Intervention Psychologists and Therapists in Shepparton, VIC

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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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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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The Bendigo Rainbow Hub
Psychiatrist, FRANZCP
Serves Area
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
(03) 5449 7610 View (03) 5449 7610
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Clair Sara Martin
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Serves Area
I believe that seeking support takes courage, and my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, focusing on your unique experiences, abilities, and goals. I work with young people and adults to help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I also offer clinical supervision to support other practitioners in their professional development.
I believe that seeking support takes courage, and my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, focusing on your unique experiences, abilities, and goals. I work with young people and adults to help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I also offer clinical supervision to support other practitioners in their professional development.
(02) 5944 5487 View (02) 5944 5487

Online Therapists

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Jezreel Besterwitch
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
I've had the privilege of supporting clients from many walks of life across the lifespan. Having lived in rural Tasmania, I understand country town life. I have experience working with childhood trauma, relationships, and grief-and-loss counselling, and I bring a strong attachment focus to therapy. I also have experience supporting people with neurospicy brains; you will find my approach strength-based and neuro-affirming. I like to bring my sense of creativity to each session, as ever-changing life requires finding effective and evidence-based strategies to meet needs.
I've had the privilege of supporting clients from many walks of life across the lifespan. Having lived in rural Tasmania, I understand country town life. I have experience working with childhood trauma, relationships, and grief-and-loss counselling, and I bring a strong attachment focus to therapy. I also have experience supporting people with neurospicy brains; you will find my approach strength-based and neuro-affirming. I like to bring my sense of creativity to each session, as ever-changing life requires finding effective and evidence-based strategies to meet needs.
(03) 8104 9454 View (03) 8104 9454
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Kim Thomas
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Rosanna, VIC 3084
Individually tailored sessions to help each person improve their mental health. Flexible, supportive help to grow and change for the better. Kim has worked within the NDIS framework with complex clients and utilises a variety of techniques to give you strategies and insight towards improved mental health. With an interest in trauma, Kim utilises EMDR as well as a variety of frameworks.. As well as rooms and online options, Kim will walk and talk and in some circumstances, travel to clients.
Individually tailored sessions to help each person improve their mental health. Flexible, supportive help to grow and change for the better. Kim has worked within the NDIS framework with complex clients and utilises a variety of techniques to give you strategies and insight towards improved mental health. With an interest in trauma, Kim utilises EMDR as well as a variety of frameworks.. As well as rooms and online options, Kim will walk and talk and in some circumstances, travel to clients.
(03) 8797 2164 View (03) 8797 2164
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Katia Cannalonga
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Niddrie, VIC 3042
Hi, I'm Katia Cannalonga - a registered Psychologist. I work closely with clients to clarify their goals and empower them with the tools and insights needed to manage symptoms, build resilience, and create lasting change in their mental health and wellbeing. This is achieved through evidence based therapies including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing and emotion-focused therapy.
Hi, I'm Katia Cannalonga - a registered Psychologist. I work closely with clients to clarify their goals and empower them with the tools and insights needed to manage symptoms, build resilience, and create lasting change in their mental health and wellbeing. This is achieved through evidence based therapies including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing and emotion-focused therapy.
(03) 7303 3418 View (03) 7303 3418
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Patti Suebsamarn - BeSolace Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I support adults from Asian and migrant backgrounds who are navigating relationship challenges, family pressure, identity, and belonging. You may find it hard to express your needs, set boundaries, or feel like you truly fit in with family, friends, partners, or social circles. I can offer a safe space to understand these patterns, explore what feels heavy, and feel more connected to yourself. I offer online counselling across Australia in English and Thai, with low-cost private sessions, no GP referral required, and limited after-hours sessions available.
I support adults from Asian and migrant backgrounds who are navigating relationship challenges, family pressure, identity, and belonging. You may find it hard to express your needs, set boundaries, or feel like you truly fit in with family, friends, partners, or social circles. I can offer a safe space to understand these patterns, explore what feels heavy, and feel more connected to yourself. I offer online counselling across Australia in English and Thai, with low-cost private sessions, no GP referral required, and limited after-hours sessions available.
(03) 7303 3628 View (03) 7303 3628
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Calm Speak Space
Social Worker, AMHSW
Online Only
We help all people and have worked across youth, to older people. We have experience in working with neurodiverse people and neurotypical people. We specialize in working with youth, Autistic people and ADHD people. We also specialize is working with individuals whom have anxiety, depression, dissociative disorder, panic attack, self harm and suicide ideation.
