Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Springvale, VIC
Welcome! I offer counselling for individuals, couples, and families in a space that is warm, respectful, and culturally sensitive. Whether you are transitioning through a difficult time in your own identity or relationally with partners, children or co-workers, I offer to hold the space so you can hear yourself and find meaning & strength. Life transitions like becoming a parent, losing one, moving through perimenopause, processing grief, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression or supporting someone with a mental illness requires an empathetic witness and advocate. I am a fellow traveller with you in your journey, wherever it starts.
Welcome! I offer counselling for individuals, couples, and families in a space that is warm, respectful, and culturally sensitive. Whether you are transitioning through a difficult time in your own identity or relationally with partners, children or co-workers, I offer to hold the space so you can hear yourself and find meaning & strength. Life transitions like becoming a parent, losing one, moving through perimenopause, processing grief, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression or supporting someone with a mental illness requires an empathetic witness and advocate. I am a fellow traveller with you in your journey, wherever it starts.
I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed; are being held back by anxiety or depression; are concerned about their drug and/or alcohol use; or are trying to support someone with substance use issues. I understand that these issues can be complex and multifaceted. I work with people to manage their issues while learning new coping skills, building their self-esteem and capacity using their strengths in order to achieve their goals.
I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed; are being held back by anxiety or depression; are concerned about their drug and/or alcohol use; or are trying to support someone with substance use issues. I understand that these issues can be complex and multifaceted. I work with people to manage their issues while learning new coping skills, building their self-esteem and capacity using their strengths in order to achieve their goals.
I offer a supportive and non-judgemental space, with respect for your experiences, culture, and pace. My practice is person-centred and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based approaches to explore what matters most to you.
People may seek psychological support for reasons including anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, or significant life changes. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or unsure where to start, you’re not alone. Sometimes it can be hard to put what you’re experiencing into words — and that’s okay. Through therapy, there is space to explore this together, at a pace that feels right for you.
I offer a supportive and non-judgemental space, with respect for your experiences, culture, and pace. My practice is person-centred and collaborative, drawing from evidence-based approaches to explore what matters most to you.
People may seek psychological support for reasons including anxiety, low mood, trauma, grief, or significant life changes. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in familiar patterns, or unsure where to start, you’re not alone. Sometimes it can be hard to put what you’re experiencing into words — and that’s okay. Through therapy, there is space to explore this together, at a pace that feels right for you.
Hi! My name is Ray and I support clients that feel overwhelmed, stuck and disconnected from themselves who need a space to slow down, make sense of their emotions, and find steadier ground.
Many people seek counselling when they’re navigating the effects of trauma, chronic stress, or complex relationships. I offer support that feels calm, respectful, and genuinely collaborative.
With a trauma‑informed, humanistic, and strengths‑based approach I aim to help clients understand what’s happening inside them, develop practical coping strategies and reconnect with their values and direction.
Hi! My name is Ray and I support clients that feel overwhelmed, stuck and disconnected from themselves who need a space to slow down, make sense of their emotions, and find steadier ground.
Many people seek counselling when they’re navigating the effects of trauma, chronic stress, or complex relationships. I offer support that feels calm, respectful, and genuinely collaborative.
With a trauma‑informed, humanistic, and strengths‑based approach I aim to help clients understand what’s happening inside them, develop practical coping strategies and reconnect with their values and direction.
I created Discern Psychology to provide a safe and respectful space for women to pause, reflect and explore new ways of how they want to be present in the world. I believe that to ‘discern’ in the therapeutic context means to recognise what matters to you, what no longer serves you and what direction feels right for you. I would love to support you to gain clarity, practical tools and a stronger sense of the person you want to be. My special interest areas include parenting and perinatal mental health, relationships, self worth, culture, identity, life transitions, work/career, stress and burnout.
