Geriatric and Seniors Counselling in Footscray, VIC
He also has experience in working with adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples
Stan has maturity and a friendly disposition, and his client-centred approach enables him to engage and empathise with clients of varied backgrounds to help build trust and openness in the therapeutic relationship with clients. He has used an eclectic approach comprising of a variety of therapeutic methods
He also has experience in working with adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples
Stan has maturity and a friendly disposition, and his client-centred approach enables him to engage and empathise with clients of varied backgrounds to help build trust and openness in the therapeutic relationship with clients. He has used an eclectic approach comprising of a variety of therapeutic methods
Heart and Hope Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Footscray, VIC 3011
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Newport and Footscray areas. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over twenty years of general counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is accessible and affordable to people who need it.
I provide counselling, therapy and social work services in both the Newport and Footscray areas. I provide supportive, empathic and flexible responses to individual needs, taking the body, mind and soul into consideration. I have over twenty years of general counselling experience and have particular expertise in grief and loss, trauma, depression, anxiety, mental health issues and working with many other concerns. I am passionate about holding the hope and working from the heart as well as utilising diverse knowledge and skills. It is important to me that counselling is accessible and affordable to people who need it.
I am passionate about working with adult clients to help them move beyond issues that are holding them back in life. I help clients better understand the causes of current triggers and difficulties. Often there is a link to their development history and past trauma. I often use the power of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to get to the root cause of your difficulties so you can process and move beyond these unprocessed issues. EMDR has been found to be the most cost effective treatment for trauma, but is useful for a wide variety of issues, I combine it with Mindfulness, Compassion Focussed Therapy and CBT.
I am passionate about working with adult clients to help them move beyond issues that are holding them back in life. I help clients better understand the causes of current triggers and difficulties. Often there is a link to their development history and past trauma. I often use the power of Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to get to the root cause of your difficulties so you can process and move beyond these unprocessed issues. EMDR has been found to be the most cost effective treatment for trauma, but is useful for a wide variety of issues, I combine it with Mindfulness, Compassion Focussed Therapy and CBT.
Holistic Counselling Service.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Many clients are presented with psychological and emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders. These symptoms are usually a manifestations of underlying issues and unhappiness they may have been experiencing. They often sought help to get relief from such symptoms. In collaboration with the client, assessment and goal formulation, the underlying issues maybe identified and dealt with.
Many clients are presented with psychological and emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders. These symptoms are usually a manifestations of underlying issues and unhappiness they may have been experiencing. They often sought help to get relief from such symptoms. In collaboration with the client, assessment and goal formulation, the underlying issues maybe identified and dealt with.
Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Are you struggling with your life and feel you might have unresolved issues, trauma, relationship or neurodiversity challenges or managing family dynamics/adoptee/grief and loss, bereavement or cultural issues? LGBTQIA+ needs that aren’t being seen or understood? A good counsellor will allow you space to talk, guide you gently along your journey and provide safety and non judgement to explore what can be achieved. This is the foundation of my practice - always from a trauma informed perspective.
Are you struggling with your life and feel you might have unresolved issues, trauma, relationship or neurodiversity challenges or managing family dynamics/adoptee/grief and loss, bereavement or cultural issues? LGBTQIA+ needs that aren’t being seen or understood? A good counsellor will allow you space to talk, guide you gently along your journey and provide safety and non judgement to explore what can be achieved. This is the foundation of my practice - always from a trauma informed perspective.
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I offer therapy for clients facing post-traumatic stress, grief and bereavement, issues faced by persons from queer communities, ageing-related issues in older adults, intimacy and vulnerability issues in relationships, maladaptive schemas from childhood trauma, and adult ADHD.
I am a clinical psychologist and psychology supervisor. In my 10 years of practice, I have developed skills and experience in offering trauma therapies (particularly to adults with childhood trauma), acceptance-focused therapies, and working with persons from queer communities. I offer a non-judgmental and accepting therapeutic space, where you can feel safe to explore the things that have been hard to figure out on your own. If you’re here, you’ve started looking for help, which is a good first step. Feel free to contact me for a chat, if you think we might work well together.
I offer therapy for clients facing post-traumatic stress, grief and bereavement, issues faced by persons from queer communities, ageing-related issues in older adults, intimacy and vulnerability issues in relationships, maladaptive schemas from childhood trauma, and adult ADHD.
I am a clinical psychologist and psychology supervisor. In my 10 years of practice, I have developed skills and experience in offering trauma therapies (particularly to adults with childhood trauma), acceptance-focused therapies, and working with persons from queer communities. I offer a non-judgmental and accepting therapeutic space, where you can feel safe to explore the things that have been hard to figure out on your own. If you’re here, you’ve started looking for help, which is a good first step. Feel free to contact me for a chat, if you think we might work well together.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I work with adults and older adults who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress or interpersonal difficulties.
