Psychodynamic Counselling in Midland, WA
Combining a strong academic background with hands-on experience, I employ evidence based practices grounded in psychodynamic and attachment theory.
My therapeutic areas of interest include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, life adjustment, emotional regulation, and interpersonal difficulties. With a commitment to understanding the intricacies of human relationships, I strives to empower individuals to build resilience and navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
Combining a strong academic background with hands-on experience, I employ evidence based practices grounded in psychodynamic and attachment theory.
My therapeutic areas of interest include but are not limited to anxiety, depression, grief, life adjustment, emotional regulation, and interpersonal difficulties. With a commitment to understanding the intricacies of human relationships, I strives to empower individuals to build resilience and navigate life’s challenges with confidence.
She draws on a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including: Mindfulness-based Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Attachment-based Therapy and Neuro-psychotherapy.
Do emotions sometimes become too painful and overwhelming? Taking that first step to contact someone for help can be very difficult. Establishing a caring therapeutic relationship attuned to individual needs is central to Susanna’s work. As research supports, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful determinant of a positive outcome in psychotherapy. Susanna encourages her clients to explore and become aware how early experiences shape their present thoughts and behaviours. Gaining a greater understanding of their circumstances, allows for an empowered sense of their ability to create positive change.
She draws on a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including: Mindfulness-based Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, EMDR, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Attachment-based Therapy and Neuro-psychotherapy.
Do emotions sometimes become too painful and overwhelming? Taking that first step to contact someone for help can be very difficult. Establishing a caring therapeutic relationship attuned to individual needs is central to Susanna’s work. As research supports, the therapeutic relationship is the most powerful determinant of a positive outcome in psychotherapy. Susanna encourages her clients to explore and become aware how early experiences shape their present thoughts and behaviours. Gaining a greater understanding of their circumstances, allows for an empowered sense of their ability to create positive change.
I draw on a range of psychological treatment approaches including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Densensitisation and Reprocessing, and Internal Family Systems.
I work with a wide range of emotional difficulties including depression and low mood, anxiety, life changes, stress managment, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and chronic pain. My approach is best suited for older adolescents and adults, including the elderly. I am particulary interested in the patterns we establish over life, both cognitive and somatic.
I draw on a range of psychological treatment approaches including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Densensitisation and Reprocessing, and Internal Family Systems.
I work with a wide range of emotional difficulties including depression and low mood, anxiety, life changes, stress managment, trauma, grief, relationship issues, and chronic pain. My approach is best suited for older adolescents and adults, including the elderly. I am particulary interested in the patterns we establish over life, both cognitive and somatic.
AURE: Psychology, Counselling & Therapy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
He works largely from a trauma, attachment, brain based, cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic paradigms.
I am only taking on returning clients, selected clinical cases of trauma/complex-trauma, family of origin challenges, autism/ADHD assessments, clinical supervision and professional development training/consultancy. I am currently living my PhD journey and have decided to reduce my clinical load. I have over 15 years of clinical experience working with children to adults and have worked in private, NGO and government sectors.
He works largely from a trauma, attachment, brain based, cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic paradigms.
I am only taking on returning clients, selected clinical cases of trauma/complex-trauma, family of origin challenges, autism/ADHD assessments, clinical supervision and professional development training/consultancy. I am currently living my PhD journey and have decided to reduce my clinical load. I have over 15 years of clinical experience working with children to adults and have worked in private, NGO and government sectors.
Seeking psychological support amid life's challenges can be tough. As a seasoned Psychologist with experience across the lifespan within the Medicare and the NDIS framework, I aim to offer a transformative journey to bridge these challenges. Imagine your mind as a room—I'm here to declutter and organize, making life's navigation smoother. I am here to provide understanding, personalised support, and tangible progress. Unlock the potential to a brighter future with a 15-minute free phone consultation. Let's connect, understand your goals, and embark on a journey to mental wellness together.
Seeking psychological support amid life's challenges can be tough. As a seasoned Psychologist with experience across the lifespan within the Medicare and the NDIS framework, I aim to offer a transformative journey to bridge these challenges. Imagine your mind as a room—I'm here to declutter and organize, making life's navigation smoother. I am here to provide understanding, personalised support, and tangible progress. Unlock the potential to a brighter future with a 15-minute free phone consultation. Let's connect, understand your goals, and embark on a journey to mental wellness together.
Jade Rivera
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Midland, WA 6056
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently out of office and will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible upon my return on 28th April 2025. Thank you for your patience.
I assist people suffering from anxiety, depression, grief & loss, ADHD, relationship problems, drug & alcohol use, existential crises, life transitions, loneliness and a range of other issues that contribute to difficulties coping. The therapeutic process involves identifying needs, working through fears and concerns, exploring various aspects of the self, and helping people to find their centre so they may experience a more joyful and fulfilling existence.
