Family Therapy Counselling in Patterson Lakes, VIC

It’s Never Too Late for a New Beginning! Hi, I’m Sarah - Life can present us with many personal challenges. Do you feel anxious, lonely or depressed? Burnt-out or overwhelmed? Do you feel unheard or unable to express your needs in your relationships with your partner, family or friends? Maybe you are not sure what it is, but something doesn’t feel quite right? We all need help at some time to work through things. I understand that taking that first step to seek help can be hard - but the rewards can be great.

I am passionate about helping others and believe that every day is an opportunity to put steps into place to be the best version of yourself and to start living the way you want to. I thrive on being able to support, encourage and empower people at different stages of life. Having spent my working life in the health and wellness industry, I know how important mental health and mindset are and their impact on all areas of our life. I work with individuals and couples on a wide range of issues, and draw upon a range of evidence-based psychological treatments to ensure a tailored approach for each person’s goals.

I am a counsellor and family therapist and work with adults, children, youth, and families, on a range of issues stemming from past or present experiences, which are impacting on them living their best life. Some people see me for brief solution orientated support, that focusses on what is happening in the here and now, and strategies to move forward. Others, benefitting from longer term therapeutic treatment and support.

I work with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, I recognise that all clients are unique and therefore approach each and every session with genuineness, curiosity and a range of therapeutic interventions that I can draw on to support my clients. My specialty is working with Children, Adolescents, Mums and Bubs and Families. This client group can benefit from attachment-based interventions, relationship and communication skills as well as emotion regulation and psychoeducation.

If you are feeling lost in your life or your relationship, I can support and guide you through a difficult time. In a safe and supportive manner with over 30 years of experience, together, we can co-create the type of life and relationship you deserve and aspire to have. Check out my relationship podcast The DnA of Mindful Relationships www.thednaofmindfulrelationships.com

Looking for an experienced grief and trauma specialist who goes beyond traditional talk therapy to help you on your healing journey? I am a Medicare Registered Mental Health Clinician and Registered EMDR therapist, with more than 20 years of clinical experience, offering integrative mind-body psychotherapy, play therapy, incorporating a humanistic trauma-informed and attachment focused approach to facilitate your trauma recovery and relational growth.

Edita is very passionate about helping children, adolescents and their families improve their quality of life, build resilience and strong connections and relationships with significant others. Edita often sees clients who are anxious, have behavioral difficulties, experienced some form of trauma (domestic violence, death, bullying, parental separation etc) or require assistance in building new skills such as social skills or assertiveness.

We all experience some problems in our day-to-day lives.When problems we face impact our physical & emotional well-being & our quality of life, it is helpful to reach out to someone for support. Pri provides counselling to young children, adolescents, & adults. She can help with stress management, anxiety, behaviour management, body image concerns, bullying, depression, grief, gender & sexuality, neurodevelopmental differences, NDIS support, parents’ separation & divorce, school attendance & trauma. She also provides counselling to adults experiencing anxiety, separation, grief and loss, parenting support, and family conflict.

Hi! I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 2 decades experience working with a variety of clients. I work with children, adolescents, families and also individuals and in particular women. I work in a holistic manner; not only do I recognise the mind body connection but also acknowledges the system in which the child or family functions, never looking at a behaviour or symptom in isolation. I support individuals to overcome challenges in their lives, from relationships to navigating life transitions.

For me is very important treat the person as an integral approach , looking after the inner world of the patients and how is the way can affect to their bodies, treating the psychosomatic illness. I try that the person be able to accomplish their projects, achieve their goals for physically and mentally wellness in the long term. For that I use all my knowledge and different learning techniques for more than 10 years of working with people in a confidentiallity ,respectful and trustful manners. My target is that the person achieve though the psychotherapy to be FREE, INDEPENDENT AND AUTONOMOUS.

Are you seeking a holistic and body-oriented style of therapy that respects the full spectrum of your human experience? My roots are in process work: a dynamic blend between Jungian psychology and nature-honoring shamanistic/spiritual traditions, with a focus on supporting your natural drive towards healing and wholeness. I work with women & men who are seeking a nourishing and empowering space to face the difficult and hidden dimensions of their lives. In my work, I most enjoy exploring the areas of sexuality & spirituality; relationships & love; power dynamics; grief & death; major life transitions; and healing with psychedelics.

Celeste is a Counsellor with a Clinical Social work background, located in Chelsea Heights. Celeste has experience working with Individuals, Children, Youth, families, and carers from working within healthcare settings across South Australia and Victoria. Celeste aims to meet clients where they are on their journey and assist those wishing to process life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, Health ailments, boundary work, self-compassion work or manage the general waves of life, that come with being human.

My service offers psychological assessments to educate and empower children, adolescents, and adults. Assessments include cognitive, academic, ADHD, and autism assessments, as well as screeners and questionnaires for social/emotional/behavioural, adaptive, and executive skills/functioning. I am a friendly, kind, and caring Psychologist who has worked with individuals, families, and care teams, supporting clients across the lifespan in private practice, educational, and community settings. I have experience completing assessments and funding applications/reviews, as well as providing counselling and intervention.

I enjoy helping adolescent and adult clients discover there is an alternative to the life of distress and discomfort quite often being experienced in the lead up to engaging with mental health support. I work with people who are experiencing low mood and/or low motivation, difficulties adjusting, stress, anger, confusion or worry, to empower them to discover their strengths whilst developing insight into their presentation. I also offer ADHD assessment at a location in Frankston.

There are 4 separate areas of focus that I support clients with; 1).Healthcare professionals grappling with burnout symptoms or demanding standards associated with their careers. 2). Everyday client concerns like managing anxiety, low mood, or relationship challenges. 3). The intersection of the following specific areas, or simply one of these more nuanced areas; people coping with trauma, understanding and managing their neurodivergence, the LGBTQIA+ community, addressing sexual health and intimacy issues, and trans-friendly and knowledgeable healthcare. 4). Adult ADHD/ Autism assessments.

I am Anthony Grace, the principal therapist at Mindful Health Counselling. Mens Health is my speciality. I had many years of experience in the corporate sector prior to creating and running my own business for 10 years, where I successfully developed life skills programs for children and conducted courses about parenting, effective communication, and general life improvement strategies to individuals, parents and groups. I became a counsellor as I am passionate about helping people address and overcome the barriers that are preventing them from living the life they desire and deserve.