Medication Management Counselling in Ballarat Central, VIC
Our team specialises in complex mental health issues, offering evidence-based treatments like EMDR, psychosocial interventions and medication management.
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.
Our team specialises in complex mental health issues, offering evidence-based treatments like EMDR, psychosocial interventions and medication management.
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 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.
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Your mental health is key to living the life you want for yourself. If you are experiencing burnout, feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or experiencing a depressed mood, I can help. I can help you address your anxiety and help you to feel more connected to yourself and more connected in your relationships. I can help you with life transitions and help find solutions to your challenges. Working together we can get the sustainable results you seek.
Your mental health is key to living the life you want for yourself. If you are experiencing burnout, feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or experiencing a depressed mood, I can help. I can help you address your anxiety and help you to feel more connected to yourself and more connected in your relationships. I can help you with life transitions and help find solutions to your challenges. Working together we can get the sustainable results you seek.
I particularly assist clients that require therapy in the areas of anxiety, substance abuse (other addictions), depression and relationship issues. My focus is on working with the client towards personal development and goal setting. Each client is so very unique, hence, requires a personal counselling approach that is catered entirely for them. As a therapist, i work with various approaches such as: CBT, ACT, humanistic approach and TRTP (trauma therapy) amongst many other(s).
I particularly assist clients that require therapy in the areas of anxiety, substance abuse (other addictions), depression and relationship issues. My focus is on working with the client towards personal development and goal setting. Each client is so very unique, hence, requires a personal counselling approach that is catered entirely for them. As a therapist, i work with various approaches such as: CBT, ACT, humanistic approach and TRTP (trauma therapy) amongst many other(s).
I coach forward-thinking humans on a playful path to self-discovery, which results in value-based living, real-life success and a greater sense of purpose.
If you’re game for continuous growth, challenging limiting beliefs and connecting to a deeper sense of self in pursuit of your goals, then I’ll provide the tools, insights and guidance you seek to level up your life and achieve big wins.
I coach forward-thinking humans on a playful path to self-discovery, which results in value-based living, real-life success and a greater sense of purpose.
If you’re game for continuous growth, challenging limiting beliefs and connecting to a deeper sense of self in pursuit of your goals, then I’ll provide the tools, insights and guidance you seek to level up your life and achieve big wins.
Clarity Health Care (CHC) provides comprehensive mental health care through a unified team of psychologists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, all working towards your emotional well-being and mental clarity. At our Fitzroy and Hobart clinics, we offer a serene, supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges, our experienced therapists are here to guide you. Our team includes some of the most skilled professionals in Melbourne and Hobart.
Clarity Health Care (CHC) provides comprehensive mental health care through a unified team of psychologists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, all working towards your emotional well-being and mental clarity. At our Fitzroy and Hobart clinics, we offer a serene, supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges, our experienced therapists are here to guide you. Our team includes some of the most skilled professionals in Melbourne and Hobart.
Maddy - Steps Psychology Services
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ivanhoe, VIC 3079
Maddy provides Psychology services across Australia, creating a warm, safe, and compassionate environment where clients can explore their concerns and achieve positive change. With a holistic, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to therapy, Maddy believes in the importance of early intervention to improve outcomes. Having worked with both teams and individuals, she helps establish healthy culture and enhance performance, guiding clients toward better mental health and well-being
Maddy provides Psychology services across Australia, creating a warm, safe, and compassionate environment where clients can explore their concerns and achieve positive change. With a holistic, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to therapy, Maddy believes in the importance of early intervention to improve outcomes. Having worked with both teams and individuals, she helps establish healthy culture and enhance performance, guiding clients toward better mental health and well-being
Lauretta Leigh Iuliano
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Greensborough, VIC 3088
I am a fully registered psychologist with experience in treating children, in primary and secondary schools & teens and adults in private practice. I use a client centered approach and am passionate about working with clients to resolve their difficulties. I have a lot of empathy for my clients with a special interest in chronic illness & family adjustment.
I am a fully registered psychologist with experience in treating children, in primary and secondary schools & teens and adults in private practice. I use a client centered approach and am passionate about working with clients to resolve their difficulties. I have a lot of empathy for my clients with a special interest in chronic illness & family adjustment.
