Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Whittlesea, VIC

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Chris Van Der Pluym
Counsellor, AASW
Serves Area
We can demystify your anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other challenges to find out what they are and where they have come from, and apply grounded strategies with support to help you make changes, move forward, and start kicking goals.
I offer a grounded, collaborative space using ACT, CBT, IFS and narrative approaches. My style weaves together practical tools and deeper reflection to help you understand patterns, regain direction, and reconnect with what matters most.
We can demystify your anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other challenges to find out what they are and where they have come from, and apply grounded strategies with support to help you make changes, move forward, and start kicking goals.
I offer a grounded, collaborative space using ACT, CBT, IFS and narrative approaches. My style weaves together practical tools and deeper reflection to help you understand patterns, regain direction, and reconnect with what matters most.
(03) 9716 3322 View (03) 9716 3322
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Monument Counselling Kilmore
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
At Monument Counselling Kilmore we provide individualised counselling support to adults and children experiencing lifes challenges. Our practice is led by principal counsellor Demi Bereza who specialises in trauma support, as well as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. We want you to achieve your wellbeing goals and understand the importance of support that meets your needs. In your first session our priority is to make you feel comfortable with your counsellor, and build therapeutic goals. Future sessions will implement meaningful strategies. We aim to provide 'take aways' so you can build your growth.
At Monument Counselling Kilmore we provide individualised counselling support to adults and children experiencing lifes challenges. Our practice is led by principal counsellor Demi Bereza who specialises in trauma support, as well as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. We want you to achieve your wellbeing goals and understand the importance of support that meets your needs. In your first session our priority is to make you feel comfortable with your counsellor, and build therapeutic goals. Future sessions will implement meaningful strategies. We aim to provide 'take aways' so you can build your growth.
(03) 4421 6682 View (03) 4421 6682
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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
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Healthy Young Minds: Psychology for Kids & Teens
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Ann has a special interest in autism, anxiety and learning difficulties.
HYM is a private child psychology clinic managed by Psychologist Ann-elizabeth. HYM supports children who are experiencing mental health, learning or behavioural issues. Ann is very passionate about helping your child build their toolbox so they are better equipped to face obstacles and cope with difficult situations. Ann's approach is to establish what is going on for your child and then create a plan, incorporating essential skill development during the therapeutic process. Parents play a vital role in supporting the process so their child can practice skills and make progress. Together we can make a difference!
Ann has a special interest in autism, anxiety and learning difficulties.
HYM is a private child psychology clinic managed by Psychologist Ann-elizabeth. HYM supports children who are experiencing mental health, learning or behavioural issues. Ann is very passionate about helping your child build their toolbox so they are better equipped to face obstacles and cope with difficult situations. Ann's approach is to establish what is going on for your child and then create a plan, incorporating essential skill development during the therapeutic process. Parents play a vital role in supporting the process so their child can practice skills and make progress. Together we can make a difference!
(03) 8400 0605 View (03) 8400 0605
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Jamie Camamile
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
With over 10 years experience I work with a range of presentations including depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, grief and loss, interpersonal issues, sleep assistance and work place injuries.
I work from a holistic, strengths-based approach to help empower you on your journey whilst using various evidence based techniques to support the process such as CBT, ACT and trauma informed techniques such as PE and EMDR. I am flexible in offering telehealth and face to face appointments and will be guided by your needs.
With over 10 years experience I work with a range of presentations including depression, anxiety, stress, OCD, grief and loss, interpersonal issues, sleep assistance and work place injuries.
I work from a holistic, strengths-based approach to help empower you on your journey whilst using various evidence based techniques to support the process such as CBT, ACT and trauma informed techniques such as PE and EMDR. I am flexible in offering telehealth and face to face appointments and will be guided by your needs.
(03) 4713 9244 View (03) 4713 9244
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Erin Jones Therapy (Art and Play Therapy)
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As an Art Therapist I use art, media and the creative process (drawing, writing, sculpting, drama, clay, sand, dance and movement) to facilitate the exploration of feelings, improve self-awareness and reduce anxiety.
I have a passion working with people to improve their wellbeing and achieve the goals that they set for themselves. I am experienced working with individuals with complex chronic and acute illness and understand the complexities of illness and the impacts this has on a persons mental and emotion state. I also have a large and invested interest in supporting women as they navigate the journey into motherhood (matrescence) and the emotional challenges this can bring along with the change in identity and self. As a mother of 2 young children I understand first hand the day to day challenges being a mother can be.
