Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Saint Kilda East, VIC
I have over 30 years of experience working as a psychologist and have been working with a wide variety of clients including children, adolescents and adults. My approach is client centered and my aims are to assist clients towards positive outcomes according to theirneeds. I am also registered and experienced AHPRA supervisor and am currently supervising other psychologists.
I have over 30 years of experience working as a psychologist and have been working with a wide variety of clients including children, adolescents and adults. My approach is client centered and my aims are to assist clients towards positive outcomes according to theirneeds. I am also registered and experienced AHPRA supervisor and am currently supervising other psychologists.
My areas of interest are identity, cross-culture, parenting and interpersonal relationships.
I hold a doctorate in Existential Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy.
“ In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger-something better pushing right back. “ Camus
My areas of interest are identity, cross-culture, parenting and interpersonal relationships.
I hold a doctorate in Existential Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy.
“ In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.
And that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger-something better pushing right back. “ Camus
Welcome! My name is Zipporah, I am a passionate and dedicated psychologist and Founder and Director at Headway Therapy Online. I understand that life can be challenging, and seeking help is a brave and important step toward healing and growth. My approach to therapy stems from a genuine commitment to supporting individuals in navigating the complexities of life’s emotional and mental health struggles and situations. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges; I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can develop skills to support you through your journey.
Welcome! My name is Zipporah, I am a passionate and dedicated psychologist and Founder and Director at Headway Therapy Online. I understand that life can be challenging, and seeking help is a brave and important step toward healing and growth. My approach to therapy stems from a genuine commitment to supporting individuals in navigating the complexities of life’s emotional and mental health struggles and situations. Whether you are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship challenges; I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can develop skills to support you through your journey.
The challenges associated with mental health are so real and prevalent in society. In fact more than one in five Australians will be impacted by some form of mental illness or condition in their lifetime. Grief, loss and trauma informed counselling, in addition to support for relationship conflict, and generalised anxiety and depression, form the mainstay of his practice. Meir is also a member of the ACA College of Supervisors and an accredited Counselling Supervisor providing support and supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists who work in all fields of mental health.
The challenges associated with mental health are so real and prevalent in society. In fact more than one in five Australians will be impacted by some form of mental illness or condition in their lifetime. Grief, loss and trauma informed counselling, in addition to support for relationship conflict, and generalised anxiety and depression, form the mainstay of his practice. Meir is also a member of the ACA College of Supervisors and an accredited Counselling Supervisor providing support and supervision to counsellors and psychotherapists who work in all fields of mental health.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, or depression, and finding it hard to fully engage in life. Unprocessed experiences can stay stuck in the nervous system, keeping you on edge or disconnected. I offer a safe, empathetic space where you are truly heard. Using evidence-based trauma therapy, including EMDR, I help you process the past, reduce distress, and create lasting change—so you can regain control, resilience, and live more fully, not just cope.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by trauma, anxiety, or depression, and finding it hard to fully engage in life. Unprocessed experiences can stay stuck in the nervous system, keeping you on edge or disconnected. I offer a safe, empathetic space where you are truly heard. Using evidence-based trauma therapy, including EMDR, I help you process the past, reduce distress, and create lasting change—so you can regain control, resilience, and live more fully, not just cope.
Hi, I’m Maddy—a senior clinical psychologist helping children, young people, and adults create lives that feel steadier, more connected, and more fulfilling. With younger clients, I use playful, creative approaches to make therapy engaging; with adults, our work is reflective, practical, and empowering. I help with common challenges like anxiety, low mood, stress, and adjusting to major life changes, as well as more complex concerns including trauma recovery, navigating neurodivergence (i.e ADHD, autism), borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours—focusing on meaningful, lasting change.
Hi, I’m Maddy—a senior clinical psychologist helping children, young people, and adults create lives that feel steadier, more connected, and more fulfilling. With younger clients, I use playful, creative approaches to make therapy engaging; with adults, our work is reflective, practical, and empowering. I help with common challenges like anxiety, low mood, stress, and adjusting to major life changes, as well as more complex concerns including trauma recovery, navigating neurodivergence (i.e ADHD, autism), borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours—focusing on meaningful, lasting change.
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health supports women and girls experiencing anxiety, eating and body image concerns, trauma, grief, and complex life transitions. Many clients seek support when demands have become difficult to manage, or when previous approaches have not led to meaningful change. We provide individual, evidence-based psychological care tailored to each client, helping them understand what’s happening, reduce distress, and move toward more sustainable patterns of functioning. As a feminist-informed service, we are committed to anti-oppressive, respectful care and collaborative, coordinated support where needed.
Melbourne Centre for Women’s Mental Health supports women and girls experiencing anxiety, eating and body image concerns, trauma, grief, and complex life transitions. Many clients seek support when demands have become difficult to manage, or when previous approaches have not led to meaningful change. We provide individual, evidence-based psychological care tailored to each client, helping them understand what’s happening, reduce distress, and move toward more sustainable patterns of functioning. As a feminist-informed service, we are committed to anti-oppressive, respectful care and collaborative, coordinated support where needed.
