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Meg James

Counsellor, ACA-L1

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Available online only
Mount Martha, VIC 3934
Do you often find yourself putting everyone else first, while struggling to know what you need? Perhaps you're stuck in cycles of anxiety, stress, self-doubt, or emotional overwhelm. You care deeply about the people around you and often find yourself anticipating their needs, managing their emotions, or working hard to keep the peace. Yet despite all that effort, you may feel unseen, unheard, or disconnected from yourself.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe, understood, and accepted. Rather than viewing your struggles as signs that something is wrong with you, we'll approach them with curiosity, compassion, and an understanding of how they may have helped you adapt and survive.
I work with relationship challenges, attachment patterns, anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, boundaries, emotional burnout, life transitions, and nervous system overwhelm. My hope is that our work together helps you feel more grounded, more connected to yourself, and more confident in your ability to navigate life's challenges.
Meg James now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Mount Martha, VIC 3934

My website
Online sessions are available most weekdays between 9am and 5pm. Sunday appointments are available on request.
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  
Connect with Meg James
Photo of Meg James, Counsellor, ACA-L1

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Mount Martha, VIC 3934

My website
Online sessions are available most weekdays between 9am and 5pm. Sunday appointments are available on request.
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and couples  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Couple Sessions $170
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • NDIS
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Individual and couples sessions are 60 minutes via Zoom, available online wherever you are. You're welcome to book at a pace that feels right for you: weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.
Photo of Meg James, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Meg James
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Individual and couples sessions are 60 minutes via Zoom, available online wherever you are. You're welcome to book at a pace that feels right for you: weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.
Photo of Meg James, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Meg James
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Meg James
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from Swinburne University in Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) / 2020
  • Diploma from The Cairnmillar Institute 2025
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I hold a Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), and Relationships Australia Certification in Couples Counselling. As an avid learner, I'm currently completing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).
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Meg James
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
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I hold a Graduate Diploma of Counselling and Psychotherapy, a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), and Relationships Australia Certification in Couples Counselling. As an avid learner, I'm currently completing a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).
Photo of Meg James, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Meg James
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with anxiety, attachment and relationship difficulties, boundaries, people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm.
Photo of Meg James, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Meg James
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I work with anxiety, attachment and relationship difficulties, boundaries, people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm.
Photo of Meg James, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Meg James
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Attachment-based
  • Compassion Focused
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Gottman Method
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
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I practice from an integrative lens, guided by the understanding that real change happens within the context of relationship and emotional safety. My work is grounded in person-centred and strengths-based frameworks, and I weave in strategies from ACT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support your unique process.
Photo of Meg James, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Meg James
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I practice from an integrative lens, guided by the understanding that real change happens within the context of relationship and emotional safety. My work is grounded in person-centred and strengths-based frameworks, and I weave in strategies from ACT, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing to support your unique process.
Photo of Meg James, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Meg James
Counsellor, ACA-L1
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Mount Martha, VIC 3934

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Online sessions are available most weekdays between 9am and 5pm. Sunday appointments are available on request.
Photo of Meg James, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Meg James
Counsellor, ACA-L1
"
Online sessions are available most weekdays between 9am and 5pm. Sunday appointments are available on request.
Photo of Meg James, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Meg James
Counsellor, ACA-L1