a special focus in neurodiversity, parenting, and women's issues.
Emma dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of presenting issues. Emma is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental and empowering environment and relationship, to allow clients to explore the difficulties that are arising in their lives and develop self-awareness and self-compassion. She aims to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on individuals strengths, and helping them move towards living a rich, full and meaningful life.
Emma has a special focus in neurodiversity, parenting, and women's issues.
Emma dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of presenting issues. Emma is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental and empowering environment and relationship, to allow clients to explore the difficulties that are arising in their lives and develop self-awareness and self-compassion. She aims to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on individuals strengths, and helping them move towards living a rich, full and meaningful life.
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Melissa Jane Freedman
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
A registered psychotherapist, Melissa has a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Melissa uses a range of evidenced based approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit the individual needs of her clients.
A registered psychotherapist, Melissa has a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Melissa uses a range of evidenced based approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit the individual needs of her clients.
(03) 9070 3508 View (03) 9070 3508
Photo of Lisa Bloom, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Lisa Bloom
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Beaumaris, VIC 3193
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist helping individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating and binge eating, and body image issues. I work with clients who are ready to overcome their inner critic and the habits that keep them stuck. I work with people who don't want to just focus on diet and weight (although this can be important at times), but also get to the root cause of their relationship with food and their body. Additionally, I support those trapped in patterns of unhelpful relationships, anxiety, self-criticism, perfectionism, and chronic unhappiness, guiding them toward a new, healthier path.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist helping individuals struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating and binge eating, and body image issues. I work with clients who are ready to overcome their inner critic and the habits that keep them stuck. I work with people who don't want to just focus on diet and weight (although this can be important at times), but also get to the root cause of their relationship with food and their body. Additionally, I support those trapped in patterns of unhelpful relationships, anxiety, self-criticism, perfectionism, and chronic unhappiness, guiding them toward a new, healthier path.
(03) 7500 5433 View (03) 7500 5433
Photo of Allana Crespin, Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Allana Crespin
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, insightful individuals who are used to holding things together — often for everyone else. Despite this, they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Some are navigating relationship challenges or life transitions, while others are in the perinatal period, adjusting to pregnancy, early parenthood, or fertility difficulties. They’re often seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and a way to feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, insightful individuals who are used to holding things together — often for everyone else. Despite this, they feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating. Some are navigating relationship challenges or life transitions, while others are in the perinatal period, adjusting to pregnancy, early parenthood, or fertility difficulties. They’re often seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and a way to feel more grounded, connected, and in control.
(03) 8771 5454 View (03) 8771 5454
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Sara Louise Harris
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Specialising in relationships, trauma and anxiety. I work collaboratively with you to reach your mental health & wellbeing goals, working with individuals, couples, families & teens. People often present with anxiety, depression, health issues/challenges, trauma, anger issues, lack of self-worth/confidence, parenting challenges, relationship issues, family challenges, difficulty managing stress, grief/loss & more. Specialising also in women's health issues impacting mental health, including fertility, perinatal anxiety, menopause, PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, cancers, etc. Here to support you to enrich your life & your relationships.
Specialising in relationships, trauma and anxiety. I work collaboratively with you to reach your mental health & wellbeing goals, working with individuals, couples, families & teens. People often present with anxiety, depression, health issues/challenges, trauma, anger issues, lack of self-worth/confidence, parenting challenges, relationship issues, family challenges, difficulty managing stress, grief/loss & more. Specialising also in women's health issues impacting mental health, including fertility, perinatal anxiety, menopause, PMS, endometriosis, PCOS, cancers, etc. Here to support you to enrich your life & your relationships.
(03) 7003 2963 View (03) 7003 2963
Photo of Linda Davis - Incite Counselling , Psychologist, PsyBA General
Incite Counselling
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
I'm a psychologist with specialised training in trauma therapy, working with clients who have faced difficult childhood experiences or adult trauma, particularly within interpersonal relationships. Many of my clients live with PTSD, managing persistent symptoms like intrusive thoughts and flashbacks that affect their everyday lives. Together, we focus on building emotion regulation skills and assertiveness, developing a personalised plan to strengthen your coping abilities and restore your sense of well-being.
I'm a psychologist with specialised training in trauma therapy, working with clients who have faced difficult childhood experiences or adult trauma, particularly within interpersonal relationships. Many of my clients live with PTSD, managing persistent symptoms like intrusive thoughts and flashbacks that affect their everyday lives. Together, we focus on building emotion regulation skills and assertiveness, developing a personalised plan to strengthen your coping abilities and restore your sense of well-being.
(03) 5615 2726 View (03) 5615 2726
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Natalie Anderson - Open Circle Wellbeing
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Langwarrin, VIC 3910
I follow a holistic approach, often centred on the practice of mind-body awareness to address any embodied stress and establish emotional balance, particularly during adolescence, for women's issues, relationship challenges, and other complex transformations including those related to different life stages or sexuality and gender affirmation journeys.
Hello, I work with individuals, couples and families who may be dealing with loss, grief, trauma or difficult life transitions. Many wish to explore the impact of these experiences on their identity or sense of self, often with or without ASD, ADHD, AuDHD or other diagnoses, and reflect on how this could be impacting on their relationships. Others wish to develop the communication tools to help feel seen, heard and understood. Together we navigate a range of challenges in a strengths-based way to reframe unhelpful thoughts, process internal conflicts and tune into deeper insights. ​
I follow a holistic approach, often centred on the practice of mind-body awareness to address any embodied stress and establish emotional balance, particularly during adolescence, for women's issues, relationship challenges, and other complex transformations including those related to different life stages or sexuality and gender affirmation journeys.
Hello, I work with individuals, couples and families who may be dealing with loss, grief, trauma or difficult life transitions. Many wish to explore the impact of these experiences on their identity or sense of self, often with or without ASD, ADHD, AuDHD or other diagnoses, and reflect on how this could be impacting on their relationships. Others wish to develop the communication tools to help feel seen, heard and understood. Together we navigate a range of challenges in a strengths-based way to reframe unhelpful thoughts, process internal conflicts and tune into deeper insights. ​
(03) 5910 1103 View (03) 5910 1103
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Aphrodite Papageorgiou
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with 18+ years across public/private mental health settings. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or not quite like yourself lately. Maybe you're caught in patterns of people-pleasing or avoiding past joys. Perhaps you're tired of anxious thoughts on repeat or replaying past hurts. You want to feel more confident, lighter, clearer, trust your instincts & feel more like yourself again, to actually enjoy life rather than just getting by. With my warm, grounded & practical approach, I use EMDR & other methods to help you reconnect with your strength, gain clarity & move forward with genuine confidence.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist with 18+ years across public/private mental health settings. You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or not quite like yourself lately. Maybe you're caught in patterns of people-pleasing or avoiding past joys. Perhaps you're tired of anxious thoughts on repeat or replaying past hurts. You want to feel more confident, lighter, clearer, trust your instincts & feel more like yourself again, to actually enjoy life rather than just getting by. With my warm, grounded & practical approach, I use EMDR & other methods to help you reconnect with your strength, gain clarity & move forward with genuine confidence.
(03) 7500 5751 View (03) 7500 5751
Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.

How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.

How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.

How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.