Melbourne Gay And Lesbian Issues

Gaye Mallinson

Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor

Melbourne VIC, Sydney NSW, Brisbane QLD

Online Therapy Australia-wide

At Somatic Psychotherapies, I offer Counselling, Clinical Supervision & Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy to all ages of Individuals, Couples & Families. Availability on Weekday & Weekends. Online via Telehealth (Videolink or Phone) across Australia, New Zealand & Worldwide. I look forward to getting to know you & supporting your therapy journey soon.

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Sarah McArthur

Counsellor

Carnegie VIC

Online Therapy Australia-wide

Adolescent Mental Health support online Counselling. Ensuring our future adults are ready to face the world.

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Kathleen Montaigue

Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

Glenroy VIC, Coburg VIC, Airport West VIC

In Person + Telehealth

If you’re reading this, chances are you want to change something in your life, or you’re looking for an empathetic listener, to help carry the weight of living in this chaotic world. If that’s the case, then hello and welcome, my name is Katalina, I’m an Integrative Psychotherapist Melbourne, practicing Walk & Talk Therapy.

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Liz O'Neill

Counsellor

Caulfield North VIC

Online Therapy Australia-wide

A queer, neurodivergent counsellor living with chronic illness offering a warm, non-pathologising counselling space for women, LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent adults. Working from a relational, whole-person approach to help with anxiety, grief, shame, emotional avoidance, living with chronic illness, and protective patterns that no longer serve you.

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Julian O'Sullivan

Psychologist, Psychotherapist

Werribee VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I am an adult psychotherapist helping people overcome emotional difficulties, including those arising in relationships, work/career concerns, life transitions, parenting and so on. I like to incorporate cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic methods. In person and telehealth offered.

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Bita Riazati

Psychologist, Psychotherapist

Hawthorn VIC, Belgrave VIC

In Person Consultations

Long-term psychotherapy in Melbourne for those seeking to understand themselves and work through what is not easily resolved.

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Paco Romeu Soler

Social Worker AMHSW, Psychoanalyst

Fitzroy North VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I am a practising psychoanalyst, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) and a member of the Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis. Psychoanalysis, as I practice it, offers a space where one’s difficulties are explored through inquiry and careful listening.

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Claudia Rossi

Psychotherapist, Art Therapist

Yarraville VIC

In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide

Jungian & IFS informed Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist. I use creative approaches, dream-work & conversation to explore unconscious patterns that hold you back, so you can live with authenticity. Strengths-focused & trauma-informed. Trauma recovery, mental health, neurodivergence, grief, addiction, creative blocks & self development.

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Naomi Rubinstein

Counsellor, Relationship Therapist

Malvern VIC, Caulfield South VIC

In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide

Naomi addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, communication, LGBTQI+ related concerns, family dynamics, parenting challenges, grief, loss, and general relationship difficulties. Her ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds, ages, and stages in life underscores her adaptability and inclusivity as a therapist.

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Suzanne Sharp

Psychotherapist, Art Therapist

St Kilda VIC

In Person + Telehealth

If you find yourself often feeling anxious or depressed, held back by past traumas, not living the life you want, or lacking direction, then I welcome you to reach out so that I can help you find the change you need.

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Sanduni Silva

Counsellor, Psychologist

Hawthorn VIC

In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide

I'm a psychologist and senior counsellor and offer evidence based, trauma informed and culturally responsive therapy to individuals and couples.

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Ren Slade

Social Worker AMHSW, Counsellor

Melbourne VIC

Online Therapy Australia-wide

I'm a neurodivergent, trauma survivor, lesbian, transwoman, and a therapist. I'm keen to find that thing that helps make therapy 'click' for you.

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Ché Stevenson

Psychotherapist, Counsellor

Thornbury VIC

In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide

Ché is a compassionate, empathic, holistic counsellor focused on providing person-centered, collaborative, strength-based approaches to psychotherapy that are culturally aware. This humanistic approach enables safer explorations of life experiences and allows more effective navigation of psychological distress in coping with life complexities.

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Arna Stewart

Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor

Armadale VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I am not currently taking new clients. I have extensive experience as a psychologist and believe in the capacity for people to overcome difficulties. I am committed to providing a safe therapeutic environment to explore the meaning of experience, feelings, behaviour, and to develop skills to enhance well being.

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Alana Stewart

Counsellor, Art Therapist

Mill Park VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I am a registered Art Therapist (AThR) with skills in mental health psychotherapy and counselling. I am passionate about supporting adolescents and adults who have trauma, mental health challenges or disability to achieve their personal goals.

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Debra Sumner

Counsellor

Plenty VIC, North Perth WA

Online Therapy Australia-wide

I draw on a range of modern, evidence-based therapies including Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, Person-Centred, Narrative, and CBT, tailored to each client. I support individuals managing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. Online counselling is available Australia-wide offering a safe, supportive space.

