Melbourne
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Charles Maddison
Social Worker, AMHSW
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Charles Maddison

Social Worker, AMHSW

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530 Little Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
(03) 7003 2045
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It's my job to make myself redundant with clients, to help them end their work with me equipped with insights & skills to better manage emotional challenges. I use EMDR to treat trauma, mostly seeing survivors of childhood, military, family and sexual trauma. EMDR can also be helpful with workplace & social anxiety. In addition, I counsel adults with symptoms of autism such as rigid thinking, communication challenges and excess emotional distress. I offer a space where challenging thoughts can be explored safely - with courage, imagination & some humour, but no nonsense. If the client agrees with my assessment, we go from there.
I initially look at emotional patterns in relationships, at family, substance use, sleep and productivity. Ultimately, I focus on managing the amygdala - the "fight / flight / freeze / fawn" centre, or "dinosaur" brain that alerts us to risk. Client psychoeducation & developing a trusting clinical rapport between us are also critical to successful therapy.
Traumatised people typically show common symptoms such as general & social anxiety, poor anger management, emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, procrastination, poor sleep & substance abuse. These symptoms keep recurring until the underlying traumatising emotion is named, managed & soothed, preferably by desensitising the fight/flight response.
Call or Charles Maddison now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 7003 2045

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Melbourne CBD Psychology

530 Little Collins Street

Melbourne, VIC 3000 map

 (03) 7003 2045
I work 2 days in the office and two days remotely WFH. I also offer 2-day and 4-day intensive EMDR treatment for CPTSD.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Attachment trauma and Autism 
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (03) 7003 2045
Photo of Charles Maddison, Social Worker, AMHSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Melbourne CBD Psychology

530 Little Collins Street

Melbourne, VIC 3000 map

 (03) 7003 2045
I work 2 days in the office and two days remotely WFH. I also offer 2-day and 4-day intensive EMDR treatment for CPTSD.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Attachment trauma and Autism 
$190 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $190
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Bupa
  • Medicare Rebates
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I ask new clients to pay in advance for the first appointment. Secure debit / credit card preferred for future sessions. Full fee due for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice and no-shows. Discount and bulk-bill services for select complex clients - please discuss with Charles.
Photo of Charles Maddison, Social Worker, AMHSW
Charles Maddison
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2045
"
I ask new clients to pay in advance for the first appointment. Secure debit / credit card preferred for future sessions. Full fee due for cancellations with less than 24 hours notice and no-shows. Discount and bulk-bill services for select complex clients - please discuss with Charles.
Photo of Charles Maddison, Social Worker, AMHSW
Charles Maddison
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2045

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Charles Maddison

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • EMDR trained by EMDRIA to master class level. , Graduate Master of Social Work, Graduated 2015

    • Additional Credentials

  • Diploma from Bower Place Training Family Therapy / 2018
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10 years working with complex clients & difficulties including childhood trauma, adult autism & family conflict. Accredited MH Social Worker. EMDR basic training & 4 EMDR Master Classes. MSW. Grad Dip Family Therapy. MBA. BA (English literature). Experienced rock & jazz singer.
Photo of Charles Maddison, Social Worker, AMHSW
Charles Maddison
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2045
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10 years working with complex clients & difficulties including childhood trauma, adult autism & family conflict. Accredited MH Social Worker. EMDR basic training & 4 EMDR Master Classes. MSW. Grad Dip Family Therapy. MBA. BA (English literature). Experienced rock & jazz singer.
Photo of Charles Maddison, Social Worker, AMHSW
Charles Maddison
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2045

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Attachment trauma
  • Autism

Practice Areas

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Career Guidance
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
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EMDR is gold-standard treatment for various types of trauma. It also helps with anxiety, phobias and addiction. Single-incident trauma experiences usually respond well after just a few sessions. Clients with more complex trauma and attachment disorders need many sessions to prepare for EMDR. Once treated, the trauma memory may faintly remain but the client is no longer triggered.
Photo of Charles Maddison, Social Worker, AMHSW
Charles Maddison
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2045
"
EMDR is gold-standard treatment for various types of trauma. It also helps with anxiety, phobias and addiction. Single-incident trauma experiences usually respond well after just a few sessions. Clients with more complex trauma and attachment disorders need many sessions to prepare for EMDR. Once treated, the trauma memory may faintly remain but the client is no longer triggered.
Photo of Charles Maddison, Social Worker, AMHSW
Charles Maddison
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2045

Client Focus

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

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

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Age

Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

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

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I like my clients to know as much as I do about their therapy, so psychoeducation is a high priority. I use EMDR to treat many problems including distressing childhood memories, military and sexual trauma, attachment disorder, nightmares, and anxiety in professional and social settings. As a trained family therapist I take a systemic, holistic view of clients' family and personal relationships.
Photo of Charles Maddison, Social Worker, AMHSW
Charles Maddison
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2045
"
I like my clients to know as much as I do about their therapy, so psychoeducation is a high priority. I use EMDR to treat many problems including distressing childhood memories, military and sexual trauma, attachment disorder, nightmares, and anxiety in professional and social settings. As a trained family therapist I take a systemic, holistic view of clients' family and personal relationships.
Photo of Charles Maddison, Social Worker, AMHSW
Charles Maddison
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2045

Location

Primary Location

Melbourne CBD Psychology

530 Little Collins Street

Melbourne, VIC 3000

(03) 7003 2045

Email me

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I work 2 days in the office and two days remotely WFH. I also offer 2-day and 4-day intensive EMDR treatment for CPTSD.
Photo of Charles Maddison, Social Worker, AMHSW
Charles Maddison
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7003 2045
"
I work 2 days in the office and two days remotely WFH. I also offer 2-day and 4-day intensive EMDR treatment for CPTSD.
Photo of Charles Maddison, Social Worker, AMHSW
Charles Maddison
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7003 2045