Hoarding Counselling in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

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Julie Jensen - Changes in Between (Counselling)
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Eaglemont, VIC 3084
I provide (1) Loss and grief counselling (dying, death, bereavement including companion animal loss; and non-death losses from any life transition including mental health); (2) grief, life, neurodivergent (inc ADHD) & wellness coaching; (3) Organising & productivity consulting (clutter, hoarding, chronic overcommitment, chronic disorganisation).
Do you feel like you are lost in a wilderness of loss and grief and fed up with people telling you to get over it? Have you lost your direction and not sure where you are heading, not living your values and not going anywhere, going in circles, or going backwards? Do you feel that home or work is not how you would like it to be? Do you feel overwhelmed with commitments, a never ending to-do-list and feel in a brain fog? Through counselling, coaching and consulting I can help you to honour your loss, rebuild your life, find your place to meet, acknowledge and accept where you are and where you might want to be.
I provide (1) Loss and grief counselling (dying, death, bereavement including companion animal loss; and non-death losses from any life transition including mental health); (2) grief, life, neurodivergent (inc ADHD) & wellness coaching; (3) Organising & productivity consulting (clutter, hoarding, chronic overcommitment, chronic disorganisation).
Do you feel like you are lost in a wilderness of loss and grief and fed up with people telling you to get over it? Have you lost your direction and not sure where you are heading, not living your values and not going anywhere, going in circles, or going backwards? Do you feel that home or work is not how you would like it to be? Do you feel overwhelmed with commitments, a never ending to-do-list and feel in a brain fog? Through counselling, coaching and consulting I can help you to honour your loss, rebuild your life, find your place to meet, acknowledge and accept where you are and where you might want to be.
(03) 8413 7338 View (03) 8413 7338
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Jan Eppingstall
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Elsternwick, VIC 3185
Over the past 10 years I have studied, worked with, and talked to hundreds of people who suffer with hoarding symptoms.
Are you forever in dread of the doorbell? Do you feel overwhelmed by the way you’re living and wish you could let go of possessions so you can live a full life with less? Or are you ready to let go of a lost loved one's things but don't think you have the ability to handle the raw emotions it will raise? At times our possessions provide us with comfort, remind us of people who have past through our lives, or help us feel in control in a world of chaos and constant change. However, if you are spending hours of your day dealing with, thinking about, or accumulating possessions instead of doing other valuable activities you need help.
Over the past 10 years I have studied, worked with, and talked to hundreds of people who suffer with hoarding symptoms.
Are you forever in dread of the doorbell? Do you feel overwhelmed by the way you’re living and wish you could let go of possessions so you can live a full life with less? Or are you ready to let go of a lost loved one's things but don't think you have the ability to handle the raw emotions it will raise? At times our possessions provide us with comfort, remind us of people who have past through our lives, or help us feel in control in a world of chaos and constant change. However, if you are spending hours of your day dealing with, thinking about, or accumulating possessions instead of doing other valuable activities you need help.
(03) 8613 3453 View (03) 8613 3453
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Edward Nolan Tipton
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Ormond, VIC 3204
This is a private practice, specializing in Mood Disorders, OCD, and Hoarding Disorder. We also specialize in Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, Meditation (non-religious), and Relaxation training. We do not offer services for children or addictive disorders. Clinic is accessible by all transport means (wheelchair accessible) except tram.
This is a private practice, specializing in Mood Disorders, OCD, and Hoarding Disorder. We also specialize in Mindfulness, Hypnotherapy, Meditation (non-religious), and Relaxation training. We do not offer services for children or addictive disorders. Clinic is accessible by all transport means (wheelchair accessible) except tram.
(03) 7500 5283 View (03) 7500 5283
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Anxiety Treatment Australia
Psychologist, MA, MAPS
Verified Verified
Kew, VIC 3101  (Online Only)
Depressed? Anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Been suffering for some time? Relief can be experienced quickly in a confidential, non judgmental, supportive environment. I'm a caring, down to earth, experienced clinical psychologist who can help you overcome :shyness, insomnia, depression, body image issues, PTSD, social anxiety, public speaking anxiety, worrying excessively about health or other issues, OCD, panic attacks, vomit phobia, perfectionism, procrastination and hoarding. Choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision so you are welcome to a free 15 minutes session before making an appointment. Bulk billing available.
Depressed? Anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Been suffering for some time? Relief can be experienced quickly in a confidential, non judgmental, supportive environment. I'm a caring, down to earth, experienced clinical psychologist who can help you overcome :shyness, insomnia, depression, body image issues, PTSD, social anxiety, public speaking anxiety, worrying excessively about health or other issues, OCD, panic attacks, vomit phobia, perfectionism, procrastination and hoarding. Choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision so you are welcome to a free 15 minutes session before making an appointment. Bulk billing available.
(03) 9068 5415 View (03) 9068 5415
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Brooke Lo Giudice
