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Counsellor, ACA-L2

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Available both in-person and online
Croydon North, VIC 3136
Services Offered: General Counselling, Carer and Workplace Wellbeing, Trauma/Abuse Recovery. Registered Counsellor with lived experience, Clinical Complex Trauma Professional, Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician, and Carer Gateway approved. By strengthening your mind body connection, present moment orientation, emotional regulation, communication and problem-solving skills, you will regulate symptoms, improve relationships, meet challenges, and achieve goals. Together we explore, daily functioning, stress and coping, relationship concerns, decision making challenges, impacts of past significant experiences, and more.
I aim to provide care tailored to meet your needs. Areas of concern are gently explored during counselling. Skill development and problem solving are key goals of treatment. Connecting with empathy and compassion brings understanding of the road travelled, whilst nurturing courage, hope and trust opens the door to learning, planning and action.
If you are feeling distress in your daily or corporate life, please don't struggle alone, I am here to help. To explore further, visit my website or call me for a free, short introductory chat.
Call or Erin Prater now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 8771 5669

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Croydon North, VIC 3136

(03) 8771 5669
My website
Weekdays/evenings/Saturdays, in person or online via Psychology Today.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Carer Gateway Approved 
$125 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hello and thank you for taking the time to explore my page. Hope to speak to you soon, Erin
Erin Prater
Let's Connect (03) 8771 5669
Photo of Erin Prater, Counsellor, ACA-L2

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Croydon North, VIC 3136

(03) 8771 5669
My website
Weekdays/evenings/Saturdays, in person or online via Psychology Today.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Carer Gateway Approved 
$125 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Hello and thank you for taking the time to explore my page. Hope to speak to you soon, Erin
Erin Prater

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer
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Counselling Fee is inclusive of GST, and payable in advance, via bank transfer.
Photo of Erin Prater, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Erin Prater
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8771 5669
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Counselling Fee is inclusive of GST, and payable in advance, via bank transfer.
Photo of Erin Prater, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Erin Prater
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8771 5669

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Erin Prater
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Diploma Counselling, Graduated 2024
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Evergreen Certifications Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 / 2025
  • Certificate from Evergreen Certifications Certified Narcissistic Abuse Treatment Clinician / 2025
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General Counselling supports all clients to attend to issues impacting daily living and relationships with others. Business Coaching supports Corporate Executives to achieve strategic goals and work/life balance. Specialist Complex Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse Treatment supports clients to heal.
Photo of Erin Prater, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Erin Prater
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8771 5669
"
General Counselling supports all clients to attend to issues impacting daily living and relationships with others. Business Coaching supports Corporate Executives to achieve strategic goals and work/life balance. Specialist Complex Trauma and Narcissistic Abuse Treatment supports clients to heal.
Photo of Erin Prater, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Erin Prater
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8771 5669

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety
  • Carer Gateway Approved

Practice Areas

  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Infidelity
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Veterans
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When supporting clients to attend to issues of daily living, workplace impacts, relationship needs, or recovery journeys, I primarily adopt a skills focus. When supporting clients who have been impacted by significant life events or abuse, I work within a three-phase trauma model, working with mind/body connections, Autonomic Nervous System regulation, PARTs and the internal family.
Photo of Erin Prater, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Erin Prater
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8771 5669
"
When supporting clients to attend to issues of daily living, workplace impacts, relationship needs, or recovery journeys, I primarily adopt a skills focus. When supporting clients who have been impacted by significant life events or abuse, I work within a three-phase trauma model, working with mind/body connections, Autonomic Nervous System regulation, PARTs and the internal family.
Photo of Erin Prater, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Erin Prater
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8771 5669

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Humanistic
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Lived Experience
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I have a warm, welcoming and humanistic approach to person-centered Counselling. I encourage curiosity when exploring issues at hand, collaborate when setting goals, tailor treatment to meet individual need and comfort, support problem solving and reflect progress. Skills focus on Autonomic Nervous System Regulation, Mind/Body Connection, Effective Communication, Goal Setting and Problem Solving.
Photo of Erin Prater, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Erin Prater
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8771 5669
"
I have a warm, welcoming and humanistic approach to person-centered Counselling. I encourage curiosity when exploring issues at hand, collaborate when setting goals, tailor treatment to meet individual need and comfort, support problem solving and reflect progress. Skills focus on Autonomic Nervous System Regulation, Mind/Body Connection, Effective Communication, Goal Setting and Problem Solving.
Photo of Erin Prater, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Erin Prater
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8771 5669

Location

Primary Location

Croydon North, VIC 3136

(03) 8771 5669
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Weekdays/evenings/Saturdays, in person or online via Psychology Today.
Photo of Erin Prater, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Erin Prater
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 8771 5669
"
Weekdays/evenings/Saturdays, in person or online via Psychology Today.
Photo of Erin Prater, Counsellor, ACA-L2
Erin Prater
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 8771 5669