Couples Counselling Psychologists and Therapists in Ballarat Central, VIC

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Felicity Bailey
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
I believe every therapeutic relationship and journey is unique.
As I believe every individual is unique and valuable, I do not practice solution-based therapy. Instead, my approach is to focus on walking alongside each client, as they discover their own answers to the challenges they face on their life journey. I bring psycho-education and skills, and you bring your own knowledge and expertise of self.
I believe every therapeutic relationship and journey is unique.
As I believe every individual is unique and valuable, I do not practice solution-based therapy. Instead, my approach is to focus on walking alongside each client, as they discover their own answers to the challenges they face on their life journey. I bring psycho-education and skills, and you bring your own knowledge and expertise of self.
(03) 4327 9557 View (03) 4327 9557
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Portia Kambasha
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
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.
(03) 4327 9085 View (03) 4327 9085
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Vanessa Katherine Bowen
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and supportive of non-traditional relationship structures.
I offer flexible counselling services via video chat and telephone. I also run a weekly clinic every Friday at Qhub in Ballarat for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I can use a range of evidence-based therapy techniques to help you to work through issues and meet your goals, while creating a gentle and calm atmosphere.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirming and supportive of non-traditional relationship structures.
I offer flexible counselling services via video chat and telephone. I also run a weekly clinic every Friday at Qhub in Ballarat for members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I can use a range of evidence-based therapy techniques to help you to work through issues and meet your goals, while creating a gentle and calm atmosphere.
(03) 4328 2766 View (03) 4328 2766
Photo of Marvel Adeyemi - Marvel Adeyemi - Relationship & Marriage Therapy, Psychotherapist, MSc, AMHSW
Some couples reach a point where they feel more like roommates than partners.
With over 10 years of clinical experience, qualifications from rigorous trainings, and a blend of my lived experience, I provide a personalized therapy—combining EMDR, Interpersonal therapy and attachment-informed strategies—to help reprocess inner child wounds, reframe negative thoughts, regulate anxiety, and heal relationship difficulties.
Some couples reach a point where they feel more like roommates than partners.
With over 10 years of clinical experience, qualifications from rigorous trainings, and a blend of my lived experience, I provide a personalized therapy—combining EMDR, Interpersonal therapy and attachment-informed strategies—to help reprocess inner child wounds, reframe negative thoughts, regulate anxiety, and heal relationship difficulties.
(03) 9034 5974 View (03) 9034 5974
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Pot of Gold Therapy
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
1 Endorsed
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
We provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences and find practical strategies to manage emotions, improve relationships, and build resilience.
We work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, BPD and other mental health challenges. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT and person-centred therapy, we create strategies tailored to your goals including support for medication, chronic pain and overall wellbeing
We provide a safe, non-judgemental space where you can explore your experiences and find practical strategies to manage emotions, improve relationships, and build resilience.
We work with individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, BPD and other mental health challenges. Using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT and person-centred therapy, we create strategies tailored to your goals including support for medication, chronic pain and overall wellbeing
(03) 4320 5489 View (03) 4320 5489
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Heart and Hope Counselling
Social Worker, AMHSW
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
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.
(03) 8658 2101 View (03) 8658 2101
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Absolute Wellbeing Mind & Body
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression.
CBT, Mindfulness, Relationships, ACT, Solution-Focused, Person-centered, Grief & Loss, Behaviours, Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression.
Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviours, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness, anxiety and depression.
CBT, Mindfulness, Relationships, ACT, Solution-Focused, Person-centered, Grief & Loss, Behaviours, Mental Health, Trauma, Anxiety, Depression.
(03) 4829 3204 View (03) 4829 3204
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Michelle Downs
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
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.
With over 18 years’ experience, working in both the UK and Australia. I am trained and practiced in EMDR, Resource Therapy, FLASH 2.0, TF-CBT, ACT and other evidenced trauma therapies. Specialising in adults living with childhood trauma, sexual trauma, relational trauma and one-off traumatic events. People leave my service with significant symptom reduction.
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.
With over 18 years’ experience, working in both the UK and Australia. I am trained and practiced in EMDR, Resource Therapy, FLASH 2.0, TF-CBT, ACT and other evidenced trauma therapies. Specialising in adults living with childhood trauma, sexual trauma, relational trauma and one-off traumatic events. People leave my service with significant symptom reduction.
(03) 5905 7112 View (03) 5905 7112
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Lachlan King
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
This includes support for anxiety, low mood, neurodiversity (including Autism and ADHD), body image and fitness-related challenges, sexuality, relationships, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and tailored. I place strong importance on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, safety, and trust, and I work alongside you to make sense of what’s happening and identify practical ways forward. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, therapy is adapted to your goals, values, and needs.
This includes support for anxiety, low mood, neurodiversity (including Autism and ADHD), body image and fitness-related challenges, sexuality, relationships, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and tailored. I place strong importance on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, safety, and trust, and I work alongside you to make sense of what’s happening and identify practical ways forward. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, therapy is adapted to your goals, values, and needs.
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Prime Path Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
They may be facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, eating or sleep difficulties, or grief.
At Prime Path Psychology, we offer compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, and couples. Our team supports clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, health anxiety, body image concerns, eating and sleep disorders, and relationship issues using CBT, ACT, DBT, Gottman Method Couple therapy and trauma-informed approaches.
They may be facing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, eating or sleep difficulties, or grief.
At Prime Path Psychology, we offer compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, and couples. Our team supports clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, grief, health anxiety, body image concerns, eating and sleep disorders, and relationship issues using CBT, ACT, DBT, Gottman Method Couple therapy and trauma-informed approaches.
(08) 7008 7952 View (08) 7008 7952
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Clare Barrett
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
Relationships, addictions, anxiety and stress can make life feel like a burden.
I hold safe space with no judgement for adolescents, adults, individuals or couples. I have spent 20 years supporting people through relationship ruptures, addictive behaviours or just being stuck. You will be companioned through mindfulness and systems based psychotherapy that supports you in unpacking the hidden gems that lie beneath the current situation.
