Psychological support for adults in Bayside Melbourne
Life can feel heavy at times - whether you’re carrying long‑held trauma, navigating recent challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of daily life. These experiences can be isolating, and reaching out for help often takes courage.
Here, you’ll find a calm and supportive space to explore whatever you’re facing, at your own pace and without judgement. You will be met with empathy, respect, and genuine curiosity. You are not seen as a set of symptoms to be fixed, but as a whole and valuable person whose story matters.
Together, we work collaboratively to understand your experiences, strengthen your inner resources, and move toward the change and relief you’re seeking.
WHO WE HELP
Support for the challenges life can bring.
Julia provides a calm and supportive space for adults experiencing a range of concerns and challenges including
Anxiety
Depression
Life transitions
Grief and loss
Trauma
Her therapeutic approaches include Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Psychodynamic Therapy.
ABOUT JULIA
A compassionate and collaborative approach
Julia is a Registered Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience, including over 12 years in Private Practice in the Bayside area. She has completed a Bachelor of Arts, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy, as well as extensive ongoing professional training.
Julia brings a sense of humour, compassion, respect, and honesty to her work. She takes a client-centred, strengths-based approach, seeing people as whole and complex, with the internal resources needed to be the experts in themselves and achieve the changes they need to have the quality of life they deserve.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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No — you do not need a referral to book privately. If you would like to claim a Medicare rebate, you will need a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP, psychiatrist, or paediatrician.
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In the first appointment, you will have an opportunity to talk about what has brought you along for therapy, and how you are hoping I can help, the challenges you may be facing, and what you are hoping for moving forward. There is no expectation to share everything immediately — therapy moves at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.
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Yes — appointments are available both in-person and via telehealth for clients located within Australia.
What you may want to know before getting started
GET IN TOUCH
Appointments in Sandringham and via Telehealth
Suite 6/23–25 Melrose Street, Sandringham, Victoria, 3191
Tuesday to Thursday - mornings and afternoons
Friday - mornings