Parenting therapists in Geelong, Victoria VIC, Australia AU
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Parenting
RAISE Counselling and Therapy
Counsellor/Therapist, MCouns, BComm, GradCertDevTrauma, DipCommWelf, DipCommServ
Jo provides parenting support for caregivers seeking practical tools and deeper connection with their children. Drawing from Circle of Security, Tuning into Kids and attachment-based frameworks, she helps parents better understand their child’s emotional world and behavioural needs. Jo supports families to move from reactive patterns toward calmer, more connected responses. Parenting sessions focus on building confidence, strengthening secure attachment and developing realistic strategies that foster emotional safety and resilience within the family.
18 Years Experience
Online in Geelong, VIC Victoria
Parenting
Kristen Bayliss
Psychologist, Registered Psychologist, BSc, MA
You may choose to attend parenting counselling alone, with your partner, or with your child, in order to effectively work through the issues facing your family. We can work alongside you, to better understand your child or teenager and their developmental stage, and identify strategies to support you in this challenging role as a parent.
28 Years Experience
Online in Geelong, VIC Victoria
Parenting
Dimitri Hawa
Psychologist, Psychologist-BA, BPsycSc (Hons), GradDipProfPsych
The best advice ‘be well within self’ and your children will thrive. Therapy can offer expert guidance and psychological support to clients confronting diverse parenting challenges. This is provided within a compassionate and non-judgmental space, allowing individuals to delve into the intricacies of their roles as parents. Employing evidence-based techniques (schema therapy methods, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Psychodynamic approaches, attachment approaches), fostering a healthy safe therapeutic alliance and tailoring interventions to each client’s unique needs, the psychologist aids parents in navigating a wide array of issues, spanning from child behavior and discipline to effective family communication. Whether the challenges revolve around child development, implementing effective discipline, or nurturing healthy parent-child relationships, the psychologist is dedicated to assisting clients in their journey towards achieving success and fulfillment in their roles as parents.
Call for a free consultation. Medicare rebated sessions (obtained from a GP called mental health care plan) and private health insurance rebates session available.
Dimitri's experience extends to conducting psychological assessments and offering counselling support to Victims of Crime through (VOCAT), clients associated with the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), Workcover clients, and those covered by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and has previously provided psychological support within prison settings.
10 Years Experience
Online in Geelong, VIC Victoria
Parenting
Scott Stalley Realistic Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, GradDipBA, GradDipMgmt(Learning), AdvDipOHS, DipCouns, DipQA, CertIV TAE
Parenting can be rewarding and overwhelming at the same time. I support parents navigating behavioural challenges, coparenting, stress, and emotional burnout.
My approach focuses on strengthening connection, communication, and confidence so you can parent in a way that feels grounded and aligned with your values.
5 Years Experience
Online in Geelong, VIC Victoria
Parenting
Renee McDonald
Therapist, B Couns (Coaching), Grad Dip Couns, M App Soc Sc, Cert IV TAE, Cert IV BE (Community)
As a mother myself, and fully trained parenting community educator, I have extensive experience as a therapist and a community volunteer helping new parents navigate new babies, sleeping, breastfeeding, birthing, early days parenting and general parenting concerns.
24 Years Experience
Online in Geelong, VIC Victoria
Parenting therapists in Geelong, Victoria, Australia Statistics
Parenting therapists in Geelong, Victoria, Australia average 16 years of experience and charge around $173 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (78%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (64%), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) (56%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$173
Accept insurance
58%
Offer sliding scale
56%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 72% |
In Person and Online |
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| 28% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 78% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 64% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 56% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 53% | Narrative Therapy |
| 50% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 47% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 44% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 72% | Teen |
| 67% | Senior |
| 67% | Young Adult |
| 53% | Children |
Client Focus
| 75% | Women |
| 75% | Men |
| 58% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 47% | LGBTQ+ |
| 39% | Buddhist |