Chronic Illness Counselling in Daylesford, VIC

***PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL*** Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm an Arts Therapist, Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I am Non-Binary and Neurodivergent with a lived experience of Chronic Illness. I am very passionate about Disability Rights, the LGBTQIA+ Community and Mental Health. I am also vegan and love animals. I also have a sensory garden outside the studio.

I’m a GP who has been working with individuals and families in private practice for over 15 years. I am now focussing my practice on longer term psychotherapeutic work with adult clients. I work collaboratively with you to explore all aspects of what might be troubling you. We try to understand symptoms and their possible causes, and consider the impacts of past and present experiences and difficulties. My hope is that by creating a regular space for deeper reflection, you may develop greater insight, experience a reduction in troubling symptoms and find a greater sense of self-understanding and personal fulfilment.

With a passion for supporting individuals in living fulfilling lives, Richard as a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker specialises in person-centered therapy, creating a nurturing environment for exploration and growth. Drawing from extensive experience, Richard offers support in navigating a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, grief and loss, as well as relationship and family issues. The approach is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration, ensuring that every client feels seen and heard. At Live Well HQ, the focus extends beyond mere survival to thriving.

Therapy can benefit anyone from those who are "feeling stuck" or dissatisfied and don't know how to shift things, to people who are facing major challenges such as depression, anxiety, chronic illness, trauma or grief and loss. Therapy can be useful for people who want learn more about themselves, engage in personal development or personal growth, develop better communication or relationship skills, explore their creativity or blocks to creativity, explore their identity, their gender or sexuality or develop a better understanding of work and work place challenges. It can be a form of deep soul work or a way to work on a particular.

I am a trauma informed counsellor who respectfully builds connection using attachment theory as my foundation. My passion for helping people was established in my formative career as an oncology nurse. I assist people safely unpack aspects of themselves and their lives, in the hope that this process creates the ingredients for self-awareness, self-compassion and growth. With an attitude of curiosity, I aim to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and empathic space for each person to reflect upon their unique lived experience. Together we help to build a repertoire of resources to draw upon, to foster greater joy and meaning in one’s life.

Elena is a registered Psychologist with many years’ experience assisting people manage life stressors and challenges. Elena’s experience stems from years working in various setting to support people struggling with mental health. She utilizes a range of approaches, tailored to meet the individual’s needs, and recognizes that everyone has strengths and capabilities that that can be built on.

Embody counselling is an embodied, somatic and humanistic approach that integrates the mind and the body. I embrace the profound connection between mental and physical well-being. I foster a supportive and gentle environment where you can explore and be supported to gain insight into your life and relate to yourself through the lens of curiosity and compassion. I am trauma-informed and address a range of personal difficulties including chronic illness, autoimmune, trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, relationships and addiction. Healing is a result of feeling safe, empowered and supported.

Sharon has extensive experience working with the full spectrum of mental health challenges, from anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, ADHD. ASD, and chronic illness. Specialising in working with young people, as well as adults, parents and families, Sharon enjoys creating a safe space to explore the tricky places that are keeping you stuck, and find an easier path forward. With compassion and curiosity, Sharon supports each person to build a greater sense of self worth and confidence.

Since 1997 I have operated a private psychotherapy, consulting, and mindfulness training practice, often at the same time as working in a service. I offer ethical, non-judgemental and trauma sensitive spaces where you can speak freely about whatever is on your mind. I have a breadth of experience in working with low mood, anxiety, grief and loss, burnout, parenting, ageing, cultural diversity and much more. I have particular expertise in trauma, mindfulness, and living with chronic illness. A leader in the For-Purpose sector, I also provide supervision, coaching and organisational consultancy work.

Hi, I am a Mental Health Counsellor providing both online and onsite services, my rooms are in Ringwood North. I see adults and young people (12-25) for a range of mental health problems including anxiety / overwhelming emotions, depression, school & work avoidance, chronic illness, carer stress and complex health issues. I provide inclusive, person-centred care and my approach to counselling is to apply psychological strategies that best meet your needs.