Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Vermont, VIC

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Roshanak (Roshi) Raoofi
Psychotherapist, MSc, ACA-L3
Serves Area
I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist in Australia, holding a Master's degree in Counselling, and I am honoured to be an affiliated member of the Australian Institute of Counselling (25403). My professional accreditations include the following: Registered and Certified Individual/Group Clinical Supervisor with College of Supervisor, Level 1 Certified Emotionally Focused Individual Therapist, Level 1 & 2 Certified Complex Trauma Therapist, Level 1 Solution-Focused Couple Therapist, Certified Anger Management Therapist, Certified Guilt & Shame Specialist, Certified Sex Therapist and Level 1 Gottman Couple Certification.
I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist in Australia, holding a Master's degree in Counselling, and I am honoured to be an affiliated member of the Australian Institute of Counselling (25403). My professional accreditations include the following: Registered and Certified Individual/Group Clinical Supervisor with College of Supervisor, Level 1 Certified Emotionally Focused Individual Therapist, Level 1 & 2 Certified Complex Trauma Therapist, Level 1 Solution-Focused Couple Therapist, Certified Anger Management Therapist, Certified Guilt & Shame Specialist, Certified Sex Therapist and Level 1 Gottman Couple Certification.
(03) 7500 5937 View (03) 7500 5937
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Dr Danielle Orton-Lachlan
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Consequently, she also has a passion for supporting parents and carers.
Danielle offers assistance with: Autistic burnout, Life adjustments (such as beginning tertiary education or entering the workforce), Trauma, Navigating Relationships, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), Anxiety (Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety), Depression, Low self-esteem, Assertiveness Training, Parenting and Carer support.
Consequently, she also has a passion for supporting parents and carers.
Danielle offers assistance with: Autistic burnout, Life adjustments (such as beginning tertiary education or entering the workforce), Trauma, Navigating Relationships, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), Anxiety (Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety), Depression, Low self-esteem, Assertiveness Training, Parenting and Carer support.
(03) 8203 5244 View (03) 8203 5244
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Magdalen Ser
EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner, MSc
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Have you spent a considerable time and efforts in trying to understand your difficulties — and yet still find the emotional patterns won't shift and the same relational dynamics return? The body stays braced and old responses fire before thought can catch up? When insight alone hasn't been enough, it's often because trauma lives less in our thinking than in the nervous system itself. This is where a different kind of work can help.
Have you spent a considerable time and efforts in trying to understand your difficulties — and yet still find the emotional patterns won't shift and the same relational dynamics return? The body stays braced and old responses fire before thought can catch up? When insight alone hasn't been enough, it's often because trauma lives less in our thinking than in the nervous system itself. This is where a different kind of work can help.
(03) 9994 1795 View (03) 9994 1795
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Jacqueline Noble
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Many of my clients come to therapy after years of “holding it together” for everyone else while struggling internally with anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, or navigating neurodivergence.
I work with adolescents and adults. I draw from attachment-based therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and EMDR to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. I value building a strong therapeutic relationship and helping clients better understand themselves, their emotions, and the patterns that may be keeping them stuck.
Many of my clients come to therapy after years of “holding it together” for everyone else while struggling internally with anxiety, burnout, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, or navigating neurodivergence.
I work with adolescents and adults. I draw from attachment-based therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), and EMDR to tailor therapy to each person’s needs. I value building a strong therapeutic relationship and helping clients better understand themselves, their emotions, and the patterns that may be keeping them stuck.
(03) 8203 5205 View (03) 8203 5205
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Kefu Xie
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I am keen to support individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, ongoing mood or relationship difficulties, or the lasting impacts of complex trauma. Many of the people I work with are seeking relief, clarity, or a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns. I’m passionate about working with clients from LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and multicultural communities, offering a safe and affirming space to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.
I am keen to support individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, ongoing mood or relationship difficulties, or the lasting impacts of complex trauma. Many of the people I work with are seeking relief, clarity, or a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns. I’m passionate about working with clients from LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and multicultural communities, offering a safe and affirming space to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.
