Psychodynamic therapists in Ballarat, VIC
Browse Psychodynamic therapists in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Psychodynamic
Tawney Bevilacqua (Spiral Psychotherapy)
Registered Psychotherapist
My work is grounded in the belief that emotional difficulties make sense in the context of our relationships, histories, bodies, and the wider living world. Therapy is not simply about reducing symptoms—it is about understanding the patterns that have shaped you and creating the conditions for something different.
Sessions are thoughtful, collaborative, and gently exploratory. I'll share my observations, invite your reflections, and encourage honesty about how you're experiencing both the therapy and our relationship. Alongside words, we'll also pay attention to the body—its sensations, impulses, tensions, and rhythms—as another way of understanding your experience. When it feels appropriate, we may also draw on the natural world, either through working outdoors or allowing nature to offer perspective, grounding, and a deeper sense of belonging within the wider web of life.
Spiral Psychotherapy is for people who long to understand themselves more deeply rather than simply manage symptoms. My hope is that therapy offers not only insight, but a different experience of being with yourself, others, and the living world—one that creates greater freedom, connection, and aliveness.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ballarat, VIC
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Psychodynamic
Dipak Jilka - Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Therapist, Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) – PACFA Reg. Clinical 26570
Holding a grounded stance of compassion, empathy, non-judgment and light-hearted curiosity, I provide a safe and reflective space for clients to explore and gently unpack their lives. While clients may initially seek support for concerns such as anger, anxiety, compulsive sexual behaviours, relationship difficulties, or other presenting issues, my experience has shown that the underlying dynamics are often more complex than they first appear.
My therapeutic ethos is centred on not viewing clients as problems to be fixed, but as individuals whose struggles deserve to be witnessed with respect, depth and thoughtful exploration. I work collaboratively, supporting clients to develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience and clarity about how they wish to live.
I am of South Asian heritage, raised in London, and have lived in Sydney for over 30 years. Having straddled Eastern and Western cultures, including the particular nuances of my Indian background, I bring a culturally informed and integrative perspective to my practice. My earlier corporate career and lived experience of family life in Australia, alongside my own encounters with anxiety, stress and periods of low mood, have deepened my understanding of the pressures many clients face.
My personal journey toward greater meaning, purpose and self-understanding informs my belief in psychotherapy as a transformative process. I am committed to supporting clients in cultivating insight, living more consciously, and moving toward lives that feel authentic and self-directed.
If this approach resonates with you, I welcome the opportunity to connect.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Psychodynamic
The Inner Collective Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts (Psych. Hons.)
Therapy that gets the real you—mess and all.
At The Inner Collective, we know life doesn’t follow a script. That’s why we offer therapy that makes room for the full you—your culture, your neurotype, your story, your struggles. You don’t need to be “fixed” to deserve support. Our team of warm, down-to-earth psychologists offers thoughtful, evidence-based care that’s neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. If you’re looking for real connection, practical support, and a space where you can just be human—you’re in the right place.
10 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Psychodynamic
Rosette Rouhana Art Therapy
Art Therapist, Bachelor of Art Therapy
Hello and welcome! I am a registered Arts Therapist and counselor based in Sydney. Through my practice, I make an intentional commitment to support individuals in their health and wellbeing journey. My mission is to enrich and empower the lives of others through creativity and connection. My passion for expressive creative arts has inspired me to further explore how art can be used as a tool for healing, and the ways it can be used in mental health recovery as a psychotherapeutic modality.
3 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Psychodynamic
Alinda Small Relationship Counselling and Sex Therapy
Licensed Professional Counsellor, BPsychSc., MScMedSH
As a dedicated Relationship Counsellor and Sex Therapist with advanced training in Medical Science, Psychology, and Sexual Health from the University of Sydney, I am committed to supporting individuals and couples through their most challenging issues. My extensive experience allows me to offer a safe, confidential, and empathetic space where you can work through relationship difficulties, enhance communication, and address sexual health concerns. By combining evidence-based techniques, such as the Gottman Method, Terry Real (RLT) and with personalised care, I aim to help you achieve lasting positive change and a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen your relationship, overcome personal hurdles, or improve your sexual well-being, I am here to guide and support you every step of the way.
12 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Ballarat is Victoria's third-largest city, an inland regional centre with a proud gold rush heritage and a contemporary economy built on education, manufacturing, and regional services, and its mental health landscape reflects the particular challenges of a provincial city navigating the tension between its historical significance and the need to offer a modern, liveable community for young residents who might otherwise migrate to Melbourne. Federation University Australia is based in Ballarat and contributes to the local mental health workforce through its psychology programs, and Grampians Health provides public mental health services to the region. The surrounding agricultural communities create additional mental health demand for rural and farming populations, and Ballarat serves as a hub for mental health access across western Victoria. Common therapy concerns include regional and rural isolation, farming community stress, student mental health at Federation University, anxiety, depression, and the identity and belonging challenges of building a life in a regional city competing with the pull of major urban centres.
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Ballarat, VIC Statistics
Psychodynamic Therapy therapists in Ballarat, VIC average 16 years of experience and charge around $199 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Trauma and PTSD (85%), Anxiety or Fears (81%), and Depression (81%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$199
Accept insurance
65%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 39% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 85% |
In Person and Online |
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| 15% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 85% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Depression |
| 73% | Loss or Grief |
| 73% | Self Esteem |
| 65% | Stress |
| 58% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 62% | Women |
| 58% | LGBTQ+ |
| 46% | Men |
| 38% | Asian |
| 38% | Persons with Disabilities |