Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in South Melbourne, VIC
Our Psychologists and Psychotherapists draw upon Psychoanalytic & Psychodynamic modalities and utilise other evidence based approaches.
The Melbourne Centre of Psychotherapy and Consultancy provides a peaceful environment where you are nurtured & respected. MCPC Psychologists & Psychotherapists work with adults, children & couples to provide therapeutic care for a broad range of mental health and interpersonal issues. Alongside our director Dr Sara Taylor we have 6 practitioners with different areas of expertise. We apply and integrate psychological therapies that best suit your needs, your preferences, and your specific mental health issues.
Our Psychologists and Psychotherapists draw upon Psychoanalytic & Psychodynamic modalities and utilise other evidence based approaches.
The Melbourne Centre of Psychotherapy and Consultancy provides a peaceful environment where you are nurtured & respected. MCPC Psychologists & Psychotherapists work with adults, children & couples to provide therapeutic care for a broad range of mental health and interpersonal issues. Alongside our director Dr Sara Taylor we have 6 practitioners with different areas of expertise. We apply and integrate psychological therapies that best suit your needs, your preferences, and your specific mental health issues.
Vicki Quinton is a Clinical Psychologist and AHPRA approved supervisor with 35 years of clinical experience across education, mental health, forensic and hospital settings. In addition to providing therapy, I have expertise in completing assessments and reports for a range of courts.
Vicki Quinton is a Clinical Psychologist and AHPRA approved supervisor with 35 years of clinical experience across education, mental health, forensic and hospital settings. In addition to providing therapy, I have expertise in completing assessments and reports for a range of courts.
I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist offering individual therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. These may include depression, anxiety, phobia, panic attacks, complex trauma, loss and grief, emotional overwhelm, eating disorders, sexual abuse, personality disorders, low self-esteem, and relationship problems.
I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist offering individual therapy to adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties. These may include depression, anxiety, phobia, panic attacks, complex trauma, loss and grief, emotional overwhelm, eating disorders, sexual abuse, personality disorders, low self-esteem, and relationship problems.
Grounded in psychodynamic principles, she integrates attachment theory, family systems, and present behaviors to foster self-awareness of past influences on present behaviors.
Across her professional psychological practice, Jeniffer has worked with Employers Assistance Programs (EAP), private practice, occupational health and academic educational settings. Her experience spans working with children, young people, families and adults, offering treatment for the full range of mental health and wellbeing issues. Jeniffer is also an accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor. Her services cater to children to adults, with expertise in various areas, including PTSD, phobias, OCD, ADHD, ASD, workplace stress, LGBTQIA+, panic attacks, child behavior, EAP, suicide ideation/attempts, and sleep issues.
Grounded in psychodynamic principles, she integrates attachment theory, family systems, and present behaviors to foster self-awareness of past influences on present behaviors.
Across her professional psychological practice, Jeniffer has worked with Employers Assistance Programs (EAP), private practice, occupational health and academic educational settings. Her experience spans working with children, young people, families and adults, offering treatment for the full range of mental health and wellbeing issues. Jeniffer is also an accredited Psychotherapist and Counsellor. Her services cater to children to adults, with expertise in various areas, including PTSD, phobias, OCD, ADHD, ASD, workplace stress, LGBTQIA+, panic attacks, child behavior, EAP, suicide ideation/attempts, and sleep issues.
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and insight-oriented, drawing on evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, attachment-informed and psychodynamic approaches.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, grief, loss, burnout, substance use, and major life transitions. My approach helps people deepen self-understanding, strengthen relationships, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful change. I also support parents who feel overwhelmed by their child’s emotions or behaviour, especially when their own stress or past trauma is triggered. Therapy helps make sense of these patterns, builds connection, and fosters confidence in responding with empathy and consistency—at home and in school settings.
My approach is gentle, collaborative, and insight-oriented, drawing on evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, attachment-informed and psychodynamic approaches.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, grief, loss, burnout, substance use, and major life transitions. My approach helps people deepen self-understanding, strengthen relationships, develop healthier coping strategies, and create meaningful change. I also support parents who feel overwhelmed by their child’s emotions or behaviour, especially when their own stress or past trauma is triggered. Therapy helps make sense of these patterns, builds connection, and fosters confidence in responding with empathy and consistency—at home and in school settings.
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?
Treatment approaches include schema therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, DBT, motivational interviewing, EMDR, positive psychology, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), and ACT.
South Yarra Psychology sees clients with a wide range of presenting issues. The practice has a team of highly-qualified psychologists. The practice offers a free 10-minute 'psychologist matching appointment' for new clients (via telephone); to discuss their treatment needs and recommend a psychologist who is best suited to these. Appointments (including the free psychologist matching appointment) can be booked through the practice's online booking system (accessible via www.SYP.au). The website also contains profiles on each of the psychologists, with their specific interests and treatment approaches.
Treatment approaches include schema therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, mindfulness-based therapy, DBT, motivational interviewing, EMDR, positive psychology, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), and ACT.
