Codependency Psychologists and Therapists in Shepparton, VIC

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Full Colour Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Shepparton, VIC 3630
Are you... questioning long-held beliefs? integrating a neurodivergence diagnosis? exploring your sexuality or gender? adjusting to chronic illness, disability or perimenopause? healing from religious trauma? exhausted from caring for others while neglecting yourself? And... feeling lost or stuck & wanting change? ready to stop forcing yourself into boxes that you don't fit in? ready to find self-acceptance amid complexity? wanting someone who won't pathologise your experiences but will validate them? wanting help with managing anxiety, building self-worth & communicating authentically? needing someone who 'gets' you?
Are you... questioning long-held beliefs? integrating a neurodivergence diagnosis? exploring your sexuality or gender? adjusting to chronic illness, disability or perimenopause? healing from religious trauma? exhausted from caring for others while neglecting yourself? And... feeling lost or stuck & wanting change? ready to stop forcing yourself into boxes that you don't fit in? ready to find self-acceptance amid complexity? wanting someone who won't pathologise your experiences but will validate them? wanting help with managing anxiety, building self-worth & communicating authentically? needing someone who 'gets' you?
(03) 4829 3849 View (03) 4829 3849
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Flourish Counselling & Psychosocial Support
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
I support people who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck. As a registered counsellor in Echuca and psychosocial recovery coach, I offer trauma‑informed counselling that feels safe, warm, and grounded. At Flourish Counselling & Psychosocial Support, I help clients understand their patterns, regulate their nervous system, and rebuild self‑trust. Together we create practical, sustainable change so you can feel more like yourself again.
I support people who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck. As a registered counsellor in Echuca and psychosocial recovery coach, I offer trauma‑informed counselling that feels safe, warm, and grounded. At Flourish Counselling & Psychosocial Support, I help clients understand their patterns, regulate their nervous system, and rebuild self‑trust. Together we create practical, sustainable change so you can feel more like yourself again.
(03) 4421 6530 View (03) 4421 6530
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Lachlan King
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I currently offer telehealth psychology appointments, with weekday availability. Sessions can be held via video, phone, or secure messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable for you. I work with older children, adolescents, and adults who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wanting to better understand themselves. This includes support for anxiety, low mood, neurodiversity (including Autism and ADHD), body image and fitness-related challenges, sexuality, relationships, and life transitions. I also have experience in assessing both Autism and ADHD using neuroaffirming approaches.
I currently offer telehealth psychology appointments, with weekday availability. Sessions can be held via video, phone, or secure messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable for you. I work with older children, adolescents, and adults who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wanting to better understand themselves. This includes support for anxiety, low mood, neurodiversity (including Autism and ADHD), body image and fitness-related challenges, sexuality, relationships, and life transitions. I also have experience in assessing both Autism and ADHD using neuroaffirming approaches.
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Light the Way Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
Brianna King is a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with adults seeking meaningful change in their lives, relationships, and families. She supports individuals, couples, and parents to break unhelpful patterns, develop self-awareness, and build stronger, healthier connections.
Brianna King is a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with adults seeking meaningful change in their lives, relationships, and families. She supports individuals, couples, and parents to break unhelpful patterns, develop self-awareness, and build stronger, healthier connections.
(08) 9932 0333 View (08) 9932 0333
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Kyssanda Robinson
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
You’re the strong one. High-functioning, self-aware, always showing up for others — but quietly battling burnout, self-doubt, and anxious relationships. You crave boundaries, clarity, and deeper self-trust. You want to stop spiraling in your head and start feeling safe in your body and relationships. You're not broken — you're exhausted from surviving. You want to feel steady, empowered, and finally free of patterns that no longer serve you — in love, work, and within yourself.
You’re the strong one. High-functioning, self-aware, always showing up for others — but quietly battling burnout, self-doubt, and anxious relationships. You crave boundaries, clarity, and deeper self-trust. You want to stop spiraling in your head and start feeling safe in your body and relationships. You're not broken — you're exhausted from surviving. You want to feel steady, empowered, and finally free of patterns that no longer serve you — in love, work, and within yourself.
(08) 9126 9429 View (08) 9126 9429
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Andrea Morrison
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Online Only
Christian Counsellor working with people who have been through trauma, as well as in all general areas of counselling and mental health. I love watching how God moves in this space - and the growth and transformation that my clients experience as a result. I work in the online counselling and coaching space so I can work with anyone regardless of location or limitation. I offer a free 15- minute video call prior to bookings to allow for you to decide whether I am the counsellor for you. I have trained with the Australian Institute of Family Counselling and I am accredited with the ACA. I have lived experience.
Christian Counsellor working with people who have been through trauma, as well as in all general areas of counselling and mental health. I love watching how God moves in this space - and the growth and transformation that my clients experience as a result. I work in the online counselling and coaching space so I can work with anyone regardless of location or limitation. I offer a free 15- minute video call prior to bookings to allow for you to decide whether I am the counsellor for you. I have trained with the Australian Institute of Family Counselling and I am accredited with the ACA. I have lived experience.
(08) 6835 6271 View (08) 6835 6271

