AJ D'Costa Counselling

Counsellor, MA, PACFA (she, her)

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Oakleigh East, VIC 3166

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Hello, I'm Amanda, also known as AJ. I am a professional counsellor of South Asian (Indian) heritage based in Melbourne and serving clients across Australia. I currently have appointment availability, including discounted telehealth sessions. Additionally, I offer Walk & Talk sessions in Melbourne. Feel free to reach out for a complimentary 15-minute consultation.

I offer trauma informed, culturally sensitive and LGBTQIA+ affirmative counselling and psychotherapy for a range of issues. I take a holistic approach to understand your challenges and therapy goals. Together, we will create a counselling plan using evidence-based practices tailored to your identity and lifestyle.

Therapy outcomes may include reduced stress and anxiety, increased self-awareness, developing healthy coping strategies, enhanced motivation, and renewed resilience.

Call or Email AJ D'Costa Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 9909 8812

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

AJ D'Costa Counselling

Oakleigh East, VIC 3166

(03) 9909 8812

Elwood, VIC 3184

I offer low cost tele-health therapy and in-person walk and talk therapy in nature at locations across Melbourne.

$130 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (03) 9909 8812

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

AJ D'Costa Counselling

Oakleigh East, VIC 3166

(03) 9909 8812

Elwood, VIC 3184

I offer low cost tele-health therapy and in-person walk and talk therapy in nature at locations across Melbourne.

$130 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $130
Pay by Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer

I offer sliding scale prices for individuals experiencing financial hardship and discounts on 5-session packages to make counselling more accessible. If money is a barrier, contact me to discuss pricing options.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9909 8812

AJ D'Costa Counselling

Counsellor, MA, PACFA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9909 8812

AJ D'Costa Counselling

Counsellor, MA, PACFA

Qualifications

Counsellor: Amanda D'Costa

Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Amanda D'Costa
Membership with Australian Association for Bush Adventure Therapy
Membership with Meditation Association of Australia Meditation Teacher

Alongside being a Masters-qualified counsellor, I hold complementary qualifications as a Mindfulness and Meditation teacher accredited by the Meditation Association Of Australia.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9909 8812

AJ D'Costa Counselling

Counsellor, MA, PACFA

Alongside being a Masters-qualified counsellor, I hold complementary qualifications as a Mindfulness and Meditation teacher accredited by the Meditation Association Of Australia.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9909 8812

AJ D'Costa Counselling

Counsellor, MA, PACFA

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

Anxiety
Bereavement
Creative support
Depression
Family Conflict
LGBTQ+
Life Transitions
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Racial Identity
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Spirituality
Stress
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD
Women's Issues

I believe therapy should be flexible and empowering, and will collaborate with you closely each session, to understand where you're at and the context of your challenges in order to help find the insights, strategies and tools that resonate with you most strongly.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9909 8812

AJ D'Costa Counselling

Counsellor, MA, PACFA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9909 8812

AJ D'Costa Counselling

Counsellor, MA, PACFA

Client Focus

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Contemplative Psychotherapy (Buddhist Philosophy)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

I take an integrated approach to therapy, drawing on Compassion Focused Therapy, CBT, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to find the interventions that work best for your particular needs.

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9909 8812

AJ D'Costa Counselling

Counsellor, MA, PACFA

Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9909 8812

AJ D'Costa Counselling

Counsellor, MA, PACFA

Location

Primary Location

AJ D'Costa Counselling

Oakleigh East, VIC 3166

(03) 9909 8812

Email us

Website

Additional Location

Elwood, VIC 3184

(03) 9909 8812

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Regions

Postcodes

I offer low cost tele-health therapy and in-person walk and talk therapy in nature at locations across Melbourne.

Call for a free consultation now - (03) 9909 8812

AJ D'Costa Counselling

Counsellor, MA, PACFA

I offer low cost tele-health therapy and in-person walk and talk therapy in nature at locations across Melbourne.

Call for a free consultation now - (03) 9909 8812

AJ D'Costa Counselling

Counsellor, MA, PACFA