Anxiety Counselling in Stawell, VIC
Absolute Wellbeing Mind & Body
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Stawell, VIC 3380
CBT, Mindfulness, Relationships, ACT, Solution-Focused, Person-centered, Grief & Loss, Behaviours, Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety.
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.
CBT, Mindfulness, Relationships, ACT, Solution-Focused, Person-centered, Grief & Loss, Behaviours, Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety.
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.
Ararat Wellness Centre
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Stawell, VIC 3380
I am a practising counsellor with a focus on ADHD/ASD, positive behavioural therapy, anxiety and depression. I operate a private, fully-accessible counselling and therapy space. Experienced in providing grief and loss counselling and trained to provide psychological First Aid for trauma. Fully registered NDIS provider for Counselling and Behavioural Support for all NDIS participants (aged 8 years +). Private and EAP clients also accepted.
I am a practising counsellor with a focus on ADHD/ASD, positive behavioural therapy, anxiety and depression. I operate a private, fully-accessible counselling and therapy space. Experienced in providing grief and loss counselling and trained to provide psychological First Aid for trauma. Fully registered NDIS provider for Counselling and Behavioural Support for all NDIS participants (aged 8 years +). Private and EAP clients also accepted.
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Bellview Connection
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pomonal, VIC 3381
Equine Assisted Therapy can improve social interaction and reduce stress and anxiety as trust and bonding is established with the horses.
Previously a Registered Nurse, I left to follow my passion for working with horses and people. I offer Equine Assisted Therapy in the beautiful Grampians with my horses as co-facilitators. I work with neurodivergent children, teens and adults and associated mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. I believe in a personalized, innovative approach that cater to the diverse experiences of my clients, ensuring a comprehensive and effective counselling experience. I offer in-person Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Nature based therapy or on-line and phone therapy. Plan & self-managed NDIS Participants welcome.
Equine Assisted Therapy can improve social interaction and reduce stress and anxiety as trust and bonding is established with the horses.
Previously a Registered Nurse, I left to follow my passion for working with horses and people. I offer Equine Assisted Therapy in the beautiful Grampians with my horses as co-facilitators. I work with neurodivergent children, teens and adults and associated mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. I believe in a personalized, innovative approach that cater to the diverse experiences of my clients, ensuring a comprehensive and effective counselling experience. I offer in-person Equine Assisted Psychotherapy & Nature based therapy or on-line and phone therapy. Plan & self-managed NDIS Participants welcome.
Online Therapists
Get Psych'd Youth Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Bendigo, VIC 3550
We work with young people around a range of issues from anxiety and depression, trauma, anger concerns and bullying, right through to school refusal and behavioural issues.
At Get Psych'd we're all about reaching and enriching the lives of young people. Get Psych'd is a youth and young adults psychology practice in Bendigo supporting young people to overcome challenges and build a healthy mindset.
We work with young people around a range of issues from anxiety and depression, trauma, anger concerns and bullying, right through to school refusal and behavioural issues.
At Get Psych'd we're all about reaching and enriching the lives of young people. Get Psych'd is a youth and young adults psychology practice in Bendigo supporting young people to overcome challenges and build a healthy mindset.
Louise Grunwaldt Mental Health [LGMH]
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Hi! I'm Lou, an experienced Credentialed Mental Health Nurse + Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, who is passionate about providing a quality service to children (10+), adolescents, young adults and their families, experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, anxiety and mood disorders, neurodiversity and so much more. My approach is integrative, creative, flexible, family-inclusive + recovery focused. Self referrals welcomed. Medicare rebates for clients who have a Chronic Disease Management Plans (Item 10956). Sorry, I cannot provide Medicare rebates for Mental Health / Eating Disorder treatment.
Hi! I'm Lou, an experienced Credentialed Mental Health Nurse + Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, who is passionate about providing a quality service to children (10+), adolescents, young adults and their families, experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating, anxiety and mood disorders, neurodiversity and so much more. My approach is integrative, creative, flexible, family-inclusive + recovery focused. Self referrals welcomed. Medicare rebates for clients who have a Chronic Disease Management Plans (Item 10956). Sorry, I cannot provide Medicare rebates for Mental Health / Eating Disorder treatment.
