Addiction Psychologists and Therapists in Box Hill, VIC
A central value of mine is being client centred. Therefore your needs and preference are primary. I am committed to assisting clients from the therapy approach that best fits their needs.
A central value of mine is being client centred. Therefore your needs and preference are primary. I am committed to assisting clients from the therapy approach that best fits their needs.
Recovering from the chaos of addiction or the devastation of betrayal trauma requires a space grounded in safety and genuine empathy.
I provide expert support for infidelity, process addictions, and substance misuse. My approach combines professional clinical training with the power of lived experience. I take an integrative approach drawing on psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, Somatic therapy and more.
Recovering from the chaos of addiction or the devastation of betrayal trauma requires a space grounded in safety and genuine empathy.
I provide expert support for infidelity, process addictions, and substance misuse. My approach combines professional clinical training with the power of lived experience. I take an integrative approach drawing on psychodynamic therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, Somatic therapy and more.
I have worked in acute health and mental health services, alcohol and other drug treatment, and dual diagnosis in hospital and community settings.
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a member of the AASW. I work primarily with adults, supporting people through life’s challenges with warmth, respect, and understanding. My approach is grounded in understanding your story, your strengths, and what matters most to you. I believe that the connection between client and counsellor forms the foundation of meaningful healing and growth.
作为一名注册心理健康社工，我可以用中文（普通话）或英文为您提供心理咨询服务。无论您正在面对生活压力、情绪困扰、人际关系或文化适应的挑战，我都会以温暖、尊重和理解的态度陪伴您，一起寻找前进的方向。
I have worked in acute health and mental health services, alcohol and other drug treatment, and dual diagnosis in hospital and community settings.
I’m an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a member of the AASW. I work primarily with adults, supporting people through life’s challenges with warmth, respect, and understanding. My approach is grounded in understanding your story, your strengths, and what matters most to you. I believe that the connection between client and counsellor forms the foundation of meaningful healing and growth.
作为一名注册心理健康社工，我可以用中文（普通话）或英文为您提供心理咨询服务。无论您正在面对生活压力、情绪困扰、人际关系或文化适应的挑战，我都会以温暖、尊重和理解的态度陪伴您，一起寻找前进的方向。
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or like your relationship has lost its spark? At Renewed Life Counselling & Coaching, we help individuals and couples heal, reconnect, and experience real transformation. As a husband-and-wife team, our dual-therapist couples program brings both male and female perspectives, ensuring each partner feels heard, understood, and safe. We create a space for open communication, emotional growth, and lasting change for both relationships and personal healing. For individuals, we bring years of experience to help you heal, grow, and provide compassionate support every step of your journey.
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or like your relationship has lost its spark? At Renewed Life Counselling & Coaching, we help individuals and couples heal, reconnect, and experience real transformation. As a husband-and-wife team, our dual-therapist couples program brings both male and female perspectives, ensuring each partner feels heard, understood, and safe. We create a space for open communication, emotional growth, and lasting change for both relationships and personal healing. For individuals, we bring years of experience to help you heal, grow, and provide compassionate support every step of your journey.
Trauma is something that affects many people and for some it is debilitating: insomnia, triggers, social anxiety, loss of confidence, relationship issues, life meaning, self-worth, etc. You've lived with it for so long, but just imagine the possibility of sharing the burden, gaining understanding, and feeling freedom as you're released from it. I am here to understand you, to listen respectfully, and to assist in finding what's right for you.
Trauma is something that affects many people and for some it is debilitating: insomnia, triggers, social anxiety, loss of confidence, relationship issues, life meaning, self-worth, etc. You've lived with it for so long, but just imagine the possibility of sharing the burden, gaining understanding, and feeling freedom as you're released from it. I am here to understand you, to listen respectfully, and to assist in finding what's right for you.
As a both English and Mandarin -speaking professional, I am experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a registered psychologist who believes that healing starts with emotions. Over the years I’ve worked with many people experiencing PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety—challenges that often leave behind hidden emotional traces that continue to shape daily life.
As a both English and Mandarin -speaking professional, I am experienced in working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. I am a registered psychologist who believes that healing starts with emotions. Over the years I’ve worked with many people experiencing PTSD, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), depression, and anxiety—challenges that often leave behind hidden emotional traces that continue to shape daily life.
Manuela is a skilled psychologist with much experience in Community Health, Medical Centres and Education (Primary-Tertiary). She enjoys teaching her clients new skills, identify their strengths to reach their full potential. If you have suffered grief and loss, trauma, or anxiety/depression you can learn reframing and healing strategies to come to a resolution. If you have suffered inter-relational or situational problems you may benefit from learning emotional regulation and acceptance skills. Manuela will help you achieve the outcomes you want by tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs through effective goal setting.
Manuela is a skilled psychologist with much experience in Community Health, Medical Centres and Education (Primary-Tertiary). She enjoys teaching her clients new skills, identify their strengths to reach their full potential. If you have suffered grief and loss, trauma, or anxiety/depression you can learn reframing and healing strategies to come to a resolution. If you have suffered inter-relational or situational problems you may benefit from learning emotional regulation and acceptance skills. Manuela will help you achieve the outcomes you want by tailoring therapy to meet your individual needs through effective goal setting.
