Addiction Counselling in Carlton, VIC
Iain R Davis
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I’m a registered psychologist with a passion for assisting adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, grief, loss, and relationship issues. I have a background working in drug and alcohol counselling and have a special interest in supporting clients with addiction.
I’m a registered psychologist with a passion for assisting adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, grief, loss, and relationship issues. I have a background working in drug and alcohol counselling and have a special interest in supporting clients with addiction.
Alexander J Karkar
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
Formally I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, working both in private practice and the public mental health and addiction sectors.
My approach to treatment takes its direction from experience, both in the lived sense and specifically in terms of psychoanalysis (having undergone an analysis and formation as an analyst). My practice pays particularly close attention to the person him or herself, the dynamic cultivated in the session, and am far less interested in peripheral issues such as diagnosis.
Formally I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, working both in private practice and the public mental health and addiction sectors.
My approach to treatment takes its direction from experience, both in the lived sense and specifically in terms of psychoanalysis (having undergone an analysis and formation as an analyst). My practice pays particularly close attention to the person him or herself, the dynamic cultivated in the session, and am far less interested in peripheral issues such as diagnosis.
Paco Romeu
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
My clinical experience includes working in public mental health at psychiatric units, community mental health programs and substance dependence services.
I am a psychotherapist and an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I have particular expertise in trauma, abuse and related complications, emotional dysregulation and preoccupation with sexual activities. These are often woven into the person’s emotional world and can manifest in a range of issues including depression, panic attacks, obsessive thinking, mood swings, and substance misuse. My practice is psychoanalytically oriented and focuses on the notion of listening deeply to each person and their uniqueness. It offers a space in which their sadness, despair and anxieties, and also enjoyment, are heard and reflected upon.
My clinical experience includes working in public mental health at psychiatric units, community mental health programs and substance dependence services.
I am a psychotherapist and an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I have particular expertise in trauma, abuse and related complications, emotional dysregulation and preoccupation with sexual activities. These are often woven into the person’s emotional world and can manifest in a range of issues including depression, panic attacks, obsessive thinking, mood swings, and substance misuse. My practice is psychoanalytically oriented and focuses on the notion of listening deeply to each person and their uniqueness. It offers a space in which their sadness, despair and anxieties, and also enjoyment, are heard and reflected upon.
Chris Carter
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I am a psychologist with experience working with adults and adolescents in clinical mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, forensics and addiction. I work with adults with depression, anxiety, personality difficulties and substance use, as well as family and relationship issues, gender and sexuality, anger, life direction, trauma, abuse, self harm and suicidal thoughts. I listen without judgment and provide psychotherapy that is tailored to each individual, the work is confidential.
I am a psychologist with experience working with adults and adolescents in clinical mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, forensics and addiction. I work with adults with depression, anxiety, personality difficulties and substance use, as well as family and relationship issues, gender and sexuality, anger, life direction, trauma, abuse, self harm and suicidal thoughts. I listen without judgment and provide psychotherapy that is tailored to each individual, the work is confidential.
Estelle Snelling
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Estelle’s initial training was in dual diagnosis inpatient treatment (substance use and complex trauma).
Estelle is a Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in varied & dynamic roles, delivering trauma informed psychotherapy/counselling as well as support/supervision & training for staff and orgs. Estelle is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, working with the body’s intelligence to resolve trauma, shock, chronic stress and mental health concerns. She is a PACFA accredited Clinical Supervisor, holds a Clinical Master’s Degree in Mental Health Sciences, and is trained in EMDR and Flash Technique.
Estelle’s initial training was in dual diagnosis inpatient treatment (substance use and complex trauma).
Estelle is a Psychotherapist with over 20 years experience in varied & dynamic roles, delivering trauma informed psychotherapy/counselling as well as support/supervision & training for staff and orgs. Estelle is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, working with the body’s intelligence to resolve trauma, shock, chronic stress and mental health concerns. She is a PACFA accredited Clinical Supervisor, holds a Clinical Master’s Degree in Mental Health Sciences, and is trained in EMDR and Flash Technique.
Lisa Carmen Suarez
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I specialise in supporting clients with Complex PTSD/Relational Trauma, ADHD, Autism and maternal/paternal mental health but am not limited to these issues. I support adults of with a wide range of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, substance/behavioural addictions, self-harm and relationship challenges. Having someone truly listen and understand your experience can be a huge relief. However, the way I work involves more than just symptom management, I use approaches that have been shown to create transformational shifts and lasting change.
