Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Upwey, VIC

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Kate Horne
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Upwey, VIC 3158
I believe each time we encounter a challenge or difficulty in life it offers us an opportunity to learn more and inhabit our selves and life more deeply. I'm passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families in exploring, accessing and tending to the internal and external resources needed to take up such opportunities and to flourish. I will wholeheartedly and collaboratively support you in finding your way through life challenges and towards your goals with warmth and compassion.
I believe each time we encounter a challenge or difficulty in life it offers us an opportunity to learn more and inhabit our selves and life more deeply. I'm passionate about supporting individuals, couples and families in exploring, accessing and tending to the internal and external resources needed to take up such opportunities and to flourish. I will wholeheartedly and collaboratively support you in finding your way through life challenges and towards your goals with warmth and compassion.
(03) 8203 5150 View (03) 8203 5150
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Melanie Wray
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Upwey, VIC 3158
I am a counsellor and social worker specialising in mental health during the perinatal period for birthing and non-birthing parents as well as the ongoing parenting experience as children grow. This can be a time of great longing and joy as well as disappointment and challenge. Through the process of becoming the parent you want to be, we may explore relationships and belonging, familial patterns, intimacy, addictions, recovery from experiences of violence and abuse, grief and loss, loneliness, anger, understanding fears and supports for neurodiversity in parenting.
I am a counsellor and social worker specialising in mental health during the perinatal period for birthing and non-birthing parents as well as the ongoing parenting experience as children grow. This can be a time of great longing and joy as well as disappointment and challenge. Through the process of becoming the parent you want to be, we may explore relationships and belonging, familial patterns, intimacy, addictions, recovery from experiences of violence and abuse, grief and loss, loneliness, anger, understanding fears and supports for neurodiversity in parenting.
(03) 8203 5601 View (03) 8203 5601
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Simone Hall
Counsellor, ACA-L2
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many children, adolescents & adults are struggling due to emotional and psychological issues associated with anxiety, depression, abuse and loss.
As a counsellor my role is to create a safe space for you to explore the issues that you are dealing with in your life, to find understanding, peace and resolution. If you are experiencing frustration, anxiety, depression or trauma from the challenges of everyday life, loss, bereavement, the end of relationships, or abuse, I am comfortable sitting with you and quietly exploring the emotions and thoughts which arise. I intentionally keep my fees affordable, so that cost isn't a barrier for people to access help.
Many children, adolescents & adults are struggling due to emotional and psychological issues associated with anxiety, depression, abuse and loss.
As a counsellor my role is to create a safe space for you to explore the issues that you are dealing with in your life, to find understanding, peace and resolution. If you are experiencing frustration, anxiety, depression or trauma from the challenges of everyday life, loss, bereavement, the end of relationships, or abuse, I am comfortable sitting with you and quietly exploring the emotions and thoughts which arise. I intentionally keep my fees affordable, so that cost isn't a barrier for people to access help.
(03) 5907 3917 View (03) 5907 3917
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Melanie Anderson
Counsellor, ACA-L2
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have over 14 years of experience helping adults, teens and families in crisis and therapeutic recovery.
I am a specialist Counsellor with 14+ years experience supporting women in community and therapeutic settings. Women are incredible connectors that give so much of themselves to workplaces, families and community. Sometimes this can result in feeling disconnected from themselves. Women also experience relationship breakdowns, parenting challenges, loss, abuse and traumatic experiences. These can really rock the foundation of who we are. I can help you make sense of what has happened and how to move forward with who you are becoming and what you want for your life.
I have over 14 years of experience helping adults, teens and families in crisis and therapeutic recovery.
I am a specialist Counsellor with 14+ years experience supporting women in community and therapeutic settings. Women are incredible connectors that give so much of themselves to workplaces, families and community. Sometimes this can result in feeling disconnected from themselves. Women also experience relationship breakdowns, parenting challenges, loss, abuse and traumatic experiences. These can really rock the foundation of who we are. I can help you make sense of what has happened and how to move forward with who you are becoming and what you want for your life.