South Yarra Psychology sees clients with a wide range of presenting issues. The practice has a team of highly-qualified psychologists. The practice offers a free 10-minute 'psychologist matching appointment' for new clients (via telephone); to discuss their treatment needs and recommend a psychologist who is best suited to these. Appointments (including the free psychologist matching appointment) can be booked through the practice's online booking system (accessible via www.SYP.au). The website also contains profiles on each of the psychologists, with their specific interests and treatment approaches.
Amanda Florence AThR, MA (La Trobe), BA (Hons) (UAL, London UK), PgDip (VCA), is a professional registered Creative Arts therapist and supervisor offering individual psychotherapy. She has 14 years community and clinical work experience with arts and mental health. Amanda works psychodynamically using a person-centered, humanistic and trauma informed approach which draws from a wide evidence base. By developing a safe non threatening creative environment she is able to support individuals to explore and gain personal insight. An arts therapy session is focussed on the artistic process and requires no previous art skills.
Amanda Florence AThR, MA (La Trobe), BA (Hons) (UAL, London UK), PgDip (VCA), is a professional registered Creative Arts therapist and supervisor offering individual psychotherapy. She has 14 years community and clinical work experience with arts and mental health. Amanda works psychodynamically using a person-centered, humanistic and trauma informed approach which draws from a wide evidence base. By developing a safe non threatening creative environment she is able to support individuals to explore and gain personal insight. An arts therapy session is focussed on the artistic process and requires no previous art skills.
You're in your 20s or early 30s and something feels off, even though you can't fully explain it. You're good at holding things together on the outside. You say yes when you mean no. You're exhausted by how much space other people's feelings take up in your head. You might feel disconnected from yourself, unsure what you actually want, or like the life you're living doesn't quite feel like yours. You're not in crisis, you're just tired of the pattern. You want to understand yourself better, feel less anxious in relationships, and start making choices that actually reflect who you are.
You're in your 20s or early 30s and something feels off, even though you can't fully explain it. You're good at holding things together on the outside. You say yes when you mean no. You're exhausted by how much space other people's feelings take up in your head. You might feel disconnected from yourself, unsure what you actually want, or like the life you're living doesn't quite feel like yours. You're not in crisis, you're just tired of the pattern. You want to understand yourself better, feel less anxious in relationships, and start making choices that actually reflect who you are.
You might be experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, or grieving a loss. Perhaps you feel pressured or stuck and unable to be your true self, impacting your relationships with your partner, colleagues, classmates, or family members. Sometimes memories of family violence or childhood abuse can further complicate your situation, making you feel isolated and disconnected from others. Perhaps you're challenged by relationship challenges. Know that you don't have to be alone with these challenges. Support for your emotional and psychological wellbeing is available. Please contact me to see how I can help.
You might be experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, or grieving a loss. Perhaps you feel pressured or stuck and unable to be your true self, impacting your relationships with your partner, colleagues, classmates, or family members. Sometimes memories of family violence or childhood abuse can further complicate your situation, making you feel isolated and disconnected from others. Perhaps you're challenged by relationship challenges. Know that you don't have to be alone with these challenges. Support for your emotional and psychological wellbeing is available. Please contact me to see how I can help.
In our sessions, I use psychodynamic therapy to help you uncover underlying emotional patterns, and for those experiencing trauma or personality disorders, I incorporate trauma-focused therapy to address the deep emotional wounds and promote healing.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or locked in the same painful patterns—whether in your relationships, your sense of self, or your ability to feel safe in the world. Maybe you've tried to push through it, but the anxiety, shame, or emotional exhaustion keeps coming back. You may not have words for what’s wrong, but you know something needs to change. Whether you're navigating the aftermath of trauma, struggling in your relationship, or feeling trapped by intense emotions or inner criticism, therapy can offer a space to breathe, make sense of what’s happening, and begin to heal.
In our sessions, I use psychodynamic therapy to help you uncover underlying emotional patterns, and for those experiencing trauma or personality disorders, I incorporate trauma-focused therapy to address the deep emotional wounds and promote healing.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or locked in the same painful patterns—whether in your relationships, your sense of self, or your ability to feel safe in the world. Maybe you've tried to push through it, but the anxiety, shame, or emotional exhaustion keeps coming back. You may not have words for what’s wrong, but you know something needs to change. Whether you're navigating the aftermath of trauma, struggling in your relationship, or feeling trapped by intense emotions or inner criticism, therapy can offer a space to breathe, make sense of what’s happening, and begin to heal.
For example, a client presenting with panic attacks may reap full benefit from 4-6 sessions of CBT whereas another client may want to address underlying issues linking back to complex trauma therefore needs longer-term treatment such as psychodynamic therapy.
We are a team of 10 independent psychologists and counsellors based in South Yarra and Blackburn, offering support in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Portuguese. Our practitioners bring 3 to 25 years of experience working with all age groups on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, school/work stress, adjustment to life transitions. Some practitioners also offer specialised expertise, for example,
- Eating disorders
- Child and adolescent therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- Incorporating art and play in therapy
- Marriage and intimate relationship issues
- Issues of neurodivergent communities
For example, a client presenting with panic attacks may reap full benefit from 4-6 sessions of CBT whereas another client may want to address underlying issues linking back to complex trauma therefore needs longer-term treatment such as psychodynamic therapy.
