About Us

East Melbourne Psychology is a practice of highly qualified Clinical and Counselling Psychologists with years of experience counselling individuals, couples and families. All of our psychologists have a minimum of 6 years tertiary training and at least 5 years of supervised practice and are accredited members of the Australian Psychological Society.

The team at East Melbourne Psychology is:

Nigel Denning Grad Dip Psych, MPsych, MAPS, MASH.

Nigel Denning is a counselling psychologist specialising in relationship and performance.  He has worked with a broad range of people including high achieving individuals ranging from top level athletes, corporate executives, professionals and performers over the last 10 years in private practice.  Good relationship is the key to life quality: creating balance in life activities and allowing for long term sustained success.  Good relationship begins with the self and extends to others:  professionally, socially and intimately.  Nigel works with individuals, couples and groups, helping people generate a deeper understanding of themselves and their environment.  He uses a range of traditional psychological skills including current evidence based techniques and applies them to what are very often quite complex issues.  Nigel’s approach is person centred and growth oriented: he provides a space in which people can explore themselves and their potential, understanding the perennial knowledge that healing and awareness comes from within.  Nigel has established and run clinical programs for anxiety, anger, trauma, mindfulness and relationships.  He has taught and presented in a number of forums.

Sara Van Hecke Grad Dip Psych, MPsych, MAPS(Clin).

Sara is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in relationship work, women's anger management, parenting issues, women’s issues, and grief issues.She has a strong interest in complimentary health in relation to breast cancer and helping women come to terms with this particular diagnosis. She has also worked extensively with women experiencing family violence. Sara strives to provide a non-judgmental warm atmosphere with a focus on working collaboratively with each client to bring about positive change in his or her circumstances.

Dr Karen Weiss Dip. Ed Psych, MPsych, DPsych, MAPS(Clin), VAFT.

Dr Karen Weiss is a Clinical Psychologist with a specialty in family relationship work. She is also a clinical supervisor, mentor and trainer with over 20 years experience in both corporate and community settings. Her clinical approach is preventative and solution oriented utilizing a combination of systemic, mindfulness based, cognitive behavioural and emotion focused techniques. She has a strong interest in wellness and healthy lifestyle and strives to incorporate an holistic view in all her work.

We also have other psychologists at East Melbourne Psychology specialising in a range of personal issues including eating disorders, crisis support, recovery after serious illness including cancer, and performance anxiety. Feel free to contact us to discuss your needs and we will match you to the appropriate psychologist.