Geriatric and Seniors Counselling in Geelong, VIC
Anna is a registered psychologist and is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents to improve their happiness and wellbeing. Anna has experience working with parents and has facilitated early parenting and attachment-based group programs including Circle of Security and Keeping Your Child in Mind. Anna is committed to building strong, respectful, and collaborative working relationships with her clients. She believes in taking a gentle, person-centred approach so that each client feels heard and understood. Anna supports clients in developing their own insight, self-understanding, and self-compassion.
Anna is a registered psychologist and is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents to improve their happiness and wellbeing. Anna has experience working with parents and has facilitated early parenting and attachment-based group programs including Circle of Security and Keeping Your Child in Mind. Anna is committed to building strong, respectful, and collaborative working relationships with her clients. She believes in taking a gentle, person-centred approach so that each client feels heard and understood. Anna supports clients in developing their own insight, self-understanding, and self-compassion.
With a passion for understanding the intricacies of the human mind and behavior, I embarked on a journey in the field of psychology to make a positive impact on people's lives. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with diverse clients, ranging from adolescents to adults, and addressing an array of psychological concerns. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. My warm and non-judgmental demeanor creates a safe space where clients feel heard, valued, and respected.
With a passion for understanding the intricacies of the human mind and behavior, I embarked on a journey in the field of psychology to make a positive impact on people's lives. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with diverse clients, ranging from adolescents to adults, and addressing an array of psychological concerns. My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from evidence-based practices such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and mindfulness-based techniques. My warm and non-judgmental demeanor creates a safe space where clients feel heard, valued, and respected.
Start Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Geelong, VIC 3220 (Online Only)
Online Therapists
I am a clinical psychologist who works with teens and adult clients experiencing a variety of mental health difficulties. I enjoy working with individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder, mood disorders including depression, anxiety, panic and adjustment, women experiencing perinatal difficulties, life transition periods, perfectionism, older adults, trauma, and grief and loss.
I am a clinical psychologist who works with teens and adult clients experiencing a variety of mental health difficulties. I enjoy working with individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder, mood disorders including depression, anxiety, panic and adjustment, women experiencing perinatal difficulties, life transition periods, perfectionism, older adults, trauma, and grief and loss.
Hello, I'm Natalia. I work supporting adults and seniors through various challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, insomnia, and significant life transitions like job changes, motherhood, or retirement.
Hello, I'm Natalia. I work supporting adults and seniors through various challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, insomnia, and significant life transitions like job changes, motherhood, or retirement.
I also assist older adults to deal with life transitions such as moving into a retirement village, a nursing home, loss of independence just to mention a few.
I am an accredited mental health social worker and work collaboratively with clients to address their goals. I draw on a range of evidence-based interventions to tailor treatment plans to individual needs. I work with adults across a range of different mental health and relational needs. I am particularly interested in working with people experiencing mood and anxiety challenges, depression, and general life stress. I will support you to explore your feelings and behaviours’ through reflection.
I also assist older adults to deal with life transitions such as moving into a retirement village, a nursing home, loss of independence just to mention a few.
I am an accredited mental health social worker and work collaboratively with clients to address their goals. I draw on a range of evidence-based interventions to tailor treatment plans to individual needs. I work with adults across a range of different mental health and relational needs. I am particularly interested in working with people experiencing mood and anxiety challenges, depression, and general life stress. I will support you to explore your feelings and behaviours’ through reflection.
As you become an older adult there are multiple challenging transitions to deal with including a number of life changes that can be difficult to accept.
Hello, are you feeling stuck or facing a difficult decision or experiencing a major life transition with feelings of extreme sadness, hopelessness and or anxiety? For some people, especially the older person it can be a challenging time for you trying to move through change with those persistent thoughts and feelings. My role is to support and guide you through your anxiety, loss & grief, hopelessness or major life transition. Together we can overcome the obstacles you have by noticing whats going on for you. I have a nursing background, this combined with my holistic counselling and life experience I can help you move forward.
As you become an older adult there are multiple challenging transitions to deal with including a number of life changes that can be difficult to accept.
Hello, are you feeling stuck or facing a difficult decision or experiencing a major life transition with feelings of extreme sadness, hopelessness and or anxiety? For some people, especially the older person it can be a challenging time for you trying to move through change with those persistent thoughts and feelings. My role is to support and guide you through your anxiety, loss & grief, hopelessness or major life transition. Together we can overcome the obstacles you have by noticing whats going on for you. I have a nursing background, this combined with my holistic counselling and life experience I can help you move forward.
Ann Cox The Practical Counsellor
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Comfortable working with young adults to elderly.
Lighten your stresses and have someone support you independently. The value I bring is the open and honest conversations entirely to support you and your growth. Let us collaborate together, working on a balance of highlighting your strengths and working on challenges. Slight discount for online/phone sessions.
Comfortable working with young adults to elderly.
Lighten your stresses and have someone support you independently. The value I bring is the open and honest conversations entirely to support you and your growth. Let us collaborate together, working on a balance of highlighting your strengths and working on challenges. Slight discount for online/phone sessions.