Hello, I am Shola. My love for relationships and deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing drew me into counselling profession. I have lived in the UK and Nigeria. My life journey and life experiences have equipped me with life skills and massive people skills. I deem it a privilege to take the time with someone and talk through how they will move forward from their situations whatever hand; life throws at them. As an experienced counsellor, my aim will be to walk and talk with you along your journey
Hello, I am Shola. My love for relationships and deep desire to understand emotional processes and healing drew me into counselling profession. I have lived in the UK and Nigeria. My life journey and life experiences have equipped me with life skills and massive people skills. I deem it a privilege to take the time with someone and talk through how they will move forward from their situations whatever hand; life throws at them. As an experienced counsellor, my aim will be to walk and talk with you along your journey
Talking Sleep Psychology, founded by Clinical Psychologist Tonia Martin, is passionate about helping people with sleep difficulties. Our team of psychologists recognises the toll that lack of sleep takes on our capacity to cope & we aim to support poor sleepers empathy & compassion. We encourage & guide our clients to gain confidence in their ability to manage their sleep independently, so that they can lead healthier, happier, & fuller lives. Our focus is to help individuals, couples, & families become experts in managing their sleep, regardless of age or background.
Talking Sleep Psychology, founded by Clinical Psychologist Tonia Martin, is passionate about helping people with sleep difficulties. Our team of psychologists recognises the toll that lack of sleep takes on our capacity to cope & we aim to support poor sleepers empathy & compassion. We encourage & guide our clients to gain confidence in their ability to manage their sleep independently, so that they can lead healthier, happier, & fuller lives. Our focus is to help individuals, couples, & families become experts in managing their sleep, regardless of age or background.
Dr Kim-Michelle Gilson
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport, VIC 3015
Hello, I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years experience working with children and adolescents with medical complexity. I see children who are finding it hard to adjust to their chronic illness and may require intrusive medical treatments. I specialise in children with complex bowel and bladder conditions and children undergoing surgery. I worked in Paediatric Surgery at RCH for several years.
I also see parents in the adjustment to their child’s medical diagnosis/condition, which may be unexpected following birth or later in childhood.
I currently hold a Senior Clinical Psychology Educator position at RCH.
Hello, I am a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years experience working with children and adolescents with medical complexity. I see children who are finding it hard to adjust to their chronic illness and may require intrusive medical treatments. I specialise in children with complex bowel and bladder conditions and children undergoing surgery. I worked in Paediatric Surgery at RCH for several years.
I also see parents in the adjustment to their child’s medical diagnosis/condition, which may be unexpected following birth or later in childhood.
I currently hold a Senior Clinical Psychology Educator position at RCH.
I am keen to help individuals work through their challenges,moving from living their lives as passive observers, to being active participants, in creating lives that serve their happiness. My therapeutic practice is encapsulated in the philosophy of " Your life, your way".
I am keen to help individuals work through their challenges,moving from living their lives as passive observers, to being active participants, in creating lives that serve their happiness. My therapeutic practice is encapsulated in the philosophy of " Your life, your way".
As a counsellor I have dealt with a multitude of presentations ranging from high risk, suicidal and self harm clients to anxiety, life coaching and depression. I aim to build an authentic therapeutic relationship in order to decipher what the goals, aspirations and motivations are of a client to create what the desired path forward. I value taking the time to listen, understanding and truly comprehending what a client needs and how they want to achieve it within a solution focused mindset. I endeavour to work with all clients at their own pace in order to build self-reflective practice and create long lasting positive changes.
As a counsellor I have dealt with a multitude of presentations ranging from high risk, suicidal and self harm clients to anxiety, life coaching and depression. I aim to build an authentic therapeutic relationship in order to decipher what the goals, aspirations and motivations are of a client to create what the desired path forward. I value taking the time to listen, understanding and truly comprehending what a client needs and how they want to achieve it within a solution focused mindset. I endeavour to work with all clients at their own pace in order to build self-reflective practice and create long lasting positive changes.
ASV is Governed by a board of directors who in response to an identified community need, established a recovery focused substance abuse treatment & addiction rehabilitation service in Melbourne, Victoria.
ASV is Governed by a board of directors who in response to an identified community need, established a recovery focused substance abuse treatment & addiction rehabilitation service in Melbourne, Victoria.
I hold a Master of Clinical Psychology and am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I have experience with clients across the lifespan and facing diverse psychological and emotional challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and sleep disturbances. I have a particular interest in supporting healthcare workers in overcoming work-related trauma. My work spans early intervention and long-term support for those with prolonged difficulties.
I hold a Master of Clinical Psychology and am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). I have experience with clients across the lifespan and facing diverse psychological and emotional challenges, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and sleep disturbances. I have a particular interest in supporting healthcare workers in overcoming work-related trauma. My work spans early intervention and long-term support for those with prolonged difficulties.
Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you feel like you are having the same argument again and again? Whether it is your partner, children, other family members or work/friendships, I can help you understand yourself, your needs and your relationship dynamics. I work with couples to help them navigate their problems, communication and negative conflicts.
