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Patricia Griffin
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lilydale, VIC 3140
I use a variety of therapies such as CBT, ACT and Narrative Therapy to ensure our time is tailored to each individual.
I want to help people be and achieve their very best by learning to overcome or manage the challenges that life inevitably throws at us. By understanding themselves and others, tapping into their strengths and adopting the right tools, I believe everyone has the potential to reach their goals and have meaningful relationships.
I use a variety of therapies such as CBT, ACT and Narrative Therapy to ensure our time is tailored to each individual.
I want to help people be and achieve their very best by learning to overcome or manage the challenges that life inevitably throws at us. By understanding themselves and others, tapping into their strengths and adopting the right tools, I believe everyone has the potential to reach their goals and have meaningful relationships.
(03) 5905 9906 View (03) 5905 9906
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Rhonda Newton
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Frankston, VIC 3199  (Online Only)
Specializing but not limited to, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution focused therapy, issues of anxiety, and Identity.
My Passion is to provide a safe, non-judgmental place that helps you navigate the problematic areas of life and explore the issues of personal concern for you. Using various strategies and therapies, I can help you to explore the issues your struggling with and let you see things from a new perspective, discovering hidden strengths and abilities. I am an accredited counselor with ACA with over 30 years of experience mentoring, encouraging, and helping people from all walks of life, I am well-equipped to help you discover and process issues allowing you to fulfill your full potential
Specializing but not limited to, CBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution focused therapy, issues of anxiety, and Identity.
My Passion is to provide a safe, non-judgmental place that helps you navigate the problematic areas of life and explore the issues of personal concern for you. Using various strategies and therapies, I can help you to explore the issues your struggling with and let you see things from a new perspective, discovering hidden strengths and abilities. I am an accredited counselor with ACA with over 30 years of experience mentoring, encouraging, and helping people from all walks of life, I am well-equipped to help you discover and process issues allowing you to fulfill your full potential
(03) 5905 7109 View (03) 5905 7109
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TaylorMade Counselling
Counsellor, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
West Melbourne, VIC 3003
TaylorMade provides an evidence-based holistic approach to counselling, drawing on a range of practices including cognitive-behavioural therapy, crisis intervention, , mindfulness and meditation, narrative therapy, attachment and trauma theory, developmental approaches and solution-focused therapy.
TaylorMade Counselling has been designed to work with people of all ages who are looking for a comfortable and safe environment to have life changing, meaningful and practical conversations. The TaylorMade journey began with a single goal; to be able to connect with people and to support them to reconnect with themselves. I wanted TaylorMade to be about empowering people who are experiencing challenges, to encourage them to look at their lives from different angles, to reframe their thinking, to recognise and acknowledge their strengths and triumphs, in order to facilitate them to make positive changes, so that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.
TaylorMade provides an evidence-based holistic approach to counselling, drawing on a range of practices including cognitive-behavioural therapy, crisis intervention, , mindfulness and meditation, narrative therapy, attachment and trauma theory, developmental approaches and solution-focused therapy.
TaylorMade Counselling has been designed to work with people of all ages who are looking for a comfortable and safe environment to have life changing, meaningful and practical conversations. The TaylorMade journey began with a single goal; to be able to connect with people and to support them to reconnect with themselves. I wanted TaylorMade to be about empowering people who are experiencing challenges, to encourage them to look at their lives from different angles, to reframe their thinking, to recognise and acknowledge their strengths and triumphs, in order to facilitate them to make positive changes, so that they can lead happy and fulfilling lives.
(03) 9069 9437 View (03) 9069 9437
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Endeavour Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Geelong, VIC 3220
Endeavour Psychology employs evidence-based interventions including CBT, EMDR, narrative therapy, Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), sand tray therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
www.endeavourpsychology.com.au - Endeavour Psychology provides psychological assessment and intervention services supporting clients with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, body image and weight concerns, adjustment, bereavement, grief, stress, self-esteem, personality, social skills, neurodiversity including ADHD and ASD, sexuality, gender, relationships, communication, and interpersonal concerns.
Endeavour Psychology employs evidence-based interventions including CBT, EMDR, narrative therapy, Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT), sand tray therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
www.endeavourpsychology.com.au - Endeavour Psychology provides psychological assessment and intervention services supporting clients with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic, trauma, PTSD, body image and weight concerns, adjustment, bereavement, grief, stress, self-esteem, personality, social skills, neurodiversity including ADHD and ASD, sexuality, gender, relationships, communication, and interpersonal concerns.
(03) 4238 0634 View (03) 4238 0634
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Rebecca Pike - Lyfetree Therapy
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Frankston, VIC 3199
EMDR Trained, IFS Informed, Grief Certified, Trauma Informed. I am a discerning, warm, inclusive therapist, here to care for and help you to reprocess trauma.  I am a qualified, trained and registered psychotherapist with lived experience of trauma recovery.  In my work I use therapies such as parts therapy (IFS), EMDR and narrative therapy to help you along your healing journey.  I find these therapies combined with guidance have been able to help my clients work through traumatic events they have experienced throughout life.  I am privileged to be able help people transform their painful memories.
