Female Psychologists and Therapists in Subiaco, WA
We all face challenges that can leave us feeling anxious, sad, angry or depressed, disrupting our home, work & relationships. Chronic negative feelings can lead to overwhelm. Empathic support will help you make sense of your situation, manage difficult feelings & embark on your journey to freedom. With over 14 years of experience, I can support you to navigate & heal from these disruptions. My focus is on empowering women through life transitions such as pregnancy and parenting, healing from trauma & grief and rebuilding self-worth. Specialising in trauma recovery including PTSD, I use tailored strategies like EMDR and IFS therapy.
We all face challenges that can leave us feeling anxious, sad, angry or depressed, disrupting our home, work & relationships. Chronic negative feelings can lead to overwhelm. Empathic support will help you make sense of your situation, manage difficult feelings & embark on your journey to freedom. With over 14 years of experience, I can support you to navigate & heal from these disruptions. My focus is on empowering women through life transitions such as pregnancy and parenting, healing from trauma & grief and rebuilding self-worth. Specialising in trauma recovery including PTSD, I use tailored strategies like EMDR and IFS therapy.
I help clients find strength and grow through life's challenges. I'm an experienced therapist, and have been working as a social worker for more than 30 years. I support people through a range of life transitions, including transitions of young adulthood, becoming a parent, and mid-life change.
I have particular expertise in anxiety, depression, cancer and chronic illness, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and have significant cross-cultural experience.
I help clients find strength and grow through life's challenges. I'm an experienced therapist, and have been working as a social worker for more than 30 years. I support people through a range of life transitions, including transitions of young adulthood, becoming a parent, and mid-life change.
I have particular expertise in anxiety, depression, cancer and chronic illness, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief. I enjoy working with adults of all ages and have significant cross-cultural experience.
Kylie is particularly known for her down-to-earth, non-judgmental style. She works with adults whose confidence and sense of self have been shaken by a life change or by discovering their mind works differently. She helps them feel solid again. Life change may include illness, burnout, relationship strain, career transition, relocation, or adjusting to a diagnosis. Some people seek support when anxiety or low mood begins affecting their functioning. Others are exploring neurodivergence, such as ADHD or autism, as part of understanding long-standing patterns. Kylie tends to think differently and can offer unique perspectives.
Kylie is particularly known for her down-to-earth, non-judgmental style. She works with adults whose confidence and sense of self have been shaken by a life change or by discovering their mind works differently. She helps them feel solid again. Life change may include illness, burnout, relationship strain, career transition, relocation, or adjusting to a diagnosis. Some people seek support when anxiety or low mood begins affecting their functioning. Others are exploring neurodivergence, such as ADHD or autism, as part of understanding long-standing patterns. Kylie tends to think differently and can offer unique perspectives.
Geraldine is an Organisational & Clinical Psychotherapist and Executive Coach based in Subiaco 6008. For over 30 years Geraldine has worked at the forefront of personal and organisational transformation across Australia and Asia. Her work centres around both inner and outer wellbeing and is guided by a passion for supporting individuals and communities to thrive. She is known for weaving deep listening, insight and intuitive presence to deliver impactful outcomes.
Geraldine is an Organisational & Clinical Psychotherapist and Executive Coach based in Subiaco 6008. For over 30 years Geraldine has worked at the forefront of personal and organisational transformation across Australia and Asia. Her work centres around both inner and outer wellbeing and is guided by a passion for supporting individuals and communities to thrive. She is known for weaving deep listening, insight and intuitive presence to deliver impactful outcomes.
In addition to private practice, I am a clinical psychologist at King Edward Memorial Hospital and provide in-patient psychotherapy to my perinatal patients at SJOG Subiaco. I have expertise in working with women, couples and families in the perinatal period, including grief & loss and chronic pain. In contrast, my earlier psychology career, saw me working with FIFO mining employees, including remote and rural mining areas of Australia. In addition to mental health issues with the mining population, including couples counselling and the unique challenges this poses on relationships.
In addition to private practice, I am a clinical psychologist at King Edward Memorial Hospital and provide in-patient psychotherapy to my perinatal patients at SJOG Subiaco. I have expertise in working with women, couples and families in the perinatal period, including grief & loss and chronic pain. In contrast, my earlier psychology career, saw me working with FIFO mining employees, including remote and rural mining areas of Australia. In addition to mental health issues with the mining population, including couples counselling and the unique challenges this poses on relationships.
Danni Murfett is a qualified Psychotherapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker located in Subiaco, Western Australia. With a career spanning both government and private sectors, she brings deep expertise in supporting individuals impacted by trauma.
