Addiction Psychologists and Therapists in Burwood East, VIC

Bayside Counselling and Consultation (Seaford)
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Serves Area
Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction.
We provide individual, EMDR, couple counselling and psychoeducational assessments (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorders and Psychoeducational and Cognitive Assessments).
Our team includes Psychologists and Mental Health Social Worker experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management, and increasing work attendance and satisfaction.
We provide individual, EMDR, couple counselling and psychoeducational assessments (Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disorders and Psychoeducational and Cognitive Assessments).
(03) 5907 5890 View (03) 5907 5890
Be Ok Therapy Services
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
I am a clinician at a private psychiatric hospital, facilitating therapy groups for substance use and general mental health programs.
I offer compassionate, confidential counselling, with evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs. I provide a calm, supportive space where you can explore what’s going on, feel heard, and work toward meaningful change — whether you're struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, relationships, or life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I draw on evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, Schema therapy and trauma-informed practice, and I work in a way that’s respectful, practical and focused on your strengths.
I am a clinician at a private psychiatric hospital, facilitating therapy groups for substance use and general mental health programs.
I offer compassionate, confidential counselling, with evidence-based therapy tailored to your needs. I provide a calm, supportive space where you can explore what’s going on, feel heard, and work toward meaningful change — whether you're struggling with anxiety, low mood, stress, trauma, relationships, or life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your needs. I draw on evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, Schema therapy and trauma-informed practice, and I work in a way that’s respectful, practical and focused on your strengths.
(03) 8771 4574 View (03) 8771 4574
Mira Chazan
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
Trauma and ongoing stress can leave survival energy stuck in the nervous system. We may adapt by seeking or avoiding certain situations, or hold tension to protect ourselves from difficult feelings and sensations. While these strategies once helped us cope and survive, they can also leave us feeling trapped and disconnected. I work by joining with you with sensitivity and compassion, to bring gentle awareness and support to underlying patterns, without pressure to force change. At your pace, we create the conditions for the nervous system to gradually settle and reorganise, allowing inner security, vitality and connection to emerge.
Trauma and ongoing stress can leave survival energy stuck in the nervous system. We may adapt by seeking or avoiding certain situations, or hold tension to protect ourselves from difficult feelings and sensations. While these strategies once helped us cope and survive, they can also leave us feeling trapped and disconnected. I work by joining with you with sensitivity and compassion, to bring gentle awareness and support to underlying patterns, without pressure to force change. At your pace, we create the conditions for the nervous system to gradually settle and reorganise, allowing inner security, vitality and connection to emerge.
(03) 9070 5249 View (03) 9070 5249
Alexander Thornton
Psychologist, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Serves Area
I offer an eclectic and integrated approach to helping client's to successfully manage their lives. I am deeply committed to drawing-out the client's own innate potential to respond to their challenges. I firmly believe the 'obstacle is the way'. Rebates are available for clients with mental health treatment plans from their GP. More information available at www.stillpointpsychology.com.au
I offer an eclectic and integrated approach to helping client's to successfully manage their lives. I am deeply committed to drawing-out the client's own innate potential to respond to their challenges. I firmly believe the 'obstacle is the way'. Rebates are available for clients with mental health treatment plans from their GP. More information available at www.stillpointpsychology.com.au
(03) 9068 5682 View (03) 9068 5682

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Daniela Miszkinis, Counsellor & Art Therapist.
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Holistic Counsellor with specialisation in Art Therapy (Master of Art Therapy, La Trobe Uni) and Clinical Counselling & Supervision (ACA). My areas of expertise include: DBT-informed Art Therapy and Jungian psychodynamic client-centred methods. My holistic approach supports the whole person, not just mental health needs. I consider physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing of my clients. I strive to create a space in which my clients can rediscover their own innate healing power, in order to bring about a feeling of wholeness and integrity.
I am a Holistic Counsellor with specialisation in Art Therapy (Master of Art Therapy, La Trobe Uni) and Clinical Counselling & Supervision (ACA). My areas of expertise include: DBT-informed Art Therapy and Jungian psychodynamic client-centred methods. My holistic approach supports the whole person, not just mental health needs. I consider physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing of my clients. I strive to create a space in which my clients can rediscover their own innate healing power, in order to bring about a feeling of wholeness and integrity.
