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Vaneitha Balakrishnan
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
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Vaneitha Balakrishnan

Counsellor, MA, PACFA

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Unit 6,20 Cook Place, Cook, ACT 2614
(02) 5120 2068
Let's Connect (02) 5120 2068
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Vaneitha believes human beings are complex beings, challenged by life and our experiences, disconnected or misaligned with our true self, but also capable of transformation. Vanietha journeys side by side with her clients in this transformative process, promoting healing and ability to re-connect with life and others in a meaningful way again. The recovery process is a journey evolving over time, moving away from an undesired state to a state of renewal and wellbeing. Vaneitha is a child, adolescent and adult clinical counsellor and psychotherapist with 17 years of experience.
She is analytically trained and has sound knowledge offering attunement and insight to help clients discover a deeper level of understanding of themselves and the personal meaning of their lives. She also works within the therapeutic technique of Sandplay with both adults and children.
Sandplay therapy offers an opportunity for a rich, visual and symbolic form of client generated story telling. A story that may be difficult to express in more traditional talking based counselling. Vaneitha feels it is an honour and a privilege to be able to facilitate one to tell a coherent story. She offers both long-term and short-term therapy.
Call or Vaneitha Balakrishnan now for a free 15 minute consultation - (02) 5120 2068

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Unit 6,20 Cook Place

Cook, ACT 2614 map

 (02) 5120 2068
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Child and Depression 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (02) 5120 2068
Photo of Vaneitha Balakrishnan, Counsellor, MA, PACFA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Unit 6,20 Cook Place

Cook, ACT 2614 map

 (02) 5120 2068
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Child and Depression 
$165 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $165

Payment Methods

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

Insurance

  • ARHG
  • Bupa
  • Medibank Private
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I also provide private health insurance rebate.
Photo of Vaneitha Balakrishnan, Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Vaneitha Balakrishnan
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5120 2068
"
I also provide private health insurance rebate.
Photo of Vaneitha Balakrishnan, Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Vaneitha Balakrishnan
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5120 2068

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Vaneitha Balakrishnan

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 17 years
  • Master of Social Science (Counselling Psychology)

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia 27352
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My training is in counselling, psychology and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Photo of Vaneitha Balakrishnan, Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Vaneitha Balakrishnan
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5120 2068
"
My training is in counselling, psychology and psychoanalytic psychotherapy.
Photo of Vaneitha Balakrishnan, Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Vaneitha Balakrishnan
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5120 2068

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Child
  • Depression

Practice Areas

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autism
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Chronic Pain
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
  • Relationship Issues
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I believe strongly in the shared journey of the therapist and the client as we work together to try and process the emotional difficulties, confusion and trauma that sometimes come to challenge us in our lives. By nature, we are social beings and much of our hurt happens within the context of our relationships. For most of us, this means that healing is best achieved in a therapeutic relationship.
Photo of Vaneitha Balakrishnan, Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Vaneitha Balakrishnan
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5120 2068
"
I believe strongly in the shared journey of the therapist and the client as we work together to try and process the emotional difficulties, confusion and trauma that sometimes come to challenge us in our lives. By nature, we are social beings and much of our hurt happens within the context of our relationships. For most of us, this means that healing is best achieved in a therapeutic relationship.
Photo of Vaneitha Balakrishnan, Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Vaneitha Balakrishnan
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5120 2068

Client Focus

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Gay Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Mother

Age

Toddler , 
Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Aviation Professionals , 
Gay Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Mother

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Expressive Arts
  • Family Systems
  • Interpersonal
  • Intervention
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
  • Person-Centred
  • Play Therapy
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Sandplay
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I work with adults, the elderly, youth, children aged 4 and above and adolescents. I offer individual sessions, parenting work, parent-infant work (0-3 years old). I work within a therapeutic framework that tries to understand what is behind a particular presentation and offer a space to think about it that might be difficult to access on your own.
Photo of Vaneitha Balakrishnan, Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Vaneitha Balakrishnan
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5120 2068
"
I work with adults, the elderly, youth, children aged 4 and above and adolescents. I offer individual sessions, parenting work, parent-infant work (0-3 years old). I work within a therapeutic framework that tries to understand what is behind a particular presentation and offer a space to think about it that might be difficult to access on your own.
Photo of Vaneitha Balakrishnan, Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Vaneitha Balakrishnan
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (02) 5120 2068

Location

Primary Location

Unit 6,20 Cook Place

Cook, ACT 2614

(02) 5120 2068

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Vaneitha Balakrishnan
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 5120 2068
Photo of Vaneitha Balakrishnan, Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Vaneitha Balakrishnan
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Call for a free consultation now - (02) 5120 2068