Substance Use Counselling in Camberwell, VIC

Finding yourself doing head miles, feeling hopeless or overwhelmed by recent changes in life? Ever feel that you are carrying the burden of the world on your shoulders since COVID came around? Do you no longer find joy in the things you used to enjoy or are unable to remember what life used to be like before COVID came around?Have you tried therapy before and didn’t feel understood? If you are a person of colour and struggle to find therapists who understand your culture, I hope to provide you with better service. Give us a call or leave an enquiry on the website and we will walk you through your journey to a better life.

My approach to therapy is to use an integrated model because every person I work with is a unique individual with their own set of circumstances. I'm open minded, non judgemental and interested in helping clients to explore the contents of their hearts and minds to better understand their internal struggles, interpersonal relationships and how they exist in the world.

Martina has experience working in a number of settings, including private practice, community, forensic, and education sectors. She has worked primarily with adults with varied presentations, including mood and anxiety issues, relationship concerns, trauma issues, stress and burnout, personality difficulties, alcohol and other drug use, and adjustment issues

Inner Wisdom Therapeutic Counselling is a licensed practice based in Melbourne - offering telehealth sessions on Mondays and Fridays. Natalie is a lived-experience practitioner, whose warm and empathic nature creates a safe space for clients to connect with some of their most difficult places - in doing so, finding an ability to process, heal, and make lasting, meaningful change. She approaches therapy with the belief that we all hold the capacity to make real change, and she is guided by evidence-based approaches designed to achieve long-term and lasting positive effects.

I believe that therapy is important. And I know that changing our behaviour is hard. Therapy offers a valuable pathway to help you step back, evaluate, and give you the choice to do things differently in your life. Therapy offers us the opportunity to change, supporting you to regain control of your life and while providing concrete strategies to help you do so. I’m a Clinical Psychologist with experience working in both the public and private sectors in Australia. I am trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, interpersonal therapy and mindfulness-based approaches.

I have had a deep interest in human psychology and behaviour my whole life. I have wanted to make sense of life and help others do the same. I am formally trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, but am perhaps most passionate about ACT. I believe that changing not only our thoughts but also our relationship to our thoughts/minds is a key skiIl all people should learn to not only have more peace in themselves, but to create a better world.

I’m a Clinical Psychologist and trained EMDR therapist who thinks creatively about mental health. I fuse Eastern modalities such as mindfulness, meditation and yoga with modern therapy methods such as EMDR - to help you find your wisdom and a way forward.

Sandra is an experienced bilingual clinical psychologist who sees different people from all walks of life, as circumstances bring many of us to therapy at different points or phases in life and for a variety of reasons. Sandra’s therapy setting provides a caring, not judgemental, supportive space where people can feel safe to express themselves and their inner feelings and where the person can have the experience to feel held in an accepting, respectful and empathetic way. This catharsis provides the individual with a freedom to unburden, relax and try to find a new stable foundation for a more fulfilling future and experiences.

Ivana, holding general registration with AHPRA and a membership with APS, adheres to their ethical guidelines. She prioritises building strong therapeutic relationships with a client-centered, humanistic, and strengths-based approach. Her warm, respectful, and collaborative style fosters a safe environment for clients, utilising an integrative approach tailored to individual needs.

Our philosophy is pretty simple. We believe in you. We want you to be the best version of yourself and we can join you on that journey. Our team at Launch Psychology, Dr. Daniela De Fazio, Dr. Brooke Davis, Dr. Kirrily Rogers and Dr. Ann Sloan, have a practical approach to understanding the psychology of where you are and where you'd like to go. Our focus is on using psychology and neuropsychology frameworks to help you develop the skills and habits to respond flexibly to whatever life deals you.

At Hargan Psychology, we use a person-centred approach and support our clients to live their BEST life according to THEM! We pride ourselves on offering a warm and welcoming environment where clients can be assured of a safe space to explore their presenting concerns. Our psychologists will support you to become your best self.

Thank you for taking time to read my profile. I am an AHPRA registered and endorsed clinical psychologist and I have over 17 years experience in both the public sector and private setting. I practice from a holistic, empathic and humble approach and have an understanding that each client is a unique individual and treatment is tailored to meet their needs. My person-centered approach is one that facilitates a collaborative therapeutic relationship with a client/s and will assist the person to navigate through life by facilitating hope, meaning and reward in a supportive and therapeutic setting.

I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist with 10 years experience, including in a senior position in a dynamic public sector role at Eastern Health. I have a relaxed but professional approach. I work with adults and adolescents who are experiencing emotional difficulties such as anxiety, low mood and depression, life stress and adjustment difficulties, low self-esteem, self-criticism, trauma and chronic effects from adversity early in life (e.g., family separation, emotional abuse, bullying), ongoing family problems, relationship work & study problems, ADHD, and problems with addictive behaviours.

Being an ecclectic counsellor, I am passionate about providing effective techniques for my clients so they can process their issues, worries or concerns in a safe and supportive environment. The aim of my counselling services is to help clients to improve their lives by exploring their presenting difficulties and work collaboratively towards achieving a positive and lasting change. I am trained and experienced in working with clients who may be suffering from grief and loss, domestic violence issues or relationship disputes. I support a range of clients including individuals, children, teens, couples, families and groups.

Talking Sleep Psychology, founded by Clinical Psychologist Tonia Martin, is passionate about helping people with sleep difficulties. Our team of psychologists recognises the toll that lack of sleep takes on our capacity to cope & we aim to support poor sleepers empathy & compassion. We encourage & guide our clients to gain confidence in their ability to manage their sleep independently, so that they can lead healthier, happier, & fuller lives. Our focus is to help individuals, couples, & families become experts in managing their sleep, regardless of age or background.

Renee Melges is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Kinesiologist with a Masters is Clinical Psychology. She has over 25 years experience working as a Psychologist and over 16 years experience working as a Kinesiologist in the field of mental health and emotional wellbeing. Renee Melges combines eastern and western philosophies to assist the client to maximise their potential and facilitate personal growth. Renee Melges provides Online and In person Holistic Counselling for adults, adolescents and primary school children across Australia. Renee Melges specialises in mood and anxiety disorders.

The psychologists at Pre-Emptive Healthcare have extensive experience in psychological treatment of children, adolescents and adults that have depression, anxiety and many other conditions. Unlike other psychologists who are just out of university these clinicians been working in this field over many years. Treatment is not in a ‘home/office’ but located within its own clinic. Conveniently located close to the Eastern fwy; with ample street parking, tram stop 46 on the 48 tram route and a few minutes walk from the Burke Road, Kew intersection.

I am passionate in helping people of all genders and standing in life, with a focus on men in need of direction in life, recover from traumatic events and adjustment to life challenges and changes, struggling with high prevalence disorders and AOD / changes related to addictions. Being a Veteran myself, I strongly align practices for people in active or former services.

Dr Bruce Alexander has devoted his life to the improvement of physical and psychological health. With over 20 years experience, Melbourne Hypnotherapist, Bruce offers private hypnotherapy consultations at his clinic in Kew. After working for 10 years as a medical researcher, Bruce was seeking a new career where he could support people more directly to improve their own lives. He was inspired to train as a hypnotherapist based on his own successful experience using hypnotherapy to gain control over exam anxiety while he was at university.