Psychologists and Therapists for Teens in Ballarat Central, VIC
I have more than 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
I have more than 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
Feeling like nobody understands or listens? Have hard things to talk about? Reaching out can be tough so feel free to get in contact to chat before deciding to book. For over 15 years I’ve supported people going through life challenges, including substance use, managing anger, anxiety, stress and tough emotions. I've worked a lot with people who struggle with the idea of counselling and encourage seeing it as building on wellbeing and self-improvement rather than thinking it's about fixing something wrong.
Feeling like nobody understands or listens? Have hard things to talk about? Reaching out can be tough so feel free to get in contact to chat before deciding to book. For over 15 years I’ve supported people going through life challenges, including substance use, managing anger, anxiety, stress and tough emotions. I've worked a lot with people who struggle with the idea of counselling and encourage seeing it as building on wellbeing and self-improvement rather than thinking it's about fixing something wrong.
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.
Registered Psychologist experienced in supporting children, adolescents and adults.
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.
Registered Psychologist experienced in supporting children, adolescents and adults.
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.
Hi there! My name is Tameka and I am a registered Child Play Therapist. I am passionate about supporting children and young people aged 3-17 who have experienced trauma, disrupted attachment, autism, ADHD, or emotional and behavioural challenges. I understand that parents and carers can often feel exhausted, worried, or unsure how to help and are looking for a gentle, non-directive space where their child can finally be heard
Hi there! My name is Tameka and I am a registered Child Play Therapist. I am passionate about supporting children and young people aged 3-17 who have experienced trauma, disrupted attachment, autism, ADHD, or emotional and behavioural challenges. I understand that parents and carers can often feel exhausted, worried, or unsure how to help and are looking for a gentle, non-directive space where their child can finally be heard
I support children, adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, life transitions, and other mental health challenges.
As a multilingual practitioner, I am fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi, enabling me to provide therapy in the language clients feel most comfortable using and helping to reduce barriers to accessing quality mental health support.
I support children, adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, stress, life transitions, and other mental health challenges.
As a multilingual practitioner, I am fluent in English, Punjabi, and Hindi, enabling me to provide therapy in the language clients feel most comfortable using and helping to reduce barriers to accessing quality mental health support.
Hello, my name is Kelly. I am a clinical psychologist offering therapeutic, evidence-based interventions to young people and adults struggling with their mental health and wellbeing within my practice at KIT Psychology. I have a special interest in neurodiversity (including ADHD and Autism) and enjoy using creative therapies as an adjunct to traditional talk-therapies and EMDR therapy.
Hello, my name is Kelly. I am a clinical psychologist offering therapeutic, evidence-based interventions to young people and adults struggling with their mental health and wellbeing within my practice at KIT Psychology. I have a special interest in neurodiversity (including ADHD and Autism) and enjoy using creative therapies as an adjunct to traditional talk-therapies and EMDR therapy.
Hi, I'm Jordan and I am a registered Psychologist located in Ballarat, Victoria. I work with people over the age of 16 in enhancing the quality of their life, from boosting their confidence, building healthier relationships to finding more meaning and purpose in their lives. Supporting people to achieve their mental health goals by empowering them to overcome personal challenges and build resilience is something I'm passionate about.
Hi, I'm Jordan and I am a registered Psychologist located in Ballarat, Victoria. I work with people over the age of 16 in enhancing the quality of their life, from boosting their confidence, building healthier relationships to finding more meaning and purpose in their lives. Supporting people to achieve their mental health goals by empowering them to overcome personal challenges and build resilience is something I'm passionate about.
I have 10 years work experience supporting Adults & Adolescents through grief in Emergency Services, Schools & Youth Organisations.
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 have 10 years work experience supporting Adults & Adolescents through grief in Emergency Services, Schools & Youth Organisations.
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.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, phobias, ADHD, or autism spectrum presentations.
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.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, phobias, ADHD, or autism spectrum presentations.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I offer Arts-based inquiry and counselling even if you feel you're not creative or can't do art. Using arts-based processes, we can explore ways to live well with emotional and physical pain, diagnosed illnesses or neurodivergence, to find wisdom to live with more well-being or healing. We can collaborate to find the best way forward for you, with a personalised plan to support you or a young person in your care.
I offer Arts-based inquiry and counselling even if you feel you're not creative or can't do art. Using arts-based processes, we can explore ways to live well with emotional and physical pain, diagnosed illnesses or neurodivergence, to find wisdom to live with more well-being or healing. We can collaborate to find the best way forward for you, with a personalised plan to support you or a young person in your care.
Hello, I'm Elizabeth.
Perhaps you've spent years surviving the effects of a difficult childhood, abusive relationships, or traumatic experiences. You may understand why you struggle, but still find yourself feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, shame, emotional intensity, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in the same patterns. I work with adults experiencing Complex PTSD, PTSD, attachment trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, and the lasting effects of emotional, physical or sexual abuse, neglect, and family of origin difficulties.
Hello, I'm Elizabeth.
Perhaps you've spent years surviving the effects of a difficult childhood, abusive relationships, or traumatic experiences. You may understand why you struggle, but still find yourself feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, shame, emotional intensity, relationship difficulties, or feeling stuck in the same patterns. I work with adults experiencing Complex PTSD, PTSD, attachment trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, and the lasting effects of emotional, physical or sexual abuse, neglect, and family of origin difficulties.
Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression.
CBT, Mindfulness, Relationships, ACT, Solution-Focused, Person-centered, Grief & Loss, Behaviours, Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression.
Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression.
CBT, Mindfulness, Relationships, ACT, Solution-Focused, Person-centered, Grief & Loss, Behaviours, Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression.
I support adults, adolescents, couples, and LGBTQIA+ people with warmth, care, skill, and respect.
I offer thoughtful, experienced counselling that helps you feel heard, supported and understood. Together, we can calm overwhelm, work through painful experiences, improve relationships, build confidence, and create practical steps forward. My approach is warm, inclusive and carefully tailored to you, drawing on strong training, experience and genuine care.
I support adults, adolescents, couples, and LGBTQIA+ people with warmth, care, skill, and respect.
I offer thoughtful, experienced counselling that helps you feel heard, supported and understood. Together, we can calm overwhelm, work through painful experiences, improve relationships, build confidence, and create practical steps forward. My approach is warm, inclusive and carefully tailored to you, drawing on strong training, experience and genuine care.
Jennifer is a clinical psychologist with experience in diagnosis and treatment of a range of mental health issues, with children, adolescents, families and adults through to older age, in a range of settings.
She utilises a range of evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy skills training, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to implement change.
Jennifer is a clinical psychologist with experience in diagnosis and treatment of a range of mental health issues, with children, adolescents, families and adults through to older age, in a range of settings.
She utilises a range of evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy skills training, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, to implement change.
I’m a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace.
My approach is person-centred and integrative, informed by psychodynamic therapy. That means I’ll meet you where you are, while also gently helping you make sense of patterns, emotions, and relationship experiences that may be shaping how you feel and cope day to day.
Emotional wellbeing and stress
Low mood, worry and overwhelm
Life transitions and adjustment
Relationship concerns and communication
Neurodivergence and disability
I’m a dedicated and compassionate psychotherapist. I offer a warm, non-judgmental and empathetic space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences at your own pace.
My approach is person-centred and integrative, informed by psychodynamic therapy. That means I’ll meet you where you are, while also gently helping you make sense of patterns, emotions, and relationship experiences that may be shaping how you feel and cope day to day.
Emotional wellbeing and stress
Low mood, worry and overwhelm
Life transitions and adjustment
Relationship concerns and communication
Neurodivergence and disability
Hello! I'm Natalie, the principal psychologist at mint psychology. I enjoy working with clients to improve their wellbeing and help them achieve their goals.
My approach focuses on ensuring clients feel comfortable, supported, and respected, while working collaboratively to facilitate growth and change. I emphasise transparent communication and ensure all treatment plans and sessions are tailored to the individual clients' needs and preferences. 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.
Hello! I'm Natalie, the principal psychologist at mint psychology. I enjoy working with clients to improve their wellbeing and help them achieve their goals.
My approach focuses on ensuring clients feel comfortable, supported, and respected, while working collaboratively to facilitate growth and change. I emphasise transparent communication and ensure all treatment plans and sessions are tailored to the individual clients' needs and preferences. 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.
I am an accredited Social Worker and Clinical Resource Therapist with more than a decade of experience across government, community and specialist clinical settings.
I have additional specialised training in EMDR, Resource Therapy, DBT and ACT. I work with individuals impacted by PTSD, Complex PTSD, single-incident trauma, attachment and relational trauma, sexual assault, family violence, and childhood abuse. In addition, I have a special interest in working with individuals with chronic and complex medical diagnosis’s such as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, POTs, me/cfs.
I am an accredited Social Worker and Clinical Resource Therapist with more than a decade of experience across government, community and specialist clinical settings.
I have additional specialised training in EMDR, Resource Therapy, DBT and ACT. I work with individuals impacted by PTSD, Complex PTSD, single-incident trauma, attachment and relational trauma, sexual assault, family violence, and childhood abuse. In addition, I have a special interest in working with individuals with chronic and complex medical diagnosis’s such as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, POTs, me/cfs.
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- Daylesford
- Kyneton
- Lake Wendouree
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- Sebastopol
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FAQ - Teenage and Adolescent Therapists
What does therapy for teenagers look like?
When a therapist works with a teenager, the pair will talk about what the teen is struggling with and explore solutions, which may involve interpersonal skills, coping strategies, medication, or lifestyle changes related to sleep, diet, and exercise. Different therapists employ different modalities, but most involve a combination of conversation and skill building.
How long does therapy for teenagers generally take to work?
There’s variability in teenagers’ experiences and challenges; some may begin to improve from therapy within a few weeks while others may take several months or longer. Teens can discuss their progress with their therapist periodically to assess how they’re improving and any changes to the treatment plan that could potentially accelerate that progress.
How do you encourage a teenager to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express your concern and love while framing therapy as an opportunity to explore a tool that could help improve their life; just like they practice baseball or dance, now they can practice their emotional skills. Give your teen control over the process where you can—maybe by weighing in on choice of therapist and signaling that therapy involves confidentiality, so a parent need not know all that is discussed in sessions.
How do you prepare teens for therapy?
You can prepare your teenager for therapy by describing what the process will look like and setting expectations for timeline, if requested. You can explain that the first session may begin with an assessment phase, that they can describe their experiences but that the therapist will ask questions too, and that it may take time to feel comfortable opening up. Ask how they’re feeling about the process and answer any questions calmly and supportively.