Psychodynamic Psychologists and Therapists in Upwey, VIC
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.
My interest lies in supporting people who are grieving, feeling overwhelmed or lost, struggling with painful relationship dynamics, or facing any of life's many transitions. I provide a gentle, non-judgemental space for you to talk, explore your emotions and feelings, learn new coping skills, and come to some clarity on the issues you've brought to counselling.
My interest lies in supporting people who are grieving, feeling overwhelmed or lost, struggling with painful relationship dynamics, or facing any of life's many transitions. I provide a gentle, non-judgemental space for you to talk, explore your emotions and feelings, learn new coping skills, and come to some clarity on the issues you've brought to counselling.
I provide personalised psychological treatment and assessment, using a psychodynamic approach that integrates elements of cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused therapy.
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 have worked in diverse settings, including community mental health services, outpatient clinics, schools, and private practice, both locally and abroad. I offer compassionate, personalised support for a wide range of concerns and also help parents and couples navigate parenting and relationship challenges. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with children and offer limited hours of play therapy for children 3 and up.
I provide personalised psychological treatment and assessment, using a psychodynamic approach that integrates elements of cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused therapy.
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 have worked in diverse settings, including community mental health services, outpatient clinics, schools, and private practice, both locally and abroad. I offer compassionate, personalised support for a wide range of concerns and also help parents and couples navigate parenting and relationship challenges. Additionally, I have extensive experience working with children and offer limited hours of play therapy for children 3 and up.
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 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 also integrate a deeper, more holistic psychodynamic perspective, considering how your early life experiences may have shaped your relationship with yourself, others and the world you find yourself in.
I am passionate about supporting and empowering people on their journey towards better mental health. I provide assessment, support and treatment to children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of personal challenges and diagnoses. I offer a warm, authentic and down to earth approach, in a relaxed, judgement-free atmosphere at my private practice - Dandenong Ranges Psychology, located in the eastern suburb of Tecoma. It is my goal to support you with your current challenges, so that you can understand yourself more deeply, and find practical ways to move forward.
I also integrate a deeper, more holistic psychodynamic perspective, considering how your early life experiences may have shaped your relationship with yourself, others and the world you find yourself in.
I am passionate about supporting and empowering people on their journey towards better mental health. I provide assessment, support and treatment to children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of personal challenges and diagnoses. I offer a warm, authentic and down to earth approach, in a relaxed, judgement-free atmosphere at my private practice - Dandenong Ranges Psychology, located in the eastern suburb of Tecoma. It is my goal to support you with your current challenges, so that you can understand yourself more deeply, and find practical ways to move forward.
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I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
I am a warm and experienced psychologist working with adults across the lifespan to address a broad range of issues. I bring deep respect and awareness to how each person's story, needs and circumstances are different. I draw from my decades of experience and professional training across a wide range of therapeutic modalities. My work is guided by a strong systemic approach: seeing all parts of a person, as well as the layers of relationships, family, work, culture and society that have and continue to influence and shape us. My approach ensures that each person I work with receives support tailored specifically for them.
Harry uses DBT, ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic approaches in his treatment plans.
Harry supports individuals with BPD, ADHD and Autism, who have concurrent Complex PTSD or depression/anxiety. He works with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and provides gender affirming care.
Harry believes in creative problem solving for neurodivergent individuals, recognising that their path to wellness may look different to others. He creates an honest, fun and down to earth therapy space which allows for creative ideas for wellness to come about. He understands that many factors have lead people to react in unhealthy coping mechanisms and focuses on introducing new healthy patterns that were not taught to them growing up.
Harry uses DBT, ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy and Psychodynamic approaches in his treatment plans.
Harry supports individuals with BPD, ADHD and Autism, who have concurrent Complex PTSD or depression/anxiety. He works with members of the LGBTQIA+ community and provides gender affirming care.
Harry believes in creative problem solving for neurodivergent individuals, recognising that their path to wellness may look different to others. He creates an honest, fun and down to earth therapy space which allows for creative ideas for wellness to come about. He understands that many factors have lead people to react in unhealthy coping mechanisms and focuses on introducing new healthy patterns that were not taught to them growing up.
Individually tailored sessions to help each person improve their mental health. Flexible, supportive help to grow and change for the better. Kim has worked within the NDIS framework with complex clients and utilises a variety of techniques to give you strategies and insight towards improved mental health. With an interest in trauma, Kim utilises EMDR as well as a variety of frameworks.. As well as rooms and online options, Kim will walk and talk and in some circumstances, travel to clients.
Individually tailored sessions to help each person improve their mental health. Flexible, supportive help to grow and change for the better. Kim has worked within the NDIS framework with complex clients and utilises a variety of techniques to give you strategies and insight towards improved mental health. With an interest in trauma, Kim utilises EMDR as well as a variety of frameworks.. As well as rooms and online options, Kim will walk and talk and in some circumstances, travel to clients.
