Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Psychologists and Therapists in Ballarat Central, VIC
Using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Behavioural Activation (BA), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Narrative Therapy, together we will chart a healthier future for you...
Hi, I’m Mark — a counsellor based in Ballarat. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. Together, we’ll uncover the strengths and qualities within you that can spark your recovery. Building self-esteem and nurturing healthier relationships can open the way to a more fulfilling life.
Using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Behavioural Activation (BA), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Narrative Therapy, together we will chart a healthier future for you...
Hi, I’m Mark — a counsellor based in Ballarat. I work with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma. Together, we’ll uncover the strengths and qualities within you that can spark your recovery. Building self-esteem and nurturing healthier relationships can open the way to a more fulfilling life.
Hello I'm Michelle. In my practice, I work alongside young people & adults to support them in navigating life’s challenges, achieving desired improvements in their mental health, wellbeing, relationships and life circumstances. I have a gentle, compassionate nature and provide a comfortable, discreet space where my clients feel safe and supported to share, grow and connect with inner wisdom. My approach is intuitive, flexible and strengths-based, often solution-focused and always person centered around an individual’s unique interests, values and hopes for the future.
Hello I'm Michelle. In my practice, I work alongside young people & adults to support them in navigating life’s challenges, achieving desired improvements in their mental health, wellbeing, relationships and life circumstances. I have a gentle, compassionate nature and provide a comfortable, discreet space where my clients feel safe and supported to share, grow and connect with inner wisdom. My approach is intuitive, flexible and strengths-based, often solution-focused and always person centered around an individual’s unique interests, values and hopes for the future.
Hello and welcome to Waves of Hope Grief Counselling, located in Ballarat. Are you feeling alone, stuck, numb, overwhelmed or confused? Do you have feelings of shame or guilt? Are people around you minimising your pain or rushing your grief? Do you need someone to listen? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place. I am a Registered Level 2 Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and Certified Grief Educator, having studied with grief expert David Kessler. Appointments are available in person & online, including Walk & Talk Therapy.
Hello and welcome to Waves of Hope Grief Counselling, located in Ballarat. Are you feeling alone, stuck, numb, overwhelmed or confused? Do you have feelings of shame or guilt? Are people around you minimising your pain or rushing your grief? Do you need someone to listen? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you have come to the right place. I am a Registered Level 2 Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and Certified Grief Educator, having studied with grief expert David Kessler. Appointments are available in person & online, including Walk & Talk Therapy.
I am especially fond of ACT for working with clients who are experiencing stress and anxiety, to help them manage their perception of difficult emotions.
I'm Vanessa, and I love working with clients to provide support, comfort and empathy. My gentle and friendly approach will help you to feel comfortable straight away, and we will move at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I am particularly passionate about working with clients who are experiencing stress and anxiety to help them heal and learn anxiety management skills. I am also a grief and loss counsellor who can provide a gentle ear and support when you've experienced a loss. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and supportive of non-traditional relationship structures.
I am especially fond of ACT for working with clients who are experiencing stress and anxiety, to help them manage their perception of difficult emotions.
I'm Vanessa, and I love working with clients to provide support, comfort and empathy. My gentle and friendly approach will help you to feel comfortable straight away, and we will move at a pace that feels comfortable to you. I am particularly passionate about working with clients who are experiencing stress and anxiety to help them heal and learn anxiety management skills. I am also a grief and loss counsellor who can provide a gentle ear and support when you've experienced a loss. My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and supportive of non-traditional relationship structures.
My approach to therapy recognises that culture, identity, family, migration and social expectations can profoundly shape our psychological experiences. I see these factors as an integral part of therapeutic work, rather than simply background to a client’s story.
I am particularly passionate about supporting women from culturally and linguistically diverse, Muslim and South Asian communities, including those navigating the complexities of living between cultural worlds, intergenerational expectations and evolving identities. My work acknowledges how gender, culture, family roles, faith, and belonging can influence mental health.
My approach to therapy recognises that culture, identity, family, migration and social expectations can profoundly shape our psychological experiences. I see these factors as an integral part of therapeutic work, rather than simply background to a client’s story.
I am particularly passionate about supporting women from culturally and linguistically diverse, Muslim and South Asian communities, including those navigating the complexities of living between cultural worlds, intergenerational expectations and evolving identities. My work acknowledges how gender, culture, family roles, faith, and belonging can influence mental health.
