Counselling in Abbotsford, VIC

Warm and down to earth mental health counselling for women. Nina has a passion for helping clients recover their sense of vitality and uses a ‘whole-person’ approach to counselling, with a deep understanding of the ways structural factors - such as our identities, connections, coping skills, or the health of our bodies - can impact on our wellbeing. Nina has a special interest in supporting clients with chronic and invisible illness such as chronic pain and fibromyalgia, and is an experienced oncology counsellor. Nina is also passionate about supporting the healing of adult children of parents with emotional or mental illness.

My areas of interest are couples counselling, trauma and anxiety. I work primarily using CBT, Schema, EMDR and Gottman Method.

Viviane has over twenty five years experience working with individuals, couples and families in ways that support growth, clarity, transformation and wholeness. Using a wide range of therapeutic modalities, Viviane provides a safe and compassionate environment where clients have the opportunity to explore themselves and their lives in ever deepening and enriching ways.

I am a registered Psychotherapist with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and have taught embodied therapeutic practice at Esalen Institute and throughout Australia and the United States for the past 6 years. My therapeutic approach draws on evidence-based practices such as Attachment Theory, Gestalt Therapy, Body-Oriented Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Mindfulness-based practice. Therapy with me is always grounded in a person-centred approach that sees you as a whole-person and I always work collaboratively with clients to create a therapy that is bespoke to your needs.

I’m Rob. I’m a registered member of PACFA, and am a fully qualified counsellor. I’m originally from the UK and have been in Melbourne for the last 5 years. Further to my work as a counsellor, I work part-time as a languages teacher, at a secondary school here in Melbourne. My personal life experience of living with HIV, growing up gay, and of working extensively with young people and the LGBTQIA+ community have provided me with a deep understanding of the issues these communities can encounter. Our sessions will provide you with a non-judgemental, empathic and safe space to fully explore and learn about yourself.

I have been working as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Private Practice since 2011. My aim is to create spaces of trust for clients to explore the intricacy of their own lives, to identify the fullness and complexity of their experience, to come to terms with themselves, and to release behaviour which no longer serves them. My work is Humanistic, Person Centred and Emotion Focused, and I use the integrative approaches of my training as entry points for us to language, feel, and honour, all that we carry deeply within us.

Specializing in providing individual and relationship therapy for adults who come from queer and LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, non-monogamous, and all non-traditional relationship communities. Our therapists are fully trained to deliver inclusive, understanding support for all lifestyles and dynamics. Our services are provided via telehealth and telephone and we are available Australia-wide. Check out our website or send us an email for any questions or to make a booking.

I work at the level of attending to generational and collective forces and how they shape individual experiences and psychology across the lifespan. I am highly sensitive to systemic and structural injustices and collective dynamics that exist within our culture. I often work with creative and contentious Millennial adults who seek meaningful development of their identity, purpose, and resilience in a challenging and constrained system. Our discussions together form a collaborative container for you to access past, present, and future experiences, with the aim of supporting you to flourish in the ways you desire.

Caring & non-judgemental counselling for LGBTQIA+ folk. You may have been feeling bad about yourself and have noticed that you have been acting in inauthentic ways. Perhaps you are worried others won’t accept the real you. It’s been difficult to share your self-critical thoughts with others. I help LGBTQIA+ folk with a non-Judgmental and caring space to explore and better understand and process their distress.

Being a therapist is my calling. I am passionate about what I do. I have always loved listening to others’ stories and soon became fervent about exploring man’s behavior and responses to unexpected events. I have lived both in ease and chaos; and have learnt to explore my thoughts in different environments. In music, ceramic, in painting or in writing, I explore my own layers of self and reform my outer with every self-encounter. I believe we human are simple in our best, but to communicate we are far more complex. I have a deep interest in art and philosophy as it make us think deeper and see the reality from different angels.

I have a passion working with individuals who might be struggling with mental health and relationships and/or those who are interested in changing their realities and lives. I focus on working both with individuals and parents and enjoy supporting families with kids with complex needs. If you want support with being he best parent/s you can be, understanding challenging behavior in your children and others, addressing your own childhood wounds or relationship difficulties or are struggling with general lack of motivation and drive, Id love to support you in creating a new way forward.

Life can be hard, uncertain and confusing, and yet there is an expectation that we inherently know how to live and relate well. This is a fallacy. The realms of the personal are complex, made even more complex when two or more lives come together in relationship. Guidance, mentorship, support and education are necessary elements to navigating the vicissitudes of life and relationship. I therefore guide my clients (individuals, couples and other relationships) through a unique exploratory process of understanding, discovery and growth.

Therapy can have profound benefits and can lead to lasting change, but it only works when you are ready, and feel trusting of your therapist. For my part, I seek to provide a warm, non-judgemental space for you to explore and experience whatever is most needed at the time—a supportive and curious approach that allows for rich and meaningful relational and inner-world development. If you have been feeling stuck in a cycle, overwhelmed, are experiencing grief or loss, want to make a change or cultivate your strengths, I will work collaboratively with you to enable your growth.

My aim is to establish a warm and trusting relationship where you can feel supported, gain new insight, solve problems, alleviate symptoms, and develop your self confidence and sense of purpose. I take an integrative approach tailored to your needs; effective therapeutic interventions are identified collaboratively, and may include talking therapy, experiential approaches, art therapy, walk & talk therapy, etc. I believe real therapeutic change takes time and can offer longer term psychotherapy options to suit your needs and budget.

Life can be challenging - professionally and personally. Having worked in corporate, private and forensic environments, I enjoy working collaboratively with clients to address current situations and work towards a better life. I love learning about my clients - and tailoring my knowledge/skill based to assist to achieve positive outcomes reduced anxiety, improved sleep, mood, self-esteem/sef-efficacy, phobias, eating disorder and interpersonal effectiveness. Combining counselling, biofeedback/neurofeedback, EMDR & VR to help provide you greater understanding of yourself and others, increased skills and coping strategies.

People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.

Are you under pressure to be a provider, a protector, a high-performer? Whether you’re at work, being a parent or in your relationships, you must always be at the top of your game? Even for the best, for the strongest, for the most dedicated - this pressure can be overwhelming. And when you encounter something you could have easily conquered in the past, the overwhelm can make obstacles suddenly seem insurmountable. But as the saying goes "Where there's a will, there's a way". You may not know how to get there, but you have the will. I guide you back on the path to the way.

Melissa works with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, life transitions and coping with change, work-place stress and relationship issues. She offers short and longer-term therapy to clients from adolescence (13+) to adulthood. Melissa recognises that taking the leap and making an appointment to see a psychologist can be very daunting. People are often unsure whether counselling is right thing for them. To alleviate this distress, she will contact you and discuss your concerns and answer any questions you may have prior to your session.

In 1997 at RCH I set up groups for socially isolated teens with ASD, anxiety, shyness, bullying, sensory deficits, cognitive & receptive language deficits & so on. Teens say that they enjoy the "judgement free space", the belonging and growth of confidence in the groups. Parents say that they are keen and organised to come to the groups, it is the highlight of their week. They relax. I delved into the needs of socially isolated teens through my Psychodrama thesis called "Friends Are The Best Medicine". I also run Tuning Into Kids/Teens groups for parents & Family Therapy. Telehealth is available for kids/teens/parent/families!