We are a team of 10 independent psychologists and counsellors based in South Yarra and Blackburn, offering support in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Portuguese. Our practitioners bring 3 to 25 years of experience working with all age groups on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, school/work stress, adjustment to life transitions. Some practitioners also offer specialised expertise, for example,
- Eating disorders
- Child and adolescent therapy
- EMDR for trauma
- Incorporating art and play in therapy
- Marriage and intimate relationship issues
- Issues of neurodivergent communities
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'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 also integrate Attachment Theory, Circle of Security, and Psychodynamic Therapy to explore relationship patterns and emotional dynamics.
I’m Claudiana, a Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and cultivate emotional well-being. With a warm and understanding approach, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely.
With specialized training in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy), I tailor therapy to your unique needs.
I also integrate Attachment Theory, Circle of Security, and Psychodynamic Therapy to explore relationship patterns and emotional dynamics.
I’m Claudiana, a Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and cultivate emotional well-being. With a warm and understanding approach, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely.
With specialized training in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and ISTDP (Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy), I tailor therapy to your unique needs.
Dr Maggie Hall is the founder of Inner South Psychology. She is an experienced clinical psychologist who uses a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to treat a wide variety of difficulties in adults of all ages. She has expertise in the treatment of anxiety and depression as well as stress, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, adjustment, life transitions, problems at work, sleep difficulties, loss, grief, addictions and managing difficult emotions.
Dr Maggie Hall is the founder of Inner South Psychology. She is an experienced clinical psychologist who uses a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to treat a wide variety of difficulties in adults of all ages. She has expertise in the treatment of anxiety and depression as well as stress, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, adjustment, life transitions, problems at work, sleep difficulties, loss, grief, addictions and managing difficult emotions.
Carl is an experienced clinical psychologist also trained in the area of human bioscience. Carl uses a holistic approach to comprehensively understand and address the many factors which can undermine mental health, and has particular interest in the mind-body connection and treatment of related disorders. Carl’s experience is broad and informed by work across the lifespan, including specialized work in the area of war and refugee trauma.
Carl is an experienced clinical psychologist also trained in the area of human bioscience. Carl uses a holistic approach to comprehensively understand and address the many factors which can undermine mental health, and has particular interest in the mind-body connection and treatment of related disorders. Carl’s experience is broad and informed by work across the lifespan, including specialized work in the area of war and refugee trauma.
Welcome, just a little about me, I practice Clinical Psychology using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and much of my work is from a psychodynamic perspective, with a welcoming and respectful approach.
I offer a respectful style and a professional process driven by the goals set with clients to reach the desired outcomes. I draw from several therapeutic approaches, techniques and strategies to collaboratively design an intervention that will benefit the client.
Welcome, just a little about me, I practice Clinical Psychology using evidence-based therapeutic approaches and much of my work is from a psychodynamic perspective, with a welcoming and respectful approach.
I offer a respectful style and a professional process driven by the goals set with clients to reach the desired outcomes. I draw from several therapeutic approaches, techniques and strategies to collaboratively design an intervention that will benefit the client.
Jayson is a psychologist with 19 years of experience working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and groups within a range of settings (drug and alcohol, forensic, the LGBTQIA+ community, mental health, sexual health, NDIS, and private practice settings). He has a particular focus on addressing mental health, relationship issues, addiction, trauma and concerns impacting persons from the LGBTQIA+ community.
Jayson is a psychologist with 19 years of experience working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and groups within a range of settings (drug and alcohol, forensic, the LGBTQIA+ community, mental health, sexual health, NDIS, and private practice settings). He has a particular focus on addressing mental health, relationship issues, addiction, trauma and concerns impacting persons from the LGBTQIA+ community.
It gets full-on at times. Life feels demanding, people seem harsh or confusing, the hurt feels overwhelming, and the answers seem so far away. Other times, you’re left wondering what the point of it all is, and whether there is more to life. I want to help however I can. Helping people to understand themselves, navigate relationships, perceive the world more clearly, and discover meaning in life brings me great joy. Even better is helping people find their own innate resources to cope and to heal.
It gets full-on at times. Life feels demanding, people seem harsh or confusing, the hurt feels overwhelming, and the answers seem so far away. Other times, you’re left wondering what the point of it all is, and whether there is more to life. I want to help however I can. Helping people to understand themselves, navigate relationships, perceive the world more clearly, and discover meaning in life brings me great joy. Even better is helping people find their own innate resources to cope and to heal.
Do you feel stuck in the same relationship patterns - whether you’re in a relationship or single? You might feel drawn to unavailable partners, stuck in the same arguments, or choosing people who can’t meet you emotionally. These patterns are changeable, and therapy is where that shift begins.
Do you feel stuck in the same relationship patterns - whether you’re in a relationship or single? You might feel drawn to unavailable partners, stuck in the same arguments, or choosing people who can’t meet you emotionally. These patterns are changeable, and therapy is where that shift begins.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.