While I am not currently accepting new clients, the following directories and services may help you locate a therapist with similar values, areas of practice, lived experience and/or community understanding.

Recommendations list

Directories:

Psychology Today
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au
A large and user-friendly directory. You can search using helpful filters such as issues (e.g., trauma, ADHD, gender identity, relationships); therapist identity (e.g., LGBTQIA+ allied, neurodivergence-affirming); location (suburb, telehealth); Medicare rebates; and types of therapy (e.g., EMDR, Schema Therapy)

DocDir
https://docdir.com.au
Find an LGBTQ+ friendly clinician in your area

Victorian Inclusive Practitioners List
https://www.vicinclusivepractitioners.com/
A community-informed list of inclusive practitioners across Victoria

AusPATH: Australian Professional Association for Trans Health
https://auspath.org.au/providers/
Includes a directory of practitioners experienced in working with trans, gender diverse, and non-binary people

Trans.Au
https://trans.au/directory/
A community-led national directory of services and community groups for trans and gender diverse people

TransHub
https://www.transhub.org.au/doctor/
A national resource hub with a directory of gender affirming health professionals, as well as information about gender-affirming care, rights, and services

Community services:

Thorne Harbour Health
https://thorneharbour.org
Provides LGBTQIA+ inclusive health and wellbeing services to community in Victoria

Queerspace
https://www.queerspace.org.au
An LGBTQIA+ mental health and wellbeing service (funded by Drummond Street Services).

Support via helplines:

Rainbow Door
https://www.rainbowdoor.org.au/
Rainbow Door is a free helpline and specialist support service for LGBTIQA+ Victorians, their friends and families, offering support, information and referral from peer support workers.

Phone 1800 729 367 | Text 0480 017 246 | Email support@rainbowdoor.org.au
(Operating hours are 10am–5pm everyday)

QLife
https://qlife.org.au/
QLife offers anonymous and free LGBTIQA+ peer support and referral for people in Australia.

Phone 1800 184 527 or via webchat online
(Operating hours are 3pm - 9pm everyday)

Please note: The services and directories listed above are provided as general suggestions to assist you in finding other support. I am not affiliated with, employed by, or responsible for the practitioners or organisations listed. I cannot guarantee their availability, suitability, or quality of care. I encourage you to explore options and make enquiries to determine what feels like the right fit for you.

Practice Location

The practice is located in Northcote, VIC 3070 Naarm (Melbourne), on a quiet residential street in a professional residence shared with another psychologist.

Telehealth sessions also available to clients residing in Australia.

Street Address

Northcote location. The street address is provided to clients at intake.

Availability

From March 2026: Please note, I am at full capacity and not accepting new clients. I am not maintaining a waitlist at this time. If you are seeking similar support, you are welcome to view my recommendations list.

Please feel free to check back in future for updates to my availability.

Getting Here

A 2-3 minute walk from Northcote Station (Mernda and South Morang train line) and High Street (86 tram), with lots of street parking available.

Need urgent support?

Please note: Dandy Lion Psychology is not a crisis service. If you are in crisis or need urgent help, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department.

Other 24/7 supports include calling Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467