Alcohol Use Psychologists and Therapists in Ballarat Central, VIC
As a professional counsellor, I offer confidential, compassionate support to help you navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and find clarity. Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship issues, grief, or simply seeking personal growth, I’m here to listen and work with you at your own pace.
As a professional counsellor, I offer confidential, compassionate support to help you navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and find clarity. Whether you’re facing anxiety, relationship issues, grief, or simply seeking personal growth, I’m here to listen and work with you at your own pace.
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.
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.
For more than 15 years, I’ve supported people manage issues relating to drug and alcohol use, anger management, emotional dysregulation financial distress, anxiety and depression, stress, family breakdowns, trauma and more.
I provide counselling support for most concerns, from seemingly small life challenges to major distress. However, have a special interest in substance use, anxiety and stress, improving mood and emotions and anger management. I encourage those who may find it hard to talk and telehealth can sometimes work well if you're unsure about counselling.
For more than 15 years, I’ve supported people manage issues relating to drug and alcohol use, anger management, emotional dysregulation financial distress, anxiety and depression, stress, family breakdowns, trauma and more.
I provide counselling support for most concerns, from seemingly small life challenges to major distress. However, have a special interest in substance use, anxiety and stress, improving mood and emotions and anger management. I encourage those who may find it hard to talk and telehealth can sometimes work well if you're unsure about counselling.
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.
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.
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 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.
Steph Biggs Psychology is a telehealth-only practice dedicated to helping you understand your unique strengths, challenges, and the patterns that shape your life. My goal is to support you in exploring what’s holding you back so you can move toward a life that feels more meaningful, fulfilling, and grounded.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from diverse backgrounds across Australia and internationally, walking alongside them as they make real, lasting, and empowering changes.
Steph Biggs Psychology is a telehealth-only practice dedicated to helping you understand your unique strengths, challenges, and the patterns that shape your life. My goal is to support you in exploring what’s holding you back so you can move toward a life that feels more meaningful, fulfilling, and grounded.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from diverse backgrounds across Australia and internationally, walking alongside them as they make real, lasting, and empowering changes.
As a qualified and incredibly dedicated trauma informed counsellor, I work with adults (18+) to support your mental and emotional health. Whether it be ongoing mental health struggles, or challenging life circumstances - it’s my absolute pleasure to help you navigate whatever turbulence you may be facing, guiding you toward better days ahead. For short or long term support, I can help you in many areas including: - Depression - Anxiety - Stress - Self esteem - Grief and loss support - Relationship support - Alcohol and other drugs - Life and career guidance - Conflict resolution, boundaries and assertiveness & more!
As a qualified and incredibly dedicated trauma informed counsellor, I work with adults (18+) to support your mental and emotional health. Whether it be ongoing mental health struggles, or challenging life circumstances - it’s my absolute pleasure to help you navigate whatever turbulence you may be facing, guiding you toward better days ahead. For short or long term support, I can help you in many areas including: - Depression - Anxiety - Stress - Self esteem - Grief and loss support - Relationship support - Alcohol and other drugs - Life and career guidance - Conflict resolution, boundaries and assertiveness & more!
For those who have felt out of place in traditional talk therapy, I offer a safe, relational space to unravel what you’ve been carrying and finally feel at home in your own body. Bridging neuroscience, somatic wisdom, and lived experience to help you transition from 'getting through the day' to true, presence-based healing.
Move beyond survival mode, which may appear as pushing through exhaustion or feeling highly stressed and anxious all the time, and into the depth of living an embodied life with support that honours where you’ve been and who you are becoming.
For those who have felt out of place in traditional talk therapy, I offer a safe, relational space to unravel what you’ve been carrying and finally feel at home in your own body. Bridging neuroscience, somatic wisdom, and lived experience to help you transition from 'getting through the day' to true, presence-based healing.
Move beyond survival mode, which may appear as pushing through exhaustion or feeling highly stressed and anxious all the time, and into the depth of living an embodied life with support that honours where you’ve been and who you are becoming.
