Parenting Counselling in Subiaco, WA
With 23 years of experience, I specialize in trauma across the lifespan, having worked with key agencies in WA. I support clients impacted by sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in children as young as five, and perinatal mental health. My expertise extends to child and adolescent mental health and child protection. I am trained in advanced EMDR for both adults and children, the Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics, and integrate concepts from Internal Family Systems, Circle of Security, and Play Therapy to provide holistic, and compassionate care.
With 23 years of experience, I specialize in trauma across the lifespan, having worked with key agencies in WA. I support clients impacted by sexual assault, childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in children as young as five, and perinatal mental health. My expertise extends to child and adolescent mental health and child protection. I am trained in advanced EMDR for both adults and children, the Neuro-sequential Model of Therapeutics, and integrate concepts from Internal Family Systems, Circle of Security, and Play Therapy to provide holistic, and compassionate care.
With over 6 years of experience, I support individuals, teens, and couples facing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I help couples improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and deepen emotional connection. My approach is empathetic and tailored to each unique journey, creating a safe space to explore emotions, build insight, and develop practical coping strategies.
With over 6 years of experience, I support individuals, teens, and couples facing anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I help couples improve communication, set healthy boundaries, and deepen emotional connection. My approach is empathetic and tailored to each unique journey, creating a safe space to explore emotions, build insight, and develop practical coping strategies.
Additionally, Kate works alongside parents and caregivers who are struggling with the throws of raising children, helping them to develop insight and skills to turn tough moments into opportunities for growth.
Kate is trained in a range of evidence based modalities including schema therapy, EMDR, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) narrative therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). She draws from neurobiological, family systems, psychodynamic and attachment theory principles.
Additionally, Kate works alongside parents and caregivers who are struggling with the throws of raising children, helping them to develop insight and skills to turn tough moments into opportunities for growth.
Kate is trained in a range of evidence based modalities including schema therapy, EMDR, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) narrative therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). She draws from neurobiological, family systems, psychodynamic and attachment theory principles.
At the heart of my practice is a genuine commitment to helping people create meaningful lives, develop practical coping strategies, and rediscover balance and well-being.
Offering a personalised blend of practical tools and emotional exploration, emphasising personal accountability and collaboration to achieve meaningful growth.
I have a special interest in the effective integration of psychology and art and creative interventions for groups and individuals.
Close family ties to service life mean I value providing support to uniformed personnel and their families.
At the heart of my practice is a genuine commitment to helping people create meaningful lives, develop practical coping strategies, and rediscover balance and well-being.
Offering a personalised blend of practical tools and emotional exploration, emphasising personal accountability and collaboration to achieve meaningful growth.
I have a special interest in the effective integration of psychology and art and creative interventions for groups and individuals.
Close family ties to service life mean I value providing support to uniformed personnel and their families.
Life can be hard and it takes courage to seek help and work for change. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, and provide a safe, confidential space to support you with current challenges. I have significant experience working with people affected by cancer and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief. I have considerable cross-cultural experience, both in Australia and overseas, and really enjoy working with people from different backgrounds.
Life can be hard and it takes courage to seek help and work for change. I enjoy working with adults of all ages, and provide a safe, confidential space to support you with current challenges. I have significant experience working with people affected by cancer and chronic illness, anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, loneliness, relationship and family challenges, and grief. I have considerable cross-cultural experience, both in Australia and overseas, and really enjoy working with people from different backgrounds.
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 enjoy working with clients to explore the ways that their past is impacting on their present. I want to empower clients to get their emotional needs met.
I enjoy working with clients to explore the ways that their past is impacting on their present. I want to empower clients to get their emotional needs met.
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.
Melissa is a wife and mother and can help with the often challenging adjustment of becoming a parent.
Melissa has worked in the Western Australian health industry for over 20 years, first as a registered nurse and now as a registered psychologist and gestalt psychotherapist. She has worked in hospitals, community and not-for-profit sectors, universities, and corporate business.
Melissa is a wife and mother and can help with the often challenging adjustment of becoming a parent.
Melissa has worked in the Western Australian health industry for over 20 years, first as a registered nurse and now as a registered psychologist and gestalt psychotherapist. She has worked in hospitals, community and not-for-profit sectors, universities, and corporate business.
My focus is on empowering women through life transitions such as pregnancy and parenting, healing from trauma & grief and rebuilding self-worth.
