Counselling in Southwest, VIC
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Woven Holistic Counselling is for clients who are ready to move beyond traditional talk therapy. Woven is a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual.
Woven Holistic Counselling is for clients who are ready to move beyond traditional talk therapy. Woven is a safe and compassionate space where clients feel they are a person beyond their symptoms. Christine works holistically to address root causes of your challenges by weaving together her grounding in psychological science and counselling with other modalities, thereby expanding treatment options & allowing them to be tailored to the individual.
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Claire is a Registered Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience working with individuals across all ages from young children, adults through to the elderly. Claire is a compassionate psychologist who will work with you to identify ways to effectively manage your issues and build stronger foundations for life. She has worked with many different presenting issues and has a special interest in peri and postnatal issues, trauma, children and family issues, work issues and workers compensation. Claire can also assist with forensic work or court letters.
Claire is a Registered Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience working with individuals across all ages from young children, adults through to the elderly. Claire is a compassionate psychologist who will work with you to identify ways to effectively manage your issues and build stronger foundations for life. She has worked with many different presenting issues and has a special interest in peri and postnatal issues, trauma, children and family issues, work issues and workers compensation. Claire can also assist with forensic work or court letters.
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I focus on a client-centred approach to understand your individual needs and concerns, your values and goals, and what is important to you. I support clients with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, eating disorders and body image concerns, and neurodivergence.
I focus on a client-centred approach to understand your individual needs and concerns, your values and goals, and what is important to you. I support clients with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, trauma, eating disorders and body image concerns, and neurodivergence.
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Bloom Well-being
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Geelong, VIC 3220
Do you struggle with relationships, with yourself and others? Maybe you find it hard to connect with your emotions or even your body? We value our clients as the expert of their lives, and acknowledge that reaching our for extra support isn't always easy. But our team have spent their entire careers dedicated to ongoing learning to ensure the people who enter our space feel seen, heard and believed. We specialise in supporting those who have experienced difficult childhoods or been exposed to abuse or neglect (physical or emotional).
Do you struggle with relationships, with yourself and others? Maybe you find it hard to connect with your emotions or even your body? We value our clients as the expert of their lives, and acknowledge that reaching our for extra support isn't always easy. But our team have spent their entire careers dedicated to ongoing learning to ensure the people who enter our space feel seen, heard and believed. We specialise in supporting those who have experienced difficult childhoods or been exposed to abuse or neglect (physical or emotional).
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Navigating the intricate landscape of mental health, I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged individuals. From attachment and trauma to anxiety, relationship challenges, career stress, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, self-harm, substance abuse, low self-esteem, ADHD, complex trauma, and BPD – I address a diverse range of concerns. With a compassionate approach, we embark on a healing journey tailored to the unique needs of each individual, fostering resilience and well-being. Together, we navigate the complexities, promoting growth and empowerment in the face of various mental health challenges.
Navigating the intricate landscape of mental health, I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged individuals. From attachment and trauma to anxiety, relationship challenges, career stress, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, self-harm, substance abuse, low self-esteem, ADHD, complex trauma, and BPD – I address a diverse range of concerns. With a compassionate approach, we embark on a healing journey tailored to the unique needs of each individual, fostering resilience and well-being. Together, we navigate the complexities, promoting growth and empowerment in the face of various mental health challenges.
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Friends for Good Counselling and Wellbeing Service
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Geelong, VIC 3220 (Online Only)
The Friends for Good Counselling and Wellbeing Service is a team of dedicated Psychologists and Counselors ready to help with mental health challenges via Telehealth. Our service is inclusive, flexible, affordable and person-centered. The service is run by Friends for Good, a national not-for-profit and all proceeds go towards supporting our free services helping people who experience loneliness and social isolation.
The Friends for Good Counselling and Wellbeing Service is a team of dedicated Psychologists and Counselors ready to help with mental health challenges via Telehealth. Our service is inclusive, flexible, affordable and person-centered. The service is run by Friends for Good, a national not-for-profit and all proceeds go towards supporting our free services helping people who experience loneliness and social isolation.
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If you are wanting to live a better life and need support, then I look forward to talking with you. My professional journey encompasses a diverse range of experiences, including working with people who seek support for stress, anxiety, depression, health issues, adjusting to life changes, parenting support, change to relationships, grief and loss, empty nest, peri and post-menopausal stages, caring for elderly parents etc. My passion lies in working with people of all ages as they navigate life’s challenges and seek positive changes. I have a particular interest in supporting women through mid life and beyond.
If you are wanting to live a better life and need support, then I look forward to talking with you. My professional journey encompasses a diverse range of experiences, including working with people who seek support for stress, anxiety, depression, health issues, adjusting to life changes, parenting support, change to relationships, grief and loss, empty nest, peri and post-menopausal stages, caring for elderly parents etc. My passion lies in working with people of all ages as they navigate life’s challenges and seek positive changes. I have a particular interest in supporting women through mid life and beyond.