Are you worried about your memory, concentration or other thinking skills? As a clinical neuropsychologist, I help people with such problems, whether these are longstanding or new. I am passionate about optimising brain health, and understand the impact of mental health, lifestyle and other factors on brain function. My primary expertise is in assessment of dementias and other causes of thinking difficulties in older adults. I am experienced in managing cognitive difficulties associated with brain injury, stroke, neurological conditions, learning differences, neurodivergences (e.g. ADHD), and psychiatric disorders.
Are you worried about your memory, concentration or other thinking skills? As a clinical neuropsychologist, I help people with such problems, whether these are longstanding or new. I am passionate about optimising brain health, and understand the impact of mental health, lifestyle and other factors on brain function. My primary expertise is in assessment of dementias and other causes of thinking difficulties in older adults. I am experienced in managing cognitive difficulties associated with brain injury, stroke, neurological conditions, learning differences, neurodivergences (e.g. ADHD), and psychiatric disorders.
Stan is a registered clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and membership of the Australian Psychological Society. He has 16 years of training and experience and can speak in both Greek and English languages. He also has experience in working with adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples
Stan is a registered clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and membership of the Australian Psychological Society. He has 16 years of training and experience and can speak in both Greek and English languages. He also has experience in working with adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples
Semra works extensively with adults, older adults, youth, adolescents, couples and families, children and people from culturally diverse backgrounds in a professional, non-judgmental, respectful and sensitive manner.
Semra Durmaz can help with the following issues: Chronic Injury and Pain management, Depression, Panic and anxiety Disorders, Relationship difficulties and family problems, Separation and divorce, Stress, Life crises, Nervous breakdowns, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Loss, grief and bereavement, Issues related to physical assault, sexual assault, Domestic violence, Childhood sexual abuse issues, Sleep problems, Difficulties with self-esteem and self-confidence Physical injury following a car accident or work injury, Migration and adjustment issues, Chronic psychiatric conditions, Gambling
Semra works extensively with adults, older adults, youth, adolescents, couples and families, children and people from culturally diverse backgrounds in a professional, non-judgmental, respectful and sensitive manner.
Semra Durmaz can help with the following issues: Chronic Injury and Pain management, Depression, Panic and anxiety Disorders, Relationship difficulties and family problems, Separation and divorce, Stress, Life crises, Nervous breakdowns, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Loss, grief and bereavement, Issues related to physical assault, sexual assault, Domestic violence, Childhood sexual abuse issues, Sleep problems, Difficulties with self-esteem and self-confidence Physical injury following a car accident or work injury, Migration and adjustment issues, Chronic psychiatric conditions, Gambling
I offer therapy for clients facing post-traumatic stress, grief and bereavement, issues faced by persons from queer communities, ageing-related issues in older adults, intimacy and vulnerability issues in relationships, maladaptive schemas from childhood trauma, and adult ADHD.
I am a clinical psychologist and psychology supervisor. In my 10 years of practice, I have developed skills and experience in offering trauma therapies (particularly to adults with childhood trauma), acceptance-focused therapies, and working with persons from queer communities. I offer a non-judgmental and accepting therapeutic space, where you can feel safe to explore the things that have been hard to figure out on your own. If you’re here, you’ve started looking for help, which is a good first step. Feel free to contact me for a chat, if you think we might work well together.
I offer therapy for clients facing post-traumatic stress, grief and bereavement, issues faced by persons from queer communities, ageing-related issues in older adults, intimacy and vulnerability issues in relationships, maladaptive schemas from childhood trauma, and adult ADHD.
I am a clinical psychologist and psychology supervisor. In my 10 years of practice, I have developed skills and experience in offering trauma therapies (particularly to adults with childhood trauma), acceptance-focused therapies, and working with persons from queer communities. I offer a non-judgmental and accepting therapeutic space, where you can feel safe to explore the things that have been hard to figure out on your own. If you’re here, you’ve started looking for help, which is a good first step. Feel free to contact me for a chat, if you think we might work well together.
I am a Clinical and Counselling psychologist with over 30 years experience working extensively with Individuals, Couples and Adolescents. My areas of expertise include: Relationships and Interpersonal Issues; Anxiety/Depression management; Conflict resolution and Mediation; Self-esteem and Assertiveness Training; Stress Management; Bullying - School and Workplace; Gender/ Sexuality Concerns; Trauma/PTSD; Adjusting to Transitions and Life Change; Grief and Loss ; Anger Management; and Parenting Skills.
I am a Clinical and Counselling psychologist with over 30 years experience working extensively with Individuals, Couples and Adolescents. My areas of expertise include: Relationships and Interpersonal Issues; Anxiety/Depression management; Conflict resolution and Mediation; Self-esteem and Assertiveness Training; Stress Management; Bullying - School and Workplace; Gender/ Sexuality Concerns; Trauma/PTSD; Adjusting to Transitions and Life Change; Grief and Loss ; Anger Management; and Parenting Skills.
Hi there ! Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have over 15 years of practitioner experience, initially as a doctor working in mental health, then as a counsellor and presently, a psychologist.
Hi there ! Thanks for clicking on my profile. I have over 15 years of practitioner experience, initially as a doctor working in mental health, then as a counsellor and presently, a psychologist.