More Therapists Nearby

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Renee Melges
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Renee Melges is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology. She has over 25 years experience working as a Psychologist and combines eastern and western philosophies to assist the client to maximise their potential and facilitate personal growth. Renee Melges provides Online and In person Holistic Counselling for adults, adolescents and primary school children across Australia. Renee Melges specialises in mood and anxiety disorders.
Renee Melges is a Registered Clinical Psychologist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology. She has over 25 years experience working as a Psychologist and combines eastern and western philosophies to assist the client to maximise their potential and facilitate personal growth. Renee Melges provides Online and In person Holistic Counselling for adults, adolescents and primary school children across Australia. Renee Melges specialises in mood and anxiety disorders.
(03) 8203 5831 View (03) 8203 5831

Online Therapists

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Lavinia McSwain
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Thomastown, VIC 3074
I believe that everyone has a story and that each story is remarkable. I consider it a privilege to be part of your story and to support you along your journey. I am a registered psychologist and a lecturer with more than 16 years of experience working across hospital, community mental health, forensic, and university settings. I have provided psychological assistance to people from all walks of life. I am very aware that one size does not fit all in therapy, so I tailor individual treatment utilising evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT and EMDR.
I believe that everyone has a story and that each story is remarkable. I consider it a privilege to be part of your story and to support you along your journey. I am a registered psychologist and a lecturer with more than 16 years of experience working across hospital, community mental health, forensic, and university settings. I have provided psychological assistance to people from all walks of life. I am very aware that one size does not fit all in therapy, so I tailor individual treatment utilising evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT and EMDR.
(03) 7303 3862 View (03) 7303 3862
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I’m a specialist relationship counsellor, here to support you in building stronger, more connected relationships, whether with a partner, family member, or colleague. I understand how painful it can be when you feel distant from the people who matter most, and how lonely it is when communication breaks down. Using a gentle, structured approach like Emotion Focused Therapy, I’ll help you make sense of your emotions, work through conflict with care, and help you feel truly heard and understood. Let’s talk about what’s really going on: what matters to you, and take the next step together. I offer after hours and weekend appointments.
I’m a specialist relationship counsellor, here to support you in building stronger, more connected relationships, whether with a partner, family member, or colleague. I understand how painful it can be when you feel distant from the people who matter most, and how lonely it is when communication breaks down. Using a gentle, structured approach like Emotion Focused Therapy, I’ll help you make sense of your emotions, work through conflict with care, and help you feel truly heard and understood. Let’s talk about what’s really going on: what matters to you, and take the next step together. I offer after hours and weekend appointments.
0411 785 047 View 0411 785 047
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Time To Thrive-Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Eltham, VIC 3095
Hi, I'm Tamara, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with over fifteen years of experience in helping adults, children, and families find healing and growth. I support children, adolescent and adults who have experienced trauma, are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. My focus is helping people make sense of what happened to them and find safer, steadier ways of relating to themselves and other. Throughout my career, I’ve worked within community service organizations, supporting adults, adolescents & young children, as they rebuild and recover after traumatic experiences.
Hi, I'm Tamara, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with over fifteen years of experience in helping adults, children, and families find healing and growth. I support children, adolescent and adults who have experienced trauma, are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected. My focus is helping people make sense of what happened to them and find safer, steadier ways of relating to themselves and other. Throughout my career, I’ve worked within community service organizations, supporting adults, adolescents & young children, as they rebuild and recover after traumatic experiences.
0430 229 152 View 0430 229 152
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Helen Fraser
Psychologist, MAPS
Online Only
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I focus on helping individuals and couples navigate the challenging terrain of relational trauma, abuse recovery, and relationship transformation. My approach integrates deep psychological work with practical strategies for healing and growth, drawing upon psychoanalytic understanding, EMDR trauma processing, dream analysis, and body-based awareness. Relational trauma can emerge from various experiences, including narcissistic abuse, family estrangement, workplace psychological abuse, and toxic relationship patterns. These experiences often leave deep emotional wounds.
