- Psychologist -
Denis Hamilton (he/him) is a Naarm/Melbourne-based psychologist living and working on Wurundjeri Country. Warm, gentle, and non-judgemental, he prioritises hope, presence and attunement to deeply understand clients' concerns, while drawing on strengths-based, person-centred, and neuro-affirming approaches to support clientrs in working toward their therapeutic goals.
With a background in private practice, public health, and university counselling, Denis works with people from all walks of life. This includes people of all genders, including trans and gender-diverse individuals; young adults; adults and retirees; working professionals; parents; First Nations peoples; university students (domestic and international); LGBTQIA+ communities; neurodivergent individuals; and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
His therapeutic values are grounded in attachment theory and emphasise compassionate, strengths-based, non-pathologising, and neuro-affirming care. Denis has a particular interest in supporting young adults and individuals from immigrant backgrounds, offering a culturally-safe, trauma-informed, person-centred approach focused on safety, stabilisation, and collaborative growth.
He utilises evidence-based modalities, such as Internal Family Systems (IFS; currently completing Level 1 training); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT); Motivational Interviewing (MI); polyvagal-informed practice; and play therapy (Denis has trained in facilitating Lego-therapy for neurodivergent children). Across all modalities, Denis holds a strong belief in finding what works for the individual and their goals, and the transformative potential of a trusting and attuned therapeutic relationship.
Outside of the therapy space, Denis is an avid reader, and is passionate about music, film, ideas, culture, history, humour, and backgammon.
Individual Sessions 50 minutes - $190; Initial intake session 90 minutes - $220 (Medicare rebate $98.95, leaving $91.05 out of pocket). Sliding scale offered for students and certain concession card holders.
