Psychologists and Therapists for Adults in South Melbourne, VIC
We are a team of Psychologists who are clinically endorsed, registered and provisionally registered professionals. We offer psychological counselling over a full range of mental health disorders and a variety of special focuses. We know that Psychology Practices are booked out for the next 6 months -1 year and waitlisted although we have expanded our professional team to meet the demand. We now have both Psychologists and Provisional Psychologists available for an immediate start.
We are a team of Psychologists who are clinically endorsed, registered and provisionally registered professionals. We offer psychological counselling over a full range of mental health disorders and a variety of special focuses. We know that Psychology Practices are booked out for the next 6 months -1 year and waitlisted although we have expanded our professional team to meet the demand. We now have both Psychologists and Provisional Psychologists available for an immediate start.
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?
I am known for my unconventional ways of working which works well with children and young adults.
I enjoy observing individuals behaviour and gently searching ways to tap in to help the individual. Just because one person may have the same diagnosis as the next does not mean that the same techniques will work. I enjoy supporting parents, siblings and teachers. A open holistic manner = best results.
I am known for my unconventional ways of working which works well with children and young adults.
I enjoy observing individuals behaviour and gently searching ways to tap in to help the individual. Just because one person may have the same diagnosis as the next does not mean that the same techniques will work. I enjoy supporting parents, siblings and teachers. A open holistic manner = best results.
I exclusively work with crickerers (young amateurs, semi-pro, pro or elite), sport parents, performers & sport team coaches. I help you with the psychological shifts needed to transition through the different stages of your sporting career. EG: From Semi-pro to Pro or from Pro to Elite. Before you even get to that level, you need to know you belong there. All the issues you are experiencing in your sport stem from that core issue. That is the essence of my work.
I exclusively work with crickerers (young amateurs, semi-pro, pro or elite), sport parents, performers & sport team coaches. I help you with the psychological shifts needed to transition through the different stages of your sporting career. EG: From Semi-pro to Pro or from Pro to Elite. Before you even get to that level, you need to know you belong there. All the issues you are experiencing in your sport stem from that core issue. That is the essence of my work.
Therapeutic growth begins in a warm, collaborative sanctuary where you feel deeply heard, safely understood, and genuinely respected. As an AHPRA-registered Provisional Psychologist, I blend current evidence-based research with a compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming approach. Whether you are navigating workplace burnout, exploring diaspora identity, or seeking lifespan support for neurodivergence, I will walk collaboratively alongside you to build emotional insight, practical strengths, and authentic psychological wellbeing.
Therapeutic growth begins in a warm, collaborative sanctuary where you feel deeply heard, safely understood, and genuinely respected. As an AHPRA-registered Provisional Psychologist, I blend current evidence-based research with a compassionate, neurodiversity-affirming approach. Whether you are navigating workplace burnout, exploring diaspora identity, or seeking lifespan support for neurodivergence, I will walk collaboratively alongside you to build emotional insight, practical strengths, and authentic psychological wellbeing.
I support adults presenting with a wide variety of psychological issues using a range of therapeutic approaches, predominantly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness techniques.
Feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed? Are you struggling to work through some more challenging emotions and thoughts that may be re-occurring for you? Or are you stuck, lacking direction or finding it hard to find the motivation required to achieve your goals? My approach is to build a trusting and supportive partnership with you and to help you to identify the actions you require to best manage your stress levels and to achieve the things in life that are most important to you.
I support adults presenting with a wide variety of psychological issues using a range of therapeutic approaches, predominantly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness techniques.
Feeling stressed, anxious, overwhelmed? Are you struggling to work through some more challenging emotions and thoughts that may be re-occurring for you? Or are you stuck, lacking direction or finding it hard to find the motivation required to achieve your goals? My approach is to build a trusting and supportive partnership with you and to help you to identify the actions you require to best manage your stress levels and to achieve the things in life that are most important to you.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and over nine years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. I strive to create a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard and supported. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person's unique needs, helping them navigate challenges and achieve lasting wellbeing.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology and over nine years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. I strive to create a warm, safe, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard and supported. My approach is collaborative and tailored to each person's unique needs, helping them navigate challenges and achieve lasting wellbeing.
