Women's Psychologists in Eastern Melbourne
Women can experience psychological challenges at any stage of life, sometimes shaped by changes in relationships, family roles, physical health, hormones or major life transitions. Experiences such as pregnancy, motherhood, menopause, caring responsibilities or changing expectations can also affect wellbeing. Psychological support can provide space to understand these experiences and the ways they may be affecting your life.
What are Common Women’s Mental Health Issues?
Women’s mental health can be influenced by many of the same experiences and psychological difficulties that affect anyone, while also being shaped by experiences that are more common or particular to women. Relationships, caring responsibilities, work and family pressures, physical health and major life transitions can all affect emotional wellbeing.
Across different stages of life, reproductive and hormonal changes associated with menstruation, pregnancy, the postnatal period, perimenopause and menopause may also influence mood and psychological wellbeing. Women may experience anxiety, depression, stress, difficulties with self-esteem or body image, relationship concerns, grief or other challenges, sometimes in the context of several pressures occurring at once.
Understanding the broader context of what a woman is experiencing can be important in making sense of her difficulties and identifying the kind of psychological support that may be most helpful.
Possible Signs of Women’s Mental Health Difficulties
Women’s mental health difficulties show up differently for everyone, but there are some common threads. If a few of these feel familiar, it might be worth talking to someone.
- Persistent sadness or low mood
- Feeling anxious or overwhelmed
- Putting excessive pressure on yourself
- Feeling stretched by competing demands
- Difficulty prioritising your own needs
- Changes in mood around your menstrual cycle
- Emotional changes during perimenopause or menopause
- Struggling with body image
- Acting or speaking without thinking
- Changes in confidence or self-esteem
- Feeling disconnected from yourself
- Difficulties adjusting to changing roles
Find a Psychologist for Women's Mental Health Issues
These psychologists and therapists have experience supporting people with women's mental health difficulties. Explore their profiles to find someone who feels like the right fit for you.
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Blackburn and Telehealth Maggie’s ProfileMaggie Treppo
Senior Psychologist
adults
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Blackburn Kylie’s ProfileKylie Allen
Clinical Psychologist
adults
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Blackburn and Telehealth Madeleine’s ProfileMadeleine Newmarch
Senior Clinical Psychologist
adults
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In Clinic and Telehealth Alicia’s ProfileAlicia Fisher
Clinical Psychologist
children, adolescents & adults
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Blackburn Maddison’s ProfileMaddison Huddle
Senior Educational & Developmental Psychologist
children, adolescents & adults
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In Clinic and Telehealth Dr. Jennifer’s ProfileDr. Jen Trimpey
Senior Clinical Psychologist
children, adolescents & adults
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In Clinic Kaitlyn’s ProfileKaitlyn Tse
Clinical Psychologist
adults
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Blackburn and Telehealth Loretta’s ProfileLoretta Presta
Provisional Psychologist
adolescents & adults
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In Clinic and Telehealth Julie’s ProfileJulie Vlassis-Cooke
Counsellor
children, adolescents & adults
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Blackburn and Telehealth Dr. Mateja’s ProfileDr Mateja Popovic
Clinical Psychologist
adults
Enquire about seeing a psychologist for Women’s Mental Health
Please feel welcome to share with us what’s been going on. We’ll take the time to understand your needs during a free 15-minute chat and help you identify the psychologist who’s the best match for you.