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor with a person-centred and strengths based approach to counselling. I offer a non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and understood and I work on the premise that you as the client have your own innate wisdom to draw on​. As such, I don't impose my ideals and beliefs onto you, but rather support you to draw on your own strengths and wisdom. I have found clients are then able to see the path before them and the steps they need to take to make the changes they are seeking.
I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor with a person-centred and strengths based approach to counselling. I offer a non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and understood and I work on the premise that you as the client have your own innate wisdom to draw on​. As such, I don't impose my ideals and beliefs onto you, but rather support you to draw on your own strengths and wisdom. I have found clients are then able to see the path before them and the steps they need to take to make the changes they are seeking.
(03) 7003 2892 View (03) 7003 2892
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Anna Maxwell
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Newport, VIC 3015
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.
(03) 9000 0866 View (03) 9000 0866
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Trina Fazio
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Northcote, VIC 3070
Whether the problem that has brought you here is something recent, or has been an issue for a long time, I'd like to provide an opportunity for you to feel comfortable to understand your experience more clearly. Perhaps it has been quite difficult to know exactly what help you need, so we will work that out at your pace and build your confidence and emotional capacity to make the positive change that you're after. My nine years experience has included helping people with depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma and addictions.
Whether the problem that has brought you here is something recent, or has been an issue for a long time, I'd like to provide an opportunity for you to feel comfortable to understand your experience more clearly. Perhaps it has been quite difficult to know exactly what help you need, so we will work that out at your pace and build your confidence and emotional capacity to make the positive change that you're after. My nine years experience has included helping people with depression, anxiety, family and relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma and addictions.
0493 024 278 View 0493 024 278
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Julia McCarthy
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Ivanhoe East, VIC 3079
Clinical Psychologist- Julia has over 15 years of experience in the mental health sector including community, clinical and juvenile forensic settings. Julia enjoys working with a range of psychological issues that young people and adults may be experiencing. These may include: trauma, gender dysphoria, personality disorders, self-harm, voices, psychotic illnesses, relationship difficulties, loss and grief, anxiety and depression. Julia also undertakes WPATH assessments for Gender-Diverse people seeking gender-affirming surgery. In addition, board approved Clinical Supervision. Visit us at www.ivanhoepsychologicalservices.com
Clinical Psychologist- Julia has over 15 years of experience in the mental health sector including community, clinical and juvenile forensic settings. Julia enjoys working with a range of psychological issues that young people and adults may be experiencing. These may include: trauma, gender dysphoria, personality disorders, self-harm, voices, psychotic illnesses, relationship difficulties, loss and grief, anxiety and depression. Julia also undertakes WPATH assessments for Gender-Diverse people seeking gender-affirming surgery. In addition, board approved Clinical Supervision. Visit us at www.ivanhoepsychologicalservices.com
0421 400 682 View 0421 400 682
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Ceara Nelson
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Donvale, VIC 3111
I provide personalised evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy in a warm, collaborative and compassionate environment. I firmly believe that everyone has different goals for therapy and I tailor my approach to individual needs and preferences. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders, depression, trauma, emotion regulation issues, relationship issues, grief and life transitions. I am experienced working with specific issues and mood disturbances that occur in the context of ASD and ADHD.
I provide personalised evidence-based assessment and psychotherapy in a warm, collaborative and compassionate environment. I firmly believe that everyone has different goals for therapy and I tailor my approach to individual needs and preferences. I work with a wide range of mental health concerns such as anxiety and anxiety related disorders, depression, trauma, emotion regulation issues, relationship issues, grief and life transitions. I am experienced working with specific issues and mood disturbances that occur in the context of ASD and ADHD.
(03) 7500 5332 View (03) 7500 5332
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Jessica Elberg
Counsellor, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Brighton, VIC 3186
Feeling overwhelmed by life? I am a warm, skilled and experienced counsellor, who will support you through life's challenges, I can help you deal with a broad range of concerns, supporting you to examine your core beliefs and understanding of issues affecting you. Adjusting thoughts, feelings and behaviours through evidence-based counselling techniques creates opportunities for authentic growth and long-lasting change. I will support you in adopting and maintaining effective approaches to any difficulties that your'e experiencing, creating a renewed sense of optimism and well-being.
Feeling overwhelmed by life? I am a warm, skilled and experienced counsellor, who will support you through life's challenges, I can help you deal with a broad range of concerns, supporting you to examine your core beliefs and understanding of issues affecting you. Adjusting thoughts, feelings and behaviours through evidence-based counselling techniques creates opportunities for authentic growth and long-lasting change. I will support you in adopting and maintaining effective approaches to any difficulties that your'e experiencing, creating a renewed sense of optimism and well-being.
