Parenting Psychologists and Therapists in Wantirna South, VIC
Meghan supports children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, low confidence, emotional overwhelm, school stress, life transitions, grief, and family challenges. Many clients come needing a safe space to talk and practical strategies to manage big feelings. At Knox Mindfulness, our team provides supportive, age-appropriate counselling that builds confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience so young people can feel more secure and capable in daily life.
Meghan supports children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, low confidence, emotional overwhelm, school stress, life transitions, grief, and family challenges. Many clients come needing a safe space to talk and practical strategies to manage big feelings. At Knox Mindfulness, our team provides supportive, age-appropriate counselling that builds confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience so young people can feel more secure and capable in daily life.
We also provide parenting support throughout the toddler and preschool years.
Is motherhood different to what you expected? Are you seeking support to help you navigate the early days, months and years of motherhood?
We also provide parenting support throughout the toddler and preschool years.
Is motherhood different to what you expected? Are you seeking support to help you navigate the early days, months and years of motherhood?
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.
My client may be living with the effects of sexual abuse or complex trauma and feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsafe in their own body or relationships. They may struggle with anxiety, shame, emotional numbness, or trusting others, and feel tired of just “coping.” They are seeking safety, understanding, and a space where they are believed. Their goal is not to erase the past, but to feel grounded, regain control, reconnect with themselves and others, and live with greater calm, dignity, and choice.
If you want it more emotional, more clinical, or more empowerment-focused, I can adjust it instantly.
My client may be living with the effects of sexual abuse or complex trauma and feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsafe in their own body or relationships. They may struggle with anxiety, shame, emotional numbness, or trusting others, and feel tired of just “coping.” They are seeking safety, understanding, and a space where they are believed. Their goal is not to erase the past, but to feel grounded, regain control, reconnect with themselves and others, and live with greater calm, dignity, and choice.
If you want it more emotional, more clinical, or more empowerment-focused, I can adjust it instantly.
Winnie sees clients with a broad range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family violence, sexual assaults, pain management, grief, trauma, PTSD, and is experienced working with refugees. She is able to provide counselling services in English as well as Vietnamese and works with children, youth, and adults. She has more than 14 years experience and practice, and began her psychology career as a counsellor with the Victorian Aboriginal Health Services. Winnie has knowledge and skills working with a wide range of age groups including, children, youth, adults, and the elderly.
Winnie sees clients with a broad range of presenting issues including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family violence, sexual assaults, pain management, grief, trauma, PTSD, and is experienced working with refugees. She is able to provide counselling services in English as well as Vietnamese and works with children, youth, and adults. She has more than 14 years experience and practice, and began her psychology career as a counsellor with the Victorian Aboriginal Health Services. Winnie has knowledge and skills working with a wide range of age groups including, children, youth, adults, and the elderly.
Have you spent years trying to understand yourself, yet still find yourself caught in the same emotional patterns or relationship difficulties? Perhaps you've gained valuable insight through previous therapy, yet something still feels stuck.
When insight alone hasn't been been enough, it is often because the effects of trauma are reflected not only in how we think, but also in the protective ways our mind and nervous system have learned to respond.
Have you spent years trying to understand yourself, yet still find yourself caught in the same emotional patterns or relationship difficulties? Perhaps you've gained valuable insight through previous therapy, yet something still feels stuck.
When insight alone hasn't been been enough, it is often because the effects of trauma are reflected not only in how we think, but also in the protective ways our mind and nervous system have learned to respond.
You may be struggling with anxiety and/or depression. You may be experiencing a number of difficulties which require a psychological evaluation to find clarity; perhaps a diagnosis and recommendations for strategies to deal with your problems.
You may be struggling with anxiety and/or depression. You may be experiencing a number of difficulties which require a psychological evaluation to find clarity; perhaps a diagnosis and recommendations for strategies to deal with your problems.
We delivered Play Therapy for all ages and BREAD-Powered Neuroplastic Play Therapy Techniques Training to K-12 students, parents, educators, allied health professionals, and organizational leaders.
