Adults Counselling in Ballarat Central, VIC
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Anastasia Jones
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
Anastasia is a Clinical Psychologist in Ballarat who specialises in empowering
adults
to reach their therapeutic goals. Anastasia is experienced with working with clients with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma, long-standing and complex mental health issues, emotional dysregulation difficulties and life adjustment difficulties. Anastasia prioritises a welcoming, non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment. Anastasia believes it is essential to take the time to get to know each of her clients and collaboratively tailors treatment to suit the specific needs of each individual.

Amy Greaves
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified
Verified
Amy Greaves is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She has more than 17 years of experience providing quality psychological care to clients in a variety of settings. Amy’s warm, engaging, and empathetic personality combined with her wide knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic interventions, has led to her success in helping a wide variety of clients to enhance meaning and quality in their lives. With her clientele of
adults
and adolescents, she is dedicated to creating a safe and trusting therapeutic environment.

KIT Psychology - Michelle Maya
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
Verified
Hello I'm Michelle. I am an ACA registered counsellor and ICF registered life coach. 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-focussed and always person centred around an individual’s unique interests, values and hopes for the future.

Laurenza Buglisi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I support children and families where sexual abuse or sexually concerning behaviours have become a road block for healthy functioning family life. I am passionate about supporting families who are grappling with the associated shame, stigma, loss and grief. I am especially interested in supporting families that have experienced sexual abuse between siblings or cousins. I am also strongly committed to finding creative ways to educate parents on what prevents children disclosing (or
adults
recognising these disclosures), along with the ripple effects that disclosures have on relationships with family members.

Louise Grunwaldt Mental Health [LGMH]
Verified
Verified
Hello and welcome! My name is Louise Heap (Grunwaldt) and I reside in the beautiful regional Victorian town of Ballarat. I'm a Credentialed Mental Health Nurse who is passionate about helping to close the gap in mental health services available to people with complex conditions and committed to stamping out stigma associated with people fighting 'invisible' illnesses. I have 15 years of experience as a mental health clinician, providing care, support and treatment to
adults
and adolescents in acute and community settings. My approach is integrative, creative, flexible, family inclusive, person-centered and recovery focused.

KIT Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Hello, my name is Kelly. I am a registered psychologist practicing as a clinical psychology registrar. Within my practice at KIT Psychology, I offer therapeutic, evidence-based interventions to young people and
adults
struggling with their mental health and wellbeing. I have a special interest in using creative therapies as an adjunct to traditional talk-therapies.

Alice Paton
Counsellor
1 Endorsed
1 Endorsed
Taking a holistic approach to care, Alice aim's to guide clients to explore themselves with curiosity and an open mind. It is her goal to guide clients to uncover root causes, rather than just symptom management. To feel safe and comfortable to express themselves, expand their mind, and speak into their true wants, needs, and desires. Increase your self-awareness and understanding of your unconscious beliefs, perceptions, and patterns. Alice aim's to assist you in setting personal goals that lead to you feeling empowered, open to change, and to bring more joy into your life. Alice is currently working with
adults
only.

Bianca Bozzo - Endeavour Psychology
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
Verified
Bianca consults with children, adolescents, and
adults
.
Bianca is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, eligible to provide psychological services with Medicare rebates. Bianca enjoys supporting children, adolescents and young
adults
. Bianca practices a range of therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Psychoeducation. Bianca strives to understand each client’s unique situation and provides tailored, evidence-based practices to support them. Outside of work Bianca enjoys nature camping and beach days.

Check + Chat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified
Verified
Check + Chat offers 1-on-1 consent coaching and sex education for both young people and
adults
with a cognitive disability who may need extra support in this space.
Hi! I’m Lou. I’m a consent, respectful relationships and sexuality educator empowering young people and their carers to make informed choices about their bodies and personal relationships. One of my greatest passions is facilitating those lightbulb moments for young people when they realise “Oh, I can say ‘no’, and I don’t have to feel guilty about it!”