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Situated in Bairnsdale, Laura is passionate about providing evidence-based online and in person therapy and developing supportive and compassionate relationships with clients. Laura has additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Guided Self Help, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eating Disorder Specific Training through the National Eating Disorder Collaboration.
Situated in Bairnsdale, Laura is passionate about providing evidence-based online and in person therapy and developing supportive and compassionate relationships with clients. Laura has additional training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Guided Self Help, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Eating Disorder Specific Training through the National Eating Disorder Collaboration.
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Chris Long Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Geelong, VIC 3220 (Online Only)
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. A range of different modalities of therapies are offered for a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, substance use, chronic pain and personality disorders. I work with adults, adolescents, children and families.
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. A range of different modalities of therapies are offered for a variety of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, substance use, chronic pain and personality disorders. I work with adults, adolescents, children and families.
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Hi, I'm Stacey and I am passionate about supporting people to work through challenges, whether these are current or historical. If you are experiencing difficulties and want to manage these in a different way, or maybe you would like to try and understand yourself better in order to make change, then please reach out to discuss your needs. You may just want someone to see and hear you - I passionately believe in creating a safe space for people. Therapy can provide the opportunity for exploration and change.
Hi, I'm Stacey and I am passionate about supporting people to work through challenges, whether these are current or historical. If you are experiencing difficulties and want to manage these in a different way, or maybe you would like to try and understand yourself better in order to make change, then please reach out to discuss your needs. You may just want someone to see and hear you - I passionately believe in creating a safe space for people. Therapy can provide the opportunity for exploration and change.
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Do you sometimes feel like your anxiety is your worst enemy? 3 million Australians are living with anxiety, you are not alone. We have a tendency to villainise anxiety. What if instead of looking at it as the bad guy, we chose to befriend it, listen to it, understand where it is coming from and unravel when it is actually serving us and when it is not? Hi, I'm Anika a registered mental health counsellor with the ACA and I am committed to supporting individuals living with anxiety to reclaim authority over their lives by overcoming the grip of anxiety. My therapeutic approach is integrative and my style is inclusive.
Do you sometimes feel like your anxiety is your worst enemy? 3 million Australians are living with anxiety, you are not alone. We have a tendency to villainise anxiety. What if instead of looking at it as the bad guy, we chose to befriend it, listen to it, understand where it is coming from and unravel when it is actually serving us and when it is not? Hi, I'm Anika a registered mental health counsellor with the ACA and I am committed to supporting individuals living with anxiety to reclaim authority over their lives by overcoming the grip of anxiety. My therapeutic approach is integrative and my style is inclusive.
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Hi, I'm Corey (He/Him), I'm a passionate registered psychologist dedicated to supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a queer and neurodivergent clinician, my personal experiences help me deeply empathise with the challenges my clients face. I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues, including ADHD, gender identity, gender dysphoria, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, family and relationship conflicts, and complex trauma and abuse.
Hi, I'm Corey (He/Him), I'm a passionate registered psychologist dedicated to supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities. As a queer and neurodivergent clinician, my personal experiences help me deeply empathise with the challenges my clients face. I have extensive experience with a wide range of issues, including ADHD, gender identity, gender dysphoria, dissociative disorders, mood disorders, family and relationship conflicts, and complex trauma and abuse.
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Book a FREE 10 minute discovery call. Consulting Rooms in Ballarat and Stawell. Focusing on the needs of individuals in smaller communities and country towns, where there is generally fewer resources available for those who need support. Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviour, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness and Cultural Counselling. I am very much community-minded. Welcome NDIS self-managed clients. Every situation is different, while I have a base rate, please contact me to ask how I can assist you if financial difficulty is an issue.
Book a FREE 10 minute discovery call. Consulting Rooms in Ballarat and Stawell. Focusing on the needs of individuals in smaller communities and country towns, where there is generally fewer resources available for those who need support. Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviour, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness and Cultural Counselling. I am very much community-minded. Welcome NDIS self-managed clients. Every situation is different, while I have a base rate, please contact me to ask how I can assist you if financial difficulty is an issue.
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Brooke Clark Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Geelong, VIC 3220 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Hi! I am Brooke, a Neurodivergent and Neuro-affirming Registered Psychologist. My goal is empowering people to heal and uncover their true, authentic selves. I want to help clients build a life based on their unique values. My practice is: kink, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and gender non-conforming affirming. All people are welcome and celebrated. I work exclusively as a telehealth psychologist, Australia-wide referrals are welcome. I see clients with Medicare plans, NDIS plans and self-funded currently.
Hi! I am Brooke, a Neurodivergent and Neuro-affirming Registered Psychologist. My goal is empowering people to heal and uncover their true, authentic selves. I want to help clients build a life based on their unique values. My practice is: kink, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent and gender non-conforming affirming. All people are welcome and celebrated. I work exclusively as a telehealth psychologist, Australia-wide referrals are welcome. I see clients with Medicare plans, NDIS plans and self-funded currently.