Relationships, addictions, anxiety and stress can make life feel like a burden.
I hold safe space with no judgement for adolescents, adults, individuals or couples. I have spent 20 years supporting people through relationship ruptures, addictive behaviours or just being stuck. You will be companioned through mindfulness and systems based psychotherapy that supports you in unpacking the hidden gems that lie beneath the current situation.
(03) 4422 2033 View (03) 4422 2033
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Stina Boro
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
Online Only
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.
0449 885 651 View 0449 885 651
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Adelaide Wilkinson
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a relationship therapist, I support individuals and couples navigating a range of challenges, including communication breakdowns, conflict, trust issues, intimacy concerns, life transitions, and emotional disconnection.
I specialise in helping clients improve communication, rebuild trust, deepen emotional connection, and navigate relationship challenges with care and clarity. Using evidence-based and holistic approaches, I support clients to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships through practical tools, insight, and a compassionate, supportive space.
As a relationship therapist, I support individuals and couples navigating a range of challenges, including communication breakdowns, conflict, trust issues, intimacy concerns, life transitions, and emotional disconnection.
I specialise in helping clients improve communication, rebuild trust, deepen emotional connection, and navigate relationship challenges with care and clarity. Using evidence-based and holistic approaches, I support clients to create healthier, more fulfilling relationships through practical tools, insight, and a compassionate, supportive space.
(02) 4307 5605 View (02) 4307 5605
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Counsellor, Sexologist and Clinical Supervisor
Counsellor, PACFA
Online Only
Maybe your relationship needs a jump start and intimacy no longer exists.
Individual, Couples, Group Work, Intimate Partner Violence, Family Violence, Abusive Behaviours, Anger Management, VOCAT, Grief Loss and Trauma, Mandated and Voluntary Clients, Suicidality, Mental Health - Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, AOD and Other Addictions, Sexual Health, Sexual Pleasure and Sexual Concerns, Gender identity, and Clin Supervision.
Maybe your relationship needs a jump start and intimacy no longer exists.
Individual, Couples, Group Work, Intimate Partner Violence, Family Violence, Abusive Behaviours, Anger Management, VOCAT, Grief Loss and Trauma, Mandated and Voluntary Clients, Suicidality, Mental Health - Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, AOD and Other Addictions, Sexual Health, Sexual Pleasure and Sexual Concerns, Gender identity, and Clin Supervision.
(03) 4328 3009 View (03) 4328 3009
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Martin Gladman
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
I work as a Clinical Sexologist, Relationship Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
As a Relationship Counsellor, I work with people in relationships of all formations, supporting people to connect and work through difficulties or challenges that may present. My practice is informed by attachment theory, systems theory, psychodynamic theory and emotion-focused therapy.
I work as a Clinical Sexologist, Relationship Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
As a Relationship Counsellor, I work with people in relationships of all formations, supporting people to connect and work through difficulties or challenges that may present. My practice is informed by attachment theory, systems theory, psychodynamic theory and emotion-focused therapy.
(02) 4504 0147 View (02) 4504 0147
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Release Your Mind Counseling and Therapy
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
I’m a good fit for you if you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, trauma, ADHD, addiction, overwhelm, or relationship stress — especially if you’re busy and just need a space that feels calm and real.
Online psychologist based in Sydney, offering after-hours and weekend sessions for clients across Australia.
I’m a good fit for you if you’re dealing with anxiety, low mood, trauma, ADHD, addiction, overwhelm, or relationship stress — especially if you’re busy and just need a space that feels calm and real.
Online psychologist based in Sydney, offering after-hours and weekend sessions for clients across Australia.
(02) 9437 5400 View (02) 9437 5400
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Helen Fraser
Psychologist, MAPS
Online Only
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I focus on helping individuals and couples navigate the challenging terrain of relational trauma, abuse recovery, and relationship transformation.
Recovery from relational trauma involves immediate stabilisation and deeper healing work. In our sessions, we address safety concerns while exploring the deeper impact of traumatic experiences. Through dream work, we access the wisdom of your unconscious mind. EMDR therapy helps process traumatic memories, while psychoanalytic work builds understanding.
As a psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience, I focus on helping individuals and couples navigate the challenging terrain of relational trauma, abuse recovery, and relationship transformation.
Recovery from relational trauma involves immediate stabilisation and deeper healing work. In our sessions, we address safety concerns while exploring the deeper impact of traumatic experiences. Through dream work, we access the wisdom of your unconscious mind. EMDR therapy helps process traumatic memories, while psychoanalytic work builds understanding.
(03) 8595 5347 View (03) 8595 5347
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Freya's Farm: Animal Assisted Therapy
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
My clients are individuals, couples, and children.
My specialities are trauma recovery (including from sexual assault & family violence), neurodiversity and couples counselling. I practice mainly from my hobby farm and clients can engage with my dogs, cats, horses and chickens if they want to. I also offer online and telephone sessions for those further away from Ballarat.
My clients are individuals, couples, and children.
My specialities are trauma recovery (including from sexual assault & family violence), neurodiversity and couples counselling. I practice mainly from my hobby farm and clients can engage with my dogs, cats, horses and chickens if they want to. I also offer online and telephone sessions for those further away from Ballarat.
(03) 4320 5775 View (03) 4320 5775
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Tamera Broughton- EMDR Immersives
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Tamera, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Accredited EMDR therapist, and co-founder of Centre Self Collective, with locations in Brunswick and Daylesford. If you've been carrying trauma, anxiety, or relational pain for a long time and feel like weekly therapy isn't moving the needle fast enough, you might be ready for something different.
Hi, I'm Tamera, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Accredited EMDR therapist, and co-founder of Centre Self Collective, with locations in Brunswick and Daylesford. If you've been carrying trauma, anxiety, or relational pain for a long time and feel like weekly therapy isn't moving the needle fast enough, you might be ready for something different.
(03) 4420 3660 View (03) 4420 3660
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Tony O'Loughlin
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Working with individuals, couples, and teens in-person and online, I specialise in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues.
My approach blends Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and mindfulness to support healing from anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, and more. I work with you — not on you — using an integrative and holistic approach that meets you exactly where you are.
Working with individuals, couples, and teens in-person and online, I specialise in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues.
My approach blends Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Attachment Theory, and mindfulness to support healing from anxiety, depression, PTSD, relationship difficulties, grief, addiction, and more. I work with you — not on you — using an integrative and holistic approach that meets you exactly where you are.
(02) 5849 6468 View (02) 5849 6468

