In Person Counselling in Abbotsford, VIC

I have been working as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Private Practice since 2011. My aim is to create spaces of trust for clients to explore the intricacy of their own lives, to identify the fullness and complexity of their experience, to come to terms with themselves, and to release behaviour which no longer serves them. My work is Humanistic, Person Centred and Emotion Focused, and I use the integrative approaches of my training as entry points for us to language, feel, and honour, all that we carry deeply within us.

Life can be hard, uncertain and confusing, and yet there is an expectation that we inherently know how to live and relate well. This is a fallacy. The realms of the personal are complex, made even more complex when two or more lives come together in relationship. Guidance, mentorship, support and education are necessary elements to navigating the vicissitudes of life and relationship. I therefore guide my clients (individuals, couples and other relationships) through a unique exploratory process of understanding, discovery and growth.

I have over 20 years’ experience as psychotherapist, working with Individuals, couples and teens, and in corporate and organisational coaching and psychology. I am also a Clinical Supervisor. I hope to support clients to develop greater self awareness and the practical strategies and tools to create positive changes and to better deal with individual, relationship and life challenges. I have training in EMDR modality, Somatic Experiencing, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems and Attachment based therapy and Strengths based and Positive Psychology.

Sharon has extensive experience working with the full spectrum of mental health challenges, from anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, ADHD. ASD, and chronic illness. Specialising in working with young people, as well as adults, parents and families, Sharon enjoys creating a safe space to explore the tricky places that are keeping you stuck, and find an easier path forward. With compassion and curiosity, Sharon supports each person to build a greater sense of self worth and confidence.

Charlotte is a relationship counsellor who works with couples; she works part-time for Relationships Australia and has a small private practice in Melbourne. She strives to offer a safe haven by building a strong therapeutic alliance with her clients so they feel seen and heard. The emphasis is on warmth, collaboration and transparency with a sprinkling of humour, when appropriate.

Social Sense Allied Health is a therapy practice based in the Wellbeing Centre at Abbotsford Convent (Vic, 3067). We are a team of experts in complexity, dedicated to co-creating a therapeutic alliance to meet your goals. We offer mental health, trauma, functional and behavioural services under NDIS, Victims of Crime, Medicare, Workers Compensation, EAP and Private Health Funds. We also provide clinical supervision for social workers, youth workers, counsellors and other human services professionals. We offer clinical training and professional templates for human services professionals to support their private practice.

I am a registered Psychotherapist with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and have taught embodied therapeutic practice at Esalen Institute and throughout Australia and the United States for the past 6 years. My therapeutic approach draws on evidence-based practices such as Attachment Theory, Gestalt Therapy, Body-Oriented Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-based practice. Therapy with me is always grounded in a person-centred approach that sees you as a whole-person and I always work collaboratively with clients to create a therapy that is bespoke to your needs.

Katherine has availability. Tim is fully booked currently. At In Bloom Psychology, we provide a trauma sensitive service that aims to reduce distress, promote healing and allow people to flourish. The service works with adults from a diverse range of backgrounds. In particular, therapy is provided for life transitions and adjustment issues, complex PTSD and PTSD, anxiety conditions, OCD, self-esteem issues, perfectionism and people pleasing, depression, work stress and burnout, body image concerns and binge eating and chronic pain. Katherine also provides Supervision to registered psychologists and clinical registrars.

Inclusive Mental Health Counselling for women. Are you wondering about reactions you don't like or understand, or why life feels so hard for you while it seems to be easy for others? Are you curious about neurodivergence or navigating a new 'diagnosis' and aren't sure what comes next? Nina believes that mental health isn't 'all in our heads' and our connections, coping skills, access to support, our neurotypes, and the (dis)abilities of our bodies also impact our wellbeing. Nina has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent or neuro-curious women and AFAB folks as they make changes to increase vitality and support recovery.

Do you need guidance, therapy, companionship, help to grieve, to feel heartache, to cry, to decide? A wise perspective, a dependable leaning post? Someone to walk with you by the river? Do you have a question? A deep longing, core concern, recurring problem, an emotional wound, an unmet need? Do you tire of idle chatter and long for a deep yarn with the world, with your tribe? Do you want to make your offering to your tribe and need help to find them? Most saliently, most poignantly, do you seek help to court your wild twin, your Soul? Do you prefer the pain of change to the pain of staying the same? If so, in earnest you are ready.

Caring & non-judgemental counselling for LGBTQIA+ folk. You may have been feeling bad about yourself and have noticed that you have been acting in inauthentic ways. Perhaps you are worried others won’t accept the real you. It’s been difficult to share your self-critical thoughts with others. I help LGBTQIA+ folk with a non-Judgmental and caring space to explore and better understand and process their distress.

My areas of interest are couples counselling, trauma and anxiety. I work primarily using CBT, Schema, EMDR and Gottman Method.

Since 1997, I have operated a private psychotherapy, consulting, and mindfulness teaching practice, often at the same time as working in a community service. I offer ethical, non-judgemental and trauma sensitive spaces where you can speak freely about whatever is on your mind. I have a breadth of experience in working with low mood, anxiety, grief and loss, burnout, parenting, ageing, cultural diversity and more. I have particular expertise in trauma, mindfulness, and the effects of chronic illness. A leader in the community sector, I also provide supervision, training, and organisational consultancy.

I offer neuroaffirming neuropsychological, academic, Autism and ADHD assessment for teens and adults, both via Telehealth and in Abbotsford, Melbourne. I have a strong professional interest in identification of Autism in women and non-binary people, and my assessments take into consideration cultural differences and "masking". I offer follow-up sessions to assist you to process the diagnosis (or absence of a diagnosis), and to implement recommendations. I am experienced in working with the NDIS.

’Integrative Creative Companioning’ was developed after a decade of studying the nature of mind through the fields of yoga, psychology, philosophy and spirituality. Based on the intrinsic interconnection of body/mind/spirit/soul, this approach focuses on integrating expanded experiences through the body, to provide a relaxed resting place for mind- body.

Are you an empathic, sensitive person that is curious about life, and has the courage to deeply explore yourself and your relationships? If you are determined to grow and willing to put the work in, but just needing the tools to manifest real change in your life, I will support you all the way! I offer a warm and safe space where you can gain new insight, process emotions, and achieve your therapeutic goals. I provide both psychotherapy and supervision and take a collaborative and supportive approach in both roles.

Life can be challenging - professionally and personally. Having worked in corporate, private and forensic environments, I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to address current situations and work towards a better life. I love learning about my clients - and tailoring my knowledge/skill based to assist to achieve positive outcomes reduced anxiety, improved sleep, mood, self-esteem/sef-efficacy, phobias, eating disorder and interpersonal effectiveness. Combining counselling, biofeedback/neurofeedback, EMDR & VR to help provide you greater understanding of yourself and others, increased skills and coping strategies.

People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.

Whether you've seen many therapists in your time or this is your first venture into the world of therapy and counselling, it would be my pleasure to support you. Finding a psychologist can be a daunting process, therefore when we meet, I'll provide a calm, relaxed and welcoming environment, and will take the process at your pace. I see adults and young children, and my previous experience as a dancer and teacher brings forth a warm and educational experience to the therapy room.