Codependency Counselling in Toorak, VIC
You might be navigating a life transition, relationship challenge, deep grief, or feeling lost in patterns of anxiety, burnout, dissociation or overwhelm. Perhaps your body is holding what words cannot express—chronic pain, tension, or a sense of disconnect. You long for relief, clarity, and a deeper connection to yourself. My work is for those who seek more than just talk therapy—who want to feel change in their body, not just understand it in their mind. Together, we create space for healing, where old patterns can unravel, and a sense of possibility, agency, and ease can emerge.
You might be navigating a life transition, relationship challenge, deep grief, or feeling lost in patterns of anxiety, burnout, dissociation or overwhelm. Perhaps your body is holding what words cannot express—chronic pain, tension, or a sense of disconnect. You long for relief, clarity, and a deeper connection to yourself. My work is for those who seek more than just talk therapy—who want to feel change in their body, not just understand it in their mind. Together, we create space for healing, where old patterns can unravel, and a sense of possibility, agency, and ease can emerge.
Do you feel hurt, unheard, or disconnected in your relationship? Are you tired of fighting about the same thing over-and-over without any change. Conflict, betrayal, or life changes may have left you feeling stuck and unsure where to turn, but deep down you know you deserve to feel close and cared for. Let me help you move back towards loving connection. I’m a mature, relationship-focused therapist who works with individuals and couples to strengthen trust, improve communication, and restore closeness.
Do you feel hurt, unheard, or disconnected in your relationship? Are you tired of fighting about the same thing over-and-over without any change. Conflict, betrayal, or life changes may have left you feeling stuck and unsure where to turn, but deep down you know you deserve to feel close and cared for. Let me help you move back towards loving connection. I’m a mature, relationship-focused therapist who works with individuals and couples to strengthen trust, improve communication, and restore closeness.
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING... Emotional pain? Relationship conflict? Lack of meaning? If you are like most people, you probably struggle at times because you have never received any formal training about how to care for your emotional wellbeing. Dr Gerschman's approach goes beyond talk therapy by providing a structured, skills-based program for treating current symptoms and promoting enduring resilience. Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, navigate tricky relationships, and find lasting meaning and fulfilment!
ARE YOU EXPERIENCING... Emotional pain? Relationship conflict? Lack of meaning? If you are like most people, you probably struggle at times because you have never received any formal training about how to care for your emotional wellbeing. Dr Gerschman's approach goes beyond talk therapy by providing a structured, skills-based program for treating current symptoms and promoting enduring resilience. Imagine having the knowledge and confidence to manage difficult thoughts and feelings, navigate tricky relationships, and find lasting meaning and fulfilment!
Feeling you need support outside of your family and friends? Not sure about changing some aspect of your life? I work with adults and older teenagers looking for growth or change in their current lives. If a trauma, or event has impacted you, we may understand why it's happened, but sometimes "why" isn't enough. Combining psychotherapy with somatic psychology, we can create the change and healing you are seeking.
Feeling you need support outside of your family and friends? Not sure about changing some aspect of your life? I work with adults and older teenagers looking for growth or change in their current lives. If a trauma, or event has impacted you, we may understand why it's happened, but sometimes "why" isn't enough. Combining psychotherapy with somatic psychology, we can create the change and healing you are seeking.
I work with women and LGBTQ+ people who want to quiet the noise of anxiety, reconnect with what they truly need, and start feeling like themselves again. Many of my clients describe themselves as high-achieving, thoughtful, capable adults who, lately, haven’t quite felt like themselves. You might be carrying more than you let on, giving so much to others that there’s little left for you, or feeling the constant pressure to keep “doing better”. Deep down, you may simply want to find balance and live in a way that feels authentic to you, not just what others expect.
I work with women and LGBTQ+ people who want to quiet the noise of anxiety, reconnect with what they truly need, and start feeling like themselves again. Many of my clients describe themselves as high-achieving, thoughtful, capable adults who, lately, haven’t quite felt like themselves. You might be carrying more than you let on, giving so much to others that there’s little left for you, or feeling the constant pressure to keep “doing better”. Deep down, you may simply want to find balance and live in a way that feels authentic to you, not just what others expect.
I specialise in developing an understanding of and treating children, adolescents and adults struggling to cope with challenges related to the past. I treat behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation and a broad range of presentations due to complex trauma. I have a particular interest in early life experience and the impact on attachment relationships. I am referred patients through Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, GPs and families seeking an alternative treatment to the usual medication focussed response to ADHD, ODD and ADD presentations and abuse. I undertake psychodynamic assessment and treatment that gets great results.