(03) 7003 2809 View (03) 7003 2809
Charlotte Ford
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Prov
Scoresby, VIC 3179
I am a Provisional Psychologist currently completing my Master of Clinical Psychology, with experience supporting clients across the lifespan. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. I tailor evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy, to meet each person’s unique needs, drawing on my background in research on parenting, child development, and sexual health.
I am a Provisional Psychologist currently completing my Master of Clinical Psychology, with experience supporting clients across the lifespan. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples navigate relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. I tailor evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy, to meet each person’s unique needs, drawing on my background in research on parenting, child development, and sexual health.
(03) 7050 5598 View (03) 7050 5598
Mind Body Heart Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
South Yarra, VIC 3141
We are a team of 13 independent psychologists, counsellor and mental health social workers based in South Yarra and Blackburn, offering support in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Portuguese. Our practitioners bring a wealth of experience working with all age groups on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, school/work stress, adjustment to life transitions. Some practitioners also offer specialised expertise, for example, - Eating disorders - Child and adolescent therapy - EMDR for trauma - Incorporating art and play in therapy - Marriage and intimate relationship issues - Issues of neurodivergent communities
We are a team of 13 independent psychologists, counsellor and mental health social workers based in South Yarra and Blackburn, offering support in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Portuguese. Our practitioners bring a wealth of experience working with all age groups on issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, school/work stress, adjustment to life transitions. Some practitioners also offer specialised expertise, for example, - Eating disorders - Child and adolescent therapy - EMDR for trauma - Incorporating art and play in therapy - Marriage and intimate relationship issues - Issues of neurodivergent communities
(03) 7003 2772 View (03) 7003 2772
Kent Cheney
Counsellor
Online Only
I support adults who feel stuck in patterns of unwanted sexual behaviours and want lasting change, including those seeking help to take responsibility and prevent harm. My approach is calm, structured, and non-judgemental, focusing on understanding underlying drivers, building practical strategies, and strengthening self-control and accountability. I provide a confidential space where clients can speak openly without shame. Sessions are goal-focused and paced to support sustainable growth rather than quick fixes. I offer online counselling for individuals ready to engage honestly in the change process.
I support adults who feel stuck in patterns of unwanted sexual behaviours and want lasting change, including those seeking help to take responsibility and prevent harm. My approach is calm, structured, and non-judgemental, focusing on understanding underlying drivers, building practical strategies, and strengthening self-control and accountability. I provide a confidential space where clients can speak openly without shame. Sessions are goal-focused and paced to support sustainable growth rather than quick fixes. I offer online counselling for individuals ready to engage honestly in the change process.
0494 587 298 View 0494 587 298
Healing Centred Counselling
Social Worker, AASW
Serves Area
Healing Centred Counselling provides support for people 18+ who have experienced family, domestic and sexual violence; addiction, and other traumas.
Healing Centred Counselling provides support for people 18+ who have experienced family, domestic and sexual violence; addiction, and other traumas.
(02) 5133 6271 View (02) 5133 6271
Diandra Peters
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Thornbury, VIC 3071
You might be drinking, using substances or engaging in other unhelpful behaviours to cope.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. I am particularly passionate about working with men, helping them feel at ease in the therapy space - especially if it's new territory! I also bring experience in EMDR, to support clients to to work through trauma.
You might be drinking, using substances or engaging in other unhelpful behaviours to cope.
I work with adults experiencing trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties. I am particularly passionate about working with men, helping them feel at ease in the therapy space - especially if it's new territory! I also bring experience in EMDR, to support clients to to work through trauma.
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Luke Mahon
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Serves Area
I’m a clinically registered psychotherapist and counsellor with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges.
I use a holistic approach to therapy. Drawing on my training in Somatic Psychotherapy and Gestalt Therapy, coupled with mindfulness practices, can help manage anxiety, depression, stress and relational issues. Extensive experience and training in addictions and childhood and adult trauma further supports my clinical work with couples and individuals.
I’m a clinically registered psychotherapist and counsellor with nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through trauma, addiction, and mental health challenges.
