Bita Psychology offers clinical psychology and psychoanalytic services in Kew, providing a confidential space for self-exploration, reflection, and meaningful change. Conveniently located and accessible from Melbourne’s CBD, the practice welcomes individuals seeking to understand their struggles, emotions, and relationships more deeply.
At different points in life, people may find themselves repeating patterns or questioning their desires, asking: “Why do I keep doing this?” or “What do I truly want?” These struggles often relate to identity, relationships, or difficult emotions like anxiety, sadness, or anger. Some may seek support for childhood trauma, ADHD, or complex family dynamics. Others may feel lost in their work, creative pursuits, or personal life, searching for a clearer direction.
Bita’s approach is grounded in psychoanalysis, particularly the work of Jacques Lacan, who expanded upon Freud’s theories to explore the unconscious, language, and subjectivity. Her clinical work helps individuals examine how early experiences, unconscious conflicts, and social influences shape their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Through speaking and reflection, patients can uncover hidden aspects of their suffering, challenge deep-seated patterns, and open new possibilities for change.
Psychoanalytic Practice in Kew
As a psychologist in Kew, Bita Riazati’s psychoanalytic training is connected to the international Lacanian community and the IF-EPFCL school. As a member of several psychoanalytic groups, including Lacan/UK and the Colorado Analytic Forum, she regularly participates in clinical discussions, case supervision, and theoretical study with analysts worldwide. Her practice is supervised by a very experienced analyst from Lacan’s original school (École Freudienne de Paris).
Her extensive experience includes:
- Psychotherapy & Long-term psychoanalytic treatment – for those committed to speaking and working with meanings in speech.
- Psychotherapy: treatment for children’s issues
- Supervision: Lacanian supervision – focusing on how the therapist is implicated in the transference, rather than solely on the patient’s treatment.
- Supervision: Psychoanalytic listening for practitioners – attending to unconscious speech, slips, and repetitions in the patient’s discourse in case consultations.
Bita’s work is informed by over a decade of personal analysis, ensuring her practice aligns with the highest ethical and clinical standards. She sees individuals for both short-term psychological support and long-term psychoanalytic treatment.
Child & Adolescent Treatment in Kew
Bita Psychology offers psychological support for children and adolescents in Kew, addressing emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. With experience working in school settings and providing educational and psychological assessments, Bita tailors her approach to each child’s unique needs.
Children often express distress through behavior, play, or physical symptoms rather than words. Some common concerns parents seek support for include:
- Anxiety & Fears – Social anxiety, school refusal, separation anxiety, or phobias.
- Emotional Regulation – Difficulties managing anger, frustration, or sadness.
- Behavioral Challenges – Acting out, defiance, or struggles at school and home.
- Trauma & Family Stress – Impact of family changes, conflict, or past trauma.
- Learning & Attention Issues – ADHD, concentration difficulties, or academic struggles.
- Identity & Social Development – Concerns about friendships, self-esteem, or identity formation.
Bita’s child and adolescent treatment is grounded in psychoanalytic principles, considering not only immediate symptoms but also unconscious processes, family dynamics, and emotional experiences. Treatment may involve:
- Therapeutic Play & Symbolic Expression – Helping younger children communicate through play, drawings, and storytelling.
- Talk Therapy for Adolescents – Providing a confidential space to explore thoughts, feelings, and identity.
- Parental Guidance & Support – Helping parents understand and respond to their child’s needs.
- School & Educational Support – Collaborating with teachers and schools when necessary.
Appointments & Assessments in Kew:
- Sessions available in Kew for individuals, children, and families.
- Educational and psychological assessments available after discussion.
- Parent consultations to support family dynamics and parenting strategies.