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Jerty Richardson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
At Ultimate Success and Wellbeing Psychology, I deliver a range of services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. These include anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, mediation, domestic violence Issues, critical incident stress management debriefing and anger and behaviour management. I have been registered as a psychologist for over 15 years and have held a variety of roles including managing a counselling and youth team as well as several mental health teams.
At Ultimate Success and Wellbeing Psychology, I deliver a range of services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. These include anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, mediation, domestic violence Issues, critical incident stress management debriefing and anger and behaviour management. I have been registered as a psychologist for over 15 years and have held a variety of roles including managing a counselling and youth team as well as several mental health teams.
(03) 9864 1892 View (03) 9864 1892
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Andra McClure
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L3
Serves Area
Are you struggling with parenting/behavioural difficulties?
I offer a safe, welcoming, warm, non-judgemental space, and use a range of evidence-based, trauma-competent therapies such as: psychoeducation, solution-focused brief therapy, person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, attachment-focussed EMDR, and the gold-standard trauma model used by US experts. And free tea/coffee, biccys!
Are you struggling with parenting/behavioural difficulties?
I offer a safe, welcoming, warm, non-judgemental space, and use a range of evidence-based, trauma-competent therapies such as: psychoeducation, solution-focused brief therapy, person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, attachment-focussed EMDR, and the gold-standard trauma model used by US experts. And free tea/coffee, biccys!
(03) 7500 5700 View (03) 7500 5700
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2Y Mental Health
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
As a both English and Mandarin -speaking professional, I am experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a registered psychologist who believes that healing starts with emotions. Over the years I’ve worked with many people experiencing PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety—challenges that often leave behind hidden emotional traces that continue to shape daily life.
As a both English and Mandarin -speaking professional, I am experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a registered psychologist who believes that healing starts with emotions. Over the years I’ve worked with many people experiencing PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety—challenges that often leave behind hidden emotional traces that continue to shape daily life.
(03) 8771 5216 View (03) 8771 5216
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BLS Counselling
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
Hi there. Are you feeling ok? Because if you are not, no matter what the problem might be, I am here to welcome you and spend time with you to listen to what you have to say. Together we can work through your current challenges and arrive at solutions that will work best for you. You deserve to live the happy and fulfilled life you desire. Give me a call for a free consultation and we can take it from there.
Hi there. Are you feeling ok? Because if you are not, no matter what the problem might be, I am here to welcome you and spend time with you to listen to what you have to say. Together we can work through your current challenges and arrive at solutions that will work best for you. You deserve to live the happy and fulfilled life you desire. Give me a call for a free consultation and we can take it from there.
(02) 4810 0678 View (02) 4810 0678
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Steps to Soar Psychology & Assessment
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Steps to Soar - anxiety, stress, educational assessment. Steps to Soar helps children to adults identify qualities to cope with life challenges, gain insight to visualise what they want, and foster belief in their capacity to attain it. Committed to promoting self-understanding, self-belief and well-being in a friendly, inclusive environment using integrative, evidence-based practices. Clients are assisted to explore factors impacting them/their relationships, how they might move towards helpful habits, learn skills and ways of coping to improve their quality of life. Family collaboration underpins support.
Steps to Soar - anxiety, stress, educational assessment. Steps to Soar helps children to adults identify qualities to cope with life challenges, gain insight to visualise what they want, and foster belief in their capacity to attain it. Committed to promoting self-understanding, self-belief and well-being in a friendly, inclusive environment using integrative, evidence-based practices. Clients are assisted to explore factors impacting them/their relationships, how they might move towards helpful habits, learn skills and ways of coping to improve their quality of life. Family collaboration underpins support.
(03) 8203 5805 View (03) 8203 5805

More Therapists Nearby

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Anthony Hurst
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Essendon, VIC 3040
Anthony is a Youth, Family, Couples & EMDR Psychologist, and the Director of Systemic Psychology. Clinically, Anthony frequently works with young people, couples, families and individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues. Professionally, Anthony has worked in private practice, schools, local government, consulting and currently as a postgraduate lecturer at The University of Melbourne.
