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Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4

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Brunswick East, VIC 3057
The people I support often identify as LGBTIAQ+ and are also neurodivergent and/or have experienced various forms of trauma and family violence. I am also fiercely sex and sex-worker positive! My name is Jodie (they/she), I'm an experienced Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) and Family Violence Counsellor, based in Melbourne and Ballarat on unceded Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung lands.
My specialist training is in safely processing trauma - I offer a warm and direct feminist, anti-oppressive and liberatory counselling space, with regular neurodivergent-affirming practice trainings. I can offer EMDR therapy, ACT & IFS/ego/parts work. Sessions take place on weekday evenings (zoom/in-person) or on Wednesdays (zoom).
Clients often tell me they know I am a trusted, warm and gentle practitioner who is a kind and direct communicator. What do you need in order to sit and be in this space with me today? Which inner parts would you like to develop or express, where would you like to go and what would you like to be doing? Let's work together to get you there.
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Practice at a Glance

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Brunswick East, VIC 3057

Ballarat Central, VIC 3350

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LGBT Affirming / Confidential Counselling / Warm and Welcoming / Evening and Weekends / Specialist / Sex-positive / Online & In-person
I focus on Addiction, LGBTQ+ and Dual Diagnosis 
$135 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 
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Practice at a Glance

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Brunswick East, VIC 3057

Ballarat Central, VIC 3350

Website
LGBT Affirming / Confidential Counselling / Warm and Welcoming / Evening and Weekends / Specialist / Sex-positive / Online & In-person
I focus on Addiction, LGBTQ+ and Dual Diagnosis 
$135 Per Session  
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $135
  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Bank transfer, Cash, Visa
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Current fees are between $115-$155 per 50 minute session. Unfortunately I am unable to provide sessions via Medicare. Sliding-scale pricing, private health funding and via NDIS is possible.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Current fees are between $115-$155 per 50 minute session. Unfortunately I am unable to provide sessions via Medicare. Sliding-scale pricing, private health funding and via NDIS is possible.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

    Counsellor: Jodie Allen

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Jodie Allen
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 8 years
  • Counselling and Psychotherapy , Masters degree , Graduated 2018
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with EMDRAA Associate / 2023
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Trauma processing - EMDR institute trained with regular EMDR supervision. ACT, CBT and motivational interviewing trained and experienced. IFS in-training. I use trauma-informed supervisors from CALD/BIPOC/neurodivergent backgrounds in order to keep my practice on-track and intersectionally aware.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Trauma processing - EMDR institute trained with regular EMDR supervision. ACT, CBT and motivational interviewing trained and experienced. IFS in-training. I use trauma-informed supervisors from CALD/BIPOC/neurodivergent backgrounds in order to keep my practice on-track and intersectionally aware.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Addiction
  • LGBTQ+
  • Dual Diagnosis

Practice Areas

  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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A typical treatment plan may initially look like: taking time to hear your concerns followed by finding strategies to manage challenging emotions, tools and techniques to move towards desired outcomes and a listening ear or a structured and guided session where needed. Frameworks include abolitionist, feminist and trauma-sensitive & harm reduction. I'm able to provide EMDR trauma processing.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
A typical treatment plan may initially look like: taking time to hear your concerns followed by finding strategies to manage challenging emotions, tools and techniques to move towards desired outcomes and a listening ear or a structured and guided session where needed. Frameworks include abolitionist, feminist and trauma-sensitive & harm reduction. I'm able to provide EMDR trauma processing.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

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

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

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

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Feminist
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychodynamic
  • Sandplay
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Body-oriented therapy - a wonderful way of utilising the power already within our bodies. Our emotions can be useful tools! I also appreciate EMDR for its power in processing traumatic memories and bringing a sense of life back! Motivational Interviewing (MI) - A gentle, person-centered approach to exploring your current situation with no pressure to make sudden changes.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
Body-oriented therapy - a wonderful way of utilising the power already within our bodies. Our emotions can be useful tools! I also appreciate EMDR for its power in processing traumatic memories and bringing a sense of life back! Motivational Interviewing (MI) - A gentle, person-centered approach to exploring your current situation with no pressure to make sudden changes.
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Brunswick East, VIC 3057

Additional Location

Ballarat Central, VIC 3350

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LGBT Affirming / Confidential Counselling / Warm and Welcoming / Evening and Weekends / Specialist / Sex-positive / Online & In-person
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
"
LGBT Affirming / Confidential Counselling / Warm and Welcoming / Evening and Weekends / Specialist / Sex-positive / Online & In-person
Photo of Jodie Allen - Q Soma Counselling, Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4