Over my years of experience, I developed personalised approaches using elements of CBT, Schema Therapy, EFT, Memory Work, and EMDR to address trauma effectively. My goal is to equip you with practical skills and techniques to manage distress, enhancing your strength, happiness, and confidence as you navigate and overcome life's challenges.
My focus is on empowering women through life transitions such as pregnancy and parenting, healing from trauma & grief and rebuilding self-worth.
Over my years of experience, I developed personalised approaches using elements of CBT, Schema Therapy, EFT, Memory Work, and EMDR to address trauma effectively. My goal is to equip you with practical skills and techniques to manage distress, enhancing your strength, happiness, and confidence as you navigate and overcome life's challenges.
I take care to create a friendly, welcoming and culturally-safe space where clients feel respected and heard.
My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate and empathetic - and I am committed to helping people on their path to emotional well-being. I hold authenticity and autonomy in high regard. What is talked about in the counselling room is treated professionally with respect, dignity and confidentiality.
I work within a trauma informed framework, incorporating integrative therapeutic interventions and evidence based therapies.
I take care to create a friendly, welcoming and culturally-safe space where clients feel respected and heard.
My approach is non-judgmental, compassionate and empathetic - and I am committed to helping people on their path to emotional well-being. I hold authenticity and autonomy in high regard. What is talked about in the counselling room is treated professionally with respect, dignity and confidentiality.
I work within a trauma informed framework, incorporating integrative therapeutic interventions and evidence based therapies.
Due to my experience in the workforce before I pursued my passion for mental health, I have a particular interest in men’s mental health. I encountered men from a variety of backgrounds who struggled with their mental health, but hesitated to seek help.
The challenge for many in starting therapy is sharing parts of themselves, especially parts that may not have been shown before. With this in mind, my focus will always be fostering and maintaining a space where you feel valued and safe to explore your feelings and thoughts.
Due to my experience in the workforce before I pursued my passion for mental health, I have a particular interest in men’s mental health. I encountered men from a variety of backgrounds who struggled with their mental health, but hesitated to seek help.
The challenge for many in starting therapy is sharing parts of themselves, especially parts that may not have been shown before. With this in mind, my focus will always be fostering and maintaining a space where you feel valued and safe to explore your feelings and thoughts.
My name is Federica, I am a registered Psychologist and Sexologist and the Director of Tailoring Therapy. In my years of being a therapist, I have developed the belief that psychological interventions and therapy should be tailored to the person's uniqueness. In my approach, I aim to provide knowledge and education, develop awareness, and encourage change, if that is what you are seeking.
My name is Federica, I am a registered Psychologist and Sexologist and the Director of Tailoring Therapy. In my years of being a therapist, I have developed the belief that psychological interventions and therapy should be tailored to the person's uniqueness. In my approach, I aim to provide knowledge and education, develop awareness, and encourage change, if that is what you are seeking.
I take an integrated, person-centred, and flexible approach to therapy; understanding and appreciating the varied and individual circumstances that may bring someone to therapy. I encourage curiosity and authenticity in my practice, inviting clients to explore their concerns and difficulties together, recognise their innate strengths and capabilities, and investigate how we may feel and respond to the things that challenge us. I believe we all have the power to heal our wounds.
I take an integrated, person-centred, and flexible approach to therapy; understanding and appreciating the varied and individual circumstances that may bring someone to therapy. I encourage curiosity and authenticity in my practice, inviting clients to explore their concerns and difficulties together, recognise their innate strengths and capabilities, and investigate how we may feel and respond to the things that challenge us. I believe we all have the power to heal our wounds.
I work with: anxiety and depression, difficulty adjusting to a life challenge or a life change, traumatic life events, difficult events in childhood, recovery from bullying, workplace issues, relationship problems, adjustment to diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism, parents of children with disabilities and medical conditions.
I love being a psychologist. It’s a genuine pleasure and joy to work with people, to be invited to hear about their lives, their challenges and what they want for themselves. In working with people, I’m interested in tailoring therapy to each individual client. I recognise that every person has their unique way of being in the world and way of looking at the world, and so will have their own needs and wants in how therapy will work for them.
I work with: anxiety and depression, difficulty adjusting to a life challenge or a life change, traumatic life events, difficult events in childhood, recovery from bullying, workplace issues, relationship problems, adjustment to diagnosis of ADHD and/or Autism, parents of children with disabilities and medical conditions.