(03) 7003 2920 View (03) 7003 2920
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Veronica Ojeda Psychotherapist Life Coach
MPsych
Verified Verified
Bonbeach, VIC 3196
For me is very important treat the person as an integral approach , looking after the inner world of the patients and how is the way can affect to their bodies, treating the psychosomatic illness. I try that the person be able to accomplish their projects, achieve their goals for physically and mentally wellness in the long term. For that I use all my knowledge and different learning techniques for more than 10 years of working with people in a confidentiallity ,respectful and trustful manners. My target is that the person achieve though the psychotherapy to be FREE, INDEPENDENT AND AUTONOMOUS.
For me is very important treat the person as an integral approach , looking after the inner world of the patients and how is the way can affect to their bodies, treating the psychosomatic illness. I try that the person be able to accomplish their projects, achieve their goals for physically and mentally wellness in the long term. For that I use all my knowledge and different learning techniques for more than 10 years of working with people in a confidentiallity ,respectful and trustful manners. My target is that the person achieve though the psychotherapy to be FREE, INDEPENDENT AND AUTONOMOUS.
(02) 4504 0125 View (02) 4504 0125
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Sherridan J Green
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Northcote, VIC 3070
Sherridan is a Gestalt therapist and EMDR therapist, her personal style as a therapist is attentive, compassionate, and supportive. You will experience being listened to and responded to with curiosity and authenticity. She provides a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your deepest concerns. Sherridan supports individuals and couples on journeys of self-discovery through understanding vital areas of their lives, including emotional development, identity, responses to the world, awareness, process of enquiry, living skills, and capacity for self-responsibility.
Sherridan is a Gestalt therapist and EMDR therapist, her personal style as a therapist is attentive, compassionate, and supportive. You will experience being listened to and responded to with curiosity and authenticity. She provides a safe and welcoming space for you to explore your deepest concerns. Sherridan supports individuals and couples on journeys of self-discovery through understanding vital areas of their lives, including emotional development, identity, responses to the world, awareness, process of enquiry, living skills, and capacity for self-responsibility.
(03) 9118 9081 View (03) 9118 9081
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Tanja Ben-Meir
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Camberwell, VIC 3124
I enjoy working with adults of all walks of life, and have gathered experience from young adults in high school settings, across the lifespan, even to the end-of-life stage. I work in a trauma-informed, client centered way integrating approaches from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, while also utilising experiential and mindful methods.
I enjoy working with adults of all walks of life, and have gathered experience from young adults in high school settings, across the lifespan, even to the end-of-life stage. I work in a trauma-informed, client centered way integrating approaches from cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy, while also utilising experiential and mindful methods.
(03) 9118 9020 View (03) 9118 9020
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Elena Manning
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Caulfield North, VIC 3161  (Online Only)
Elena is a registered Psychologist with many years’ experience assisting people manage life stressors and challenges. Elena’s experience stems from years working in various setting to support people struggling with mental health. She utilizes a range of approaches, tailored to meet the individual’s needs, and recognizes that everyone has strengths and capabilities that that can be built on.
Elena is a registered Psychologist with many years’ experience assisting people manage life stressors and challenges. Elena’s experience stems from years working in various setting to support people struggling with mental health. She utilizes a range of approaches, tailored to meet the individual’s needs, and recognizes that everyone has strengths and capabilities that that can be built on.
(03) 9068 5778 View (03) 9068 5778
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Touraj Afshar
Psychotherapist, MSc, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Templestowe, VIC 3106
Touraj is bilingual (English & Farsi) and the founder of Yarra Holistic Healing Centre in Melbourne. For over two decades, Touraj has been providing psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, EFT, Family and Couples and Marriage consultations at his centre. Touraj can provide the support you need to eliminate unwanted behaviour and unhealthy feelings in order to achieve your goals. He has presented workshops on a variety of topics including ‘How to Improve Relationships' and ‘Understanding and managing psychological trauma’.
Touraj is bilingual (English & Farsi) and the founder of Yarra Holistic Healing Centre in Melbourne. For over two decades, Touraj has been providing psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, EFT, Family and Couples and Marriage consultations at his centre. Touraj can provide the support you need to eliminate unwanted behaviour and unhealthy feelings in order to achieve your goals. He has presented workshops on a variety of topics including ‘How to Improve Relationships' and ‘Understanding and managing psychological trauma’.
(03) 8400 0664 View (03) 8400 0664
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Reconnect Healing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Ivanhoe, VIC 3079
People seek Pat's counselling and therapeutic healing services for a variety of reasons incl: • negative experiences intruding upon life • difficulties coping panic or anxiety • feeling low or depression • sadness and grief • difficulties in relationships including break-ups • experiences of violence or abuse • Trauma e.g. car accident, a significant injury, illness, or event • low self-esteem • phobias and fears • chronic pain or fatigue • negative patterns of behaviour • medical traumas • complex trauma & PTSD • LGBTIQ+ transitioning / coming out • job loss • midlife stresses • retirement • feeling dissatisfied with life.
