Psychologists and Therapists for Adults in Upper Ferntree Gully, VIC
Nicole has experience working with adolescents, young adults and older adults experiencing a range of social and emotional challenges, complex trauma and mental health difficulties.
Nicole has experience delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivation Interviewing and Reminiscence Therapy. Her clinical area of interest includes mood and anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma related issues and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Nicole has experience working with adolescents, young adults and older adults experiencing a range of social and emotional challenges, complex trauma and mental health difficulties.
Nicole has experience delivering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivation Interviewing and Reminiscence Therapy. Her clinical area of interest includes mood and anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma related issues and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Raising neurodivergent and highly-attuned children in a fast-paced modern world can leave us (and them) feeling overwhelmed and confused. I work with parents and care-givers to strengthen safe and loving connection within families. Supporting care givers to identify their own needs, their children’s needs and focus on what is important to their family. Specialising in somatic (body based) and trauma-informed practices, helping to deepen each individual's experience of their emotions and responses to daily life stress, parenting and trauma. NDIS funded participants welcome.
Raising neurodivergent and highly-attuned children in a fast-paced modern world can leave us (and them) feeling overwhelmed and confused. I work with parents and care-givers to strengthen safe and loving connection within families. Supporting care givers to identify their own needs, their children’s needs and focus on what is important to their family. Specialising in somatic (body based) and trauma-informed practices, helping to deepen each individual's experience of their emotions and responses to daily life stress, parenting and trauma. NDIS funded participants welcome.
My name is Lorraine Marsh, and if you have found your way here, then maybe you are looking for a different way to live your life. Have you lost a sense of your authentic self? What dreams have you let go of? Maybe you have never been encouraged to want something just for yourself? What are your intrinsic values? Would you like to understand thought and relationship patterns that no longer serve you? How can you rediscover what you love and to learn new skills to thrive? When was the last time you thought about what you wanted and took action to get it?
My name is Lorraine Marsh, and if you have found your way here, then maybe you are looking for a different way to live your life. Have you lost a sense of your authentic self? What dreams have you let go of? Maybe you have never been encouraged to want something just for yourself? What are your intrinsic values? Would you like to understand thought and relationship patterns that no longer serve you? How can you rediscover what you love and to learn new skills to thrive? When was the last time you thought about what you wanted and took action to get it?
Specialising in c-PTSD, I work with adults impacted by childhood trauma and attachment disruption.
With over 18 years’ experience, working in both the UK and Australia. I am trained and practiced in EMDR, Resource Therapy, FLASH 2.0, TF-CBT, ACT and other evidenced trauma therapies. Specialising in adults living with childhood trauma, sexual trauma, relational trauma and one-off traumatic events. People leave my service with significant symptom reduction.
Specialising in c-PTSD, I work with adults impacted by childhood trauma and attachment disruption.
With over 18 years’ experience, working in both the UK and Australia. I am trained and practiced in EMDR, Resource Therapy, FLASH 2.0, TF-CBT, ACT and other evidenced trauma therapies. Specialising in adults living with childhood trauma, sexual trauma, relational trauma and one-off traumatic events. People leave my service with significant symptom reduction.
People come to therapy for lots of different reasons - whether it's worrying about different things, having trouble sleeping, or just feeling unhappy, stressed, or stuck. I believe all of these problems can be invitations to look deeper within ourselves, to uncover what really matters to us, the values and meanings that guide our choices, and the parts of ourselves that need our care and attention. Therapy can be a space to explore these questions, to sit with uncertainty, and to begin finding ways to live more fully, even when life feels messy or overwhelming.
People come to therapy for lots of different reasons - whether it's worrying about different things, having trouble sleeping, or just feeling unhappy, stressed, or stuck. I believe all of these problems can be invitations to look deeper within ourselves, to uncover what really matters to us, the values and meanings that guide our choices, and the parts of ourselves that need our care and attention. Therapy can be a space to explore these questions, to sit with uncertainty, and to begin finding ways to live more fully, even when life feels messy or overwhelming.
