Schema Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Southbank, VIC
Our evidence-based approaches, including ACT, schema therapy, EFT & IFS, help clients navigate relationship challenges, rebuild intimacy & manage emotional distress.
At Couples Therapy Melbourne, we support individuals and couples facing relationship challenges, emotional disconnection, and communication breakdowns. We work with those struggling to rebuild intimacy, manage conflict, or navigate life transitions such as marriage or parenthood. Our clients often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or past trauma, impacting their relationships. We provide a safe, compassionate space to develop effective communication skills, strengthen emotional bonds, and gain clarity on relationship dynamics. Our goal is to help clients reconnect, heal, and foster healthier, more fulfilling connections.
Our evidence-based approaches, including ACT, schema therapy, EFT & IFS, help clients navigate relationship challenges, rebuild intimacy & manage emotional distress.
At Couples Therapy Melbourne, we support individuals and couples facing relationship challenges, emotional disconnection, and communication breakdowns. We work with those struggling to rebuild intimacy, manage conflict, or navigate life transitions such as marriage or parenthood. Our clients often feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or past trauma, impacting their relationships. We provide a safe, compassionate space to develop effective communication skills, strengthen emotional bonds, and gain clarity on relationship dynamics. Our goal is to help clients reconnect, heal, and foster healthier, more fulfilling connections.
I am a clinical psychologist with over twenty-five years' experience. I provide an affordable service with most sessions attracting a generous Medicare rebate provided that you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. The service offers convenient day time and after-hours consultation times and is centrally located close to major transport in Southbank.
I am a clinical psychologist with over twenty-five years' experience. I provide an affordable service with most sessions attracting a generous Medicare rebate provided that you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. The service offers convenient day time and after-hours consultation times and is centrally located close to major transport in Southbank.
Whether you're navigating burnout, the impact of physical health challenges, or just going through a difficult time, you don’t have to push through or struggle alone. I have experienced burnout first hand, and I understand how overwhelming it can be when it starts affecting your health and your ability to do daily tasks. This has made me passionate about sharing with people how psychology can help us to recover and heal on a mind and body level. You're not weak, crazy, or not trying hard enough... you've just not been shown any other way to do things.
Whether you're navigating burnout, the impact of physical health challenges, or just going through a difficult time, you don’t have to push through or struggle alone. I have experienced burnout first hand, and I understand how overwhelming it can be when it starts affecting your health and your ability to do daily tasks. This has made me passionate about sharing with people how psychology can help us to recover and heal on a mind and body level. You're not weak, crazy, or not trying hard enough... you've just not been shown any other way to do things.
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic frameworks.
I help people navigate anxiety, low mood, trauma, and self-doubt using a practical and compassionate approach. With backgrounds in Communications and Psychology, I focus on understanding your story before tailoring strategies that fit your pace. Together we’ll build clarity, resilience, and a sense of healthy control over your life again.
My approach is grounded, collaborative, and inclusive of all identities and backgrounds, drawing from Schema Therapy, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic frameworks.
I help people navigate anxiety, low mood, trauma, and self-doubt using a practical and compassionate approach. With backgrounds in Communications and Psychology, I focus on understanding your story before tailoring strategies that fit your pace. Together we’ll build clarity, resilience, and a sense of healthy control over your life again.
Iris is a client centered psychologist drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural 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 client centered psychologist drawing from a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural 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.
Edward Pascoe
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Edward is a clinical psychologist and Board-approved supervisor based in Melbourne, working primarily in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Addiction, LGBTQ+ issues, Burnout, and Relationship Difficulties. Over the last 5 years, Edward has worked across various public mental health services in inpatient and outpatient settings, providing assessment and treatment and mentoring provisional psychologists. Edward has a genuine passion for helping individuals overcome emotional challenges and improve emotional insight. He is committed to improving the lives of his clients through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Edward is a clinical psychologist and Board-approved supervisor based in Melbourne, working primarily in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Addiction, LGBTQ+ issues, Burnout, and Relationship Difficulties. Over the last 5 years, Edward has worked across various public mental health services in inpatient and outpatient settings, providing assessment and treatment and mentoring provisional psychologists. Edward has a genuine passion for helping individuals overcome emotional challenges and improve emotional insight. He is committed to improving the lives of his clients through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
I emphasise psychoeducation and draw from evidence-based interventions including schema therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure and response prevention and a skill building approach.
I am a clinical psychologist who works with people struggling with a range of challenges. I understand the vulnerability that comes with engaging in therapy, therefore I aim to truly connect, to foster a safe therapeutic relationship with my clients. Safety and comfort in the therapy room are my primary goals and focus. I work collaboratively with my clients, meeting them where they're at, and continuously working alongside them to help meet their therapeutic goals. Most of my work centres around mood disorders, interpersonal difficulties, trauma, OCD, shame and self criticism, personality difficulties, low self esteem and stress.