I work with people who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain, and who are seeking more than a quick fix. Often, they are thoughtful, sensitive, and curious about themselves and their relationships, with a sense that there is something deeper to be understood. They may be struggling with recurring patterns, emotional pain, or difficulties that feel hard to explain. In our work together, I offer a steady, reflective space to explore these experiences, supporting greater self-understanding and the possibility of meaningful, lasting change.
I work with people who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain, and who are seeking more than a quick fix. Often, they are thoughtful, sensitive, and curious about themselves and their relationships, with a sense that there is something deeper to be understood. They may be struggling with recurring patterns, emotional pain, or difficulties that feel hard to explain. In our work together, I offer a steady, reflective space to explore these experiences, supporting greater self-understanding and the possibility of meaningful, lasting change.
I am clinical psychologist committed to creating a warm, respectful, and inclusive therapeutic environment. I focus my practice on fostering a non-judgmental and accepting space where clients feel free to express themselves authentically. I draw on a range of therapeutic techniques and modalities, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs and therapeutic goals of each client.
I am clinical psychologist committed to creating a warm, respectful, and inclusive therapeutic environment. I focus my practice on fostering a non-judgmental and accepting space where clients feel free to express themselves authentically. I draw on a range of therapeutic techniques and modalities, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs and therapeutic goals of each client.
Hi, I'm Lisa - a psychologist who works with women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, chronically stressed, or lost in their careers and life. You may be experiencing burnout, a relationship trauma, struggling with low confidence and self-doubt, or navigating a career transition. You are seeking clarity, balance, wanting to feel more grounded, empowered and in control. You value a safe space to explore things that worry you and would like to learn how to reduce your anxiety, build resilience and improve your wellbeing. My work draws on Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and narrative coaching.
Hi, I'm Lisa - a psychologist who works with women who feel overwhelmed, anxious, chronically stressed, or lost in their careers and life. You may be experiencing burnout, a relationship trauma, struggling with low confidence and self-doubt, or navigating a career transition. You are seeking clarity, balance, wanting to feel more grounded, empowered and in control. You value a safe space to explore things that worry you and would like to learn how to reduce your anxiety, build resilience and improve your wellbeing. My work draws on Emotion Focused Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and narrative coaching.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like there are always challenges that stop you from a balanced life? Or maybe you are struggling with the same patterns and trauma that just won't go away? Modern life can be so complicated, there is so much happening in the world it can be hard to find our own place in it. People are struggling in this global climate. Counselling can help you to connect to yourself. So often we think about connection to others, but how can we do that when we feel a sense of unrest and disconnection to our true self?
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like there are always challenges that stop you from a balanced life? Or maybe you are struggling with the same patterns and trauma that just won't go away? Modern life can be so complicated, there is so much happening in the world it can be hard to find our own place in it. People are struggling in this global climate. Counselling can help you to connect to yourself. So often we think about connection to others, but how can we do that when we feel a sense of unrest and disconnection to our true self?
Hi, I'm Kate, an experienced Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about empowering children, teens and their families to navigate emotional challenges, harness their strengths and develop new skills for a brighter, more resilient future. I have extensive experience in private and public mental health settings and have been privileged to work with children and teens who are struggling with a broad range of emotional, social, behavioural, developmental and/or relational difficulties.
Hi, I'm Kate, an experienced Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about empowering children, teens and their families to navigate emotional challenges, harness their strengths and develop new skills for a brighter, more resilient future. I have extensive experience in private and public mental health settings and have been privileged to work with children and teens who are struggling with a broad range of emotional, social, behavioural, developmental and/or relational difficulties.
Life doesn't come with a user's guide and all of us struggle at times. In looking for a therapist you have taken a step toward finding greater ease in your life. Psychotherapy is about building a greater awareness and understanding of your patterns in life. This allows you to find a sense of spaciousness where, rather than act reactively, you can make more conscious choices and cultivate a stronger sense of self. If you find yourself often feeling anxious or depressed, held back by past traumas, not living the life you want, or lacking direction, then please reach out so I can support you in finding the change you need.
Life doesn't come with a user's guide and all of us struggle at times. In looking for a therapist you have taken a step toward finding greater ease in your life. Psychotherapy is about building a greater awareness and understanding of your patterns in life. This allows you to find a sense of spaciousness where, rather than act reactively, you can make more conscious choices and cultivate a stronger sense of self. If you find yourself often feeling anxious or depressed, held back by past traumas, not living the life you want, or lacking direction, then please reach out so I can support you in finding the change you need.
I am passionate about helping clients navigate anxiety and relationship challenges. This includes high functioning anxiety (stress, burnout, & perfectionism), generalised anxiety (overthinking & catastrophising), OCD intrusive thoughts, panic, social anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, difficulty navigating relationships, being self-critical or doubting oneself, people-pleasing, & excessive guilt. The way we relate to ourselves, and others, is fundamental to our mental health. Anxiety can place significant strain on relationships, just as difficulties in our relationships can, in turn, heighten feelings of anxiety.