As a medical professional, I also work with medical trauma, chronic pain/illness and life transition/menopause.
I will support you through your journey, we will explore all areas of your life so you can understand yourself and evolve into a better version of yourself!
Are you struggling in your relationships? Do you feel like you are having the same argument again and again? Whether it is your partner, children, other family members or work/friendships, I can help you understand yourself, your needs and your relationship dynamics. I work with couples to help them navigate their problems, communication and negative conflicts.
As a medical professional, I also work with medical trauma, chronic pain/illness and life transition/menopause.
I will support you through your journey, we will explore all areas of your life so you can understand yourself and evolve into a better version of yourself!
Soorah Albatat - Arabic Speaking Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Roxburgh Park, VIC 3064
Soorah is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in both the public and private mental health sectors. She is passionate about supporting individuals through life’s challenges by providing a safe and non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing.
Soorah adopts a person-centered approach, ensuring that therapy is customized to meet each individual's unique needs. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.
Soorah is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience in both the public and private mental health sectors. She is passionate about supporting individuals through life’s challenges by providing a safe and non-judgmental space for personal growth and healing.
Soorah adopts a person-centered approach, ensuring that therapy is customized to meet each individual's unique needs. She prioritizes building a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change in their lives.
Trauma is a deeply personal and complex experience. Often, you may find yourself feeling stuck or unable to move past your trauma. You might feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, afraid, and/or angry. Trauma can be a deeply isolating experience, and it's not uncommon for you to feel like no one else can truly understand what you are going through. It can sometimes feel like you are carrying a heavy burden that you can't share with others. This may make you feel even more alone and disconnected. Sometimes, you might find it difficult to trust others. You may be grappling with strong emotions like shame, guilt, and self-blame.
Trauma is a deeply personal and complex experience. Often, you may find yourself feeling stuck or unable to move past your trauma. You might feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, afraid, and/or angry. Trauma can be a deeply isolating experience, and it's not uncommon for you to feel like no one else can truly understand what you are going through. It can sometimes feel like you are carrying a heavy burden that you can't share with others. This may make you feel even more alone and disconnected. Sometimes, you might find it difficult to trust others. You may be grappling with strong emotions like shame, guilt, and self-blame.
I'm Lindsay, a qualified and AHPRA endorsed Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and adolescents with their mental health. I provide therapy and specialise in the treatment of depression, anxiety, chronic stress, complex trauma, and sleep disturbance.
I'm Lindsay, a qualified and AHPRA endorsed Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and adolescents with their mental health. I provide therapy and specialise in the treatment of depression, anxiety, chronic stress, complex trauma, and sleep disturbance.
Contemporary Psychology
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Verified Verified
Saint Kilda, VIC 3182
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
Contemporary Psychology is a modern space filled with a passionate group of psychologists that work to educate and inspire the public on mental health and wellbeing. We believe psychological health care should be accessible, supportive and effective. Our clinic offers education, assessment, counselling, short term coaching and long-term therapy for all those with curious minds. All staff are qualified and experienced and uphold strict ethical standards. We provide a modern professional space where everyone in the community is welcome.
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Medication Management Counsellors
What are the most effective ways to manage medications?
One of the most effective ways a patient can manage their medications is to keep a list of each drug and dosage they take. Such a list can be helpful in keeping to their schedule and can also be something they bring to their psychiatrist or other physician so that the healthcare provider has a clear picture of what they’re taking and in what quantity. Using a pill organiser can be useful for memory and organisation. Patients should discuss their medications and their effects at every appointment.
What are the risks if medications are not managed properly?
A suboptimal approach to medication management can lead to potentially harmful health outcomes. Most psychiatric drugs have side effects, and if a patient is not aware of them, they may seek additional medical help or over the counter or prescription drugs to treat the side effects, which may have its own side effects, a process called “prescription cascade.” Another risk to disorganisation is that a psychiatrist without full knowledge of a patient’s regimen could prescribe a medication that should not be mixed with a patient’s existing drugs.
What’s the best way to encourage someone to get help managing their medications?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing medication management as a tool for improving their life and avoiding dangerous side effects. Offering specific examples of an individual’s failure to properly manage their medication regimen should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to break management down into parts, and there are several apps that can be used to organize which drugs are ingested, when they need to be refilled, and how they should be stored.
Are there natural treatments that can replace medications?
While there are many medications that can be vital to mental health, there are some natural lifestyle changes that can help reduce the need for drugs. Regular exercise, good sleep habits, a healthy diet, and therapy can all go a long way in symptom relief. Psychiatric medications typically treat symptoms but do not necessarily treat the cause of the condition. Many clinicians consider medications an adjunct to treatment rather than a treatment in and of itself.