Anxiety Counselling in Brighton, VIC
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Francesco Poci - People Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Francesco can help with your issues or concerns such as
anxiety
, depression and phobias. Francesco also has a particular interest working with clients in regard to sexual health concerns. He can help you with workplace concerns, career counselling, life change and existential concerns. In addition to holding a Master of Professional Psychology from Monash University, he also holds a Master of Science in Medicine (HIV, STIs and Sexual Health) from The University of Sydney. He is therefore interested in assisting clients in regard to couples counselling and sexual dysfunction.
Not accepting new clients

Felicity Broadbent
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I work with children and adolescents (2-18 years), and their families. My special interests include Autism,
anxiety
, behavioural issues, and parenting. I use a range of therapeutic techniques to engage with clients and build upon their strengths. I am passionate about working collaboratively with parents and other professionals so everyone is working towards the same shared goals. I love helping clients and their families embrace neurodiversity.

Dr Carol Choo - People Psychology (Clinical Psychologist)
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
Carol holds a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and has been practicing as a registered Psychologist for over 20 years, at various settings including private practice, mental health and community sectors. Carol offers telehealth appointments only, she has expertise in working with depression,
anxiety
, stress, and is keen to assist adults with general psychological issues and enhance their resilience, but also has multilingual skills, delivers services in English, Chinese ( 说中文, Mandarin and Cantonese), and interest in working with migrants and clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Jo-Elle Warhurst - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Jo-Elle possesses in depth experience assisting clients with
anxiety
, intrusive negative cyclical thoughts and relationship and workplace issues.
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients, children (5-12 years), teenagers (13-17 years) and adults, to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth. Through the application of CBT, ACT and Mindfulness principles, Jo-Elle is able to assist clients to stabilise
anxiety
, mood fluctuation, insomnia, social withdrawal and rebuild their self esteem. Jo-Elle quickly establishes rapport with clients across a broad range of sectors and backgrounds to explore their challenges and equip them with the tools to resolve their presenting concerns.

Port Phillip Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Verified
Port Phillip Psychology is a friendly practice in Melbourne's Bayside suburbs of St Kilda, Brighton and Chelsea. We provide counselling for children, adults and couples and can match a psychologist to your needs. We can help most issues including:
anxiety
, depression, grief, trauma, infidelity, relationship issues and children's counselling. We have both male and female psychologists and use a variety of tools including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Solution Focussed Therapy.

Rohita Atri - People Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Org. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Rohita Atri is a registered psychologist with over 16 years’ experience. Her key interests lie in supporting clients in emotional management,
anxiety
, stress and depression. Due to working and living in a number of countries, Rohita appreciates the impact of culture in families and can support cross cultural clients navigate through difficulties in adjusting in school or the workplace. Rohita is very experienced in dealing with workplace challenges and also experienced in supporting clients through stress,
anxiety
and depression.

Lynette McKee - People Psychology
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified
Verified
Lynette is a registered Psychologist who provides telehealth support for adults with a wide range of presenting issues, including stress,
anxiety
, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties and grief and loss. She is committed to providing a respectful, high quality, evidence-based psychological service that is adapted to each client’s personal situation, needs and strengths.

Opening Doors Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Leah Smith, Director and Principal Psychologist of "Opening Doors Psychology" has a passion for working with adolescents, young adults/adults, and also works with some couples. Leah is particularly interested in working with eating disorders and body image concerns, as well as,
anxiety
disorders, and interpersonal/relational difficulties. Leah strives to provide a safe space for clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves, guide clients to and equip them with the necessary skills, to enable them to manage their symptoms and unique difficulties, and address ongoing problematic patterns.

Maree Paris
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
If you are a parent/carer of a young child with developmental delay, autism, ADHD and/or Intellectual Disability I am able to provide early intervention support. I am also able to support children who engage in Behaviour of Concern using positive behaviour support strategies and the development of a Behaviour Regulation Plan. In addition to this service, if you are an adult who has experienced childhood trauma,
anxiety
, depression, PTSD, addictions and other related challenges I am able to offer Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing therapy.

Charlotte Workman
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I have experience and enjoy working with the following presentations: perinatal, paediatrics, parenting, mood disorders,
anxiety
disorders and trauma.
I am a registered psychologist with AHPRA and a member with the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPI). Past colleagues and clients have described me as nurturing, empathetic and warm and someone who enjoys a bit of a laugh in sessions amongst the heavy talk! During sessions, you can expect to be heard without judgement and have your emotions held and supported within a safe space. I recognise the importance of holding and processing emotions and taking necessary small steps to achieve goals to better your mental health.