EMDR Trained, IFS Informed, Grief Certified, Trauma Informed. I am a discerning, warm, inclusive therapist, here to care for and help you to reprocess trauma.  I am a qualified, trained and registered psychotherapist with lived experience of trauma recovery.  In my work I use therapies such as parts therapy (IFS), EMDR and narrative therapy to help you along your healing journey.  I find these therapies combined with guidance have been able to help my clients work through traumatic events they have experienced throughout life.  I am privileged to be able help people transform their painful memories.
(03) 5906 7487 View (03) 5906 7487
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Monika Sharma
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Point Cook, VIC 3030
I use range of evidence based theoretical models including Neuro Transformation Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
I am a qualified counsellor and coach with many years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My focus is on providing a safe space to clients, where they feel motivated to open up and share their story. One of the primary needs of every human being is to be seen, heard and understood. My clients are struggling with various psychological issues like anger issues, relationship issues, low self-esteem, lack of self-love and confidence, trauma, depression and anxiety issues.
I use range of evidence based theoretical models including Neuro Transformation Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
I am a qualified counsellor and coach with many years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. My focus is on providing a safe space to clients, where they feel motivated to open up and share their story. One of the primary needs of every human being is to be seen, heard and understood. My clients are struggling with various psychological issues like anger issues, relationship issues, low self-esteem, lack of self-love and confidence, trauma, depression and anxiety issues.
(03) 7302 8772 View (03) 7302 8772
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Celeste Luciani
Counsellor, AASW
Verified Verified
Chelsea Heights, VIC 3196
These include Person Centred counselling, Trauma informed practice, Recovery and goal orientated practice, Narrative therapy, Solutions focused (SFBT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other mindfulness-based approaches.
Celeste is a Counsellor with a Clinical Social work background, located in Chelsea Heights. Celeste has experience working with Individuals, Children, Youth, families, and carers from working within healthcare settings across South Australia and Victoria. Celeste aims to meet clients where they are on their journey and assist those wishing to process life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, Health ailments, boundary work, self-compassion work or manage the general waves of life, that come with being human.
These include Person Centred counselling, Trauma informed practice, Recovery and goal orientated practice, Narrative therapy, Solutions focused (SFBT) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and other mindfulness-based approaches.
Celeste is a Counsellor with a Clinical Social work background, located in Chelsea Heights. Celeste has experience working with Individuals, Children, Youth, families, and carers from working within healthcare settings across South Australia and Victoria. Celeste aims to meet clients where they are on their journey and assist those wishing to process life transitions, trauma, grief and loss, Health ailments, boundary work, self-compassion work or manage the general waves of life, that come with being human.
(03) 8797 5454 View (03) 8797 5454
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Dr Cassie Roberts - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Hello, my name is Cassie and I'm a clinical psychologist working with adolescents and adults. The main areas I work with are; Anxiety, Perfectionism, OCD, Low Self-Esteem and Trauma. Perhaps you are looking to better understand yourself and your relationships, to connect with your thoughts and feelings, to reduce stress and worry, improve your self-esteem, overcome trauma or work on something from the past that is holding you back? Therapy can provide an opportunity for change. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including: CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused, Narrative, Exposure Therapy and Trauma-informed approaches.
Hello, my name is Cassie and I'm a clinical psychologist working with adolescents and adults. The main areas I work with are; Anxiety, Perfectionism, OCD, Low Self-Esteem and Trauma. Perhaps you are looking to better understand yourself and your relationships, to connect with your thoughts and feelings, to reduce stress and worry, improve your self-esteem, overcome trauma or work on something from the past that is holding you back? Therapy can provide an opportunity for change. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including: CBT, ACT, Compassion-Focused, Narrative, Exposure Therapy and Trauma-informed approaches.
(03) 9118 9015 View (03) 9118 9015
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Kat Maguire
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Influenced by Psychodynamic, IFS, Narrative, Gestalt, and EFT, Kat tailors her methods to each client's unique needs.
Kat (she/her) is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults and older teens. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
Influenced by Psychodynamic, IFS, Narrative, Gestalt, and EFT, Kat tailors her methods to each client's unique needs.
Kat (she/her) is a clinically registered psychotherapist specialising in trauma-informed individual therapy for adults and older teens. Approaching her clients with a focus on understanding rather than labelling or diagnosing, Kat believes in delving into each individual's unique story with a nonjudgmental curiosity. With a distinctive mix of humour and warmth, she establishes a secure environment for clients to explore their inner and outer worlds with vulnerability.
(03) 7003 2952 View (03) 7003 2952
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Caroline Winzenried
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Boronia, VIC 3155
I draw upon a range of therapeutic modalities tailored to each individual's circumstances, including narrative therapy, interpersonal therapy, and ACT.
If you're struggling with shame, anxiety, or existential concerns related to your religious background (whether you have left your religious community or are still happily a part of it), I'm here to help you move forward. Religion plays a huge role shaping our understanding of ourselves, our values, and the world around us. It can be a daunting but incredibly rewarding journey to open these ideas up for examination. My goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive space to explore, deconstruct, and create new understandings that feel true to who you are.
I draw upon a range of therapeutic modalities tailored to each individual's circumstances, including narrative therapy, interpersonal therapy, and ACT.