As an Art Therapist I use art, media and the creative process (drawing, writing, sculpting, drama, clay, sand, dance and movement) to facilitate the exploration of feelings, improve self-awareness and reduce anxiety.
I have a passion working with people to improve their wellbeing and achieve the goals that they set for themselves. I am experienced working with individuals with complex chronic and acute illness and understand the complexities of illness and the impacts this has on a persons mental and emotion state. I also have a large and invested interest in supporting women as they navigate the journey into motherhood (matrescence) and the emotional challenges this can bring along with the change in identity and self. As a mother of 2 young children I understand first hand the day to day challenges being a mother can be.
(03) 8104 9750 View (03) 8104 9750
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Rebecca Harris
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I enjoy working across the life-course, and have a strong interest in: trauma; anxiety; children's mental health; neurodivergence; parenting; and LGBTIQA+ mental health.
I enjoy working with a diverse range of people. My approach brings together mind, body, emotion, and spirit, utilising a range of approaches and interventions such as: Polyvagal theory; somatic psychotherapy; cognitive approaches, mindfulness, and EMDR. I meet clients where they are at, regardless of situation, age, goals or struggles. I believe that each individual is the expert in their own lives and has within them the capacity for growth and healing, but I know that sometimes it can be helpful to have someone walking alongside, supporting the development of the insights and changes that lead to improved wellbeing.
I enjoy working across the life-course, and have a strong interest in: trauma; anxiety; children's mental health; neurodivergence; parenting; and LGBTIQA+ mental health.
I enjoy working with a diverse range of people. My approach brings together mind, body, emotion, and spirit, utilising a range of approaches and interventions such as: Polyvagal theory; somatic psychotherapy; cognitive approaches, mindfulness, and EMDR. I meet clients where they are at, regardless of situation, age, goals or struggles. I believe that each individual is the expert in their own lives and has within them the capacity for growth and healing, but I know that sometimes it can be helpful to have someone walking alongside, supporting the development of the insights and changes that lead to improved wellbeing.
(03) 8400 0272 View (03) 8400 0272
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Lavinia McSwain
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I have experience working with individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, OCD, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and other life challenges.
I believe that everyone has a story and that each story is remarkable. I consider it a privilege to be part of your story and to support you along your journey. I am a registered psychologist and a lecturer with more than 16 years of experience working across hospital, community mental health, forensic, and university settings. I have provided psychological assistance to people from all walks of life. I am very aware that one size does not fit all in therapy, so I tailor individual treatment utilising evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT and EMDR.
I have experience working with individuals facing a variety of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, addiction, OCD, bipolar disorder, relationship difficulties, workplace stress, and other life challenges.
I believe that everyone has a story and that each story is remarkable. I consider it a privilege to be part of your story and to support you along your journey. I am a registered psychologist and a lecturer with more than 16 years of experience working across hospital, community mental health, forensic, and university settings. I have provided psychological assistance to people from all walks of life. I am very aware that one size does not fit all in therapy, so I tailor individual treatment utilising evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT and EMDR.
(03) 7303 3862 View (03) 7303 3862
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Kristine Lutter
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I specialise in anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, self esteem/self worth, guilt, shame, family of origin issues, bullying and people struggling with infertility. My approach is holistic looking at the physical, social, spiritual (values) and emotional aspects. I attempt to ensure clients feel safe and comfortable before they are able to share what has happened to them. With my experience in this industry, I have trained and supervise counsellors. This has helped me to deepen my understanding of what clients need. Available for online throughout Australia.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, trauma, self esteem/self worth, guilt, shame, family of origin issues, bullying and people struggling with infertility. My approach is holistic looking at the physical, social, spiritual (values) and emotional aspects. I attempt to ensure clients feel safe and comfortable before they are able to share what has happened to them. With my experience in this industry, I have trained and supervise counsellors. This has helped me to deepen my understanding of what clients need. Available for online throughout Australia.
(03) 8104 9918 View (03) 8104 9918
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Kirsten Perrins
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Kirsten's specific areas of interest include autism, ADHD, trauma and Eating Disorders. Her work is informed by evidence-based practice, largely working from a trauma-informed, attachment-focused, narrative and neuroaffirming perspective. Neurodevelopmental assessments are also available, undertaken from an affirming perspective, for ages 5+.
Kirsten's specific areas of interest include autism, ADHD, trauma and Eating Disorders. Her work is informed by evidence-based practice, largely working from a trauma-informed, attachment-focused, narrative and neuroaffirming perspective. Neurodevelopmental assessments are also available, undertaken from an affirming perspective, for ages 5+.