Kristy supports adults, men, and couples navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Kristy is a clinical counsellor with training in the Gottman Method (Level 1 & 2), supporting individuals and couples with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, and life transitions. She offers practical, evidence-informed strategies alongside a warm, collaborative approach to help clients feel understood and supported.
Kristy supports adults, men, and couples navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
Kristy is a clinical counsellor with training in the Gottman Method (Level 1 & 2), supporting individuals and couples with anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, communication difficulties, and life transitions. She offers practical, evidence-informed strategies alongside a warm, collaborative approach to help clients feel understood and supported.
Career. Family. Responsibility.
But privately, your nervous system is exhausted.
You replay conversations.
You question yourself.
You stay emotionally alert long after interactions are over.
For many high-functioning women, this is not “just stress.”
Many of the women I work with grew up in emotionally immature or narcissistic family systems where emotional needs were minimised, criticised, or carried alone.
Over time they became highly capable, responsible, and emotionally aware of others while slowly losing connection with themselves.
Career. Family. Responsibility.
But privately, your nervous system is exhausted.
You replay conversations.
You question yourself.
You stay emotionally alert long after interactions are over.
For many high-functioning women, this is not “just stress.”
Many of the women I work with grew up in emotionally immature or narcissistic family systems where emotional needs were minimised, criticised, or carried alone.
Over time they became highly capable, responsible, and emotionally aware of others while slowly losing connection with themselves.
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I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist who enjoys working with adolescents and adults.
I am especially passionate about supporting people affected by trauma, PTSD, family violence, anxiety and those seeking to rebuild self-worth and confidence. My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practice and is tailored to each person’s unique needs and stage of life.
I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist who enjoys working with adolescents and adults.
I am especially passionate about supporting people affected by trauma, PTSD, family violence, anxiety and those seeking to rebuild self-worth and confidence. My therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based practice and is tailored to each person’s unique needs and stage of life.
I work with adolescents (17 years and older), young adults, and adults, and I’m especially passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I use various therapeutic approaches to inform treatment, including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
I work with adolescents (17 years and older), young adults, and adults, and I’m especially passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I use various therapeutic approaches to inform treatment, including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Relationship Counselling - appointments available Australia wide. Do you want to create healthier communication, intimacy & closeness with your partner? Perhaps you’re grieving the loss of a once happy relationship & wondering how to get 'back on track', especially after having children. My specialised training in relationship counselling combined with personal experience has helped many couples find connection & love again. I offer a deeply caring, calm & empathic space. It's challenging making that first step, but relationship distress is very common & you are not alone. I so look forward to hearing from you, even just for a chat.
Relationship Counselling - appointments available Australia wide. Do you want to create healthier communication, intimacy & closeness with your partner? Perhaps you’re grieving the loss of a once happy relationship & wondering how to get 'back on track', especially after having children. My specialised training in relationship counselling combined with personal experience has helped many couples find connection & love again. I offer a deeply caring, calm & empathic space. It's challenging making that first step, but relationship distress is very common & you are not alone. I so look forward to hearing from you, even just for a chat.
Cathy provides collaborative, evidence-based and individual psychological support to adults of all ages.
Cathy is a board-registered Clinical Psychologist with training from Melbourne University and Monash University. Cathy has a special interest in disordered eating (ANZAED credentialed clinician) and trauma, and also works in the areas of grief, self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety, depression and adjusting to other life challenges.
Cathy provides collaborative, evidence-based and individual psychological support to adults of all ages.
Cathy is a board-registered Clinical Psychologist with training from Melbourne University and Monash University. Cathy has a special interest in disordered eating (ANZAED credentialed clinician) and trauma, and also works in the areas of grief, self-esteem, perfectionism, anxiety, depression and adjusting to other life challenges.
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges.
My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support.
I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
An intuitive and compassionate counsellor with over a decade of experience guiding individuals, couples, and families through complex emotional and relational challenges.
My multicultural perspective, shaped by life experiences in Korea, China, and the USA, combined with professional expertise across diverse roles—as a community interpreter, counsellor, and family therapist—enables me to provide holistic and culturally sensitive support.