Our play therapy has achieved a success rate of over 95% within 3 to 24 months for individuals aged 2 to 80. We walk alongside our clients through every emotional, behavioral, and social challenge, uplifting them as they grow on their journey toward psychosocial well-being. We have supported clients from a rich mosaic of cultures spanning Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas, helping them navigate a wide spectrum of emotional, behavioral, and social issues.
Our website features uplifting success stories and heartfelt client testimonials that bring our methods to life, offering comfort and renewed hope.
We delivered Play Therapy for all ages and BREAD-Powered Neuroplastic Play Therapy Techniques Training to K-12 students, parents, educators, allied health professionals, and organizational leaders.
Our play therapy has achieved a success rate of over 95% within 3 to 24 months for individuals aged 2 to 80. We walk alongside our clients through every emotional, behavioral, and social challenge, uplifting them as they grow on their journey toward psychosocial well-being. We have supported clients from a rich mosaic of cultures spanning Asia, Oceania, Europe, and the Americas, helping them navigate a wide spectrum of emotional, behavioral, and social issues.
Our website features uplifting success stories and heartfelt client testimonials that bring our methods to life, offering comfort and renewed hope.
We are now open Monday to Saturday by appointment only! At Paediatric & Family Therapy, we prioritise establishing trust and a collaborative bond with our clients. Creating a warm and supportive environment encourages open communication and provides a safe space for healing. Our areas of focus are anxiety, changes in family dynamics, coping strategies, depression, emotional regulation, loss/grief, and stress.
We are now open Monday to Saturday by appointment only! At Paediatric & Family Therapy, we prioritise establishing trust and a collaborative bond with our clients. Creating a warm and supportive environment encourages open communication and provides a safe space for healing. Our areas of focus are anxiety, changes in family dynamics, coping strategies, depression, emotional regulation, loss/grief, and stress.
I work with teenagers, adults, couples, and families to overcome issues related to psychological concerns, emotional disorders, personal development, relationship conflicts, and parenting skills
Yuying offers Chinese counselling in Burwood, Glen Waverley and Keysborough for both online and face-to-face clients. The purpose of Mandarin psychology counselling in Melbourne is to promote personal growth.
I work with teenagers, adults, couples, and families to overcome issues related to psychological concerns, emotional disorders, personal development, relationship conflicts, and parenting skills
Yuying offers Chinese counselling in Burwood, Glen Waverley and Keysborough for both online and face-to-face clients. The purpose of Mandarin psychology counselling in Melbourne is to promote personal growth.
Nicole is a warm and compassionate therapist who is dedicated to empowering clients to gain insight into their behaviour to improve their mental health and wellbeing. She is a very practical psychologist who customises her treatment to the individual client. 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. Her clinical area of interest includes mood and anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma related issues and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Nicole is a warm and compassionate therapist who is dedicated to empowering clients to gain insight into their behaviour to improve their mental health and wellbeing. She is a very practical psychologist who customises her treatment to the individual client. 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. Her clinical area of interest includes mood and anxiety disorders, borderline personality disorder, trauma related issues and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Hi, I'm Dan. I am currently on leave and am not accepting new clients (from Nov 2025 to Feb 2026). I apologise for the inconvenience.
I am the principal psychologist and director at In Balance Psychology Clinic. I am very passionate about the profession. My top priority is as a therapist is for each and every client to experience an environment of warmth and respect throughout their therapeutic journey. I work with individuals, tailoring treatment to specific needs. Seeking help is a very important one, therefore you will be met where you are, listened to, and provided with targeted strategies for making real change.
Hi, I'm Dan. I am currently on leave and am not accepting new clients (from Nov 2025 to Feb 2026). I apologise for the inconvenience.
I am the principal psychologist and director at In Balance Psychology Clinic. I am very passionate about the profession. My top priority is as a therapist is for each and every client to experience an environment of warmth and respect throughout their therapeutic journey. I work with individuals, tailoring treatment to specific needs. Seeking help is a very important one, therefore you will be met where you are, listened to, and provided with targeted strategies for making real change.