I specialise in developing an understanding of and treating children, adolescents and adults struggling to cope with challenges related to the past. I treat behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation and a broad range of presentations due to complex trauma. I have a particular interest in early life experience and the impact on attachment relationships. I am referred patients through Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, GPs and families seeking an alternative treatment to the usual medication focussed response to ADHD, ODD and ADD presentations and abuse. I undertake psychodynamic assessment and treatment that gets great results.
Sandra is an experienced bilingual clinical psychologist who sees different people from all walks of life, as circumstances bring many of us to therapy at different points or phases in life and for a variety of reasons. Sandra’s therapy setting provides a caring, not judgemental, supportive space where people can feel safe to express themselves and their inner feelings and where the person can have the experience to feel held in an accepting, respectful and empathetic way. This catharsis provides the individual with a freedom to unburden, relax and try to find a new stable foundation for a more fulfilling future and experiences.
Sandra is an experienced bilingual clinical psychologist who sees different people from all walks of life, as circumstances bring many of us to therapy at different points or phases in life and for a variety of reasons. Sandra’s therapy setting provides a caring, not judgemental, supportive space where people can feel safe to express themselves and their inner feelings and where the person can have the experience to feel held in an accepting, respectful and empathetic way. This catharsis provides the individual with a freedom to unburden, relax and try to find a new stable foundation for a more fulfilling future and experiences.
Appointments Available - book online at hourglasspsychology.com.au/appointments. I work with young people and adults treating anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, self-harming, addictions, stress, amongst other problems. I also have an interest in working with people across diverse sexuality, sex, and gender spectrums. I assist you to find practical solutions to your problems that fit within your lifestyle, values and personal investment, drawing on your strengths to create meaningful long-term change. I also work with your evolving goals, and offer guidance and support.
Appointments Available - book online at hourglasspsychology.com.au/appointments. I work with young people and adults treating anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, adjustment difficulties, relationship issues, self-harming, addictions, stress, amongst other problems. I also have an interest in working with people across diverse sexuality, sex, and gender spectrums. I assist you to find practical solutions to your problems that fit within your lifestyle, values and personal investment, drawing on your strengths to create meaningful long-term change. I also work with your evolving goals, and offer guidance and support.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by the demands of living in a neurotypical world that doesn't seem built for the way your brain works. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt rooted in years of feeling misunderstood, judged, or like you have to mask who you really are. Perhaps you're tired of the pressure to be perfect, afraid to try new things, or constantly worried about how others perceive you. You may feel stuck - held back by internalised ableism, harsh self-criticism, or a fear of not being good enough.
You might be feeling overwhelmed by the demands of living in a neurotypical world that doesn't seem built for the way your brain works. You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, or self-doubt rooted in years of feeling misunderstood, judged, or like you have to mask who you really are. Perhaps you're tired of the pressure to be perfect, afraid to try new things, or constantly worried about how others perceive you. You may feel stuck - held back by internalised ableism, harsh self-criticism, or a fear of not being good enough.
Let’s start with this: You are not your ADHD.
You might look like you’re coping — holding down a job, keeping up appearances — but inside, it’s chaotic. The overthinking, the scattered focus, the constant sense that you're behind. Maybe it’s ADHD, anxiety, or just a brain that won’t switch off.
What you want is clarity, calm, and tools that actually help. More than that, you want to feel like yourself again.
I work with people like you to understand your mind, quiet the self-doubt, and build a life that feels manageable and meaningful.
Let’s start with this: You are not your ADHD.
You might look like you’re coping — holding down a job, keeping up appearances — but inside, it’s chaotic. The overthinking, the scattered focus, the constant sense that you're behind. Maybe it’s ADHD, anxiety, or just a brain that won’t switch off.
What you want is clarity, calm, and tools that actually help. More than that, you want to feel like yourself again.
I work with people like you to understand your mind, quiet the self-doubt, and build a life that feels manageable and meaningful.
Do you have a wish to understand your mind, to become un-stuck, and to have healthier relationships with yourself and others? I launched Melbourne Psychology House to offer people an opportunity to understand what is happening inside themselves that is causing their suffering, to build skills to regulate anxiety, to gain stability in relationships, and to heal and unlock potential. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, relationship difficulties, women's health concerns, emotion regulation challenges, and more.
