Adults Counselling in Ballarat Central, VIC
I am a warm, engaging, and compassionate psychologist who strives to establish a safe, non-judgemental, respectful and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients.
I welcome clients of all genders, ethnicities, and religions.
I have a special interest in grief counselling and also work with individuals experiencing a range of life challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, difficulties adjusting to life transitions, relationship issues and other mental health issues.
I am a warm, engaging, and compassionate psychologist who strives to establish a safe, non-judgemental, respectful and trusting therapeutic relationship with my clients.
I welcome clients of all genders, ethnicities, and religions.
I have a special interest in grief counselling and also work with individuals experiencing a range of life challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, difficulties adjusting to life transitions, relationship issues and other mental health issues.

Sometimes life is just hard and sometimes we need to talk it through with someone who will be non judgemental nor have their own agenda in mind. Sometimes we just need some guidance and direction. This is where I can help. Whether you are suffering from loss, depression, anxiety, fear, relationship issues, I can help.
Sometimes life is just hard and sometimes we need to talk it through with someone who will be non judgemental nor have their own agenda in mind. Sometimes we just need some guidance and direction. This is where I can help. Whether you are suffering from loss, depression, anxiety, fear, relationship issues, I can help.

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'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.

Marvel Adeyemi- AMHSW. Emdr & Faith-Led Therapist
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L4
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
You’re that high-achieving, resourceful woman who looks like she has it all together… but deep down, you feel lost and unsure of yourself. You’re constantly overthinking, second-guessing everything, and holding back tears in places where you’re expected to smile. You carry the weight of persistent stress, quiet anxiety, and complicated relationships.
Now imagine this instead: sleeping and waking up in peace—not panic. Feeling confident in your relationships. Letting go of shame. Trusting again. Becoming the confident, beautiful version of you.
Yes, you can heal—deeply and with God by your side.
You’re that high-achieving, resourceful woman who looks like she has it all together… but deep down, you feel lost and unsure of yourself. You’re constantly overthinking, second-guessing everything, and holding back tears in places where you’re expected to smile. You carry the weight of persistent stress, quiet anxiety, and complicated relationships.
Now imagine this instead: sleeping and waking up in peace—not panic. Feeling confident in your relationships. Letting go of shame. Trusting again. Becoming the confident, beautiful version of you.
Yes, you can heal—deeply and with God by your side.

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.
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.

Dear wonderful human,
My aim is to co-create with you a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where you feel understood and valued. In our sessions, I use various therapeutic techniques, tailoring our work to your unique needs. I also like adding in humour and fun.
A trauma-informed approach is central to my practice. This means recognizing the widespread impact of trauma and fostering a space where you feel empowered and in control. This approach emphasises safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment, providing you with the tools and support to navigate your healing journey with resilience and strength.
Dear wonderful human,
My aim is to co-create with you a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where you feel understood and valued. In our sessions, I use various therapeutic techniques, tailoring our work to your unique needs. I also like adding in humour and fun.
A trauma-informed approach is central to my practice. This means recognizing the widespread impact of trauma and fostering a space where you feel empowered and in control. This approach emphasises safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment, providing you with the tools and support to navigate your healing journey with resilience and strength.

Elizabeth Holmquest - Paper Daisy Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Hello! I'm Elizabeth. Are you struggling with family of origin issues from the past and need support? I work with people who have had experiences including (but not limited to) sexual, physical and emotional abuse and/or neglect. You're not alone. Recovery is possible. I support people to achieve the goals and intentions most important to them.
Hello! I'm Elizabeth. Are you struggling with family of origin issues from the past and need support? I work with people who have had experiences including (but not limited to) sexual, physical and emotional abuse and/or neglect. You're not alone. Recovery is possible. I support people to achieve the goals and intentions most important to them.

Book a FREE 10 minute discovery call. 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.
Book a FREE 10 minute discovery call. 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.

At Pot of Gold Therapy, we understand that each person's mental health journey is unique. Many of our clients face challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficulties with ADHD or eating disorders. They often seek support to gain control over their emotions, improve relationships, and feel more stable in their day-to-day life. We believe in offering personalised care that meets each client's specific needs.
At Pot of Gold Therapy, we understand that each person's mental health journey is unique. Many of our clients face challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and difficulties with ADHD or eating disorders. They often seek support to gain control over their emotions, improve relationships, and feel more stable in their day-to-day life. We believe in offering personalised care that meets each client's specific needs.

I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Newport and Footscray areas. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over twenty years of general 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 accessible and affordable to people who need it.
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Newport and Footscray areas. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over twenty years of general 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 accessible and affordable to people who need it.

Hi, I'm Stacey and I am passionate about supporting people to work through challenges, whether these are current or historical. You may be experiencing difficulties and want to manage these in a different way, or maybe you would like to try and understand yourself better in order to make change. You may just want someone to see and hear you - I believe in creating a safe space for people. Therapy can provide the opportunity for exploration and change. I particularly enjoy working with women who are experiencing life transitions, peri/menopause and/or questioning their neurotype.
Hi, I'm Stacey and I am passionate about supporting people to work through challenges, whether these are current or historical. You may be experiencing difficulties and want to manage these in a different way, or maybe you would like to try and understand yourself better in order to make change. You may just want someone to see and hear you - I believe in creating a safe space for people. Therapy can provide the opportunity for exploration and change. I particularly enjoy working with women who are experiencing life transitions, peri/menopause and/or questioning their neurotype.