I emphasise psychoeducation and draw from evidence-based interventions including schema therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, exposure and response prevention and a skill building approach.
I am a clinical psychologist who works with people struggling with a range of challenges. I understand the vulnerability that comes with engaging in therapy, therefore I aim to truly connect, to foster a safe therapeutic relationship with my clients. Safety and comfort in the therapy room are my primary goals and focus. I work collaboratively with my clients, meeting them where they're at, and continuously working alongside them to help meet their therapeutic goals. Most of my work centres around mood disorders, interpersonal difficulties, trauma, OCD, shame and self criticism, personality difficulties, low self esteem and stress.
We're trained in a variety of specialised and evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (trauma focussed, TF-CBT), Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Techniques, EMDR, Psychotherapy (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Neuro Psychotherapy), Personality integration, Interpersonal Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and more.
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're trained in a variety of specialised and evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (trauma focussed, TF-CBT), Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills Techniques, EMDR, Psychotherapy (Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Neuro Psychotherapy), Personality integration, Interpersonal Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and more.
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.
Deeper Potential (Dan Van der Pluym) is a mental health and wellbeing coaching service specialising in helping adults with ADHD implement habits, systems and strategies to better manage their time, energy and attention. By implementing these elements people find a renewed sense of balance in their lives. Dan also specialises in working with people who have experienced burnout, failure, lost motivation and hope, to help them build a renewed sense of energy, hope, purpose and meaning in their lives.
Deeper Potential (Dan Van der Pluym) is a mental health and wellbeing coaching service specialising in helping adults with ADHD implement habits, systems and strategies to better manage their time, energy and attention. By implementing these elements people find a renewed sense of balance in their lives. Dan also specialises in working with people who have experienced burnout, failure, lost motivation and hope, to help them build a renewed sense of energy, hope, purpose and meaning in their lives.
NDIS, Medicare & WorkCover funded therapy. Dr. Evelyn Gasparillo is a Psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience. Her appointments are Online via Telehealth. With a compassionate approach, Evelyn provides evidence-based therapy according to your individual needs. Save time and avoid the hassle of travel so you can concentrate on your psychological therapy from the comfort of your home.
NDIS, Medicare & WorkCover funded therapy. Dr. Evelyn Gasparillo is a Psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience. Her appointments are Online via Telehealth. With a compassionate approach, Evelyn provides evidence-based therapy according to your individual needs. Save time and avoid the hassle of travel so you can concentrate on your psychological therapy from the comfort of your home.
We are a team of 13 independent psychologists, counsellor and mental health social workers based in South Yarra and Blackburn, offering support in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Portuguese. Our practitioners bring a wealth 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
We are a team of 13 independent psychologists, counsellor and mental health social workers based in South Yarra and Blackburn, offering support in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Portuguese. Our practitioners bring a wealth 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
Mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ACT/CBT/ Schema Therapy/MET) can effectively address unhelpful patterns of thinking & behaviour.
This includes addressing lifelong character traits that can keep us in these unhelpful loops (e.g., schemas). Coping demands life on life's terms: presence, attentiveness & availability to ourselves, our relationships & the needs & values that sustain both; a better ability to live with ourselves - 'going with' not 'in resistance to' life's challenges.
Mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ACT/CBT/ Schema Therapy/MET) can effectively address unhelpful patterns of thinking & behaviour.
This includes addressing lifelong character traits that can keep us in these unhelpful loops (e.g., schemas). Coping demands life on life's terms: presence, attentiveness & availability to ourselves, our relationships & the needs & values that sustain both; a better ability to live with ourselves - 'going with' not 'in resistance to' life's challenges.
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.
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Using a variety of evidence-based approaches tailored to individual client needs and preferences, I offer Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to adults of all ages.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience and believe in the potential for all of us to continually grow, adapt and heal from the past. Working from a client-centred and evidence-based approach, I aim to provide a warm and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their struggles and achieve their goals. I have worked in private practice, hospitals and universities providing both individual and group therapy. I have an interest in working with people with a range of difficulties including but not limited to relationship issues, family trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol addiction and low self-esteem.
Using a variety of evidence-based approaches tailored to individual client needs and preferences, I offer Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Skills and Motivational Interviewing (MI) to adults of all ages.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience and believe in the potential for all of us to continually grow, adapt and heal from the past. Working from a client-centred and evidence-based approach, I aim to provide a warm and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their struggles and achieve their goals. I have worked in private practice, hospitals and universities providing both individual and group therapy. I have an interest in working with people with a range of difficulties including but not limited to relationship issues, family trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol addiction and low self-esteem.
I work with a variety of clients including neurodivergent children, adolescents, adults, and the families who care for them, as well as people navigating life transitions, new parenthood, and perinatal mental health. Many come feeling unseen, or exhausted from trying to explain themselves in spaces that weren't built with them in mind. I bring my own neurodivergent lived experience alongside my clinical training, and I approach every person with genuine curiosity, warmth, and care.