I use evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Schema Therapy, trauma-informed practice, strengths-based approaches, and play-based interventions for children.
One of the greatest privileges of being a psychologist is having the opportunity to walk alongside people during some of the most challenging periods of their lives. I have witnessed remarkable resilience, courage, and growth in people who initially believed change was impossible.
I do not believe that people are defined by their diagnosis, their mistakes, their trauma, or their circumstances. Instead, I believe that every person possesses unique individual strengths and potential that can be nurtured when provided with the right support and opportunities. Everyone deserves the gift of HOPE.
I use evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Schema Therapy, trauma-informed practice, strengths-based approaches, and play-based interventions for children.
One of the greatest privileges of being a psychologist is having the opportunity to walk alongside people during some of the most challenging periods of their lives. I have witnessed remarkable resilience, courage, and growth in people who initially believed change was impossible.
I do not believe that people are defined by their diagnosis, their mistakes, their trauma, or their circumstances. Instead, I believe that every person possesses unique individual strengths and potential that can be nurtured when provided with the right support and opportunities. Everyone deserves the gift of HOPE.
I support children, adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, life transitions, and other mental health challenges. I provide a compassionate, culturally responsive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. Using evidence-based approaches including CBT, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy, I help clients build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I support children, adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, life transitions, and other mental health challenges. I provide a compassionate, culturally responsive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard and supported. Using evidence-based approaches including CBT, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy, I help clients build resilience, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I work collaboratively, using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT, tailored to each person's needs.
With training in CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT, I offer a warm, collaborative approach tailored to your individual needs. I have particular experience supporting anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, phobias, ADHD, and ASD, plus a genuine understanding of rural and farming life from my own background in agricultural research.
I work collaboratively, using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT, tailored to each person's needs.
With training in CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, and DBT, I offer a warm, collaborative approach tailored to your individual needs. I have particular experience supporting anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, phobias, ADHD, and ASD, plus a genuine understanding of rural and farming life from my own background in agricultural research.
I can offer EMDR therapy, ACT & IFS/ego/parts work.
The people I support often identify as LGBTIAQ+ and are also neurodivergent and/or have experienced various forms of trauma and family violence. I am also fiercely sex and sex-worker positive! My name is Jodie (they/she), I'm an experienced Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) and Family Violence Counsellor, based in Melbourne and Ballarat on unceded Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung lands.
I can offer EMDR therapy, ACT & IFS/ego/parts work.
The people I support often identify as LGBTIAQ+ and are also neurodivergent and/or have experienced various forms of trauma and family violence. I am also fiercely sex and sex-worker positive! My name is Jodie (they/she), I'm an experienced Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) and Family Violence Counsellor, based in Melbourne and Ballarat on unceded Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung lands.
I am skilled in Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, behavioural conditions, personality disorders, grief and loss, relationship issues, and life adjustments.
Empowering you to achieve your fullest potential through understanding, support, and effective therapeutic strategies. Committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, we ensure that every person can explore their journey towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I am skilled in Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, behavioural conditions, personality disorders, grief and loss, relationship issues, and life adjustments.
Empowering you to achieve your fullest potential through understanding, support, and effective therapeutic strategies. Committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, we ensure that every person can explore their journey towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Ballarat and Footscray areas as well as online. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over thirty years of counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is affordable to people who need it.
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Ballarat and Footscray areas as well as online. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over thirty years of counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is affordable to people who need it.
CBT, Mindfulness, Relationships, ACT, Solution-Focused, Person-centered, Grief & Loss, Behaviours, Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression.
Consulting Rooms in Ballarat and Stawell. Focusing on the needs of individuals in smaller communities and country towns, where there is generally fewer resources available for those who need support. Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression. I am very much community-minded. Welcome NDIS self-managed clients. Every situation is different, while I have a standard rate, please contact me to ask how I can assist you if financial difficulty is an issue.
CBT, Mindfulness, Relationships, ACT, Solution-Focused, Person-centered, Grief & Loss, Behaviours, Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression.
Consulting Rooms in Ballarat and Stawell. Focusing on the needs of individuals in smaller communities and country towns, where there is generally fewer resources available for those who need support. Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression. I am very much community-minded. Welcome NDIS self-managed clients. Every situation is different, while I have a standard rate, please contact me to ask how I can assist you if financial difficulty is an issue.
