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Available both in-person and online
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Are you and your partner feeling more like housemates than companions, struggling to connect, stuck in the same painful cycles, or living with a quiet disconnection no one else can see? Perhaps intimacy feels out of reach, or you’ve moved through relationships searching for closeness but never quite finding safety. If you’re wondering whether the bond can be restored, don’t wait until distance grows deeper. Whether you’re working on your relationship or exploring recurring patterns on your own, I’m here to walk alongside you. Reaching out takes courage, and you deserve the support to create the love you long for.
Using relational, experiential, and attachment-based therapies, I help couples and individuals heal disconnection and strengthen emotional connection. Together, we slow down cycles of blame, withdrawal, or resentment, and build a compassionate, empathic space for openness, where both feel respected, understood, and empowered to relate differently.
If you’re ready to restore intimacy, move through old hurts, or bring more presence & meaning into your life, I would be honoured to support you. Whether rebuilding trust, navigating separation, or seeking deeper connection, reach out for a confidential conversation and take the first step toward a wholehearted relationship, including the one with yourself.
Take the first step to help. Call or Whole-Hearted Relationships now - (03) 8797 2621

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Melbourne, VIC 3000

(03) 8797 2621

Brisbane City, QLD 4000

Website
I offer online therapy sessions including after-hours & weekends. Bookings availability directly via my website above or please email me.
I focus on Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$170 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  
Let's Connect (03) 8797 2621
Photo of Shuwana Shiraze - Whole-Hearted Relationships, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Melbourne, VIC 3000

(03) 8797 2621

Brisbane City, QLD 4000

Website
I offer online therapy sessions including after-hours & weekends. Bookings availability directly via my website above or please email me.
I focus on Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$170 Per Session  
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170
  • Couple Sessions $220
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Paypal
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Please don't hesitate to reach out if the listed fee isn't a good fit for you. I'm happy to offer discounted or concessional rates that align with your current circumstances
Photo of Shuwana Shiraze - Whole-Hearted Relationships, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Whole-Hearted Relationships
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (03) 8797 2621
"
Please don't hesitate to reach out if the listed fee isn't a good fit for you. I'm happy to offer discounted or concessional rates that align with your current circumstances
Photo of Shuwana Shiraze - Whole-Hearted Relationships, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Whole-Hearted Relationships
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (03) 8797 2621

Qualifications

    Psychotherapist: Shuwana Shiraze

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Shuwana Shiraze
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Masters in Gestalt Therapy / Advanced Clinical training in Relational Gestalt Psychotherapy, Masters in Gestalt Therapy (Psychotherapy)
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Gestalt Australia and New Zealand (GANZ)
  • Membership with Holistic Therapists Australia Professional member
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Masters Qualified in Gestalt Therapy - Psychotherapy & Counselling with particular emphasis in experiential Gestalt Therapy and Relationship Counselling for both Individuals & Couples. I also provide spiritual development support including those from diverse interfaith backgrounds.
Photo of Shuwana Shiraze - Whole-Hearted Relationships, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Whole-Hearted Relationships
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (03) 8797 2621
"
Masters Qualified in Gestalt Therapy - Psychotherapy & Counselling with particular emphasis in experiential Gestalt Therapy and Relationship Counselling for both Individuals & Couples. I also provide spiritual development support including those from diverse interfaith backgrounds.
Photo of Shuwana Shiraze - Whole-Hearted Relationships, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Whole-Hearted Relationships
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (03) 8797 2621

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • Anger Management
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Cultural
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Racial Identity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Veterans
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I work with clients facing challenges in their relationships, attachment issues, and trauma. In our initial sessions, we'll explore your concerns within a broader context, helping you find deeper meaning in your journey. Using a holistic approach, clients begin to feel a renewed sense of connection and emotional resilience within a short period, supporting healthier relationships moving forward.
Photo of Shuwana Shiraze - Whole-Hearted Relationships, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Whole-Hearted Relationships
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (03) 8797 2621
"
I work with clients facing challenges in their relationships, attachment issues, and trauma. In our initial sessions, we'll explore your concerns within a broader context, helping you find deeper meaning in your journey. Using a holistic approach, clients begin to feel a renewed sense of connection and emotional resilience within a short period, supporting healthier relationships moving forward.
Photo of Shuwana Shiraze - Whole-Hearted Relationships, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Whole-Hearted Relationships
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (03) 8797 2621


Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

South Asian

I also speak

Hindi
Urdu

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent

Ethnicity

South Asian

I also speak

Hindi
Urdu

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Christian Counselling
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Multicultural
  • Non dual
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Transpersonal
  • Trauma Focused
  • Trauma sensitive
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My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, rooted in Relational Gestalt psychotherapy framework. I offer an integrative blend informed by attachment theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, parts work, and psychodynamic exploration. For those seeking focused, short-term support, I also incorporate tools from Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, ACT, and MI to effectively address specific concerns.
Photo of Shuwana Shiraze - Whole-Hearted Relationships, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Whole-Hearted Relationships
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (03) 8797 2621
"
My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, rooted in Relational Gestalt psychotherapy framework. I offer an integrative blend informed by attachment theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, parts work, and psychodynamic exploration. For those seeking focused, short-term support, I also incorporate tools from Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, ACT, and MI to effectively address specific concerns.
Photo of Shuwana Shiraze - Whole-Hearted Relationships, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Whole-Hearted Relationships
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
or call with questions - (03) 8797 2621

Location

Primary Location

Melbourne, VIC 3000

(03) 8797 2621

Additional Location

Brisbane City, QLD 4000

(03) 8797 2621
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I offer online therapy sessions including after-hours & weekends. Bookings availability directly via my website above or please email me.
Photo of Shuwana Shiraze - Whole-Hearted Relationships, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Whole-Hearted Relationships
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (03) 8797 2621
"
I offer online therapy sessions including after-hours & weekends. Bookings availability directly via my website above or please email me.
Photo of Shuwana Shiraze - Whole-Hearted Relationships, Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Whole-Hearted Relationships
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Take the first step to help. Call now - (03) 8797 2621