Aurélia Balpe

Provisional Psychologist

MBA BSc(Hon)Psych, GradDipPsych, GradDipDemog, BEc, GAICD

Clinical Expertise

Worry and stress

Relationship/ Interpersonal Problems

Grief and Loss

Stage of Life Issues

Career Issues

Anxiety

Depression

ADHD

Treatment Approaches

Aurelia supports adults, children, adolescents and their families experiencing worry and stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, life-stage transitions, grief and loss, and career-related concerns.

She works with clients to connect with their deepest intentions and values, and to strengthen inner and outer resources that support physiological regulation, confidence, and inner strength. Her therapeutic approach draws on evidence-based modalities including Relational Gestalt Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Mindfulness and Play-based Therapy

Location & Availability

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
-	Dandenong	-	Dandenong	-

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About

A central focus of Aurelia’s practice is supporting clients to become more embodied and grounded, with increased interoceptive awareness and a stronger sense of self. She supports emotional awareness and regulation, helping clients understand habitual patterns, their origins, and how these continue to shape wellbeing in the present. This work is informed by careful attention to personal history, relational dynamics, and cultural meaning systems, supporting compassionate understanding rather than judgement.

Relationally, Aurelia supports individuals to build and sustain meaningful relationships, deepen connection, and become more present with others, while exploring what may get in the way of trust, intimacy, or authenticity across different cultural and relational contexts.

At the heart of Aurelia’s work is a commitment to supporting clients to cultivate self-awareness, wise self-compassion, and the courage and vitality to engage with life authentically.

She is also an Industry Fellow at Monash University, where she teaches leadership for sustainability, reflecting her long-standing commitment to ethical leadership.

For over thirty years, Aurelia worked in the international humanitarian and development sector across more than fifty countries, including extended periods in low-resource and crisis-affected settings. Her work involved close collaboration with communities and their leaders, local civil society actors, and government agencies, shaping a culturally responsive and context-aware therapeutic approach.

Aurelia is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Victorian Association of Gestalt Practitioners, where she serves as Treasurer and contributes to the development of an accreditation programme for Gestalt therapists. She has served on the Board of Monash Health since 2018 and was previously a member of the Australian Red Cross Victoria Advisory Committee.

Qualifications

Master of Clinical Psychology (Student)

Master of Business Administration

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Graduate Diploma in Psychological Science

Graduate Diploma in Demography

Bachelor of Economics

Advanced Training in Relational Gestalt Therapy