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Barbara Drossos

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Available both in-person and online
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
I support people who have experienced sexual assault and violence, as well as those who struggle with their mental health, childhood trauma, attachment, relationships, parenting, heartbreak and shame. I've worked in reproductive health and provide unplanned pregnancy counselling and perinatal support. I welcome LGBTQIA+ clients and offer a safe space to explore gender identity and sexuality. I provide clinical supervision to social workers and counsellors. I have 14 years experience in leadership and supervisory roles in social work teams. I have completed Clinical Supervision training with the AASW and the Bouverie Centre.
Life can be hard to navigate, especially when we face transitions, stressors and/or crises. Counselling can make a difference. I provide non-judgmental, warm and thoughtful support to work towards change through increasing self-awareness, developing interpersonal and self-care skills, as well as processing trauma that may still be impacting your life.
Feel free to reach out by text, phone or email and we can make a time to talk about your hopes and goals for counselling.
Call or Barbara Drossos now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 9344 1556

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Fitzroy, VIC 3065

(03) 9344 1556

Coburg, VIC 3058

Presently I have availability for in-person therapy and supervision at Fitzroy and Coburg and online appointments.
I focus on Sexual Abuse, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum and LGBTQ+ 
$160 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (03) 9344 1556
Photo of Barbara Drossos, Social Worker, AMHSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Fitzroy, VIC 3065

(03) 9344 1556

Coburg, VIC 3058

Presently I have availability for in-person therapy and supervision at Fitzroy and Coburg and online appointments.
I focus on Sexual Abuse, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum and LGBTQ+ 
$160 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $160

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer
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If you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP you will be eligible for a rebate of around $89 through Medicare for up to ten sessions.
Photo of Barbara Drossos, Social Worker, AMHSW
Barbara Drossos
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9344 1556
"
If you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP you will be eligible for a rebate of around $89 through Medicare for up to ten sessions.
Photo of Barbara Drossos, Social Worker, AMHSW
Barbara Drossos
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9344 1556

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Barbara Drossos

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 26 years
  • Bachelor of Social Work, Degree, Graduated 2002

    • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Latrobe University in (MCouns) Master of Counselling / 2016
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I have a Master of Counselling from Latrobe University and completed Foundational Studies at Gestalt Therapy Australia. I also have completed EMDR Level One training.
Photo of Barbara Drossos, Social Worker, AMHSW
Barbara Drossos
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9344 1556
"
I have a Master of Counselling from Latrobe University and completed Foundational Studies at Gestalt Therapy Australia. I also have completed EMDR Level One training.
Photo of Barbara Drossos, Social Worker, AMHSW
Barbara Drossos
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9344 1556

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Sexual Abuse
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • LGBTQ+

Practice Areas

  • Anxiety
  • Bisexual
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Pregnancy Options Counselling
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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In order to make sustainable change, we need new support. Our ways of coping were once creative adjustments. Compassion and self presence are crucial for wellbeing. I am especially interested in working with people who feel on the margins of 'mainstream' culture and 'normal' paradigms, those longing for different or creative lifestyles or anyone who feels deeply and yearns to belong.
Photo of Barbara Drossos, Social Worker, AMHSW
Barbara Drossos
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9344 1556
"
In order to make sustainable change, we need new support. Our ways of coping were once creative adjustments. Compassion and self presence are crucial for wellbeing. I am especially interested in working with people who feel on the margins of 'mainstream' culture and 'normal' paradigms, those longing for different or creative lifestyles or anyone who feels deeply and yearns to belong.
Photo of Barbara Drossos, Social Worker, AMHSW
Barbara Drossos
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9344 1556

Endorsement

Clare McDonald
Clare McDonald
Social Worker, AMHSW
Barb is a deeply thoughtful clinician who brings a wealth of trauma-informed experience to her practice. She supports a grounded, caring environment to deepen personal insights and promote meaning self-awareness.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
  • Compassion Focused
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Person-Centred
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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I use a mix of Gestalt, CBT, EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapies depending on your presenting issues and treatment preference. As a social worker, I hold a systems and structural lens also; our environment is always mutually informing and organizing our experience, just as much as our biology and psychology.
Photo of Barbara Drossos, Social Worker, AMHSW
Barbara Drossos
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9344 1556
"
I use a mix of Gestalt, CBT, EMDR and Internal Family Systems therapies depending on your presenting issues and treatment preference. As a social worker, I hold a systems and structural lens also; our environment is always mutually informing and organizing our experience, just as much as our biology and psychology.
Photo of Barbara Drossos, Social Worker, AMHSW
Barbara Drossos
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 9344 1556

Location

Primary Location

Fitzroy, VIC 3065

(03) 9344 1556

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Additional Location

Coburg, VIC 3058

(03) 9344 1556

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Postcodes

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Presently I have availability for in-person therapy and supervision at Fitzroy and Coburg and online appointments.
Photo of Barbara Drossos, Social Worker, AMHSW
Barbara Drossos
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 9344 1556
"
Presently I have availability for in-person therapy and supervision at Fitzroy and Coburg and online appointments.
Photo of Barbara Drossos, Social Worker, AMHSW
Barbara Drossos
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 9344 1556