Dr Carrie Stanford is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychologist based in Essendon, VIC. You can find the practice at 176 Buckley Street, Essendon VIC 3040. She provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families, using a calm, practical approach to help people make sense of what’s been going on in their day-to-day lives.
In many cases, people come in when anxiety is starting to get in the way—when worries won’t switch off, sleep gets off track, or things feel a bit too much. Dr Stanford also looks at patterns in thoughts and behaviours, especially when stress, fear, or overthinking have become the default. Sessions can help you spot what’s driving the problem, then work out steps that feel doable rather than overwhelming.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is one of the main tools used in sessions. CBT focuses on the link between how we think, how we feel, and what we do next. It’s not about “positive thinking” only. It’s more about learning skills for real life—like anxiety management techniques, building coping strategies, and changing routines or responses that keep things stuck.
For couples, therapy can be useful when communication breaks down, the same arguments keep coming back, or you’re both finding it hard to feel understood. For families, sessions can support better ways of talking things through at home, especially when stress is affecting relationships. Over time, these conversations can help people feel more grounded and better able to work as a team.
Dr Stanford’s experience comes from working with a range of people and situations in therapy. Her training is in clinical psychology and psychology, which supports the way she combines listening, structure, and practical skills. If you’re looking for a straightforward, supportive place to talk, Dr Stanford offers individual therapy sessions, couples therapy sessions, and family therapy sessions, with CBT-based strategies and anxiety management techniques when they fit.