Psychology Place

Michael Green, Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist

I am a psychotherapist who works with a broad spectrum of psychological and emotional distress including relationship difficulties, the impact of trauma, anxiety, depression and life transitions. My primary trainings and interests are clinical psychology, psychoanalysis, somatic (body-centred) psychotherapy, Jungian psychology, emotion-focussed therapy, and the intersections between western and eastern traditions. I also teach meditation and am a registered yoga teacher (500 hour YTT). I am registered for medicare and private health rebates.

I have experience in a diverse range of organisational and private practice settings over many years. In addition to my clinical work I founded a national journal for psychotherapists and counsellors, established a low fee clinic which provided long term psychoanalytic psychotherapy to several hundred patients over a period of approximately 10 years, and conducted long term clinic based research into the therapeutic relationship with special reference to patients who have experienced complex trauma. I have presented the results of this research in both Australia and Europe. I have also consulted and taught in yoga teacher trainings in Ubud, Bali on the psychological aspects of group process, and on the synergies between psychology and traditional yogic practice.  In 2012 I was one of the founders of our practice at South Melbourne, and since that time I have devoted my energies to private practise psychotherapy.

Please contact me if you would like to discuss your needs – you can call the South Melbourne office on 9696 2432 or call me direct on 0419 529 562.

Dr Louise Du Chesne, Clinical Psychologist

Dr Louise Du Chesne is an experienced clinical psychologist. She has worked extensively with people recovering from traumatic events or crises caused by family violence, sexual assault and childhood abuse and neglect. Louise has an interest in women’s mental health and is experienced in working with women to address issues that can arise around fertility, parenting, menopause and ageing as well as experiences of discrimination and violence.  She works with couples and individuals around their intimate personal relationships as well as with individuals who experience addiction, anxiety and depression. She has experience in supporting people with health challenges such as cancer. Louise works with members of LGBTIQ++ community and she welcomes referrals for assistance regarding LGBTIQ++ adults, couples and adolescents.

From a treatment perspective, Dr Louise Du Chesne is trained in a number of modalities including Gestalt Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.  In both her research and her clinical work Louise has focused on the role of shame in maintaining psychological distress, including trauma symptoms, and hindering recovery and limiting growth.

Dr Louise Du Chesne is an accredited supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia and provides supervision to a small number of clinical psychology registrars.

Please email or call Louise to discuss potential referrals.

Drlouisedc@gmail.com

0480 224851

Dr Karen Weiss

I am a Clinical Psychologist with a primary focus upon couples counselling which has spanned my entire career. Heading up South Melbourne Psychology has meant that I have been able to put my knowledge from 20 years of experience into the development of an integrated practice model. This model understands the person in their context. This means looking at how problems and symptoms manifest as a result of such things as lifestyle or upbringing or socialisation or past hurts and memories. The aim is to find ones own healing wisdom, a space where acceptance of self is possible and negative self sabotaging cycles are left behind.

I use traditional methods such as CBT, problems solving and conflict resolution techniques while also offering my learning from Buddhism, existentialism and psychoanalysis.

I have worked with family relationships for my whole career. Check my good relating blog on this site.

Claudia Guersenzvaig

I am a Psychologist with over 16 years experience in private practice. I am Spanish speaking and work with many clients from non English speaking backgrounds. I have training in couple and family therapy and use gestalt, CBT and mindfulness in my practice. In addition, I am highly qualified in the treatment of trauma, having undertaken training in EMDR.

I understand that taking the step to come to therapy can be difficult, so I am committed to making each person feel comfortable, heard and understood. I see therapy as a dialogue that helps promote awareness and understanding of oneself. My intention is to help you become clearer, less stressed and coping better with all areas of your life. Understanding your family background, will help uncover core themes and unconscious beliefs which have influenced your choices. Using a compassionate and supportive approach will help build a positive experience to reclaim a stronger connection with yourself and others.

Trevor Rule, Clinical Psychologist

My particular skills and interests as a Psychologist and Psychotherapist are in assisting people to address psychological issues such as fears and worries, low mood, trauma, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. I also enjoy the challenge of working with more complex issues that may be present in the context of developmental concerns, physical health difficulties, and/or alcohol or other substance use.

I have been fully registered as a Clinical Psychologist for over seventeen years. In that time I have had a great deal of experience working with adults, children, young people, and families. I have worked previously in the Public Sector in both Child and Adolescent Mental Health Centres and Adult Mental Health Services.

My approach is focused on working with my clients to understand the factors contributing to their distress and/or concerns, and then agree on a path toward their goals for change.  Achieving change may involve the use of a range of techniques and strategies which are discussed before beginning this process.

I also offer supervision to other psychologists, including supervision for clinical endorsement.

Please contact me if you would like to discuss your needs – you can call me directly on 0437 707 360 or call the South Melbourne office on 9696 2432 and leave a message for me to call you.

Trevor Rule M.Psych. (Clinical), M.A.P.S.

Dimitra Spalas

A registered Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years’ experience working extensively with adults, adolescents, and couples. Previously employed as a Senior Clinical Psychologist for 10 years at one of Melbourne’s most recognized private mental health facilities, providing group and individual therapy alongside management of the adult inpatient and day patient teams. Currently, working in private practice since 2011 and has specific interest in working with patients with mood disorders, personality disorders and trauma. Dimitra has had extensive experience working with mothers and couples regarding pre- and post-natal issues and support couples facing interpersonal difficulties. Dimitra has had experience in clinical assessments and use an integrative approach drawing on a variety of psychotherapeutic methods such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal and Systemic Approaches. Dimitra works closely with patients to generate an understanding of their current issues and symptoms and endeavor to enable patients to build insight into their defense mechanisms and the impact of their developmental history. Her aim is to assist patients to improve their quality of life and achieve their personal goals.  Dimitra is also a registered clinical supervisor providing supervision for clinical endorsement.

You can contact Dimitra directly on 0421160165 or via email at dimitra.spalas@ymail.com or call the South Melbourne Psychology office on 96962432 and leave a message.

Carole McGregor

I’m a clinical psychologist with 18 years of experience, the last 13 of which have been in a private practice in a rural setting. My practice covers a broad spectrum of areas including performance and sport psychology, relationship counselling for individuals or couples, therapy for children, adolescents and their families, as well as counselling for adults across a diverse range of areas.

My training has been in the areas of sport science, rehabilitation counselling, clinical psychology, couple therapy, hypnosis, expressive therapies, and professional supervision. I’m also experienced in methodologies including mindfulness, gestalt therapy, and CBT. I’ve worked in organisations previously in rehabilitation counselling, relationship counselling, sexual assault, educational psychology, and university tutoring.

I’m particularly interested in a systemic, psychodynamic, emotion-focused, strength-based approach to therapy, assisting people to find their inner strength and develop creative solutions to presenting issues.

You can contact me directly on 0448865666 to discuss your needs or to organise an appointment time.

Dr Rebecca Dredge, Clinical Psychologist

Dr Felicity Cockshott

I am a Clinical Psychologist with 11 years’ experience in the field of mental health and psychotherapy. The core of my work is treating adolescents and young adults presenting with a range of psychological issues. I have worked in Senior Psychologist positions at Orygen Youth Health as well as roles at adolescent mental health services headspace and eheadspace and working in private practice.

I am passionate about gaining a deep understanding of my clients’ issues and helping them reach their psychological potential. I work collaboratively with clients  to explore the meaning behind presenting problems by understanding the links between early life experiences and how they impact on current issues. Clients are provided with a tailor-made treatment plan that targets the presenting problems and supports them in reaching their therapy goals. 

I like to incorporate technology into my practice and keep up to date with the latest apps and programs that can support my clients in their therapy goals. I believe that technology enhances our lives through expanding social connections, vastly increasing access to information and generally making our lives run more efficiently. I also believe that we spend so much time on our devices so we need to be mindful of their impact on our psychological well being by taking a balanced approach to the online space.

I draw on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness, Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Psychodymamic approaches. To arrange an appointment please contact me on 0412 814 817.