For over 15 years, Danni worked with the WA Health Department in a specialist Perth-based sexual assault crisis and therapy service. In her roles as Senior Counsellor and Team Leader, she provided both individual and group therapy As a Medicare provider, Danni's clients can claim Medicare rebates for sessions if they obtain a mental health care plan referral from their GP.
Danni Murfett is a qualified Psychotherapist and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker located in Subiaco, Western Australia. With a career spanning both government and private sectors, she brings deep expertise in supporting individuals impacted by trauma.
For over 15 years, Danni worked with the WA Health Department in a specialist Perth-based sexual assault crisis and therapy service. In her roles as Senior Counsellor and Team Leader, she provided both individual and group therapy As a Medicare provider, Danni's clients can claim Medicare rebates for sessions if they obtain a mental health care plan referral from their GP.
I work with children, adolescents, couples, and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, or experiencing stress, trauma, or relationship challenges. Many clients are balancing busy lives, family responsibilities, or FIFO-related pressures, and are looking for a space to pause and reset. They often come when things begin to feel heavy - whether that’s anxiety, emotional reactivity, or disconnection. Together, we create a supportive space to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
I work with children, adolescents, couples, and families who may be feeling overwhelmed, navigating life transitions, or experiencing stress, trauma, or relationship challenges. Many clients are balancing busy lives, family responsibilities, or FIFO-related pressures, and are looking for a space to pause and reset. They often come when things begin to feel heavy - whether that’s anxiety, emotional reactivity, or disconnection. Together, we create a supportive space to slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
I work with adults across a wide range of concerns, from focused and time-limited issues to more complex, longstanding experiences. I have a particular and growing focus on trying to conceive, fertility difficulties, pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. I also have a growing focus on hormonal health including perimenopause, and neurodivergence, especially in high-achieving women who feel quietly overwhelmed despite functioning well outwardly. I also work with partners navigating this alongside them. I'm based in Subiaco, Perth, with telehealth available across Australia. Whatever's brought you here, there's a place for it.
I work with adults across a wide range of concerns, from focused and time-limited issues to more complex, longstanding experiences. I have a particular and growing focus on trying to conceive, fertility difficulties, pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. I also have a growing focus on hormonal health including perimenopause, and neurodivergence, especially in high-achieving women who feel quietly overwhelmed despite functioning well outwardly. I also work with partners navigating this alongside them. I'm based in Subiaco, Perth, with telehealth available across Australia. Whatever's brought you here, there's a place for it.
I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, assertiveness, PTSD, perinatal mental health, interpersonal and relationship difficulties. I am passionate about delivering best practice care to my clients and provide evidence-based treatments for a range of difficulties. I enjoy working with clients in developing skills and strategies to begin to change problematic patterns.
I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with adults experiencing difficulties with anxiety, perfectionism, self-esteem, assertiveness, PTSD, perinatal mental health, interpersonal and relationship difficulties. I am passionate about delivering best practice care to my clients and provide evidence-based treatments for a range of difficulties. I enjoy working with clients in developing skills and strategies to begin to change problematic patterns.
I am a registered psychologist who specialises in psychometric assessment, with a particular passion for adult autism and ADHD evaluations. I value the clarity, validation, and direction that high‑quality assessment can provide, and I bring extensive experience in cognitive, developmental, and diagnostic testing across both clinical and educational settings.
Alongside assessment, I offer therapy for adolescents and adults, drawing on evidence‑based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR. My practice is neuroaffirming, practical, and collaborative, shaped by both professional expertise and lived experience of neurodiversity.
I am a registered psychologist who specialises in psychometric assessment, with a particular passion for adult autism and ADHD evaluations. I value the clarity, validation, and direction that high‑quality assessment can provide, and I bring extensive experience in cognitive, developmental, and diagnostic testing across both clinical and educational settings.
Alongside assessment, I offer therapy for adolescents and adults, drawing on evidence‑based approaches such as CBT, DBT, and EMDR. My practice is neuroaffirming, practical, and collaborative, shaped by both professional expertise and lived experience of neurodiversity.
A creative thinker with a flexible approach, I bring an authentic and transparent approach to my counselling. I love to help break down the barriers that make others feel boxed in and show you that there is a place of clarity available for us all - no matter how outside of the norm we may feel.
No two people and situations are the same - and neither is my counselling. Whether you love to travel, you work quirky hours, or you only need help every now and again, I'm here to work with you.