We help all people and have worked across youth, to older people. We have experience in working with neurodiverse people and neurotypical people. We specialize in working with youth, Autistic people and ADHD people. We also specialize is working with individuals whom have anxiety, depression, dissociative disorder, panic attack, self harm and suicide ideation.
(03) 7302 2848 View (03) 7302 2848
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The Safe Soul Space Counselling & Hypnotherapy
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Craigieburn, VIC 3064
Calm your mind…! Regain Control…! Counselling helps you handle life's ups and down, look after your mental wellbeing, and build tools to cope with whatever comes your way… You may feel stuck or overwhelmed, but you know something needs to shift. You are looking to better understand their emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and build healthier connections. your hope is to feel more grounded, self-aware, and at peace in your daily life. Even if the process feels hard at times, you're open to support and ready to take steps toward lasting change.
Calm your mind…! Regain Control…! Counselling helps you handle life's ups and down, look after your mental wellbeing, and build tools to cope with whatever comes your way… You may feel stuck or overwhelmed, but you know something needs to shift. You are looking to better understand their emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and build healthier connections. your hope is to feel more grounded, self-aware, and at peace in your daily life. Even if the process feels hard at times, you're open to support and ready to take steps toward lasting change.
(03) 7302 8161 View (03) 7302 8161
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Vimal Doad
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Balwyn North, VIC 3104
I work with clients across the lifespan (ages 8+) who are dealing with anxiety, adjustment difficulties, depression, grief, stress, trauma and relationship difficulties. I have an interest in working with neurodivergent clients and South Asian mental health.
I work with clients across the lifespan (ages 8+) who are dealing with anxiety, adjustment difficulties, depression, grief, stress, trauma and relationship difficulties. I have an interest in working with neurodivergent clients and South Asian mental health.
(03) 9071 2428 View (03) 9071 2428
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Kathryn Anne Fortuna
Counsellor, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Bendigo, VIC 3550
Counsellor. Relationship Counsellor. Workplace Wellness. Organisations. The Anna Centres Business Development Counsellor. EAP Specialist. Specialising in Relationship Counselling. Your relationship with yourself and others. This includes building strong communication, respect and intimacy. I also support Families, Individuals and Teens to explore their feelings, clear old patterns, ignite self-awareness, build resourcefulness and feel more purposeful. I offer support with relationship building, parenting, clarity of thoughts, addressing behaviours, thought patterns & issues like anxiety & stress.
Counsellor. Relationship Counsellor. Workplace Wellness. Organisations. The Anna Centres Business Development Counsellor. EAP Specialist. Specialising in Relationship Counselling. Your relationship with yourself and others. This includes building strong communication, respect and intimacy. I also support Families, Individuals and Teens to explore their feelings, clear old patterns, ignite self-awareness, build resourcefulness and feel more purposeful. I offer support with relationship building, parenting, clarity of thoughts, addressing behaviours, thought patterns & issues like anxiety & stress.
(03) 4420 9660 View (03) 4420 9660
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Rodney Walsh
Psychologist, MPsych, MACPA
Ringwood East, VIC 3135
Rodney is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been providing help to Ringwood and the surrounding community since 2015. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a Fellow of the APS Clinical College, as well as a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
Rodney is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been providing help to Ringwood and the surrounding community since 2015. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a Fellow of the APS Clinical College, as well as a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
(03) 6144 6129 View (03) 6144 6129
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Ajani Wadood
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Wollert, VIC 3750
Ajani has worked in a range of roles including a registered teacher, NDIS Key worker, Early intervention specialist and Autism Specialist
We offer professional and compassionate therapy for individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. We use evidence-based practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotional freedom therapy ,Self regulation stratergies and playtherapy.
Ajani has worked in a range of roles including a registered teacher, NDIS Key worker, Early intervention specialist and Autism Specialist
We offer professional and compassionate therapy for individuals of all ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. We use evidence-based practices, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Emotional freedom therapy ,Self regulation stratergies and playtherapy.
(03) 7302 2874 View (03) 7302 2874
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Bird Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Perhaps you are having a hard time managing your closest relationships or embarking on a major life change (e.g. starting a family, retiring, grief and trauma). Or you have recently been medically diagnosed with a condition in a sea of health problems or stressors that you are struggling to manage. I am committed to integrating my expertise in working in the highly nuanced area between mental and physical health. My approaches are innovative, drawing on the science of movement, somatic work and evidence-based talk therapies with the ultimate purpose of growing your self-suffiency in overcoming adversity.
Perhaps you are having a hard time managing your closest relationships or embarking on a major life change (e.g. starting a family, retiring, grief and trauma). Or you have recently been medically diagnosed with a condition in a sea of health problems or stressors that you are struggling to manage. I am committed to integrating my expertise in working in the highly nuanced area between mental and physical health. My approaches are innovative, drawing on the science of movement, somatic work and evidence-based talk therapies with the ultimate purpose of growing your self-suffiency in overcoming adversity.
0405 939 886 View 0405 939 886
