Alcohol Use Counselling in Carlton, VIC
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience and believe in the potential for all of us to continually grow, adapt and heal from the past. Working from a client-centred and evidence-based approach, I aim to provide a warm and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their struggles and achieve their goals. I have worked in private practice, hospitals and universities providing both individual and group therapy. I have an interest in working with people with a range of difficulties including but not limited to relationship issues, family trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol addiction and low self-esteem.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience and believe in the potential for all of us to continually grow, adapt and heal from the past. Working from a client-centred and evidence-based approach, I aim to provide a warm and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their struggles and achieve their goals. I have worked in private practice, hospitals and universities providing both individual and group therapy. I have an interest in working with people with a range of difficulties including but not limited to relationship issues, family trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol addiction and low self-esteem.
Michael came to study psychology as a mature age student, completing his studies part time at Swinburne and Victoria University during the 80’s and 90’s. He believes that coaching, counselling or psychotherapy needs to be tailored to each individual. This has led him to develop skills in a number of different approaches over his twenty years in practice. Growing up in a Victorian country town in the middle of last century he experienced both the State and Catholic school systems before serving as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy during the Vietnam era.
Michael came to study psychology as a mature age student, completing his studies part time at Swinburne and Victoria University during the 80’s and 90’s. He believes that coaching, counselling or psychotherapy needs to be tailored to each individual. This has led him to develop skills in a number of different approaches over his twenty years in practice. Growing up in a Victorian country town in the middle of last century he experienced both the State and Catholic school systems before serving as an officer in the Royal Australian Navy during the Vietnam era.
Lauren works at Symmetry on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and is currently taking new clients.
She is a registered psychologist with a history of working with individuals from varied walks of life. She has nearly 10 years of direct-facing client experience across private and public settings.
Lauren is especially passionate about working with trauma, by assisting people to make sense of and integrate their historic experiences and ways of coping. Areas of practice knowledge include institutional abuse, relationship difficulties. She is LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse inclusive, ensuring her practice is welcoming to all.
Lauren works at Symmetry on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and is currently taking new clients.
She is a registered psychologist with a history of working with individuals from varied walks of life. She has nearly 10 years of direct-facing client experience across private and public settings.
Lauren is especially passionate about working with trauma, by assisting people to make sense of and integrate their historic experiences and ways of coping. Areas of practice knowledge include institutional abuse, relationship difficulties. She is LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse inclusive, ensuring her practice is welcoming to all.
I’m a registered psychologist with a passion for assisting adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, grief, loss, and relationship issues. I have a background working in drug and alcohol counselling and have a special interest in supporting clients with addiction.
I’m a registered psychologist with a passion for assisting adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, grief, loss, and relationship issues. I have a background working in drug and alcohol counselling and have a special interest in supporting clients with addiction.
Dr Stephanie Fernandez
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
Dr Stephanie Fernandez adopts a client-cantered, non-judgmental approach, placing clients unique needs and goals at the forefront of therapy. She draws on a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, and schema-informed therapy. By tailoring her approach to suit clients’ individual circumstances, she ensures that they receive personalised and effective care.
Dr Stephanie Fernandez adopts a client-cantered, non-judgmental approach, placing clients unique needs and goals at the forefront of therapy. She draws on a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, and schema-informed therapy. By tailoring her approach to suit clients’ individual circumstances, she ensures that they receive personalised and effective care.
I am a registered nurse and psychotherapist offering weekly therapy, counselling, and consultation for individuals navigating mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, or difficult life experiences.
With over a decade in public and private psychiatric settings — including acute care, suicide prevention, dual diagnosis, and community work — I bring both clinical expertise and a capacity to sit with the complexity of human suffering. I offer a space where therapy unfolds with emphasis to speaking, not as a set of instructions but as a process of exploring what matters, what repeats, and what might change.
I am a registered nurse and psychotherapist offering weekly therapy, counselling, and consultation for individuals navigating mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, or difficult life experiences.
With over a decade in public and private psychiatric settings — including acute care, suicide prevention, dual diagnosis, and community work — I bring both clinical expertise and a capacity to sit with the complexity of human suffering. I offer a space where therapy unfolds with emphasis to speaking, not as a set of instructions but as a process of exploring what matters, what repeats, and what might change.
I am a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years' experience in private practice and public mental health. I work in full-time private practice, and have worked in senior roles at The University of Melbourne, Headspace and Orygen Youth Health. I have expertise in trauma & abuse, anxiety & depression, gender & sexuality issues, relationships, and eating disorders. I am experienced in working with peopIe in regard to gender transition and during gender-affirming care. I provide psychoanalytic treatment, as well as supervise colleagues and students, and work with people with complex presentations.