Tony O'Loughlin
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Castlemaine, VIC 3450
I'm a registered psychotherapist and somatic facilitator working with individuals to find other ways of being that bring ease and connection, and lead to a more fulfilling life. Whether you're facing particular challenges like anxiety, low mood, grief or loss, want more enriching relationships, or seeking deeper self-understanding and self-awareness, psychotherapy can be a supportive and powerful tool.
I'm a registered psychotherapist and somatic facilitator working with individuals to find other ways of being that bring ease and connection, and lead to a more fulfilling life. Whether you're facing particular challenges like anxiety, low mood, grief or loss, want more enriching relationships, or seeking deeper self-understanding and self-awareness, psychotherapy can be a supportive and powerful tool.
Nurtured Mothers Wellbeing
Verified Verified
Lake Wendouree, VIC 3350
Erryn James is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and the Founder of Nurtured Mothers Wellbeing. Erryn specialises in supporting those who identify as Women (16+) and Mothers (from preconception through to established parenting). Erryn adopts a warm, and nurturing environment where Mothers and Women feel empowered to explore their experiences. Erryn is experienced with working with clients with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, emotional dysregulation difficulties and life adjustment difficulties. Erryn provides holistic assessment and evidence-based therapeutic intervention that is tailored to the individual.
Erryn James is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and the Founder of Nurtured Mothers Wellbeing. Erryn specialises in supporting those who identify as Women (16+) and Mothers (from preconception through to established parenting). Erryn adopts a warm, and nurturing environment where Mothers and Women feel empowered to explore their experiences. Erryn is experienced with working with clients with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, emotional dysregulation difficulties and life adjustment difficulties. Erryn provides holistic assessment and evidence-based therapeutic intervention that is tailored to the individual.
Jane Kelly
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Castlemaine, VIC 3450
Waitlist for new clients
A relational and somatic focus is the heart of my work as a therapist. I offer trauma-informed, therapeutic counselling grounded in an integrated and holistic approach. I have a deep interest in how stress and trauma impact the nervous system, and how we hold these impacts in our physiology. I am very experienced in working with complex and developmental trauma, and trauma resulting from sexual assault & family violence. I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief & loss, family dynamics, interpersonal issues, life transitions, or helping people to explore existential and spiritual concerns.
A relational and somatic focus is the heart of my work as a therapist. I offer trauma-informed, therapeutic counselling grounded in an integrated and holistic approach. I have a deep interest in how stress and trauma impact the nervous system, and how we hold these impacts in our physiology. I am very experienced in working with complex and developmental trauma, and trauma resulting from sexual assault & family violence. I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief & loss, family dynamics, interpersonal issues, life transitions, or helping people to explore existential and spiritual concerns.
Oli Doyle
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Bendigo, VIC 3550
Whether you're struggling with the after effects of trauma, the alarm bell of anxiety or the emptiness of depression, life inside a human mind can be painful. If you're stuck underneath a difficult problem or you can't seem to get your life on track, the problem may not be what it seems. We all try to improve our lives by changing the world around us or controlling what we think and feel, but those approaches don't really seem to work, and sometimes the things we do to control how we feel become problems in themselves. If your past looms large or the thoughts of the future provoke a constant anxiety, you've come to the right place.
Whether you're struggling with the after effects of trauma, the alarm bell of anxiety or the emptiness of depression, life inside a human mind can be painful. If you're stuck underneath a difficult problem or you can't seem to get your life on track, the problem may not be what it seems. We all try to improve our lives by changing the world around us or controlling what we think and feel, but those approaches don't really seem to work, and sometimes the things we do to control how we feel become problems in themselves. If your past looms large or the thoughts of the future provoke a constant anxiety, you've come to the right place.
Rebecca Bobin
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Woodend, VIC 3442
Rebecca is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who provides a supportive space for clients to resolve difficulties and build confidence. She has the ability to genuinely connect with clients and identify their strengths. Rebecca has experience working with adolescents and adults with a variety of presentations including: •anxiety •depression •trauma •relationship difficulties •chronic pain. She employs evidence-based techniques including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed practice, IFS, and psycho-sensory interventions to tailor therapy to client needs.
Rebecca is a warm and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who provides a supportive space for clients to resolve difficulties and build confidence. She has the ability to genuinely connect with clients and identify their strengths. Rebecca has experience working with adolescents and adults with a variety of presentations including: •anxiety •depression •trauma •relationship difficulties •chronic pain. She employs evidence-based techniques including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, trauma-informed practice, IFS, and psycho-sensory interventions to tailor therapy to client needs.