(03) 8400 0307 View (03) 8400 0307
Jess Koh
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L3
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I work with individuals living with anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and challenges navigating family dynamics or life transitions.
I offer a practical, personalised and trauma-informed approach, blending proven techniques with reflective spaces to reconnect with your values and humanity. Whether it's burnout, anxiety or navigating life transitions, let's make space for grief, change and messy growth. Let's honour your need for real change, authentic connections and build on strengths.
I work with individuals living with anxiety, burnout, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and challenges navigating family dynamics or life transitions.
I offer a practical, personalised and trauma-informed approach, blending proven techniques with reflective spaces to reconnect with your values and humanity. Whether it's burnout, anxiety or navigating life transitions, let's make space for grief, change and messy growth. Let's honour your need for real change, authentic connections and build on strengths.
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Taf Manhambo
Social Worker, AASW
4 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with people navigating a wide range of issues, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, relationship and attachment challenges, burnout, life transitions and more.
Hi there, I’m a psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and clinical mental health therapist (social work) offering both in-person sessions in Bulimba and online. I believe therapy begins with connection. The trust and safety you feel with your therapist create the foundation for meaningful change. It’s from that place that feeling truly supported, nurtured, empowered and more connected to yourself can begin. If you're looking for someone who brings genuine presence, curiosity, and the ability to sit with your vulnerability, strengths, and complexity with care, then you're in the right place.
I work with people navigating a wide range of issues, including trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief and loss, relationship and attachment challenges, burnout, life transitions and more.
Hi there, I’m a psychotherapist, EMDR therapist and clinical mental health therapist (social work) offering both in-person sessions in Bulimba and online. I believe therapy begins with connection. The trust and safety you feel with your therapist create the foundation for meaningful change. It’s from that place that feeling truly supported, nurtured, empowered and more connected to yourself can begin. If you're looking for someone who brings genuine presence, curiosity, and the ability to sit with your vulnerability, strengths, and complexity with care, then you're in the right place.
(07) 3132 0848 View (07) 3132 0848
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Georgia Simmons
Psychotherapist, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
With a particular interest in working with attachment and relational issues, I also help clients navigate anxiety, stress, depression, difficult life transitions, grief & loss and addictive behaviours.
Hi, I'm Georgia, I'm a psychotherapist who works with individuals. In therapy my central aim is to understand you and the challenges that you face, support the change you seek and a life that is meaningful to you. Providing a safe, supportive environment for clients is integral to the way that I work, and I regard each individual's experience with respect and curiosity. I believe that therapy can support meaningful, long lasting change through fostering self understanding, trust and compassion for one's whole experience.
With a particular interest in working with attachment and relational issues, I also help clients navigate anxiety, stress, depression, difficult life transitions, grief & loss and addictive behaviours.
Hi, I'm Georgia, I'm a psychotherapist who works with individuals. In therapy my central aim is to understand you and the challenges that you face, support the change you seek and a life that is meaningful to you. Providing a safe, supportive environment for clients is integral to the way that I work, and I regard each individual's experience with respect and curiosity. I believe that therapy can support meaningful, long lasting change through fostering self understanding, trust and compassion for one's whole experience.
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Natalie Miller
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in both the private and government sectors. I work with adolescents (17 years and older), young adults, and adults, and I’m especially passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in both the private and government sectors. I work with adolescents (17 years and older), young adults, and adults, and I’m especially passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
(03) 8771 4800 View (03) 8771 4800
Dr Matt Cottrell
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
Matt treats people who are experiencing depression and anxiety as a result of long-standing complex trauma, have relationship difficulties, or are feeling stuck in patterns that they do not find fulfilling.
Matt is a clinical psychologist and advanced certified schema therapy trainer and supervisor. Matt works with people who are dealing with life-long difficulties, and helps them explore ways of breaking out of patterns that keep them stuck. Using a collaborative approach and evidenced-based treatment, Matt works with individuals to help meet their own emotional needs to reduce their distress and move towards a more fulling life. He worked for 12 years in private psychiatric hospitals, and has run his private practice for over 14 years.
Matt treats people who are experiencing depression and anxiety as a result of long-standing complex trauma, have relationship difficulties, or are feeling stuck in patterns that they do not find fulfilling.
Matt is a clinical psychologist and advanced certified schema therapy trainer and supervisor. Matt works with people who are dealing with life-long difficulties, and helps them explore ways of breaking out of patterns that keep them stuck. Using a collaborative approach and evidenced-based treatment, Matt works with individuals to help meet their own emotional needs to reduce their distress and move towards a more fulling life. He worked for 12 years in private psychiatric hospitals, and has run his private practice for over 14 years.