I am currently out of office and will respond to your enquiry as soon as possible upon my return on 28th April 2025. Thank you for your patience.
I assist people suffering from anxiety, depression, grief & loss, ADHD, relationship problems, drug & alcohol use, existential crises, life transitions, loneliness and a range of other issues that contribute to difficulties coping. The therapeutic process involves identifying needs, working through fears and concerns, exploring various aspects of the self, and helping people to find their centre so they may experience a more joyful and fulfilling existence.
Relationships are tough! Add in each other's trauma and you are bouncing off everyone like you're in a jumping castle. The old adage of 'individual stuff' and 'couple/s stuff' is true. Conversations can feel like they are going around in circles or rehashing old stuff. You feel stuck. Your partner/s feels stuck. No one is moving forward. This wasn't the life you imagined when you got together. It was meant to be rainbows and fairytales, not discussions around housework, money and sex - or friends and inlaws! What if I told you that 'your stuff' is affecting the relationship? It's a big possibility. It does not have to be that way!
Relationships are tough! Add in each other's trauma and you are bouncing off everyone like you're in a jumping castle. The old adage of 'individual stuff' and 'couple/s stuff' is true. Conversations can feel like they are going around in circles or rehashing old stuff. You feel stuck. Your partner/s feels stuck. No one is moving forward. This wasn't the life you imagined when you got together. It was meant to be rainbows and fairytales, not discussions around housework, money and sex - or friends and inlaws! What if I told you that 'your stuff' is affecting the relationship? It's a big possibility. It does not have to be that way!
Online or In-person therapy located in Midland and East Fremantle I feel privileged to be in the role of walking alongside children, teens, adults, couples and families who are surviving the impact of trauma. I provide Art Therapy and Counselling in a safe space to explore your experience of anxiety and depression caused by an acute, chronic or complex trauma, grief and loss. We work together to explore and develop your own solutions so you heal and thrive. Explore the difference that Psychotherapy and Creative Expressive Therapies can offer by contacting me today. Mental Health Care Plan or Drs referral is not required.
Online or In-person therapy located in Midland and East Fremantle I feel privileged to be in the role of walking alongside children, teens, adults, couples and families who are surviving the impact of trauma. I provide Art Therapy and Counselling in a safe space to explore your experience of anxiety and depression caused by an acute, chronic or complex trauma, grief and loss. We work together to explore and develop your own solutions so you heal and thrive. Explore the difference that Psychotherapy and Creative Expressive Therapies can offer by contacting me today. Mental Health Care Plan or Drs referral is not required.
Hey, I'm Ash, a LGBTIAQ+ and neurodiverse affirming Counselling Psychologist. I am fiercely dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space for all of my clients. When I think of therapy, I think of us as the "co-pilots" on this journey, except you're driving and I am here with the GPS (and snacks). I am approachable with a knack in also finding the moments of joy and humour within the complexities of life. It is important to remember that we are more than just our challenges and difficulties.
Hey, I'm Ash, a LGBTIAQ+ and neurodiverse affirming Counselling Psychologist. I am fiercely dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space for all of my clients. When I think of therapy, I think of us as the "co-pilots" on this journey, except you're driving and I am here with the GPS (and snacks). I am approachable with a knack in also finding the moments of joy and humour within the complexities of life. It is important to remember that we are more than just our challenges and difficulties.
Hi I'm Ben, and I am a proudly neurodivergent therapist with a gentle and easygoing approach. I have lived neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ experience, so I am very welcoming and open to a diverse range of clients and I have a deep understanding of the struggles involved. I am experienced in providing therapy for a wide scope of issues including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, and Gender Dysphoria. I have 7 years of experience working across a range of ages in disability support, and have worked with a range of ages in my psychological practice.
Hi I'm Ben, and I am a proudly neurodivergent therapist with a gentle and easygoing approach. I have lived neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ experience, so I am very welcoming and open to a diverse range of clients and I have a deep understanding of the struggles involved. I am experienced in providing therapy for a wide scope of issues including ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, and Gender Dysphoria. I have 7 years of experience working across a range of ages in disability support, and have worked with a range of ages in my psychological practice.
Kellie Sheldon - Trauma And Sex Counsellor Emdr
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Midland, WA 6056
Waitlist for new clients
You tell yourself you should be over it. But your body still reacts. Your mind still shuts down.
You push it down, avoid it, tell yourself it’s in the past. But it still shows up. In your reactions. In your relationships. In the way you freeze, lash out, or disappear inside yourself.
Your body stays tense, always ‘on’, bracing for something. Some days, you’re numb. Other days, you can’t stop overthinking. Either way, it’s exhausting. It’s not just memories. It’s your body reacting, even when you don’t want it to.