Liam Gleeson
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Creswick, VIC 3363
I have experience grounded in holistic approaches that provide therapeutic support to those impacted by Depression, Anxiety, Stress, ADHD and Trauma.
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 have experience grounded in holistic approaches that provide therapeutic support to those impacted by Depression, Anxiety, Stress, ADHD and Trauma.
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.
Jane F Maher
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Warrnambool, VIC 3280 (Online Only)
Online individual & group therapy for socially anxious teens including those impacted by anxiety, autism, shyness, bullying, sensory, cognitive & receptive language issues. Teens say that they enjoy the "judgement free space", the belonging in the group - as their confidence grows their social anxiety diminishes & their social skills develop. Parents say that teens are willing to attend, that they feel accepted & their skills improve. Jane also provides Family Therapy, Couple & Individual therapy, Tuning Into Teens groups for parents to build their skills in bringing up teens.
Online individual & group therapy for socially anxious teens including those impacted by anxiety, autism, shyness, bullying, sensory, cognitive & receptive language issues. Teens say that they enjoy the "judgement free space", the belonging in the group - as their confidence grows their social anxiety diminishes & their social skills develop. Parents say that teens are willing to attend, that they feel accepted & their skills improve. Jane also provides Family Therapy, Couple & Individual therapy, Tuning Into Teens groups for parents to build their skills in bringing up teens.
Creative Butterfly Expressive Arts Therapy
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
I also facilitate guided drawing and dynamic imagination processes to ease anxiety and stress.
I offer Arts-based inquiry and counselling even if you feel you're not creative or can't do art. Using arts-based processes, we can explore ways to live well with emotional and physical pain, diagnosed illnesses or neurodivergence, to find wisdom to live with more well-being or healing. We can collaborate to find the best way forward for you, with a personalised plan to support you or a young person in your care.
I also facilitate guided drawing and dynamic imagination processes to ease anxiety and stress.
I offer Arts-based inquiry and counselling even if you feel you're not creative or can't do art. Using arts-based processes, we can explore ways to live well with emotional and physical pain, diagnosed illnesses or neurodivergence, to find wisdom to live with more well-being or healing. We can collaborate to find the best way forward for you, with a personalised plan to support you or a young person in your care.
Holth Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Bendigo, VIC 3550
Kristian is passionate about empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges and to ultimately live a meaningful life. He helps neurotypical and neurodiverse adolescents and adults with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, life adjustment, chronic health conditions, and issues particularly impactful for minority groups. He also has experience working with individuals with functional neurological disorders, epilepsy, acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions.
Kristian is passionate about empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges and to ultimately live a meaningful life. He helps neurotypical and neurodiverse adolescents and adults with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, life adjustment, chronic health conditions, and issues particularly impactful for minority groups. He also has experience working with individuals with functional neurological disorders, epilepsy, acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions.
Grace Lee
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Creswick, VIC 3363
I provide confidential counselling in-person and online for clients with a range of concerns especially: gender identity, grief and loss, autism, ADHD, anxiety and trauma.
I have nearly 10 years experience working with trans, gender diverse and non-binary people. I support those exploring their gender identity, as well as helping with social and medical transition. I have helped many individuals come out to family and friends, and I work with partners and parents of trans and gender diverse individuals. In addition, I also work with those who have suffered a significant loss in their lives, who may be grieving the loss of a partner, child, parent or close relative due to illness, accident or suicide. I strive to provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings and find the support you need.
I provide confidential counselling in-person and online for clients with a range of concerns especially: gender identity, grief and loss, autism, ADHD, anxiety and trauma.
I have nearly 10 years experience working with trans, gender diverse and non-binary people. I support those exploring their gender identity, as well as helping with social and medical transition. I have helped many individuals come out to family and friends, and I work with partners and parents of trans and gender diverse individuals. In addition, I also work with those who have suffered a significant loss in their lives, who may be grieving the loss of a partner, child, parent or close relative due to illness, accident or suicide. I strive to provide a safe space for you to explore your feelings and find the support you need.
Tara Hickey
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Horsham, VIC 3400 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with adults who are experiencing a range of difficulties from day to day stressors to more serious mental health challenges. My areas of expertise include managing stress, anxiety, depression, life-transitions, trauma and psychotic experiences. My therapeutic style is collaborative. I will work with you to create a shared understanding of the problem. I will support you to discover what works best for you and to make changes that will meaningfully impact your life. Depending on your needs therapy can be brief (less then 10 sessions), medium or longer-term.
