Psychologists and Therapists for Elderly in Taylors Hill, VIC
My work in the youth sector showed me how powerful healthy relationships are for children and families. After 23 years of marriage, I’ve lived through some of the same challenges many couples face. By choosing to be honest and curious and leaning into these practices, couples can shift from conflict to understanding, from distance to closeness. When we meet those moments with authenticity and a willingness to reconnect, relationships can grow in ways that ripple outward.
My work in the youth sector showed me how powerful healthy relationships are for children and families. After 23 years of marriage, I’ve lived through some of the same challenges many couples face. By choosing to be honest and curious and leaning into these practices, couples can shift from conflict to understanding, from distance to closeness. When we meet those moments with authenticity and a willingness to reconnect, relationships can grow in ways that ripple outward.
I am a General Psychologist currently working in private practice, with extensive experience providing therapy and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. I support clients under NDIS, WorkCover, TAC, and Mental Health Care Plans.
I use a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT, ACT, EMDR), and Mindfulness-based strategies. I am trained in conducting Autism, ADHD, and cognitive assessments, providing comprehensive evaluations that guide diagnosis, support needs, and treatment planning.
I am currently accepting new clients.
I am a General Psychologist currently working in private practice, with extensive experience providing therapy and assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. I support clients under NDIS, WorkCover, TAC, and Mental Health Care Plans.
I use a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT, ACT, EMDR), and Mindfulness-based strategies. I am trained in conducting Autism, ADHD, and cognitive assessments, providing comprehensive evaluations that guide diagnosis, support needs, and treatment planning.
I am currently accepting new clients.
I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist who works in the Caroline Springs area. I am passionate about mental health and use a variety of therapeutic approaches. Some of the therapeutic approaches include Gestalt Counselling/psychotherapy, Buddhist Psychology, Somatic therapy, Mindfulness therapy, Jungian therapy, Solution based therapy as well as other therapy techniques. I provide Individual Counselling, Couples counselling, Family therapy and Adolescent and Child Counselling. Working in mental health and in the Western suburbs is a passion. I provide therapy for anxiety, stress, general counselling,depression and other mental issues.
I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist who works in the Caroline Springs area. I am passionate about mental health and use a variety of therapeutic approaches. Some of the therapeutic approaches include Gestalt Counselling/psychotherapy, Buddhist Psychology, Somatic therapy, Mindfulness therapy, Jungian therapy, Solution based therapy as well as other therapy techniques. I provide Individual Counselling, Couples counselling, Family therapy and Adolescent and Child Counselling. Working in mental health and in the Western suburbs is a passion. I provide therapy for anxiety, stress, general counselling,depression and other mental issues.
Hi, I'm Katia Cannalonga - a registered Psychologist. I work closely with clients to clarify their goals and empower them with the tools and insights needed to manage symptoms, build resilience, and create lasting change in their mental health and wellbeing. This is achieved through evidence based therapies including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing and emotion-focused therapy.
Hi, I'm Katia Cannalonga - a registered Psychologist. I work closely with clients to clarify their goals and empower them with the tools and insights needed to manage symptoms, build resilience, and create lasting change in their mental health and wellbeing. This is achieved through evidence based therapies including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing and emotion-focused therapy.
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I work with adults who often feel stuck in recurring patterns—like anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful relationship habits—and seek deeper understanding and lasting change. They want to break free from these cycles, feel more confident, and build healthier connections. Their goal is often to heal past wounds, gain resilience, and live with greater self-awareness and purpose.
I work with adults who often feel stuck in recurring patterns—like anxiety, low mood, or unhelpful relationship habits—and seek deeper understanding and lasting change. They want to break free from these cycles, feel more confident, and build healthier connections. Their goal is often to heal past wounds, gain resilience, and live with greater self-awareness and purpose.
I am a clinical psychologist that enjoys working with a diverse range of groups. My main areas of experience and expertise include helping those managing difficult relationships with narcissistic or high conflict personalities, trauma, including PTSD and Complex-PTSD and personality disorders, specifically those with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Additionally, I work across areas including domestic violence, grief, and individuals with serious health conditions including cancer.
I am a clinical psychologist that enjoys working with a diverse range of groups. My main areas of experience and expertise include helping those managing difficult relationships with narcissistic or high conflict personalities, trauma, including PTSD and Complex-PTSD and personality disorders, specifically those with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Additionally, I work across areas including domestic violence, grief, and individuals with serious health conditions including cancer.
As a counsellor with over 25 years of experience, I have supported couples, adolescents, families and individuals through all stages of life. My work is rooted in compassion for the pain all humans carry, a curiosity towards the deeper truths beneath the survival stories we learn to tell, and a respect for each person’s inner wisdom to choose the pace of their own growth.
