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Matthew Austin

Social Worker, AMHSW

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Available both in-person and online
885 High Street Level 1 Thornbury, VIC 3071
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Caring, honest & non-judgemental counselling for LGBTQIA+ folk. You may have been feeling bad about yourself and noticed that you have been acting inauthentically. Perhaps you are worried others won’t accept the real you. It’s been difficult to share your self-critical thoughts with others. I help LGBTQIA+ folk with a non-judgmental and caring space to explore and better understand and process their distress.
By creating a safe space between us, we can begin to understand how feelings of shame have been shaped by trauma in relationships. Through increased self-understanding, you can connect with a kinder version of yourself and get clear about where you hustle for self-worth and connection.
If you are ready to be to move from feeling stuck and isolated and want to be challenged and supported to move toward change. Book a free 15-minute consult now via the website. A 60-minute session is $260 and is payable on the day of the session.
Call or Matthew Austin now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 7020 2779

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Prana House

885 High Street

Level 1

Thornbury, VIC 3071 map

 (03) 7020 2779
My website
Taking new clients. Visit my website to book a free 15-minute consult to get started.
I focus on LGBTQ+, Lesbian and Bisexual 
$260 Per Session  
Let's Connect (03) 7020 2779
Photo of Matthew Austin, Social Worker, AMHSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Prana House

885 High Street

Level 1

Thornbury, VIC 3071 map

 (03) 7020 2779
My website
Taking new clients. Visit my website to book a free 15-minute consult to get started.
I focus on LGBTQ+, Lesbian and Bisexual 
$260 Per Session  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $260

Payment Methods

American Express, Mastercard, Visa
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I keep a card on file for clients and charge the session fee on the day of the session.
Photo of Matthew Austin, Social Worker, AMHSW
Matthew Austin
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2779
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I keep a card on file for clients and charge the session fee on the day of the session.
Photo of Matthew Austin, Social Worker, AMHSW
Matthew Austin
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2779

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Matthew Austin

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 16 years
  • Bachelor of Social Work & Advanced Diploma of Gestalt Psychotherapy

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from University of Melbourne Certificate of Developmental Psychiatry / 2010
  • Diploma from Gestalt Therapy Australia
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I have over ten years of experience providing counselling to adults. I am also trained in EMDR levels 1 & 2 and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Photo of Matthew Austin, Social Worker, AMHSW
Matthew Austin
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2779
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I have over ten years of experience providing counselling to adults. I am also trained in EMDR levels 1 & 2 and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Photo of Matthew Austin, Social Worker, AMHSW
Matthew Austin
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2779

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • LGBTQ+
  • Lesbian
  • Bisexual

Practice Areas

  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Depression
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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My clients have expressed to me that they have experienced the following in counselling: Better able to take care of their vulnerabilities. Can calm self-critical thoughts and access self-compassion. Increased self-awareness of their emotions and how to mindfully respond to these and healed past traumas.
Photo of Matthew Austin, Social Worker, AMHSW
Matthew Austin
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2779
"
My clients have expressed to me that they have experienced the following in counselling: Better able to take care of their vulnerabilities. Can calm self-critical thoughts and access self-compassion. Increased self-awareness of their emotions and how to mindfully respond to these and healed past traumas.
Photo of Matthew Austin, Social Worker, AMHSW
Matthew Austin
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2779

Endorsement

Andrew Macdonald
Andrew Macdonald
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Matthew's approach makes everyone feel safe, listened to and understood no matter who they are are what they bring to the therapy room.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Intersex Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Psychodynamic
  • Trauma Focused
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I use a mix of Gestalt Psychotherapy, IFS (parts work), EMDR and Havening in counselling. In our first few sessions, we explored what type of treatments might work best for you, so counselling can be tailored to your preferences. I use outcome scales to keep myself accountable, so if you're not seeing the improvements you want, we can talk about it and make the adjustments you need.
Photo of Matthew Austin, Social Worker, AMHSW
Matthew Austin
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2779
"
I use a mix of Gestalt Psychotherapy, IFS (parts work), EMDR and Havening in counselling. In our first few sessions, we explored what type of treatments might work best for you, so counselling can be tailored to your preferences. I use outcome scales to keep myself accountable, so if you're not seeing the improvements you want, we can talk about it and make the adjustments you need.
Photo of Matthew Austin, Social Worker, AMHSW
Matthew Austin
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2779

Location

Primary Location

Prana House

885 High Street

Level 1

Thornbury, VIC 3071

(03) 7020 2779

Email Me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities/Towns

Regions

Postcodes

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Taking new clients. Visit my website to book a free 15-minute consult to get started.
Photo of Matthew Austin, Social Worker, AMHSW
Matthew Austin
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7020 2779
"
Taking new clients. Visit my website to book a free 15-minute consult to get started.
Photo of Matthew Austin, Social Worker, AMHSW
Matthew Austin
Social Worker, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7020 2779