If you're struggling with shame, anxiety, or existential concerns related to your religious background (whether you have left your religious community or are still happily a part of it), I'm here to help you move forward. Religion plays a huge role shaping our understanding of ourselves, our values, and the world around us. It can be a daunting but incredibly rewarding journey to open these ideas up for examination. My goal is to provide you with a safe, supportive space to explore, deconstruct, and create new understandings that feel true to who you are.
(03) 8203 5069 View (03) 8203 5069
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Nathan Smith
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011
I often work from a pluralistic approach that draws from Gestalt, Person-Centred, Narrative, CBT, DBT, and Solution Focussed therapies.
I have a passion for working with young people to empower and support them with their challenges. I also work with people of all ages and gender identities. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, AOD, relationship issues, or any thing else I'd be happy to help.
I often work from a pluralistic approach that draws from Gestalt, Person-Centred, Narrative, CBT, DBT, and Solution Focussed therapies.
I have a passion for working with young people to empower and support them with their challenges. I also work with people of all ages and gender identities. Whether you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, AOD, relationship issues, or any thing else I'd be happy to help.
(03) 8594 4097 View (03) 8594 4097
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Ingrid Camilleri
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Saint Kilda, VIC 3182  (Online Only)
Drawing on several evidence-based modalities such as: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Narrative, and Creative Arts Therapy, I work with the individual to generate meaningful change.
Hi, I'm Ingrid, welcome to my counselling profile! I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, offering online therapeutic services to clients across Australia and abroad. I am a firm believer in the restorative power of supportive connections built on trust, and the potential for change that they create. I work with individuals who may be going through difficult life experiences, or life transitions, and are needing support in navigating: anxiety; depression; grief; loss; trauma; identity issues; relationships; mental well-being, or anyone wishing to gain deeper insight into themselves.
Drawing on several evidence-based modalities such as: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Narrative, and Creative Arts Therapy, I work with the individual to generate meaningful change.
Hi, I'm Ingrid, welcome to my counselling profile! I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, offering online therapeutic services to clients across Australia and abroad. I am a firm believer in the restorative power of supportive connections built on trust, and the potential for change that they create. I work with individuals who may be going through difficult life experiences, or life transitions, and are needing support in navigating: anxiety; depression; grief; loss; trauma; identity issues; relationships; mental well-being, or anyone wishing to gain deeper insight into themselves.
(03) 7003 2198 View (03) 7003 2198
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Alison Brown
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Glen Iris, VIC 3146
With a particular interest in both narrative and cognitive behavioural therapies, my approach focuses on empowering young people to own their story and lived experiences, and become active agents in shaping their future.
As a psychologist, past teacher, and parent, I feel privileged to work collaboratively with children, adolescents, families, and schools to help advocate for children, to allow their voices to be heard, and to provide understanding and support in bringing out the best in all young people. Giving children courage and skills to navigate difficult, confusing, or anxious situations in their lives builds their confidence and resilience. With a focus on helping young people better understand themselves and their circumstances, goals and strategies centre around realistic expectations, skill development, and hope for a preferred future.
With a particular interest in both narrative and cognitive behavioural therapies, my approach focuses on empowering young people to own their story and lived experiences, and become active agents in shaping their future.
As a psychologist, past teacher, and parent, I feel privileged to work collaboratively with children, adolescents, families, and schools to help advocate for children, to allow their voices to be heard, and to provide understanding and support in bringing out the best in all young people. Giving children courage and skills to navigate difficult, confusing, or anxious situations in their lives builds their confidence and resilience. With a focus on helping young people better understand themselves and their circumstances, goals and strategies centre around realistic expectations, skill development, and hope for a preferred future.
(03) 7003 2033 View (03) 7003 2033
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Jerty Richardson
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Bayswater, VIC 3153
I employ scientifically proven techniques such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and more.
At Ultimate Success and Wellbeing Psychology, I deliver a range of services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. These include anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, mediation, domestic violence Issues, critical incident stress management debriefing and anger and behaviour management. I have been registered as a psychologist for over 15 years and have held a variety of roles including managing a counselling and youth team as well as several mental health teams.
I employ scientifically proven techniques such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness and more.
At Ultimate Success and Wellbeing Psychology, I deliver a range of services for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families and groups. These include anxiety, depression, psychiatric disorders, adjustment disorders, grief and loss, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, mediation, domestic violence Issues, critical incident stress management debriefing and anger and behaviour management. I have been registered as a psychologist for over 15 years and have held a variety of roles including managing a counselling and youth team as well as several mental health teams.
(03) 9864 1892 View (03) 9864 1892
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Susmita Anis
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Glen Waverley, VIC 3150
psycho-education, empathetic listening, reflections on emotion, focusing exercises, narrative strategies and mindfulness-based techniques etc.
