Attachment-based Counselling in Ballarat Central, VIC
Elizabeth Holmquest - Paper Daisy Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
I specialise in attachment-based therapy that can include EMDR if that's right for you.
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.
I specialise in attachment-based therapy that can include EMDR if that's right for you.
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.
Centre Self Collective - EMDR Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Intensives are EMDR focused, but I tailor my therapeutic approach based on your goals and needs, blending attachment-based approaches and ego-state therapy to maximise the effectiveness of EDMR treatment.
Hi, I’m Tamera, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Accredited EMDR therapist, and co-founder of Centre Self Collective, with locations in Brunswick, Melbourne, and Daylesford. If you’re here, you may be dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, mood difficulties, or trauma. You’re not alone, and the right support is available. With over 12 years of experience, my practice is deeply rooted in social work practice and clinical excellence. I’m committed to providing evidence-based care that brings meaningful, lasting change.
Intensives are EMDR focused, but I tailor my therapeutic approach based on your goals and needs, blending attachment-based approaches and ego-state therapy to maximise the effectiveness of EDMR treatment.
Hi, I’m Tamera, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Accredited EMDR therapist, and co-founder of Centre Self Collective, with locations in Brunswick, Melbourne, and Daylesford. If you’re here, you may be dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, mood difficulties, or trauma. You’re not alone, and the right support is available. With over 12 years of experience, my practice is deeply rooted in social work practice and clinical excellence. I’m committed to providing evidence-based care that brings meaningful, lasting change.
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.
I am a registered Psychologist and a Gestalt psychotherapist, specialising in a holistic and integrative approach to mental health. With over 25 years of experience in the fields of psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, and supervision, I am dedicated to providing a supportive and insightful therapeutic journey for each of my clients. My commitment is to provide a compassionate and empowering environment where clients can gain clarity, develop self-awareness, and find meaningful ways to address their concerns.
I am a registered Psychologist and a Gestalt psychotherapist, specialising in a holistic and integrative approach to mental health. With over 25 years of experience in the fields of psychology, counselling, psychotherapy, and supervision, I am dedicated to providing a supportive and insightful therapeutic journey for each of my clients. My commitment is to provide a compassionate and empowering environment where clients can gain clarity, develop self-awareness, and find meaningful ways to address their concerns.
Marvel Yemi-Family of Origin-pains. EMDR Therapist
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L4
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Did you experience abuse or emotional neglect?
Do you feel unworthy of love, stuck in guilt, deep shame, and self blame or wrestling with your faith and identity?
Maybe you struggle to trust others… or feel like you don’t truly belong — not with family, friends, or even at work. Here’s something they won't tell you in the mainstream: Success doesn't silence inner child wounds.
Imagine this instead... You wake up in peace instead of panic.
Feel confident in your relationships.
Feeling connected to God and grounded in truth.
Letting go of shame and finally trusting again.
Become confident and Beautiful.
Yes you can heal -deeply.
Did you experience abuse or emotional neglect?
Do you feel unworthy of love, stuck in guilt, deep shame, and self blame or wrestling with your faith and identity?
Maybe you struggle to trust others… or feel like you don’t truly belong — not with family, friends, or even at work. Here’s something they won't tell you in the mainstream: Success doesn't silence inner child wounds.
Imagine this instead... You wake up in peace instead of panic.
Feel confident in your relationships.
Feeling connected to God and grounded in truth.
Letting go of shame and finally trusting again.
Become confident and Beautiful.
Yes you can heal -deeply.
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.
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.
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.
Kerri-Ann welcomes all to her private practice via Telehealth, telephone across Australia or in person in Ballarat, Vic. Appointments now available. No GP referral required. Specialist in grief and loss, mental health, carer stress, relationships, illness, dementia, palliative care. Supporting individuals and families to live their lives well for over 19 years having worked in Palliative care, Dementia care and community services. I create a safe, non-judgmental counselling space for you, we work together, using various therapies. Emotional wellness is integral to overall good health, let's have a chat, book online or call today
Kerri-Ann welcomes all to her private practice via Telehealth, telephone across Australia or in person in Ballarat, Vic. Appointments now available. No GP referral required. Specialist in grief and loss, mental health, carer stress, relationships, illness, dementia, palliative care. Supporting individuals and families to live their lives well for over 19 years having worked in Palliative care, Dementia care and community services. I create a safe, non-judgmental counselling space for you, we work together, using various therapies. Emotional wellness is integral to overall good health, let's have a chat, book online or call today
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.
I'm a passionate trauma and couples therapist. Helping you to reconnect with your body; being able to live your life more presently and without fear. Supporting you to feel safe in mind and body to return home. I’m here to support you to make meaning of your experiences, be present with, understand and give voice to your feelings. When our mind and body are living with unhealed trauma wounds - we can be reactionary in our relationships.
I'm a passionate trauma and couples therapist. Helping you to reconnect with your body; being able to live your life more presently and without fear. Supporting you to feel safe in mind and body to return home. I’m here to support you to make meaning of your experiences, be present with, understand and give voice to your feelings. When our mind and body are living with unhealed trauma wounds - we can be reactionary in our relationships.
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.
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.
I am a counsellor, sexologist and clinical supervisor with experience working with clients who have been in the same place you are. Just like a plant, you need water, sun and a safe place to grow. I provide the space for you to focus on your stuckness and to safely sit in the uncomfortableness. Trauma, guilt, anxiety and anger can hold you back from living. Maybe your relationship needs a jump start. Intimacy may no longer exist. Life can be hard sometimes but you don't have to do it on your own. I am here to walk with you along your journey. There is a way forward, a way to feed your soul and a way to let the light in.
