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Listen and Care Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4

Listen and Care Counselling

Counsellor, ACA-L4 (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
28 Hodgson Street, Ocean Grove, VIC 3226
Let's Connect (03) 4050 7113
Photo of Chris Wood - Listen and Care Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L4
Hi I am Chris, a registered counsellor and EMDR therapist. I help clients with past or recent trauma; family and relationship problems, men's issues, personal issues such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss (including animal companions), self esteem and body image; work related issues including bullying and burnout. I work with individual adults and provide a supportive environment to enable you to discuss your problems openly and without judgement. I help my clients to develop practical strategies to help manage, or resolve their issues and make positive changes in their life. I work with a range of evidence-based therapies.
I am an experienced EMDR therapist. EMDR is used to treat trauma-related mental health conditions. I also use Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help clients change unhelpful ways of thinking, feeling and behaving. I offer Narrative Therapy to helping individuals reframe their life stories and develop new perspectives.
I have a friendly and compassionate style to help you to feel comfortable opening up about your problems without judgement. I follow the Code of Ethics for the Australian Counselling Association. I offer face to face sessions in Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove, as well as video (Teams) and telephone.
Call or Listen and Care Counselling now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 4050 7113

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Listen and Care Counselling

28 Hodgson Street

Ocean Grove, VIC 3226 map

(03) 4050 7113

Kirk's place

Kirk Road

Point Lonsdale, VIC 3225 map

I offer in-person counselling in Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove as well as by Teams video, or phone. I offer Monday to Friday appointments.
I focus on Anxiety, Depression and Men's Issues 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (03) 4050 7113
Photo of Chris Wood - Listen and Care Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L4

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Listen and Care Counselling

28 Hodgson Street

Ocean Grove, VIC 3226 map

(03) 4050 7113

Kirk's place

Kirk Road

Point Lonsdale, VIC 3225 map

I offer in-person counselling in Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove as well as by Teams video, or phone. I offer Monday to Friday appointments.
I focus on Anxiety, Depression and Men's Issues 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • AHM Health
  • ARHG
  • Bupa
  • Medibank Private
  • Police Health
"
If you have Private Health with extras cover, you may be able to claim a benefit (by sending in the counselling receipt)
Photo of Chris Wood - Listen and Care Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L4
Listen and Care Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4050 7113
"
If you have Private Health with extras cover, you may be able to claim a benefit (by sending in the counselling receipt)
Photo of Chris Wood - Listen and Care Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L4
Listen and Care Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4050 7113

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Chris Wood

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Chris Wood
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 7 years
  • Master of Counselling, Monash University, Graduated 2019
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from RMIT University in Grad Cert Careers Ed & Dev (G Cert CED) Graduate Certificate in Career Education and Development / 2009
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Melbourne in Bachelor of Science (BSc) Bachelor of Science
"
I have undertaken specialised training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, CBT-E for Eating Disorders and Career counselling to complement my Counselling skills.
Photo of Chris Wood - Listen and Care Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L4
Listen and Care Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4050 7113
"
I have undertaken specialised training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) for trauma, CBT-E for Eating Disorders and Career counselling to complement my Counselling skills.
Photo of Chris Wood - Listen and Care Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L4
Listen and Care Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4050 7113

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Men's Issues

Practice Areas

  • Anger Management
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Body Image
  • Career Guidance
  • Chronic Illness
  • Divorce
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
  • Work stress, burnout, bullying
"
During our initial sessions I will take a detailed history and collaborate with you to develop a plan to address your main issues of concern. I provide psycho-education, help you develop strategies and use a range of therapies depending on your particular presenting issues. I have a client-centred style, so you will always be able to have your say about what to focus on in a session.
Photo of Chris Wood - Listen and Care Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L4
Listen and Care Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4050 7113
"
During our initial sessions I will take a detailed history and collaborate with you to develop a plan to address your main issues of concern. I provide psycho-education, help you develop strategies and use a range of therapies depending on your particular presenting issues. I have a client-centred style, so you will always be able to have your say about what to focus on in a session.
Photo of Chris Wood - Listen and Care Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L4
Listen and Care Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4050 7113

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
"
I offer EMDR Therapy to help you to reprocess past traumatic events and reduce the triggers and symptoms of the trauma. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps you to identify your patterns of negative thinking and how they influence your feelings and behaviours. You will learn strategies to change your thinking patterns and enable you to improve your emotions and experiences.
Photo of Chris Wood - Listen and Care Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L4
Listen and Care Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4050 7113
"
I offer EMDR Therapy to help you to reprocess past traumatic events and reduce the triggers and symptoms of the trauma. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps you to identify your patterns of negative thinking and how they influence your feelings and behaviours. You will learn strategies to change your thinking patterns and enable you to improve your emotions and experiences.
Photo of Chris Wood - Listen and Care Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L4
Listen and Care Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 4050 7113

Location

Primary Location

Listen and Care Counselling

28 Hodgson Street

Ocean Grove, VIC 3226

(03) 4050 7113

Additional Location

Kirk's place

Kirk Road

Point Lonsdale, VIC 3225

(03) 4050 7113
"
I offer in-person counselling in Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove as well as by Teams video, or phone. I offer Monday to Friday appointments.
Photo of Chris Wood - Listen and Care Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L4
Listen and Care Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 4050 7113
"
I offer in-person counselling in Point Lonsdale and Ocean Grove as well as by Teams video, or phone. I offer Monday to Friday appointments.
Photo of Chris Wood - Listen and Care Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L4
Listen and Care Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 4050 7113