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Couples Counselling Therapists
Does couples counseling work?
Research shows that couples counseling is effective; it can reduce relationship distress and improve emotional awareness, communication, empathy, intimacy, and overall relationship satisfaction. For example, emotionally focused therapy was found to be effective for about 75 percent of couples, and those benefits lasted at least two years.

When should a couple seek counseling?
Couples can benefit from counseling if they consistently struggle in their relationship. They may have lost the ability to communicate effectively, become entrenched in harmful patterns, begun to fight more than usual, broken the other’s trust, suffered from a mental or physical illness, or faced any number of other challenges. Many therapists offer free consultations, so if a couple isn’t sure whether therapy is necessary, asking directly can provide clarity.

How can I get my partner to go to couples therapy?
The decision to seek couples therapy is often driven by one partner, who then convinces the other to participate. When discussing the idea, the initiator should be direct and assertive. They can state the problems they see and explain how the relationship would benefit from therapy. In more serious cases, they can also explain how their relationship may suffer without making any changes or seeking professional help.

How does a couple prepare for couples counseling?
The anticipation of beginning couples counseling can be difficult—sometimes more difficult than the first session itself. Taking a few moments to reflect can allay those concerns: What are the current challenges? When and how did they begin? What do they want the relationship to look like in the future? Reflecting on these questions can help individuals or couples articulate their goals. Of course, the therapist will also ask questions and guide couples through the process.