(03) 5907 5884 View (03) 5907 5884
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Byron de Ridder
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
As a Clinical Psychologist, I love working with adults and teens with a variety of concerns, ranging from symptom relief to serious mental illness.
I will tailor a treatment plan to your unique needs, and provide evidence based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
As a Clinical Psychologist, I love working with adults and teens with a variety of concerns, ranging from symptom relief to serious mental illness.
I will tailor a treatment plan to your unique needs, and provide evidence based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT).
(03) 5907 5753 View (03) 5907 5753
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Kristy-Lee Powell
Counsellor, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Kristy supports adults, men, and couples navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Many clients come wanting clearer communication, stronger emotional regulation, and more confidence in themselves and their relationships. At Knox Mindfulness, our team offers practical strategies, insight, and a supportive space to feel heard and understood—helping clients build resilience, strengthen connections, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
Kristy supports adults, men, and couples navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, life transitions, and feeling stuck or overwhelmed. Many clients come wanting clearer communication, stronger emotional regulation, and more confidence in themselves and their relationships. At Knox Mindfulness, our team offers practical strategies, insight, and a supportive space to feel heard and understood—helping clients build resilience, strengthen connections, and move forward with clarity and purpose.
(03) 5909 9802 View (03) 5909 9802
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Omer Hadas
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults improve their mental health and well-being.
I provide personalised psychological treatment and assessment, using a psychodynamic approach that integrates elements of cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused therapy. This evidence-based, client-centred method highlights the relational and interpersonal factors that affect mental health and shape well-being.
I am a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults improve their mental health and well-being.
I provide personalised psychological treatment and assessment, using a psychodynamic approach that integrates elements of cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused therapy. This evidence-based, client-centred method highlights the relational and interpersonal factors that affect mental health and shape well-being.
(03) 5910 7525 View (03) 5910 7525
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Jeanine L Busch
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapy can allow us to get to know, and live from, the self that guides all we want to be and guides our intuition; the self behind what world has led us to believe we are. By understanding all the aspects of being (mind, body, relational, transpersonal and contextual) therapy can help us learn how to negotiate life, let go of things that hinder us and live in a manner which is more conscious of all that is meaningful to us as individuals. In this way a person can live life to the full, in a manner that is true to yourself, leaves you feeling fulfilled and constantly growing.
Therapy can allow us to get to know, and live from, the self that guides all we want to be and guides our intuition; the self behind what world has led us to believe we are. By understanding all the aspects of being (mind, body, relational, transpersonal and contextual) therapy can help us learn how to negotiate life, let go of things that hinder us and live in a manner which is more conscious of all that is meaningful to us as individuals. In this way a person can live life to the full, in a manner that is true to yourself, leaves you feeling fulfilled and constantly growing.
(03) 5909 9860 View (03) 5909 9860

More Therapists Nearby

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Izumi Yamaguchi
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Elsternwick, VIC 3185
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
(03) 7003 2420 View (03) 7003 2420
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Sana Khan
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Altona, VIC 3018
I work with people navigating a range of challenges such as anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, grief, relationship issues, those who may feel stuck or overwhelmed and are seeking supportive space to reflect on their experiences. Some are looking to manage difficult emotions, others want to make sense of past experiences, build understanding of themselves, or adjust to changes in life. Each person’s goals are unique, and I focus on supporting them to explore their priorities, clarify what matters most, and move toward a life that feels meaningful and aligned with their values, at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
I work with people navigating a range of challenges such as anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, grief, relationship issues, those who may feel stuck or overwhelmed and are seeking supportive space to reflect on their experiences. Some are looking to manage difficult emotions, others want to make sense of past experiences, build understanding of themselves, or adjust to changes in life. Each person’s goals are unique, and I focus on supporting them to explore their priorities, clarify what matters most, and move toward a life that feels meaningful and aligned with their values, at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
(03) 9397 0977 View (03) 9397 0977
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Milly Tupthim
Psychologist, MPsych
Online Only
My practice style is collaborative, neuro-affirming, and culturally attuned. I understand the challenges of holding multiple cultural identities and seeking help when you're used to managing everything yourself. You are more than welcome here.