Nicky Jacobs
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified
Verified
I am a Clinical and Counselling psychologist with over 30 years experience working extensively with Individuals, Couples and Adolescents. My areas of expertise include: Relationships and Interpersonal Issues;
Anxiety
/Depression management; Conflict resolution and Mediation; Self-esteem and Assertiveness Training; Stress Management; Bullying - School and Workplace; Gender/ Sexuality Concerns; Trauma/PTSD; Adjusting to Transitions and Life Change; Grief and Loss ; Anger Management; and Parenting Skills.
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Emily Wall
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
Over the years, I have developed an interest in working with individuals who are suffering from
anxiety
, including generalised
anxiety
,
panic
attacks, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, social
anxiety
, clinical perfectionism, specific phobias and
anxiety
following traumatic events/PTSD.
For over 10 years I have been working with adults to improve their mental health in both community and private practice settings. I work collaboratively and compassionately with people to understand their needs for attending therapy, using a non-judgemental, open, enthusiastic and supportive approach to help clients reach their goals. I take a more strengths-based, skills-focused approach to support clients understanding of current difficulties and how to overcome the barriers they are experiencing in their lives. To do this I use a variety of evidence based therapies depending on an individual’s needs.

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Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
My clients are usually either individuals or couples, and struggle with various issues, be they in their relationships with partners, parents or children, or in coping with
anxiety
, stress, depression, grief or loss.
I believe that loving one’s self is a prerequisite to loving others: our relationships with others are all mirrors of our relationship with ourselves. As a counsellor with over 15 years of experience, I understand that life can be challenging sometimes, and we can lose our way in it. I treat my clients with warmth, empathy, and unconditional support, giving them the space and confidence that they need to walk through the pains of their growth and once again find their love for their true self.
Not accepting new clients

Natalie McMahon
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work with many presenting issues including
anxiety
, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, parenting, and perinatal and postnatal mental health.
I enjoy helping clients who are experiencing times of change, or times of unrest, who want to reflect on their past, understand how that affects them and use that information to go forward with more peace and less angst. I am motivated to assist my clients improve the quality of their personal wellbeing, and their relationships. My collaborative therapeutic approach is based on kindness, empathy and acceptance, and is tailored to the needs of the individual.

Equator Therapies - Joe Busuttil
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
Welcome to Equator Hypnotherapy & Counselling. My name is Joe Busuttil and I am a qualified and registered Clinical Hypnotherapist, Counsellor and Life Coach based in Melbourne, Australia. I will help you discover the root cause of your
anxiety
and personal issues, and will help you overcome the limiting, disruptive or negative thoughts that are holding you back. I will help you create the life that you most desire through techniques like Hypnotherapy, NLP, Counselling, Meditation, Energy healing and other powerful modalities so you can clear limiting belief systems and emotions that aren’t serving you anymore.

David Berlinski
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified
Verified
I have a range of experience working with people who experience
anxiety
, depression, trauma, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, LGBTQIA+ related concerns, work-related stress, parenting challenges as well as difficulties with self-esteem and assertiveness.
Hi, I'm David, my approach is to be a warm and caring psychologist who will work collaboratively with you to create a safe and trusting relationship where your challenges will be explored with sensitivity and honesty. My therapeutic style is compassionate & non-judgmental, with the aim of helping you to connect with your emotions to better develop a deeper understanding of yourself.

Nina Stevanovic Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
My areas of interest include:
anxiety
and depressive symptoms, work and academic stress, self harm, school refusal, motivation, perfectionism, self esteem, body image, eating disorders, relationship and social challenges, and trauma.
Hi! I am a registered psychologist and primarily work with adults and adolescents. I highly value working from a collaborative, non-judgmental and non-pathologizing approach. I like to meet clients wherever they are on their wellness journey. I offer a calming and supportive space, where clients are free to express themselves and dig deeper to understand their challenges better. I combine therapeutic approaches based on individual client needs so that therapy is personalised and relevant, rather than 'textbook'.

Kirstyn Windsor
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about working collaboratively with clients to make sense of their patterns of thinking, feeling, behaving, and relating, to facilitate change. I have extensive experience working with individuals experiencing a range of difficulties including
anxiety
, depression, OCD, phobias, and adjustment. My therapeutic style is warm, compassionate and authentic, adopting a person-centred approach to understand each individual’s needs in order to deliver targeted treatment approaches. I pride myself on being kind and empathic when supporting my clients to improve the quality of their wellbeing and relationships.

Jeannine Mills
Psychologist, Assoc MAPS
Verified
Verified
I help people with
anxiety
and relationship issues who wish to reduce their
anxiety
and improve their well-being and confidence. If you often stressed or anxious, stuck in your head, thinking negatively, giving yourself a hard time, doing too much for others, and feeling exhausted and doubting yourself, I can help you get to the root cause of your stress and
anxiety
, and learn strategies to manage the difficult physical and emotional symptoms that come with
anxiety
.

Derek Goodlake
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Verified
Verified
If your’e experiencing
anxiety
, depression, or stress, then as an experienced Registered Clinical Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist, I can work with you to resolve your issues. and get your life back. I also cover grief, bereavement,
phobia
, self harm, addiction, and relationship issues. As an Accredited Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Practitioner, I also cover Trauma and PTSD. We can be freed from the past's hold on our future.
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Anxiety Counsellors
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.