Dr. Kazantzis is a psychologist and board-approved supervisor registered with AHPRA under the clinical scope of practice. He has over 20 years of experience in psychology consulting within public health (inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, specialist cognitive behavior therapy clinics) and primary care contexts. Dr. Kazantzis is also a Beck Institute CBT Certified Clinician (BICBT-CC).
Dr. Kazantzis is a psychologist and board-approved supervisor registered with AHPRA under the clinical scope of practice. He has over 20 years of experience in psychology consulting within public health (inpatient, outpatient, community mental health, specialist cognitive behavior therapy clinics) and primary care contexts. Dr. Kazantzis is also a Beck Institute CBT Certified Clinician (BICBT-CC).
Our philosophy is pretty simple. We believe in you. We want you to be the best version of yourself and we can join you on that journey. Our team at Launch Psychology, Dr. Daniela De Fazio, Dr. Brooke Davis, Dr. Kirrily Rogers and Dr. Ann Sloan, have a practical approach to understanding the psychology of where you are and where you'd like to go. Our focus is on using psychology and neuropsychology frameworks to help you develop the skills and habits to respond flexibly to whatever life deals you.
Our philosophy is pretty simple. We believe in you. We want you to be the best version of yourself and we can join you on that journey. Our team at Launch Psychology, Dr. Daniela De Fazio, Dr. Brooke Davis, Dr. Kirrily Rogers and Dr. Ann Sloan, have a practical approach to understanding the psychology of where you are and where you'd like to go. Our focus is on using psychology and neuropsychology frameworks to help you develop the skills and habits to respond flexibly to whatever life deals you.
Ms Madeleine Mangano is a registered psychologist and currently working towards her clinical endorsement. Madeleine has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, but primarily treats adults. Madeleine has a particular interest in treating anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety, agoraphobia, separation anxiety, phobias, and health anxiety. Madeleine also treats depression and trauma-based conditions. Madeleine also has an interest in supporting people through relational and communicative difficulties.
Ms Madeleine Mangano is a registered psychologist and currently working towards her clinical endorsement. Madeleine has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, but primarily treats adults. Madeleine has a particular interest in treating anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety, agoraphobia, separation anxiety, phobias, and health anxiety. Madeleine also treats depression and trauma-based conditions. Madeleine also has an interest in supporting people through relational and communicative difficulties.
Gretta Daley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carrum, VIC 3197 (Online Only)
I'm an accredited registered therapist (AMHSW), with Medicare rebates available. Having recently undertaken extensive training in Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry approach, I’m enjoying working with people who are keen to connect with themselves somatically, with deep compassion, increased clarity and agency. I prioritise warmth and a safe, non-judgmental space of genuine connection. My approach is person-centred and relational. For this reason, I value working with people with a diverse range of issues, seeing the person first and the presenting problems as aspects of the underlying patterns.
I'm an accredited registered therapist (AMHSW), with Medicare rebates available. Having recently undertaken extensive training in Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry approach, I’m enjoying working with people who are keen to connect with themselves somatically, with deep compassion, increased clarity and agency. I prioritise warmth and a safe, non-judgmental space of genuine connection. My approach is person-centred and relational. For this reason, I value working with people with a diverse range of issues, seeing the person first and the presenting problems as aspects of the underlying patterns.
A central value of mine is being client centred. Therefore your needs and preference are primary. I am committed to assisting clients from the therapy approach that best fits their needs.
A central value of mine is being client centred. Therefore your needs and preference are primary. I am committed to assisting clients from the therapy approach that best fits their needs.
I specialise in grief and loss ,anxiety, trauma, depression, self esteem, guilt and shame. My approach is holistic, recovery oriented and person centred. My attempt is to ensure client safety and emotional recovery. With my experience in this industry, I have supported clients dealing with various kinds of complex mental health issues. It gives me a moral responsibility to support clients in their road to recovery and also deepen my understanding of client needs and their wellbeing journey.
I specialise in grief and loss ,anxiety, trauma, depression, self esteem, guilt and shame. My approach is holistic, recovery oriented and person centred. My attempt is to ensure client safety and emotional recovery. With my experience in this industry, I have supported clients dealing with various kinds of complex mental health issues. It gives me a moral responsibility to support clients in their road to recovery and also deepen my understanding of client needs and their wellbeing journey.
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Geriatric and Seniors Counsellors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, dementia, and physical mobility challenges.
How can geriatric therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
How is counselling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
Many aspects of geriatric counselling are similar to counselling in younger age groups; in general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. However, therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
Can geriatric counselling help people who suffer from dementia?
Counselling can be highly effective for aging adults with dementia. While some therapists specialising in dementia may work with clients solely on topics surrounding memory loss, they can also assist clients with conditions that may co-occur at old age, such as anxiety or depression. Counsellors specialising in working with older adults can also offer an objective assessment of a client’s functioning or disease progression to caregivers, and they may be particularly knowledgeable about community resources that may benefit dementia clients and their families. Therapists specialising in dementia may also be trained in specialised forms of therapy for memory loss, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)—which can help mentally stimulate dementia clients to preserve cognitive functioning.