Solution Focused Brief (SFBT) Counselling in Frankston, VIC

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

I can support adults with a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, adjustment, sleep, grief/loss, anger and frustration management issues. I can help you identify your needs and wants and establish achievable goals to improve the quality of your life. In addition I can provide support to adults whom experience high functioning autism spectrum disorder, or adults with intellectual disability or ADHD or a combination.

We all experience some problems in our day-to-day lives.When problems we face impact our physical & emotional well-being & our quality of life, it is helpful to reach out to someone for support. Pri provides counselling to young children, adolescents, & adults. She can help with stress management, anxiety, behaviour management, body image concerns, bullying, depression, grief, gender & sexuality, neurodevelopmental differences, NDIS support, parents’ separation & divorce, school attendance & trauma. She also provides counselling to adults experiencing anxiety, separation, grief and loss, parenting support, and family conflict.

I am Anthony Grace, the principal therapist at Mindful Health Counselling. Mens Health is my speciality. I had many years of experience in the corporate sector prior to creating and running my own business for 10 years, where I successfully developed life skills programs for children and conducted courses about parenting, effective communication, and general life improvement strategies to individuals, parents and groups. I became a counsellor as I am passionate about helping people address and overcome the barriers that are preventing them from living the life they desire and deserve.

Zoe has a special interest in providing non-pathologising clinical psychology care. She is passionate about women's health care and uses a strengths based approach to empower, enrich wisdom and support health and well-being. She views the menstrual cycle as a psychological resource to support self-care and well-being. Her approach is individually tailored to your needs, utilising psycho-education, solution-focused therapy, ACT/mindfulness, narrative practices, CBT and interpersonal process.

Kirra is an AHPRA endorsed clinical psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Kirra works with children, adolescents and adults with a diverse range of presentations and psychological problems. Kirra completes learning assessments, Autism assessments, behavioural assessments and also works with depression, anxiety, general counselling and grief. Appointments are generally school hours.

Benjamin is the Director and primary counsellor at Watkins Therapy Group (WTG). WTG offers counselling Australia-wide via telehealth and in-person appointments in limited locations nationally. Benjamin is available in Franktson Vic or via telehealth. Sessions are bookable online via the website. Please note: Counsellors do not work with MHCP or offer services under Medicare in Australia and therefore you are required to self-fund. If Benjamin is not the right fit for you please speak to him about the other therapists at WTG who may be better suited for your needs. NDIS clients welcome.

I work with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, I recognise that all clients are unique and therefore approach each and every session with genuineness, curiosity and a range of therapeutic interventions that I can draw on to support my clients. My specialty is working with Children, Adolescents, Mums and Bubs and Families. This client group can benefit from attachment-based interventions, relationship and communication skills as well as emotion regulation and psychoeducation.

I am a counsellor and family therapist and work with adults, children, youth, and families, on a range of issues stemming from past or present experiences, which are impacting on them living their best life. Some people see me for brief solution orientated support, that focusses on what is happening in the here and now, and strategies to move forward. Others, benefitting from longer term therapeutic treatment and support.

Katherine is an experienced and registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She has experience working with adolescents and adults across educational and private settings in South-East Melbourne.

Kirsty is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and holds Educational and Developmental Psychology endorsement. She gained her clinical experience working with children, adolescents and adults across various settings in south-east Melbourne. When working with children, Kirsty aims to create a fun, relaxed and engaging environment to assist in the development of a strong therapeutic alliance. Kirsty is adaptable in her approach; she strongly believes that a 'one size does not fit all' approach is critical for each child and family.

I'm passionate about Counselling and supporting people who are experiencing challenging times with their mental health, family violence, trauma related issues, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, healthy/unhealthy relationships, anger management, addictions, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, grief and loss, life challenges, disabilities ,work or carer challenges, and parenting skills, . Building on their strengths and teaching strategies such as EFT, Breathwork & grounding to build confidence and improve coping skills, giving clients a voice to feel heard and walking alongside them through their healing journey to reach their goals.

If you are feeling lost in your life or your relationship, I can support and guide you through a difficult time. In a safe and supportive manner with over 30 years of experience, together, we can co-create the type of life and relationship you deserve and aspire to have. Check out my relationship podcast The DnA of Mindful Relationships www.thednaofmindfulrelationships.com

Life throws all sorts of curveballs. It's a necessary skill to be able to dodge or deal with them before things fall to pieces and these skills can be learned! And if it's too late for that, I can help you to pick up the pieces and put them back together in a way that creates a stronger and more connected you.

At Peninsula Paediatric Psychology (3P), we offer a range of services such as comprehensive psychoeducational assessments and counselling support. We have a team of clinicians working in clinics and in schools. We offer services for a paediatric population up to 25 years old, where education and life aspirations. are concerned. We also support adults supporting children such as parents, teachers and professionals. We offer professional development in schools and for teams/clinics.

I create a safe and open space for my clients to therapeutically explore their issues, challenges and concerns. My ideal client is someone who is open to exploring the connections between their trauma and life experiences and how this has impacted their lives in positive and negative ways. I like to work with clients that are action and goal oriented, as I like to set homework tasks and brain training exercises to re-wire their thinking in a healthier and more functional way. I am very conversational and my clients like this approach to discussing areas of concern to them.

Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations in the form of Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our three practice locations.

John is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). John has more than 20 years of clinical mental health experience in a variety of settings working with children, adolescents, adults and families. Given John’s breadth of experience, he is a unique practitioner that utilises a variety of therapeutic approaches dependant on the needs of the person(s). Core to successful counselling is John’s commitment to providing a safe, positive and empathic environment that is founded on empowerment, acceptance and trust.

I employ an evidence-based, multi-faceted approach, working with you to create the next chapter. A qualified and registered Counsellor, based in the Mornington Peninsula, who skilfully supports adolescents, adults and relationships. Helping you navigate the path to find your purpose, reframe concerns and look forward to an improved relationship with yourself and others. Passionate about empowering you to develop a set of tools to help you become your own coach. Supporting a wide range of concerns including: Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Self-esteem, Confidence, Grief, Conflict, Anger, Eating Disorder behaviour management