I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist offering individual therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychoanalytic theories which focus on gaining a deeper understanding of the self and one’s subjective experience. Rather than targeting symptoms in isolation, psychoanalytic psychotherapy seeks to uncover the underlying unconscious processes that shape patterns of thought, feeling and behaviour.
I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist offering individual therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in psychoanalytic theories which focus on gaining a deeper understanding of the self and one’s subjective experience. Rather than targeting symptoms in isolation, psychoanalytic psychotherapy seeks to uncover the underlying unconscious processes that shape patterns of thought, feeling and behaviour.
I strongly believe that psychological support should be a possibility for everyone, not just a luxury for the few. I am a trained Counselling professional with a passion for helping women like you fall in love with their minds and bodies, live their true emotions and find new ways to improve their well-being. I can support you while you learn more about your emotions and bodily resources, discover how to increase your self-esteem and become more resilient by overcoming your limiting beliefs about your beautiful self.
I strongly believe that psychological support should be a possibility for everyone, not just a luxury for the few. I am a trained Counselling professional with a passion for helping women like you fall in love with their minds and bodies, live their true emotions and find new ways to improve their well-being. I can support you while you learn more about your emotions and bodily resources, discover how to increase your self-esteem and become more resilient by overcoming your limiting beliefs about your beautiful self.
I work with adults whose lives have been shaped by abusive family systems or controlling relationships.
This practice offers specialist counselling for individuals impacted by abusive and controlling relationships, with a strong focus on emotional safety and autonomy.
• Understanding of emotional and physical abuse with coercive control
• Explicit support for low or no contact decisions
• Client paced, trauma informed care
I work with adults whose lives have been shaped by abusive family systems or controlling relationships.
This practice offers specialist counselling for individuals impacted by abusive and controlling relationships, with a strong focus on emotional safety and autonomy.
• Understanding of emotional and physical abuse with coercive control
• Explicit support for low or no contact decisions
• Client paced, trauma informed care
Hi, my name is Thahani and I am a registered psychologist with experience supporting people across the lifespan, including those living with disability. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges, feel empowered, and work through relationship difficulties.
Hi, my name is Thahani and I am a registered psychologist with experience supporting people across the lifespan, including those living with disability. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate challenges, feel empowered, and work through relationship difficulties.
Natalie is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with areas of interest including depression, anxiety, and single-incident and complex PTSD. She also works with relationship difficulties and recovery from family violence, as well as perinatal and perimenopausal transitions.
Natalie is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with areas of interest including depression, anxiety, and single-incident and complex PTSD. She also works with relationship difficulties and recovery from family violence, as well as perinatal and perimenopausal transitions.
In addition, I counsel adults with symptoms of autism such as rigid thinking, communication challenges and excess emotional distress.
I initially look at emotional patterns in relationships, at family, substance use, sleep and productivity. Ultimately, I focus on managing the amygdala - the "fight / flight / freeze / fawn" centre, or "dinosaur" brain that alerts us to risk. Client psychoeducation & developing a trusting clinical rapport between us are also critical to successful therapy.
In addition, I counsel adults with symptoms of autism such as rigid thinking, communication challenges and excess emotional distress.
I initially look at emotional patterns in relationships, at family, substance use, sleep and productivity. Ultimately, I focus on managing the amygdala - the "fight / flight / freeze / fawn" centre, or "dinosaur" brain that alerts us to risk. Client psychoeducation & developing a trusting clinical rapport between us are also critical to successful therapy.
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.
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 adults, couples and older teenagers looking for solutions.
Trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy & Somatic Experiencing, I have experience working with the nervous system and trauma, ADHD and emotional regulation, depression and anxiety. I am continually updating myself in the latest neuro-scientific research and committed to providing a non-oppressive practice, acknowledging your culture and unique circumstances.
