Geriatric Psychologists and Therapists in Toorak, VIC
Dr. Kazantzis is a psychologist and board-approved supervisor registered with AHPRA under the clinical scope of practice. He has over 20 years of experience in psychology consulting within public health (inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, specialist cognitive behavior therapy clinics) and primary care contexts. Dr. Kazantzis is also a Beck Institute CBT Certified Clinician (BICBT-CC).
Dr. Kazantzis is a psychologist and board-approved supervisor registered with AHPRA under the clinical scope of practice. He has over 20 years of experience in psychology consulting within public health (inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, specialist cognitive behavior therapy clinics) and primary care contexts. Dr. Kazantzis is also a Beck Institute CBT Certified Clinician (BICBT-CC).
My research work at a leading university and implementation of wellbeing programs for older adults, demonstrates my expertise and knowledge in working across the lifespan, including older adulthood.
Are you wondering whether your relationship can change, or why your past relationships haven't worked? I can help.
I work with men, women, and couples who are ready for things to change. About half my clients come alone, they're tired of repeating the same patterns in how they connect, fight, or shut down. The other half are couples carrying years of conflict, distance, or pain. Affairs, power struggles, mismatched desire - these are hard, but they're not hopeless.
I offer a clear, structured approach to help you understand what's really going on and actually create meaningful change.
My research work at a leading university and implementation of wellbeing programs for older adults, demonstrates my expertise and knowledge in working across the lifespan, including older adulthood.
Are you wondering whether your relationship can change, or why your past relationships haven't worked? I can help.
I work with men, women, and couples who are ready for things to change. About half my clients come alone, they're tired of repeating the same patterns in how they connect, fight, or shut down. The other half are couples carrying years of conflict, distance, or pain. Affairs, power struggles, mismatched desire - these are hard, but they're not hopeless.
I offer a clear, structured approach to help you understand what's really going on and actually create meaningful change.
You might be experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, or grieving a loss. Perhaps you feel pressured or stuck and unable to be your true self, impacting your relationships with your partner, colleagues, classmates, or family members. Sometimes memories of family violence or childhood abuse can further complicate your situation, making you feel isolated and disconnected from others. Perhaps you're challenged by relationship challenges. Know that you don't have to be alone with these challenges. Support for your emotional and psychological wellbeing is available. Please contact me to see how I can help.
You might be experiencing anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, or grieving a loss. Perhaps you feel pressured or stuck and unable to be your true self, impacting your relationships with your partner, colleagues, classmates, or family members. Sometimes memories of family violence or childhood abuse can further complicate your situation, making you feel isolated and disconnected from others. Perhaps you're challenged by relationship challenges. Know that you don't have to be alone with these challenges. Support for your emotional and psychological wellbeing is available. Please contact me to see how I can help.
If your relationship has hit a bad patch, you have ongoing conflict or have grown apart, I can heIp you. If you wish to improve your communication skills or learn how to manage conflict, then seriously consider calling me. I have the skills and experience to work jointly with you and your partner. I specialised in Relationship Counselling at Relationships Australia and have worked with couples and families for more than 20 years. My training also includes Clinical Family Therapy and I can support you with the parenting of your children.
If your relationship has hit a bad patch, you have ongoing conflict or have grown apart, I can heIp you. If you wish to improve your communication skills or learn how to manage conflict, then seriously consider calling me. I have the skills and experience to work jointly with you and your partner. I specialised in Relationship Counselling at Relationships Australia and have worked with couples and families for more than 20 years. My training also includes Clinical Family Therapy and I can support you with the parenting of your children.
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.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with focus areas on Relationship & Family Issues, Work Related Stress, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Neurodiversity, Anxious or Avoidant Attachment and working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with adults, children, and adolescents. I accept NDIS, Workcover and TAC patients. I offer couples therapy and have participated in Certification Consultation Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, using Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my therapy work.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with focus areas on Relationship & Family Issues, Work Related Stress, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), Neurodiversity, Anxious or Avoidant Attachment and working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I work with adults, children, and adolescents. I accept NDIS, Workcover and TAC patients. I offer couples therapy and have participated in Certification Consultation Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, using Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my therapy work.
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.
Many of my clients are women 50+ facing major life changes—divorce, loss, burnout, or feeling lost after years of putting others first. They want clarity, emotional ease, and a stronger connection to themselves.
I also work with individuals and couples of all ages who feel stuck and want lasting inner change. Using Internal Family Systems therapy, somatic practices, and self-compassion, I help you gently explore what’s going on beneath the surface—so you can move forward with more clarity, connection, and confidence.
I also see anyone who wants to know themselves on a deeper level, healing past trauma and attachment wounds.
Many of my clients are women 50+ facing major life changes—divorce, loss, burnout, or feeling lost after years of putting others first. They want clarity, emotional ease, and a stronger connection to themselves.
I also work with individuals and couples of all ages who feel stuck and want lasting inner change. Using Internal Family Systems therapy, somatic practices, and self-compassion, I help you gently explore what’s going on beneath the surface—so you can move forward with more clarity, connection, and confidence.