I am a strength-based, person-centred counsellor who facilitates individuals’ wellbeing through a holistic approach by liaising with external stakeholders as needed. I am also experienced in responding to critical incidents that pose risk to any individual. I enjoy working with culturally diverse individuals from different ethnical backgrounds regardless of their age or sex. I am very enthusiastic about making valuable contributions to the community to enable individuals confident enough to live more potential and happier lives.
psycho-education, empathetic listening, reflections on emotion, focusing exercises, narrative strategies and mindfulness-based techniques etc.
I am a strength-based, person-centred counsellor who facilitates individuals’ wellbeing through a holistic approach by liaising with external stakeholders as needed. I am also experienced in responding to critical incidents that pose risk to any individual. I enjoy working with culturally diverse individuals from different ethnical backgrounds regardless of their age or sex. I am very enthusiastic about making valuable contributions to the community to enable individuals confident enough to live more potential and happier lives.
(03) 7500 5596 View (03) 7500 5596
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Melanie Knight
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Mordialloc, VIC 3195
As a Masters qualified Arts Therapist, Counsellor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (lvl 2) I work with a collaborative and curious approach. I specialise in life transitions, complicated grief and loss, emotional challenges, relationships and trauma healing. Together we will explore your experience of the world, your emotions, relationships and patterns using somatic interventions alongside creative expression, supported by narrative and talk therapy. I have experience working across all ages with extensive experience with grief and trauma. I strive for an open hearted, inclusive practice towards positive transformation.
As a Masters qualified Arts Therapist, Counsellor and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (lvl 2) I work with a collaborative and curious approach. I specialise in life transitions, complicated grief and loss, emotional challenges, relationships and trauma healing. Together we will explore your experience of the world, your emotions, relationships and patterns using somatic interventions alongside creative expression, supported by narrative and talk therapy. I have experience working across all ages with extensive experience with grief and trauma. I strive for an open hearted, inclusive practice towards positive transformation.
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Errol Akyalcin
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Noble Park, VIC 3174
Thank you for checking in to read my intro. Beginning your healing journey starts here by taking this first step. I welcome you with a warm, friendly, open heart and a well experienced ear to listen, affirm, understand and to help you to process some of your deep personal, emotional and relationship concerns. Treating individuals above teens, couple's and families with my personal mentoring and coaching based psychology. I love all people, have lived for 58yrs, have various degrees and training in latest modalities to help you to be calm, integrate and to heal. Call or message me for a free chat about your needs, I welcome you:-)
Thank you for checking in to read my intro. Beginning your healing journey starts here by taking this first step. I welcome you with a warm, friendly, open heart and a well experienced ear to listen, affirm, understand and to help you to process some of your deep personal, emotional and relationship concerns. Treating individuals above teens, couple's and families with my personal mentoring and coaching based psychology. I love all people, have lived for 58yrs, have various degrees and training in latest modalities to help you to be calm, integrate and to heal. Call or message me for a free chat about your needs, I welcome you:-)
(03) 8771 5822 View (03) 8771 5822
Abdelkerim Abdelkerim
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
Tarneit, VIC 3029  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Abdelkerim, a professional counselor with 14 years of experience, offers specialized services including EAP, workcover, bullying, anxiety, depression, trauma and faith-based relationship counseling. He tailors his counseling approach to meet each client's unique needs, drawing from evidence-based modalities as well as faith-based counselling. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Tigrinya, Abdelkerim effectively connects with a diverse clientele.
Abdelkerim, a professional counselor with 14 years of experience, offers specialized services including EAP, workcover, bullying, anxiety, depression, trauma and faith-based relationship counseling. He tailors his counseling approach to meet each client's unique needs, drawing from evidence-based modalities as well as faith-based counselling. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Tigrinya, Abdelkerim effectively connects with a diverse clientele.
(03) 7303 3831 View (03) 7303 3831
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Alice Honman
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
We all experience suffering, and our suffering can be intensified by cultural structures, ideologies, and oppression. I have specific interest in neurodiversity and its impact on how one relates to the world and themselves. I value working with people who may feel marginalised or misunderstood and individuals struggling with feelings of low self-worth. I value working with the whole individual and their many facets. My hope for those I support is to suffer less and live more fully.
We all experience suffering, and our suffering can be intensified by cultural structures, ideologies, and oppression. I have specific interest in neurodiversity and its impact on how one relates to the world and themselves. I value working with people who may feel marginalised or misunderstood and individuals struggling with feelings of low self-worth. I value working with the whole individual and their many facets. My hope for those I support is to suffer less and live more fully.
(03) 9118 9055 x61 View (03) 9118 9055 x61
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Ray Elliott - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA - Org. Psych.
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3000
Ray is an Organisational and Supervising Psychologist – AHPRA endorsed – with 25 years experience in general psychology practice. He empathetically engages with clients across the life span. His clients include couples, adolescents and families and adults in diverse contexts.
Ray is an Organisational and Supervising Psychologist – AHPRA endorsed – with 25 years experience in general psychology practice. He empathetically engages with clients across the life span. His clients include couples, adolescents and families and adults in diverse contexts.
(03) 7003 2592 View (03) 7003 2592

