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News from The Melbourne Centre of Psychotherapy

It is Poorneet, tadpole season. Spring is here and the sacred kingfisher returns home from the north. Rightly so, a big celebration is held in their honour.

And our energy rises as temperatures rise. And yet the rain continues as the days and nights transition to being of equal length

We are energised and balanced, yet our tears continue to fall. This is a perfect time to begin therapy and we are pleased to let you know we have an abundance of talented Psychologists who are also Psychotherapists for you to commence therapy with, including:

Joanne Hansen

We are excited to let you know that we have a new Registered Psychologist and Psychotherapist: Joanne Hansen joining us on Monday October 26.

Joanne Hansen is a Registered Psychologist with over 17 years experience providing mental health services in community and private practice settings. Bringing a thoughtful, warm and emotionally attuned approach to her work, Jo supports adults experiencing a range of challenges including anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, emotional distress and feelings of being overwhelmed.In her therapeutic approach Jo draws primarily on Psychodynamic Psychotherapy theory and  therapeutic techniques.

Jo will be working on Monday afternoons and evenings. See here for more information about Jo. We suspect that she will be booked out in no time at all so please contact us to find out more and book in to see this talented practitioner.

Anne-Marie La Salle

Anne-Marie is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar who is committed to creating a warm and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard. She honours where they are while gently supporting them toward where they want to be.

She uses Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR, CBT and ACT in her treatment of patients. More information can be found about Anne-Marie here

Anne Marie is very popular for a very good reason. She currently only has space for one more patient. Please contact us if you would like to book this appointment or would like more information.

Androula Chrisanthou

Androula Chrisanthou is an Experienced Registered Psychologist who has undergone four years of training in Jungian Psychotherapy.

Her therapeutic approach involves creating a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space in which people can explore the obstacles and negative patterns which are causing them difficulties.

She works with older adolescents, adults, and older adults. She is working on Fridays and Saturdays. Androula has space for 5 new patients.

For more information about this highly esteemed practitioner see here. Please feel free to ring us for more information about Androula.

Harry Constantinou

Lacanian Psychoanalyst and Senior Registered Psychologist Harry is a particularly well regarded due to his refined intellect, carefully considered and gentle approach in his work with patients. It is clear from feedback with patients that his impressive reputation is an accurate reflection of his therapeutic work. 

Harry works on Wednesday afternoon and early evening. More information can be found about Harry here.

Christian Dinse

Our dedicated and thoughtful Senior Registered Psychologist and Psychodynamic Psychotherapist Christian Dinse has space for two new patients.

Christian has a warm and compassionate approach in the way he utilises evidence-based therapies including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy to support you. He combines his intellectually rigorous approach and collaborative counselling style to provide effective therapy. 

He works on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information about Christian see here.

Harry Nazikian

We are thrilled to let you know that highly esteemed Psychodynamic Psychotherapist and Clinical Psychologist Harry Nazikian has space for one new patient. 

Harry, who has over 35 years of experience as a Psychologist, offers Psychodynamic Psychotherapy for older adolescents and adults presenting with a broad range of difficulties and concerns.

With a warm and supportive approach, Harry offers Psychodynamic Psychotherapy with the overall aim of helping clients to discover themselves more fully as the means of developing greater and more enduring feelings of wellbeing, increased self-esteem and confidence, resourcefulness, greater perseverance in life as well as increasing one’s ability to develop and enjoy more positive relationships.

Harry works on Friday during the day and early evening. For further information about Harry see here.

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Position Available

For our valued colleagues who are looking for a new home in which to do good work; we have room for a new Registered Psychologist who has received training in Psychotherapy and who wishes to work in person. We are looking for someone who, like us, is dedicated to best practice. At The Melbourne Centre of Psychotherapy we are proud of our friendly, supportive, and professional team of practitioners. This contributes to the “good vibe” that many patients comment on and this in turn attracts more patients to our practice. 

Please feel free to contact us if you are interested in joining us. More information about the position can be found here.