Vanessa M
Social Worker, AMHSW
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Let's Connect (03) 5906 7997
Hello:-) You've probably read 12 bios at this point and all the words are running together or sound the same. Or you're flicking thru photos of clinicians hoping that will give you clarity on who will be a good fit. I get it. "Therapist shopping" can be hard and overwhelming. And chances are if you're searching, you're struggling with something. Maybe I can offer a compassionate and safe enough space to help. I'm Vanessa. I'm a mental health social worker and qualified therapist with 20 years of experience. I am genuinely invested in supporting my clients to make sustainable changes in their lives.
I offer 1:1 therapy + breathwork sessions for teens and adults. My approach is grounded in attachment theory, meaning I place the therapeutic relationship at the centre of the work. I offer support around trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, body image, grief and loss and those hard life moments that don't always fit in a neat category.
Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you’ve been carrying things alone for a long time. You don’t have to have everything figured out before starting. Therapy can be a place to slow down, make sense of your experiences, and begin finding new ways forward. If this resonates, you’re warmly welcome to reach out.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Vanessa M Preston now - (03) 5906 7997
Let's Connect (03) 5906 7997
Finances
Insurance
- Bupa
- Medibank Private
- Medicare Rebates
- Teachers Health
Vanessa M Preston
Social Worker, AMHSW
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Vanessa Michelle Preston
Vanessa M Preston
Social Worker, AMHSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (03) 5906 7997
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Vanessa M Preston
Social Worker, AMHSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (03) 5906 7997
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Breathwork
- Compassion Focused
- Emotionally Focused
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Relational
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Vanessa M Preston
Social Worker, AMHSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (03) 5906 7997