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Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, MA, ACA-L3, Counsellor

Q Soma Counselling

Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Brunswick East, VIC 3057
Not accepting new clients
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Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, MA, ACA-L3, Counsellor
The people I support often identify as LGBTIAQ+, may be questioning around their gender. Many of my clients are also neurodivergent and/or have experienced various forms of trauma and family violence which I am passionate in working alongside kindly, gently and safely. I am also fiercely sex and sex-worker positive! For updated info: www.queersomacounselling.com
Sessions take place on Monday evenings or all day Wednesdays. My name is Jodie (they/she), I'm an experienced Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) and Mental Health Counsellor, based in Naarm on unceded Wurundjeri lands (so-called Melbourne, Australia). I can offer EMDR therapy, ACT, IFS/ego/parts work and MI.
Clients often tell me they know I am a trusted, warm and gentle practitioner who is a kind and direct communicator. What do you need in order to sit and be in this space with me today? Which inner parts would you like to develop or express, where would you like to go and what would you like to be doing? Let's work together to get you there.
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Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Brunswick East, VIC 3057

LGBT Affirming / Confidential Counselling / Warm and Welcoming / Evening and Weekends / Specialist / Sex-positive / Online & In-person
I focus on Addiction, LGBTQ+ and Dual Diagnosis 
$95 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Q Soma Counselling
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, MA, ACA-L3, Counsellor

Practice at a Glance

Currently unable to accept new clients

Brunswick East, VIC 3057

LGBT Affirming / Confidential Counselling / Warm and Welcoming / Evening and Weekends / Specialist / Sex-positive / Online & In-person
I focus on Addiction, LGBTQ+ and Dual Diagnosis 
$95 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $95
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by Bank transfer
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Current price stated is for telehealth. Sliding-scale availability is currently full. In-person session fees will be increasing to $145 in July 2024. Unfortunately I am unable to provide sessions via Medicare. Sliding-scale pricing, & private health support and via NDIS is possible.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, MA, ACA-L3, Counsellor
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
"
Current price stated is for telehealth. Sliding-scale availability is currently full. In-person session fees will be increasing to $145 in July 2024. Unfortunately I am unable to provide sessions via Medicare. Sliding-scale pricing, & private health support and via NDIS is possible.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, MA, ACA-L3, Counsellor
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Jodie Allen
  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Jodie Allen
  • In Practice for 6 Years
  • Membership with EMDRAA Associate / 2023
  • Counselling and Psychotherapy , Masters degree , Graduated 2018
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Trauma processing - EMDR institute trained with regular EMDR supervision. ACT, CBT and motivational interviewing trained and experienced. IFS in-training. I use trauma-informed supervisors from CALD/BIPOC/neurodivergent backgrounds in order to keep my practice on-track and intersectionally aware.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, MA, ACA-L3, Counsellor
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
"
Trauma processing - EMDR institute trained with regular EMDR supervision. ACT, CBT and motivational interviewing trained and experienced. IFS in-training. I use trauma-informed supervisors from CALD/BIPOC/neurodivergent backgrounds in order to keep my practice on-track and intersectionally aware.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, MA, ACA-L3, Counsellor
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Addiction
  • LGBTQ+
  • Dual Diagnosis

Practice Areas

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Bereavement
  • Body Positivity
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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A typical treatment plan may initially look like: taking time to hear your concerns followed by finding strategies to manage challenging emotions, tools and techniques to move towards desired outcomes and a listening ear or a structured and guided session where needed. Frameworks I use include abolitionist, trauma-sensitive approaches and harm reduction. I'm able to provide EMDR trauma processing.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, MA, ACA-L3, Counsellor
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
"
A typical treatment plan may initially look like: taking time to hear your concerns followed by finding strategies to manage challenging emotions, tools and techniques to move towards desired outcomes and a listening ear or a structured and guided session where needed. Frameworks I use include abolitionist, trauma-sensitive approaches and harm reduction. I'm able to provide EMDR trauma processing.
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, MA, ACA-L3, Counsellor
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Deaf Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Mother , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Feminist
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Motivational Interviewing (MI) - A gentle, person-centered approach to exploring your current situation with no pressure on you as a client. Body-oriented therapy - this practice is a wonderful way of utilising the power already within our bodies. Our emotions can be useful tools! I also appreciate EMDR for its gentle power in processing traumatic memories and bringing a sense of life back!
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, MA, ACA-L3, Counsellor
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
"
Motivational Interviewing (MI) - A gentle, person-centered approach to exploring your current situation with no pressure on you as a client. Body-oriented therapy - this practice is a wonderful way of utilising the power already within our bodies. Our emotions can be useful tools! I also appreciate EMDR for its gentle power in processing traumatic memories and bringing a sense of life back!
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, MA, ACA-L3, Counsellor
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3

Location

Primary Location

Brunswick East, VIC 3057

Email us

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Regions

Postcodes

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LGBT Affirming / Confidential Counselling / Warm and Welcoming / Evening and Weekends / Specialist / Sex-positive / Online & In-person
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, MA, ACA-L3, Counsellor
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
"
LGBT Affirming / Confidential Counselling / Warm and Welcoming / Evening and Weekends / Specialist / Sex-positive / Online & In-person
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, MA, ACA-L3, Counsellor
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3