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Nikhil Badkundri
Counsellor, ACA-L1
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Nikhil Badkundri

Counsellor, ACA-L1

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Available both in-person and online
South Melbourne, VIC 3205
I exclusively work with crickerers (young amateurs, semi-pro, pro or elite), sport parents, performers & sport team coaches. I help you with the psychological shifts needed to transition through the different stages of your sporting career. EG: From Semi-pro to Pro or from Pro to Elite. Before you even get to that level, you need to know you belong there. All the issues you are experiencing in your sport stem from that core issue. That is the essence of my work.
My work is anchored on helping you achieve your goals - we do this through the Pro Performance Framework. The first step to this change starts by reaching out; you can email, call or visit the website to start a conversation. I look forward to it.
Call or Nikhil Badkundri now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 7020 2763

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

South Melbourne, VIC 3205

(03) 7020 2763
My website
Sessions can be conducted online, South Melbourne or another location by agreement.
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (03) 7020 2763
Photo of Nikhil Badkundri, Counsellor, ACA-L1

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

South Melbourne, VIC 3205

(03) 7020 2763
My website
Sessions can be conducted online, South Melbourne or another location by agreement.
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • Health Partners
  • NDIS
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Please reach out with any questions, most standard payment methods are accepted.
Photo of Nikhil Badkundri, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Nikhil Badkundri
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2763
"
Please reach out with any questions, most standard payment methods are accepted.
Photo of Nikhil Badkundri, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Nikhil Badkundri
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2763

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Nikhil Badkundri
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Mental Health Academy Post Traumatic Growth / 2024
  • Certificate from Mental Health Academy Treating Anxiety / 2024
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My work encompasses a client centered approach, promoting client autonomy & one that is fine-tuned over my time of working with the performers, organizations, athletes and leaders.
Photo of Nikhil Badkundri, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Nikhil Badkundri
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2763
"
My work encompasses a client centered approach, promoting client autonomy & one that is fine-tuned over my time of working with the performers, organizations, athletes and leaders.
Photo of Nikhil Badkundri, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Nikhil Badkundri
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2763

Expertise and Interests

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sports Performance
  • Trauma and PTSD
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Clients come to me with a range of issues, that range from emotional, physical to psychological - the plan is personal to the client, however within 3 sessions most of my clients start to see the world differently. From thereon - the key is consistency and practice.
Photo of Nikhil Badkundri, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Nikhil Badkundri
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2763
"
Clients come to me with a range of issues, that range from emotional, physical to psychological - the plan is personal to the client, however within 3 sessions most of my clients start to see the world differently. From thereon - the key is consistency and practice.
Photo of Nikhil Badkundri, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Nikhil Badkundri
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2763

Endorsement

Creating Wellbeing Melbourne
Creating Wellbeing Melbourne
PsychotherapistMAPACFA
Nikhil's approach is highly client centred, and he excels in the field of sports and performance. Utilising his own life experiences, he delivers guidance to empower those he works with to achieve their utmost capabilities.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

Hindi

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Single Parent

I also speak

Hindi

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA)
  • Attachment-based
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Neuro-Linguistic (NLP)
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychological Testing and Evaluation
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
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I use a wide array of therapies; these are anchored on what is needed to get you the outcome you desire. There is no one size fits all, however, as long as you lean into the process you will start to see the results.
Photo of Nikhil Badkundri, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Nikhil Badkundri
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2763
"
I use a wide array of therapies; these are anchored on what is needed to get you the outcome you desire. There is no one size fits all, however, as long as you lean into the process you will start to see the results.
Photo of Nikhil Badkundri, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Nikhil Badkundri
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7020 2763

Location

Primary Location

South Melbourne, VIC 3205

(03) 7020 2763
"
Sessions can be conducted online, South Melbourne or another location by agreement.
Photo of Nikhil Badkundri, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Nikhil Badkundri
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7020 2763
"
Sessions can be conducted online, South Melbourne or another location by agreement.
Photo of Nikhil Badkundri, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Nikhil Badkundri
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7020 2763