(03) 9111 5394 View (03) 9111 5394
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Anna Earl
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Box Hill North, VIC 3129
I have a passion for working with anxiety related conditions including general anxiety, adjustment, change of life difficulties, stress, and associated difficulties such as perfectionism.
I aim to provide a service that is warm, compassionate, trauma informed and respectful of diversity. I work collaboratively to holistically understand areas of difficulty and strengths to develop therapeutic goals. Goals are often aimed at improving well-being, daily functioning and/or interpersonal relationships.
I have a passion for working with anxiety related conditions including general anxiety, adjustment, change of life difficulties, stress, and associated difficulties such as perfectionism.
I aim to provide a service that is warm, compassionate, trauma informed and respectful of diversity. I work collaboratively to holistically understand areas of difficulty and strengths to develop therapeutic goals. Goals are often aimed at improving well-being, daily functioning and/or interpersonal relationships.
(03) 7052 9006 View (03) 7052 9006
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Anthony Edwards
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, confused, emotionally overwhelmed?
As an experienced and compassionate counsellor, having worked in the counselling and people-helping sectors for over 15 years, I have established a broad understanding of working with issues such anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, emotional distress, self-confidence, shame, guilt, grief and loss, addictions, and personal and relationship issues.
Are you feeling anxious, stressed, confused, emotionally overwhelmed?
As an experienced and compassionate counsellor, having worked in the counselling and people-helping sectors for over 15 years, I have established a broad understanding of working with issues such anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, emotional distress, self-confidence, shame, guilt, grief and loss, addictions, and personal and relationship issues.
(07) 3132 2338 View (07) 3132 2338
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Enrei Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles?
I blend evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Emotional Focused Therapy. These help us explore emotional and relational patterns, foster healing, and nurture lasting emotional wellbeing.
Feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, trauma, grief or identity struggles?
I blend evidence-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, and Emotional Focused Therapy. These help us explore emotional and relational patterns, foster healing, and nurture lasting emotional wellbeing.
(02) 5133 6270 View (02) 5133 6270
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Ben Torrens-Witherow
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Kew, VIC 3101
Ben is a Clinical Psychologist who helps adults to manage challenges, work with (and not against) their brain, and build a meaningful life. Ben has a special interest in working in the ADHD and LGBTIAQ+ space. If you're after a collaborative space that is warm, safe, and judgement-free; Ben can empower you to identify your strengths, develop strategies and tools for positive change, boost wellbeing and resilience, and build understanding and acceptance of yourself. Rather than just managing your symptoms, Ben can help you make sense of persistent patterns in emotions, relationships, work, or self-esteem that feel hard to shift.
Ben is a Clinical Psychologist who helps adults to manage challenges, work with (and not against) their brain, and build a meaningful life. Ben has a special interest in working in the ADHD and LGBTIAQ+ space. If you're after a collaborative space that is warm, safe, and judgement-free; Ben can empower you to identify your strengths, develop strategies and tools for positive change, boost wellbeing and resilience, and build understanding and acceptance of yourself. Rather than just managing your symptoms, Ben can help you make sense of persistent patterns in emotions, relationships, work, or self-esteem that feel hard to shift.
(03) 9111 2664 View (03) 9111 2664
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Emma Gyeonghyang Song
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Serves Area
Melbourne Counsellor in English and Korean (멜번한국심리상담사), multi-cultural couples 부부, 관계, anger, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, EAP: Employment Assisstance Program:직장인심리상담, , VOCAT: Victim of Crime 피해자보상, 가정폭력.
Counselling techniques that I use in my practice include Client-Centred, Interpersonal Therapy, Strengths-Based and Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness based Stress Management (MBSR). I offer empathic listening with non- judgmental attitude in therapeutic relationship. Telephone and in-person counselling offered.
Melbourne Counsellor in English and Korean (멜번한국심리상담사), multi-cultural couples 부부, 관계, anger, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, EAP: Employment Assisstance Program:직장인심리상담, , VOCAT: Victim of Crime 피해자보상, 가정폭력.
Counselling techniques that I use in my practice include Client-Centred, Interpersonal Therapy, Strengths-Based and Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness based Stress Management (MBSR). I offer empathic listening with non- judgmental attitude in therapeutic relationship. Telephone and in-person counselling offered.
(03) 9069 9451 View (03) 9069 9451
Anxiety Therapists
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.

What are the most common types of treatment for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.

How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.

How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.