I work with adults, couples and older teenagers looking for solutions.
Trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy & Somatic Experiencing, I have experience working with the nervous system and trauma, ADHD and emotional regulation, depression and anxiety. I am continually updating myself in the latest neuro-scientific research and committed to providing a non-oppressive practice, acknowledging your culture and unique circumstances.
As a dedicated and interpersonal child and parent psychotherapist, I specialise in counselling and therapeutically coaching parents and/or carers using Filial and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, an approach that is backed by neuroscience and is strictly evidence-based. I see parents of children with psychological, psychosocial and communication issues, including Neurodivergent children and children with developmental delays or disabilities, through the individualised therapeutic involvement with parents and/or carers. I have a special interest in Integrating Child-Centred Play Therapy with Gestalt speech acquisition.
As a dedicated and interpersonal child and parent psychotherapist, I specialise in counselling and therapeutically coaching parents and/or carers using Filial and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, an approach that is backed by neuroscience and is strictly evidence-based. I see parents of children with psychological, psychosocial and communication issues, including Neurodivergent children and children with developmental delays or disabilities, through the individualised therapeutic involvement with parents and/or carers. I have a special interest in Integrating Child-Centred Play Therapy with Gestalt speech acquisition.
I work with adults experiencing all kinds of concerns—chronic, acute, relational, or deeply private.
I'm a qualified counsellor with a background in visual art. In sculpture, my process is one of layering and uncovering—of allowing for something unexpected to emerge through close attention and curiosity. In a similar way, therapy can bring patterns, memories, and underlying meanings into focus. As a therapist, I offer a space where people can discuss their thoughts, feelings, and personal history in an environment that is open, confidential, and free from judgement. My role is not to provide advice or ready-made solutions, but to support the process of exploration and encourage curiosity along the way.
I work with adults experiencing all kinds of concerns—chronic, acute, relational, or deeply private.
I'm a qualified counsellor with a background in visual art. In sculpture, my process is one of layering and uncovering—of allowing for something unexpected to emerge through close attention and curiosity. In a similar way, therapy can bring patterns, memories, and underlying meanings into focus. As a therapist, I offer a space where people can discuss their thoughts, feelings, and personal history in an environment that is open, confidential, and free from judgement. My role is not to provide advice or ready-made solutions, but to support the process of exploration and encourage curiosity along the way.
Navigating the intricate landscape of mental health, I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged individuals.
At Heal&Heal Therapy, I strive to spread healing compassion globally. By guiding clients to tap into their body-mind's wisdom, I foster self-discovery and empower them to hold space for personal experiences. I specialize in mental health counseling, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and transpersonal regression therapy.
Navigating the intricate landscape of mental health, I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged individuals.
At Heal&Heal Therapy, I strive to spread healing compassion globally. By guiding clients to tap into their body-mind's wisdom, I foster self-discovery and empower them to hold space for personal experiences. I specialize in mental health counseling, trauma-informed care, mindfulness, and transpersonal regression therapy.
I aspire to be a warm, engaging and non-judgmental clinical psychologist who is passionate about improving the well-being and growth of my clients. I practice a holistic and empowering approach in therapy to help clients better cope with challenging life situations and reach their potential. I have worked as a clinical psychologist for 13 years, primarily in private clinics. Before becoming a clinical psychologist, I spent several years abroad as a social worker and teaching at universities.
I aspire to be a warm, engaging and non-judgmental clinical psychologist who is passionate about improving the well-being and growth of my clients. I practice a holistic and empowering approach in therapy to help clients better cope with challenging life situations and reach their potential. I have worked as a clinical psychologist for 13 years, primarily in private clinics. Before becoming a clinical psychologist, I spent several years abroad as a social worker and teaching at universities.
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
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FAQ - About Adult Counselling
Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in Australia hold various credentials depending on their training. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and their qualifications and practice are overseen by these professional organisations. Psychologists must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and have professional designations such as Clinical Psychologist, General Psychologist, or Counselling Psychologist. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.