Female Counselling in Surrey Hills, VIC
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I have worked as a social worker, psychologist and yoga and meditation teacher for over 35 years and now offer a holistic counselling approach which attends to the mind, emotions, body and spiritual aspects of the individual.
Most of us experience difficulties in life at some time and these times present opportunities for enquiry and greater self-awareness which can empower us to make conscious choices and take considered action. Ideally our experiences are to be learnt from so that we don’t repeat old patterns of thinking, behaving and reacting and that our new approach to life becomes more thoughtful.
Welcome.
I have worked as a social worker, psychologist and yoga and meditation teacher for over 35 years and now offer a holistic counselling approach which attends to the mind, emotions, body and spiritual aspects of the individual.
Most of us experience difficulties in life at some time and these times present opportunities for enquiry and greater self-awareness which can empower us to make conscious choices and take considered action. Ideally our experiences are to be learnt from so that we don’t repeat old patterns of thinking, behaving and reacting and that our new approach to life becomes more thoughtful.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed by big life changes, or a sense that you're out of alignment with yourself and the life you want to be living, I offer collaborative therapy for Adults and Adolescents online and in Surrey Hills (Vic).
I specialize in supporting people navigating life transitions, building self esteem- exploring identity and meaning, and managing relational challenges. I also work with anxiety, grief, trauma and stress- particularly when these are connected to major life shifts or identity questions.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed by big life changes, or a sense that you're out of alignment with yourself and the life you want to be living, I offer collaborative therapy for Adults and Adolescents online and in Surrey Hills (Vic).
I specialize in supporting people navigating life transitions, building self esteem- exploring identity and meaning, and managing relational challenges. I also work with anxiety, grief, trauma and stress- particularly when these are connected to major life shifts or identity questions.
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Have you recently received a diagnosis of ADHD and feeling overwhelmed or perhaps relieved and wanting to talk through where to from here? Working with women with at diagnosis of ADHD later in life is my passion and I am here to help.
Have you discovered your ADHD later in life? You're not alone. Many women are only now learning what they've lived with for years. But here's the powerful truth: a late diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s too late to thrive. With professional and lived experience I offer a non judgemental neuro affirming space to help you unlock the many positives and strengths that come with ADHD.
Hi lovely,
Have you recently received a diagnosis of ADHD and feeling overwhelmed or perhaps relieved and wanting to talk through where to from here? Working with women with at diagnosis of ADHD later in life is my passion and I am here to help.
Have you discovered your ADHD later in life? You're not alone. Many women are only now learning what they've lived with for years. But here's the powerful truth: a late diagnosis doesn’t mean it’s too late to thrive. With professional and lived experience I offer a non judgemental neuro affirming space to help you unlock the many positives and strengths that come with ADHD.
I am a warm and approachable psychologist who creates a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, address your challenges, and make meaningful changes in your life. I believe in keeping our sessions relaxed and enjoyable. I love sharing a laugh with my clients as we navigate their journeys together. I have a particular interest in supporting adolescents, young adults and new parents.
I am a warm and approachable psychologist who creates a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself, address your challenges, and make meaningful changes in your life. I believe in keeping our sessions relaxed and enjoyable. I love sharing a laugh with my clients as we navigate their journeys together. I have a particular interest in supporting adolescents, young adults and new parents.
I am Dee, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Couples and Family Therapist with extensive experience in supporting individuals, couples, and families through emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. My work is grounded in a strong understanding of the ways early life experiences, core beliefs, and relational patterns influence emotional wellbeing and interpersonal functioning. I specialise in helping clients navigate emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, distorted beliefs, and complex relationship dynamics, with a particular focus on trauma, attachment issues, and intergenerational family patterns.
I am Dee, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Couples and Family Therapist with extensive experience in supporting individuals, couples, and families through emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. My work is grounded in a strong understanding of the ways early life experiences, core beliefs, and relational patterns influence emotional wellbeing and interpersonal functioning. I specialise in helping clients navigate emotional regulation difficulties, anxiety, distorted beliefs, and complex relationship dynamics, with a particular focus on trauma, attachment issues, and intergenerational family patterns.