I am passionate about helping clients navigate anxiety and relationship challenges. This includes high functioning anxiety (stress, burnout, & perfectionism), generalised anxiety (overthinking & catastrophising), OCD intrusive thoughts, panic, social anxiety, difficulty managing emotions, difficulty navigating relationships, being self-critical or doubting oneself, people-pleasing, & excessive guilt. The way we relate to ourselves, and others, is fundamental to our mental health. Anxiety can place significant strain on relationships, just as difficulties in our relationships can, in turn, heighten feelings of anxiety.
Hi, I’m Jade. I’m a psychologist with over 11 years of clinical experience providing evidence-based therapy to adolescents (16+) and adults.
I offer a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed space where we can work collaboratively toward your goals. My approach is culturally sensitive and tailored to your individual needs.
I have a special interest in anxiety, depression (including bipolar disorder), trauma and PTSD, ADHD, ASD, and relationship challenges.
I integrate EMDR and other evidence-based therapies to help clients process difficult experiences, reduce distress, and develop practical strategies for lasting change.
Hi, I’m Jade. I’m a psychologist with over 11 years of clinical experience providing evidence-based therapy to adolescents (16+) and adults.
I offer a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed space where we can work collaboratively toward your goals. My approach is culturally sensitive and tailored to your individual needs.
I have a special interest in anxiety, depression (including bipolar disorder), trauma and PTSD, ADHD, ASD, and relationship challenges.
I integrate EMDR and other evidence-based therapies to help clients process difficult experiences, reduce distress, and develop practical strategies for lasting change.
I specialise in supporting women and adults through significant life transitions such as career changes, parenting challenges, menopause, and caregiving.
My ideal client is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or at a crossroads — often after years of being the one others rely on. They may be navigating a life change, burnout, or simply feeling disconnected from themselves. They want clarity, emotional support, and practical tools to manage anxiety, build resilience, and reconnect with what matters. Above all, they’re seeking a safe, compassionate space to feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.
I specialise in supporting women and adults through significant life transitions such as career changes, parenting challenges, menopause, and caregiving.
My ideal client is feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or at a crossroads — often after years of being the one others rely on. They may be navigating a life change, burnout, or simply feeling disconnected from themselves. They want clarity, emotional support, and practical tools to manage anxiety, build resilience, and reconnect with what matters. Above all, they’re seeking a safe, compassionate space to feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, body image issues, relationship and parenting issues pregnancy support and personal development.
Iris is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping clients improve their psychological health and wellbeing. Iris is experienced in working with people from all walks of life, in a range of settings including public hospitals, universities, not for profit organisations and private practice. She can provide treatment for a broad range of presenting issues, and has a special interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and chronic pain. Iris also works with clients struggling to adjust to stressful life changes, pre and post-natal mental health issues and identity issues.
I work with clients who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, body image issues, relationship and parenting issues pregnancy support and personal development.
Iris is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping clients improve their psychological health and wellbeing. Iris is experienced in working with people from all walks of life, in a range of settings including public hospitals, universities, not for profit organisations and private practice. She can provide treatment for a broad range of presenting issues, and has a special interest in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and chronic pain. Iris also works with clients struggling to adjust to stressful life changes, pre and post-natal mental health issues and identity issues.
I work with individuals who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm and are ready to explore what’s beneath the surface. They may face unresolved trauma, emotional struggles, or relationship challenges. They seek a safe, supportive space to gain clarity and untangle their feelings. Their goal is to feel balanced, connected to their true self, and empowered to navigate life with confidence. They’re motivated by a desire for growth and a deeper sense of peace, authenticity, and fulfillment.
I work with individuals who feel stuck in patterns of anxiety, self-doubt, or overwhelm and are ready to explore what’s beneath the surface. They may face unresolved trauma, emotional struggles, or relationship challenges. They seek a safe, supportive space to gain clarity and untangle their feelings. Their goal is to feel balanced, connected to their true self, and empowered to navigate life with confidence. They’re motivated by a desire for growth and a deeper sense of peace, authenticity, and fulfillment.
Drawing on a number of theoretical frameworks & approaches, my areas of special interest include assessment, parenting support, training and professional development, learning difficulties, behavioral challenges, trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, ASD and ADHD.
As a psychologist, I feel privileged, to observe & work with the difficult life experiences, which lead individuals to engage in therapy. I believe that therapy is a form of self-exploration & learning. In sessions, I use safe, containing ways to help clients process their thoughts and feelings, gaining insight and understanding, so that they can navigate the world around them, with a sense of confidence, purpose and hope. I help clients develop skills to manage their discomfort, pain, uncertainty and fear, to facilitate change in their lives and improve their overall sense of well-being.
Drawing on a number of theoretical frameworks & approaches, my areas of special interest include assessment, parenting support, training and professional development, learning difficulties, behavioral challenges, trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, ASD and ADHD.
As a psychologist, I feel privileged, to observe & work with the difficult life experiences, which lead individuals to engage in therapy. I believe that therapy is a form of self-exploration & learning. In sessions, I use safe, containing ways to help clients process their thoughts and feelings, gaining insight and understanding, so that they can navigate the world around them, with a sense of confidence, purpose and hope. I help clients develop skills to manage their discomfort, pain, uncertainty and fear, to facilitate change in their lives and improve their overall sense of well-being.
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Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.
When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.
How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.