Tim

Mr Tim Bonaldi

Psychologist

“Tim is a registered Psychologist who works with people from all walks of life. He takes a gentle, warm, and caring approach to help support clients through challenges they may face in life (life transitions, anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism and self-worth issues).”

About Me

Tim offers a warm, gentle space where you can truly be yourself. He helps people from all walks of life unpack challenges like anxiety, perfectionism, and self-worth issues. His caring approach makes it easier to understand people-pleasing patterns and navigate difficult life transitions. Clients value this supportive environment for building confidence and finding a more balanced way forward.

Approach

Sessions feel calm and attentive, inviting gentle curiosity about the patterns that keep you stuck and the small shifts that open space. I work with adults in Melbourne and online in English, pacing each session so we move between focused reflection, practical experiments and clear, manageable next steps you can try between meetings. We track what's actually helping and adjust as needed, keeping the work collaborative and down-to-earth. This way of working tends to suit people seeking steadier confidence and clearer choices during life transitions.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

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

    Learn more about Anxiety
  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • 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
  • 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.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

    Learn more about PTSD
  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

    Learn more about Self-Esteem

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

Qualifications

Monash University

Service Areas

Abbotsford Convent

In-person & Online

Abbotsford

Melbourne, Victoria

Australia

Abbotsford, Melbourne, Australia