I love being a psychologist. It’s a genuine pleasure and joy to work with people, to be invited to hear about their lives, their challenges and what they want for themselves. In working with people, I’m interested in tailoring therapy to each individual client. I recognise that every person has their unique way of being in the world and way of looking at the world, and so will have their own needs and wants in how therapy will work for them.
At times, life can feel overwhelming or confusing. Talking with a psychotherapist provides a private space that invites reflection, curiosity, and meaningful change. My approach is grounded in psychoanalytic and philosophical perspectives yet expressed in clear, everyday language.
I offer trauma informed psychotherapy and counselling sessions for individuals dealing with complex trauma, abuse, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, navigating significant life events, relationship issues or transitions, and those exploring the link between physical and emotional well being.
At times, life can feel overwhelming or confusing. Talking with a psychotherapist provides a private space that invites reflection, curiosity, and meaningful change. My approach is grounded in psychoanalytic and philosophical perspectives yet expressed in clear, everyday language.
I offer trauma informed psychotherapy and counselling sessions for individuals dealing with complex trauma, abuse, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, navigating significant life events, relationship issues or transitions, and those exploring the link between physical and emotional well being.
As a Clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience and AHPRA Clinical Psychology endorsement, I am grateful to have been able to develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with many adults presenting at challenging times in their lives. Using a range of treatment modalities tailored to suit indiviudal goals and circumstances I endeavor to provide clients with skills and strategies to assist them in improving their day to day coping in a range of areas and life domains.
As a Clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience and AHPRA Clinical Psychology endorsement, I am grateful to have been able to develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with many adults presenting at challenging times in their lives. Using a range of treatment modalities tailored to suit indiviudal goals and circumstances I endeavor to provide clients with skills and strategies to assist them in improving their day to day coping in a range of areas and life domains.
I pride myself on being on of the few psychologists who will help you investigate the underlying processes behind your difficulties. If you're prepared to commit to the therapeutic process to create meaningful change, then I hope you will contact me. Achieving sustainable change is not quick process, so if you're in need of immediate tools to alleviate symptoms in the short-term, I encourage you find one of the great professionals who offer more of that service. On the other hand, if you feel there are unconscious processes that you're ready to explore, my psychoanalytic approach might suit you more.
I pride myself on being on of the few psychologists who will help you investigate the underlying processes behind your difficulties. If you're prepared to commit to the therapeutic process to create meaningful change, then I hope you will contact me. Achieving sustainable change is not quick process, so if you're in need of immediate tools to alleviate symptoms in the short-term, I encourage you find one of the great professionals who offer more of that service. On the other hand, if you feel there are unconscious processes that you're ready to explore, my psychoanalytic approach might suit you more.
Therapy can be beneficial when something has challenged our usual ways of coping or when something in our lives just doesn't feel right. Triggers might include anxiety, anger or low mood, illness such as cancer or a heart condition, increased stress, relationship problems, bereavement, or a life transition. You might be looking for emotional support as well as deeper insight, a "road map" and some "navigational skills" to help find the best path for you. All are welcome, including neurodiverse people and those from minority cultures and faiths.
Therapy can be beneficial when something has challenged our usual ways of coping or when something in our lives just doesn't feel right. Triggers might include anxiety, anger or low mood, illness such as cancer or a heart condition, increased stress, relationship problems, bereavement, or a life transition. You might be looking for emotional support as well as deeper insight, a "road map" and some "navigational skills" to help find the best path for you. All are welcome, including neurodiverse people and those from minority cultures and faiths.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, and simply acknowledging the need for help is a courageous first step. You may be experiencing sudden and unexpected changes in mood, a sense of being stuck, anxious, or disconnected and unsure of why you feel this way or overwhelmed by life circumstances. Perhaps you experience loneliness, struggle to sustain meaningful relationships, or feel burdened by constant self-criticism, unattainable expectations and the day to day demands of your life. Past experiences or traumas may continue to impact your present, leaving you overwhelmed, withdrawn, or uncertain about the future.
Starting therapy can feel daunting, and simply acknowledging the need for help is a courageous first step. You may be experiencing sudden and unexpected changes in mood, a sense of being stuck, anxious, or disconnected and unsure of why you feel this way or overwhelmed by life circumstances. Perhaps you experience loneliness, struggle to sustain meaningful relationships, or feel burdened by constant self-criticism, unattainable expectations and the day to day demands of your life. Past experiences or traumas may continue to impact your present, leaving you overwhelmed, withdrawn, or uncertain about the future.
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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.