Madeleine

Dr Madeleine Paige, DPsych

Psychologist

I help people struggling with depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions by providing a non-judgemental, compassionate space to work through issues.

About Me

I help people navigate the complexities of depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. I offer a calm, non-judgemental space where you can gently explore your thoughts and feelings. This compassionate environment is ideal if you are seeking to understand your struggles. We can work together to develop new ways to cope, finding clarity and a path forward.

Approach

Sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace: we check in, clarify what matters most, and try small experiments or skills tailored to your life. I offer remote, secure appointments from my home office in Melbourne, Australia; with focused work both in-session and via brief between-session practices. Using structured, evidence-based techniques I map patterns linked to mood and anxiety and build practical strategies you can use day-to-day. This way of working often suits adults seeking clear, compassionate support to regain steadier footing.
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Basic Information

Online Only

Services

I help people struggling with depression, anxiety and other mental health conditions by providing a non-judgemental, compassionate space to work through difficulties together, build insight and learn practical skills to better manage challenges in your life. I can help you with: Anxiety, Panic & Stress: General and/or social anxiety, agoraphobia, specific phobias, panic, and persistent feelings of stress. Trauma & Grief: Trauma and difficult life experiences and/or relationships, and persistent grief. Depression & Mood Concerns: Persistent low mood, feeling flat or empty, difficulty accessing joy and/or persistent irritability. Difficulty Managing Emotions: Challenges with identifying, safely experiencing and regulating intense emotional states (e.g. anger). Adjustment: Difficulties adjusting to a major life transition (e.g. parenthood, medical diagnoses, loss, etc.) Identity, Self-Esteem & Growth: Inner critic, low self-worth, and identity or developmental changes. Perinatal Mental Health: Perinatal anxiety and depression, and/or difficulties with parent-infant attachment. Substance Use & Addictions: Issues with substance use, misuse and addiction. Health & Medical Concerns: Managing health-related distress, medical adjustment, chronic illness support & pain management. Career, Academic & Life Transitions: Navigating work-related stress, burnout, career pivots, or workplace culture challenges. Neurodivergence & ADHD: Understanding and managing your neurodivergent brain and developing helpful strategies. I have additional experience working with young adults, women and creative professionals. I am also a member of the LGBTQI+ population. If you are part of any of these communities, I welcome you to my practice wholeheartedly (though if you are not, you too are welcome, of course).

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

    A form of therapy that teaches acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings while guiding action aligned with personal values.

    Learn more about ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
  • Addiction Counselling

    Counselling specifically focused on substance use or behavioural addictions, addressing the psychological drivers and patterns of dependence.

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  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

    A structured therapy that combines cognitive behavioural techniques with mindfulness, designed to help people regulate intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Pain Management

    Psychological approaches to chronic pain that address the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions of living with persistent pain.

  • Personality Difficulties & Diagnostic Assessment

    Assessment of long-standing patterns in thinking, feeling, and relating that cause persistent distress, used to clarify diagnosis and guide treatment.

  • Psychological & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, map a person's cognitive and emotional profile, and guide treatment planning.

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  • Psychometric Testing

    Standardised tests that measure cognitive abilities, personality traits, or emotional functioning, used to support diagnosis and inform treatment.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

    Learn more about Mood Disorder
  • Postnatal or Perinatal Depression

    Depression occurring during pregnancy or in the months following childbirth, affecting mood, energy, bonding with the baby, and daily functioning.

    Learn more about Postnatal or Perinatal Depression
  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

Professional Title:

  • Psychologist

    A professional trained to assess and treat mental health conditions using evidence-based psychological methods.

Credentials

Registrations

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Psychologist

Registration: PSY0001821840

Qualifications

Doctor of Psychology (DPsych)

Monash University

Memberships

Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Full Member

Service Areas