People seek Pat's counselling and therapeutic healing services for a variety of reasons incl: • negative experiences intruding upon life • difficulties coping panic or anxiety • feeling low or depression • sadness and grief • difficulties in relationships including break-ups • experiences of violence or abuse • Trauma e.g. car accident, a significant injury, illness, or event • low self-esteem • phobias and fears • chronic pain or fatigue • negative patterns of behaviour • medical traumas • complex trauma & PTSD • LGBTIQ+ transitioning / coming out • job loss • midlife stresses • retirement • feeling dissatisfied with life.
(03) 8338 1743 View (03) 8338 1743
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Sania Javed
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Deer Park, VIC 3023
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
(03) 7303 3603 View (03) 7303 3603
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Tanya Arabatzoudis
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
I'm a clinical psychologist and founder of Wise Mind Psychology & Wellbeing. I value developing meaningful therapeutic relationships and working collaboratively, to achieve positive outcomes. I'm often asked whether I think people can change. I truly believe people have the capacity to grow, learn and adapt even in great adversity. That's what my greatest goal is. I want to support you to move towards a rich & meaningful life despite what life throws your way.
I'm a clinical psychologist and founder of Wise Mind Psychology & Wellbeing. I value developing meaningful therapeutic relationships and working collaboratively, to achieve positive outcomes. I'm often asked whether I think people can change. I truly believe people have the capacity to grow, learn and adapt even in great adversity. That's what my greatest goal is. I want to support you to move towards a rich & meaningful life despite what life throws your way.
(03) 7003 2839 View (03) 7003 2839
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Kim Thomas
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Rosanna, VIC 3084
Individually tailored sessions to help each person improve their mental health. Flexible, supportive help to grow and change for the better. Kim has worked within the NDIS framework with complex clients and utilises a variety of techniques to give you strategies and insight towards improved mental health. With an interest in trauma, Kim plans to add EMDR training to her skillset this year. As well as rooms and online options, Kim will walk and talk and in some circumstances, travel to clients.
Individually tailored sessions to help each person improve their mental health. Flexible, supportive help to grow and change for the better. Kim has worked within the NDIS framework with complex clients and utilises a variety of techniques to give you strategies and insight towards improved mental health. With an interest in trauma, Kim plans to add EMDR training to her skillset this year. As well as rooms and online options, Kim will walk and talk and in some circumstances, travel to clients.
(03) 8797 2164 View (03) 8797 2164
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Mark Noah Danko
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Coburg, VIC 3058
Mark is a psychologist, couples and family therapist with extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector, providing psychotherapy across the lifespan. Believing that therapy should enhance personal growth and develop strategies for change, Mark’s approach is informed by psychodynamic principles while integrating CBT. He emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, recognizing that psychological growth occurs when this connection is established. The goal of Mark’s counselling practice is to help clients achieve a deeper understanding of themselves leading to more fulfilling and harmonious lives.
Mark is a psychologist, couples and family therapist with extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector, providing psychotherapy across the lifespan. Believing that therapy should enhance personal growth and develop strategies for change, Mark’s approach is informed by psychodynamic principles while integrating CBT. He emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, recognizing that psychological growth occurs when this connection is established. The goal of Mark’s counselling practice is to help clients achieve a deeper understanding of themselves leading to more fulfilling and harmonious lives.
(03) 8338 4340 View (03) 8338 4340
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Hoarding Counsellors

What is the most effective treatment for hoarding?

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) has been well-studied in the treatment of hoarding. This type of therapy includes changing beliefs surrounding possessions, as well as learning how to discard items and reduce acquisitions. The hoarder may also gain much-needed organizational skills. Another useful therapy may be compassion-focused therapy, which can address emotion regulation and negative self-perception.

How long does therapy for hoarding take?

Although treatment can vary, most people demonstrate improvement after 23 sessions, with some showing improvement after just a few sessions. Researchers have developed a 26-session cognitive behavioral program. People who hoard may need “maintenance” sessions over the years if the problem arises repeatedly.

Are there medications for hoarding?

The more commonly-prescribed medications for hoarding are including antidepressants, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs). This can include drugs such as venlafaxine and paroxetine. And because hoarding disorder is related to obsessive-compulsive disorder, medications for OCD, such as clomipramine, may be effective for hoarding as well.

Can hoarding come back after treatment?

Hoarding is a chronic disorder and it can last throughout an individual’s lifetime. Regularly checking in with a psychotherapist can help manage symptoms long-term. A good therapist will help the person learn needed skills including decision-making, organization, and stress reduction. The patient will gain a better perspective and the need to cling to useless items will lessen.