Anthony is a Youth, Family, Couples & EMDR Psychologist, and the Director of Systemic Psychology. Clinically, Anthony frequently works with young people, couples, families and individuals experiencing a range of mental health issues. Professionally, Anthony has worked in private practice, schools, local government, consulting and currently as a postgraduate lecturer at The University of Melbourne.
(02) 4504 0120 View (02) 4504 0120
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Green Tides Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Werribee, VIC 3030
I have started on my own in private practice after having numerous roles in group practices and in early parenting centre settings with a strong passionate to support the community I am apart of!
Green Tides Psychology recognizes that mental well-being is essential for personal and professional success. Whether you're seeking therapy to address specific concerns, aiming for personal development, or striving for peak performance, we're here to guide you on your journey.
I have started on my own in private practice after having numerous roles in group practices and in early parenting centre settings with a strong passionate to support the community I am apart of!
Green Tides Psychology recognizes that mental well-being is essential for personal and professional success. Whether you're seeking therapy to address specific concerns, aiming for personal development, or striving for peak performance, we're here to guide you on your journey.
(03) 7303 3926 View (03) 7303 3926
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Rachael Iudica
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Online Only
I provide psychology and parenting support to mothers and their families through preconception to early motherhood.
I offer individual psychotherapy for mothers who may be experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms, self-esteem and identity issues, attachment difficulties, as well as relationship and parenting challenges. I also facilitate the Circle of Security Parenting program with groups of parents throughout the year.
I provide psychology and parenting support to mothers and their families through preconception to early motherhood.
I offer individual psychotherapy for mothers who may be experiencing anxiety and depressive symptoms, self-esteem and identity issues, attachment difficulties, as well as relationship and parenting challenges. I also facilitate the Circle of Security Parenting program with groups of parents throughout the year.
(03) 8771 4553 View (03) 8771 4553
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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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I work with families, couples, children, and adolescents navigating parenting challenges, communication difficulties, separation, and emotional overwhelm.
I believe that strong, fulfilling relationships are built on a foundation of trust, respect, and mutual understanding. Through tailored interventions and evidence-based techniques, I empower families and children to navigate challenges, deepen their emotional bond, and create lasting positive change in their lives.
I work with families, couples, children, and adolescents navigating parenting challenges, communication difficulties, separation, and emotional overwhelm.
I believe that strong, fulfilling relationships are built on a foundation of trust, respect, and mutual understanding. Through tailored interventions and evidence-based techniques, I empower families and children to navigate challenges, deepen their emotional bond, and create lasting positive change in their lives.
(03) 8771 5797 View (03) 8771 5797
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Rebecca Mariani
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Rebecca has an interest in supporting children often by working with parents/ carers and the system around young people, such as schools, to facilitate enduring change.
Rebecca is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working in multiple public mental health services and private clinics to support vulnerable young people and their families presenting with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Rebecca was recently working as a Senior Psychologist at Alfred Health Child and Youth Mental Health Service before opening up her own independent practice in East Brighton. Rebecca provides therapy to children, young people and adults as well as provides clinical supervision to Psychologists.
Rebecca has an interest in supporting children often by working with parents/ carers and the system around young people, such as schools, to facilitate enduring change.
Rebecca is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working in multiple public mental health services and private clinics to support vulnerable young people and their families presenting with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Rebecca was recently working as a Senior Psychologist at Alfred Health Child and Youth Mental Health Service before opening up her own independent practice in East Brighton. Rebecca provides therapy to children, young people and adults as well as provides clinical supervision to Psychologists.
(03) 7003 2370 View (03) 7003 2370
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Alison Brown
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Glen Iris, VIC 3146
As a psychologist, past teacher, and parent, I feel privileged to work collaboratively with children, adolescents, families, and schools to help advocate for children, to allow their voices to be heard, and to provide understanding and support in bringing out the best in all young people.
Having worked in schools as both a teacher and psychologist, I bring an understanding of educational, social, emotional, and family issues. With a particular interest in both narrative and cognitive behavioural therapies, my approach focuses on empowering young people to own their story and lived experiences, and become active agents in shaping their future.
