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Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1

Caroline Spiers

Counsellor, ACA-L1 (she, her)

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Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Let's Connect (03) 7003 2855
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Are you struggling with your life and feel you might have unresolved issues, trauma, relationship or neurodiversity challenges or managing family dynamics/adoptee/grief and loss, bereavement or cultural issues? LGBTQIA+ needs that aren’t being seen or understood? Effective therapy will allow you space to talk and be heard and validated, guide you at your own pace on your journey and provide safety and non judgement to explore what can be achieved. This is the foundation of my practice - always from a trauma informed perspective.
I offer a 30 minute free intro video/audio call for you to talk to an ACA (Australian Counsellors Assoc) and BACP (British Association Counsellors and Psychotherapists) Counsellor with 16+ years experience. I have lived experience as an adoptee and work with neurodiverse people, couples, ENM and poly families
To help us manage our lives, re-framing experiences with active listening and a strong emphasis on non-judgement, building strength and empathy helps you feel able to live a more healthy enjoyable life
Call or Caroline Spiers now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 7003 2855

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Heidelberg, VIC 3084

(03) 7003 2855
Weekdays until 9pm, 1hr sessions $200. Weekends/holidays by arrangement $300ph. Cancellation period within 24hr or full fee charged
I focus on Adoption, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Therapy is about finding the right person for you and feeling rapport and trust with your therapist
Caroline Spiers
Let's Connect (03) 7003 2855
Photo of Caroline Spiers, Counsellor, ACA-L1

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Heidelberg, VIC 3084

(03) 7003 2855
Weekdays until 9pm, 1hr sessions $200. Weekends/holidays by arrangement $300ph. Cancellation period within 24hr or full fee charged
I focus on Adoption, Trauma and PTSD and Anxiety 
$200 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and families  
Therapy is about finding the right person for you and feeling rapport and trust with your therapist
Caroline Spiers

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $200
  • Couple Sessions $250

Payment Methods

Electronic Funds Transfer, Paypal, Visa
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JULY 2025 currently only taking full fee clients- free half hour introduction session for all
Photo of Caroline Spiers, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2855
"
JULY 2025 currently only taking full fee clients- free half hour introduction session for all
Photo of Caroline Spiers, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2855

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Caroline Spiers
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years
  • Psychodynamic counselling , Post graduate diploma , Graduated 2009
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from De Montfort University in Fine art history of art (Honours) BA Hons Joint Fine art and history of art / 1997
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Graduate Certificate Art Therapy
Photo of Caroline Spiers, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2855
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Graduate Certificate Art Therapy
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Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2855

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Adoption
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Autism
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gambling
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQI+ ally
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
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Long term therapy. Specialism in working with adoptees/people affected by adoption, donor conception, LGBTQIA/poly community, ASD, ADHD, complex traumas. Symptom relief is often experienced within the first few sessions.
Photo of Caroline Spiers, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2855
"
Long term therapy. Specialism in working with adoptees/people affected by adoption, donor conception, LGBTQIA/poly community, ASD, ADHD, complex traumas. Symptom relief is often experienced within the first few sessions.
Photo of Caroline Spiers, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2855

Endorsement

Cheyne R Bull
Cheyne R Bull
PsychologistMPsychPsyBA General
Caroline and I have worked together in therapeutic and adoptee support spaces for over 10 years. Caroline is an experienced and warm practitioner who is passionately client-centred and highly skilled as a counsellor. I highly recommend her services.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behaviour (REBT)
  • Relational
  • Transactional Analysis
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I use modalities in therapy depending very much on the needs of the individual. Always using trauma informed practice, together we will look at how past experiences shaped you/the lens through which you see the world and identify what is and isn't working.
Photo of Caroline Spiers, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2855
"
I use modalities in therapy depending very much on the needs of the individual. Always using trauma informed practice, together we will look at how past experiences shaped you/the lens through which you see the world and identify what is and isn't working.
Photo of Caroline Spiers, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2855

Location

Primary Location

Heidelberg, VIC 3084

(03) 7003 2855
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Weekdays until 9pm, 1hr sessions $200. Weekends/holidays by arrangement $300ph. Cancellation period within 24hr or full fee charged
Photo of Caroline Spiers, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7003 2855
"
Weekdays until 9pm, 1hr sessions $200. Weekends/holidays by arrangement $300ph. Cancellation period within 24hr or full fee charged
Photo of Caroline Spiers, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7003 2855