Compassionate Support for Women Ready to Feel Like Themselves Again
Evidence-based therapy for women navigating change, uncertainty and other life challenges
Every woman needs a safe space where she feels heard, understood and supported. Every woman deserves to be able to change and grow in a direction that feels intentional and authentic to her.
If you’re feeling unsure of yourself or overwhelmed by your work or relationships, Discern Psychology offers warms, practical and honest support so that you can find clarity and reconnect again with what matters most.
Hi, I’m Yvonne.
I created Discern Psychology to provide a safe and respectful space for women to pause, reflect and explore new ways of how they want to be present in the world.
I believe that to ‘discern’ in the therapeutic context means to recognise what matters to you, what no longer serves you and what direction feels right for you. I’m here to help you draw upon your own strengths, values, lived experience and wisdom to bring awareness to what you already know are the right decisions for yourself.
I have been supporting people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health for over a decade. I would love to now support you to gain clarity, practical tools and a stronger connection to the person you want to be.
What I Can Support You With
You may be experiencing something related to:
✽ Pregnancy, Postnatal Adjustment and Early Motherhood
✽ Parenting Challenges
✽ High Achievement and Perfectionism
✽ Workplace Dynamics and Career Uncertainty
✽ Stress and Burnout from Work or Caregiving
✽ Culture, Faith and Identity
✽ Relationship Difficulties and Low Self Worth
✽ Trauma
✽ Anxiety, Overthinking or Constant Worry
✽ Depression
Or you may recognise thoughts similar to these:
✽ ‘I don’t recognise myself anymore. I want to feel like me again.’
✽ ‘I’ve lost my spark. I want to be more excited about life.’
✽ ‘I’m feeling burnt out. I’m constantly exhausted and have no motivation to do anything.’
✽ ‘I thought it was what I wanted. Now that it’s happening, I’m not so sure.’
✽ ‘If I put my needs first, I’m worried that will mean I’m being selfish and I’ll look bad.’
✽ ‘I wish I didn’t care so much about what other people think. I need to say no to people more.’
✽ ‘I’m feeling lost and I’m not sure what I want from life. I need a greater sense of my purpose.’
✽ ‘I’m feeling confused - what is the right thing to do in this scenario?'
✽ ‘I’m always on edge and reactive, and I don’t want to behave so irritably with my family. I want to feel calm and be more loving again.’
✽ ‘That experience was really bad for me. It’s taken away all my confidence.’
Services
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Perinatal Mental Health & Parenting
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Work/Study, Stress & Burnout
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Relationships & Self Worth
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Culture, Faith & Identity
How I Can Support You
Discern Psychology offers authentic, compassionate and collaborative therapy that is solution-focused and insights-driven. The aim is not just to relieve symptoms, but to make meaningful and impactful life change.
Whatever life challenge it is that you’re navigating, I’m here to help you access your own wisdom and to bring awareness to what you already know. The focus will then shift to equipping and empowering you with practical and relevant evidence-based psychological tools to help you move forward.
I work with women online via Telehealth across Australia, and face-to-face in Chelsea Heights (Melbourne). My office is easily accessible to people from surrounding suburbs like Sandringham, Moorabin, Cheltenham, Beaumaris, Black Rock, Mentone, Mordialloc, Dingley, Springvale South, Keysborough, Braeside, Parkdale, Edithvale, Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens, Chelsea, Sandhurst, Lyndhurst, Bangholme, Cranbourne, Clyde, Bonbeach, Carrum Downs, Patterson Lakes, Skye, Botanic Ridge, Seaford, Frankston, Baxter and Langwarrin.
Parking is free and readily available. The office building itself is wheelchair and stroller friendly.
A Space Designed for Women
Specialist focus on women’s mental health and issues commonly experienced by women
A safe, respectful space to explore your inner world without fear of judgment
Quality, research backed psychological strategies and tools
Online and Face-to-face sessions available for flexibility and improved access to support
Begin Your Journey
I know it can feel like a big step to reach out for support, especially if you’re used to coping on your own or putting everyone else’s needs first.
You don’t have to navigate life’s challenges by yourself and you don’t need to wait for things to get worse. If something here resonates with you, please get in touch and we can talk through how I can support you.