An integrated approach to therapy in Melbourne's inner-North
The practitioners at MIT emphasise a client-centered approach, fostering a warm and empathetic environment, and encouraging open communication and trust between the practitioner and client.
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work in Melbourne, Victoria. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Gillian Fernandes
Gillian has a Masters Degree in Counselling specialising in couples and relationships. She is experienced in working with couples, individuals, and...
Ari McNamara
Ari is an integrative psychotherapist who works with individuals and couples. Ari’s approach to counselling and psychotherapy is compassionate, cre...
Grace Pickford & Jimmy
Grace Pickford (she/her) is an art therapist, counsellor, and yoga teacher who brings a creative and holistic approach to therapy. Working alongsid...
Linda Ruff
Linda is an experienced counsellor (ACA) who supports people to navigate complex and challenging life transitions. She works collaborative...
A wide range of modalities to choose from
The practitioners have a wide and deep palette of tools and techniques that they employ in their sessions. If you are interested in finding out more about Psychotherapy, Psychology, Gestalt Psychotherapy, Holotropic Breathwork, Somatic Experiencing and more then read on.
"Sometimes the bravest and most important thing you can do is just show up."
- Brené Brown
Counselling
Counseling is a professional therapeutic process that aims to help individuals address their psychological, emotional, and behavioral challenges, impr...
Creative Arts Therapy
Yoga is an ancient, holistic practice that invites us to explore and integrate the diverse aspects of our inner landscape—body, mind, and spirit—throu...
Gestalt Psychotherapy
Gestalt psychotherapy is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes awareness, personal responsibility, and the integration of mind, body, and emotions. I...
Holotropic Breathwork
Through the intentional and intensified breathing process, participants are guided on an inner journey that can evoke profound insights, emotional rel...
Resources for Therapy
These valuable resources empower individuals on their journey to better mental and emotional well-being.
Psychotherapy is a cyclical process from isolation into relationship.’ It is cyclical because the patient, in terror of existential isolation, relates deeply and meaningfully to the therapist and then, strengthened by this encounter, is led back again to a confrontation with existential isolation.
- Irving Yalom
