Female Counselling in Saint Kilda, VIC
Sophie (she/her) is committed to providing clients with a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space to explore their concerns and feel heard. She endeavors to empower individuals by helping them to recognise their strengths and approach their goals/concerns with self-compassion and curiosity. Sophie primarily draws upon a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework, however, may incorporate skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) depending on her client’s individual needs.
Sophie (she/her) is committed to providing clients with a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space to explore their concerns and feel heard. She endeavors to empower individuals by helping them to recognise their strengths and approach their goals/concerns with self-compassion and curiosity. Sophie primarily draws upon a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) framework, however, may incorporate skills from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) depending on her client’s individual needs.
Rene is a Senior Psychologist at Q Psychology. Rene completed her Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology and Graduate Diploma of Psychology at Deakin University. Rene has a background in delivering group and individual therapy in the forensic drug and alcohol space. She works with various psychological concerns in adults, including substance-related issues, trauma, attachment, difficulties with emotional regulation, and self-esteem.
Rene is a Senior Psychologist at Q Psychology. Rene completed her Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology and Graduate Diploma of Psychology at Deakin University. Rene has a background in delivering group and individual therapy in the forensic drug and alcohol space. She works with various psychological concerns in adults, including substance-related issues, trauma, attachment, difficulties with emotional regulation, and self-esteem.
I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with adults and adolescents who are experiencing the effects of traumatic or stressful life events (current or historical) and hope to better understand their inner world, develop tools for regulating their emotions, improve their mood and wellbeing, and feel more confident in navigating life's challenges. I am passionate about providing gender and neurodivergent affirming care and creating safe spaces for those who wish to explore their identities, cultivate self-compassion and feel empowered to live life as their most authentic selves.
I am a clinical psychologist with a special interest in working with adults and adolescents who are experiencing the effects of traumatic or stressful life events (current or historical) and hope to better understand their inner world, develop tools for regulating their emotions, improve their mood and wellbeing, and feel more confident in navigating life's challenges. I am passionate about providing gender and neurodivergent affirming care and creating safe spaces for those who wish to explore their identities, cultivate self-compassion and feel empowered to live life as their most authentic selves.
Clinical psychologist with current availability for in-person or Telehealth appointments during work hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. I am best reached via email and will aim to respond within 1-3 working days.
Clinical psychologist with current availability for in-person or Telehealth appointments during work hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. I am best reached via email and will aim to respond within 1-3 working days.
I help people with anxiety and relationship issues. If you are suffering with social anxiety, worry, intrusive thoughts, panic, and/or perfectionism, I will work with you to understand the root cause of your anxiety and learn strategies to manage the difficult physical and emotional symptoms that come with anxiety. If you are having relationship issues, at home, work or with friends, I will work with you to identify the dynamics in relationships and look at what you can do to improve relationships, set boundaries, or re assess the relationships if necessary (please note I do not see couples).
I help people with anxiety and relationship issues. If you are suffering with social anxiety, worry, intrusive thoughts, panic, and/or perfectionism, I will work with you to understand the root cause of your anxiety and learn strategies to manage the difficult physical and emotional symptoms that come with anxiety. If you are having relationship issues, at home, work or with friends, I will work with you to identify the dynamics in relationships and look at what you can do to improve relationships, set boundaries, or re assess the relationships if necessary (please note I do not see couples).
Lilac Psychology - Jessica Carstairs
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Saint Kilda, VIC 3182
Waitlist for new clients
Jessica is a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Accredited Practitioner. Jessica enjoys working with adults with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, and emotion regulation difficulties. You may also like to work with Jessica simply to better understand yourself or for personal development, which might include clarifying your values, re-connecting to yourself/others, making an important decision, increasing confidence, or finding meaning & purpose in your life.
Jessica is a Clinical Psychologist and EMDR Accredited Practitioner. Jessica enjoys working with adults with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and PTSD, life transitions, and emotion regulation difficulties. You may also like to work with Jessica simply to better understand yourself or for personal development, which might include clarifying your values, re-connecting to yourself/others, making an important decision, increasing confidence, or finding meaning & purpose in your life.
Megan E Shea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
Saint Kilda, VIC 3182 (Online Only)
Megan focuses on helping individuals embrace life's joys and challenges. Megan is committed to providing guidance and support for individuals navigating the complexities of life and mental illness on their path towards healing and fulfilment.
Megan focuses on helping individuals embrace life's joys and challenges. Megan is committed to providing guidance and support for individuals navigating the complexities of life and mental illness on their path towards healing and fulfilment.
Life doesn't come with a user's guide and all of us struggle at times. In looking for a therapist you have taken a step toward finding greater ease in your life. Psychotherapy is about building a greater awareness and understanding of your patterns in life. This allows you to find a sense of spaciousness where, rather than act reactively, you can make more conscious choices and cultivate a stronger sense of self. If you find yourself often feeling anxious or depressed, held back by past traumas, not living the life you want, or lacking direction, then psychotherapy can offer you the change you need.
