Psychological Therapy
in East Melbourne

Louisa Kitchin

Registered Psychologist

Individual Therapy

I offer therapy for adults who may be managing work, study, relationships, family, or caring responsibilities while privately feeling anxious, self-critical, exhausted, or unsure why the same difficulties keep returning.

You might be used to being capable, composed, or responsive to others, while setting aside your own feelings in order to keep going. Over time, this can affect your relationships, sense of self, emotional life, and capacity to know what you need or want.

Therapy offers a space to slow down and think more deeply about what is happening beneath the surface. Together, we can explore the patterns shaping your self-worth, relationships, emotions, grief, and ways of coping.

Therapy aims to understand not only what is happening, but why it keeps happening.

About

Psychodynamic & attachment-informed psychologist

I am a Melbourne-based psychologist who offers a thoughtful, relational space to slow down and make sense of what has been difficult to understand alone. My work is psychodynamic and attachment-informed, and I approach symptoms and patterns as meaningful, often protective, attempts to manage something difficult that can be understood together.

I aim to provide a space that encourages you to explore parts of yourself or your experience that are challenging, unfamiliar, or hard to shift. Therapy may be more focused around a particular concern, or a longer-term space for exploring recurring patterns in greater depth.

I have particular interests in perinatal mental health, grief and loss, and the emotional and identity changes that can arise during pregnancy, postpartum, fertility experiences, pregnancy loss, early parenthood, and other significant life transitions.

Before training as a psychologist, I worked as cabin crew. I am also passionate about supporting people in the airline industry and other roles requiring sustained performance, composure, adaptability, and emotional labour, particularly where these demands affect identity, relationships, and emotional wellbeing.

Clinical Background

My clinical background includes work across inpatient, outpatient, community, and private practice settings with people experiencing a range of mental health presentations.

Registration & Memberships
Registered Psychologist – Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Clinical Psychology Registrar – AHPRA
Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists
Member of the International Association of Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy

Qualifications & Education
Master of Clinical Psychology –Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology) –Queensland University of Technology
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) –RMIT University
Training in Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment, and Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)

Is this a good fit?

    • recurring relationship difficulties

    • perfectionism, harsh self-criticism, or feeling not good enough

    • anxiety, low mood, or disordered eating

    • stress, burnout, or emotional strain in high-pressure roles

    • uncertainty about who you are, what you need, or how to understand your emotions

    • grief, loss, relationship breakdown, life transitions, or impacts of trauma

    • perinatal adjustment, identity changes, grief, or loss

    • are curious about yourself and open to reflection

    • notice recurring difficulties in relationships, self-worth, or emotions

    • have tried symptom-focused therapy before and found it did not fully meet what you needed

    • are looking for regular, thoughtful therapy that makes room for difficulty, possibility, hopes, losses, and what feels meaningful to you

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Standard Fee
    My fee for a 50-minute individual session is $230.

    Medicare Rebates
    You may be eligible for Medicare rebates if you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your GP or psychiatrist. Medicare currently provides rebates of $98.95 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year under a MHTP. However, therapy may extend beyond 10 sessions.

    Private Health Insurance Rebates
    Private health insurance rebates may be available depending on your level of cover. Please check directly with your insurer to confirm your eligibility and rebate amount.

    Third Party Funding
    Please note that I do not provide services under the NDIS, DVA, WorkCover, or other third-party funding arrangements.

  • No formal referral or diagnosis is required to attend therapy. You can contact me directly to enquire about an appointment. If you wish to claim Medicare rebates, you will need a referral from your GP or psychiatrist.

  • Yes, I am currently accepting new clients.

    I offer appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, subject to availability.

  • I typically offer weekly sessions, depending on individual needs. Regularity can support continuity, depth, and momentum in the work.

    Therapy may be more focused or longer-term depending on your needs. Some people seek therapy for a more specific concern and benefit from a focused period of work (10-20 sessions). Others come with difficulties that are longstanding, recurring, or complex, where longer-term psychotherapy may be more appropriate. We can discuss what may be most useful for you in the first few sessions.

    I do not offer monthly or ad hoc sessions for new clients.

  • The first few sessions involve an initial, collaborative assessment. This includes exploring what brings you to therapy, your current concerns, and relevant aspects of your history, and deciding whether working together feels like a good fit. We will then discuss the most appropriate plan moving forward.

  • Yes. I offer in person sessions in East Melbourne and telehealth for flexible access to therapy for adults in Australia.

  • I do not offer emergency or crisis support.
    If you are in need of urgent assistance, please call 000, Lifeline on 13 11 14, or your local Crisis Assessment & Treatment Team.

  • The full session fee applies for cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment. Telehealth may be an option if you are unwell or unable to attend your scheduled appointment in person.