I also see anyone who wants to know themselves on a deeper level, healing past trauma and attachment wounds.
I work with children (5+ years), adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, workplace bullying, relationship difficulties, behavioural concerns, dementia-related challenges, career transitions, and family conflict.
Supporting individuals through life transitions, mental health challenges, and ageing-related concerns, including dementia. With a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and specialised training in mental health and ageing, I offer a person-centred, strength-based approach. My qualifications are MCP, GradCertAMHS, BA(Psych), GDipPsychSc, eOCCC, a CertDCL.
I work with children (5+ years), adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, workplace bullying, relationship difficulties, behavioural concerns, dementia-related challenges, career transitions, and family conflict.
Supporting individuals through life transitions, mental health challenges, and ageing-related concerns, including dementia. With a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and specialised training in mental health and ageing, I offer a person-centred, strength-based approach. My qualifications are MCP, GradCertAMHS, BA(Psych), GDipPsychSc, eOCCC, a CertDCL.
I am a Clinical and Counselling psychologist with over 30 years experience working extensively with Individuals, Couples and Adolescents. My areas of expertise include: Relationships and Interpersonal Issues; Anxiety/Depression management; Conflict resolution and Mediation; Self-esteem and Assertiveness Training; Stress Management; Bullying - School and Workplace; Gender/ Sexuality Concerns; Trauma/PTSD; Adjusting to Transitions and Life Change; Grief and Loss ; Anger Management; and Parenting Skills.
I am a Clinical and Counselling psychologist with over 30 years experience working extensively with Individuals, Couples and Adolescents. My areas of expertise include: Relationships and Interpersonal Issues; Anxiety/Depression management; Conflict resolution and Mediation; Self-esteem and Assertiveness Training; Stress Management; Bullying - School and Workplace; Gender/ Sexuality Concerns; Trauma/PTSD; Adjusting to Transitions and Life Change; Grief and Loss ; Anger Management; and Parenting Skills.
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They may be living with chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence; be LGBTQIA+; be older adults navigating major transitions; or parents carrying their own health challenges.
I'm Mel — a social worker with a Master of Social Work (UTAS) and Bachelor of Psychological Science (CQU). I offer psychosocial support, therapeutic conversations, case management and advocacy via secure telehealth - Australia-wide. My practice is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and draws on my own lived experience of chronic illness and disability.
They may be living with chronic illness, disability, or neurodivergence; be LGBTQIA+; be older adults navigating major transitions; or parents carrying their own health challenges.
I'm Mel — a social worker with a Master of Social Work (UTAS) and Bachelor of Psychological Science (CQU). I offer psychosocial support, therapeutic conversations, case management and advocacy via secure telehealth - Australia-wide. My practice is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and draws on my own lived experience of chronic illness and disability.
As an associate of the Parkinson's Unit, Concord Hospital, Sydney, and a former practitioner at Dementia Australia, I have clinical experience with neurodegenerative conditions.
I have some 30-years of experience working in hospitals, hospices, and aged care facilities. I live in Canberra and provide my services by phone, Zoom, or Facetime across Australia. I do NOT make home visits.
As an associate of the Parkinson's Unit, Concord Hospital, Sydney, and a former practitioner at Dementia Australia, I have clinical experience with neurodegenerative conditions.
I have some 30-years of experience working in hospitals, hospices, and aged care facilities. I live in Canberra and provide my services by phone, Zoom, or Facetime across Australia. I do NOT make home visits.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I specialise in working with adults and older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, complex trauma, PTSD, grief, stress and relationship difficulties.
deeply ingrained emotional-behaviour difficulties. Drawing on my professional experience across India, New Zealand and Western suburbs of Melbourne, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work. I also have special interest in women's mental health, including Pre-Menstrual Dysphoria Disorder (PMDD).
As a Clinical Psychologist, I specialise in working with adults and older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, OCD, complex trauma, PTSD, grief, stress and relationship difficulties.
deeply ingrained emotional-behaviour difficulties. Drawing on my professional experience across India, New Zealand and Western suburbs of Melbourne, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work. I also have special interest in women's mental health, including Pre-Menstrual Dysphoria Disorder (PMDD).
Deeva is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Clinical Family and Couple’s Therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She has over 15 years of post- graduate experience specialising in individuals and families, trauma, attachment, grief and loss.
Deeva works holistically with her clients, therefore always viewing an individual in the context of their family, social networks, community, society and culture.
Deeva has a special interest in Attachment and Mindfulness-based therapies such as Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and Internal Family Systems and compliments this with evidence-based practices such as CBT, MBCT and ACT.
Deeva is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Clinical Family and Couple’s Therapist and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. She has over 15 years of post- graduate experience specialising in individuals and families, trauma, attachment, grief and loss.
Deeva works holistically with her clients, therefore always viewing an individual in the context of their family, social networks, community, society and culture.