You don’t have to hold it all together. You just get to be real about what’s happening - and we’ll start from there.
You tell yourself you should be over it. But your body still reacts. Your mind still shuts down.
You push it down, avoid it, tell yourself it’s in the past. But it still shows up. In your reactions. In your relationships. In the way you freeze, lash out, or disappear inside yourself.
Your body stays tense, always ‘on’, bracing for something. Some days, you’re numb. Other days, you can’t stop overthinking. Either way, it’s exhausting. It’s not just memories. It’s your body reacting, even when you don’t want it to.
You don’t have to hold it all together. You just get to be real about what’s happening - and we’ll start from there.
Meet Our Psychodynamic Counsellors
Finding a suitable therapist and someone you connect with is important. I offer a relaxed, non-judgmental space to explore your concerns and support your mental health and well-being. Sessions are tailored to your needs and may include art-based counselling to help develop coping skills and achieve your goals. I bring both professional knowledge and lived experience with general issues and challenging events, with a focus on anxiety & related disorders, trauma/PTSD, DV/IPV, PDA, ASD, ADHD, behavioural disorders and LGBTQIA+ support. Together we can work towards empowerment, resilience and personal growth.
Finding a suitable therapist and someone you connect with is important. I offer a relaxed, non-judgmental space to explore your concerns and support your mental health and well-being. Sessions are tailored to your needs and may include art-based counselling to help develop coping skills and achieve your goals. I bring both professional knowledge and lived experience with general issues and challenging events, with a focus on anxiety & related disorders, trauma/PTSD, DV/IPV, PDA, ASD, ADHD, behavioural disorders and LGBTQIA+ support. Together we can work towards empowerment, resilience and personal growth.
I specialise in working with women and LGBTQI+ folk who are wanting support with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and body image concerns. Many of my clients experience stigma and micro-aggressions on a daily basis. Some of the main reasons people choose to see me are because they struggle with feeling 'not good enough', or they have difficulty coping with overwhelming emotions, or they are struggling in a world that doesn't seem to accept them. Some of my clients feel disconnected from themselves and are wanting support to work out who they are. Most of my clients would like to feel safer.
I specialise in working with women and LGBTQI+ folk who are wanting support with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and body image concerns. Many of my clients experience stigma and micro-aggressions on a daily basis. Some of the main reasons people choose to see me are because they struggle with feeling 'not good enough', or they have difficulty coping with overwhelming emotions, or they are struggling in a world that doesn't seem to accept them. Some of my clients feel disconnected from themselves and are wanting support to work out who they are. Most of my clients would like to feel safer.
Breathe Counselling offers professional, confidential and compassionate counselling and psychology services. Our team of qualified counsellors and psychologists offer individuals, couples and families effective solutions to address and overcome relationship struggles, emotional and mental health concerns and roadblocks to a fulfilling life.
Breathe Counselling is a collective of counsellors and psychologists who offer appointments throughout Western Australia and Online. Currently we have clinics in Perth, West Perth, Midland, Rockingham, Mindarie, Joondalup, Pinjarra, Denmark, Albany and Broome.
Breathe Counselling offers professional, confidential and compassionate counselling and psychology services. Our team of qualified counsellors and psychologists offer individuals, couples and families effective solutions to address and overcome relationship struggles, emotional and mental health concerns and roadblocks to a fulfilling life.
Breathe Counselling is a collective of counsellors and psychologists who offer appointments throughout Western Australia and Online. Currently we have clinics in Perth, West Perth, Midland, Rockingham, Mindarie, Joondalup, Pinjarra, Denmark, Albany and Broome.
Navigating life’s changes itself can be challenging, as the feeling of grief and loss can be a daunting and isolating process. Your sense of emptiness and bewilderment is invisible by those around you. But when you do begin to face the significant changes in your life, the chaos can gradually transform into hope and purpose. Finding someone who deeply listens with empathy can make all the difference to being seen and heard. David's calm presence and understanding can provide you with that difference. He brings human compassion into therapy using established therapeutic tools to foster constructive and empathetic conversations.
Navigating life’s changes itself can be challenging, as the feeling of grief and loss can be a daunting and isolating process. Your sense of emptiness and bewilderment is invisible by those around you. But when you do begin to face the significant changes in your life, the chaos can gradually transform into hope and purpose. Finding someone who deeply listens with empathy can make all the difference to being seen and heard. David's calm presence and understanding can provide you with that difference. He brings human compassion into therapy using established therapeutic tools to foster constructive and empathetic conversations.