Felix & Sage Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
Serves Area
Felix & Sage Psychology supports individuals, couples, and families navigating concerns such as anxiety, mood difficulties, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship challenges.
Many clients come to us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what’s changed. We focus on understanding the full picture and thoughtfully matching each person with a clinician whose style and experience aligns with their needs.
From there, we work collaboratively to build insight, develop practical strategies, and support steady, meaningful progress.
Felix & Sage Psychology supports individuals, couples, and families navigating concerns such as anxiety, mood difficulties, trauma, eating disorders, and relationship challenges.
Many clients come to us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what’s changed. We focus on understanding the full picture and thoughtfully matching each person with a clinician whose style and experience aligns with their needs.
From there, we work collaboratively to build insight, develop practical strategies, and support steady, meaningful progress.
I support those experiencing trauma, loss, depression, anxiety, and addiction, and my focus is on shame.
I believe therapy works best when we feel safe to sit with challenging thoughts and emotions, to be curious about their roots, and to develop compassion for ourselves. Our work together will go at your pace, prioritising your security. I will ask gentle questions to encourage deeper inquiry, and reflect your experiences back to you for examination. I may also invite you to connect with your body during our sessions, to see if our discussion resonates with deeper memories. And I will check-in across sessions, to verify that our exploration aligns with your intentions for seeking therapy, ensuring that your needs are being met.
I support those experiencing trauma, loss, depression, anxiety, and addiction, and my focus is on shame.
I believe therapy works best when we feel safe to sit with challenging thoughts and emotions, to be curious about their roots, and to develop compassion for ourselves. Our work together will go at your pace, prioritising your security. I will ask gentle questions to encourage deeper inquiry, and reflect your experiences back to you for examination. I may also invite you to connect with your body during our sessions, to see if our discussion resonates with deeper memories. And I will check-in across sessions, to verify that our exploration aligns with your intentions for seeking therapy, ensuring that your needs are being met.
At Laburnum Psychology we have sixteen psychologists. Due to the diversity in our team, we are well positioned to find the right person for you. We specialise across a broad range of issues, including depression, anxiety, life adjustment, trauma and children's issues, relationships, stress, work stress, to name a few. We can conduct cognitive, educational and developmental assessments & reports. We have psychologists who work with children and adolescents, as well as people who work with adults and the elderly. We can also work under NDIS, TAC and WorkCover funded arrangements. We are linked to most health insurance schemes.
At Laburnum Psychology we have sixteen psychologists. Due to the diversity in our team, we are well positioned to find the right person for you. We specialise across a broad range of issues, including depression, anxiety, life adjustment, trauma and children's issues, relationships, stress, work stress, to name a few. We can conduct cognitive, educational and developmental assessments & reports. We have psychologists who work with children and adolescents, as well as people who work with adults and the elderly. We can also work under NDIS, TAC and WorkCover funded arrangements. We are linked to most health insurance schemes.
I have experience working with a variety of presentations, and has worked with adults and adolescents on issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, resilience, assertiveness, coping, sleep issues, drug and alcohol issues, and addictive behaviours.
I focus on a warm, compassionate, and respectful style which incorporates a variety of techniques and approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Attachment Theory, and Schema Therapy.
I have experience working with a variety of presentations, and has worked with adults and adolescents on issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, resilience, assertiveness, coping, sleep issues, drug and alcohol issues, and addictive behaviours.
I focus on a warm, compassionate, and respectful style which incorporates a variety of techniques and approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Attachment Theory, and Schema Therapy.
Ruku is passionate about working with clients from a diverse range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds. Her practice is empathetic, culturally responsive and trauma informed. She has extensive experience in community and welfare settings and is able to provide psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of issues. Ruku uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Solution-focused therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions to assist individuals to achieve their goals and increase overall wellbeing. Ruku can provide therapy in English and Hindi.
Ruku is passionate about working with clients from a diverse range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds. Her practice is empathetic, culturally responsive and trauma informed. She has extensive experience in community and welfare settings and is able to provide psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of issues. Ruku uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Solution-focused therapy and Mindfulness-based interventions to assist individuals to achieve their goals and increase overall wellbeing. Ruku can provide therapy in English and Hindi.
I am keen to support individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, ongoing mood or relationship difficulties, or the lasting impacts of complex trauma. Many of the people I work with are seeking relief, clarity, or a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns.
I’m passionate about working with clients from LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and multicultural communities, offering a safe and affirming space to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.
I am keen to support individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, ongoing mood or relationship difficulties, or the lasting impacts of complex trauma. Many of the people I work with are seeking relief, clarity, or a deeper understanding of themselves and their patterns.
I’m passionate about working with clients from LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, and multicultural communities, offering a safe and affirming space to explore their experiences and work toward meaningful change.
Our clients are children, adolescents, and adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, neurodivergence, and family concerns. Many come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. We help by providing thoughtful, evidence-based care that gives people clarity, direction, and the right support for their next step.