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Jonathan Tandos

Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor

Carlton VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I am a sensitive, dynamic and experienced therapist with 23 years experience. I consult with adults with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief and loss, trauma, burnout, life crisis and identity issues. I specialise in IFS and trauma work, working with men’s mental health, LGBTQIA+ health, and with creative and highly sensitive

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Nicol Thomas

Psychoanalyst

Elsternwick VIC

In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide

I am a Lacanian psychoanalyst. 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. Recurring problems especially, are well resolved when you work within the realms of psychoanalysis.

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Karen Thomas

Counsellor

South Yarra VIC

In Person + Telehealth

As a counsellor and psychotherapist, my deepest wish is for you to feel supported as you work through your individual psychological and emotional issues. Perhaps you are experiencing anxiety, grieving a loss, or struggling with relationship difficulties. Maybe you feel pressured, and unable to be yourself. Please contact me to see how I can help.

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Robin Wilkinson

Relationship Therapist, Psychotherapist

Brunswick VIC, Fitzroy North VIC

In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide

I support individuals and couples who want to understand their patterns, communicate with more ease, and strengthen the safety and connection in their relationships. With a warm and curious approach, I pay attention to what sits beneath tension or distance and help you work toward meaningful, sustainable change.

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Andrew Macdonald

Psychotherapist, Counsellor

Melbourne VIC

Online Therapy Australia-wide

I work with individuals and couples and bring a practical and understanding approach to talking about the things that often feel awkward or uncomfortable to say out loud. You might be looking to improve your relationships, gain insights into behaviours that aren't helping you or better manage anxiety.

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Kim Bailey

Psychotherapist, Family Therapist

Malvern VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Hi there. I feel privileged to have walked with many clients on their therapeutic journey. In that way, I can attest, it is within relationships we are hurt and within relationships we heal. This is not a sentiment. Neuroscience has since proven sitting with an attuned therapist activates the brain's mirror neurons and as we sit together,

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Eva Birch

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, Psychoanalyst

Carlton VIC

In Person + Online Therapy

I am a psychoanalytic psychotherapist and psychoanalyst working from Carlton, Melbourne. I pay attention to what is unique and singular about each patient, listening with curiosity and without judgement, allowing your own rhythm and pace to guide the work.

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Rosie Burgess

Relationship Therapist, Counsellor

Murrumbeena VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Hi, I'm Rosie. My focus is on relationships and helping people navigate the challenges and complexities of connection. I've worked for many years with families, couples, and individuals from many walks of life and welcome you to make contact with me.

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Dominique Caesar

Social Worker

Brunswick West VIC

Online Therapy Australia-wide

Queer and neuroaffirming counselling social worker offering accessible, affordable support for neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and out-of-the-box thinkers. Specialising in burnout recovery, identity exploration, and navigating systemic barriers with warmth and justice-focused care.

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John Cameron

Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist

Northcote VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Currently no waitlist, new availability added for 2025. Psychoanalysis creates a time and space where our most difficult thoughts and feelings can be voiced. By speaking without censorship in a safe and private environment, the unconscious causes of our deepest suffering can be acknowledged and ultimately their grip on our destiny loosened.

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Tim Clark

Counsellor

Murrumbeena VIC

In Person + Telehealth

I am here for people who are struggling to find a way out of their problems. I hold hope for people who feel hopeless, love for people who feel unloveable, and safety for people who feel threatened. Then, bit by bit, once people are ready, I help people start to feel these things for themselves. This process takes time but it is one of the most

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Trudy Clutterbok

Psychoanalyst, Clinical Supervisor

Fitzroy North VIC, Parkville VIC

In Person + Telehealth

My work is non-medical - I focus on the unconscious. If you have been given a diagnosis you're welcome to contact me, I can work with you. If you are experiencing another kind of worry, trouble or pain, you are also invited to contact me, we can talk. Much of my work is clinical supervision and I also offer supervision of supervisors.

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Jager Corvus

Social Worker, Somatic Psychotherapist

Coburg VIC

Online Therapy Australia-wide

I'm a fully certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner™ & social work counsellor (NB trans). I offer a place to explore the gentle vulnerabilities, inner riots and fierce stirrings of inner work through embodied awareness. It’s the slow process of untangling patterns that no longer serve you, to reclaim a sense of home in yourself.

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Marcus Dally-Law

Relationship Therapist, Counsellor

Craigieburn VIC, Launceston VIC

In Person Consultations

The ability of people to find positive outcomes, even in the midst of emotional or material difficulties, is breath-taking. As a registered counsellor working in private practice, my role is to journey with you, offering differing perspectives and models which will aid you in finding your own way forward.

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Adam Dalton

Clinical Psychologist

Carlton North VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Hi there! I'm Adam (he/him), a clinical psychologist practicing in Melbourne's Carlton North. I work with LGBTQIA+ adults who are wanting to create more intentional and meaningful lives, whatever that might look like to them.

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Sudhir Dean

Counsellor, Clinical Supervisor

Northcote VIC

In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide

My counselling sessions are a place in which to connect, feel safe, and unwrap whatever is hiding at the core of your dilemma. Counselling can help to reignite the strength, creativity and wisdom that we forget when we are overloaded with stressors. A counselling session can lead to clarity and self-acceptance in unexpected and healing ways.