I'm truly interested in what my clients have to say. I am a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, person-centered psychologist. I have practiced since 2011 - working with individuals, couples, families and groups. Using a EMDR, a trauma-informed approach, I walk beside clients on their healing journey. I use many creative Arts therapy, movement and bodywork techniques to process and expel trauma stored in the body. This keeps therapy gentle and non-threatening, whilst deepening the process at the same time. I empower and equip my clients to navigate the uncertainties of life and achieve the goals they set for themselves.
I'm truly interested in what my clients have to say. I am a warm, compassionate, non-judgmental, person-centered psychologist. I have practiced since 2011 - working with individuals, couples, families and groups. Using a EMDR, a trauma-informed approach, I walk beside clients on their healing journey. I use many creative Arts therapy, movement and bodywork techniques to process and expel trauma stored in the body. This keeps therapy gentle and non-threatening, whilst deepening the process at the same time. I empower and equip my clients to navigate the uncertainties of life and achieve the goals they set for themselves.
My work in therapy includes experience in a range of emotional and psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (OCD, panic & generalised anxiety), trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma of historical sexual abuse and childhood trauma), relationship issues and personality disorders (such as BPD); as well as addiction problems (e.g. substance abuse, gambling, and pornography). Whilst these are all complex issues, I have also seen many people who are needing assistance with wanting to focus on living a better life, and working on strategies to improve and grow as a person or build their self esteem.
My work in therapy includes experience in a range of emotional and psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (OCD, panic & generalised anxiety), trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma of historical sexual abuse and childhood trauma), relationship issues and personality disorders (such as BPD); as well as addiction problems (e.g. substance abuse, gambling, and pornography). Whilst these are all complex issues, I have also seen many people who are needing assistance with wanting to focus on living a better life, and working on strategies to improve and grow as a person or build their self esteem.
I provide a supportive and empathetic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life challenges. My approach combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with respect for the unique experiences and perspectives of each individual. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to empower clients to develop a better understanding of themselves and make meaningful changes in their lives.
I provide a supportive and empathetic environment where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and life challenges. My approach combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with respect for the unique experiences and perspectives of each individual. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, and my goal is to empower clients to develop a better understanding of themselves and make meaningful changes in their lives.
Specialising in high risk adolescents and adults, I offer contemporary psychoanalysis and EMDR resulting in powerful therapeutic benefits. Integrating several types of therapy (CBT, solution focused, problem solving), psychoanalysis informs my work in terms of the way I conceptualise the client's current problems and EMDR (as needed) results in a faster way of processing trauma. Combining these two therapies provides effective in-depth therapy with relatively brief therapy. If you have been suffering with unresolved psychological trauma, I can help you to overcome the problems that are keeping you from maximising your potential.
Specialising in high risk adolescents and adults, I offer contemporary psychoanalysis and EMDR resulting in powerful therapeutic benefits. Integrating several types of therapy (CBT, solution focused, problem solving), psychoanalysis informs my work in terms of the way I conceptualise the client's current problems and EMDR (as needed) results in a faster way of processing trauma. Combining these two therapies provides effective in-depth therapy with relatively brief therapy. If you have been suffering with unresolved psychological trauma, I can help you to overcome the problems that are keeping you from maximising your potential.
Hi there, I'm Lisa from Mindful Psychotherapy. I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 27 years experience providing therapy to adults, young people, couples and families. I'm passionate about assisting people to work through life's challenges, improve their mental health and wellbeing, grow their self-compassion, live life by their most cherished values and build better relationships. I know it takes courage to come to therapy and I believe it is a privilege to walk alongside you for part of your journey. I am deeply committed to working respectfully and collaboratively with you on what is important to you.
