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Vanessa Karagiannis

Registered Psychologist

  • In-Person
  • Newport, Vic

About me

Have you ever wondered why you keep repeating the same patterns, even when you know they’re not serving you? Perhaps you’re struggling with ADHD, anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, emotional overwhelm or feeling like you’re not living up to your potential. Maybe you’re seeking support for your child and want to better understand what they’re experiencing. You may have tried to make changes before, only to find yourself slipping back into old habits or feeling stuck. I believe meaningful change comes from understanding the underlying factors driving our thoughts, emotions and behaviours, not just managing symptoms.

I offer personalised, evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents and adults, integrating CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy and Internal Family Systems. I also provide comprehensive psychological assessments, neurofeedback and medicine-assisted psychotherapy integration, helping you understand not just your symptoms, but the underlying factors driving them.

Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to navigate it alone. My goal is to create a warm, collaborative and non-judgemental space where you feel heard, understood and supported. Together, we’ll work towards meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for you. When you understand your mind, lasting change becomes possible.

Therapeutic approaches

Schema TherapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)Neurofeedback TherapyCouples Therapy

Issues I work with

AnxietyTraumaAutism Spectrum DisorderAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)DepressionCognitive assessments
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Anger managementBehaviour ProblemsIntellectual AssessmentsRelationships

Who I work with

Children (5-10)Adolescents (10-12)TeenagersYoung AdultsAdultsOlder Adults
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FamiliesCouplesPeople with disabilities

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