Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Saint Albans, VIC

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Phuong Tran
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Saint Albans, VIC 3021
She specialises in helping individuals navigate emotional, mental, and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions, etc.
With extensive experience in public mental health, schools, hospitals, counselling centers, private practice, EAP services, psycho-oncology, palliative care, and hospice care, Phuong brings deep expertise to even the most complex situations. This diverse background ensures each client receives personalized and effective care.
She specialises in helping individuals navigate emotional, mental, and psychological challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma & PTSD, grief, relationship issues, and life transitions, etc.
With extensive experience in public mental health, schools, hospitals, counselling centers, private practice, EAP services, psycho-oncology, palliative care, and hospice care, Phuong brings deep expertise to even the most complex situations. This diverse background ensures each client receives personalized and effective care.
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Hakan Mapolar
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I provide therapy for anxiety, stress, general counselling,depression and other mental issues.
My experiences of living in the Western Suburbs as well as working in mental health has led to working with a variety of clients. I love my work as a therapist as helping people be at their best in regards to their mental health.
I provide therapy for anxiety, stress, general counselling,depression and other mental issues.
My experiences of living in the Western Suburbs as well as working in mental health has led to working with a variety of clients. I love my work as a therapist as helping people be at their best in regards to their mental health.
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Katalina Montaigue
Psychotherapist, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life might look full, and on paper it might even look good, but something feels missing. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or caught in patterns that keep repeating. Often, the women I work with are capable, self-aware and used to holding everything together. But they’re asking, in one way or another, “Who am I?” and “how do I want to be in the world?” They’re looking for a space to explore what is actually true for them, and to reconnect with the parts of themselves that have gone quiet beneath years of adapting, coping and surviving.
Life might look full, and on paper it might even look good, but something feels missing. You may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or caught in patterns that keep repeating. Often, the women I work with are capable, self-aware and used to holding everything together. But they’re asking, in one way or another, “Who am I?” and “how do I want to be in the world?” They’re looking for a space to explore what is actually true for them, and to reconnect with the parts of themselves that have gone quiet beneath years of adapting, coping and surviving.
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Christina Pitter
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Serves Area
She works with people whose lives have been affected by childhood & adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family violence, and the impact of identity, family, ethnic and cultural issues on mental health.
Christina has studied meditation & mindfulness-based therapies, self-compassion therapy and non-violent communication. She has worked at the Centre Against Sexual Assault, Women’s Social Support Services (RWH), Pregnancy Advisory Services, the Foundation for Torture and Trauma and as a fertility counsellor with individuals and couples.
She works with people whose lives have been affected by childhood & adult trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, family violence, and the impact of identity, family, ethnic and cultural issues on mental health.
Christina has studied meditation & mindfulness-based therapies, self-compassion therapy and non-violent communication. She has worked at the Centre Against Sexual Assault, Women’s Social Support Services (RWH), Pregnancy Advisory Services, the Foundation for Torture and Trauma and as a fertility counsellor with individuals and couples.
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Cass Kozulin
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
Hi I'm Cass! I am passionate about working with people to help create a happier and more fulfilled life. I believe that everyone has the potential create positive change despite adversity; we just need the tools to be able do so.
Hi I'm Cass! I am passionate about working with people to help create a happier and more fulfilled life. I believe that everyone has the potential create positive change despite adversity; we just need the tools to be able do so.
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Neha Gazdar
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
Whether it's anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I'm here to guide you towards healing and growth.
As a mental health counselor with experience in the domestic violence sector and in schools, I will work with clients who have a range of issues and needs. These include trauma, mental health conditions, relationship issues, academic or vocational challenges, financial concerns, parenting challenges, and social isolation. My compassionate and customized approach to counseling will provide support, guidance, and resources to help clients overcome these challenges and lead fulfilling lives. I can provide counselling through phone, video and face to face.
Whether it's anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, I'm here to guide you towards healing and growth.
As a mental health counselor with experience in the domestic violence sector and in schools, I will work with clients who have a range of issues and needs. These include trauma, mental health conditions, relationship issues, academic or vocational challenges, financial concerns, parenting challenges, and social isolation. My compassionate and customized approach to counseling will provide support, guidance, and resources to help clients overcome these challenges and lead fulfilling lives. I can provide counselling through phone, video and face to face.
(03) 7303 3604 View (03) 7303 3604
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Rewire Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Saint Albans, VIC 3021
Whether navigating identity, anxiety, or depression, we’ll tailor sessions to your needs.
As children of migrant parents, we know what it’s like to feel unheard, caught between cultures, and unsure of where to turn. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to be the kind of therapists we once needed—ones who understand the weight of culture, faith, and identity. We offer a safe, supportive space that’s both culturally and spiritually sensitive. Our approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, tailored to your story. With empathy and practical tools, we’ll support you to heal, grow, and reconnect with your sense of self.
Whether navigating identity, anxiety, or depression, we’ll tailor sessions to your needs.