My practice style is collaborative, neuro-affirming, and culturally attuned. I understand the challenges of holding multiple cultural identities and seeking help when you're used to managing everything yourself. You are more than welcome here.
0401 953 956 View 0401 953 956
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Caroline Rosenberg
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Box Hill, VIC 3128
You may be experiencing some challenges in your professional and personal life. They may be dealing with work stress, conflict with colleagues, leadership issues or preparing for the next promotion. You may be struggling with personal relationships, purpose in life, or navigating multiple cultural and ethnic backgrounds to establish a solid identity. You want to feel confident and empowered in your professional life, whether that means excelling in your current role or preparing for advancement. You also want to feel fulfilled in your personal life, with strong, supportive relationships and a clear sense of identity and belonging.
You may be experiencing some challenges in your professional and personal life. They may be dealing with work stress, conflict with colleagues, leadership issues or preparing for the next promotion. You may be struggling with personal relationships, purpose in life, or navigating multiple cultural and ethnic backgrounds to establish a solid identity. You want to feel confident and empowered in your professional life, whether that means excelling in your current role or preparing for advancement. You also want to feel fulfilled in your personal life, with strong, supportive relationships and a clear sense of identity and belonging.
(03) 7500 5622 View (03) 7500 5622
Photo of Rohan Whiteley - True Colours Counselling - LGBTQ+ Therapy, Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Hi I'm Rohan (he/they), a psychotherapist with lived queer and neurodivergent experience and a passion for supporting LGBTQIA+ adults, young people and couples. At the heart of my practice is a safe, non-judgmental space to openly explore gender and sexuality and make sense of queerness in a cis-heterosexual world. I provide trauma-informed and affirming care to help adults and young people move toward self-love. I work with couples to explore attachment patterns to turn negative cycles into strong and intentional relationships. I also work with parents and caregivers of LGBTQIA+ young people to best show up for our queer kids.
Hi I'm Rohan (he/they), a psychotherapist with lived queer and neurodivergent experience and a passion for supporting LGBTQIA+ adults, young people and couples. At the heart of my practice is a safe, non-judgmental space to openly explore gender and sexuality and make sense of queerness in a cis-heterosexual world. I provide trauma-informed and affirming care to help adults and young people move toward self-love. I work with couples to explore attachment patterns to turn negative cycles into strong and intentional relationships. I also work with parents and caregivers of LGBTQIA+ young people to best show up for our queer kids.
(07) 2100 4019 View (07) 2100 4019
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Mariana G. Ferraz Dos Santos
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Essendon, VIC 3040
Mariana is a passionate, open minded and empathic Psychologist who enjoys listening to her clients' life stories and being part of their difficult times, providing them with the support they need to overcome their challenges. Relying on talk therapy and deep reflection techniques, she will help clients to bring thoughts, feelings and experiences to the surface under different perspectives.
Mariana is a passionate, open minded and empathic Psychologist who enjoys listening to her clients' life stories and being part of their difficult times, providing them with the support they need to overcome their challenges. Relying on talk therapy and deep reflection techniques, she will help clients to bring thoughts, feelings and experiences to the surface under different perspectives.
(03) 8338 1034 View (03) 8338 1034
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Emily Teape
Psychologist, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Chelsea Heights, VIC 3196
My service offers counselling and psychological assessments to educate and empower children, adolescents, and adults.
I pride myself on building strong relationships and working collaboratively with my clients to provide a comprehensive service that is individualised and evidence-based. I adopt a person-centred approach to listen to and understand my clients' presenting concerns, needs, and goals, which facilitates the assessment and intervention process.