Deeva has a special interest in Attachment and Mindfulness-based therapies such as Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and Internal Family Systems and compliments this with evidence-based practices such as CBT, MBCT and ACT.
I have several decades of experience working with adult clients, both individuals and couples. I have worked with a wide variety of issues, from stress to more deep-seated longstanding issues. This can entail short term work or longer term therapy.
I have experience working with gay and lesbian clients.
Telehealth appointments are also available. Mental Health Care plans are accepted.
I am located in the inner north city area and close to bus and tram services.
I have several decades of experience working with adult clients, both individuals and couples. I have worked with a wide variety of issues, from stress to more deep-seated longstanding issues. This can entail short term work or longer term therapy.
I have experience working with gay and lesbian clients.
Telehealth appointments are also available. Mental Health Care plans are accepted.
I am located in the inner north city area and close to bus and tram services.
I am a skilled and experienced clinical psychologist, committed to providing compassionate and effective care. I have developed a reputation as a warm, empathetic, and trustworthy psychologist who is able to connect with her clients on a deep level. I have helped countless individuals overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and disordered eating.
I am a skilled and experienced clinical psychologist, committed to providing compassionate and effective care. I have developed a reputation as a warm, empathetic, and trustworthy psychologist who is able to connect with her clients on a deep level. I have helped countless individuals overcome a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, trauma, and disordered eating.
Your journey to mental wellbeing starts here with a qualified psychologist tailored to your needs, all with no cost to you, with your Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).
At MTM Health we believe everyone deserves a safe space to talk, heal and grow.
Our dedicated team of professionals helps countless individuals overcome challenges such as anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, and general coping difficulties every day, guiding them towards a path of lasting well-being.
Your journey to mental wellbeing starts here with a qualified psychologist tailored to your needs, all with no cost to you, with your Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).
At MTM Health we believe everyone deserves a safe space to talk, heal and grow.
Our dedicated team of professionals helps countless individuals overcome challenges such as anxiety, relationship struggles, life transitions, and general coping difficulties every day, guiding them towards a path of lasting well-being.
Availability at Elsternwick and via Telehealth. Seeing clients with depression, anxiety and stress. As a Clinical and Health Psychologist Tanya has a strong interest in the interplay between physical health and psychological wellbeing; and has experience working with a wide range of health conditions in private practice, private hospital, research, oncology, IVF, and aged care settings. Tanya aims to support individuals to live more fulfilling lives whilst managing their mood and symptoms. She is also a Fertility Counsellor, and has a postgraduate qualification in Gerontology.
Availability at Elsternwick and via Telehealth. Seeing clients with depression, anxiety and stress. As a Clinical and Health Psychologist Tanya has a strong interest in the interplay between physical health and psychological wellbeing; and has experience working with a wide range of health conditions in private practice, private hospital, research, oncology, IVF, and aged care settings. Tanya aims to support individuals to live more fulfilling lives whilst managing their mood and symptoms. She is also a Fertility Counsellor, and has a postgraduate qualification in Gerontology.
I am a Christian Counsellor with extensive experience supporting individuals, older adults and couples.
Are you an individual, a couple, older adult or carer who is feeling overwhelmed, suffered loss, struggling with your overall wellbeing, chronic illness, struggling navigating difficult relationships, have perhaps built walls around you, feeling depressed, anxious, isolated, suspicious, stuck and you cannot move forward? I believe your story is unique and worthy of being heard within a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space. With a diverse background in aged care, mental health, nursing and pastoral care, I bring depth and heartfelt empathy to help rediscover peace, hope and renewed sense of self.
I am a Christian Counsellor with extensive experience supporting individuals, older adults and couples.
Are you an individual, a couple, older adult or carer who is feeling overwhelmed, suffered loss, struggling with your overall wellbeing, chronic illness, struggling navigating difficult relationships, have perhaps built walls around you, feeling depressed, anxious, isolated, suspicious, stuck and you cannot move forward? I believe your story is unique and worthy of being heard within a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space. With a diverse background in aged care, mental health, nursing and pastoral care, I bring depth and heartfelt empathy to help rediscover peace, hope and renewed sense of self.
You may be the person everyone relies on while quietly feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or exhausted. I support women navigating the complexities of motherhood, parenting, perimenopause, changing relationships, identity shifts, and other life transitions that can lead to you experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and emotional overwhelm. I support you in identifying and overcoming the challenges of balancing life’s many demands. While I have a special interest in women’s wellbeing and life transitions, I also work with adults and men facing a wide range of personal, emotional, and relational challenges.
You may be the person everyone relies on while quietly feeling overwhelmed, anxious, disconnected, or exhausted. I support women navigating the complexities of motherhood, parenting, perimenopause, changing relationships, identity shifts, and other life transitions that can lead to you experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, burnout and emotional overwhelm. I support you in identifying and overcoming the challenges of balancing life’s many demands. While I have a special interest in women’s wellbeing and life transitions, I also work with adults and men facing a wide range of personal, emotional, and relational challenges.
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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialise in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.
Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.
What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialise in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialised modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.
Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specialising in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.