Teresa Peers
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Verified
Offering psychological therapy services and assessments from ages 7 to 90. Experience in a range of psychometric testing, ASD assessments (ADIR, ADOS, Sensory Profile), cognitive assessments (WISC, WAIS), ADHD assessments, Adaptive functioning (ABAS, Vineland), and other diagnostic assessments (PAI, Conners).

Boundless Minds Therapy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
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Skye Petrie
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Prov
Verified
Verified
Hi! I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families who have experienced trauma and harm. I believe the therapeutic relationship is a key element of support and offer a calm and safe space for individuals to explore and make sense of their experiences and feelings. I am passionate in supporting individuals to identify and achieve their goals through relationship and evidence-based interventions including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. I also have a strong interest and passion in infant and parent mental health, with qualifications in infant mental health.

Portia Kambasha
MSc
Verified
Verified
I have 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.

Zubia Jawed
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
Verified
I am a registered Mental Health Counsellor. I have helped many clients feel validated and normalised in what they experience in life. I specialise in providing culturally sensitive therapy, addressing variety of topics including identity, belonging, gender roles, women’s issues, managing societal, community and family expectations, discrimination, racism, and issues around migrants and refugees. I feel utmost contentment when I know I have made an individual feel worthy, validated, understood, and hopeful. Through incorporating our cultural roots in sessions, we can truly feel empowered and seen.

Live Life Well Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
Kerri-Ann welcomes all to her private practice in Ballarat. Appointments now available. I specialise in supporting you with grief and loss, carer stress, diagnosis of life limiting illness, dementia specialist and palliative care specialist and relationships. I have been supporting individuals and families to live their lives well for over 18 years and have worked in Palliative care, Dementia care and community services. I will create a safe, non-judgmental counselling space for you, using various therapies that suit you. Emotional wellness is integral to overall good health, let's have a chat, call for support today.

Barbara Grace
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Verified
Relationship troubles? Wondering if anything or anyone could help? You may be feeling alone, and doubtful - full of worry, guilt or shame at being here. But hearing more anger or blame as you withdraw emotionally only prolongs the problem & often makes things worse. It's lonely being in a relationship where the other person no longer feels 'present'. Ignoring the problems doesn't work, rather it pushes them underground where they fester. At this point you may be feeling raw, stressed, isolated, fearful or disillusioned. Tears & frustration one minute, anger the next. If rekindling love and connection is important to you, let's talk.

Marie Mirbach (The Present Place)
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
Hi there, my name is Marie and I am passionate about helping my clients live more fulfilling lives and experience greater wellbeing. Whether you are experiencing specific life challenges (such as low mood, anxiety or disordered eating), wish to develop deeper self-understanding (for example in relation to your identity or sexuality), or want to experience more fulfilling relationships (friendships, partnerships or family-relations) psychotherapy is a powerful tool that can support your process.

Inner Reflections Counselling
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
Verified
Are you currently feeling your life is not what you would like it to be or you are struggling with feelings and emotions that are unfamiliar to you, or are you using unhealthy ways of coping with aspects of your life? It is quite normal to experience these at times in your life, but most issues are treatable, if the cause can be identified. Working with me, you can start the process of uncovering what is behind why your life is not going as planned, by learning about yourself, your past, your present and where you want your life to go. I can assist you in understanding your life, set goals and help you work towards a better you.

Bloom Well-being
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified
Verified
Do you feel overwhelmed or are you finding it difficult to cope? Part of being human and living life, means that there are times when we need extra support, but it isn't always easy to reach out. Other times it's hard to reach out because we've experienced things so painful and traumatic that it feels like you will never be understood. This often leaves us feeling unworthy, not good enough and unsafe and burdened with a pain that can never be shared.

Gail Telford
Psychotherapist, MSc, AAFT
Verified
Verified
The goal of therapy is to work collaboratively together to grow, heal and move forward to where you want to be in your life.
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Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online or over the phone can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counselling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.