My service offers counselling and psychological assessments to educate and empower children, adolescents, and adults.
I pride myself on building strong relationships and working collaboratively with my clients to provide a comprehensive service that is individualised and evidence-based. I adopt a person-centred approach to listen to and understand my clients' presenting concerns, needs, and goals, which facilitates the assessment and intervention process.
(03) 8771 5469 View (03) 8771 5469
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Sasha Ruggiero
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Richmond, VIC 3121
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, complicated grief, emotional dysregulation, identity exploration, anxiety, mood disorders, and entrenched interpersonal patterns.
I have particular experience supporting people with ADHD, autism, learning differences, and broader neurodivergent profiles, especially where these intersect with trauma, academic challenges, or day-to-day functional impairment.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing trauma, complicated grief, emotional dysregulation, identity exploration, anxiety, mood disorders, and entrenched interpersonal patterns.
I have particular experience supporting people with ADHD, autism, learning differences, and broader neurodivergent profiles, especially where these intersect with trauma, academic challenges, or day-to-day functional impairment.
(03) 7036 8795 View (03) 7036 8795
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Henrique Salles
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
I'm very interested in insomnia, phobias, social anxiety, ADHD, and helping people engage in fulfilling activities. I'm passionate about the benefits of nature-based therapy and offer optional ‘Walk and Talk’ counselling at a nearby nature trail, aiming to increase access for people who feel uncomfortable in traditional counselling settings.
I'm very interested in insomnia, phobias, social anxiety, ADHD, and helping people engage in fulfilling activities. I'm passionate about the benefits of nature-based therapy and offer optional ‘Walk and Talk’ counselling at a nearby nature trail, aiming to increase access for people who feel uncomfortable in traditional counselling settings.
(03) 8771 4589 View (03) 8771 4589
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Sarah Sampson
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Online Only
I have experience working with adults and teenagers navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergent related issues such as burnout and the pressure to mask.
In sessions I foster a judgement free, supportive environment where you can feel safe to explore the full range of your thoughts and emotions. Together we will unearth and explore your unconscious thought patterns and beliefs, and the life experiences that have shaped them, curiously examining whether they are serving and supporting you or holding you back.
I have experience working with adults and teenagers navigating relationship challenges, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and neurodivergent related issues such as burnout and the pressure to mask.
In sessions I foster a judgement free, supportive environment where you can feel safe to explore the full range of your thoughts and emotions. Together we will unearth and explore your unconscious thought patterns and beliefs, and the life experiences that have shaped them, curiously examining whether they are serving and supporting you or holding you back.
0406 977 559 View 0406 977 559
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Jack Tully
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
Hi, I’m Jack. I am a psychotherapist, educator, father and long term partner and I came to this work through my own experiences with therapy. I have come to trust that both acceptance and change are possible in our lives. There are many reasons we may begin therapy; we may long for change or hope for opportunities for healing, growth and transformation. Whether there is a particular thing you are struggling with, a need for greater support, or an interest in deepening self-awareness, I can support you on your journey.
(02) 5605 0976 View (02) 5605 0976
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Sonia Khodabakhsh
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Welcome! I believe that with appropriate support, we have the inherent potential to move beyond suffering, toward a life of meaning and purpose. My goal is to support every individual to enhance their well- being and life satisfaction and reach their goals. I am an integrative therapist. I draw on a range of evidence-based interventions to ensure a client-specific approach to therapy.
Welcome! I believe that with appropriate support, we have the inherent potential to move beyond suffering, toward a life of meaning and purpose. My goal is to support every individual to enhance their well- being and life satisfaction and reach their goals. I am an integrative therapist. I draw on a range of evidence-based interventions to ensure a client-specific approach to therapy.
(03) 6160 5409 View (03) 6160 5409
FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.

How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.

How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.

How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.