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I specialise in child and adolescent psychotherapy, parent/carer therapy and support.
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, which is a therapeutic intervention that aims to look at lies behind your child/adolescents’ behaviour.
As a parent‐infant psychotherapist, intervention involves meeting with parents/carers and infants/children and adolecesents together.
I specialise in child and adolescent psychotherapy, parent/carer therapy and support.
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, which is a therapeutic intervention that aims to look at lies behind your child/adolescents’ behaviour.
As a parent‐infant psychotherapist, intervention involves meeting with parents/carers and infants/children and adolecesents together.
I also specialise in working with neurodivergent clients and parents of neurodivergent children.
I’m Kate Gore, a clinical psychologist driven by a commitment to understanding and supporting my clients in their mental health. I offer a warm, inclusive, and evidence-based approach, with a special passion for working alongside neurodivergent clients—including adolescents and adults—and tailoring support to each person’s goals and needs.
I also specialise in working with neurodivergent clients and parents of neurodivergent children.
I’m Kate Gore, a clinical psychologist driven by a commitment to understanding and supporting my clients in their mental health. I offer a warm, inclusive, and evidence-based approach, with a special passion for working alongside neurodivergent clients—including adolescents and adults—and tailoring support to each person’s goals and needs.
If you’ve found yourself here, I’m guessing life has become harder than it needs to be.
Perhaps you’ve spent years trying harder, only to wonder why it never seemed to get any easier. Maybe you’ve become incredibly good at coping, while privately feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’ve spent your life feeling misunderstood, or perhaps someone you love is struggling and you don’t know how to reach them anymore.
Whatever has brought you here, I’m glad you found your way.
If you’ve found yourself here, I’m guessing life has become harder than it needs to be.
Perhaps you’ve spent years trying harder, only to wonder why it never seemed to get any easier. Maybe you’ve become incredibly good at coping, while privately feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’ve spent your life feeling misunderstood, or perhaps someone you love is struggling and you don’t know how to reach them anymore.
Whatever has brought you here, I’m glad you found your way.
I have over 30 years of experience working as a psychologist and have been working with a wide variety of clients including children, adolescents and adults. My approach is client centered and my aims are to assist clients towards positive outcomes according to theirneeds. I am also registered and experienced AHPRA supervisor and am currently supervising other psychologists.
I have over 30 years of experience working as a psychologist and have been working with a wide variety of clients including children, adolescents and adults. My approach is client centered and my aims are to assist clients towards positive outcomes according to theirneeds. I am also registered and experienced AHPRA supervisor and am currently supervising other psychologists.
Natasha also has special interest in coaching, teaching assertiveness and parenting.
Natasha provides evidence-based interventions which draw upon principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and Solution Focused therapy. Using a client-centred approach, Natasha will help guide you on your journey to becoming your own therapist.
Natasha also has special interest in coaching, teaching assertiveness and parenting.
Natasha provides evidence-based interventions which draw upon principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Positive Psychology and Solution Focused therapy. Using a client-centred approach, Natasha will help guide you on your journey to becoming your own therapist.
Ellen has a special interest in working with trauma and parenting challenges.
Ellen provides therapy which is tailored to the individual needs of the person and informed by a range of evidence-based treatment approaches.
Ellen has a special interest in working with trauma and parenting challenges.
Ellen provides therapy which is tailored to the individual needs of the person and informed by a range of evidence-based treatment approaches.
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
At times, parents can wonder if their child presents with symptoms indicative of ADHD, ASD or a Specific Learning disorder.
Noble Psychology is located in Mornington. In working with children, adolescents, and parents, I provide evidence-based treatment and offer a range of assessments. My goal is to provide therapeutic support to help children, adolescents, parents and caregivers thrive.
At times, parents can wonder if their child presents with symptoms indicative of ADHD, ASD or a Specific Learning disorder.
Noble Psychology is located in Mornington. In working with children, adolescents, and parents, I provide evidence-based treatment and offer a range of assessments. My goal is to provide therapeutic support to help children, adolescents, parents and caregivers thrive.
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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.