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I focus on helping individuals and couples navigate the challenging terrain of relational trauma, abuse recovery, and relationship transformation. My approach integrates deep psychological work with practical strategies for healing and growth, drawing upon psychoanalytic understanding, EMDR trauma processing, dream analysis, and body-based awareness. Relational trauma can emerge from various experiences, including narcissistic abuse, family estrangement, workplace psychological abuse, and toxic relationship patterns. These experiences often leave deep emotional wounds.
(03) 8595 5347 View (03) 8595 5347
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Abbie Grace Couchman
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I take a relaxed and collaborative approach to therapy and aim to create a space that feels warm, supportive, and genuine. Some people come to therapy with a specific issue they want help with; others are looking to understand longer-standing patterns in themselves or their relationships. I work both short-term and longer-term, and tailor therapy to what feels most helpful. My focus is on creating a safe and honest space where change can unfold at a pace that feels right.
I take a relaxed and collaborative approach to therapy and aim to create a space that feels warm, supportive, and genuine. Some people come to therapy with a specific issue they want help with; others are looking to understand longer-standing patterns in themselves or their relationships. I work both short-term and longer-term, and tailor therapy to what feels most helpful. My focus is on creating a safe and honest space where change can unfold at a pace that feels right.
0480 032 931 View 0480 032 931
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Vanessa Kugathasan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Ivanhoe, VIC 3079
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 illness.
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 illness.
(03) 8400 0598 View (03) 8400 0598
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Asia Swida
Counsellor, MA, AASW
Brunswick East, VIC 3057
I offer online and in-person counselling services to individuals, couples and families. I see counselling as deeply collaborative work, where I seek to understand the unique aspects of each person’s lived experience, tailoring my approach specifically to their needs. I value the co-creation of a warm and respectful therapeutic relationship, centring safety and empowerment. I acknowledge that we all resist the impacts of oppressive systems in unique and creative ways. I work with people towards uncovering the many skills, values, commitments and abilities that might allow for change and healing.
I offer online and in-person counselling services to individuals, couples and families. I see counselling as deeply collaborative work, where I seek to understand the unique aspects of each person’s lived experience, tailoring my approach specifically to their needs. I value the co-creation of a warm and respectful therapeutic relationship, centring safety and empowerment. I acknowledge that we all resist the impacts of oppressive systems in unique and creative ways. I work with people towards uncovering the many skills, values, commitments and abilities that might allow for change and healing.
(02) 5120 0120 View (02) 5120 0120
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Tim Fraser
Psychotherapist, PACFA
5 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Do you frequently worry that your romantic partner won’t care about you as much as you care about them? Or that they won't love you for who you are or be there for you if you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never find people who make you feel this or you never give them the chance to do so, you likely have an attachment issue. I specialise in working with insecure attachment styles, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
Do you frequently worry that your romantic partner won’t care about you as much as you care about them? Or that they won't love you for who you are or be there for you if you open up to them? If you're hoping to feel safe, loved, and accepted in your relationship or friendships, but you can never find people who make you feel this or you never give them the chance to do so, you likely have an attachment issue. I specialise in working with insecure attachment styles, working to help clients find security in a relationship for the first time and to develop a healthier, kinder view of themselves.
(03) 8338 1266 View (03) 8338 1266
D & M Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Preston, VIC 3072
Stan is a registered clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and membership of the Australian Psychological Society. He has 16 years of training and experience and can speak in both Greek and English languages. He also has experience in working with adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples
Stan is a registered clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and membership of the Australian Psychological Society. He has 16 years of training and experience and can speak in both Greek and English languages. He also has experience in working with adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples
0459 620 148 View 0459 620 148
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My name is Joni Bennett, a PACFA accredited Counsellor offering individual psychotherapy, marriage counselling and NDIS counselling in Bendigo, Victoria.
My name is Joni Bennett, a PACFA accredited Counsellor offering individual psychotherapy, marriage counselling and NDIS counselling in Bendigo, Victoria.
(03) 4422 2908 View (03) 4422 2908
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Helen Telfer
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Doncaster East, VIC 3109
