Internal Family Systems (IFS) Counselling in Wollert, VIC

I specialise in supporting clients with Complex PTSD/Relational Trauma, ADHD, Autism and maternal/paternal mental health but am not limited to these issues. I support adults of with a wide range of issues including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, stress, burnout, perfectionism, substance/behavioural addictions, self-harm and relationship challenges. Having someone truly listen and understand your experience can be a huge relief. However, the way I work involves more than just symptom management, I use approaches that have been shown to create transformational shifts and lasting change.

Sarah is a Somatic Psychotherapist and Art Therapist with specialist training in complex trauma. She has worked in this field for over 15 years. She has professional training in mindfulness-based somatic psychotherapy (Hakomi), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Sensorimotor Art Therapy. Sarah has a passion for engagement with nature as a resource and inspiration, as well as using creativity, humour and compassionate curiosity. Her approach is strongly influenced by attachment and trauma theories, and therefore relationship is seen as key in the therapeutic process.

I have been a practising Psychologist since 1991, working in the community sector (NGOs) and running my own practice - providing counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples.

I am a social worker and family therapist with over eight years post-qualifying experience, and over five years experience providing supervision and consultation to frontline practitioners and leaders in mental health, AoD, family violence and housing and homelessness sectors. I offer compassionate and non-judgemental services to people in Melbourne who have been impacted by the war on people who use drugs, the criminalisation of sex work, incarceration, and other forms of marginalisation.

Hi there, I’m Madeline. I am an accredited mental health social worker at Sit with Self Counselling, living in Melbourne with my partner and baby. What the heck does Sit with Self mean? I’m so glad you asked. Connecting with your authentic, compassionate and curious Self is at the centre of my therapeutic practice, and is where the name Sit with Self comes from. I hold the firm belief that all people have access to this Self (yes, even you!) when given the space, time and support to venture inward.

Jacquie seeks to work collaboratively and compassionately with her clients on their presenting issues. With a background in treating trauma, depression, anxiety and adjustment concerns across several client populations (Defence, First Responders, persons affected by natural disasters, sexual assault victim/ survivors) and localities around Australia.

Rachel Drysdale is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with more than ten years' experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families across the child protection, education and mental health fields. Rachel works with people experiencing a wide range of challenges, including: depression, anxiety, trauma, stress, grief and loss, bullying, life transitions, family and relationship issues.

Welcome! Clinical Psychologist Paula Garrido is registered with the NDIS and provides evidence-based treatment via Telehealth/video call therapy to NDIS Participants. She Certified Autism, PTSD and ADHD expert and provides neurodiverse affirming therapy. She is a warm, understanding, non-judgmental psychologist that is experienced in assisting patients rebuild their self-confidence and successfully work towards their goals. She has experience working in public hospitals, private psychology clinics with people with mild to severe mental illness and with the NDIA and NDIS including writing NDIS patient reports.

We can focus on a specific problem area you bring to therapy, and delve to a deeper level of understanding of the issue/s so as to resolve it, or we can work in a more fluid, open-ended manner, with self-discovery in mind. While I am not resistant to diagnosis and working within a pathological lens, I like to see people outside of narrow diagnostic labels. In the first instance, my first approach is to understand a client’s suffering by learning about them as unique individuals with complex histories and adaptive coping strategies. As I engage wholeheartedly with clients, my ask is that clients attempt to engage wholeheartedly too.

Do you wonder whether your goals and aspirations have been influenced by society? Perhaps if you were truly living for YOU, your goals would look quite different. Anxiety can dominate our lives until we start uncovering what we truly want out of life. Radically accepting yourself - and understanding your true desires and values - can set you on a more meaningful and fulfilling path. Looking at our issues in a Holistic way allows us to understand ourselves better, which fosters self-compassion.

Tamra is a psychologist who commenced her career working as a holistic practitioner. She completed a Master of Science in Cross-Cultural Psychology while living in the United Kingdom for 10 years. On her return to Melbourne in 2009 she completed a Masters of Counselling Psychology. Tamra then began working in Custodial and Correctional services, initially facilitating Drug and Alcohol programs in private prisons before working as a Forensic Clinician. Alongside this work she has provided services to clients in the private practice setting for over a decade.

We are a group of psychologists that have expertise in infant, child and adolescent psychology across a wide range of presenting concerns. Our clinic is geared towards making children and young people feel safe and comfortable. We work with clients ranging from 0 to 25 years of age (and their families). Most of our psychologists also work in other public settings which helps to keep us up to date with the latest approaches. We have both female and male clinicians. You can read more about our practitioners individual areas of interests and expertise on our website.

Are you seeking assistance with major life transitions? Do you struggle with a sense of smallness or self-doubt? Are anxiety and/or depression part of your daily life? Are you under a lot of stress or managing a chronic health condition? I am an experienced and skilled counsellor. Warmth, empathy, and open-mindedness are traits that define me. I chose the name Counselling Your Way to highlight the importance of customized approaches. I believe everyone possesses the inner capabilities to heal, and our task is to tap into them. Don’t hesitate to get in touch for an initial discussion or visit my website for additional information.

Immediate Openings Available - Medicare Bulk Billed. Face to face + telehealth. Cognitive Behavioural, Mindfulness, Emotional Focused Therapy & more. I work from the belief that the therapeutic relationship is built on trust, acceptance, validation and understanding. My purpose is to get you unstuck, confident, emotionally intelligent and not afraid to face life. I am passionate about working with Individuals, Adolescents & Couples facilitating meaningful and lasting change. I take pride in my ability to connect in a genuine way with a variety of clients and tailor my approach to best respect each person's potential, strengths.

Maybe you've tried psychology and it didn't get to the heart of what you were going through? maybe you couldn't find words for whats going on, or have often struggled with "just words" in the therapeutic process. Sometimes, with PTSD, BPD, or Identity formation, we need a tangible object to sit with and reflect on. The ideal client to the Thou Art Studio is seeking creative expression, a tangible object for reflecting on, or maybe wanting to push paint around before the words come. Come get messy on the outside to articulate the messy on the inside. Pearl can sit with both messes with you.

As a Gestalt therapist and EMDR therapist Sherridan has a person-centred perspective, facilitating emotion focused psychotherapy where you will experience being listened to and responded to with sincerity and authenticity. Sherridan provides a warm, safe, non-judgemental and welcoming space for you to explore your deepest concerns. Each person is unique, and how you look at the world individualist, sessions will be ever-evolving and the relationship supportive, a continuous sequence of experiencing and of examining the process of you in your life.

Individually tailored sessions to help each person improve their mental health. Flexible, supportive help to grow and change for the better. Kim has worked within the NDIS framework with complex clients and utilises a variety of techniques to give you strategies and insight towards improved mental health. With an interest in trauma, Kim plans to add EMDR training to her skillset this year. As well as rooms and online options, Kim will walk and talk and in some circumstances, travel to clients.