As a counsellor with over 25 years of experience, I have supported couples, adolescents, families and individuals through all stages of life. My work is rooted in compassion for the pain all humans carry, a curiosity towards the deeper truths beneath the survival stories we learn to tell, and a respect for each person’s inner wisdom to choose the pace of their own growth.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, confused, emotionally overwhelmed? Does life seem overwhelming, unfair, sad, unfulfilling, directionless, hopeless? Is your relationship in distress or not as fulfilling as you’d like? You’re not alone. I endeavour to understand what is important for you, which means that I don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach. Using empathy and non-judgement, I listen to understand what life is like for you and to ‘get’ you - what you are thinking and feeling, how the events of life have impacted you, and what you want and need. I create a safe space to be open and real about what you are experiencing.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, confused, emotionally overwhelmed? Does life seem overwhelming, unfair, sad, unfulfilling, directionless, hopeless? Is your relationship in distress or not as fulfilling as you’d like? You’re not alone. I endeavour to understand what is important for you, which means that I don’t have a one-size-fits-all approach. Using empathy and non-judgement, I listen to understand what life is like for you and to ‘get’ you - what you are thinking and feeling, how the events of life have impacted you, and what you want and need. I create a safe space to be open and real about what you are experiencing.
I'm available for general counselling for any life problems you may have, as well as specific strategies aimed at treating anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties.
I'm available for general counselling for any life problems you may have, as well as specific strategies aimed at treating anxiety, depression and sleep difficulties.
The mind and body are inseparable systems. When one heals, the other follows.
The mind and body are inseparable systems, constantly influencing how we think, feel, and act. When stress or uncertainty take hold, neural pathways narrow, and clarity fades.
Through neuroscience-informed counselling and integrative coaching, I help you restore balance to your nervous system and strengthen the neural connections that support calm, confidence, and emotional intelligence. This is not simply about coping; it’s about rewiring the brain for long-term resilience.
The mind and body are inseparable systems. When one heals, the other follows.
The mind and body are inseparable systems, constantly influencing how we think, feel, and act. When stress or uncertainty take hold, neural pathways narrow, and clarity fades.
Through neuroscience-informed counselling and integrative coaching, I help you restore balance to your nervous system and strengthen the neural connections that support calm, confidence, and emotional intelligence. This is not simply about coping; it’s about rewiring the brain for long-term resilience.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience across a wide range of populations. I have worked with first responders, such as police officers, firefighters, defence personnel, and hospital staff, as well as with patients in urgent need of mental health support. I have worked in private practice and governmental positions (up to senior positions). I have engaged in many training events and am knowledgeable about several current treatment approaches. Over the years, I have developed a broad understanding of various mental health conditions.
I am a clinical psychologist with experience across a wide range of populations. I have worked with first responders, such as police officers, firefighters, defence personnel, and hospital staff, as well as with patients in urgent need of mental health support. I have worked in private practice and governmental positions (up to senior positions). I have engaged in many training events and am knowledgeable about several current treatment approaches. Over the years, I have developed a broad understanding of various mental health conditions.
Hello! I am passionate about supporting clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, build resilience, and work towards meaningful goals. I believe that the foundation of therapeutic change lies in a strong therapeutic alliance, and am dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for my clients. My clients value my approachable style, relatability, and client-centred focus. I have experience supporting people with a range of challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety, grief, and interpersonal difficulties. My particular interests include adolescent mental health, ADHD, and video game addiction.
Hello! I am passionate about supporting clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, build resilience, and work towards meaningful goals. I believe that the foundation of therapeutic change lies in a strong therapeutic alliance, and am dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for my clients. My clients value my approachable style, relatability, and client-centred focus. I have experience supporting people with a range of challenges, including mood disorders, anxiety, grief, and interpersonal difficulties. My particular interests include adolescent mental health, ADHD, and video game addiction.
I am an ACA-accredited counsellor providing trauma-informed, online support for individuals navigating domestic and family violence, sexual trauma, parenting challenges, and the unique pressures of FIFO life.
Drawing on both professional training and lived experience, I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space where clients feel safe to explore, heal, and rebuild.
My approach is grounded, practical, and centred around helping you regain clarity, emotional balance, and a sense of control.
I am an ACA-accredited counsellor providing trauma-informed, online support for individuals navigating domestic and family violence, sexual trauma, parenting challenges, and the unique pressures of FIFO life.
Drawing on both professional training and lived experience, I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental space where clients feel safe to explore, heal, and rebuild.
My approach is grounded, practical, and centred around helping you regain clarity, emotional balance, and a sense of control.
Many of the adults I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed. They might be navigating ADHD, autism spectrum traits or longstanding trauma, often without clear formulation or integrated support. Some have received a late diagnosis or recognise high masking patterns. Others struggle with emotional regulation, relationship strain or persistent distress that has not shifted with short-term approaches. They want clarity, stability and a deeper understanding of themselves.