I am passionate about helping clients deepen their understanding of themselves and how past experiences influence how they feel and cope with challenges. I have a warm, genuine approach which allows therapy to be a space where you can feel comfortable and supported while sharing difficult issues. My goal is to help you to gain new perspectives and build skills that aim to support your wellbeing and therapy needs. I work with adults dealing with many different issues and challenges. I also work with those in the field of emergency services, medical frontline, and the Defence Force.
I am passionate about helping clients deepen their understanding of themselves and how past experiences influence how they feel and cope with challenges. I have a warm, genuine approach which allows therapy to be a space where you can feel comfortable and supported while sharing difficult issues. My goal is to help you to gain new perspectives and build skills that aim to support your wellbeing and therapy needs. I work with adults dealing with many different issues and challenges. I also work with those in the field of emergency services, medical frontline, and the Defence Force.
I am super passionate about my work as a Counsellor after many years of working in the corporate world left me searching for a more fulfilling and meaningful career. I find that so many of my clients echo this search – in addition to wanting to address their day-to-day life struggles – they are searching for something more. And this is where I love to be, fully attentive, empathising with my clients but most of all working alongside them to explore ways of improving all aspects of their lives, be that work, relationships, childhood attachment wounds or trauma.
I am super passionate about my work as a Counsellor after many years of working in the corporate world left me searching for a more fulfilling and meaningful career. I find that so many of my clients echo this search – in addition to wanting to address their day-to-day life struggles – they are searching for something more. And this is where I love to be, fully attentive, empathising with my clients but most of all working alongside them to explore ways of improving all aspects of their lives, be that work, relationships, childhood attachment wounds or trauma.
I utilise a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, including eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) and elements of acceptance and commitment, dialectical, schema, cognitive reprocessing and psychodynamic therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the APS, providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across the lifespan. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges. I have a particular interest in working with migrants navigating language barriers, cultural transition, visa uncertainty, and access to services, as well as healthcare professionals facing work-related stress, burnout, and trauma, offering both early intervention and longer-term psychological support.
I utilise a person-centred and trauma-informed cognitive behavioural approach in my work, including eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) and elements of acceptance and commitment, dialectical, schema, cognitive reprocessing and psychodynamic therapies.
I am a Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and a member of the APS, providing evidence-based assessment and therapy across the lifespan. I support individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, sleep difficulties, stress, and adjustment challenges. I have a particular interest in working with migrants navigating language barriers, cultural transition, visa uncertainty, and access to services, as well as healthcare professionals facing work-related stress, burnout, and trauma, offering both early intervention and longer-term psychological support.
People often come to psychotherapy as an alternative to mainstream psychological treatments, in the hope of finding deeper resolutions to long standing issues. Psychotherapy indeed offers a path to resolving underlying causes of mental health or relational issues, through longer term therapy. In my practice of psychotherapy, I offer a reflective relationship, where we use the body (somatic therapy) and our relationship (interpersonal therapy), as sources of insight and change. This process can not only relieve symptoms such as anxiety or depression but also provides fundamental insights into who you are and who you might want to be.
People often come to psychotherapy as an alternative to mainstream psychological treatments, in the hope of finding deeper resolutions to long standing issues. Psychotherapy indeed offers a path to resolving underlying causes of mental health or relational issues, through longer term therapy. In my practice of psychotherapy, I offer a reflective relationship, where we use the body (somatic therapy) and our relationship (interpersonal therapy), as sources of insight and change. This process can not only relieve symptoms such as anxiety or depression but also provides fundamental insights into who you are and who you might want to be.
I have over a decade of experience in mental health, community, and advocacy settings, and more than 4.5 years as a Provisional + General Psychologist. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, including LGBTIQ+, culturally diverse, and neurodivergent communities. I work with people experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, or BPD-especially those feeling stuck in cycles of stress, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or relationship difficulties. You may be navigating life transitions, questioning your identity, or just trying to stay afloat. Whatever you’re facing, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you move forward.
I have over a decade of experience in mental health, community, and advocacy settings, and more than 4.5 years as a Provisional + General Psychologist. I welcome clients from all backgrounds, including LGBTIQ+, culturally diverse, and neurodivergent communities. I work with people experiencing anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, ADHD, or BPD-especially those feeling stuck in cycles of stress, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, or relationship difficulties. You may be navigating life transitions, questioning your identity, or just trying to stay afloat. Whatever you’re facing, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to help you move forward.
My approach combines CBT, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies.
I help adults and couples navigate difficult emotions, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we find practical tools and strategies that fit your unique story, helping you move forward with confidence and balance.
My approach combines CBT, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed therapies.
I help adults and couples navigate difficult emotions, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Together, we find practical tools and strategies that fit your unique story, helping you move forward with confidence and balance.
Whilst my approach is largely informed by psychodynamic and attachment theories, I integrate multiple therapy types, and understand that during certain life stages (such as during the perinatal period) a more directive approach could be useful.
Pregnancy and new motherhood are wild rides, full of unknowns and uncontrollable experiences – as a clinical psychologist who is also an imperfect mum, I know this first-hand.
Whilst my approach is largely informed by psychodynamic and attachment theories, I integrate multiple therapy types, and understand that during certain life stages (such as during the perinatal period) a more directive approach could be useful.
Pregnancy and new motherhood are wild rides, full of unknowns and uncontrollable experiences – as a clinical psychologist who is also an imperfect mum, I know this first-hand.
With a strong foundation in psychology, my journey has been marked by continuous learning and adaptation, utilising various modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness-based strategies, alongside others.
I have experience helping individuals manage anxiety, life transitions, supporting neurodivergent individuals through effective symptom management and addressing behavioural challenges. My skills include creating tailored interventions that cater to the unique needs of neurodivergent clients, fostering their growth and well-being.
With a strong foundation in psychology, my journey has been marked by continuous learning and adaptation, utilising various modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness-based strategies, alongside others.
I have experience helping individuals manage anxiety, life transitions, supporting neurodivergent individuals through effective symptom management and addressing behavioural challenges. My skills include creating tailored interventions that cater to the unique needs of neurodivergent clients, fostering their growth and well-being.
I work with individuals (and couples) who are interested in learning more about themselves and how they can relate to themselves and others in a healthier way. We all have moments where we could use that extra support, whether it is going through a major life change or wanting one to happen.
My door is always open to all kinds of diversity and I strive towards understanding each person's experiences in managing differences, that may show up as anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship issues; as we move towards a deeper sense of belonging and a more rewarding life, through practices in mindfulness and gentle self-inquiry.
I work with individuals (and couples) who are interested in learning more about themselves and how they can relate to themselves and others in a healthier way. We all have moments where we could use that extra support, whether it is going through a major life change or wanting one to happen.
My door is always open to all kinds of diversity and I strive towards understanding each person's experiences in managing differences, that may show up as anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship issues; as we move towards a deeper sense of belonging and a more rewarding life, through practices in mindfulness and gentle self-inquiry.
I am a Psychologist who cares about your mental health. I provide warm and compassionate support to individuals and have a special interest in working with women. I aim to provide you with a safe and calming space to help reduce your distress, build your resilience and improve your connection to others and life.
I am a Psychologist who cares about your mental health. I provide warm and compassionate support to individuals and have a special interest in working with women. I aim to provide you with a safe and calming space to help reduce your distress, build your resilience and improve your connection to others and life.
My clients often are looking for ways to better handle the challenges of daily living. You may be feeling these challenges are insurmountable or that you are fundamentally unable to cope. You might not feel that you have a good understanding of who you truly are, what it is you want out of life, or what you have to offer others. You might also struggle to draw on the resources around you and make the most of your personal relationships. You may struggle to find the voice inside to reassure yourself that, as hard as things can feel, they can change. These things don't make you defective; they make you human.
My clients often are looking for ways to better handle the challenges of daily living. You may be feeling these challenges are insurmountable or that you are fundamentally unable to cope. You might not feel that you have a good understanding of who you truly are, what it is you want out of life, or what you have to offer others. You might also struggle to draw on the resources around you and make the most of your personal relationships. You may struggle to find the voice inside to reassure yourself that, as hard as things can feel, they can change. These things don't make you defective; they make you human.
Malena is a registered Psychotherapist with a Degree in Psychology (Mexico). She has been working in private practice in Australia for more than fifteen years, and has more than 20 years experience working in mental health. She works with adults and with couples, and offers Sex therapy. Some of the issues she works with are emotional pain, depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, infidelity, separation, difference in sex drive. She provides a safe and understanding environment where her clients can express their emotions, feel understood and find their strength to overcome even the most adverse of the circumstances.
Malena is a registered Psychotherapist with a Degree in Psychology (Mexico). She has been working in private practice in Australia for more than fifteen years, and has more than 20 years experience working in mental health. She works with adults and with couples, and offers Sex therapy. Some of the issues she works with are emotional pain, depression, anxiety, stress and anger management, infidelity, separation, difference in sex drive. She provides a safe and understanding environment where her clients can express their emotions, feel understood and find their strength to overcome even the most adverse of the circumstances.
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Psychodynamic Therapists
Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.