I created Discern Psychology to provide a safe and respectful space for women to pause, reflect and explore new ways of how they want to be present in the world. I believe that to ‘discern’ in the therapeutic context means to recognise what matters to you, what no longer serves you and what direction feels right for you. I would love to support you to gain clarity, practical tools and a stronger sense of the person you want to be. My special interest areas include parenting and perinatal mental health, relationships, self worth, culture, identity, life transitions, work/career, stress and burnout.
Sophia Tran is a Vietnamese-born Asian-Australian Clinical Psychologist. She has a special interest in attachment and relationship difficulties, anxiety, cultural and racial identity, and family of origin issues. Her work is grounded in the understanding that our early experiences, family dynamics, and cultural background can profoundly shape how we see ourselves and respond to the world. Sophia is dedicated to supporting people to overcome self-limiting beliefs and longstanding patterns that no longer serve them, so that they can feel more connected and authentic in their lives.
Sophia Tran is a Vietnamese-born Asian-Australian Clinical Psychologist. She has a special interest in attachment and relationship difficulties, anxiety, cultural and racial identity, and family of origin issues. Her work is grounded in the understanding that our early experiences, family dynamics, and cultural background can profoundly shape how we see ourselves and respond to the world. Sophia is dedicated to supporting people to overcome self-limiting beliefs and longstanding patterns that no longer serve them, so that they can feel more connected and authentic in their lives.
You may be struggling with anxiety and/or depression. You may be experiencing a number of difficulties which require a psychological evaluation to find clarity; perhaps a diagnosis and recommendations for strategies to deal with your problems.
You may be struggling with anxiety and/or depression. You may be experiencing a number of difficulties which require a psychological evaluation to find clarity; perhaps a diagnosis and recommendations for strategies to deal with your problems.
I'm passionate about Counselling and supporting people who are experiencing challenging times with their mental health, family violence, trauma related issues, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, healthy/unhealthy relationships, anger management, addictions, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, grief and loss, life challenges, disabilities ,work or carer challenges, and parenting skills, . Building on their strengths and teaching strategies such as EFT, Breathwork & grounding to build confidence and improve coping skills, giving clients a voice to feel heard and walking alongside them through their healing journey to reach their goals.
I'm passionate about Counselling and supporting people who are experiencing challenging times with their mental health, family violence, trauma related issues, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, healthy/unhealthy relationships, anger management, addictions, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, grief and loss, life challenges, disabilities ,work or carer challenges, and parenting skills, . Building on their strengths and teaching strategies such as EFT, Breathwork & grounding to build confidence and improve coping skills, giving clients a voice to feel heard and walking alongside them through their healing journey to reach their goals.
Kim is a registered psychologist with over 10 years of experience delivering therapy and assessments to diverse populations across the lifespan. She utilises Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based modalities to help individuals meet their unique mental health goals.
Kim is a registered psychologist with over 10 years of experience delivering therapy and assessments to diverse populations across the lifespan. She utilises Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based modalities to help individuals meet their unique mental health goals.
Hi, I’m Maxi — a relationship counsellor, registered supervisor, and accredited provisional psychosexual therapist. I support people to reconnect with themselves and others through warmth, curiosity, and compassion. Whether you’re exploring intimacy, navigating relationship challenges, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I aim to create a safe, respectful space. As a neurodiverse practitioner from a culture where sex and sexuality are often suppressed, I understand how complex it can be to explore identity, desire, and relationships in an affirming way.
Hi, I’m Maxi — a relationship counsellor, registered supervisor, and accredited provisional psychosexual therapist. I support people to reconnect with themselves and others through warmth, curiosity, and compassion. Whether you’re exploring intimacy, navigating relationship challenges, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I aim to create a safe, respectful space. As a neurodiverse practitioner from a culture where sex and sexuality are often suppressed, I understand how complex it can be to explore identity, desire, and relationships in an affirming way.
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Emma has a special focus in neurodiversity, parenting, and women's issues.