I use a holistic approach to therapy. Drawing on my training in Somatic Psychotherapy and Gestalt Therapy, coupled with mindfulness practices, can help manage anxiety, depression, stress and relational issues. Extensive experience and training in addictions and childhood and adult trauma further supports my clinical work with couples and individuals.
(02) 8074 5828 View (02) 8074 5828
Jessica Willcocks
Counsellor, PACFA
Richmond, VIC 3121
I currently work with clients who are struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety and trauma related to their childhood and relationships.
Hi! I’m Jess Willcocks and I’m here to be able to assist you to live your best life. I say that partially joking, but I am here to work with individuals who want to have a deeper understanding of themselves and their behaviours. I want to help you to enrich your life and have the life you have always wanted. Together we will foster your self-awareness, explore your goals and dreams and unlock your full potential to create lasting and meaningful change.
I currently work with clients who are struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety and trauma related to their childhood and relationships.
Hi! I’m Jess Willcocks and I’m here to be able to assist you to live your best life. I say that partially joking, but I am here to work with individuals who want to have a deeper understanding of themselves and their behaviours. I want to help you to enrich your life and have the life you have always wanted. Together we will foster your self-awareness, explore your goals and dreams and unlock your full potential to create lasting and meaningful change.
0478 407 339 View 0478 407 339
Edward Pascoe
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Carlton North, VIC 3054
Waitlist for new clients
Edward is a clinical psychologist and Board-approved supervisor based in Melbourne, working primarily in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Addiction, LGBTQ+ issues, Burnout, and Relationship Difficulties.
Areas of interest include: Depression and other mood disorders, Anxiety (panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder), Stress and Burnout, Relationship and Martial Difficulties, Sexual Health Difficulties (performance and erectile concerns), LGBTQ+ issues, Anger Management and Addiction (pornography, sex work, alcohol, social media, video gaming, agambling).
Edward is a clinical psychologist and Board-approved supervisor based in Melbourne, working primarily in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Addiction, LGBTQ+ issues, Burnout, and Relationship Difficulties.
Areas of interest include: Depression and other mood disorders, Anxiety (panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder), Stress and Burnout, Relationship and Martial Difficulties, Sexual Health Difficulties (performance and erectile concerns), LGBTQ+ issues, Anger Management and Addiction (pornography, sex work, alcohol, social media, video gaming, agambling).
(03) 7003 2137 View (03) 7003 2137
Alex Crouch
Counsellor
Malvern, VIC 3144
My aim is to provide a safe environment where you can openly discuss the challenges you're facing, whether they’re related to your relationships, career, addictions, anxiety and depression, kids or life direction.
As a passionate registered counsellor and psychotherapist in Melbourne, I offer in person and online sessions to help my clients navigate life's challenges, and make the transition towards happier, healthier, and more fulfilling futures.
My aim is to provide a safe environment where you can openly discuss the challenges you're facing, whether they’re related to your relationships, career, addictions, anxiety and depression, kids or life direction.
As a passionate registered counsellor and psychotherapist in Melbourne, I offer in person and online sessions to help my clients navigate life's challenges, and make the transition towards happier, healthier, and more fulfilling futures.
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Chris Van Der Pluym
Counsellor, AASW
Brunswick, VIC 3056
In Brunswick, Bundoora and Whittlesea Victoria. Check my website for more information on locations. Let's discover your story together and understand why it feels as though you're stuck and look for ways to move forward. We can demystify your anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other challenges to find out what they are and where they have come from, and apply grounded strategies with support to help you make changes, move forward, and start kicking goals.
In Brunswick, Bundoora and Whittlesea Victoria. Check my website for more information on locations. Let's discover your story together and understand why it feels as though you're stuck and look for ways to move forward. We can demystify your anxiety, depression, ADHD, or other challenges to find out what they are and where they have come from, and apply grounded strategies with support to help you make changes, move forward, and start kicking goals.
(03) 9716 3322 View (03) 9716 3322
Daniel Brightwell
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Struggling with pornography, gambling, substance use, or compulsive technology use?
In therapy we focus on practical strategies and psychological tools to reduce distress, manage anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviours, and regain control over your life. In a safe, supportive Telehealth environment, I tailor sessions to your needs, helping you navigate life transitions and move from short-term coping to lasting, values-driven change.
Struggling with pornography, gambling, substance use, or compulsive technology use?
In therapy we focus on practical strategies and psychological tools to reduce distress, manage anxiety, stress, and addictive behaviours, and regain control over your life. In a safe, supportive Telehealth environment, I tailor sessions to your needs, helping you navigate life transitions and move from short-term coping to lasting, values-driven change.
(02) 8000 1158 View (02) 8000 1158
Lukas Wooller
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
3 Endorsed
Fitzroy North, VIC 3068
I support adults facing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, addiction, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and life transitions.
I often use Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach that helps people understand and work with their emotions rather than push them away. It can be a powerful and fruitful way to achieve healing. However, I always ensure that we don't close the door on other ways of working that help my clients find a way forward with their problems.
I support adults facing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, addiction, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and life transitions.
I often use Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach that helps people understand and work with their emotions rather than push them away. It can be a powerful and fruitful way to achieve healing. However, I always ensure that we don't close the door on other ways of working that help my clients find a way forward with their problems.
0466 066 618 View 0466 066 618
Tracey Alder Therapy
Verified Verified
Melbourne, VIC 3004
I have built my practice treating PTSD, C-PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, and dissociation.
This is not the life you wanted. You are not the person you hoped to become. Your choices and decisions prevent any relief from the constant, nagging anxiety that disrupts your sleep and impacts your health. It may be that the damage of a difficult upbringing is still causing sustained harm to your present relationships, and your all-important sense of self. But whatever the root cause of your suffering, it's always so much harder to overcome alone. I'm here to support you in that struggle as we work to understand and address your unhappiness in a safe, constructive, trauma-informed space.
I have built my practice treating PTSD, C-PTSD, addiction, anxiety, depression, attachment disorders, and dissociation.
This is not the life you wanted. You are not the person you hoped to become. Your choices and decisions prevent any relief from the constant, nagging anxiety that disrupts your sleep and impacts your health. It may be that the damage of a difficult upbringing is still causing sustained harm to your present relationships, and your all-important sense of self. But whatever the root cause of your suffering, it's always so much harder to overcome alone. I'm here to support you in that struggle as we work to understand and address your unhappiness in a safe, constructive, trauma-informed space.
(03) 7003 2789 View (03) 7003 2789
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L4
Brunswick East, VIC 3057
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Jodie (they/she), I'm an experienced Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) and Family Violence Counsellor, based in Melbourne and Ballarat on unceded Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung lands.
My specialist training is in safely processing trauma - I offer a warm and direct feminist, anti-oppressive and liberatory counselling space, with regular neurodivergent-affirming practice trainings. I can offer EMDR therapy, ACT & IFS/ego/parts work. Sessions take place on weekday evenings (zoom/in-person) or on Wednesdays (zoom).
My name is Jodie (they/she), I'm an experienced Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) and Family Violence Counsellor, based in Melbourne and Ballarat on unceded Wurundjeri and Wadawurrung lands.
My specialist training is in safely processing trauma - I offer a warm and direct feminist, anti-oppressive and liberatory counselling space, with regular neurodivergent-affirming practice trainings. I can offer EMDR therapy, ACT & IFS/ego/parts work. Sessions take place on weekday evenings (zoom/in-person) or on Wednesdays (zoom).
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My name is Johan Torsteinsrud, and my private practice is called Human Puzzles. I am a PACFA-certified professional counsellor who works mostly with international clients, with over ten years of experience in helping people from all walks of life find their way through life’s many challenges. My counselling sessions are conducted online. This provides a convenient and safe way for people to access support without the added stress of travelling to an office. I strive to create a safe space for all genders, races, cultures, bodies, sexual orientations, family constellations, and relationships.
My name is Johan Torsteinsrud, and my private practice is called Human Puzzles. I am a PACFA-certified professional counsellor who works mostly with international clients, with over ten years of experience in helping people from all walks of life find their way through life’s many challenges. My counselling sessions are conducted online. This provides a convenient and safe way for people to access support without the added stress of travelling to an office. I strive to create a safe space for all genders, races, cultures, bodies, sexual orientations, family constellations, and relationships.
(02) 9100 0570 View (02) 9100 0570
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.