Hi there, I'm Lisa from Mindful Psychotherapy. I am a Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 27 years experience providing therapy to adults, young people, couples and families. I'm passionate about assisting people to work through life's challenges, improve their mental health and wellbeing, grow their self-compassion, live life by their most cherished values and build better relationships. I know it takes courage to come to therapy and I believe it is a privilege to walk alongside you for part of your journey. I am deeply committed to working respectfully and collaboratively with you on what is important to you.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
Many of my clients are navigating couples / relationship dynamics or are processing lingering impacts of past experiences. Often high-functioning and thoughtful, they find themselves stuck between who they are and who they want to be. If you are hoping to feel more secure in yourself and/or your relationships, if you are seeking to reconnect or find meaning, if you are looking to learn to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence, I can support you on your journey.
I enjoy working with individuals and couples and have a passion for empowering you on your path forward.
Many of my clients are navigating couples / relationship dynamics or are processing lingering impacts of past experiences. Often high-functioning and thoughtful, they find themselves stuck between who they are and who they want to be. If you are hoping to feel more secure in yourself and/or your relationships, if you are seeking to reconnect or find meaning, if you are looking to learn to respond to life's challenges with greater clarity and confidence, I can support you on your journey.
Hi, I'm Charlotte, a Registered Psychologist and founder of Soulful Growth Psychology based in Camberwell, VIC and online. I am passionate about supporting people aged 14-60yrs with a variety of mental health concerns. I enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth). I’m passionate about trauma-informed care and ensuring I’m meeting the individual care needs of each person who walks through my door.
Hi, I'm Charlotte, a Registered Psychologist and founder of Soulful Growth Psychology based in Camberwell, VIC and online. I am passionate about supporting people aged 14-60yrs with a variety of mental health concerns. I enjoy working with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma disorders and perinatal mental health (conception-2yr post birth). I’m passionate about trauma-informed care and ensuring I’m meeting the individual care needs of each person who walks through my door.
Hi, my name is Alisha, I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and young adults. Much of my work is directed toward Autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties, including tailored psychological assessments and reports for these issues. I also work with people who experience behavioural and social difficulties, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, depression and anxiety disorders such as separation, phobias, and OCD. I will work collaboratively with parents (where relevant), and other professionals to help you find more peace in life and ensure that the best outcomes can be achieved.
Hi, my name is Alisha, I enjoy working with children, teenagers, and young adults. Much of my work is directed toward Autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties, including tailored psychological assessments and reports for these issues. I also work with people who experience behavioural and social difficulties, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, depression and anxiety disorders such as separation, phobias, and OCD. I will work collaboratively with parents (where relevant), and other professionals to help you find more peace in life and ensure that the best outcomes can be achieved.
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by past experiences, stuck in patterns they can’t shift, or unsure how to heal old emotional wounds. They are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress that affect all areas of their lives including their relationships and work. They want relief, clarity, and a sense of inner calm and confidence. They’re seeking a safe, supportive space to understand themselves, process trauma, and reconnect with what matters to them.
Many of my clients feel overwhelmed by past experiences, stuck in patterns they can’t shift, or unsure how to heal old emotional wounds. They are struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress that affect all areas of their lives including their relationships and work. They want relief, clarity, and a sense of inner calm and confidence. They’re seeking a safe, supportive space to understand themselves, process trauma, and reconnect with what matters to them.
Discover the freedom of no longer being your own worst critic. • You might like support with: Self-criticism, Concerns about not being "enough", Body image, Low self-worth, Perfectionism, Problematic relationship with exercise, Comparison pressures, Burnout, Overwhelm, Perimenopause... Maybe you feel like you're constantly getting in your own way, holding yourself back, or wasting valuable moments at war with yourself? I can help.