Emma dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of presenting issues. Emma is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental and empowering environment and relationship, to allow clients to explore the difficulties that are arising in their lives and develop self-awareness and self-compassion. She aims to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on individuals strengths, and helping them move towards living a rich, full and meaningful life.
Emma has a special focus in neurodiversity, parenting, and women's issues.
Emma dedicated to improving the mental health and wellbeing of individuals across the lifespan with a wide range of presenting issues. Emma is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgemental and empowering environment and relationship, to allow clients to explore the difficulties that are arising in their lives and develop self-awareness and self-compassion. She aims to promote self-acceptance and positive change by drawing on individuals strengths, and helping them move towards living a rich, full and meaningful life.
Hi :) I’m a women’s ADHD specialist with 25 years’ experience. I work with women with ADHD or AuDHD who have just learned they have ADHD (diagnosed or self-identified) and are looking for next steps, and those who’ve known for some time and can sense their life isn’t yet aligned with their full potential.
My work is neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-focused, grounded in research and decades of clinical experience. I bring a strong capacity for pattern recognition, helping you make sense of what’s happening and where change will be most beneficial.
Hi :) I’m a women’s ADHD specialist with 25 years’ experience. I work with women with ADHD or AuDHD who have just learned they have ADHD (diagnosed or self-identified) and are looking for next steps, and those who’ve known for some time and can sense their life isn’t yet aligned with their full potential.
My work is neurodiversity-affirming and strengths-focused, grounded in research and decades of clinical experience. I bring a strong capacity for pattern recognition, helping you make sense of what’s happening and where change will be most beneficial.
Hi, I’m Shayna - I'm a queer and neurodiverse Clinical Counsellor, and associate member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association.
I work with young adults who want to improve their mental health in a chill therapy space. I offer a non-clinical and relaxed approach with a focus on developing a strong relationship with you, as a unique person with individual needs.
Hi, I’m Shayna - I'm a queer and neurodiverse Clinical Counsellor, and associate member of the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association.
I work with young adults who want to improve their mental health in a chill therapy space. I offer a non-clinical and relaxed approach with a focus on developing a strong relationship with you, as a unique person with individual needs.
Most issues that people experience have their origins in childhood when developmental needs were not met. Most parents mean well and do their best but because our culture is generally ignorant about the early needs of children the child has to learn how to adapt. For example a parent because of their upbringing may be easily angered. One way is for the child to move towards the parent by always trying to please the parent to ward off an angry episode. That is the behavior and the belief is "I have to be good or mummy will not love me." This establishes a mode that may not be helpful in later life in intimate relationships.
Most issues that people experience have their origins in childhood when developmental needs were not met. Most parents mean well and do their best but because our culture is generally ignorant about the early needs of children the child has to learn how to adapt. For example a parent because of their upbringing may be easily angered. One way is for the child to move towards the parent by always trying to please the parent to ward off an angry episode. That is the behavior and the belief is "I have to be good or mummy will not love me." This establishes a mode that may not be helpful in later life in intimate relationships.
Kathryn has 30 years of experience working as a Health Psychologist in both the private and public sector. Kathryn is a Board approved supervisor and has a background in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, anger and trauma. She has a focus and an interest in supporting people with chronic health conditions including chronic pain and chronic fatigue syndrome. Kathryn works with survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault and has a love of working with relationship issues and personal development.
Kathryn has 30 years of experience working as a Health Psychologist in both the private and public sector. Kathryn is a Board approved supervisor and has a background in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, anger and trauma. She has a focus and an interest in supporting people with chronic health conditions including chronic pain and chronic fatigue syndrome. Kathryn works with survivors of sexual abuse and sexual assault and has a love of working with relationship issues and personal development.
An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with over 20yrs of experience as a therapist, currently working in private practice. Workcover registered, offering Medicare rebates and in the EAP space, for employees and their families. Previous experience includes working for government, with victims of domestic violence and with families on child protection orders. I also have experience working in the community, with refugees, homelessness, youth, families and couples. My practice actively includes working with LGBTQIA+ communities. This has included but is not limited to: bullying/ discrimination, relationship and identity issues.