Our clients are children, adolescents, and adults seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, neurodivergence, and family concerns. Many come to us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to begin. We help by providing thoughtful, evidence-based care that gives people clarity, direction, and the right support for their next step.
My practice style is collaborative, neuro-affirming, and culturally attuned. I understand the challenges of holding multiple cultural identities and seeking help when you're used to managing everything yourself.
My practice style is collaborative, neuro-affirming, and culturally attuned. I understand the challenges of holding multiple cultural identities and seeking help when you're used to managing everything yourself.
At Altair Psychology we respect and embrace diversity. Our team provide a safe and supportive space to accompany clients on their journey of discovery as they are guided to gain insight through curiosity and learn tools for growth and empowerment. Our experienced team has had the opportunity to work with many individuals to overcome life’s ups and downs, learn about themselves and flourish. Whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, learning challenges, or giftedness, our team will not hesitate to embark on the journey with you to build greater self-awareness, acceptance or obtain a formalised answer
At Altair Psychology we respect and embrace diversity. Our team provide a safe and supportive space to accompany clients on their journey of discovery as they are guided to gain insight through curiosity and learn tools for growth and empowerment. Our experienced team has had the opportunity to work with many individuals to overcome life’s ups and downs, learn about themselves and flourish. Whether it is depression, anxiety, trauma, neurodevelopmental differences, learning challenges, or giftedness, our team will not hesitate to embark on the journey with you to build greater self-awareness, acceptance or obtain a formalised answer
Are you stressed, depressed, anxious, feeling alone or overwhelmed? As a Somatic Psychotherapist, Kinesiologist I support you gently, to mental, emotional and physical health and well being. Together we address how your issues are affecting you at a body-mind, and essential level. As a result of our work together you will feel better improve your relationships, heal trauma, create more wellbeing and more easily achieve your goals. I focus on you as the individual you are, how you relate in relationships and to yourself. New experiences create changed outcomes for you in your life
Are you stressed, depressed, anxious, feeling alone or overwhelmed? As a Somatic Psychotherapist, Kinesiologist I support you gently, to mental, emotional and physical health and well being. Together we address how your issues are affecting you at a body-mind, and essential level. As a result of our work together you will feel better improve your relationships, heal trauma, create more wellbeing and more easily achieve your goals. I focus on you as the individual you are, how you relate in relationships and to yourself. New experiences create changed outcomes for you in your life
I work with adults and young people experiencing stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation, trauma, or difficulties with behaviour change and substance use.
Holding dual Master’s degrees in Counselling and Social Ethics, I use evidence based and trauma-informed care to help clients navigate complex life decisions and identity conflicts. This structured, culturally sensitive approach fully equips children, youth, and adults to process and confidently live with major choices within their broader world.
I work with adults and young people experiencing stress and anxiety, depression, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation, trauma, or difficulties with behaviour change and substance use.
Holding dual Master’s degrees in Counselling and Social Ethics, I use evidence based and trauma-informed care to help clients navigate complex life decisions and identity conflicts. This structured, culturally sensitive approach fully equips children, youth, and adults to process and confidently live with major choices within their broader world.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by complex trauma or navigating life as a neurodivergent adult? Many of my clients seek targeted support for emotional dysregulation, attachment struggles, or the weight of unmanaged trauma. They require a therapeutic space that is not only evidence-based but neuro-affirming, culturally responsive, and practical. They want clear steps and a clinician who explains the "why" behind every intervention. We help by prioritizing stabilization, moving at a pace that ensures psychological safety while building usable strategies for daily life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by complex trauma or navigating life as a neurodivergent adult? Many of my clients seek targeted support for emotional dysregulation, attachment struggles, or the weight of unmanaged trauma. They require a therapeutic space that is not only evidence-based but neuro-affirming, culturally responsive, and practical. They want clear steps and a clinician who explains the "why" behind every intervention. We help by prioritizing stabilization, moving at a pace that ensures psychological safety while building usable strategies for daily life.
Are you and your partner feeling distant, stuck in the same arguments, or more like housemates than a couple? Or are you carrying something on your own that feels too heavy to keep managing alone?
I'm Elaine, a counsellor in Mont Albert North, VIC, and I work with couples and individuals across Melbourne's East, including Box Hill, Balwyn, Surrey Hills, and Camberwell.
I work with couples experiencing relationship difficulties, communication breakdown, infidelity, the transition to parenthood, marital stress, and divorce.
I also see individuals carrying anxiety, depression, or life transitions they can't seem to shift.
Are you and your partner feeling distant, stuck in the same arguments, or more like housemates than a couple? Or are you carrying something on your own that feels too heavy to keep managing alone?
I'm Elaine, a counsellor in Mont Albert North, VIC, and I work with couples and individuals across Melbourne's East, including Box Hill, Balwyn, Surrey Hills, and Camberwell.
I work with couples experiencing relationship difficulties, communication breakdown, infidelity, the transition to parenthood, marital stress, and divorce.
I also see individuals carrying anxiety, depression, or life transitions they can't seem to shift.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.