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Abby Draper

Occupational Therapist

Fitzroy North VIC

In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide

LGBTQIA+, ND & TGD affirming Senior Mental Health OT offering safe, inclusive, trauma-informed therapy for adults seeking recovery, resilience, and authentic living.

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Karin Du Plessis

Relationship Therapist

Carlton North VIC

In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide

We all struggle from time to time, particularly in our relationships for which there is no manual. You may have tried many times to make changes and nothing has stuck, leaving you frustrated, numb, overwhelmed and feeling hopeless. If you are reading this, and there's a part of you that wants to save your relationship, please call for a chat.

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Jeannene Eastaway

Counsellor, Relationship Therapist

Greensborough VIC

In Person + Online Therapy

It's a brave move to attend counselling where you may face not the counsellor so much but yourself. It requires a safe space, of acceptance and permission. Acceptance of difference and diversity is important to me, where you will be supported to work through the conflict that brings you whatever it is.

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Jacquie Flecknoe-Brown

Psychotherapist, Jungian Analyst

Bendigo VIC, Hawthorn VIC

In Person + Online Therapy Australia-wide

Jungian Analyst (Zurich). Jungian psychoanalysis focussing on individuation, dream interpretation for deeper awareness in depression/anxiety. Analysis takes a unique course for every person, is highly supportive of an individual's creative inner work and is non-prescriptive.

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Kim Gotlieb

Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor

St Kilda VIC

In Person + Telehealth

A supportive space to explore what is meaningful for you, informed by Process-Oriented Psychology, exploring diversity, polarities and the underlying 'dreaming'. Narrative addresses the stories we tell about ourselves, I value the wisdom of the body, Mindfulness, a Sex-positive perspective, as well as a healthy curiosity for the mystery of life.

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Rob Grundy

Counsellor, Gestalt Therapist

Abbotsford VIC

Online Therapy Australia-wide

Hi, I'm Rob. I'm originally from the UK and have been living in Melbourne for 5 years. I have 10 years of professional experience, and couple my work as a counsellor with part-time work as a languages teacher. My work as a teacher also means I recognise and understand the challenges young people face in today's increasingly digitally-centred

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Lauren Hamilton

Counsellor, Psychotherapist

Fitzroy VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Lauren is a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist who provides a safe, non-judgmental environment, tailoring therapy to the unique needs and goals of the individual. Lauren has expertise in LGBTQIA+ issues, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, life transitions, finding purpose, self-esteem and confidence-building.

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Harshani Algiriyage

Family Therapist, Counsellor

Maribyrnong VIC, Melbourne VIC

In Person + Telehealth

When things are not going well and our relationships are breaking, it could negatively affect our wellbeing. Dealing with fear, anxiety, helplessness, and loneliness could be challenging when we are going through a crisis. Reaching out for help is the first step of changing your life. It needs lots of courage and determination to say I'm not okay.

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M.Rose Hoey

Psychotherapist, Counsellor

Doncaster East VIC

In Person + Telehealth

My background is in Nursing, Midwifery and Mental Health. Now in private practice, I work collaboratively with patients so they can get to the cause of their suffering, as quickly as possible so they can experience deeper, closer relationships with their loved ones.

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Natalie Incledon

Clinical Psychologist

Armadale VIC, Hawthorn VIC

In Person + Telehealth

A warm and professional Clinical Psychologist based in inner Melbourne. Passionate about providing care to her clients and delivering best evidence-based practise. Experience across the lifespan, with a special interest in working with relationship difficulties, anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, low self-esteem and poor body image.

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Alex Jeffery

Integrative Psychotherapist

Thornbury VIC

In Person + Online Therapy

Something in you is asking for more than symptom relief — more than coping strategies. You're looking for a space where the whole of you is welcome. Al Jeffery is an integrative psychotherapist working at the intersection of depth psychology, somatic practice, and contemplative wisdom. For individuals and couples ready to go beneath the surface.

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Tessa Lancashire

Psychotherapist, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist

Brunswick West VIC

In Person + Online Therapy

I am a psychodynamic therapist with experience and training in counselling, psychotherapy, yoga, meditation and breathwork. I believe therapy can facilitate profound and lasting change, but only when we are ready and are sensitively supported to develop trust in the process and in the therapist. The way I work places great emphasis on feeling safe.

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Genevieve Le Bas

Clinical Psychologist

St Kilda VIC

In Person + Telehealth

Genevieve Le Bas is a clinical psychologist who offers a supportive psychotherapeutic approach. A strong emphasis is placed on providing clients a safe space to express and process vulnerable feelings. She believes that therapy offers an opportunity to understand one's own internal world, in turn enhancing relationships and day-to-day functioning.

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Annette Lowe

Psychotherapist, Jungian Analyst

Middle Park VIC

In Person Consultations

Most of us want to deal with the difficulties that limit our lives, to find strength and peace, and to develop a more meaningful approach to life. The deeper roots of long-standing problems lie in the unconscious. Therapy can pull up these deeper roots into awareness, so that they can be understood and dissolved.

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