Amy Hede is a Psychologist based in Essendon. You can find her practice at 176 Buckley Street, Essendon VIC 3040.
Amy works with people who want support with everyday mental health and wellbeing. This can look like stress that builds up over time, feeling low or anxious, or just struggling to cope with life as it changes. She also helps when the main issue is how things are going inside a relationship or within the family.
In many cases, she offers individual therapy sessions for people who want a space to talk things through and work out what helps. Sometimes you might be dealing with tough feelings you can’t quite explain on your own. Other times it’s more about patterns that keep showing up, even when you’ve tried to fix them.
Amy also provides couples counseling. Relationship problems can be small at first and then grow, especially when communication breaks down or when life is putting pressure on both people. Couples therapy can help you slow things down, understand each other better, and find a way forward that feels realistic for your day-to-day life.
Family therapy is another part of her work. Family situations can be hard to untangle, and at times everyone is trying, but it still feels messy. Sessions focus on improving how people manage conflict, handle change, and support each other in ways that actually work at home.
Behavioural assessments are also available. These can be useful when you’re looking for clearer answers about what’s going on and what might help next. The goal isn’t judgement. It’s about getting a better picture, so you and your family can make sense of concerns and plan practical steps.
Amy’s approach is grounded and plain-spoken. Sessions are guided by what you bring in, what you want to change, and what feels manageable. You don’t need to have all the answers before you start. Often it’s enough to say what’s been going on, and take things from there.
If you’re thinking about booking, it can help to bring a few notes about what you want help with and how long it’s been going on. That way, the first appointment can be more useful from the start.