I am a dedicated psychotherapist & hypnotherapist, willing & ready to work with the willing & ready. I work with all ages and genders and have a passion for working with men and with adolescents. Relationships, addictions, anxiety and stress can make life feel like a burden. If you feel the heavy weight of your situation, I am here to help you de-stress and simplify. Together we will cast light on your thinking, your emotions and behavioural patterns to create a new view. I work systemically, informed by IFS (Internal Family Systems) so we look at all your internal parts and all your external parts, for an integrated solution.
I am a dedicated psychotherapist & hypnotherapist, willing & ready to work with the willing & ready. I work with all ages and genders and have a passion for working with men and with adolescents. Relationships, addictions, anxiety and stress can make life feel like a burden. If you feel the heavy weight of your situation, I am here to help you de-stress and simplify. Together we will cast light on your thinking, your emotions and behavioural patterns to create a new view. I work systemically, informed by IFS (Internal Family Systems) so we look at all your internal parts and all your external parts, for an integrated solution.
Hi there. People come to counselling for so many reasons; maybe they're navigating traumatic memories, experiences, difficult feelings, the complexities of belonging and identity, or their relationship with drugs and/or alcohol. Maybe they feel the strain of trying to navigate systems or a world that may be falling apart. Whatever you're holding, I'm here to hold them with you in a compassionate space that carries all parts of you and your story. I walk with people who may be navigating trauma, complex trauma, addiction and other substance use concerns, as well as neurodivergent, LGTBQIA+ and mixed-cultural & BIPOC experiences.
Hi there. People come to counselling for so many reasons; maybe they're navigating traumatic memories, experiences, difficult feelings, the complexities of belonging and identity, or their relationship with drugs and/or alcohol. Maybe they feel the strain of trying to navigate systems or a world that may be falling apart. Whatever you're holding, I'm here to hold them with you in a compassionate space that carries all parts of you and your story. I walk with people who may be navigating trauma, complex trauma, addiction and other substance use concerns, as well as neurodivergent, LGTBQIA+ and mixed-cultural & BIPOC experiences.
Trauma isn’t the events in the past it’s the adaptogens you learned in survival mode . Addictions, abusive relationships, anxiety, depression, people pleasing , and negative patterns , thoughts or beliefs . I have a lived trauma experience and focus on the solutions or new adaptogens that rewire your brain and calms your nervous system . With extensive training and 30 yrs professional experience in Jungian Psychology, EMDR, Flash, Havening, NLP, DBT, ACT ,CBT, Psychodynamic , somatic, & Clinical Hypnosis , I’m solutions focused in behavioural change and encourage the Neuro plasticity abilities of your brain to heal thy self!
Trauma isn’t the events in the past it’s the adaptogens you learned in survival mode . Addictions, abusive relationships, anxiety, depression, people pleasing , and negative patterns , thoughts or beliefs . I have a lived trauma experience and focus on the solutions or new adaptogens that rewire your brain and calms your nervous system . With extensive training and 30 yrs professional experience in Jungian Psychology, EMDR, Flash, Havening, NLP, DBT, ACT ,CBT, Psychodynamic , somatic, & Clinical Hypnosis , I’m solutions focused in behavioural change and encourage the Neuro plasticity abilities of your brain to heal thy self!
Melissa Halliwell: Counselling for Life’s Challenges and Lasting Peace.
Serving the Bendigo, Castlemaine, Macedon Ranges region and telehealth; Melissa, an Accredited Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), offers compassionate support for individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. We believe in your inherent ability to heal and grow.
While Melissa's practice is focused on mental well-being,growth clarity, her background as a Registered Nurse with deep experience in family care and complex health issues (like aging and disability) provides a unique, grounded perspective for all clients.
Melissa Halliwell: Counselling for Life’s Challenges and Lasting Peace.
Serving the Bendigo, Castlemaine, Macedon Ranges region and telehealth; Melissa, an Accredited Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), offers compassionate support for individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. We believe in your inherent ability to heal and grow.
While Melissa's practice is focused on mental well-being,growth clarity, her background as a Registered Nurse with deep experience in family care and complex health issues (like aging and disability) provides a unique, grounded perspective for all clients.
