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Philip Yazbek 
Melbourne psychologist

EMDR & Trauma therapy

Practical, relational  therapy for meaningful change.

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Can therapy actually help?

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You might not even know how to explain what's going on. You just know you don't feel like yourself.

Maybe you're tired all the time, snapping more than you want to.

Maybe someone close to you has said, "Something has to change."

You don't need the right words. You don't need to understand how therapy works.

You just need a place to start...

Individual Sessions

A compassionate, trauma-informed practice dedicated to change and recovery. Be it general life difficulties causing anxiety and depression or more complex needs around trauma.

Trauma Assessment

A thorough and compassionate evaluation of past experiences to understand their impact on your current emotional well-being and life trajectory.

Emotional Regulation

Equipping you with practical tools to manage emotions, foster self-regulation, and build resilience. 

Change

Setting goals to create change in your environment, relationships, and perspective.

How I Work

My approach is collaborative and flexible, creating space to slow down and explore what’s beneath the surface. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, and grief, as well as those managing life transitions and trauma.

Drawing on EMDR and evidence-based methods tailored to your needs, I offer support for identity, sexuality, and professional challenges. Having worked internationally, I welcome clients from all backgrounds to my practice.

I can help with

Here are some of the concerns that I most often support people with:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life adjustments
  • Impact of trauma
  • Men’s mental health

Referrals

  • Medicare
  • DVA (veterans)
  • Private referrals
  • Health Insurance Referrals 

Get in Touch

Whether you have specific questions about therapy or are ready to schedule your first individual session, please use the form below. 

Make an inquiry

If you’re considering getting in touch, you’re welcome to complete the form below with only the information you feel comfortable sharing. I aim to respond within 1–2 business days to discuss availability and whether working together feels like a good fit.

Therapy preference

This form is not monitored for emergencies. If you require urgent support, please contact emergency services (000) or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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