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10 Best Psychotherapists in Melbourne
This comparison covers Melbourne psychotherapists, psychologists, counsellors and therapy clinics with different areas of focus and ways of working. It is designed to help you identify a suitable starting point for individual, couples, trauma-informed, art-therapy or online support.
How this guide is ordered
Think of this as the list you would want if you were hunting for psychotherapists in Melbourne yourself: people who know the job, clients who come back pleased, an easy way to get hold of them and a spot not far away.
Paying for a visibility service is open to any business, so a few listings here are more prominent.
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Live Your Story Psychotherapy
Live Your Story Psychotherapy provides psychotherapy in West Melbourne. It suits people looking for a calm setting to work through difficult experiences, understand thought patterns and consider culturally appropriate perspectives. The practice is described as safe, comfortable and warm, with appointments recommended and gender-neutral toilets available.
Stands out: A calm, safe and comfortable environment
People working through feeling stuck or difficult experiencesClients seeking culturally aware therapeutic support177 Roden St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, AustraliaMelbourne Therapy and Counselling Centre
Melbourne Therapy and Counselling Centre is a women-owned mental health clinic in Murrumbeena providing therapy and counselling by appointment. It suits individuals, couples and people seeking support through life challenges, with recurring accounts describing a warm, compassionate approach balanced with practical, growth-oriented guidance. Customer accounts also describe support for first-time couples therapy and accessible appointment pricing.
Stands out: A warm approach paired with pragmatic, growth-oriented support
Individuals seeking therapy or counsellingCouples attending therapy for the first timeClients wanting compassionate support with practical guidanceSte 17/981 North Rd, Murrumbeena VIC 3163, AustraliaCova Psychology
Cova Psychology is a Melbourne clinic providing evidence-based therapy for adults at its Melbourne and North Melbourne rooms and via telehealth. Its scope includes anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, autism, relationship difficulties and emotional overwhelm, alongside other concerns. The practice suits people seeking a thoughtful, individualised therapeutic process, with online and in-person sessions available.
Stands out: It offers evidence-based therapy across a broad range of mental health concerns
Adults seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma or emotional overwhelmPeople looking for support with ADHD, autism or relationship difficultiesClients wanting a choice between in-person and telehealth sessionsSuite 19/12 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaCounselling Melbourne Clinic
Counselling Melbourne Clinic provides counselling and psychotherapy in St Kilda and online. Its published services include depression and anxiety counselling, relationship, marriage and divorce counselling, anger management, grief counselling, life coaching, holistic counselling and somatic therapy. The practice suits people seeking a gentle, reflective approach, with an emphasis on exploring the inner emotional world and understanding how experiences and triggers affect them.
Stands out: Offers both in-person and online counselling alongside somatic therapy
People seeking counselling for depression, anxiety, relationships, grief or emotional wellbeing47 Fitzroy St, St Kilda VIC 3182, AustraliaCreating Wellbeing Melbourne
Creating Wellbeing Melbourne is a Glenroy psychotherapy practice offering one-to-one art therapy sessions and supervision. Sessions use a variety of media to explore emotions or cultivate creativity, with a warm and empathetic approach. The practice is especially suited to neurodivergent and gender-diverse people seeking a supportive setting for wellbeing work.
Stands out: Art therapy uses varied media to explore emotions and creativity
People seeking one-to-one art therapyNeurodivergent or gender-diverse people looking for an affirming therapeutic settingPractitioners seeking art-therapy supervisionChapman Ave, Glenroy VIC 3046, AustraliaMVS Psychology Group: Collins Street, Melbourne
MVS Psychology Group is a psychologist practice on Collins Street, Melbourne. It suits people seeking approachable, practical psychological support, with the practice described as making complex mental-health topics accessible and tailoring strategies to individual needs. Its work also includes support around trauma and difficult life circumstances.
Stands out: Presents mental-health topics in an accessible, down-to-earth way
People seeking practical, individualised psychological supportSte 8 level 7/350 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaMelbourne MindBody Psychology
Melbourne MindBody Psychology is a women-owned psychology practice in Coburg offering on-site appointments. Erica’s approach is described as trauma-informed, holistic, empathetic and nonjudgmental, with attention to comfort when discussing difficult topics. The practice suits people seeking support with longstanding personal challenges, self-trust, resilience and emotional wellbeing.
Stands out: Sessions are described as trauma-informed and tailored to comfort levels
People seeking a safe, supportive psychology settingClients looking for trauma-informed or holistic supportRear Entrance, 28-30 Sydney Road, Blair St, Coburg VIC 3058, AustraliaThe Talk Shop - Counselling and Psychology
The Talk Shop – Counselling and Psychology is a Melbourne psychology practice suited to people seeking therapy with a caring, empathetic and practical approach. Its practitioners are described as helping clients understand themselves, find direction and develop tools for managing stress, emotional responses and challenging workplace projects. The practice also has reception support for arranging appointments and enquiries.
Stands out: Therapy can combine reflective work with practical coping tools
People seeking psychological support for self-understanding, stress or workplace challengesSte 115, Level 1/343 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, AustraliaFoundation Psychology Melbourne
Foundation Psychology Melbourne is a Deepdene psychology practice offering assessment and therapy appointments. Its team supports individual needs through approaches including ACT, self-compassion and IFS, while assessment reports can include workplace accommodations, recommendations and resources. The practice also provides detailed team profiles, Zoom appointments and, where appropriate, referral to a more suitable specialist.
Stands out: Team profiles help clients select a practitioner who suits them
Individual psychological therapyAssessment with a detailed written reportClients seeking Zoom sessions or specialist referralLevel 1/66 Whitehorse Rd, Deepdene VIC 3103, AustraliaMelbourne Psychology House - Psychologists Malvern
Melbourne Psychology House provides clinical psychological therapy in Malvern for teens, adults and couples experiencing concerns including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief and life changes. Its psychologists use varied evidence-based frameworks and a personalised, whole-person approach, with sessions available in the Malvern practice or online via Telehealth across Australia.
Stands out: Combines evidence-based frameworks with a personalised focus on each person's experiences and needs
Teens, adults and couples seeking therapy for emotional, relationship or life challenges1227-1229 Malvern Rd, Malvern VIC 3144, Australia
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Types of support described in the listings
- Individual psychotherapyLive Your Story Psychotherapy offers a calm setting for exploring difficult experiences, thought patterns and culturally appropriate perspectives.
- Psychology for varied concernsCova Psychology describes adult therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, autism, relationship difficulties and emotional overwhelm.
- Couples counsellingMelbourne Therapy and Counselling Centre supports individuals and couples, including first-time couples therapy in the supplied accounts.
- One-to-one art therapyCreating Wellbeing Melbourne uses varied media to explore emotions and creativity and also provides art-therapy supervision.
- Trauma-informed supportMelbourne MindBody Psychology describes a holistic, empathetic and nonjudgmental approach to longstanding challenges and emotional wellbeing.
- Assessment and written reportsFoundation Psychology Melbourne offers assessment and therapy, with reports that can include workplace accommodations, recommendations and resources.
- Online and telehealth sessionsCova Psychology, Counselling Melbourne Clinic and Melbourne Psychology House describe online or telehealth options alongside in-person appointments.
How to choose a psychotherapist
- Match the practice to your main concernCompare the listed areas of support, such as anxiety, grief, trauma, relationships, life changes, ADHD, autism or emotional overwhelm.
- Consider the therapeutic styleThe descriptions range from practical coping tools and evidence-based therapy to somatic, holistic, trauma-informed and art-therapy approaches.
- Check who the service is designed forSome practices describe support for adults, teens, couples, neurodivergent people or gender-diverse clients, while others focus more broadly.
- Choose in-person or online accessIf travel is a concern, prioritise practices that explicitly describe telehealth, Zoom or online counselling.
- Review appointment arrangementsAppointments are recommended or required across many listings; confirm availability and format directly with the practice.
Frequently asked questions
Which Melbourne practices offer online therapy?
Cova Psychology offers telehealth, Counselling Melbourne Clinic provides online counselling, and Melbourne Psychology House lists Telehealth across Australia.
Are there options for couples therapy?
Melbourne Therapy and Counselling Centre specifically supports couples, and Melbourne Psychology House describes therapy for couples as well as teens and adults.
Where is art therapy available?
Creating Wellbeing Melbourne offers one-to-one art therapy using a variety of media and also provides supervision for practitioners.
Which listings mention support for trauma?
Cova Psychology covers trauma and PTSD, Melbourne MindBody Psychology describes trauma-informed support, and MVS Psychology Group includes trauma in its work.