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Narrative Counsellors

Is narrative therapy evidence-based?

Narrative therapy is not well-studied, and it may not be as effective in treating mental health conditions when compared with evidence-based treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy. Some small studies do show that depressed and anxious individuals who were treated with narrative therapy reported improvement in anxiety and depression symptoms.

How long does narrative therapy last?

Narrative therapy is less structured when compared with psychoanalysis, for example. Narrative therapy is more open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a few months, and sometimes a year or longer. Patients see their therapist one to two times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a person’s challenges and progress. Individuals can also practice the principles of narrative therapy after treatment has ended.

Does narrative therapy work?

Narrative therapy can help a person manage or reduce symptoms of conditions like depression or anxiety. This type of therapy encourages a person to reflect on the moments of their life when their particular problem was not at the forefront of their minds — perhaps life celebrations, achievements, and other successes. The individual is encouraged to rewrite their storyline as if their particular problem was not part of their life. This therapy may offer benefits that are hard to measure.

What are the possible limitations of narrative therapy?

Narrative therapy is person-centered or client-centered, and the health professional pays more attention to the subjective narratives that are constructed by the client, as opposed to other objective measures. The therapist privileges the individual’s perspective over all others. This open form may feel frustrating for individuals seeking a more structured approach; certainly, no one therapy type will work for every individual.