Life Coaching Counselling in Maribyrnong, VIC

The supremacy dream has left us frozen, fragmented and disconnected from ourselves, others, and our ecosystem. Working through our body allows us to touch our vital force of life and come closer to our true desires and dreams. When we feel a sense of safety and belonging within ourselves, we enter into deeper intimacy with our wider webs of love - to our kin, the earth and the cosmos. In a world where the dominant narrative is to hustle more to accomplish your dreams, as your somatic coach, I am here to help your nervous system work less hard so you can relax into your Being and trust your inner inklings for what’s next.

I currently have availability to take on some new clients. I support individuals with a broad range of clinical needs in a non-judgmental, neuro-affirming and holistic way, utilising evidence based treatments. I provide a nurturing and safe space, and use a strength based, supportive and collaborative approach. My goal is to assist individuals in gaining greater insight and self-awareness, to enhance their emotional well-being, with the aim of supporting individuals to reach their full potential and thrive.

I am experienced in providing effective treatment for a range of mental health conditions including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, low self-esteem and relationship difficulties, life transitions and personal coaching. I strongly believe in a person-centred and evidence based approach.

My distinct focus lies in empowering individuals grappling with loneliness, fostering meaningful connections, and enhancing well-being. Through therapeutic sessions, together, we work on mental health concerns like depression, anger and anxiety while empowering you to cultivate social skills, rebuild self-esteem, and navigate life transitions. Common challenges include relationships breakup, interpersonal conflicts/connection, career crossroads, social anxiety, intimacy, boundaries, workplace bullying and harassment, postnatal integration, racism, lack of life goals & purpose, depression, performance anxiety, burnout, and recovery.

My approach to therapy is progressive and inclusive. I am passionate about working with clients to build a sense of curiosity, flexibility and resilience. If you are keen to build self-understanding, connection to others, or joy in the everyday, we may be a great fit. I have a special interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals navigating life changes, as well as adults who have experienced trauma - attachment based or following difficult life events. My approach to each client is holistic and evidence-based; I am to nurture individual strengths while also addressing areas of need.

I am a person centred therapist who values assisting people to empower themselves to reach their full potential by knowing themselves and their strengths and limitations better, by nurturing a better relationship with themselves, identifying their values, and setting meaningful goals that give them clarity, direction, and purpose in life. My therapeutic approach provides psycho-education and skills that build resilience in the face of life's inevitable challenges, and live the most fulfilling and meaningful lives possible.

I am a psychologist with extensive experience across a range of corporate and educational settings. I provide a safe and supportive environment in which to explore and resolve challenging personal and relationship issues. I have a passion for working with couples, people looking to overcome trauma, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, anger and grief. I want to help you achieve a better understanding of why you feel the way you do, why you think in a particular way, and to challenge and shift behaviour patterns which are holding you back from experiencing a more connected, fulfilled and meaningful life.

Isabella is skilled in working with children, adolescents and adults to empower them with the support and tools required to overcome their challenges and achieve their goals. Isabella has a particular interest working with clients experiencing life transitional issues and childhood trauma. Isabella is experienced in working with clients under the NDIS and Employee Assistance Program. Isabella has experience working with a wide range of adults facing unique challenges.

Amanda is a kind and patient person-centred clinician who enjoys supporting clients to thrive. Her work is predominantly informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with the intention of creating meaningful and sustainable change in the life domains most important to each client. She encourages clients to embrace their individual strengths and work toward their unique value-aligned goals. Amanda is committed to fostering a collaborative therapeutic environment that connects, uplifts and enables human excellence - whatever that looks like for each client.

I intend to bring a warm and compassionate approach with my clients, aiming to cultivate a collaborative and safe space for the expression of each individual’s unique needs. My particular interests range between adjustment to challenging life circumstances, low self-esteem, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, anxiety-related issues (i.e. stress, social anxiety, and generalised anxiety disorder), autism, trauma, depression, and mood disorders. I migrated from Spain in 2017 therefore can offer counselling sessions in English, Spanish and Catalan.

Michael came to study psychology as a mature age student, completing his studies part time at Swinburne and Victoria University during the 80’s and 90’s. He believes that coaching, counselling or psychotherapy needs to be tailored to each individual. This has led him to develop skills in a number of different approaches over his twenty years in practice. Growing up in a Victorian country town in the middle of last century he experienced both the State and Catholic school systems before serving as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy during the Vietnam era.