Hi. I'm Rebecca. I am a registered psychologist with extensive experience in a variety of settings, including the mental health sector, non-profit organisations and government departments. I have a passion for working with youth and have experience in working with people with a broad range of mental health and wellbeing issues, including complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, problem behaviours and identity issues.
Hi. I'm Rebecca. I am a registered psychologist with extensive experience in a variety of settings, including the mental health sector, non-profit organisations and government departments. I have a passion for working with youth and have experience in working with people with a broad range of mental health and wellbeing issues, including complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, problem behaviours and identity issues.

I am passionate about journeying with people at all ages and stages of their lives, to increase their capacity and create change in themselves and to find joy and growth in their lives. I work from a trauma informed viewpoint, that incorporates family, to ensure person-centred, relationship-focussed therapy. I have also undergone additional training in Havening. I am comfortable working with personal spirituality and understand the significance and role of spirituality within lives.
I am passionate about journeying with people at all ages and stages of their lives, to increase their capacity and create change in themselves and to find joy and growth in their lives. I work from a trauma informed viewpoint, that incorporates family, to ensure person-centred, relationship-focussed therapy. I have also undergone additional training in Havening. I am comfortable working with personal spirituality and understand the significance and role of spirituality within lives.

Steph Biggs Psychology is a telehealth-only private practice offering support for people wishing to more completely understand their unique strengths and challenges. My aim is to help you explore and heal from the things getting in the way of living a fulfilled, meaningful and contented life. I am an AHPRA-registered psychologist with nearly two decades of clinical experience across the public and private mental health, alcohol and other drug, and emergency services sectors.
Steph Biggs Psychology is a telehealth-only private practice offering support for people wishing to more completely understand their unique strengths and challenges. My aim is to help you explore and heal from the things getting in the way of living a fulfilled, meaningful and contented life. I am an AHPRA-registered psychologist with nearly two decades of clinical experience across the public and private mental health, alcohol and other drug, and emergency services sectors.

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.
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.

Tired of things as they are in your life &/or relationships? Not sure where to start? Or maybe you've been working on things for a while & change just doesn't seem to be happening..
Many therapies are about addressing issues from a symptom level.. They don't enquire deep enough & therefore, issues keep repeating.
I work with people from a root-cause level. It's tough work, but it's where the real change happens.
Tired of things as they are in your life &/or relationships? Not sure where to start? Or maybe you've been working on things for a while & change just doesn't seem to be happening..
Many therapies are about addressing issues from a symptom level.. They don't enquire deep enough & therefore, issues keep repeating.
I work with people from a root-cause level. It's tough work, but it's where the real change happens.

Harmony Online Couples & Relationships Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Online Only
Hello, I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 yrs of experience in providing therapeutic counselling to people experiencing various life challenges and mental health issues. I specialise in couples and relationships and trauma counselling. My approach is person-centred, non-judgemental and empathetic and I believe that each person is unique in their own journey through life. I work alongside my clients, providing support and guidance to help gain a greater understanding of themselves and reach their goals and dreams in life.
Hello, I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 yrs of experience in providing therapeutic counselling to people experiencing various life challenges and mental health issues. I specialise in couples and relationships and trauma counselling. My approach is person-centred, non-judgemental and empathetic and I believe that each person is unique in their own journey through life. I work alongside my clients, providing support and guidance to help gain a greater understanding of themselves and reach their goals and dreams in life.

No Fluff. No Nonsense. If I Don't Help, You Don't Pay. Simple.
No Fluff. No Nonsense. If I Don't Help, You Don't Pay. Simple.

Hi there, I’m Marie and I love creating spaces for people to realise the patterns of their own minds and work towards feeling more alive and connected. As an integrative psychotherapist I work with couples and individuals in a way that honours your uniqueness as well as recognises the circumstances shaping your life. My approach is warm, inquisitive and creative and above all else I value collaborating with you to ensure we are creating processes that let you feel safe, inspired and closer to your most authentic and empowered self. I specialise in eating disorders, ASD, gender/identity and relationship problems.
Hi there, I’m Marie and I love creating spaces for people to realise the patterns of their own minds and work towards feeling more alive and connected. As an integrative psychotherapist I work with couples and individuals in a way that honours your uniqueness as well as recognises the circumstances shaping your life. My approach is warm, inquisitive and creative and above all else I value collaborating with you to ensure we are creating processes that let you feel safe, inspired and closer to your most authentic and empowered self. I specialise in eating disorders, ASD, gender/identity and relationship problems.

Hi there, I'm Tony, an integrative psychotherapist and couples counsellor. Whether you're facing challenges like anxiety, childhood trauma, low mood, grief or loss, want more enriching relationships, or seeking deeper self-understanding, self-awareness and self-acceptance, psychotherapy can be a supportive and powerful tool.
I have specific interest and deep understanding in working with clients with childhood trauma, experiencing anxiety and burnout and navigating relationships, work and personal circumstances.
Hi there, I'm Tony, an integrative psychotherapist and couples counsellor. Whether you're facing challenges like anxiety, childhood trauma, low mood, grief or loss, want more enriching relationships, or seeking deeper self-understanding, self-awareness and self-acceptance, psychotherapy can be a supportive and powerful tool.
I have specific interest and deep understanding in working with clients with childhood trauma, experiencing anxiety and burnout and navigating relationships, work and personal circumstances.
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