I've helped many clients recover from narcissistic abuse to build healthy identity and resilience.
As an empathetic, inclusive counsellor & psychotherapist, I welcome individuals from all walks of life—people of every background, gender, & orientation. My practice is grounded in supporting those who are looking to unpack & explore the complexities of the human experience. As a gay man of colour, I also work alongside queer communities, men, Asian & culturally diverse clients (CALD). I provide a safe, affirming space where you can feel seen & understood. Drawing on a holistic, trauma-informed approach, I encourage self-discovery, resilience, & lasting growth. Let's navigate life's complexities, challenges, & experiences together!
As an empathetic, inclusive counsellor & psychotherapist, I welcome individuals from all walks of life—people of every background, gender, & orientation. My practice is grounded in supporting those who are looking to unpack & explore the complexities of the human experience. As a gay man of colour, I also work alongside queer communities, men, Asian & culturally diverse clients (CALD). I provide a safe, affirming space where you can feel seen & understood. Drawing on a holistic, trauma-informed approach, I encourage self-discovery, resilience, & lasting growth. Let's navigate life's complexities, challenges, & experiences together!
Life can be so tough, at times: Perhaps you don’t feel good about 'you', you struggle with life feeling relentlessly stressful, expensive, and anxiety-provoking, your relationship is in trouble, work is overwhelming and unsatisfying, your friendships feel insecure, you grieve for the decline or death of a close other (or beloved pet), you are diagnosed with a fear-evoking illness, your mental health is out of kilter and you don't know how to get back on track, or you may be feeling a 'deep down' loss of meaning and purpose in an increasingly unstable, uncertain world. Or something else; we all have a story. Therapy can really help.
Life can be so tough, at times: Perhaps you don’t feel good about 'you', you struggle with life feeling relentlessly stressful, expensive, and anxiety-provoking, your relationship is in trouble, work is overwhelming and unsatisfying, your friendships feel insecure, you grieve for the decline or death of a close other (or beloved pet), you are diagnosed with a fear-evoking illness, your mental health is out of kilter and you don't know how to get back on track, or you may be feeling a 'deep down' loss of meaning and purpose in an increasingly unstable, uncertain world. Or something else; we all have a story. Therapy can really help.
My clients seek my services for many reasons. Their individual circumstances or concerns vary but ultimately they express a want for their lived experiences to be different. They may want to shift their relationship with themselves, or with others or they may want the time, space and trusting therapeutic relationship to authentically show up and be vulnerable and develop aspects of themselves or identify goals or different ways of being. Often the reasons individuals seek support may not be instantly clear. They may have an identified goal or a few and then as the therapeutic relationship develops, so does their own unique process.
My clients seek my services for many reasons. Their individual circumstances or concerns vary but ultimately they express a want for their lived experiences to be different. They may want to shift their relationship with themselves, or with others or they may want the time, space and trusting therapeutic relationship to authentically show up and be vulnerable and develop aspects of themselves or identify goals or different ways of being. Often the reasons individuals seek support may not be instantly clear. They may have an identified goal or a few and then as the therapeutic relationship develops, so does their own unique process.
I work with adults (18–35) navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
I take an integrative approach, blending Focusing-Oriented Therapy, which explores how emotions and memories are carried in the body, with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, offering structured, goal-oriented strategies when appropriate
I work with adults (18–35) navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
I take an integrative approach, blending Focusing-Oriented Therapy, which explores how emotions and memories are carried in the body, with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, offering structured, goal-oriented strategies when appropriate
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy Relational Patterns or Addictive Behaviours deeply impacting your Emotional, Psychological & Physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy Thoughts, Behaviours & Feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your Counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards Change & Renewed Progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.
Have you been unable to move beyond entrenched unhealthy Relational Patterns or Addictive Behaviours deeply impacting your Emotional, Psychological & Physical well-being? The repetitive nature of these unhealthy Thoughts, Behaviours & Feelings are what leads most clients through my door. My task as your Counsellor is to provide an environment that disrupts your current level of functioning or repetitive patterns & move you towards Change & Renewed Progression. I observe your Discrepancies or Mixed Messages & Inner Conflicts within your Narrative, Story & Behaviours, regarding the most personal dimensions of your Life Challenges.
