Cova Psychology

03/11/2026

Us making sure all our practice rooms have all your sensory needs just in case you feel like reaching over and having a fidget.

At Cova Psychology, we want talking to feel more comfortable and less overwhelming. We put thought into the details of our therapy rooms, including the fidget and sensory tools available during sessions. These can offer different ways to keep your hands busy, which for some people make sitting still and opening up easier.

We know that everyone experiences a space differently, so we enjoy taking the time to consider what we have in our rooms and how these small details can make a difference to the experience of being there.

Whether you visit us at our Melbourne or North Melbourne rooms, or connect with us through telehealth, we aim to make the practical details of accessing a psychologist in Melbourne feel as welcoming and considered as possible.

01/11/2026

Friendships can look different at different stages of life, and the effort between two people will not always be perfectly equal. But when you are consistently the one reaching out, making plans and checking in, it is understandable to wonder whether the friendship is still meeting both of your needs.

You can value a friendship and still reflect on whether you feel valued in return. Sometimes, creating a little space can help you notice the patterns in a relationship and what you need from it.

At Cova Psychology, we understand that friendship difficulties and boundaries can bring up complicated feelings. Our psychologists in Melbourne and North Melbourne also offer telehealth appointments.

Our latest blog, One-Sided Friendship: When You Are Always the One Making the Effort, is now live on our website if you would like to explore this topic further.

29/10/2026

Even those who spend their days supporting others need a moment to pause and recharge.

Here’s a little glimpse of our Cova team enjoying a well-deserved break between helping our wonderful clients and psychologists. We love our team, and enjoy sharing these small moments from everyday life at Cova.

If you’re looking for a psychologist in Melbourne, our team welcomes adults seeking support with a range of emotional and psychological concerns. We offer appointments in Melbourne C*D and North Melbourne, as well as via telehealth.

27/10/2026

Friendships can change gradually, sometimes without a conversation or a clear ending. You might find yourself missing the closeness you once had, while also recognising that the friendship no longer feels the same.

There can be room for both feelings, the fondness for what you shared and the understanding that things have changed. If you're navigating changes in a friendship, our latest blog explores what it can feel like when a friendship slowly fades and nobody names it.

Read more in our blog post "When a Friendship Slowly Fades and Nobody Names It" now live on the Cova Psychology website.

25/10/2026

When someone pulls away in a relationship, it can be difficult to know what it means. Are they needing space to manage stress, withdrawing from the relationship, or preparing to end things?

While these experiences can look similar, how someone communicates about the distance and what happens afterwards can offer important clues. It is also worth remembering that your needs matter too. You can respect someone’s need for space while still wanting clarity about where you stand.

At Cova Psychology, we understand that relationship uncertainty can bring up difficult feelings and questions. Our psychologists in Melbourne and North Melbourne also offer telehealth appointments.

Our new blog explores the difference between taking space, withdrawing and ending a relationship, and what to consider when you are unsure where things stand. Read more on our blog, which is live on our website today.

23/10/2026

Wanting distance from someone doesn’t always mean you want the relationship to end. Sometimes, you need more time alone or less contact to feel less overwhelmed. Other times, the distance may be helping you recognise that something in the relationship no longer feels right.

It can be difficult to make sense of these feelings, particularly when you care about someone and don’t want to hurt them. Giving yourself time to reflect may help you understand what you need and what the relationship means to you.

At Cova Psychology, we understand that relationships can bring up complex feelings. If you’re looking for a psychologist in Melbourne, our team offers appointments in Melbourne and North Melbourne, as well as telehealth.

Our latest blog, When You Want to Put Distance Between You and Someone Else, explores this topic in more detail and is now live on our website if you’d like to read more.

20/10/2026

Sometimes, the hardest part of letting go is living with the unanswered questions. When a relationship ends without clarity or a proper goodbye, it can be difficult to make sense of what happened or find a sense of closure.

You may find yourself revisiting conversations, wondering what could have been different, or grieving a future you thought you would share. It is okay if letting go takes time, even when the relationship has already ended.

Our latest blog explores ambiguous loss and the experience of grieving a relationship that never properly ended. Read more on the Cova Psychology blog, live on our website today.

18/10/2026

Welcome to Cova Psychology’s North Melbourne rooms.
Our therapy room offers a comfortable, thoughtfully arranged space, with soft colours, natural textures and a few personal touches to make the setting feel warm and inviting.
Whether you’re looking for a psychologist in Melbourne or prefer to attend closer to North Melbourne, we offer appointments across both locations, as well as via telehealth.
We look forward to welcoming you to our North Melbourne rooms.

16/10/2026

15/10/2026

Being ghosted can leave you with more than the loss of a connection. It can leave you wondering what happened, replaying conversations and searching for answers that may never come.

When there is no clear explanation, it can be difficult to know how to move forward. You might find yourself questioning your worth or wondering what you could have done differently. But someone else's decision not to communicate does not define your value.

Moving forward does not mean pretending it did not hurt. Sometimes, it means acknowledging what the connection meant to you while learning to live with the unanswered questions.

At Cova Psychology, we explore the emotional experiences that can make relationships and endings difficult to navigate. If you are looking for a psychologist in Melbourne, we offer appointments in Melbourne and North Melbourne, as well as telehealth.

Our new blog, Why Being Ghosted Is So Hard to Let Go Of, is live today. Read more on our website to explore why ghosting can be so difficult to process.