Women's Issues Psychologists and Therapists in Templestowe Lower, VIC
Sep is a warm, culturally responsive psychologist supporting children, adolescents, parents and adults. Fluent in English and Farsi (with working knowledge of Dari and Southern Kurdish/Kermanshahi), she offers culturally attuned, neuro‑affirming support for anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, stress, emotional regulation and neurodiversity, and also provides ADHD/learning/intellectual/giftedness assessments with practical recommendations.
Sep is a warm, culturally responsive psychologist supporting children, adolescents, parents and adults. Fluent in English and Farsi (with working knowledge of Dari and Southern Kurdish/Kermanshahi), she offers culturally attuned, neuro‑affirming support for anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, stress, emotional regulation and neurodiversity, and also provides ADHD/learning/intellectual/giftedness assessments with practical recommendations.
I am an experienced psychologist with a compassionate and thoughtful approach to therapy. Adults see me for a range of mental health, life adjustment, and relational concerns. This includes supporting people to overcome enduring impacts of past trauma, or to navigate the emotional, physical, existential and relationship impacts of living with a life-limiting illness. With extensive experience working with adults diagnosed with cancer, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges and uncertainty faced at all stages - preparing for an admission, bone marrow transplant, adjusting to treatment, survivorship or end of life.
I am an experienced psychologist with a compassionate and thoughtful approach to therapy. Adults see me for a range of mental health, life adjustment, and relational concerns. This includes supporting people to overcome enduring impacts of past trauma, or to navigate the emotional, physical, existential and relationship impacts of living with a life-limiting illness. With extensive experience working with adults diagnosed with cancer, I have developed a deep understanding of the challenges and uncertainty faced at all stages - preparing for an admission, bone marrow transplant, adjusting to treatment, survivorship or end of life.
Clients come to see me with various issues; primarily relationship complexities and communication. In a safe space, I work cohesively with them to provide the clarity and solutions. I am passionate about providing support with relationship counselling - either with the individual self, between couples and/or family members. I believe it’s often the open communication, ability to listen with empathy and love, which creates the most powerful resolution. This is created through utilising various psychological theories and practices. What if the clallenges, aren't the problem, rather a guidance to the life you're meant to live?
Clients come to see me with various issues; primarily relationship complexities and communication. In a safe space, I work cohesively with them to provide the clarity and solutions. I am passionate about providing support with relationship counselling - either with the individual self, between couples and/or family members. I believe it’s often the open communication, ability to listen with empathy and love, which creates the most powerful resolution. This is created through utilising various psychological theories and practices. What if the clallenges, aren't the problem, rather a guidance to the life you're meant to live?
Welcome - I’m Lilach. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) providing counselling for adults and work with Medicare in a private practice and also in the public sector for more than a decade.
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and you are warmly welcome here. Together, we can work towards improving your quality of life, restoring a sense of balance, and creating space for more calm, meaning, and invite moments of joy in your everyday life.
Welcome - I’m Lilach. I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) providing counselling for adults and work with Medicare in a private practice and also in the public sector for more than a decade.
Reaching out for support can feel like a big step, and you are warmly welcome here. Together, we can work towards improving your quality of life, restoring a sense of balance, and creating space for more calm, meaning, and invite moments of joy in your everyday life.
You may look like you’re coping on the outside, while internally feeling stuck in patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-doubt. Or maybe you've spent years looking after everyone else, but struggle to extend the same compassion to yourself.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware and high-functioning, but still find themselves caught in patterns they can’t seem to shift.
Therapy can help you understand where these patterns come from—and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.
You may look like you’re coping on the outside, while internally feeling stuck in patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or self-doubt. Or maybe you've spent years looking after everyone else, but struggle to extend the same compassion to yourself.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, self-aware and high-functioning, but still find themselves caught in patterns they can’t seem to shift.
Therapy can help you understand where these patterns come from—and begin creating meaningful, lasting change.
Alana Greco is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, self-worth, relationships, and mental well-being. With 14 years of experience, a compassionate approach and extensive therapeutic knowledge, she helps individuals overcome their mental health concerns. Alana's curiosity about the human mind grew from a young age, guiding her decision to pursue psychology. Her academic journey includes undergraduate studies, a Post Graduate Diploma, and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Drawing primarily from cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapies.
Alana Greco is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in anxiety disorders, self-worth, relationships, and mental well-being. With 14 years of experience, a compassionate approach and extensive therapeutic knowledge, she helps individuals overcome their mental health concerns. Alana's curiosity about the human mind grew from a young age, guiding her decision to pursue psychology. Her academic journey includes undergraduate studies, a Post Graduate Diploma, and a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. Drawing primarily from cognitive-behavioural, humanistic, and psychodynamic therapies.