Depending on your goals, I may use EMDR, CBT, CBiT, ACT and sensorimotor approaches alongside other trauma‑focused and holistic strategies.
With over 10 years' experience as a psychologist, I combine trauma‑focused (e.g. EMDR), body‑based (e.g. somatic) and cognitive therapies to support clients holistically, including work with the vagus nerve and gut‑brain connection. I can support you with anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, ADHD, tic disorders, relationships, perinatal and post‑partum challenges, career, motivation, confidence and more. My service is telehealth only (via video or phone), streamlined to fit around your busy schedule and accessible Australia-wide for teens (15+) and adults. Appointments available during standard hours with GP referral optional
Depending on your goals, I may use EMDR, CBT, CBiT, ACT and sensorimotor approaches alongside other trauma‑focused and holistic strategies.
With over 10 years' experience as a psychologist, I combine trauma‑focused (e.g. EMDR), body‑based (e.g. somatic) and cognitive therapies to support clients holistically, including work with the vagus nerve and gut‑brain connection. I can support you with anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, ADHD, tic disorders, relationships, perinatal and post‑partum challenges, career, motivation, confidence and more. My service is telehealth only (via video or phone), streamlined to fit around your busy schedule and accessible Australia-wide for teens (15+) and adults. Appointments available during standard hours with GP referral optional
There are times in life when it’s important to reach out for help. I enjoy working with a range of people and presentations including: anxiety or mood challenges, life adjustments, work and academic stress, self-esteem, boundaries and assertiveness development, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, and support for people in carer roles. Women's health is a particular interest, including antenatal and postnatal through to menopause support, and neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism) in women.
There are times in life when it’s important to reach out for help. I enjoy working with a range of people and presentations including: anxiety or mood challenges, life adjustments, work and academic stress, self-esteem, boundaries and assertiveness development, trauma, grief and loss, relationship issues, and support for people in carer roles. Women's health is a particular interest, including antenatal and postnatal through to menopause support, and neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism) in women.
My approach is evidence-based (DBT, ACT, MI, CFT) mixed with culturally-sensitive, intersectional, neuro-affirming and depathologising care.
People come to counselling for so many reasons. They may be navigating traumatic or painful memories/experiences, difficult feelings, complexities around identity, or their relationship with drugs &/or alcohol. Maybe they feel the strain of dealing with systems or a world that seems to be falling apart. Whatever you're holding, I'm here to hold them with you in a space that carries all parts of you & your story. I walk with people who may be navigating substance use concerns, complex life circumstances, & traumatic experiences. I welcome folks who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, disabled, &/or from third-culture backgrounds.
My approach is evidence-based (DBT, ACT, MI, CFT) mixed with culturally-sensitive, intersectional, neuro-affirming and depathologising care.
People come to counselling for so many reasons. They may be navigating traumatic or painful memories/experiences, difficult feelings, complexities around identity, or their relationship with drugs &/or alcohol. Maybe they feel the strain of dealing with systems or a world that seems to be falling apart. Whatever you're holding, I'm here to hold them with you in a space that carries all parts of you & your story. I walk with people who may be navigating substance use concerns, complex life circumstances, & traumatic experiences. I welcome folks who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, disabled, &/or from third-culture backgrounds.
My main therapy modalities include CBT and ACT, though I incorporate concepts from various other approaches such as schema or solution-focused therapy to meet the client's needs.
My main area of practice lies within neurodiversity (e.g., ADHD, Autism) and I have extensive experience in both assessment and therapy supports, striving to conduct all sessions with a neuroaffirming approach. I also enjoy working with clients experiencing insomnia, OCD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, tic symptoms, and dissociative symptoms.
My main therapy modalities include CBT and ACT, though I incorporate concepts from various other approaches such as schema or solution-focused therapy to meet the client's needs.
My main area of practice lies within neurodiversity (e.g., ADHD, Autism) and I have extensive experience in both assessment and therapy supports, striving to conduct all sessions with a neuroaffirming approach. I also enjoy working with clients experiencing insomnia, OCD, depression, anxiety, panic disorders, tic symptoms, and dissociative symptoms.