Life doesn't come with a user's guide and all of us struggle at times. In looking for a therapist you have taken a step toward finding greater ease in your life. Psychotherapy is about building a greater awareness and understanding of your patterns in life. This allows you to find a sense of spaciousness where, rather than act reactively, you can make more conscious choices and cultivate a stronger sense of self. If you find yourself often feeling anxious or depressed, held back by past traumas, not living the life you want, or lacking direction, then psychotherapy can offer you the change you need.
Helping couples & individuals with relationship issues (improve insight, self-reflection & acceptance). Working with relationship dynamics to improve conflict, recover from affairs, & manage change & life transitions & interpersonal emotional reactions, thoughts, & feelings. Helping clients understand repetitive, unwanted patterns helps people step out of the fray & gain a meta-perspective allowing choices. I don't work with seriour interpersonal violence (physical or emotional) or prepare Court reports/reports, or act as an expert witness).
Helping couples & individuals with relationship issues (improve insight, self-reflection & acceptance). Working with relationship dynamics to improve conflict, recover from affairs, & manage change & life transitions & interpersonal emotional reactions, thoughts, & feelings. Helping clients understand repetitive, unwanted patterns helps people step out of the fray & gain a meta-perspective allowing choices. I don't work with seriour interpersonal violence (physical or emotional) or prepare Court reports/reports, or act as an expert witness).
Steph Sier
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Saint Kilda, VIC 3182
Waitlist for new clients
Steph is a senior clinician and therapist at Q Psychology, and a mental health accredited social worker. She has an extensive background working in inpatient and outpatient mental health programs and helps guide and support the clinical team at Q Psychology. Steph is a gender diverse, queer affirmative therapist. She works across various psychological difficulties (including depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma and many others) and uses various psychological therapies (including ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR & mindfulness). Steph completed her master’s in social work, and after extensive work in MH, has obtained mental health accreditation.
Steph is a senior clinician and therapist at Q Psychology, and a mental health accredited social worker. She has an extensive background working in inpatient and outpatient mental health programs and helps guide and support the clinical team at Q Psychology. Steph is a gender diverse, queer affirmative therapist. She works across various psychological difficulties (including depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma and many others) and uses various psychological therapies (including ACT, CBT, DBT, EMDR & mindfulness). Steph completed her master’s in social work, and after extensive work in MH, has obtained mental health accreditation.
Contemporary Psychology
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
Saint Kilda, VIC 3182
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
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Rachel Wright is a registered psychotherapist based in St Kilda, Melbourne. With lived experience and over 20 years of experience working in mental health, as well as in depth experience with families and relationships, trauma and abuse. Using an integrative approach that is oriented around tailoring to the specific needs of each individual client. "I believe that through understanding yourself and healing your interior life - your relationship with yourself, you also heal and grow in all aspects of your life."
Rachel Wright is a registered psychotherapist based in St Kilda, Melbourne. With lived experience and over 20 years of experience working in mental health, as well as in depth experience with families and relationships, trauma and abuse. Using an integrative approach that is oriented around tailoring to the specific needs of each individual client. "I believe that through understanding yourself and healing your interior life - your relationship with yourself, you also heal and grow in all aspects of your life."
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist who has experience and knowledge in a variety of areas including mood/affective disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, forensic mental health, substance use, anger management, and trauma. I help clients who are struggling with substance use, anxiety, depression, and/or difficult or traumatic experiences, better understand what has been going on for them, and together, we will make a plan for how best to address these concerns.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist who has experience and knowledge in a variety of areas including mood/affective disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, forensic mental health, substance use, anger management, and trauma. I help clients who are struggling with substance use, anxiety, depression, and/or difficult or traumatic experiences, better understand what has been going on for them, and together, we will make a plan for how best to address these concerns.
Jhocelyn values a warm and non-judgemental therapy space that encourages curiosity and self-compassion, endeavouring to help her clients feel seen and heard in their experiences. She enjoys working with her fellow LGBTQIA+ community members and works from a standpoint that is neurodiverse affirming and inclusive towards diverse relationship structures.
Jhocelyn values a warm and non-judgemental therapy space that encourages curiosity and self-compassion, endeavouring to help her clients feel seen and heard in their experiences. She enjoys working with her fellow LGBTQIA+ community members and works from a standpoint that is neurodiverse affirming and inclusive towards diverse relationship structures.
Kind Connections - Counselling & Play Therapy
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Saint Kilda, VIC 3182
As a Registered Play Therapist (APTA), I provide play therapy support for children aged 3 - 10 with a wide range of social, emotional & behavioural challenges. I am also a Family Violence Counsellor (PACFA Reg. Clinical), & Level 2 trained EMDR practitioner with a passion for supporting adoptive, foster & kinship care families. I provide counselling to adults impacted by complex trauma, as well as parent/caregiver victim-survivors of FV (especially where consent cannot be obtained for a child victim-survivor to access therapy). I can provide my services to both Self-Managed & Plan-managed individuals through the NDIS.