Do you have a wish to understand your mind, to become un-stuck, and to have healthier relationships with yourself and others? I launched Melbourne Psychology House to offer people an opportunity to understand what is happening inside themselves that is causing their suffering, to build skills to regulate anxiety, to gain stability in relationships, and to heal and unlock potential. I have experience treating anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, relationship difficulties, women's health concerns, emotion regulation challenges, and more.
My psychology practice empowers women to feel hopeful and confident as they navigate major life transitions.
Whether you're rediscovering your identity, processing relationship changes, exploring new career paths, stepping into motherhood, grieving a loss, or facing the unexpected, these experiences can feel overwhelming. You may feel stuck, uncertain, and questioning who you are. Racing thoughts, self-doubt, and expectations can make it hard to move forward. Change often brings a mix of emotions—fear, grief, and uncertainty. It’s easy to feel tempted to give up on working through challenges, but you don’t have to face this alone.
My psychology practice empowers women to feel hopeful and confident as they navigate major life transitions.
Whether you're rediscovering your identity, processing relationship changes, exploring new career paths, stepping into motherhood, grieving a loss, or facing the unexpected, these experiences can feel overwhelming. You may feel stuck, uncertain, and questioning who you are. Racing thoughts, self-doubt, and expectations can make it hard to move forward. Change often brings a mix of emotions—fear, grief, and uncertainty. It’s easy to feel tempted to give up on working through challenges, but you don’t have to face this alone.
I have a strong interest in supporting individuals experiencing mood and personality disorders, substance use challenges, and in providing general counselling for life’s ups and downs and workplace stress. I also offer couples counselling.
I have a strong interest in supporting individuals experiencing mood and personality disorders, substance use challenges, and in providing general counselling for life’s ups and downs and workplace stress. I also offer couples counselling.
Bilal is a Melbourne-based psychologist with a curiosity for people and their patterning. He sees therapy as the play and poetics between two strangers in service of healing.
Bilal is a Melbourne-based psychologist with a curiosity for people and their patterning. He sees therapy as the play and poetics between two strangers in service of healing.
Do you sometimes feel like you overreact to things that shouldn’t bother you so much? Or have you ever wondered if past experiences or relationships continue to influence how your feel? If you struggle with low mood, anger, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or unhealthy coping strategies, it’s possible your past is intruding on your present and impacting your current wellbeing. I help clients address their challenges by helping them make sense of problematic thoughts, uncomfortable feelings, unhelpful behaviours, and challenging relationships. Together, my clients and I tackle challenges to create positive change and wellbeing.
Do you sometimes feel like you overreact to things that shouldn’t bother you so much? Or have you ever wondered if past experiences or relationships continue to influence how your feel? If you struggle with low mood, anger, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, or unhealthy coping strategies, it’s possible your past is intruding on your present and impacting your current wellbeing. I help clients address their challenges by helping them make sense of problematic thoughts, uncomfortable feelings, unhelpful behaviours, and challenging relationships. Together, my clients and I tackle challenges to create positive change and wellbeing.
If you suffer from trauma, ADHD, ASD/Autism, depression, anxiety, substance use, sleep issues, relationship issues, eating disorders, low self-esteem, or bereavement, please email me to arrange a free 10-minute consultation. I foster a non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment where you will feel comfortable and supported discussing difficult topics. I will endeavor to assist you in accessing your own agency and internal resources, leading to greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a sense of empowerment.
If you suffer from trauma, ADHD, ASD/Autism, depression, anxiety, substance use, sleep issues, relationship issues, eating disorders, low self-esteem, or bereavement, please email me to arrange a free 10-minute consultation. I foster a non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment where you will feel comfortable and supported discussing difficult topics. I will endeavor to assist you in accessing your own agency and internal resources, leading to greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a sense of empowerment.
Savleen is a clinical psychologist with experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Her practice is guided by genuine care for her clients. She works with individual adults and couples with a wide range of issues. Savleen focuses on engaging her clients to achieve long-term meaningful growth in a compassionate, safe, supportive and culturally sensitive environment. She has a warm and collaborative approach to therapy and encourages her clients to identify their strengths whilst they examine and compassionately reflect on their lives. She is dedicated to supporting her client's in experiencing improved wellbeing.
