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Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy

Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4

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4 Collier Street, Level 1, Woodend, VIC 3442
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Available both in-person and online
4 Collier Street Level 1 Woodend, VIC 3442
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Laura is an experienced Counselling Psychotherapist who provides a safe & comfortable therapeutic space for people to explore their psycho-social & spiritual needs; and gain deep insights into their motivations, values, purpose, identity, faith beliefs, thoughts, emotions & behaviours. Laura helps clients understand their coping styles and patterns of relationship with others. She focuses on the expectation of mutually, respectful relationship dynamics, self-care & healthy boundaries. Laura helps clients turn imperfect histories of poor-choice, neglect, trauma & abuse into self-narratives of agency, strength, resilience & purpose.
At Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy, Laura provides a unique array of holistic and integrative services: 1. Therapeutic Counselling & Psychotherapy 2. Trauma-Informed Psychological Therapies 3. Spirituality & Christian Counselling 4. Marriage & Relationship Counselling, and 5. Naturopathy & Functional Medicine Counselling
My work is grounded in a simple belief: that lasting wellbeing comes from nurturing the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and relationships. I care deeply about helping people rediscover a sense of peace, belonging, and purpose in their lives, and it’s a privilege to walk alongside each person on their journey toward healing and growth.
Take the first step to help. Call or Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy now - (03) 4427 7446

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

4 Collier Street

Level 1

Woodend, VIC 3442 map

(03) 4427 7446
Website
I offer sessions for individuals, families & couple/relationships at my Woodend office & online (zoom) appointments for convenience.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Spirituality 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (03) 4427 7446
Photo of Laura Hvala - Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy, Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

4 Collier Street

Level 1

Woodend, VIC 3442 map

(03) 4427 7446
Website
I offer sessions for individuals, families & couple/relationships at my Woodend office & online (zoom) appointments for convenience.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Relationship Issues and Spirituality 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $200

Insurance

  • AHM Health
  • Australian Unity
  • Bupa
  • GMHBA
  • Medibank Private
  • Mildura
  • Police Health
  • Teachers Health
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I provide long-sessions - 90 minutes, at a rate of $180 - to keep therapy affordable; and I provide receipts for clients who wish to claim rebates from private health insurers.
Photo of Laura Hvala - Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy, Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
or call with questions - (03) 4427 7446
"
I provide long-sessions - 90 minutes, at a rate of $180 - to keep therapy affordable; and I provide receipts for clients who wish to claim rebates from private health insurers.
Photo of Laura Hvala - Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy, Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
or call with questions - (03) 4427 7446

Qualifications

    Psychotherapist: Laura Hvala

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Counselling Association Laura Hvala
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 19 years
  • Masters of Counselling Psychotherapy, Masters, Graduated 2016
  • Additional Credentials

  • Degree/Diploma from ACU in Teaching and Education - Science, Chemistry, Biology (DipEd) Diploma of Education (Secondary) / 1993
  • Degree/Diploma from Endeavour College of Natural Medicine in Naturopathy - Herbal Medicine, Nutrition (AdDip Nat) Advanced Diploma Naturopathy / 2002
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I have 20 years experience working with adults, teens and couples in crisis. I have special expertise in Trauma Therapy, & use trauma-informed methods such as EMDR, TFT, TRTP, EFT & Sandplay therapy. I'm registered with ACA, PACFA, CCAA & hold additional certifications of Naturopathy & Nutrition.
Photo of Laura Hvala - Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy, Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
or call with questions - (03) 4427 7446
"
I have 20 years experience working with adults, teens and couples in crisis. I have special expertise in Trauma Therapy, & use trauma-informed methods such as EMDR, TFT, TRTP, EFT & Sandplay therapy. I'm registered with ACA, PACFA, CCAA & hold additional certifications of Naturopathy & Nutrition.
Photo of Laura Hvala - Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy, Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
or call with questions - (03) 4427 7446

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Spirituality

Practice Areas

  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Geriatric and Seniors
  • Grief
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marital and Premarital
  • Medical Detox
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Naturopathy-detoxification, chronic fatigue
  • Parenting
  • Stress
  • Trauma-informed Therapy (EMDR, TFT, TRTP, Sandplay
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I work with clients who are struggling with physical, psychological (mental & emotional) and spiritual concerns, involving chronic illness or injury, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, abuse, trauma & PTSD. During our sessions, we seek to understand problems of concern & create a plan to address them in a way that restores functioning, life-balance, purpose, meaning & acceptance.
Photo of Laura Hvala - Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy, Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
or call with questions - (03) 4427 7446
"
I work with clients who are struggling with physical, psychological (mental & emotional) and spiritual concerns, involving chronic illness or injury, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, abuse, trauma & PTSD. During our sessions, we seek to understand problems of concern & create a plan to address them in a way that restores functioning, life-balance, purpose, meaning & acceptance.
Photo of Laura Hvala - Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy, Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
or call with questions - (03) 4427 7446

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Religion

Christian

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Religion

Christian

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counselling
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Jungian
  • Person-Centred
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Sandplay
  • Trauma Focused
  • Trauma Informed Therapies: TRTP, TFT, EMDR
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At Soul-Care: Counselling Psychotherapy, we offer a holistic and integrative approach to mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Our practice is dedicated to providing tailored therapeutic services for individuals, couples, and families, addressing a wide range of concerns—from personal trauma to relationship challenges and spiritual health.
Photo of Laura Hvala - Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy, Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
or call with questions - (03) 4427 7446
"
At Soul-Care: Counselling Psychotherapy, we offer a holistic and integrative approach to mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Our practice is dedicated to providing tailored therapeutic services for individuals, couples, and families, addressing a wide range of concerns—from personal trauma to relationship challenges and spiritual health.
Photo of Laura Hvala - Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy, Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
or call with questions - (03) 4427 7446

Location

Primary Location

4 Collier Street

Level 1

Woodend, VIC 3442

(03) 4427 7446
"
I offer sessions for individuals, families & couple/relationships at my Woodend office & online (zoom) appointments for convenience.
Photo of Laura Hvala - Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy, Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Take the first step to help. Call now - (03) 4427 7446
"
I offer sessions for individuals, families & couple/relationships at my Woodend office & online (zoom) appointments for convenience.
Photo of Laura Hvala - Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy, Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Soul Care: Counselling Psychotherapy & Naturopathy
Psychotherapist, MPsych, ACA-L4
Take the first step to help. Call now - (03) 4427 7446