As a Registered Play Therapist (APTA), I provide play therapy support for children aged 3 - 10 with a wide range of social, emotional & behavioural challenges. I am also a Family Violence Counsellor (PACFA Reg. Clinical), & Level 2 trained EMDR practitioner with a passion for supporting adoptive, foster & kinship care families. I provide counselling to adults impacted by complex trauma, as well as parent/caregiver victim-survivors of FV (especially where consent cannot be obtained for a child victim-survivor to access therapy). I can provide my services to both Self-Managed & Plan-managed individuals through the NDIS.
Have you tried talk therapy and not found any lasting relief from your distress? We are so much more than our mind and thoughts. Most conventional mental health services can only take us so far on our healing journey. Our suffering is the product of what happened to us in our life and labels or a diagnosis is only part of our story. Your distress, whether it is overwhelming emotions, anxiety, sadness or relationship issues need your attention and working deeper with your self and your body can have a longer lasting effect.
Have you tried talk therapy and not found any lasting relief from your distress? We are so much more than our mind and thoughts. Most conventional mental health services can only take us so far on our healing journey. Our suffering is the product of what happened to us in our life and labels or a diagnosis is only part of our story. Your distress, whether it is overwhelming emotions, anxiety, sadness or relationship issues need your attention and working deeper with your self and your body can have a longer lasting effect.
Nonie Carr
Psychologist, MPsych, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
Saint Kilda, VIC 3182
You might seek help from me because you want to perform more effectively and be the best you can be. You might want to learn to manage your anxiety more effectively. You may want to learn to regulate your mood so your low moods have less impact on your day-to-day life. You might want to learn to relate better to others. You might want to learn more about yourself and your values and how this could impact on behaviour and on others. You might be struggling with changes and want to learn how to struggle less or to integrate these changes into your life in an easier way. You want to live your most enhanced life.
You might seek help from me because you want to perform more effectively and be the best you can be. You might want to learn to manage your anxiety more effectively. You may want to learn to regulate your mood so your low moods have less impact on your day-to-day life. You might want to learn to relate better to others. You might want to learn more about yourself and your values and how this could impact on behaviour and on others. You might be struggling with changes and want to learn how to struggle less or to integrate these changes into your life in an easier way. You want to live your most enhanced life.
Enable Workplace Consulting
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Saint Kilda, VIC 3182
We specialise in providing support to those with workplace needs including dealing with bullying, harassment and other interpersonal conflict. Our expertise has been developed over the past 30+ years and our experienced psychologists and industrial consultants provide accessible and practical support for workplace personnel responsible for the wellbeing of their staff. We also provide training and consultancy in areas such as crisis response, psychological first aid, negotiation skills and mediation. contact us for further details about solving your ‘people problems’ in effective compassionate and comprehensive ways tailored to you
We specialise in providing support to those with workplace needs including dealing with bullying, harassment and other interpersonal conflict. Our expertise has been developed over the past 30+ years and our experienced psychologists and industrial consultants provide accessible and practical support for workplace personnel responsible for the wellbeing of their staff. We also provide training and consultancy in areas such as crisis response, psychological first aid, negotiation skills and mediation. contact us for further details about solving your ‘people problems’ in effective compassionate and comprehensive ways tailored to you
I practice Lacanian Psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis is a talking work, or therapy, which aims to make an absolute difference to suffering. Lacan's psychoanalysis is based in the idea that the unconscious is structured like language. What you say reveals the unconscious processes that underlie any issues that are problematic for you, or recur. Psychoanalysis is the safe space where you can come to talk freely, without censorship and your analyst listens. There is no "correct" way to speak; the work of psychoanalysis is to find your own unique voice, especially of your unconscious.
I practice Lacanian Psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis is a talking work, or therapy, which aims to make an absolute difference to suffering. Lacan's psychoanalysis is based in the idea that the unconscious is structured like language. What you say reveals the unconscious processes that underlie any issues that are problematic for you, or recur. Psychoanalysis is the safe space where you can come to talk freely, without censorship and your analyst listens. There is no "correct" way to speak; the work of psychoanalysis is to find your own unique voice, especially of your unconscious.
Jessica Lea Lyons
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Kilda, VIC 3182
My approach to therapy is empathetic and collaborative. I use a variety of evidence-based practices to support and work with my clients wherever they are within their life journey. My aim is to create a warm and client-focused environment to allow for exploration and support of the client’s concerns and to instil meaningful change.
My approach to therapy is empathetic and collaborative. I use a variety of evidence-based practices to support and work with my clients wherever they are within their life journey. My aim is to create a warm and client-focused environment to allow for exploration and support of the client’s concerns and to instil meaningful change.
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Female Counsellors
Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, this is not an important factor, as 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 ingrained beliefs about how people of different genders think and behave. Exploring the roots of such preferences and considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender truly matters to them.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist, either because they believe that a woman will be able to relate to their specific challenges (for example, sexism in the workplace) or because they imagine feeling more comfortable disclosing sensitive information to a woman. Such beliefs may not turn out to be accurate, however, and adhering too rigidly to a gender preference can at times hinder a client from finding the best therapeutic match.
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—both men and women—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 inquire 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.