Many of the adults I work with have spent years feeling misunderstood or overwhelmed. They might be navigating ADHD, autism spectrum traits or longstanding trauma, often without clear formulation or integrated support. Some have received a late diagnosis or recognise high masking patterns. Others struggle with emotional regulation, relationship strain or persistent distress that has not shifted with short-term approaches. They want clarity, stability and a deeper understanding of themselves.
I am passionate about working with diversity. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I seek to create an authentic and safe space for people to bring their whole selves. I am passionate about people making changes in their lives through building shame resilience and practising radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. I support people reframing core beliefs that may have been profoundly misunderstood. I love supporting people through finding liberation from systems and constructs that have kept us from embracing who we are.
I am passionate about working with diversity. As a queer, neurodivergent therapist, I seek to create an authentic and safe space for people to bring their whole selves. I am passionate about people making changes in their lives through building shame resilience and practising radical self-acceptance and self-compassion. I support people reframing core beliefs that may have been profoundly misunderstood. I love supporting people through finding liberation from systems and constructs that have kept us from embracing who we are.
Hello, I'm Heidi. I am a compassionate and collaborative counsellor and EMDR trained therapist. I strive to create a warm, safe and accepting space where adults and adolscents feel supported to make sense of their experiences, reconnect with their inner strengths, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
Hello, I'm Heidi. I am a compassionate and collaborative counsellor and EMDR trained therapist. I strive to create a warm, safe and accepting space where adults and adolscents feel supported to make sense of their experiences, reconnect with their inner strengths, and move toward meaningful and lasting change.
My clients often feel stuck, disconnected, or out of step with the world around them. They may be exploring their identity, building confidence, or learning how to set boundaries and manage stress. Many don’t fit the typical mould — and that’s okay. I work best with people seeking clarity, self-acceptance, and practical tools for real-life change. Together, we build emotional insight, communication skills, and strategies that support authentic, thriving lives.
My clients often feel stuck, disconnected, or out of step with the world around them. They may be exploring their identity, building confidence, or learning how to set boundaries and manage stress. Many don’t fit the typical mould — and that’s okay. I work best with people seeking clarity, self-acceptance, and practical tools for real-life change. Together, we build emotional insight, communication skills, and strategies that support authentic, thriving lives.
I work with adults and with children aged 10 and older. I believe that every client is unique and that therapy should be tailored to meet your individual needs. I’m experienced in working with a range of presentations including mood/anxiety/personality disorders, OCD, sleep issues, anger, grief, trauma and more, with a particular focus on gender diversity. I also am able to provide assessments to diagnose ADHD and autism.
I work with adults and with children aged 10 and older. I believe that every client is unique and that therapy should be tailored to meet your individual needs. I’m experienced in working with a range of presentations including mood/anxiety/personality disorders, OCD, sleep issues, anger, grief, trauma and more, with a particular focus on gender diversity. I also am able to provide assessments to diagnose ADHD and autism.
Our clients are children, adolescents, and adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, neurodivergence, and family concerns. Many come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. We help by providing thoughtful, evidence-based care that gives people clarity, direction, and the right support for their next step.
Our clients are children, adolescents, and adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, neurodivergence, and family concerns. Many come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. We help by providing thoughtful, evidence-based care that gives people clarity, direction, and the right support for their next step.
I offer counselling and therapy for adults navigating significant life transitions in Melbourne and Bayside, including separation, divorce, retirement, career change, grief and loss, anxiety, and periods of uncertainty. These experiences can feel overwhelming, and therapy can provide a steady, supportive space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Together, we can make sense of change, strengthen your inner resources, and build greater clarity, resilience, and confidence as you move forward.
I offer counselling and therapy for adults navigating significant life transitions in Melbourne and Bayside, including separation, divorce, retirement, career change, grief and loss, anxiety, and periods of uncertainty. These experiences can feel overwhelming, and therapy can provide a steady, supportive space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Together, we can make sense of change, strengthen your inner resources, and build greater clarity, resilience, and confidence as you move forward.
Nearby Seniors Therapists Searches for Taylors Hill
- Braybrook
- Caroline Springs
- Deer Park
- Keilor
- Keilor East
- Niddrie
- Saint Albans
- Strathmore
- Sunshine
- Taylors Lakes
- Tullamarine
- Wyndham Vale
FAQ - About Therapy for Seniors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, and physical mobility challenges.
How is counselling for elderly different from counselling for other age groups?
In general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. Therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients generally have the same framework but may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
How can therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
What are the qualities to look for in therapists who see seniors?
Seniors counsellors, like mental health counselors in general, should be kind, empathetic, skilled at listening, and knowledgeable about their particular area of expertise. Counsellors specialising in working with the senior population should be very familiar with the aging process in general and the common conditions that the elderly can face, such as dementia, depression, loneliness, and/or physical illness. Many senior counsellors are also well-equipped to help caregivers and families navigate the aging process of their loved ones, and they may draw on Interpersonal Therapy to help facilitate improved interactions between seniors and those that care for them.