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.
More Therapists Nearby
My name is Seb and I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist working in Melbourne and Kyneton.
For me, Psychotherapy is the science and art of creating transformative change by using the healing power of relationships that are grounded in safety and trust.
The motivation for change might be prompted by a loss, a crisis or a need to fix specific problems, yet it often ends up with stepping into a deeper, more connected sense of self, responsibility, love and freedom.
Thus, Psychotherapy is a place to accept and come to terms with how our experiences and stories have shaped us into who we are, and how we live and love.
My name is Seb and I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist working in Melbourne and Kyneton.
For me, Psychotherapy is the science and art of creating transformative change by using the healing power of relationships that are grounded in safety and trust.
The motivation for change might be prompted by a loss, a crisis or a need to fix specific problems, yet it often ends up with stepping into a deeper, more connected sense of self, responsibility, love and freedom.
Thus, Psychotherapy is a place to accept and come to terms with how our experiences and stories have shaped us into who we are, and how we live and love.
Monique Bricknell
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Coomoora, VIC 3461
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Monique. I am passionate about creating a space that feels safe and supportive for every person. All people are welcome at my practice. I like to work with LGBTQIA+ folks, the neurodivergent community and I welcome alternative relationship structures.
Hello, my name is Monique. I am passionate about creating a space that feels safe and supportive for every person. All people are welcome at my practice. I like to work with LGBTQIA+ folks, the neurodivergent community and I welcome alternative relationship structures.
The name of my business, Thinking Outside The Box (TOTB) says everything about my beliefs and my business. When we Think Outside The Box, our worlds become bigger. Mental ill health or mental distress causes us to focus inwards and our lives become smaller. We stop doing things because the work that goes into managing a distressing situation is exhausting. You are reading this right now because you know or feel that something is not quite right in your life. This may be something you have felt for as long as you can remember or a recent event. Doesn't matter, your here now so lets see how we can help.
The name of my business, Thinking Outside The Box (TOTB) says everything about my beliefs and my business. When we Think Outside The Box, our worlds become bigger. Mental ill health or mental distress causes us to focus inwards and our lives become smaller. We stop doing things because the work that goes into managing a distressing situation is exhausting. You are reading this right now because you know or feel that something is not quite right in your life. This may be something you have felt for as long as you can remember or a recent event. Doesn't matter, your here now so lets see how we can help.
Louise is a PACFA registered psychotherapist and holistic counsellor. Using targeted interventions, including somatic experiencing and brainspotting, I guide you through life's transitions, fostering self-discovery and growth. I support both lifelong questing and short term crisis. You may be facing uncertainty, anxiety, depression, addiction or an identity crisis. We will work on strategies to manage emotions and adapt to changing circumstances. 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.
Louise is a PACFA registered psychotherapist and holistic counsellor. Using targeted interventions, including somatic experiencing and brainspotting, I guide you through life's transitions, fostering self-discovery and growth. I support both lifelong questing and short term crisis. You may be facing uncertainty, anxiety, depression, addiction or an identity crisis. We will work on strategies to manage emotions and adapt to changing circumstances. 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.
My therapy room is a safe and confidential space where you can explore whatever is important to you. This may include trauma and its impact, addiction, mental health challenges, grief and loss, life stresses and relationship difficulties. I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist and I will work holistically with your thoughts, emotions, beliefs, perceptions and bodily sensations, to bring understanding to your present challenges. I view therapy as more than just talk; it’s more like a dynamic process that will help you integrate past experiences, current difficulties and future goals in a way that makes sense to you.
My therapy room is a safe and confidential space where you can explore whatever is important to you. This may include trauma and its impact, addiction, mental health challenges, grief and loss, life stresses and relationship difficulties. I am a trauma-informed psychotherapist and I will work holistically with your thoughts, emotions, beliefs, perceptions and bodily sensations, to bring understanding to your present challenges. I view therapy as more than just talk; it’s more like a dynamic process that will help you integrate past experiences, current difficulties and future goals in a way that makes sense to you.
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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.