Sara is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years experience working in both the private and public sector. Sara is fully registered with AHRPA, a member of the Australian Psychological Society and a Board-Approved Supervisor. Sara is also a credentialed Eating Disorder clinician.
Sara is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years experience working in both the private and public sector. Sara is fully registered with AHRPA, a member of the Australian Psychological Society and a Board-Approved Supervisor. Sara is also a credentialed Eating Disorder clinician.
I am a registered clinical psychologist in Melbourne. I speak Persian/Farsi and English. I understand Dari as well. I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I was also a registered psychologist in Iran with over 8 years of experience in clinical settings. I received my Ph.D. degree in Psychology from Monash University. As part of my Ph.D. research, I assessed and wrote case studies for patients with DSM-5 personality disorder criteria in Monash Health to formulate their cognitive and behavioral problems.
I am a registered clinical psychologist in Melbourne. I speak Persian/Farsi and English. I understand Dari as well. I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I was also a registered psychologist in Iran with over 8 years of experience in clinical settings. I received my Ph.D. degree in Psychology from Monash University. As part of my Ph.D. research, I assessed and wrote case studies for patients with DSM-5 personality disorder criteria in Monash Health to formulate their cognitive and behavioral problems.
I specialise in counselling women, adolescents, and children facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges and life transitions. My approach is warm and collaborative. I listen deeply, affirm your experience, and tailor support to your unique needs. Drawing on evidence-based methods and compassion, I help you build resilience, manage anxiety, improve relationships, and develop healthy coping skills.
I specialise in counselling women, adolescents, and children facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges and life transitions. My approach is warm and collaborative. I listen deeply, affirm your experience, and tailor support to your unique needs. Drawing on evidence-based methods and compassion, I help you build resilience, manage anxiety, improve relationships, and develop healthy coping skills.
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I support Women who are Childless not by Choice, or by Childless by Circumstance. If you've been searching for a counsellor who has professional counselling skills AND understands what it's like to be a woman without children, you're in the right place! Whether you're having trouble with decisions, experiencing grief and loss, social exclusion, anger, frustration, exhaustion, feeling stuck or lacking purpose or meaning, I'm here to provide safe, caring and professional counselling. I understand what it's like, so you can share the hurt and I can support you to heal, gain strategies to cope and learn to thrive.
I support Women who are Childless not by Choice, or by Childless by Circumstance. If you've been searching for a counsellor who has professional counselling skills AND understands what it's like to be a woman without children, you're in the right place! Whether you're having trouble with decisions, experiencing grief and loss, social exclusion, anger, frustration, exhaustion, feeling stuck or lacking purpose or meaning, I'm here to provide safe, caring and professional counselling. I understand what it's like, so you can share the hurt and I can support you to heal, gain strategies to cope and learn to thrive.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
Do you suffer from unprocessed trauma or feel stuck, anxious, depressed? Are you experiencing sex or gender identity issues, interpersonal struggles or emotional dysregulation? This includes relationships with fear, self-doubt, shame and guilt, and major life transitions. Through our sessions you will see a change in your nervous system and emotional regulation, self-awareness of patterns and behaviours, self-compassion and a larger vitality for life. I offer support for individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges particularly ethical non monogamy and kink. Couples will experience a new found sense of understanding.
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.
If you’re living with complex conditions like POTS, Long COVID, MCAS, EDS, CFS, or Autoimmune disorders, your nervous system is likely in a constant state of high alert.
When a body is stuck in a cycle of flares, exhaustion, and medical gaslighting, "just talking about it" often isn't enough. You can’t talk your way out of a physiological nervous system response.
My practice is designed for those who have hit a wall with traditional talk therapy and are seeking a body-based, neuroaffirming approach to find stability again.
If you’re living with complex conditions like POTS, Long COVID, MCAS, EDS, CFS, or Autoimmune disorders, your nervous system is likely in a constant state of high alert.
When a body is stuck in a cycle of flares, exhaustion, and medical gaslighting, "just talking about it" often isn't enough. You can’t talk your way out of a physiological nervous system response.
My practice is designed for those who have hit a wall with traditional talk therapy and are seeking a body-based, neuroaffirming approach to find stability again.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, and work in private practice in Fitzroy, VIC.
I believe that feeling comfortable with your psychologist is an essential component of therapy. I prioritise collaboration, warmth, and a non-judgemental approach to ensure my clients feel respected, heard and understood. I am experienced in working with adult (18+) clients with a range of complex presentations, and might be a good fit for you if you are interested in delving deeper and doing the work on a medium to longer term basis.