A creative thinker with a flexible approach, I bring an authentic and transparent approach to my counselling. I love to help break down the barriers that make others feel boxed in and show you that there is a place of clarity available for us all - no matter how outside of the norm we may feel.
No two people and situations are the same - and neither is my counselling. Whether you love to travel, you work quirky hours, or you only need help every now and again, I'm here to work with you.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with young people and adults. I am an accredited Advanced Schema Therapist and EMDR practitioner, passionate about working with trauma and mental health. I have been a senior clinician at the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) for 14 years and have previously worked at the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) and across adult mental health teams in the UK. I am a Board Approved supervisor with AHPRA, an accredited EMDR Consultant with the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and a Schema Therapy Supervisor.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with young people and adults. I am an accredited Advanced Schema Therapist and EMDR practitioner, passionate about working with trauma and mental health. I have been a senior clinician at the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC) for 14 years and have previously worked at the Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) and across adult mental health teams in the UK. I am a Board Approved supervisor with AHPRA, an accredited EMDR Consultant with the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and a Schema Therapy Supervisor.
Melissa supports individuals navigating relationship and interpersonal challenges, including those impacted by trauma, domestic violence, narcissistic dynamics, or a partner's addiction. She explores attachment and family of origin patterns that contribute to present day difficulties, and assists people through major life transitions such as becoming a parent, separation, and blended family adjustment. Melissa also works with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and autism, recognising that these challenges can present differently for those with neurodevelopmental differences.
Melissa supports individuals navigating relationship and interpersonal challenges, including those impacted by trauma, domestic violence, narcissistic dynamics, or a partner's addiction. She explores attachment and family of origin patterns that contribute to present day difficulties, and assists people through major life transitions such as becoming a parent, separation, and blended family adjustment. Melissa also works with neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and autism, recognising that these challenges can present differently for those with neurodevelopmental differences.
Do you feel like you are not living the life you imagined, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with day to day stressors and not even close to reaching your potential? Do you suffer from anxiety and negative thinking patterns which take you away from the life you want to lead? Do you feel like there's something holding you back from performing at your best? Imagine you could wake up and you had learnt to live with your fear, anxiety, stress and life's struggles and they weren't holding you back anymore and you were able to thrive. Wouldn't that be great!
Do you feel like you are not living the life you imagined, feeling overwhelmed, struggling with day to day stressors and not even close to reaching your potential? Do you suffer from anxiety and negative thinking patterns which take you away from the life you want to lead? Do you feel like there's something holding you back from performing at your best? Imagine you could wake up and you had learnt to live with your fear, anxiety, stress and life's struggles and they weren't holding you back anymore and you were able to thrive. Wouldn't that be great!
Hello! I'm Tarika (she/her), a clinical psychologist registrar. I primarily work with people who have experienced trauma, need support with managing anxiety or low mood, or struggle with shame and developing self-compassion. I also enjoy working with people from culturally diverse backgrounds. I take a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed approach to therapy. My aim is for us to build a strong therapeutic relationship where we can work together to help you reach your goals and understand how your past experiences have shaped your current behaviours. I strive to balance a warm, compassionate approach with practical skills-building.
Hello! I'm Tarika (she/her), a clinical psychologist registrar. I primarily work with people who have experienced trauma, need support with managing anxiety or low mood, or struggle with shame and developing self-compassion. I also enjoy working with people from culturally diverse backgrounds. I take a neuro-affirming, trauma-informed approach to therapy. My aim is for us to build a strong therapeutic relationship where we can work together to help you reach your goals and understand how your past experiences have shaped your current behaviours. I strive to balance a warm, compassionate approach with practical skills-building.
Hi, I'm a clinical psychologist in Subiaco. I support children, adolescents, parents and adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress and burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, perinatal and postnatal mental health, and emotional or behavioural difficulties. I also support neurodevelopmental presentations. My background includes specialised therapy for children, adolescents and families experiencing complex medical, developmental and psychological needs within Kids Rehab at Perth Children’s Hospital. I tailor therapy to each person with warmth, curiosity and genuine care.
Hi, I'm a clinical psychologist in Subiaco. I support children, adolescents, parents and adults with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, stress and burnout, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, perinatal and postnatal mental health, and emotional or behavioural difficulties. I also support neurodevelopmental presentations. My background includes specialised therapy for children, adolescents and families experiencing complex medical, developmental and psychological needs within Kids Rehab at Perth Children’s Hospital. I tailor therapy to each person with warmth, curiosity and genuine care.