I specialise in supporting clients with Complex PTSD/Relational Trauma, ADHD, Autism and maternal/paternal mental health but am not limited to these issues. I support adults of with a wide range of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, substance/behavioural addictions, self-harm and relationship challenges. Having someone truly listen and understand your experience can be a huge relief. However, the way I work involves more than just symptom management, I use approaches that have been shown to create transformational shifts and lasting change.
Sean Renehan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I have worked in a broad range of area's including trauma, youth mental health, general counseling / therapy, parenting assessments, addiction and cancer care / health.
Currently open for new referrals. I work from an understanding that many of life's concerns stem from our past experiences in relationships and the structural difficulties that are present in our society. This organizes the way I understand peoples experience and distress and how I seek to understand how we are in relationship, and what fixed patterns get in the way of living a more meaningful and enriching life. I work with warmth and curiosity to help develop a deeper understanding of your area of concern and better make sense of why particular patterns might be causing distress.
I have worked in a broad range of area's including trauma, youth mental health, general counseling / therapy, parenting assessments, addiction and cancer care / health.
Currently open for new referrals. I work from an understanding that many of life's concerns stem from our past experiences in relationships and the structural difficulties that are present in our society. This organizes the way I understand peoples experience and distress and how I seek to understand how we are in relationship, and what fixed patterns get in the way of living a more meaningful and enriching life. I work with warmth and curiosity to help develop a deeper understanding of your area of concern and better make sense of why particular patterns might be causing distress.
Angela Simpson
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053 (Online Only)
Angela is a health psychologist who is passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based treatment. She supports clients who experience a range of issues including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia, and substance use issues. Additionally, Angela has an interest in women's health including issues relating to pregnancy and menopause.
Angela is a health psychologist who is passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based treatment. She supports clients who experience a range of issues including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia, and substance use issues. Additionally, Angela has an interest in women's health including issues relating to pregnancy and menopause.
Emma Prinzi
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053 (Online Only)
I am a registered psychologist specialising in individual therapy for women facing various mental health challenges. With a particular interest in relational trauma, attachment issues, anxiety and addiction, I tap into clients' inner strengths to facilitate healing. My clients often present with goals to reconnect with themselves, develop skills in attunement, process and heal traumatic experiences, and dismantle unhelpful thoughts, habits and beliefs about themselves and the world. Addressing these processes are targeted to create meaning, enhance self-esteem, and ultimately improve quality of life.
I am a registered psychologist specialising in individual therapy for women facing various mental health challenges. With a particular interest in relational trauma, attachment issues, anxiety and addiction, I tap into clients' inner strengths to facilitate healing. My clients often present with goals to reconnect with themselves, develop skills in attunement, process and heal traumatic experiences, and dismantle unhelpful thoughts, habits and beliefs about themselves and the world. Addressing these processes are targeted to create meaning, enhance self-esteem, and ultimately improve quality of life.
Dr Arran Rose
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053 (Online Only)
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist and supervisor who is dedicated to providing the best possible support to my clients across a range of settings. I I have provided psychological support to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, psychosis, substance use issues, grief and relationship issues, as well as working with people who are neurodivergent. I take a collaborative and evidence based approach with my clients to ensure we acheive the best possible outcomes.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist and supervisor who is dedicated to providing the best possible support to my clients across a range of settings. I I have provided psychological support to clients experiencing anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, psychosis, substance use issues, grief and relationship issues, as well as working with people who are neurodivergent. I take a collaborative and evidence based approach with my clients to ensure we acheive the best possible outcomes.
Kayleigh Young
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053 (Online Only)
Dr Kayleigh Young is a clinical psychologist with expertise delivering a range of assessment and therapeutic services across both public and private settings. Kayleigh works with clients of all ages experiencing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, workplace issues, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and substance use, among other mental health and wellbeing issues. Kayleigh has completed extensive clinical training and draws upon a number of empirically sound techniques and interventions to ensure sessions are tailored to the presenting issues and individual needs of each client.
Dr Kayleigh Young is a clinical psychologist with expertise delivering a range of assessment and therapeutic services across both public and private settings. Kayleigh works with clients of all ages experiencing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, abuse, workplace issues, interpersonal difficulties, grief and loss, and substance use, among other mental health and wellbeing issues. Kayleigh has completed extensive clinical training and draws upon a number of empirically sound techniques and interventions to ensure sessions are tailored to the presenting issues and individual needs of each client.