An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with over 20yrs of experience as a therapist, currently working in private practice. Workcover registered, offering Medicare rebates and in the EAP space, for employees and their families. Previous experience includes working for government, with victims of domestic violence and with families on child protection orders. I also have experience working in the community, with refugees, homelessness, youth, families and couples. My practice actively includes working with LGBTQIA+ communities. This has included but is not limited to: bullying/ discrimination, relationship and identity issues.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, managing relationships, parenting, menopause, discovering neurodiversity, caring for elderly parents? My aim through our sessions together is to guide you through these challenges, to help you develop skills to lift the sense of overwhelm. We can build your capacity to face challenges calmly and confidently avoiding the negative impact on your wellbeing that can occur during hard times. We can explore how you want to feel and then work out how we can get you there. I hope you leave our sessions with a greater sense of self worth and inner strength and with energy to face the world.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, managing relationships, parenting, menopause, discovering neurodiversity, caring for elderly parents? My aim through our sessions together is to guide you through these challenges, to help you develop skills to lift the sense of overwhelm. We can build your capacity to face challenges calmly and confidently avoiding the negative impact on your wellbeing that can occur during hard times. We can explore how you want to feel and then work out how we can get you there. I hope you leave our sessions with a greater sense of self worth and inner strength and with energy to face the world.
My name is Trinette. I am a Clinical Psychologist, Accredited EMDRAA consultant and Supervisor. My therapeutic approach is warm, non judgemental and supportive. I help my clients to understand what is happening within themselves so that they can start to make small changes that will help them lead more fulfilling lives. I work with a range of presentations such as Anxiety Disorders, Depression, PTSD, Complex trauma, Grief , Adjustment Issues. I am originally from Mumbai, India and graduated in 2011. I've called Melbourne my home from 2016. I have practised as a Clinical Psychologist in Australia since 2018.
My name is Trinette. I am a Clinical Psychologist, Accredited EMDRAA consultant and Supervisor. My therapeutic approach is warm, non judgemental and supportive. I help my clients to understand what is happening within themselves so that they can start to make small changes that will help them lead more fulfilling lives. I work with a range of presentations such as Anxiety Disorders, Depression, PTSD, Complex trauma, Grief , Adjustment Issues. I am originally from Mumbai, India and graduated in 2011. I've called Melbourne my home from 2016. I have practised as a Clinical Psychologist in Australia since 2018.
Relationships shape how safe we feel in the world. When conflict, separation, burnout, or parenting stress arise, the impact can ripple through identity, work, and family life. I focus on women’s wellbeing, couples therapy, and support during separation and co-parenting transitions. I work with couples seeking to strengthen communication, repair trust, navigate parenting stress, or gain clarity about the future of their relationship. I also support couples who are separating and want to do so with integrity mutual respect that honours their shared history and values.
Relationships shape how safe we feel in the world. When conflict, separation, burnout, or parenting stress arise, the impact can ripple through identity, work, and family life. I focus on women’s wellbeing, couples therapy, and support during separation and co-parenting transitions. I work with couples seeking to strengthen communication, repair trust, navigate parenting stress, or gain clarity about the future of their relationship. I also support couples who are separating and want to do so with integrity mutual respect that honours their shared history and values.
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty.
She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
My ideal client is a woman who feels like she's lost herself in the midst of motherhood, relationships, responsibilities, or just trying to keep up with life. She might be snapping over little things, feeling guilty afterward, overwhelmed by the mental load, or grieving the version of herself that existed before children. Often, she's the one holding it together for everyone else but inside, she feels like she's running on empty.
She wants to stop yelling, find time to do the things she loves, stop second-guessing everything, have a conversation with her partner that lasts longer than 5 seconds, and simply just, breathe!
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realised.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.