Better relationships are life giving but figuring out how to relate can be tricky. We oscillate between feeling connected, then disconnected and we often get stuck in a cycle of misunderstanding. Want to improve your interaction and be understood? Need help to address uncertainty and clarify need? Want insight into why you're getting stuck? Need help to brainstorm options and change the way you relate? We all struggle and we all have issues that we need to address, so let's do it... 0404 480 316
Better relationships are life giving but figuring out how to relate can be tricky. We oscillate between feeling connected, then disconnected and we often get stuck in a cycle of misunderstanding. Want to improve your interaction and be understood? Need help to address uncertainty and clarify need? Want insight into why you're getting stuck? Need help to brainstorm options and change the way you relate? We all struggle and we all have issues that we need to address, so let's do it... 0404 480 316
(08) 9126 9357 View (08) 9126 9357
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Novi C Sutanto
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
1 Endorsed
Coburg, VIC 3058
I work with individuals (and couples) who are interested in learning more about themselves and how they can relate to themselves and others in a healthier way. We all have moments where we could use that extra support, whether it is going through a major life change or wanting one to happen. My door is always open to all kinds of diversity and I strive towards understanding each person's experiences in managing differences, that may show up as anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship issues; as we move towards a deeper sense of belonging and a more rewarding life, through practices in mindfulness and gentle self-inquiry.
I work with individuals (and couples) who are interested in learning more about themselves and how they can relate to themselves and others in a healthier way. We all have moments where we could use that extra support, whether it is going through a major life change or wanting one to happen. My door is always open to all kinds of diversity and I strive towards understanding each person's experiences in managing differences, that may show up as anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship issues; as we move towards a deeper sense of belonging and a more rewarding life, through practices in mindfulness and gentle self-inquiry.
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Connected Family Therapy & Counselling
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Greensborough, VIC 3088
None of us exist in isolation. Our closest relationships influence our life's journey. Whether you are an individual, couple or family, we work together to reflect upon, understand, and enhance your most important connections. I provide a safe and supportive space, filled with warmth, and compassion. An environment of authenticity and active engagement helps to empower you in achieving your goals within each session, and make progress over time to explore and strengthen your connections with yourself, each other, and the generations that came before you; at times and at a pace that suits your needs.
None of us exist in isolation. Our closest relationships influence our life's journey. Whether you are an individual, couple or family, we work together to reflect upon, understand, and enhance your most important connections. I provide a safe and supportive space, filled with warmth, and compassion. An environment of authenticity and active engagement helps to empower you in achieving your goals within each session, and make progress over time to explore and strengthen your connections with yourself, each other, and the generations that came before you; at times and at a pace that suits your needs.
(03) 9605 3541 View (03) 9605 3541
Codependency Therapists
What therapy types help with codependency problems?
Both couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) can help with the relationship difficulties referred to as codependency. Such problems typically include inappropriate feelings of responsibility for a loved one’s destructive behavior, irrational patterns of thinking about such behavior, and family interaction patterns in which the needs of one troubled member override the needs of others in a household.

What happens in therapy for codependency?
Spouses and family members learn and practice how to interact and support each other in a healthy way without sacrificing their own needs or well-being. They learn the limits of their responsibility for their loved ones and correct faulty patterns of thinking and feeling that underlie codependent behavior. Individuals may be encouraged to nurture an array of social relationships and to cultivate their own talents and interests so that they develop a healthy sense of self outside the family.

How does therapy help a person or couple overcome codependency?
Therapy helps people establish healthy ways of being in a relationship. Spouses and family members learn how to nurture and support one another without sacrificing their own needs or allowing the needs of one person to dominate the dynamic. Individuals learn how to say no and set boundaries, and how to maintain their own identity and self-esteem. Therapy helps people understand that they are not responsible for the feelings and actions of others. It also helps individuals deal with the turbulence that can come from living with a person suffering from such conditions as substance abuse and mental illness.

What is the goal of therapy for codependency?
One goal of therapy for codependency is to alleviate feelings of responsibility for and correct irrational patterns of thinking about loved ones whose behavioral problems override the needs of others in a household. Therapy helps people establish healthy boundaries of behavior and speak up for their own needs in a relationship. In addition, people learn how to maintain a healthy relationship, one in which both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity.