Psychologist Melbourne, Depression Counselling, Marriage Counselling Melbourne, Relationship Counselling Melbourne

Ms Mercuri is the Director and Principal Psychologist at New View Psychology. She has had over ten years of experience as a clinical practitioner and has helped thousands of clients during this time.

She forms part of the Network Psychology team for the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and Work Safe Victoria. Her areas of expertise include mental health conditions associated with physical injury/pain; mental health conditions associated with trauma and mental health conditions arising out of workplace stress.

Ms Mercuri is also fluent in Italian and consults with many people from the Melbourne Italian community. Ms Mercuri holds a Masters degree in counselling psychology from Monash University, a Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) from Swinburne University and a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from RMIT.

Tiana has over 10 years’ administration and public relations experience. She always strives to provide outstanding customer service to New View Psychology clients as well as a friendly and trusting office atmosphere. You can contact Tiana today on our central phone number should you require any further information about our services and she will be more than happy to assist you. Tiana works at our Essendon clinic.

Roslyn is a Psychologist with more than 30 years experience in counselling. Roslyn has extensive experience dealing with complex issues relating to children and adolescents, ranging from behavioural and learning disabilities to psychometric assessment.

Notably, Roslyn was the staff counsellor for all medical and nursing staff at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne; she has also been a school counsellor and has lectured in child psychology. She is also experienced in the provision of depression counselling, relationship counselling, anxiety treatment and marriage counselling.

Roslyn holds Undergraduate and Post Graduate qualifications in Psychology from the University of Melbourne.

Kim is a registered psychologist and an associate member of the Australian Psychological Society. Kim has had extensive experience providing counselling services to a broad client group including children, adolescents and adults. Kim primarily adopts an integrated therapeutic approach drawing on a number of therapies including CBT, person-centred counselling, motivational interviewing and play therapy.

Kim has experience working with a broad range of presenting issues including Adjustment disorder, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Grief/ loss and Vocational counselling. With a background as a rehabilitation consultant, Kim has a solid understand on the effect physical injuries can have on client’s mental health and has had experience providing pain management counselling.

Bridgette, B.A. Psych (Hon) is a Psychologist with extensive experience in marriage counselling and relationship counselling. She is currently undertaking her Masters Degree in Couples and Family Therapy. Bridgette has a special interest in assisting clients in Melbourne and regional Victoria to resolve relationship problems, working with both couples and individuals. Bridgette also specialises in areas of Depression Counselling, Anxiety and Panic Disorders, as well as relationship counselling and marriage counselling. She has a strong interest in the area of mind-body medicine, in particular the psychological contributors and consequences of cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.

Jayson has a wealth of experience in forensic, sexual health and private practice. Jayson draws from a range of psychotherapeutic approaches to suit the individual needs and personalities of his clients to achieve positive changes in their life and relationships.

Jayson holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (Psychology) from Macquarie University and a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Monash University, and he is currently undertaking training in Psychoanalysis at the Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis in Melbourne.

Madeline has experience working with both adults and adolescents. She has specific expertise in treating people recovering from trauma. In the past she has worked extensively with Victims of Crime and abuse clients.

She has gained experience working as a Rehabilitation Counsellor within government agencies such as Centrelink, and has also provided counselling within community health agencies and in general private practice around Melbourne.

Madeline will also assist you to recognise your own strengths, develop strategies to help you better cope with problems, and increase your confidence in your ability to resolve difficulties. Madeline uses many different techniques to suit the uniqueness of each person. She holds Undergraduate and Post Graduate qualifications in general psychology from Victoria University.

Karen is a registered Psychologist in the state of Victoria and a member of the Psychological Society. Karen joins us with extensive experience in a wide variety of diagnostic and behavioural methodologies. Her areas of expertise include: stress management, professional and social skills coaching, career assessment and guidance, interpersonal conflict, generalised anxiety, depression counselling and self esteem.

Dr Ross is a registered Psychologist with doctoral level training offering psychology treatment to adults and older adults for a range of issues. Her areas of interest and experience include antenatal and postnatal depression treatment, depression counselling, anxiety, grief and loss, the management of chronic health conditions and chronic pain.

Dr Ross has a particular interest in behaviour change and assisting individuals to overcome addictive/unhealthy behaviours (e.g. smoking, gambling, overeating) and make positive changes (e.g. increase exercise, maintain a healthy diet, reduce stress) to enhance their lives. Jessica uses an evidence-based approach and works primarily from a CBT framework. Jessica holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hon) Psychology and a Doctor of Psychology (Health) degree from the University of Melbourne.

Elena is a registered Psychologist with many years of experience in working with adults, adolescents and children. She graduated from Victoria University and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Adolescent and Child Psychology from the University of Melbourne. She has also undertaken extensive studies in psychoanalysis with the Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis. Her experience has grown from working in community health centres, psychiatric rehabilitation, and her own private practice. Of recent she has also being lecturing in the Diploma of Community Welfare.

In her work Elena uses various theoretical approaches, depending on the client individual needs. And, according to the modalities this could range from short-term to long-term therapy, depending on the complexity of the issues presented. Some of the issues she has worked with are in the area of mental health, such as Depression, Anxiety disorders, Phobias, etc., individual and Relationship issues, Separation, Divorce, Parenting, Adolescent identity issues, ranging from Self-esteem to Eating disorders.

Elena has a particular interest in working with children in addressing their social and emotional disturbances.

Elena is of Italian background and speaks fluently in Italian.

Dr Valentine is a registered clinical Psychologist who has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly across Melbourne and regional Victoria. She specialises in treating clients with a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, grief/loss, anger management and personality disorders. Dr Valentine predominantly uses the following treatment modalities:

CBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Dr Valentine also provides relationship counselling and marriage counselling and has a Bachelor of Science with Honours degree, Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology and Doctorate (PhD) from the University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.

Diana is a registered Psychologist as well as a teacher. Her specialist area is dealing with children and adolescents on issues such as self esteem, bullying-victimisation, obsessive compulsive disorder and psychosomatic problems. She also has vast experience in depression counselling for adults, and dealing with anxiety, alcohol dependence, drug addiction, marriage counselling and relationship counselling.

Diana has been trained as an educational and developmental Psychologist and has worked at the Krongold Centre (Monash University). She has ample experience with assessing children and adolescents; such as intelligence assessments (WISC or WPPSI) academic assessments (WIAT) and social skills assessments. Her PhD is focusing on parental/sibling adjustment to Autism Spectrum Disorders. Thus, she is familiar with developmental disabilities.

Ron is one of our male senior Psychologists. He has worked with diagnosis and treatment across a broad spectrum of psychological conditions including mood disorders such as anxiety and depression counselling, aged care, executive burnout and work related stress. He also stresses lifestyle issues that can improve quality of life and inhibit the tendency toward illness. Ron has significant clinical experience in areas such as pain management, sleep disorders and stress. Additionally, Ron has extensive relationship counselling and marriage counselling experience regarding conflicts and co-dependency.

Melissa has had over 10 years experience working for a major public health service in Melbourne involving the case management of patients with psychiatric conditions and behavioural disturbances including: schizophrenia, OCD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, dementia (Alzheimer's, vascular, lewy body) and alcohol related brain damage. Melissa has had extensive experience in counselling clients with the following issues, depression, anxiety, self esteem, anger, relationship/marital problems and stress management. Melissa is currently working in the employment sector and assists Melbourne and regional Victorian clients to overcome psychological barriers to gain full employment.

Rhiannon is a registered Psychologist and full member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has worked as a Psychologist for thirteen years and prior to this an Educator. She has experience in rehabilitation, forensic work, children, adolescents and adults. Rhiannon has worked in Disability services and Mental Health and is experienced in providing Psychoeducation. Rhiannon’s uses the following therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal therapy and Solution focused therapy. Rhiannon has a person centered approach, enabling people to use their own strengths to make achievable changes to improve their lives.

