Therapists that treat Seniors in Belmont, Victoria VIC, Australia AU
Senior
Colin Longworth - HPCCH Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Psychology & Counselling Services
Psychologist, MAPS, B Psych ECowan, GradDipCounselMurdoch,
I am a mature-aged Cisgender Gay Male Psychologist, Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist, who came to psychology as a mature-aged student (studying mainly part time) after working in a variety of blue and white-collar jobs.
I find it interesting to investigate (therapeutically) how an individual (or couple) came to be where they are at this time of life. I refer to it as my "benevolent curiosity" which I use to seek to assist clients who come to see me (in person or online).
My belief is that for some clients they like the idea of working with a Gay man who is also a psychologist, and therefore (potentially) has first-hand knowledge and experience with some of the issues that an LGBTI person may experience. (i.e. the client is unlikely to need to "educate" me on aspects of LGBTI life.)
I also like the thought of being able to assist other LGBTI people feel more comfortable with where they are in life, by making use of my over half a century's life experience, decades of volunteer experience, all combined with my tertiary training.
16 Years Experience
Senior
With Grace Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Bachelor of Social Work
With Grace Therapy has a number of therapists and mental health social worker who are registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers. Our therapists provide a warm, empathetic, transparent and honest therapeutic relationship with all.
The team are experienced in a range of areas including mental health, relationships, life transitions, grief and loss, adjustment, career counselling, disability, eating disorders.
The team utilises therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Narrative Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.
11 Years Experience
Senior
Sterna Althaus
Marriage and Family Therapist, Dip Couns
I understand the challenges life brings & using my vast experiences and proven strategies dealing with struggling couples of all ages, couples have found new meaning and depth in their relationship, once again. I will help you navigate the process with confidence. I will support you throughout the process and give you vital tools for success and happiness in your relationships.
6 Years Experience
Senior
Rhiannon Derrig - Sexuality And Relationships (Sentient)
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychotherapist, PACFA; Psychosexual Therapist
As a registered psychosexual therapist, I specialise in helping individuals with trauma and PTSD, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, and sexual difficulties, including intimacy and trust. I am also passionate about providing support for navigating gendered, sexual, racial, and neuro diversity, and cultural identities, who may experience discrimination or internalised stigma.
Centering unconditional positive regard, I work closely with the client to deeply explore how their past experiences, current situations, family background, and social elements of their lives have impacted their wellbeing. I then work together with the client to explore how they navigate life within their social and environmental surroundings, as well as how to establish an environment and support system that is conducive to growth and healthy self-esteem.
As a therapist, I deeply value sex positivity, social justice and removing the stigma and social constraints surrounding mental health work. I also aim to move away from binary and the pathologisation of queerness and neurodiversity, and provide dedicated support for people who feel they fall outside of the margins of the dominant societal group.
Peer support towards queerness and neurodiversity is an important therapeutic element that I provide - living actively in the queer community and with neurodiversity myself, I am able to genuinely connect with others who may identify with similar experiences.
5 Years Experience
Senior
Kristen Bayliss
Psychologist, Registered Psychologist, BSc, MA
Kristen is a registered psychologist with 20 years clinical experience working with people experiencing a range of issues including depression, anxiety, chronic pain and illness, carer issues and trauma (recent & long term/childhood), grief, post-natal depression, parenting issues & self-esteem
26 Years Experience