Belinda Maher

(B.Arts (Honours), B.Ed, Master Social Work)

Belinda is a child and family mental health and trauma clinician, teacher, EMDR & Play Therapist. She specialises in supporting children, adolescents and their families/carers. 

She has over 15 years of experience working in trauma-informed and neuroaffirming contexts, including:

– as a perinatal mental health counsellor;

– as a clinician in a sexual assault & family violence service;

– as a mental health practitioner at an SDS (Special Developmental School) for the Victorian Department of Education

– as a senior clinician in a child neuropsychiartic unit at a major Children’s Hospital.

Belinda specialises in the treatment of trauma, and is particularly passionate about the use of Playful EMDR. She has, however, undertaken exstensive additional training across a range of modalities to ensure her therapetic approaches are evidence-based, best-fit, neuroaffirming and child-and-family centred. Most recently, Belinda has undertaken specialist training in undertaking EMDR with chronically traumatised children.

Belinda currently offers clinic based & telehealth services for young people and families in  Melbourne. 

Your Counsellor

Qualifications & Certifications:

  • Master of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Education
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
  • Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
  • Certified Facilitator of LEGO® Based Therapy
  • Certified Child-Centred Play Therapist
  • Certified Filial (family play) Therapist
  • Certified Social Work Supervisor
  • EMDR Therapist – Level 1 & 2

Appointments & Fees

Child and Adolescent Services

Play Therapy (Child & Family), Counselling, EMDR, Parent Support & Advocacy

ECEI/NDIS funding

Accepting Self- & Plan-Managed Clients
as per NDIS price guide for
2025-2026

Private funding*

from $220


*Medicare rebates available with a Mental Health Care Plan

Please note: Belinda works on Tuesday, Thursday & Friday during school hours.

Private health rebates may also be available – check with your provider regarding coverage for Mental Health Social Worker benefits.

 Please contact Belinda for further details. 

Professional Services:

Professional Development/Training

Please get in touch for a free consultation to discuss your needs

Medicare rebates through the Better Access Scheme/Mental Health Care Plan may be available.
NDIS Self- or Plan-Managed clients welcome.
Please contact Belinda for further information.

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