Discover the freedom of no longer being your own worst critic. • You might like support with: Self-criticism, Concerns about not being "enough", Body image, Low self-worth, Perfectionism, Problematic relationship with exercise, Comparison pressures, Burnout, Overwhelm, Perimenopause... Maybe you feel like you're constantly getting in your own way, holding yourself back, or wasting valuable moments at war with yourself? I can help.
While diagnostic labels can convey something about your particular challenges, they fail to capture the complexities of your experience—no two people are alike. I will work alongside you to discover what it is that you need to live a fulfilling life, whatever shape that may take. This might involve reducing the impact of symptoms, developing insight into the origins of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour, making sense of past experiences, clarifying what is important to you, and taking action that will lead you in the right direction.
While diagnostic labels can convey something about your particular challenges, they fail to capture the complexities of your experience—no two people are alike. I will work alongside you to discover what it is that you need to live a fulfilling life, whatever shape that may take. This might involve reducing the impact of symptoms, developing insight into the origins of your thoughts, feelings and behaviour, making sense of past experiences, clarifying what is important to you, and taking action that will lead you in the right direction.
Katherine is a psychotherapist and an endorsed mental health occupational therapist with over 16 years of clinical experience spanning inpatient, community and group therapy settings within the public Child and Youth Mental Health sector. She is a committed, warm and engaging clinician, who values working collaboratively to address a broad range of mental health and well-being concerns throughout the various stages of life, including childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and the perinatal period.
Katherine is a psychotherapist and an endorsed mental health occupational therapist with over 16 years of clinical experience spanning inpatient, community and group therapy settings within the public Child and Youth Mental Health sector. She is a committed, warm and engaging clinician, who values working collaboratively to address a broad range of mental health and well-being concerns throughout the various stages of life, including childhood, adolescence, early adulthood, and the perinatal period.
My clientele consist of individuals with anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, life transitions, sleep issues and mood disorders. I also work with couples, as I believe that solid familial foundation is crucial to a person's development. A positive environment and support system provided by parents can greatly an individual's quality of life.
In my approach to therapy, I prioritise compassion and creating a safe and supportive environment for self-exploration, as I believe that healing and growth can thrive in such a space.
My clientele consist of individuals with anxiety, grief, trauma, stress, life transitions, sleep issues and mood disorders. I also work with couples, as I believe that solid familial foundation is crucial to a person's development. A positive environment and support system provided by parents can greatly an individual's quality of life.
In my approach to therapy, I prioritise compassion and creating a safe and supportive environment for self-exploration, as I believe that healing and growth can thrive in such a space.
Hi, my name is Josie. I am a registered psychologist and a clinical neuropsychologist who provides therapy to individuals aged 16 and over. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I believe that a strong working relationship is necessary to create positive life change, and I therefore like to take the time to really get to know you. I value using evidence-based approaches to work with you to meet personally meaningful goals.
Hi, my name is Josie. I am a registered psychologist and a clinical neuropsychologist who provides therapy to individuals aged 16 and over. My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and supportive. I believe that a strong working relationship is necessary to create positive life change, and I therefore like to take the time to really get to know you. I value using evidence-based approaches to work with you to meet personally meaningful goals.
Are you experiencing low mood, finding it hard to stop worrying and feeling dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships or unhappy with your personal or working life? With the busyness of our lives and the pressures and demands we all face daily, our emotional wellbeing is an area which can be neglected. However, there comes a time when we know that it is time to stop and take some action to turn our life around. Counselling with me can help you with the skills and strategies you need to make changes and choices which will allow you to find the satisfaction you seek in the key areas of your life.
Are you experiencing low mood, finding it hard to stop worrying and feeling dissatisfied with the quality of your relationships or unhappy with your personal or working life? With the busyness of our lives and the pressures and demands we all face daily, our emotional wellbeing is an area which can be neglected. However, there comes a time when we know that it is time to stop and take some action to turn our life around. Counselling with me can help you with the skills and strategies you need to make changes and choices which will allow you to find the satisfaction you seek in the key areas of your life.
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Female Therapists
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.