I work with adults ready to go beneath the surface — to understand not just what they're struggling with, but why, and where it began.
A lot of what brings people to therapy is relational. Anxiety that spikes around conflict. A tendency to people-please or shut down. Feeling disconnected from a partner, or from yourself. These patterns usually have roots, and that's where we do the real work.
I have a particular interest in PMDD, cyclical mood conditions and those navigating life with ADHD
I work with adults ready to go beneath the surface — to understand not just what they're struggling with, but why, and where it began.
A lot of what brings people to therapy is relational. Anxiety that spikes around conflict. A tendency to people-please or shut down. Feeling disconnected from a partner, or from yourself. These patterns usually have roots, and that's where we do the real work.
I have a particular interest in PMDD, cyclical mood conditions and those navigating life with ADHD
At Kooyoora, we understand that reaching out for counselling can feel like a significant step. Our counselling service provides a safe, respectful and confidential space where you can talk through what is happening in your life and receive practical, evidence-informed support.
At Kooyoora, we understand that reaching out for counselling can feel like a significant step. Our counselling service provides a safe, respectful and confidential space where you can talk through what is happening in your life and receive practical, evidence-informed support.
I have a passion for working with young people to empower and support them with their challenges. I also work with people of all ages and gender identities. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, AOD, relationship issues, or any thing else I'd be happy to help.
I also facilitate Dungeons and Dragons Group Therapy sessions for clients wanting to use play and roleplay therapy toward their healing. This is a great way to boost self-esteem and confidence, work through anxiety and depression, and process trauma.
I have a passion for working with young people to empower and support them with their challenges. I also work with people of all ages and gender identities. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, AOD, relationship issues, or any thing else I'd be happy to help.
I also facilitate Dungeons and Dragons Group Therapy sessions for clients wanting to use play and roleplay therapy toward their healing. This is a great way to boost self-esteem and confidence, work through anxiety and depression, and process trauma.
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Why should adults see a therapist?
Adults may benefit from therapy for a wide range of reasons—whether it’s managing symptoms of a diagnosed mental health condition like anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, coping with grief or trauma, or simply seeking support during a challenging life period. Many adults find that therapy helps them build healthier coping skills and better process their emotions, which may lead to better relationships and reduced stress. It’s important to note that, unlike psychiatrists or primary care physicians, therapists do not prescribe psychiatric medication. However, they will often work alongside prescribing clinicians to ensure coordinated care and can provide behavioural therapy as an important addition to psychiatric medication. Mental health concerns can look different in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence, so finding a therapist with expertise working with adult clients is important. Conditions like major depressive disorder (MDD), generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), for instance, may present or resurface differently in adulthood than in childhood or adolescence. Adult-specific stressors, such as job strain, caregiving responsibilities, relationship challenges, financial stress, or identity transitions, can also influence the onset and type of symptoms an individual experiences. Adult-focused therapists, therefore, are trained to understand these complexities and tailor care accordingly.
How do I know if a therapist is the right fit for me?
When seeking care, it’s important to understand a therapist’s treatment specialties and their overall approach to treatment . Some therapists focus on common adult conditions like anxiety or depression, while others specialize in areas such as trauma, substance use disorders, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. It’s also important to consider a therapist’s training when seeking care. Therapists in Australia hold various credentials depending on their training. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and their qualifications and practice are overseen by these professional organisations. Psychologists must be registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and have professional designations such as Clinical Psychologist, General Psychologist, or Counselling Psychologist. All of these professionals can provide talk therapy but do not prescribe medication. When searching for a therapist, consider their credentials and training background to ensure a good fit.
How do I find a therapist who sees adults?
Psychology Today’s online directory allows you to search specifically for therapists who work with adults. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. Reviewing these details can help you determine whether a particular provider aligns with your needs and can indicate whether they are a good match for adult clients.