Renae Buckley
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I love helping people to feel more empowered; to set boundaries, express their needs and build self-love. I am open-minded and flexible in my approach and offer a safe place to share and express without judgement :) I encourage the practice of self-awareness and radical self-responsibility and I love to help people see things in a new way so they can move forward with kindness. Sometimes all it takes is a chat with someone new to give you clarity or a new perspective on things. I also offer insights into physical ailments and conditions and how they may be related to your experiences and emotional struggles... the body is very wise!
I love helping people to feel more empowered; to set boundaries, express their needs and build self-love. I am open-minded and flexible in my approach and offer a safe place to share and express without judgement :) I encourage the practice of self-awareness and radical self-responsibility and I love to help people see things in a new way so they can move forward with kindness. Sometimes all it takes is a chat with someone new to give you clarity or a new perspective on things. I also offer insights into physical ailments and conditions and how they may be related to your experiences and emotional struggles... the body is very wise!
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I primarily practice from a process-oriented trauma-informed approach, drawing knowledge and skills from psychoanalytic psychodynamic theories and attachment-based theories.
Navigating the seasons of life on your own can sometimes get tricky. As you do your best to make sense of it all that seems too much or out of control, having a listening ear as you work through it can be helpful. I believe the struggles with our inner world can get overwhelming at times, and it can be renegotiated to lead a meaningful life. A significant part of my work as a registered clinical psychologist is offering psychological exploration and support to patients in a mutual effort to understand themselves better and work through how they can relate more intimately to themselves and others.
I primarily practice from a process-oriented trauma-informed approach, drawing knowledge and skills from psychoanalytic psychodynamic theories and attachment-based theories.
Navigating the seasons of life on your own can sometimes get tricky. As you do your best to make sense of it all that seems too much or out of control, having a listening ear as you work through it can be helpful. I believe the struggles with our inner world can get overwhelming at times, and it can be renegotiated to lead a meaningful life. A significant part of my work as a registered clinical psychologist is offering psychological exploration and support to patients in a mutual effort to understand themselves better and work through how they can relate more intimately to themselves and others.
I am trained in the psychodynamic approach, but I believe in tailoring therapy to your individual needs.
I provide individual counselling for diverse age groups, addressing a wide range of life issues and mental health challenges. I am passionate about walking alongside you, fostering autonomy, and creating a collaborative space for healing. Together, we will work towards a place of clarity, resilience, and growth.
I am trained in the psychodynamic approach, but I believe in tailoring therapy to your individual needs.
I provide individual counselling for diverse age groups, addressing a wide range of life issues and mental health challenges. I am passionate about walking alongside you, fostering autonomy, and creating a collaborative space for healing. Together, we will work towards a place of clarity, resilience, and growth.
My expertise spans various therapeutic modalities, such as solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma-informed practice, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and psychodynamic interventions.
I am a Registered Psychologist with a passion for helping people reach their health and life goals. I have worked with adults looking to improve their confidence, mood, and anxiety. I have been privileged to work alongside people who are experiencing chronic health concerns, adjusting to life changes, neurodivergent presentations, and grief and loss. I have a special interest in working with people who have experienced domestic abuse and childhood trauma. I am dedicated to helping people find self-compassion, self-understanding, and access their inner strengths.
My expertise spans various therapeutic modalities, such as solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma-informed practice, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and psychodynamic interventions.
I am a Registered Psychologist with a passion for helping people reach their health and life goals. I have worked with adults looking to improve their confidence, mood, and anxiety. I have been privileged to work alongside people who are experiencing chronic health concerns, adjusting to life changes, neurodivergent presentations, and grief and loss. I have a special interest in working with people who have experienced domestic abuse and childhood trauma. I am dedicated to helping people find self-compassion, self-understanding, and access their inner strengths.
I have expertise in the following broad range of evidence-based therapeutic treatments: psychodynamic therapy, interpersonal therapy, schema therapy, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and CBT.
Michiel is a registered psychologist and has extensive experience working in the mental health field with a variety of presentations. ‘I have learned that deep and lasting change is possible, that long-term issues can be resolved, and people can be free of emotional pain they carry by making sense of difficult experiences together, both past and present, and moving towards a place of self-understanding’. Michiel works with adults and adolescents using an integrative approach which is based on empathy and building a strong mutual respect and working relationship with clients.
I have expertise in the following broad range of evidence-based therapeutic treatments: psychodynamic therapy, interpersonal therapy, schema therapy, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT), and CBT.
Michiel is a registered psychologist and has extensive experience working in the mental health field with a variety of presentations. ‘I have learned that deep and lasting change is possible, that long-term issues can be resolved, and people can be free of emotional pain they carry by making sense of difficult experiences together, both past and present, and moving towards a place of self-understanding’. Michiel works with adults and adolescents using an integrative approach which is based on empathy and building a strong mutual respect and working relationship with clients.
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- Mount Lawley
Psychodynamic Counsellors
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.