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Available both in-person and online
135 Thistle Street Golden Square, VIC 3555
People come to counselling when life feels heavier than it should, or when they are tired of trying to manage everything alone. You may be carrying anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, relationship difficulties, stress, low self-worth, identity questions, or the quiet exhaustion of holding everything together. I support adults, adolescents, couples, and LGBTQIA+ people with warmth, care, skill, and respect. Together, we can make sense of what has been happening, strengthen your confidence and coping, and gently work toward healing, clarity, better relationships, and a life that feels more like your own again.
I offer thoughtful, experienced counselling that helps you feel heard, supported and understood. Together, we can calm overwhelm, work through painful experiences, improve relationships, build confidence, and create practical steps forward. My approach is warm, inclusive and carefully tailored to you, drawing on strong training, experience and genuine care.
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, especially if you have been carrying things quietly for a long time. You do not need to arrive with the right words, a clear plan, or everything neatly worked out. If you feel ready, or even just curious, you are welcome to reach out and begin with a gentle, respectful conversation.
Call or Grant Finlay now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 4427 7092

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

135 Thistle Street

Golden Square, VIC 3555 map

(03) 4427 7092
My website
I offer in-person counselling in Bendigo and online across Australia, with flexible weekday appointments for adults, adolescents and couple
I focus on Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Greetings
Grant Finlay
Let's Connect (03) 4427 7092
Photo of Grant Finlay, Counsellor, ACA-L3

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

135 Thistle Street

Golden Square, VIC 3555 map

(03) 4427 7092
My website
I offer in-person counselling in Bendigo and online across Australia, with flexible weekday appointments for adults, adolescents and couple
I focus on Anxiety, Depression and Trauma and PTSD 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Greetings
Grant Finlay

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165
  • Couple Sessions $220

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • AHM Health
  • Bupa
  • Doctors Health Fund
  • Emergency Services Health
  • GMHBA
  • Medibank Private
  • Police Health
  • Teachers Health
  • Westfund
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Fees are paid 48 hours in advance to secure your appointment. Sessions are charged according to the type and length of counselling booked, with clear pricing provided before you begin. Rebates may be available through many private health insurers.
Photo of Grant Finlay, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grant Finlay
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4427 7092
"
Fees are paid 48 hours in advance to secure your appointment. Sessions are charged according to the type and length of counselling booked, with clear pricing provided before you begin. Rebates may be available through many private health insurers.
Photo of Grant Finlay, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grant Finlay
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4427 7092

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Grant N Finlay
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Master of Counselling , Graduated 2023
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I hold a Master of Counselling and bring over 20 years of experience supporting people through education, wellbeing and counselling. My practice draws on advanced training in eye movement therapies, trauma-informed care, couples therapy, parts work, CBT, solution-focused counselling and creative app
Photo of Grant Finlay, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grant Finlay
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4427 7092
"
I hold a Master of Counselling and bring over 20 years of experience supporting people through education, wellbeing and counselling. My practice draws on advanced training in eye movement therapies, trauma-informed care, couples therapy, parts work, CBT, solution-focused counselling and creative app
Photo of Grant Finlay, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grant Finlay
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4427 7092

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma and PTSD

Practice Areas

  • Anger Management
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • First Responders
  • Gay
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Peer Relationships
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Veterans
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I support people and couples with anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, stress, relationship struggles, low self-worth, identity concerns and feeling stuck. Counselling may involve understanding what is happening, building steadier coping, working through painful experiences, and supporting clearer choices, stronger relationships and lasting change.
Photo of Grant Finlay, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grant Finlay
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4427 7092
"
I support people and couples with anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, stress, relationship struggles, low self-worth, identity concerns and feeling stuck. Counselling may involve understanding what is happening, building steadier coping, working through painful experiences, and supporting clearer choices, stronger relationships and lasting change.
Photo of Grant Finlay, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grant Finlay
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4427 7092

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Deaf Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person 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

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Existential
  • Eye Movement Integration Therapy (EMIT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Impact Therapy
  • Integrative
  • Person-Centred
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused
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I have become passionate about the use of eye movements to facilitate and support healing. I have seen first-hand the transformative nature of such approaches and have undertaken specialist training to become accredited in Eye Movement Integration Therapy (EMIT). This approach helps support people who have experienced significant challenges in their life. I continue to work with the EMIT College.
Photo of Grant Finlay, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grant Finlay
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4427 7092
"
I have become passionate about the use of eye movements to facilitate and support healing. I have seen first-hand the transformative nature of such approaches and have undertaken specialist training to become accredited in Eye Movement Integration Therapy (EMIT). This approach helps support people who have experienced significant challenges in their life. I continue to work with the EMIT College.
Photo of Grant Finlay, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grant Finlay
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4427 7092

Location

Primary Location

135 Thistle Street

Golden Square, VIC 3555

(03) 4427 7092
"
I offer in-person counselling in Bendigo and online across Australia, with flexible weekday appointments for adults, adolescents and couple
Photo of Grant Finlay, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grant Finlay
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 4427 7092
"
I offer in-person counselling in Bendigo and online across Australia, with flexible weekday appointments for adults, adolescents and couple
Photo of Grant Finlay, Counsellor, ACA-L3
Grant Finlay
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 4427 7092