I am a Clinical Psychologist, and work in private practice in Fitzroy, VIC.
I believe that feeling comfortable with your psychologist is an essential component of therapy. I prioritise collaboration, warmth, and a non-judgemental approach to ensure my clients feel respected, heard and understood. I am experienced in working with adult (18+) clients with a range of complex presentations, and might be a good fit for you if you are interested in delving deeper and doing the work on a medium to longer term basis.
I work predominantly with women going through life transitions. This includes perimenopause or menopause, ending a relationship or starting one, going through redundancy or retrenchment, recovering from a substance addiction, changing careers, experiencing health issues – just to name a few. I have a special interest in working with women who are childless but not by choice. I also use my lived experience in the creative arts to help artists deal with the pressures and mental and emotional distress that can be part of this career.
I work predominantly with women going through life transitions. This includes perimenopause or menopause, ending a relationship or starting one, going through redundancy or retrenchment, recovering from a substance addiction, changing careers, experiencing health issues – just to name a few. I have a special interest in working with women who are childless but not by choice. I also use my lived experience in the creative arts to help artists deal with the pressures and mental and emotional distress that can be part of this career.
My name is Apurva Nargundkar, I am the director and principal psychologist at Luminare Psychology. I am passionate about working with adults presenting with a range of issues, particularly with anxiety, LGBTQIA+/gender diversity, women's mental health, Culturally and Linguistically Diversity (CALD) issues, and intersectional experiences (i.e. those who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community while navigating cultural or religious pressure). I offer a safe space for my clients to explore their issues without judgement.
My name is Apurva Nargundkar, I am the director and principal psychologist at Luminare Psychology. I am passionate about working with adults presenting with a range of issues, particularly with anxiety, LGBTQIA+/gender diversity, women's mental health, Culturally and Linguistically Diversity (CALD) issues, and intersectional experiences (i.e. those who are part of the LGBTQIA+ community while navigating cultural or religious pressure). I offer a safe space for my clients to explore their issues without judgement.
My ideal clients are mid-life women who are navigating a season of significant change and beginning to notice that their usual ways of coping no longer feel sustainable. They may come to my practice feeling anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to move through transitions such as perimenopause or menopause, relationship changes, caring for ageing parents, shifting family roles, career pressure, burnout, grief, or a deeper sense of “Who am I now?”
My ideal clients are mid-life women who are navigating a season of significant change and beginning to notice that their usual ways of coping no longer feel sustainable. They may come to my practice feeling anxious, overwhelmed, exhausted, disconnected from themselves, or unsure how to move through transitions such as perimenopause or menopause, relationship changes, caring for ageing parents, shifting family roles, career pressure, burnout, grief, or a deeper sense of “Who am I now?”
A registered psychotherapist, Melissa has a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Melissa uses a range of evidenced based approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit the individual needs of her clients.
A registered psychotherapist, Melissa has a Master’s Degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy and is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), and the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Melissa uses a range of evidenced based approaches, tailoring the therapy to best suit the individual needs of her clients.
I am a counsellor and somatic psychotherapist with a special interest in supporting persons who navigate through trauma recovery; whether it is a complex trauma (C-PTSD) or a single incident trauma. This may express itself as; anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties or a loss of orientation to what matters to us in life. In sessions I use a person-centered, integrative approach depending on what works best for my clients. I am passionate about helping them to develop their capacity for healing, growth and positive change so they can fully engage in life.
I am a counsellor and somatic psychotherapist with a special interest in supporting persons who navigate through trauma recovery; whether it is a complex trauma (C-PTSD) or a single incident trauma. This may express itself as; anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties or a loss of orientation to what matters to us in life. In sessions I use a person-centered, integrative approach depending on what works best for my clients. I am passionate about helping them to develop their capacity for healing, growth and positive change so they can fully engage in life.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I work with people navigating major life transitions. My therapeutic space is warm and compassionate allowing you to be curious and explore what matters to you. As a PACFA Reg. Clinical member I engage in supervision and professional development. All are essential for me to show up in practice and hold space. My side passions include: co-hosting the 'Mothers at Midnight Podcast' and facilitating 'Grief & Loss' groups.
As an experienced psychotherapist, I work with people navigating major life transitions. My therapeutic space is warm and compassionate allowing you to be curious and explore what matters to you. As a PACFA Reg. Clinical member I engage in supervision and professional development. All are essential for me to show up in practice and hold space. My side passions include: co-hosting the 'Mothers at Midnight Podcast' and facilitating 'Grief & Loss' groups.
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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.