Savleen is a clinical psychologist with experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Her practice is guided by genuine care for her clients. She works with individual adults and couples with a wide range of issues. Savleen focuses on engaging her clients to achieve long-term meaningful growth in a compassionate, safe, supportive and culturally sensitive environment. She has a warm and collaborative approach to therapy and encourages her clients to identify their strengths whilst they examine and compassionately reflect on their lives. She is dedicated to supporting her client's in experiencing improved wellbeing.
Connection, collaboration, empathy, and open-mindedness lay the foundation of my work. I am passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space where clients can freely express and explore their experiences. In therapy, I am warm and deeply attuned, working with the mind, body, and psyche to address all aspects of the individual. My approach is trauma-informed, and draws upon a range of modalities, including somatic psychotherapy, inner-child work, re-parenting, parts work, EMDR, attachment-based therapy, imagery rescripting, ACT, CBT, psychoeducation, and mindfulness.
Connection, collaboration, empathy, and open-mindedness lay the foundation of my work. I am passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space where clients can freely express and explore their experiences. In therapy, I am warm and deeply attuned, working with the mind, body, and psyche to address all aspects of the individual. My approach is trauma-informed, and draws upon a range of modalities, including somatic psychotherapy, inner-child work, re-parenting, parts work, EMDR, attachment-based therapy, imagery rescripting, ACT, CBT, psychoeducation, and mindfulness.
The Mind Clan Psychology is a warm, inclusive psychology practice designed specifically for young adults aged 18-35. We understand that the journey to self-healing can be complex, and we’re here to support you with authenticity, humor, and connection.
Our approach is deeply human-centered— we prioritize creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and heard! Whether you're struggling with anxiety, identity and LGBTQIA+ exploration, life transitions, or family/relationship challenges, our psychologists bring a compassionate and playful energy to help you explore your experiences without judgment.
The Mind Clan Psychology is a warm, inclusive psychology practice designed specifically for young adults aged 18-35. We understand that the journey to self-healing can be complex, and we’re here to support you with authenticity, humor, and connection.
Our approach is deeply human-centered— we prioritize creating a space where you feel safe, seen, and heard! Whether you're struggling with anxiety, identity and LGBTQIA+ exploration, life transitions, or family/relationship challenges, our psychologists bring a compassionate and playful energy to help you explore your experiences without judgment.
Phil Burns is a highly skilled and regarded counsellor with many years of experience in the field. Phil is committed to allowing clients the space and time to discover who they really are and what makes them unique. By assisting them to see their attributes and define their personal values, they are able to view life through a new lens and overcome the challenges they face. By allowing clients to define what works and doesn’t work for them, they are then able to decide the next step in their journey
Phil Burns is a highly skilled and regarded counsellor with many years of experience in the field. Phil is committed to allowing clients the space and time to discover who they really are and what makes them unique. By assisting them to see their attributes and define their personal values, they are able to view life through a new lens and overcome the challenges they face. By allowing clients to define what works and doesn’t work for them, they are then able to decide the next step in their journey
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Codependency Counsellors
What therapy types help with codependency problems?
Both couples and family therapy and cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT) can help with the relationship difficulties referred to as codependency. Such problems typically include inappropriate feelings of responsibility for a loved one’s destructive behavior, irrational patterns of thinking about such behavior, and family interaction patterns in which the needs of one troubled member override the needs of others in a household.
What happens in therapy for codependency?
Spouses and family members learn and practice how to interact and support each other in a healthy way without sacrificing their own needs or well-being. They learn the limits of their responsibility for their loved ones and correct faulty patterns of thinking and feeling that underlie codependent behavior. Individuals may be encouraged to nurture an array of social relationships and to cultivate their own talents and interests so that they develop a healthy sense of self outside the family.
How does therapy help a person or couple overcome codependency?
Therapy helps people establish healthy ways of being in a relationship. Spouses and family members learn how to nurture and support one another without sacrificing their own needs or allowing the needs of one person to dominate the dynamic. Individuals learn how to say no and set boundaries, and how to maintain their own identity and self-esteem. Therapy helps people understand that they are not responsible for the feelings and actions of others. It also helps individuals deal with the turbulence that can come from living with a person suffering from such conditions as substance abuse and mental illness.
What is the goal of therapy for codependency?
One goal of therapy for codependency is to alleviate feelings of responsibility for and correct irrational patterns of thinking about loved ones whose behavioral problems override the needs of others in a household. Therapy helps people establish healthy boundaries of behavior and speak up for their own needs in a relationship. In addition, people learn how to maintain a healthy relationship, one in which both parties give and receive equally and are able to retain their own identity.