Attachment-based Counselling in Ballarat Central, VIC

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maria has worked supporting individuals with behaviours of concern in the government and not for profit sector for over five years and her experience working with vulnerable children, adults and families spans over fifteen years. Maria’s main aim for treatment is to work with her client in a connected and collaborative manner while providing a space for individuals to feel understood and valued. Maria draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Positive Behaviour Support.

The goal of therapy is to work collaboratively together to grow, heal and move forward to where you want to be in your life.

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.

I use a wholistic frame, inclusive of body, mind and spirit in my work as a therapist. I have found that working somatically can be tremendously revealing of inner gems that lay beneath the level of consciousness. They can provide answers, understandings, and can lead to living a fuller life. The use of your spiritual frames of reference in therapy can also bring meaning and can provide leverage for the changes you are wanting to make. You may feel supported to become more whole, self-actualised, self-understanding and accepting of the person you are.

My priority as a Psychologist is to provide you with an empathetic and reflective space. A space where you feel safe to fully be yourself. A space where you will feel truly seen, heard and understood. I am passionate about reducing stigma associated with mental health. Whether you’re a fourth-generation farmer or a first-time mum, there is no shame in seeking support- giving your emotions space to exist without judgement is so important. You don’t need to keep going above and beyond for others at the expense of yourself- you don’t need to keep “soldiering on”.

Hi, I'm Freya. I've been counselling for over 25 years, and a year ago started incorporating my animals (horses, dogs, cats) into my therapeutic practice. I work with all ages, and the people I work with are as unique as the issues they want to address. My clients are individuals, couples, and children. I have lived experience of neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, HSP) and consequently work with a lot of people who are neurodiverse themselves. My work focusses on understanding why we are the way we are, combined with techniques that foster change and growth, with the end goal of increased well being and resilience.

Hi, I’m Tamera. I’m an Accredit Mental Health Social Worker and Director of Centre Self Collective, a mental health and wellbeing hub. I am passionate about providing therapy, tools and resources to help you make sense of challenging times and develop ways to better manage difficulties and thrive in life. My approach to therapy is collaborative, strengths-based, sensitive and non-judgmental. I utilise a range of evidence-based approaches in my practice and am committed to providing quality care in a safe and supportive manner.

Mind Mosaics works with varied client presentations from general anxiety, depression to complex trauma providing them a safe and a non-judgmental space. Harpreet at Mind Mosaics offers counselling services to various age groups from teenage to elders and holds a research background in lifespan wellbeing. She practices a client centred Feedback Informed Treatment. Often clients respond well to treatment if they are psycho- educated, have goals clarity and holds a shared responsibility in the treatment.

Clients often want to change their behaviour and improve their lives as well as their relationships. However, fear, trauma and past hurt can cause ambivalence. Counselling can help clients work through the why, how and what of making this change. By using a number of modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Person Centred, Strengths Based and Gestalt therapies, clients can find their way out of the dark. 'Beyond silence, there is always Hope'.

I help ladies who are survivors of toxic childhoods, narcissistic relationships and domestic violence release their pain and reclaim their sass. .......................................................................... Using my unique THRIVE method, you will break free of the conditioning beliefs, release the toxic cycles and grow your self trust. ...................................................................................................... You will emerge feeling empowered, aligned to your truth and ready to THRIVE.