As children of migrant parents, we know what it’s like to feel unheard, caught between cultures, and unsure of where to turn. That’s why we’ve made it our mission to be the kind of therapists we once needed—ones who understand the weight of culture, faith, and identity. We offer a safe, supportive space that’s both culturally and spiritually sensitive. Our approach is person-centred and trauma-informed, tailored to your story. With empathy and practical tools, we’ll support you to heal, grow, and reconnect with your sense of self.
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Stolevska Relationship Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
These therapies may be helpful for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, anger, gambling, low self-esteem or life transitions.
Violeta’s clinical practice with couples combines element of Psychodynamic, Systemic, Cognitive Behavioural and Emotion Focus Therapy to help couples to gain understanding of their past family of origin experiences that influence their current relationships, process their emotions, develop authentic communication and compassion for each other.
These therapies may be helpful for anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, anger, gambling, low self-esteem or life transitions.
Violeta’s clinical practice with couples combines element of Psychodynamic, Systemic, Cognitive Behavioural and Emotion Focus Therapy to help couples to gain understanding of their past family of origin experiences that influence their current relationships, process their emotions, develop authentic communication and compassion for each other.
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Natalie Morris
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I have a particular interest in working with neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, panic and phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and tic disorders.
My main therapy approaches include cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I have a special interest in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and trauma-informed therapies, and also draw from attachment-based theories, humanistic theory and psychodynamic-based concepts, depending on the client's needs and preferences.
I have a particular interest in working with neurodevelopmental disorders, anxiety disorders, panic and phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and tic disorders.
My main therapy approaches include cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). I have a special interest in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and trauma-informed therapies, and also draw from attachment-based theories, humanistic theory and psychodynamic-based concepts, depending on the client's needs and preferences.
(03) 8338 1335 View (03) 8338 1335
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Geetha Chetty
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
I believe that we are all unique and experience the world differently in our own special way. Therefore, I do not use a one size fits all counselling approach but adopt different strategies and techniques to provide the most effective treatment for my clients. I use a culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach to guide my practice.
I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
I believe that we are all unique and experience the world differently in our own special way. Therefore, I do not use a one size fits all counselling approach but adopt different strategies and techniques to provide the most effective treatment for my clients. I use a culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach to guide my practice.
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Sanctuary Space Counseling
Counsellor, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Pam is a qualified counsellor with wealth of experience in the areas of addictions,trauma,mental health ,domestic family violence, sexual assault and supervision. Pam provides coaching,mentoring, debriefing support to navigate challenging situations and enhance the emotional,mental and general psychological wellbeing of individuals and their loved ones. With over 15 years of experience under her belt working through a trauma informed lens with clients,Pam is passionate about bringing hope through acceptance,value and belonging .
Pam is a qualified counsellor with wealth of experience in the areas of addictions,trauma,mental health ,domestic family violence, sexual assault and supervision. Pam provides coaching,mentoring, debriefing support to navigate challenging situations and enhance the emotional,mental and general psychological wellbeing of individuals and their loved ones. With over 15 years of experience under her belt working through a trauma informed lens with clients,Pam is passionate about bringing hope through acceptance,value and belonging .
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Kayla Ta
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, self-esteem, parenting and family issues, life transitions, and stress.
Kayla's approach is compassionate, curious, and practical. She draws on modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, schema therapy, mindfulness, parts work, and psychodynamic therapy. She has experience supporting clients and families navigating neurodiversity, trauma, and family or school challenges, working collaboratively to make daily life more manageable.
She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, self-esteem, parenting and family issues, life transitions, and stress.
Kayla's approach is compassionate, curious, and practical. She draws on modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, schema therapy, mindfulness, parts work, and psychodynamic therapy. She has experience supporting clients and families navigating neurodiversity, trauma, and family or school challenges, working collaboratively to make daily life more manageable.
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George Choipel
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Serves Area
I work with adults and young people experiencing stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation, trauma, or difficulties with behaviour change and substance use.
Holding dual Master’s degrees in Counselling and Social Ethics, I use evidence based and trauma-informed care to help clients navigate complex life decisions and identity conflicts. This structured, culturally sensitive approach fully equips children, youth, and adults to process and confidently live with major choices within their broader world.
I work with adults and young people experiencing stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation, trauma, or difficulties with behaviour change and substance use.
Holding dual Master’s degrees in Counselling and Social Ethics, I use evidence based and trauma-informed care to help clients navigate complex life decisions and identity conflicts. This structured, culturally sensitive approach fully equips children, youth, and adults to process and confidently live with major choices within their broader world.
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Louise Jansz
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
You may be facing uncertainty, anxiety, depression, addiction or an identity crisis.
Heart and soul are as important as your body and mind. I use dynamic, Process-Oriented Psychology and Brainspotting tools blended in with a trauma-informed, client-centred, integrative approach that nods to the transpersonal, including Steiner, Jungian and Taoism. My client's unique sense of meaning, intuition and outlook are central to my approach.
You may be facing uncertainty, anxiety, depression, addiction or an identity crisis.
Heart and soul are as important as your body and mind. I use dynamic, Process-Oriented Psychology and Brainspotting tools blended in with a trauma-informed, client-centred, integrative approach that nods to the transpersonal, including Steiner, Jungian and Taoism. My client's unique sense of meaning, intuition and outlook are central to my approach.