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Hi, I'm Ramona. I've been counselling for 20+ years. I love empowering people and helping them to gain awareness around their emotions and mindset. My approach is based on the Mind, Body and Spirit connection. I believe that we need all parts of us to be working in harmony if we want to experience a life of health and happiness. I see clients in Hoppers Crossing from all over the Western Suburbs for General Counselling and Couples Counselling. I am taking new clients in 2024 and look forward to meeting you.
Hi, I'm Ramona. I've been counselling for 20+ years. I love empowering people and helping them to gain awareness around their emotions and mindset. My approach is based on the Mind, Body and Spirit connection. I believe that we need all parts of us to be working in harmony if we want to experience a life of health and happiness. I see clients in Hoppers Crossing from all over the Western Suburbs for General Counselling and Couples Counselling. I am taking new clients in 2024 and look forward to meeting you.
![Photo of Jager Corvus, AASW, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5bcba0bc-8e6d-45fa-af70-30047749bdd2/1/320x400.jpeg)
I'm a non-binary trans practitioner with a strong interest in relational, complex & collective trauma. I take a generative somatics approach that acknowledges how marginalised bodies are impacted by oppressive systems. I’m also a Masters qualified Social Worker with over 20 years experience working in Community Services (Disability, HIV/AIDS, Youth, AOD, Prison Abolition & LGBTIQA+). I share a cherished alliance with my clients, which holds both gentle vulnerabilities & fierce stirrings. I work with all genders, sexualities, cultures, divergences, abilities.
I'm a non-binary trans practitioner with a strong interest in relational, complex & collective trauma. I take a generative somatics approach that acknowledges how marginalised bodies are impacted by oppressive systems. I’m also a Masters qualified Social Worker with over 20 years experience working in Community Services (Disability, HIV/AIDS, Youth, AOD, Prison Abolition & LGBTIQA+). I share a cherished alliance with my clients, which holds both gentle vulnerabilities & fierce stirrings. I work with all genders, sexualities, cultures, divergences, abilities.
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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 will offer a 30-minute complimentary consultation so you can decide if he is the right therapist for you. 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 will offer a 30-minute complimentary consultation so you can decide if he is the right therapist for you. He has presented workshops on a variety of topics including ‘How to Improve Relationships' and ‘Understanding and managing psychological trauma’.
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Taylor Richards
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Geelong, VIC 3220 (Online Only)
Taylor offers a warm and empathetic approach to therapy and provide evidence-based assessments and interventions to clients from all walks of life. Taylor mainly works with adolescents and adults across a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, pre/post pregnancy, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, relationships and workplace issues. Taylor appreciates that her clients are experts of their own lives, so her goal is to work collaboratively with you to help refine and develop strategies to improve your life outcomes and help you to reach your goals.
Taylor offers a warm and empathetic approach to therapy and provide evidence-based assessments and interventions to clients from all walks of life. Taylor mainly works with adolescents and adults across a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, stress, pre/post pregnancy, life transitions and adjustment difficulties, relationships and workplace issues. Taylor appreciates that her clients are experts of their own lives, so her goal is to work collaboratively with you to help refine and develop strategies to improve your life outcomes and help you to reach your goals.
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Dr Reza Nejad -Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Geelong, VIC 3220
I am a registered clinical psychologist with over 24 years of experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression and trauma. I hold a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Adelaide as well as Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in psychology. I can assist you with a range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, adjustment difficulties, anger management, bullying and harassment, self-esteem issues, self-development, ADHD, eating disorder, OCD, body image issues, couple therapy and grief.
I am a registered clinical psychologist with over 24 years of experience working with individuals with anxiety, depression and trauma. I hold a Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Adelaide as well as Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in psychology. I can assist you with a range of presenting issues including depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, adjustment difficulties, anger management, bullying and harassment, self-esteem issues, self-development, ADHD, eating disorder, OCD, body image issues, couple therapy and grief.
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As a Sexologist and Social Worker, I am here to support clients with a range of presenting difficulties. I offer support to people needing sex therapy, relationship/couples therapy, perinatal therapy, and general counselling. I have expertise in supporting those with sexual function issues, including painful sex, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus and more. I also support people experiencing performance anxiety, body image concerns, relationship issues, sexual assault survivors, sex workers, and those needing support with their gender and sexuality. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to meet client needs.
As a Sexologist and Social Worker, I am here to support clients with a range of presenting difficulties. I offer support to people needing sex therapy, relationship/couples therapy, perinatal therapy, and general counselling. I have expertise in supporting those with sexual function issues, including painful sex, erectile dysfunction, vaginismus and more. I also support people experiencing performance anxiety, body image concerns, relationship issues, sexual assault survivors, sex workers, and those needing support with their gender and sexuality. I provide a warm, safe and non-judgemental space to meet client needs.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Southwest, VIC
100+
Average cost per session
$172
Counsellors in Southwest, VIC who prioritize treating:
85% | Anxiety |
80% | Depression |
72% | Relationship Issues |
71% | Stress |
69% | Trauma and PTSD |
65% | Self Esteem |
55% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
64% | Medicare Rebates |
62% | NDIS |
49% | Bupa |
How Counsellors in Southwest, VIC see their clients
69% | In Person and Online | |
31% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
83% | Female | |
16% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |