Counselling in Ballan, VIC

Emily is the principal psychologist at Sunbury Child and Family Psychology working along side young people and their family’s. Emily values the strengths in each person she meets. She works to help each person feel empowered to be themselves, build better friendships, relationships with parents and community, to manage their mental health and to enjoy valued activities including education.

Change is never easy, and neither is it easy to be stuck in the patterns that are keeping you from achieving the life you want for yourself. Whether you are struggling with a mental health condition and want to live symptom free or you are trying to achieve a life with more confidence to pursue your dreams, it starts with realising the need for a change. It requires bravery and strength to create those changes. Having a supportive, empathetic professional by your side can make the process more manageable and less isolating. It is important to find a professional who makes you feel understood and heard.

Harpreet is an Australian registered psychologist. She has a strong interest in working on complex trauma. Her strength lies in engaging clients with diligence and patience. Harpreet believes in working under an integrative evidence-based model using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is multilingual and can additionally support clients who speak English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

Our promise is to be there for you in every step of your journey. Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move forward to where you want to be in your life. We also offer a free 30 minutes introductory counselling session to all first time clients who book with us in advance.

As a trained counsellor, through the Australian Counselling Association,I am passionate about listening to you, encouraging you through the process of unfolding and de-briefing. I want to help you to rediscover your innate wisdom, and reconnect to your uniquely beautiful self, you. I aim to support and guide you through change from anxiety, trauma and overwhelm, to healing, and returning to a sense of calm within.

Feeling worried or anxious about life's ongoing challenges? Are you seeking inner security and positive transformation during times of significant change? I guide you through life's transitions, fostering self-discovery and growth. You may be facing uncertainty, anxiety, depression, addiction or an identity crisis. Together we work on strategies to manage emotions and adapt to changing circumstances. Fears will become opportunities for self-exploration. I create a safe haven to foster self-compassion, self-understanding as you learn to self-regulate, build resilience and communicate your needs as you gain momentum back in your life.

Catherine offers counselling for any person experiencing challenges in their life. Her goal is for you to feel understood, appreciated and respected for who you are, for what has happened and what is happening in your life. She ise dedicated to helping people to overcome and learn to live well with a wide range of mental health issues. Catherine’s diverse experience includes providing intervention for trauma, depression, anxiety and major mental health disorders as well as providing risk assessments. Catherine has also been involved in providing urgent psychological services, clinical counselling and critical incident defusing.

Elena is a registered Psychologist with many years’ experience assisting people manage life stressors and challenges. Elena’s experience stems from years working in various setting to support people struggling with mental health. She utilizes a range of approaches, tailored to meet the individual’s needs, and recognizes that everyone has strengths and capabilities that that can be built on.

With over 20 years’ experience in the people helping field, including workplace critical incident; employee assistance program (EAP); 12-step recovery; peer education and support; and group facilitation. Tim is a caring and empathetic counsellor who journeys with people as they learn about themselves. Tim understands the many challenges life can bring and has significant lived experience over a range of issues including physiological trauma; depression; men’s issues; relationships; miscarriage and infant loss; sexuality; and childhood sexual abuse. Tim works with clients to help them identify and move toward their preferred life.

Are you are seeking counselling to deal with religious trauma? Chronic illness or complex health needs? Jacqui is an experienced Mental Health Counsellor who can support you with a range of mental health problems including anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, eating problems and gender and sexual identity. Jacqui also has extensive experience supporting young people aged 12-25. Jacqui's approach to counselling is to apply psychological strategies that best meet her client's needs.

I know that for some, visiting a psychologist can be daunting - I am a strong believer in breaking down the traditional barriers of psychology. So often we are faced with images of serious and intimidating looking people, in even more intimidating looking suits and told that they’re going to be the professional looking after our mental health. It is my mission, to offer therapy in an approachable, personable and jargon-free environment - one where you feel safe, cared for and understood.

Life often presents us with hurdles and challenges, and sometimes we require a supporting therapeutic relationship to help us regain strength. You may be experiencing anxiety, depression, high levels of stress, grief and loss, the effects of trauma, self-esteem and identity issues, concerns about body image, relationship troubles, issues at work, heightened emotions, or existential concerns. These concerns may be new, or long-standing; mild, or severe. These are all normal experiences, but that doesn't mean you should face them alone.

Leah Smith, Director and Principal Psychologist of "Opening Doors Psychology" has a passion for working with adolescents, young adults/adults, and also works with some couples. Leah is particularly interested in working with eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as, anxiety disorders, and interpersonal/relational difficulties. Leah strives to provide a safe space for clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, guide clients to and equip them with the necessary skills, to enable them to manage their symptoms and unique difficulties, and address ongoing problematic patterns.