At the heart of my practice is helping people make sense of what is happening, develop practical ways forward, and build a life that feels more workable and meaningful. I bring a straightforward, warm and sometimes humorous approach to therapy, drawing on evidence-informed approaches including CBT, Schema Therapy and clinical hypnosis.
I also have a particular interest in creative and nature-based approaches to psychological wellbeing, including the integration of art and Walk and Talk Therapy. With close family ties to service life, I value working with current and former uniformed personnel and their families.
At the heart of my practice is helping people make sense of what is happening, develop practical ways forward, and build a life that feels more workable and meaningful. I bring a straightforward, warm and sometimes humorous approach to therapy, drawing on evidence-informed approaches including CBT, Schema Therapy and clinical hypnosis.
I also have a particular interest in creative and nature-based approaches to psychological wellbeing, including the integration of art and Walk and Talk Therapy. With close family ties to service life, I value working with current and former uniformed personnel and their families.
I am a Masters qualified Social Worker with over 23 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and family across a wide range of mental health concerns, situational crisis and psychosocial stresses. I specialise in working with trauma, complex trauma, PTSD including experiences of childhood abuse, childhood sexual trauma and neglect (and associated symptoms i.e. depression, shame, complicated grief and night terrors); relationship difficulties, IPV/ FDV, grief and loss, guilt; as well as a range of mental health diagnosis, mood disorders and (mal)adaptive or problematic behaviours.
I am a Masters qualified Social Worker with over 23 years of clinical experience supporting individuals, couples and family across a wide range of mental health concerns, situational crisis and psychosocial stresses. I specialise in working with trauma, complex trauma, PTSD including experiences of childhood abuse, childhood sexual trauma and neglect (and associated symptoms i.e. depression, shame, complicated grief and night terrors); relationship difficulties, IPV/ FDV, grief and loss, guilt; as well as a range of mental health diagnosis, mood disorders and (mal)adaptive or problematic behaviours.
Joanne is an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Joanne works with adults of all ages and has extensive experience the areas of anxiety, mood disorders (including depression), adjustment to life transitions, chronic illness, pain management, trauma and grief and loss. Joanne believes in creating a safe emotional space whilst working alongside her clients to help them achieve meaningful change in their everyday life.
Joanne is an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Joanne works with adults of all ages and has extensive experience the areas of anxiety, mood disorders (including depression), adjustment to life transitions, chronic illness, pain management, trauma and grief and loss. Joanne believes in creating a safe emotional space whilst working alongside her clients to help them achieve meaningful change in their everyday life.
I work with a range of presentations in adolescents to mid to late adulthood, including: Recovery from depression, Anxiety, Eating-related disorders (particularly Binge Eating Disorder & Bulimia Nervosa, destigmatizing weight, and reducing diet culture), body image challenges and disordered exercising, Relationship difficulties, Career challenges and coaching, Complex trauma and PTSD, Adult late ADHD diagnosis – especially in women, and with Defence Veterans Australia.
I work with a range of presentations in adolescents to mid to late adulthood, including: Recovery from depression, Anxiety, Eating-related disorders (particularly Binge Eating Disorder & Bulimia Nervosa, destigmatizing weight, and reducing diet culture), body image challenges and disordered exercising, Relationship difficulties, Career challenges and coaching, Complex trauma and PTSD, Adult late ADHD diagnosis – especially in women, and with Defence Veterans Australia.
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FAQ - Therapist Gender
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether your therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist of the same gender?
Therapy is not gender-specific, but some men as well as women feel more comfortable opening up about their experiences and history with therapists of a specific gender. An individual may feel that they have to explain less background information and be on the same page more quickly, particularly when discussing gender-specific challenges. That said, a good clinician can transcend most if not all gender concerns. Ultimately, the most important factor in therapy is the connection and trust the client is able to build with the practitioner.
What are the advantages of seeing a female therapist?
Many people - not just women - prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. Women who see a female therapist may also feel freer to discuss challenges that are closely tied to gender, such as life transitions including motherhood or menopause. Some clients who instinctively feel more comfortable disclosing to women may find it easier to broach sensitive subjects with a female therapist. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Is therapy different for men and women?
Therapy can be different for men and women insofar as gender plays a role in the challenges an individual faces and the events in life an individual has experienced. Women often face different expectations from their families, friends, and society than men do. In some cases, women might feel most comfortable expressing themselves differently from how men do. Talking about one's feelings and emotions is a critical part of most therapies, and some women might find it comes more naturally when talking to a female therapist. Ultimately, though, therapeutic treatment should be tailored to the individual's specific needs.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I enquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK - even encouraged! - to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.