Siobhan is a caring and compassionate clinical psychologist. She works with adults experiencing Trauma, PTSD, Life transitions, Grief and Loss. Siobhan also works with First Responders and DVA clients often using EMDR to relieve trauma. Siobhan has completed an additional year of training & mentoring to become an 'Accredited EMDR Practitioner' with the EMDR Association of Australia. Appointments are available online or in person.
Siobhan is a caring and compassionate clinical psychologist. She works with adults experiencing Trauma, PTSD, Life transitions, Grief and Loss. Siobhan also works with First Responders and DVA clients often using EMDR to relieve trauma. Siobhan has completed an additional year of training & mentoring to become an 'Accredited EMDR Practitioner' with the EMDR Association of Australia. Appointments are available online or in person.
Her work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Motivational Interviewing.
Georgia is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has a passion for supporting clients navigating periods of stress related to uncertainty and change, including individuals who appear highly capable externally, while managing significant internal stress.
Georgia has supported adults across community mental health services, hospitals, residential services and private practice settings, such as those seeking support for: Stress management, Adjustment to life changes, Perfectionism/burnout, Self-esteem and confidence, Anxiety, Low Mood and depression, Sleep and relaxation difficulties, and Interpersonal and relationship challenges.
Her work is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ( ACT), and draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) and Motivational Interviewing.
Georgia is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has a passion for supporting clients navigating periods of stress related to uncertainty and change, including individuals who appear highly capable externally, while managing significant internal stress.
Georgia has supported adults across community mental health services, hospitals, residential services and private practice settings, such as those seeking support for: Stress management, Adjustment to life changes, Perfectionism/burnout, Self-esteem and confidence, Anxiety, Low Mood and depression, Sleep and relaxation difficulties, and Interpersonal and relationship challenges.
I work with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, health-related challenges, relationship difficulties or uncertainty, or who have questions relating to intimacy and sexual health.
Many people I see are wanting to make sense of what has been happening and find a way of moving forward that feels right for them.
I work with adults who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, health-related challenges, relationship difficulties or uncertainty, or who have questions relating to intimacy and sexual health.
Many people I see are wanting to make sense of what has been happening and find a way of moving forward that feels right for them.
I am an authentic and bubbly French-Australian human who made the decision to become a counsellor after my own lived experiences of mental and physical health struggles. Born in rural France, where none ever talked about mental health, I began my adult life as a high-achieving corporate professional who believed the only approach to life’s problems was to “get on with it” and just find a way to keep going. Until I realised this didn’t actually work effectively or wholeheartedly and discovered that mental health is a real, normal, valid part of being a human. I now walk the talk and value my physical, mental, emotional health.
I am an authentic and bubbly French-Australian human who made the decision to become a counsellor after my own lived experiences of mental and physical health struggles. Born in rural France, where none ever talked about mental health, I began my adult life as a high-achieving corporate professional who believed the only approach to life’s problems was to “get on with it” and just find a way to keep going. Until I realised this didn’t actually work effectively or wholeheartedly and discovered that mental health is a real, normal, valid part of being a human. I now walk the talk and value my physical, mental, emotional health.
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Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists
How does acceptance and commitment therapy work?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages a person to listen to their self-talk. A person’s inner dialog can be indicative of how they treat themselves. ACT also encourages self-compassion; this can lead to a better understanding of negative thought patterns and emotional states. This understanding can then lead the individual to needed behavior change.
What are the goals of acceptance and commitment therapy?
The goal of acceptance and commitment is to expand a person’s psychological flexibility, a trait that encourages an individual to live in the present moment and to accept all their thoughts, feelings, and emotions, even ones that are difficult such as sadness and anxiety. In ACT, this acceptance is congruent with the individual’s values and beliefs.
Does acceptance and commitment therapy work for depression?
Acceptance and commitment therapy is effective for depression because it allows the individual to view their discomfort and suffering differently. Depressive feelings about relationship heartaches, for example, are a part of life. A despondent person learns to let go of their struggles and instead view their painful thoughts and feelings with compassion. This will lead the individual toward positive change.
How long are people typically in acceptance and commitment therapy?
A typical acceptance and commitment therapy session is 50 minutes long with one session per week. Treatment for common problems such as anxiety, depression, or relationship difficulties can last between eight weeks to four months. However, more severe cases may require more than one session a week and/or a longer time frame for treatment.