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Jess Bernardi
Psychologist, PsychD, MACPA
Serves Area
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and registered supervisor with experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I tailor my clinical skills to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they benefit as much as possible from the therapeutic experience and achieve richer, fuller and more meaningful lives.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist and registered supervisor with experience treating individuals in a wide range of mental health settings. I tailor my clinical skills to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring that they benefit as much as possible from the therapeutic experience and achieve richer, fuller and more meaningful lives.
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Cerulean Space Art Therapy
Psychotherapist, AThR
Serves Area
I work with children and young people who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, social interaction, or have difficulties maintaining focus.
I am a person-centred and trauma-informed registered art therapist. I like to offer a range of art materials to enable play, experimentation and creative risk taking. I am trained to provide Clay Field Therapy, which is an effective modality for working with children and trauma healing. I am eligible to support NDIS self/plan managed participants.
I work with children and young people who are struggling with emotional regulation, anxiety, social interaction, or have difficulties maintaining focus.
I am a person-centred and trauma-informed registered art therapist. I like to offer a range of art materials to enable play, experimentation and creative risk taking. I am trained to provide Clay Field Therapy, which is an effective modality for working with children and trauma healing. I am eligible to support NDIS self/plan managed participants.
(03) 7303 3900 View (03) 7303 3900
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Arthur De Jesus
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have an interest in cognitive psychology (memory, perception, language) and affective neuroscience (emotions, social behaviours, psychosomatics) for helping with anxiety/ panic attacks, depression/grief, trauma/stress and relationship management, and issues related to ADHD (executive functioning, rejection sensitivity, etc.).
Hello! Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Inspired by the Filipino gesture of "akbay," my approach is one of warmth, trust, and understanding, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I recognise and respect your unique experiences, so that you can be in therapy as you are. I practice with safety and inclusivity for all individuals. I primarily draw on attachment-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural perspectives and use a holistic approach to therapy that incorporates thoughts, feelings, body/sensations, and behaviours towards positive outcomes.
I have an interest in cognitive psychology (memory, perception, language) and affective neuroscience (emotions, social behaviours, psychosomatics) for helping with anxiety/ panic attacks, depression/grief, trauma/stress and relationship management, and issues related to ADHD (executive functioning, rejection sensitivity, etc.).
Hello! Thank you for considering me as your therapist. Inspired by the Filipino gesture of "akbay," my approach is one of warmth, trust, and understanding, I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I recognise and respect your unique experiences, so that you can be in therapy as you are. I practice with safety and inclusivity for all individuals. I primarily draw on attachment-based, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioural perspectives and use a holistic approach to therapy that incorporates thoughts, feelings, body/sensations, and behaviours towards positive outcomes.
(03) 7003 2144 View (03) 7003 2144
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Hoa Pham - People Psychology
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Hoa is a fully registered counselling Psychologist who works with adults with a wide range of presenting issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties.
Areas of Expertise: Stress management, Anxiety, including generalised anxiety disorder, Depression, including major depressive disorder, Relationship challenges, Trauma, Grieg & Loss, Self-esteem, Confidence and assertiveness difficulties, Victims of crime, and Change in life stages
Hoa is a fully registered counselling Psychologist who works with adults with a wide range of presenting issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and relationship difficulties.
Areas of Expertise: Stress management, Anxiety, including generalised anxiety disorder, Depression, including major depressive disorder, Relationship challenges, Trauma, Grieg & Loss, Self-esteem, Confidence and assertiveness difficulties, Victims of crime, and Change in life stages
(03) 9034 6053 View (03) 9034 6053

More Therapists Nearby

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Yukti Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Middle Park, VIC 3206
I work with people who are navigating body image concerns, disordered eating/eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, perfectionism, trauma, interactional patterns, or are simply trying to make sense of who they are in times of change.
I approach therapy holistically, supporting the mind, body, and emotions together. I bring evidence-based tools with a commitment for making space for realness, reflection and meaning making. My clinical practices include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).
I work with people who are navigating body image concerns, disordered eating/eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, perfectionism, trauma, interactional patterns, or are simply trying to make sense of who they are in times of change.
I approach therapy holistically, supporting the mind, body, and emotions together. I bring evidence-based tools with a commitment for making space for realness, reflection and meaning making. My clinical practices include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT).
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Micah Crowe
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Malvern East, VIC 3145
My areas of expertise include anxiety disorders (such as generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, phobias, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, and separation anxiety), mood disorders (including depression), and neurodivergence, with a particular focus on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
I am committed to tailoring therapy to each individual’s needs, helping clients strengthen psychological foundations and move toward the life they want to lead.
My areas of expertise include anxiety disorders (such as generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety, phobias, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder, and separation anxiety), mood disorders (including depression), and neurodivergence, with a particular focus on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
I am committed to tailoring therapy to each individual’s needs, helping clients strengthen psychological foundations and move toward the life they want to lead.
(03) 7003 2682 View (03) 7003 2682
Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.