I enjoy working with adults who are experiencing a range of difficulties from day to day stressors to more serious mental health challenges. My areas of expertise include managing stress, anxiety, depression, life-transitions, trauma and psychotic experiences. My therapeutic style is collaborative. I will work with you to create a shared understanding of the problem. I will support you to discover what works best for you and to make changes that will meaningfully impact your life. Depending on your needs therapy can be brief (less then 10 sessions), medium or longer-term.
Anastasia Jones
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Anastasia is experienced with working with clients with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, long-standing and complex mental health issues, emotional dysregulation difficulties and life adjustment difficulties.
Anastasia is a Clinical Psychologist in Ballarat who specialises in empowering adults to reach their therapeutic goals. Anastasia works with clients who are ready to make changes and engage in therapy that translates into real-life differences. Anastasia prioritises a welcoming, non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment. Anastasia believes it is essential to take the time to get to know each of her clients and collaboratively tailors treatment to suit the specific needs of each individual. As a Clinical Psychologist, Anastasia works with evidence based skills and tools.
Anastasia is experienced with working with clients with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, long-standing and complex mental health issues, emotional dysregulation difficulties and life adjustment difficulties.
Anastasia is a Clinical Psychologist in Ballarat who specialises in empowering adults to reach their therapeutic goals. Anastasia works with clients who are ready to make changes and engage in therapy that translates into real-life differences. Anastasia prioritises a welcoming, non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment. Anastasia believes it is essential to take the time to get to know each of her clients and collaboratively tailors treatment to suit the specific needs of each individual. As a Clinical Psychologist, Anastasia works with evidence based skills and tools.
fantastic therapy
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Woodend, VIC 3442
Your mental health is key to living the life you want for yourself. If you are experiencing burnout, feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or experiencing a depressed mood, I can help. I can help you address your anxiety and help you to feel more connected to yourself and more connected in your relationships. I can help you with life transitions and help find solutions to your challenges. Working together we can get the sustainable results you seek.
Your mental health is key to living the life you want for yourself. If you are experiencing burnout, feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or experiencing a depressed mood, I can help. I can help you address your anxiety and help you to feel more connected to yourself and more connected in your relationships. I can help you with life transitions and help find solutions to your challenges. Working together we can get the sustainable results you seek.
Vittoria Malinowski
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Woodend, VIC 3442
Vittoria is interested in helping people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, difficult life transitions and adjustments, stress, sleeping problems and insomnia, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, pregnancy, pre and post natal period, relationship difficulties and work difficulties. Currently, Vittoria does not offer couples therapy. Vittoria also has a particular interest in womens mental health and currently offers perinatal non-directly counselling therapy.
Vittoria is interested in helping people who are experiencing depression, anxiety, difficult life transitions and adjustments, stress, sleeping problems and insomnia, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder, emotional dysregulation, grief and loss, pregnancy, pre and post natal period, relationship difficulties and work difficulties. Currently, Vittoria does not offer couples therapy. Vittoria also has a particular interest in womens mental health and currently offers perinatal non-directly counselling therapy.
Mandala Health: Counselling Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Woodend, VIC 3442
Hello, my name is Laura. I'm a psychotherapist & relationship counsellor. My therapeutic approach is guided by depth-psychodynamic and analytical principles (est. by Carl Jung). I help clients work through difficult life situations to resolve painful emotional processes, such as depression, anxiety, anger, grief, sadness, isolation & despair, to gain new insights, understanding and acceptance; and to develop deeper, more authentic and intimate relationships with others. I also recognise and provide specialised interventions for complex trauma & PTSD; including: TRTP (The Richards Trauma Process), EMDR, TFT & Sandplay therapy.
Hello, my name is Laura. I'm a psychotherapist & relationship counsellor. My therapeutic approach is guided by depth-psychodynamic and analytical principles (est. by Carl Jung). I help clients work through difficult life situations to resolve painful emotional processes, such as depression, anxiety, anger, grief, sadness, isolation & despair, to gain new insights, understanding and acceptance; and to develop deeper, more authentic and intimate relationships with others. I also recognise and provide specialised interventions for complex trauma & PTSD; including: TRTP (The Richards Trauma Process), EMDR, TFT & Sandplay therapy.
Anxiety Counsellors
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.