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Amber Blackwell-MacGilp
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Amber has extensive experience working with individuals aged 4 to 65, supporting a wide range of mental health concerns, including: Anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, phobias); Depression and mood disorders, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, Self-esteem and identity concerns, Relationship and interpersonal difficulties. Amber is passionate about helping clients build confidence and resilience. Amber has comprehensive psychological assessments for Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability to assist in diagnosis and support planning.
Amber has extensive experience working with individuals aged 4 to 65, supporting a wide range of mental health concerns, including: Anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, phobias); Depression and mood disorders, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, Self-esteem and identity concerns, Relationship and interpersonal difficulties. Amber is passionate about helping clients build confidence and resilience. Amber has comprehensive psychological assessments for Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability to assist in diagnosis and support planning.
(03) 7303 3425 View (03) 7303 3425
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Rosannah Garvie
Social Worker, AASW
Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
I am providing consultation and supervision for professionals who work in private practice, who are looking for support or advice in responding to family violence in their role. I am a Social Worker with over 11 years of experience in supporting a variety of needs in community, hospital and public mental health services, as well as within specialist family violence services. Whether you are an experienced professional or a graduate, secondary consultation can help you navigate best practice and understand referral pathways. I can help maintain ethical and professional accountability to your client and your practice.
I am providing consultation and supervision for professionals who work in private practice, who are looking for support or advice in responding to family violence in their role. I am a Social Worker with over 11 years of experience in supporting a variety of needs in community, hospital and public mental health services, as well as within specialist family violence services. Whether you are an experienced professional or a graduate, secondary consultation can help you navigate best practice and understand referral pathways. I can help maintain ethical and professional accountability to your client and your practice.
0493 004 330 View 0493 004 330
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Ryan McKenzie
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
Ryan is a registered psychologist with a gentle, empathetic therapy style. Ryan has a calm, reflective personality and a focus on promoting client self-efficacy. Ryan draws from several therapeutic frameworks to support his clients, including ACT, EMDR and psychodynamic perspectives. Ryan aims to work together with his clients to build a collaborative understanding of presenting concerns at their most fundamental levels.
Ryan is a registered psychologist with a gentle, empathetic therapy style. Ryan has a calm, reflective personality and a focus on promoting client self-efficacy. Ryan draws from several therapeutic frameworks to support his clients, including ACT, EMDR and psychodynamic perspectives. Ryan aims to work together with his clients to build a collaborative understanding of presenting concerns at their most fundamental levels.
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Speppermint Journeys
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Hillside, VIC 3037
I work with children and young adults with a focus on ASD, education, trauma and positive psychology. I am a Psychologist who has undertaken additional training in autism spectrum disorder and Developmental Trauma. I have 6 years’ experience working with families and young people in relation to education, parenting practices, relationships and behaviour change. I use a fun, creative, and energetic style and I’m told I have a calming effect on my clients. I can stay calm during a very difficult session and provide comfort where required.
I work with children and young adults with a focus on ASD, education, trauma and positive psychology. I am a Psychologist who has undertaken additional training in autism spectrum disorder and Developmental Trauma. I have 6 years’ experience working with families and young people in relation to education, parenting practices, relationships and behaviour change. I use a fun, creative, and energetic style and I’m told I have a calming effect on my clients. I can stay calm during a very difficult session and provide comfort where required.
(03) 7302 2571 View (03) 7302 2571
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Josephine Borg
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Essendon North, VIC 3041
I help NDIS participants, families, and support teams understand behaviour through a trauma‑informed, compassionate lens. My approach blends psychology, behaviour support, and human‑centred design to create environments where people feel safe, respected, and empowered. I provide functional behaviour assessments, interim & comprehensive behaviour support plans, restrictive practice reduction, capacity‑building sessions and collaborative support with families, schools, SIL/SDA, and support coordinators.
I help NDIS participants, families, and support teams understand behaviour through a trauma‑informed, compassionate lens. My approach blends psychology, behaviour support, and human‑centred design to create environments where people feel safe, respected, and empowered. I provide functional behaviour assessments, interim & comprehensive behaviour support plans, restrictive practice reduction, capacity‑building sessions and collaborative support with families, schools, SIL/SDA, and support coordinators.
(03) 8104 9494 View (03) 8104 9494
Intervention Therapists
How does an intervention work?
An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behaviour and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behaviour has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.

How effective are interventions?
There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.

What are the limitations of interventions?
While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.

Are there alternatives to interventions?
Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.