Addiction Counselling in 3195

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Brett Fernandez
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Mordialloc, VIC 3195
Psychotherapy with me will address problems with anxiety, avoidance, depression, anger, stress, self-esteem, sleep, regulation, attention, grief, trauma, neglect, addiction, obsession, compulsion, psychosis, communication, relationships, identity, personality, transitions, growth and more!.
Warm, responsive, individualised psychotherapy and guidance for anyone, no matter where you are in your mental health journey. Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups - all welcome! Much of our work will involve processing our past in a safe and comfortable setting in the presence of an attentive ear, all the while recognising how we want to live our best lives in line with our goals and values today. Learn to be happy, healthy, and content with yourself and your loved ones!
Psychotherapy with me will address problems with anxiety, avoidance, depression, anger, stress, self-esteem, sleep, regulation, attention, grief, trauma, neglect, addiction, obsession, compulsion, psychosis, communication, relationships, identity, personality, transitions, growth and more!.
Warm, responsive, individualised psychotherapy and guidance for anyone, no matter where you are in your mental health journey. Individuals, Couples, Families and Groups - all welcome! Much of our work will involve processing our past in a safe and comfortable setting in the presence of an attentive ear, all the while recognising how we want to live our best lives in line with our goals and values today. Learn to be happy, healthy, and content with yourself and your loved ones!
(03) 8771 5671 View (03) 8771 5671
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Lukas Winward Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Parkdale, VIC 3195
I relish the opportunity to work with teens and young people aged between 8 to 25 years old and their families. My approach is a blend of Counselling, Mentoring and Coaching and I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship. I use outreach (I come to you) as a tool to help connect and I like walking and talking sessions. I am very passionate about working and collaborating with young people and believe that early intervention is key to positive outcomes. I look to build capacity and work on building a strong and diverse took kit of coping strategies. I offer a tap in tap out service. Hit me up for more info.
I relish the opportunity to work with teens and young people aged between 8 to 25 years old and their families. My approach is a blend of Counselling, Mentoring and Coaching and I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship. I use outreach (I come to you) as a tool to help connect and I like walking and talking sessions. I am very passionate about working and collaborating with young people and believe that early intervention is key to positive outcomes. I look to build capacity and work on building a strong and diverse took kit of coping strategies. I offer a tap in tap out service. Hit me up for more info.
(03) 8771 5601 View (03) 8771 5601
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Kay Wise
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mordialloc, VIC 3195
I'm passionate about Counselling and supporting people who are experiencing challenging times with their mental health, family violence, trauma related issues, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, healthy/unhealthy relationships, anger management, addictions, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, grief and loss, life challenges, disabilities ,work or carer challenges, and parenting skills, . Building on their strengths and teaching strategies such as EFT, Breathwork & grounding to build confidence and improve coping skills, giving clients a voice to feel heard and walking alongside them through their healing journey to reach their goals.
I'm passionate about Counselling and supporting people who are experiencing challenging times with their mental health, family violence, trauma related issues, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, healthy/unhealthy relationships, anger management, addictions, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, grief and loss, life challenges, disabilities ,work or carer challenges, and parenting skills, . Building on their strengths and teaching strategies such as EFT, Breathwork & grounding to build confidence and improve coping skills, giving clients a voice to feel heard and walking alongside them through their healing journey to reach their goals.
(03) 5907 5000 View (03) 5907 5000
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Minded Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Parkdale, VIC 3195
Minded Psychology is a small private practice by the beach in Beaumaris. We take an integrative approach when treating mental health conditions. This means we consider the whole person when assessing psychological need and not just the symptoms of disease. Minded Psychology values the mind-body connection and places focus on the stages of human development. We also look at the impact that lifestyle can have on mental health issues and tailor treatment accordingly.
Minded Psychology is a small private practice by the beach in Beaumaris. We take an integrative approach when treating mental health conditions. This means we consider the whole person when assessing psychological need and not just the symptoms of disease. Minded Psychology values the mind-body connection and places focus on the stages of human development. We also look at the impact that lifestyle can have on mental health issues and tailor treatment accordingly.
(03) 7500 5138 View (03) 7500 5138
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Rebecca Pike - Lyfetree Therapy
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Waterways, VIC 3195
EMDR Trained, IFS Informed, Grief Certified, Trauma Informed. I am a discerning, warm, inclusive therapist, here to care for and help you to reprocess trauma.  I am a qualified, trained and registered psychotherapist with lived experience of trauma recovery.  In my work I use therapies such as parts therapy (IFS), EMDR and narrative therapy to help you along your healing journey.  I find these therapies combined with guidance have been able to help my clients work through traumatic events they have experienced throughout life.  I am privileged to be able help people transform their painful memories.
EMDR Trained, IFS Informed, Grief Certified, Trauma Informed. I am a discerning, warm, inclusive therapist, here to care for and help you to reprocess trauma.  I am a qualified, trained and registered psychotherapist with lived experience of trauma recovery.  In my work I use therapies such as parts therapy (IFS), EMDR and narrative therapy to help you along your healing journey.  I find these therapies combined with guidance have been able to help my clients work through traumatic events they have experienced throughout life.  I am privileged to be able help people transform their painful memories.
(03) 5906 7487 View (03) 5906 7487
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Accolade Psychotherapy Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Mordialloc, VIC 3195
Shraevani has over 25 years’ experience in clinical mental health as a clinician and as a leader. She has worked in public health and as a private practitioner. She has a practical and compassionate approach to therapy. Shraevani is trained in a number of evidence based therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to, CBT – cognitive behaviour therapy, EMDR – eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy, MBCT – Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, SFT – Solution Focused Therapy, Brief Therapy, EFT and Systems. She provides therapy for relationship problems/difficulties, anxiety, depression and other life stresses.
Shraevani has over 25 years’ experience in clinical mental health as a clinician and as a leader. She has worked in public health and as a private practitioner. She has a practical and compassionate approach to therapy. Shraevani is trained in a number of evidence based therapeutic modalities including, but not limited to, CBT – cognitive behaviour therapy, EMDR – eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing therapy, MBCT – Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, SFT – Solution Focused Therapy, Brief Therapy, EFT and Systems. She provides therapy for relationship problems/difficulties, anxiety, depression and other life stresses.
(03) 7020 2725 View (03) 7020 2725
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Luke Carolan
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Mordialloc, VIC 3195  (Online Only)
I enjoy helping adolescent and adult clients discover there is an alternative to the life of distress and discomfort quite often being experienced in the lead up to engaging with mental health support. I work with people who are experiencing low mood and/or low motivation, difficulties adjusting, stress, anger, confusion or worry, to empower them to discover their strengths whilst developing insight into their presentation. I also offer ADHD assessment at a location in Frankston.
I enjoy helping adolescent and adult clients discover there is an alternative to the life of distress and discomfort quite often being experienced in the lead up to engaging with mental health support. I work with people who are experiencing low mood and/or low motivation, difficulties adjusting, stress, anger, confusion or worry, to empower them to discover their strengths whilst developing insight into their presentation. I also offer ADHD assessment at a location in Frankston.
(03) 5909 9935 View (03) 5909 9935

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Addiction Counsellors

What is the best therapy for addiction?

Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.

How long does therapy for addiction take?

There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.

How effective is drug addiction treatment?

Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.

How can you get addiction treatment for someone?

The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.