I am a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years' experience in private practice and public mental health. I work in full-time private practice, and have worked in senior roles at The University of Melbourne, Headspace and Orygen Youth Health. I have expertise in trauma & abuse, anxiety & depression, gender & sexuality issues, relationships, and eating disorders. I am experienced in working with peopIe in regard to gender transition and during gender-affirming care. I provide psychoanalytic treatment, as well as supervise colleagues and students, and work with people with complex presentations.
Hello, I am an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Coach with a profound commitment to guiding individuals on their transformative journeys. Trained in the intricacies of Soul Centred Psychotherapy (SCP), a Jungian-based modality, I specialise in fostering a vital connection with the whole self. In the realm of SCP, I can orchestrate a delicate dance between the everyday sense of self and the myriad layers of consciousness. This therapeutic approach illuminates the internal dynamics that shape our thoughts, moods, and behaviours in both personal and interpersonal realms.
Hello, I am an experienced Clinical Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Coach with a profound commitment to guiding individuals on their transformative journeys. Trained in the intricacies of Soul Centred Psychotherapy (SCP), a Jungian-based modality, I specialise in fostering a vital connection with the whole self. In the realm of SCP, I can orchestrate a delicate dance between the everyday sense of self and the myriad layers of consciousness. This therapeutic approach illuminates the internal dynamics that shape our thoughts, moods, and behaviours in both personal and interpersonal realms.
Jesse Hooper
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carlton, VIC 3053
I have a rich background in assisting adults from various communities and lived experiences, including those within the LGBTIQ+ spectrum, as well as individuals from CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) backgrounds and those with disabilities. I am here to support you through life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and trauma. Located 5 minutes walk from Melbourne Museum and a short walk from Parliament Station.
I have a rich background in assisting adults from various communities and lived experiences, including those within the LGBTIQ+ spectrum, as well as individuals from CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) backgrounds and those with disabilities. I am here to support you through life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and trauma. Located 5 minutes walk from Melbourne Museum and a short walk from Parliament Station.
Dr Simon Vincenzi has been practicing psychology since 2010. He has a wide range of experience working with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, sleep problems, bipolar affective disorder, and anger management.
Dr Simon Vincenzi has been practicing psychology since 2010. He has a wide range of experience working with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, sleep problems, bipolar affective disorder, and anger management.
So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. Circumstances can be challenging/overwhelming. We can become depressed/anxious, which can affect relationships; especially after recent/past traumatic experiences, or distressing/unsupportive family relationships, which can negatively affect our ability to cope, & our view of ourselves & our place in the world. Mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ACT/CBT/Schema Therapy/MET) can effectively address unhelpful patterns of thinking & behaviour.
So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. So many concerns come from overthinking & believing what we think too often. Circumstances can be challenging/overwhelming. We can become depressed/anxious, which can affect relationships; especially after recent/past traumatic experiences, or distressing/unsupportive family relationships, which can negatively affect our ability to cope, & our view of ourselves & our place in the world. Mindfulness-based cognitive behaviour therapy (ACT/CBT/Schema Therapy/MET) can effectively address unhelpful patterns of thinking & behaviour.
Meet Our Alcohol Use Counsellors
I am a psychologist with experience working with adults and adolescents in clinical mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, forensics and addiction. I work with adults with depression, anxiety, personality difficulties and substance use, as well as family and relationship issues, gender and sexuality, anger, life direction, trauma, abuse, self harm and suicidal thoughts. I listen without judgment and provide psychotherapy that is tailored to each individual, the work is confidential.
I am a psychologist with experience working with adults and adolescents in clinical mental health, depression, anxiety, trauma, forensics and addiction. I work with adults with depression, anxiety, personality difficulties and substance use, as well as family and relationship issues, gender and sexuality, anger, life direction, trauma, abuse, self harm and suicidal thoughts. I listen without judgment and provide psychotherapy that is tailored to each individual, the work is confidential.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has worked in public and private mental health settings since 2008. I understand the many problems that can arise as a result of trauma, childhood abuse, stressful life circumstances and transitions, having worked with people who have experienced childhood and adult trauma, abuse and neglect. I have worked extensively with victims of sexual abuse and assault. I am experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression and mood disorders, panic and anxiety, OCD, anger issues, emotion regulation difficulties, grief and loss, relationship problems, post-traumatic stress, personality disorders.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who has worked in public and private mental health settings since 2008. I understand the many problems that can arise as a result of trauma, childhood abuse, stressful life circumstances and transitions, having worked with people who have experienced childhood and adult trauma, abuse and neglect. I have worked extensively with victims of sexual abuse and assault. I am experienced in the assessment and treatment of depression and mood disorders, panic and anxiety, OCD, anger issues, emotion regulation difficulties, grief and loss, relationship problems, post-traumatic stress, personality disorders.
I am a registered Psychologist who is passionate about creating safe and transformative therapeutic spaces where people will feel deeply heard and respected, and where together, we will work to facilitate healing, growth and purpose, always based on your individual needs, barriers, aspirations and experiences. My work is grounded in anti-oppressive principles, recognising that individual wellbeing is shaped by the society we live in, our own personal circumstances, and the intersecting identities with which we walk through the world.
I am a registered Psychologist who is passionate about creating safe and transformative therapeutic spaces where people will feel deeply heard and respected, and where together, we will work to facilitate healing, growth and purpose, always based on your individual needs, barriers, aspirations and experiences. My work is grounded in anti-oppressive principles, recognising that individual wellbeing is shaped by the society we live in, our own personal circumstances, and the intersecting identities with which we walk through the world.
I am a clinical psychologist in full-time private practice with more than 17 years' experience. Previously, I was the Head of Clinical Practice at The Cairnmillar Institute. I have expertise in trauma & abuse, depression & anxiety, relationships, gender & sexuality, substance use and complex difficulties. I am experienced in working with people in regard to gender transition and during gender-affirming care. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical) and PhD, and earlier in my career I was a senior psychologist in public mental health at Mercy Health. I work with adults, adolescents and also couples.
I am a clinical psychologist in full-time private practice with more than 17 years' experience. Previously, I was the Head of Clinical Practice at The Cairnmillar Institute. I have expertise in trauma & abuse, depression & anxiety, relationships, gender & sexuality, substance use and complex difficulties. I am experienced in working with people in regard to gender transition and during gender-affirming care. I hold a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical) and PhD, and earlier in my career I was a senior psychologist in public mental health at Mercy Health. I work with adults, adolescents and also couples.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
I am a clinical psychologist currently working in private practice. I work with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, trauma, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, social anxiety and personality disorders. My therapeutic approach is informed by attachment theory, family systems theory, emotion focused therapy (EFT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). I have previously worked in school settings and I have also facilitated therapy groups for social anxiety disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.
Interested in working collaboratively with a diverse range of clients with OCD and related disorders. Aims to work with clients to achieve goals that align with their values. Eager to help clients with a diverse range of needs that may impact therapy. Advocate and practioner of the individual focused approach to therapy and counselling.
Interested in working collaboratively with a diverse range of clients with OCD and related disorders. Aims to work with clients to achieve goals that align with their values. Eager to help clients with a diverse range of needs that may impact therapy. Advocate and practioner of the individual focused approach to therapy and counselling.
If you suffer from trauma, ADHD, ASD/Autism, depression, anxiety, substance use, sleep issues, relationship issues, eating disorders, low self-esteem, or bereavement, please email me to arrange a free 10-minute consultation. I foster a non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment where you will feel comfortable and supported discussing difficult topics. I will endeavor to assist you in accessing your own agency and internal resources, leading to greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a sense of empowerment.
If you suffer from trauma, ADHD, ASD/Autism, depression, anxiety, substance use, sleep issues, relationship issues, eating disorders, low self-esteem, or bereavement, please email me to arrange a free 10-minute consultation. I foster a non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment where you will feel comfortable and supported discussing difficult topics. I will endeavor to assist you in accessing your own agency and internal resources, leading to greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a sense of empowerment.
I am a counselling psychologist with over 10 years experience in mental health. I see people aged 18 & above with various challenges. A lot of us, regardless of our background and experiences, struggle with emotional regulation & emotional expression We also just want to be seen & heard. I prioritise building a strong relationship with my clients, & provide an understanding environment where expression is welcomed & there's no judgement. I choose Telehealth - it provides access to me from anywhere(even when your on holiday or a break at work), & is convenience in our busy society. Let's work together.
I am a counselling psychologist with over 10 years experience in mental health. I see people aged 18 & above with various challenges. A lot of us, regardless of our background and experiences, struggle with emotional regulation & emotional expression We also just want to be seen & heard. I prioritise building a strong relationship with my clients, & provide an understanding environment where expression is welcomed & there's no judgement. I choose Telehealth - it provides access to me from anywhere(even when your on holiday or a break at work), & is convenience in our busy society. Let's work together.
I'll help you find a way through whatever is bothering you by teaching you a different way of relating to your problems which will be a total relief. The changes you make will be lasting, life-enhancing and uniquely yours. You may have never had therapy, or be like many of the people I work with and have seen lots of other therapists before and nothing has really stuck. It could be a familiar old depression feeling creeping back in, you might be feeling conflicted about what to do about a situation, whatever it is, I can help. As a psychotherapist, I am unfortunately unable to offer Medicare rebates.
I'll help you find a way through whatever is bothering you by teaching you a different way of relating to your problems which will be a total relief. The changes you make will be lasting, life-enhancing and uniquely yours. You may have never had therapy, or be like many of the people I work with and have seen lots of other therapists before and nothing has really stuck. It could be a familiar old depression feeling creeping back in, you might be feeling conflicted about what to do about a situation, whatever it is, I can help. As a psychotherapist, I am unfortunately unable to offer Medicare rebates.
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Alcohol Use Counsellors
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.
How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.