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Jo Efron
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I am a qualified and registered Psychotherapist and I will work with any presenting issue from your perspective. My non-judgmental, yet challenging approach, is sincere and honest. If you are grappling with issues such as relationship breakdowns, depressive moods, up/down addiction swings, body issues, grief/despair, compulsions or otherwise, these are coping mechanisms to ward off what feels unbearable. Emotional strain and exhaustion are signals that require your attention. Make time to support yourself. You will find me down to earth and easy to talk to in a confidential space. Wisdom and clarity can be your guideposts in future
I am a qualified and registered Psychotherapist and I will work with any presenting issue from your perspective. My non-judgmental, yet challenging approach, is sincere and honest. If you are grappling with issues such as relationship breakdowns, depressive moods, up/down addiction swings, body issues, grief/despair, compulsions or otherwise, these are coping mechanisms to ward off what feels unbearable. Emotional strain and exhaustion are signals that require your attention. Make time to support yourself. You will find me down to earth and easy to talk to in a confidential space. Wisdom and clarity can be your guideposts in future
Nelly Uhlenkott
Psychotherapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.
People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.
DKM Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
DKM Psychology is a group practice located in Coburg. Our clinicians are highly trained, with experience across private, public, forensic, and educational settings. We also offer high quality, low cost services via our intern clinic which is staffed by Provisional Psychologists.
DKM Psychology is a group practice located in Coburg. Our clinicians are highly trained, with experience across private, public, forensic, and educational settings. We also offer high quality, low cost services via our intern clinic which is staffed by Provisional Psychologists.
Simon Vincenzi
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Dr Simon Vincenzi has been practicing psychology since 2010. He has a wide range of experience working with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, sleep problems, bipolar affective disorder, and anger management.
Dr Simon Vincenzi has been practicing psychology since 2010. He has a wide range of experience working with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, sleep problems, bipolar affective disorder, and anger management.
Michelle Mennie
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
Hello, my name is Michelle (she/her/hers), and I am a Clinical Psychology Registrar committed to fostering mental well-being and facilitating growth in individuals. With a Master's in Clinical Psychology and a diverse background spanning both public and private sectors, including experience in large public hospitals, I bring a holistic perspective to my practice.
Hello, my name is Michelle (she/her/hers), and I am a Clinical Psychology Registrar committed to fostering mental well-being and facilitating growth in individuals. With a Master's in Clinical Psychology and a diverse background spanning both public and private sectors, including experience in large public hospitals, I bring a holistic perspective to my practice.
Cindy Tanghal
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
In my practice, I provide professional, empathetic and validating psychological support and treatment to individuals with Emotion dysregulation; Major Depression; Bi-Polar Affective Disorders; Adjustment Disorder; Anxiety disorders; Social Anxiety; Eating Disorders; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Personality Disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); Complex trauma presentations such as self-harm, identity disturbance, impulsivity, and relationship instability; Drug & alcohol and other Addictive Behaviours. Additionally, I am a Board approved (AHPRA) psychology supervisor.
In my practice, I provide professional, empathetic and validating psychological support and treatment to individuals with Emotion dysregulation; Major Depression; Bi-Polar Affective Disorders; Adjustment Disorder; Anxiety disorders; Social Anxiety; Eating Disorders; Post Traumatic Stress Disorder; Personality Disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD); Complex trauma presentations such as self-harm, identity disturbance, impulsivity, and relationship instability; Drug & alcohol and other Addictive Behaviours. Additionally, I am a Board approved (AHPRA) psychology supervisor.
Jesse Muscatello
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
Acknowledging the complexity of desiring change and not knowing where to start, Jesse prioritises the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. He builds trust by maintaining a person-centred, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapeutic style. Informed by Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) principles, Jesse adopts an evidence-based dynamic and experiential approach to facilitate an in-depth exploration of emotional struggles, fostering insight and resolution of internal conflicts, and promoting personal growth and psychological well-being.
Acknowledging the complexity of desiring change and not knowing where to start, Jesse prioritises the development of a strong therapeutic relationship. He builds trust by maintaining a person-centred, empathetic, and non-judgmental therapeutic style. Informed by Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) principles, Jesse adopts an evidence-based dynamic and experiential approach to facilitate an in-depth exploration of emotional struggles, fostering insight and resolution of internal conflicts, and promoting personal growth and psychological well-being.
Julian Cerreto
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I have eight years experience helping people struggling with relationships, sex, and identity, recovering from trauma or loss, dealing with mental health issues, anger, emptiness, problematic behaviours, failure and self-sabotage, or overwhelmed by existential concerns.
I have eight years experience helping people struggling with relationships, sex, and identity, recovering from trauma or loss, dealing with mental health issues, anger, emptiness, problematic behaviours, failure and self-sabotage, or overwhelmed by existential concerns.
Michael Street
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
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.
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.
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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.