As a psychologist, past teacher, and parent, I feel privileged to work collaboratively with children, adolescents, families, and schools to help advocate for children, to allow their voices to be heard, and to provide understanding and support in bringing out the best in all young people.
Having worked in schools as both a teacher and psychologist, I bring an understanding of educational, social, emotional, and family issues. With a particular interest in both narrative and cognitive behavioural therapies, my approach focuses on empowering young people to own their story and lived experiences, and become active agents in shaping their future.
(03) 7003 2033 View (03) 7003 2033
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Reena Nair
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Mount Waverley, VIC 3149
You could be parents wanting some help with dealing with children, teenagers or just struggling between two generations.
I support in pre- marital counselling and I also couples seeking some support to get empathy for each other. I have offered guidance and support to adolescents in determining goals and providing strategies for their anxieties, as well as aided couples with any conflicts, individuals struggling with grief, and women dealing with relationship issues.
You could be parents wanting some help with dealing with children, teenagers or just struggling between two generations.
I support in pre- marital counselling and I also couples seeking some support to get empathy for each other. I have offered guidance and support to adolescents in determining goals and providing strategies for their anxieties, as well as aided couples with any conflicts, individuals struggling with grief, and women dealing with relationship issues.
(03) 8771 5413 View (03) 8771 5413
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Lye Fong (Kelly) Lee
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Online Only
As a professionally trained and experienced counselor, I establish a positive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my clients to provide a safe environment in which they can explore whatever issues they are facing and find the solutions that are most effective for them. Life is difficult, and everyone needs someone to talk to. My personal dedication focuses on genuine empathy, understanding, and guidance through the therapy process to help accomplish the client's goals and personal wellness. I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien and Malay. My specialty : Child and Adolescent counselling, Parenting, Life Coaching, Me
As a professionally trained and experienced counselor, I establish a positive, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship with my clients to provide a safe environment in which they can explore whatever issues they are facing and find the solutions that are most effective for them. Life is difficult, and everyone needs someone to talk to. My personal dedication focuses on genuine empathy, understanding, and guidance through the therapy process to help accomplish the client's goals and personal wellness. I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hokkien and Malay. My specialty : Child and Adolescent counselling, Parenting, Life Coaching, Me
(03) 7302 2757 View (03) 7302 2757
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Strong Space - Counselling for Men & Fathers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
Many of the men we work with aren’t in crisis. They’re capable, driven and doing well on paper. But something isn’t working. You might be shutting down in conflict, carrying quiet anger, feeling disconnected from your partner, or unsure who you are outside of work and responsibility. You want to show up better in your relationships, feel more steady in yourself, and stop repeating patterns you know aren’t working. You may have tried pushing through on your own. Now you’re ready for structured support that actually translates into real conversations, real decisions and real change.
(02) 5135 1111 View (02) 5135 1111
Parenting Therapists
What does therapy for parenting look like?
Therapists may work with parents individually, together, or include the whole family to find solutions for the problems a parent faces. Many parent-based therapies work on a parent’s relationship with their children, problem-solving within the family, and analysis of family dynamics. Therapy conducted remotely by video may be helpful in allowing a therapist to observe how families interact in their own homes.

When should a parent seek therapy?
When behavioral problems begin to disrupt the healthy functioning of a family, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If parents find that children are acting out in school, have started using drugs or alcohol, have developed eating disorders, or other similar red flags, a therapist may be able to help.

How long does therapy take for parenting problems?
Depending on the severity of a family’s challenges and the type of treatment utilized, therapy for parenting can last from weeks to months. Cognitive behavioral therapy is a pragmatic therapy type that can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. Structural family therapy, which inspects family dynamics, often takes several months. Parent-child interaction therapy is typically shorter-term, lasting between 10 and 20 sessions. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.

Can therapy help parents dealing with burnout or stress?
Parenting is difficult. Parents may dismiss or conceal feelings of exhaustion, overwhelm, or escape ideation—imagining withdrawing from their parental obligations altogether. but left unattended, these feelings can have negative effects on the whole family. A therapist can help parents work on the skills they might need to better cope with the burdens of parenting and help them be the best parents they can be.