I work with a variety of clients including neurodivergent children, adolescents, adults, and the families who care for them, as well as people navigating life transitions, new parenthood, and perinatal mental health. Many come feeling unseen, or exhausted from trying to explain themselves in spaces that weren't built with them in mind. I bring my own neurodivergent lived experience alongside my clinical training, and I approach every person with genuine curiosity, warmth, and care.
I use an integrative approach and draw on Schema Therapy, CBT, psychodynamic therapy and existential approaches.
I am a Psychologist at Sanad Psychology, a culturally responsive and trauma-informed practice offering therapy and psychological assessments. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, neurodivergence, parenting concerns, men’s mental health, life transitions, low self-esteem, and feeling stuck or disconnected. I also support clients exploring identity, belonging, meaning and direction.
I use an integrative approach and draw on Schema Therapy, CBT, psychodynamic therapy and existential approaches.
I am a Psychologist at Sanad Psychology, a culturally responsive and trauma-informed practice offering therapy and psychological assessments. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, neurodivergence, parenting concerns, men’s mental health, life transitions, low self-esteem, and feeling stuck or disconnected. I also support clients exploring identity, belonging, meaning and direction.
Hi I'm Michael. I'm a registered psychologist with approximately 8 years working within the mental health sector, 6 as a fully registered professional.
Michael has worked with migrant populations, in the disability sector, and in private practice, helping clients through a range of life issues; anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, insomnia, schizophrenia, BPD, grief, and many more.
I have a unique approach that blends encouraging authenticity, to enable clients feel comfortable enough to cut straight through the issue at hand.
I use a blend of CBT, Interpersonal, psychodynamic, and schema therapies
Hi I'm Michael. I'm a registered psychologist with approximately 8 years working within the mental health sector, 6 as a fully registered professional.
Michael has worked with migrant populations, in the disability sector, and in private practice, helping clients through a range of life issues; anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, insomnia, schizophrenia, BPD, grief, and many more.
I have a unique approach that blends encouraging authenticity, to enable clients feel comfortable enough to cut straight through the issue at hand.
I use a blend of CBT, Interpersonal, psychodynamic, and schema therapies
With nearly twenty years of experience and as a clinical psychologist, I am equipped to assist clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stress, and life transitions. Additionally, I have a particular interest in neurodiversity (ADHD & ASD) and trauma-informed care. I am a certified EMDR therapist and I integrate a variety of evidence-based strategies into my treatment approach. I work with children, adolescents, and adults presenting with diverse needs. I support clients through NDIS and the Medicare Mental Health Care Plan and offer both Telehealth and face-to-face sessions.
With nearly twenty years of experience and as a clinical psychologist, I am equipped to assist clients with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, work-related stress, and life transitions. Additionally, I have a particular interest in neurodiversity (ADHD & ASD) and trauma-informed care. I am a certified EMDR therapist and I integrate a variety of evidence-based strategies into my treatment approach. I work with children, adolescents, and adults presenting with diverse needs. I support clients through NDIS and the Medicare Mental Health Care Plan and offer both Telehealth and face-to-face sessions.
Within this space, I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems and Schema Therapy to support clients in making sense of their difficulties, building self-awareness, and considering changes that feel manageable and aligned with their values.
I hold the view that each person already has an inherent capacity for growth, healing, and to move towards a life that feels more aligned with who they are. My role is to guide them in recognising, accessing, and strengthening those inner resources necessary for change. If this sounds like something that would work for you, please reach out.
Within this space, I draw on a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Internal Family Systems and Schema Therapy to support clients in making sense of their difficulties, building self-awareness, and considering changes that feel manageable and aligned with their values.
I hold the view that each person already has an inherent capacity for growth, healing, and to move towards a life that feels more aligned with who they are. My role is to guide them in recognising, accessing, and strengthening those inner resources necessary for change. If this sounds like something that would work for you, please reach out.
A professional clinical counsellor/psychotherapist with 15 years experience who will provide you with a caring and safe space to talk about what is troubling you. Counselling can help you to navigate through current or past issues; it may be a journey you need to take by yourself, or with your partner or family. Whatever stage you're at and whoever you're with, coming to counselling can be an experience of learning and discovery that will ultimately enrichen your relationships and the way you live your life.
A professional clinical counsellor/psychotherapist with 15 years experience who will provide you with a caring and safe space to talk about what is troubling you. Counselling can help you to navigate through current or past issues; it may be a journey you need to take by yourself, or with your partner or family. Whatever stage you're at and whoever you're with, coming to counselling can be an experience of learning and discovery that will ultimately enrichen your relationships and the way you live your life.
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Schema Therapy
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.
Is schema therapy evidence-based?
Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.
Is schema therapy a type of CBT?
Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognising and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.
How does schema therapy work?
Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.