I am a counsellor, sexologist and clinical supervisor with experience working with clients who have been in the same place you are. Just like a plant, you need water, sun and a safe place to grow. I provide the space for you to focus on your stuckness and to safely sit in the uncomfortableness. Trauma, guilt, anxiety and anger can hold you back from living. Maybe your relationship needs a jump start. Intimacy may no longer exist. Life can be hard sometimes but you don't have to do it on your own. I am here to walk with you along your journey. There is a way forward, a way to feed your soul and a way to let the light in.
Stina is a registered counsellor, certified somatic therapist, IFS-trained and trauma-informed, and yoga and mindfulness teacher.
With over a decade of experience in mental health and community services, Stina offers a grounded, integrative approach to counselling that honours the complexity of the human experience. She draws on somatic therapy, IFS, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation to support healing and growth. Sessions may include mindfulness, grounding, or guided visualisation—offered gently and with consent. Stina believes healing is not about fixing what is broken, but rediscovering what is already whole.
Stina is a registered counsellor, certified somatic therapist, IFS-trained and trauma-informed, and yoga and mindfulness teacher.
With over a decade of experience in mental health and community services, Stina offers a grounded, integrative approach to counselling that honours the complexity of the human experience. She draws on somatic therapy, IFS, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation to support healing and growth. Sessions may include mindfulness, grounding, or guided visualisation—offered gently and with consent. Stina believes healing is not about fixing what is broken, but rediscovering what is already whole.
Hi, I'm Freya. I've been counselling for over 25 years, and 4 years 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, with techniques that foster change and growth. The end goal is permanent improvement and healing.
Hi, I'm Freya. I've been counselling for over 25 years, and 4 years 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, with techniques that foster change and growth. The end goal is permanent improvement and healing.
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.
Are you struggling to connect with yourself or others? Maybe you’re feeling disconnected from your emotions or body, or carrying the weight of past trauma? At Bloom Well-being, we specialise in helping those who’ve faced difficult childhoods, abusive relationships, or life-altering experiences. Our compassionate team is dedicated to creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. We believe you are the expert of your own story, and we’re here to support you on your healing journey with warmth, respect, and professional care.
Are you struggling to connect with yourself or others? Maybe you’re feeling disconnected from your emotions or body, or carrying the weight of past trauma? At Bloom Well-being, we specialise in helping those who’ve faced difficult childhoods, abusive relationships, or life-altering experiences. Our compassionate team is dedicated to creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. We believe you are the expert of your own story, and we’re here to support you on your healing journey with warmth, respect, and professional care.
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 change in 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 change in relationships, work and personal circumstances.
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.
I am a Mental Health Social Worker and Accredited in EMDR therapy and Advanced Clinical Resource Therapy. A trauma therapist working with adults impacted by Complex PTSD; Acute Trauma; Attachment Trauma; Sexual Assault; FV and relationship issues. I also work with first responders. I am very much an outcome-focused therapist and work with individuals to achieve effective and positive results. Understanding the importance of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I naturally put people at ease and provide an open, honest, safe space without judgment. I work with people via NDIS, Worksafe, GP referral and self referral.
I am a Mental Health Social Worker and Accredited in EMDR therapy and Advanced Clinical Resource Therapy. A trauma therapist working with adults impacted by Complex PTSD; Acute Trauma; Attachment Trauma; Sexual Assault; FV and relationship issues. I also work with first responders. I am very much an outcome-focused therapist and work with individuals to achieve effective and positive results. Understanding the importance of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I naturally put people at ease and provide an open, honest, safe space without judgment. I work with people via NDIS, Worksafe, GP referral and self referral.
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- Castlemaine
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- Woodend
Attachment-based Counsellors
Is attachment-based therapy the same as attachment therapy?
Attachment-based therapy may be confused with what is called “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy”), a discredited and dangerous approach to treating children with attachment disorders, autism, or other mental health concerns. Attachment therapy—not attachment-based therapy—may involve restraining a child, forcing eye contact, and other coercive or abusive techniques. None of these practices are used in attachment-based therapy and the two modalities are in no way related.
What should I expect from attachment-based therapy?
Attachment-based therapy is based on attachment theory, which posits that children’s early relationships with their caregivers strongly influence their ability to navigate the world later in life. Thus, adults who seek attachment-based therapy should expect to deeply explore their childhood, identifying the dynamics or experiences that disrupted their attachment and the steps necessary to overcome challenges that arose as a result. Parents and children should expect to explore the possible factors that disrupted the parent-child relationship and work toward restoring trust and connection.
How long does attachment-based therapy last?
Certain forms of attachment-based therapy, especially those designed for parents and children, last for a set number of sessions; for example, Attachment and Biobehavioural Catch-Up, a specific attachment-based approach for young children who have undergone early adversity, unfolds over 10 one-hour sessions. When attachment-based therapy is practiced on adults or combined with other modalities, it may not last a specific length of time; clients may wish to ask prospective therapists how long they expect treatment to take.
Does attachment-based therapy work?
Most of the research on attachment-based therapy focuses on children and adolescents. Some of this research shows a positive effect, especially for attachment-based family therapy (ABFT). Other studies, however, have found that attachment-based therapy is no more effective than other approaches to childhood depression, anxiety, or suicidality. Less is known about the therapy’s efficacy on adult populations.