Psychoanalytic and Psychodynamic

"Psychoanalytic therapy does not create possibilities; it only removes obstacles." Sigmund Freud (1915)

Welcome to Bita Psychology: Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis Melbourne

Bita Riazati is a psychoanalyst in Melbourne and registered psychologist in Hawthorn / Kew and psychologist in Belgrave. Psychoanalysis Melbourne and psychoanalytic therapies are talking therapies. People come to sessions, and we talk. Psychoanalysis is a talking therapy centered on the unconscious. A person comes to the session to speak, and through the act of speaking and working through, unconscious meanings emerge over the sessions. Psychoanalysis does not impose predefined solutions but instead allows what is not immediately evident to come into expression over time, creating the possibility for something different to emerge.

One’s difficulties may be intertwined with love / relationships, which underpins all human interactions. Indeed, love serves as the core driving force in our everyday relationships - whether they are romantic, familial, or professional, and it also plays a crucial role in the therapeutic process. Importantly, the way we were loved by our parents and families during childhood significantly shapes our adult relationships. This influence extends beyond personal connections to impact our hobbies, careers, and even how we experience our bodies. Essentially, our self-perception affects how we relate to others, often without our conscious awareness.

Freud recognised love as a pivotal aspect of therapy, coining the term 'transference' to describe this phenomenon. While animals may focus solely on survival, humans seek fulfillment through connections and communication. However, conversations with friends sometimes fall short, leaving us feeling misunderstood. We often assume we have a clear understanding of ourselves and our desires, but this can lead to further confusion.

This is where psychoanalysis sets itself apart: Psychoanalysis is centered on the unconscious, and our work unfolds by meeting in sessions to talk. In the therapeutic setting, I am here to listen without judgment. I create a space where you can express your thoughts and experiences freely. This initial stage is just the beginning of our collaborative work, aimed at uncovering what might be troubling you. We'll commence with some preliminary interviews to facilitate this process and to get it flowing.

Appointments

+61 433 781 919

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BOOKINGS

Hours

Monday - Friday:
11 AM to 10 PM

Limited evening appointments available.

Location

Online / Australia
Hawthorn
Belgrave

Referral

Optional. Medicare rebate available with a valid referral. FAQs

Fees

Fees apply. Rebate may be available. FAQs

Book Appointment

Appointments are offered based on current openings, respecting the unique timing and readiness for each individual's work. You're welcome to contact Bita, and together, we can work out what may be troubling you.

Bita Riazati's Memberships and Affiliations

Psychologist
Board-Approved Supervisor - for training psychologists
Member of Australian Psychological Society (MAPS, APS)
Member of Colorado Analytic Forum (IF-EPFCL School)
International Member of Lacan/UK
Member of The Association For Psychosocial Studies

Psychoanalyst Melbourne: Disorders & Conditions Treated

The psychoanalytic psychotherapy approach transcends reductionist methods, mere labels, disorders, and symptoms. It invites understanding and fosters movement in the therapeutic experience through the act of speaking, the psychoanalyst's listening, and the process of working through in therapy.

As a practicing psychoanalyst in Melbourne, people often reach out to me when other therapies haven’t provided the relief they seek, feeling that their difficulty and suffering require a different approach to treatment. Read a blog post on Lacanian Psychoanalysis.

I offer treatment for a range of disorders for which people may have received diagnoses:

ADHD, attention & memory problems
Addictions & alcohol issues
Depression, grief & sadness
Anxiety, shame, trauma & guilt
Obsessions & Compulsions (OCDs)
Children's problems & parenting skills
Sex & relationships
Bipolar disorder

Information About Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis in Melbourne - My Approach

My Work With You

In treatment, the psychoanalyst in Melbourne seeks to unveil the richness of the ongoing body of work, representing it in a way that invites engagement through desire (unconscious dialogue) rather than judgment. This approach transcends reductionist methods, mere labels, disorders, and symptoms, inviting understanding and facilitating movement in the therapeutic experience and working through in therapy.