Her areas of expertise are: Depression and Anxiety counselling, Panic disorder and Phobias, Trauma (including WorkCover & TAC matters), Relationship and marriage counselling as well as Perinatal mental health.

She has a Graduate Diploma in Educational psychology and a certificate in Developmental Psychiatry covering normal development in addition to common clinical problems, disturbances in development and their treatment.

Freddy is a registered counselling Psychologist who has worked with a number of client groups in Melbourne and regional Victoria. He has a particular interest in working with children, young people and individual adults dealing with various psychological issues. These issues include managing stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, depression counselling and relationships. Freddy is committed to working alongside clients using various best practice psychological approaches to discover the best possible outcome for the client.

Freddy holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology from Monash University, a Bachelor of Nursing from Deakin University and a Graduate Diploma of Nursing (Critical Care) from Deakin University.

Dr Power is a registered clinical Psychologist in private practice and in the public mental health services, assisting adults from young to older age. Dr Power is currently working with adults at Rowville Health, providing counselling to residential clients in Aged Care facilities in the south-eastern region of Melbourne, and attending client referrals from the Aged Psychiatry Assessment and Treatment Team at Broadmeadows Health Services.

She uses different therapeutic modalities for treating anxiety disorders and delivering depression counselling, such as person-centred supportive counselling, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and brief psychodynamic therapy.

She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and Philosophy from Deakin University, Post-Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology from Monash University, and has graduated from the Doctoral program in Clinical Psychology from Victoria University.

Rosemary is a registered Psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has interests and experience in a broad range of areas, including depression counselling and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, relationship counselling and marriage counselling, life transitions, spirituality, self-esteem, trauma and abuse. She has worked in elderly care settings in Melbourne and regional Victoria and has extensive experience in crisis counselling, suicide prevention and bereavement counselling.

Rosemary is a Psychologist who aims to respond to the individual needs of each client, drawing from a range of modalities, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), CBT, process-experiential emotion - focused therapy (PEEFT) and body -centred therapies. She works from a person centred framework and incorporates existential and positive psychology approaches to promote healing and personal growth across the life span.

Rosemary holds a Masters Degree in Counselling Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology and a Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Monash University.

Dr Alegado is a clinical Psychologist who specialises in CBT with adults and older adults. She has experience working with people struggling with anxiety, anger, grief and loss, stress management and life adjustment issues and in providing depression counselling, relationship counselling and marriage counselling. She integrates mindfulness and psychodynamic approaches into her therapy and has experience running psycho-educational and therapy groups in Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Aileen obtained her first class honours and completed her Doctoral of Clinical Psychology from the University of Auckland and has worked in both private and public sectors.

Aileen has a strong interest in the field of neuropsychology particularly in assessment of dementias and rehabilitation of cognitive disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment and late life issues.

Lynda is a registered Psychologist who is experienced in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of individuals with a range of psychological issues. This includes work with adolescents and adults for the management of anxiety, carers’ issues, health behaviour change and eating issues (obesity), life transition, grief and loss, aged care, separation issues, personality disorders and women'’s issues.

Lynda's treatment is drawn from evidence based practice. Her past experience has been in crisis counselling, trauma therapy, child development, health behaviour change, aged and disability therapy, depression counselling, relationship counselling and marriage counselling.

Lynda holds a B.A. (Psychology), Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology and Diploma in Interpersonal Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Daphne is a registered Psychologist with a Post-Graduate qualification in adolescent mental health. Daphne has worked with adolescents and adults in rural and regional areas and has an understanding of the issues relevant to the psychological health of rural Australians, particularly adolescents. She has also worked for many years with Indigenous Australian adults and young people, in a variety of roles. She has experience in drug and alcohol counselling, particularly in relation to co-morbidity, and has worked as a Psychologist in community health in a number of centres. Daphne is also experienced in the provision of depression counselling, relationship counselling and marriage counselling.

CBT is central to Daphne's therapeutic practice, along with techniques learned from Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. She aims to help people develop their own personal strategies for coping and preventing relapse.

Contact us online or call our head office in Melbourne on (03) 9351 0722 for further information.