My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion and collaboration. I believe that healing begins with feeling truly understood. In therapy I provide safe and judgement-free space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly. Together we will make sense of your experiences, uncover the patterns that may be holding you back and identify path to growth.
As a Clinical Psychologist, I work with adults and older adults who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress or interpersonal difficulties.
My approach is rooted in empathy, compassion and collaboration. I believe that healing begins with feeling truly understood. In therapy I provide safe and judgement-free space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly. Together we will make sense of your experiences, uncover the patterns that may be holding you back and identify path to growth.
As an associate of the Parkinson's Unit, Concord Hospital, Sydney, and a former practitioner at Dementia Australia, I have clinical experience with neurodegenerative conditions.
I have some 30-years of experience working in hospitals, hospices, and aged care facilities. I live in Canberra and provide my services by phone, Zoom, Facetime or Skype across Australia.
As an associate of the Parkinson's Unit, Concord Hospital, Sydney, and a former practitioner at Dementia Australia, I have clinical experience with neurodegenerative conditions.
I have some 30-years of experience working in hospitals, hospices, and aged care facilities. I live in Canberra and provide my services by phone, Zoom, Facetime or Skype across Australia.
I work with individuals, couples and families from youth to older adults.
I work with individuals, couples and families. My interests are rich and varied. Clients may have been stuck in patterns and life situations that are painful and distressing. Life presents challenges to everyone. I offer clients the opportunity to discover how mindfulness can offer new ways of dealing with life’s ups and downs. Whether it be an individual mental health problem, or an issue with unhelpful relationship patterns, clients discover newer and more functional ways of managing their lives.
I work with individuals, couples and families from youth to older adults.
I work with individuals, couples and families. My interests are rich and varied. Clients may have been stuck in patterns and life situations that are painful and distressing. Life presents challenges to everyone. I offer clients the opportunity to discover how mindfulness can offer new ways of dealing with life’s ups and downs. Whether it be an individual mental health problem, or an issue with unhelpful relationship patterns, clients discover newer and more functional ways of managing their lives.
I am a registered General Psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families.
I practise in modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT; CBT-ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Systemic Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I have experience and particular interest in school and work-related stress, grief, loss and relationship issues.
I am a registered General Psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, older adults and families.
I practise in modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT; CBT-ERP), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Systemic Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
I have experience and particular interest in school and work-related stress, grief, loss and relationship issues.
I work with older folk who are facing life-transitions, grief and loss and bereavement.
The foundation of my counselling is social-justice, compassion and integrity. I am an accredited mental health social worker with over 30 years' experience in clinical mental health settings, community palliative care & aged care. I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming), Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I work from a trauma-informed framework which incorporates Attachment theory, Schema Theory and IFS.
I work with older folk who are facing life-transitions, grief and loss and bereavement.
The foundation of my counselling is social-justice, compassion and integrity. I am an accredited mental health social worker with over 30 years' experience in clinical mental health settings, community palliative care & aged care. I offer EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming), Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Narrative Therapy. I work from a trauma-informed framework which incorporates Attachment theory, Schema Theory and IFS.
Life’s journey brings challenges, from ADHD and relationship struggles to grief, anxiety, depression, and aging-related concerns like dementia.
Supporting individuals through life transitions, mental health challenges, and ageing-related concerns, including dementia. With a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and specialised training in mental health and ageing, I offer a person-centred, strength-based approach. My qualifications are MCP, GradCertAMHS, BA(Psych), GDipPsychSc, eOCCC, a CertDCL.
Life’s journey brings challenges, from ADHD and relationship struggles to grief, anxiety, depression, and aging-related concerns like dementia.
Supporting individuals through life transitions, mental health challenges, and ageing-related concerns, including dementia. With a Master’s in Counselling and Psychotherapy and specialised training in mental health and ageing, I offer a person-centred, strength-based approach. My qualifications are MCP, GradCertAMHS, BA(Psych), GDipPsychSc, eOCCC, a CertDCL.
I work supporting adults and seniors through various challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, insomnia, and significant life transitions like job changes, motherhood, or retirement.
My approach is informed by neuroscience, positive psychology, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, among other techniques and approaches, which allows me to leverage brain science, focus on your strengths, foster hope and provide practical solutions for your overall wellbeing.
I work supporting adults and seniors through various challenges, including anxiety, depression, grief, insomnia, and significant life transitions like job changes, motherhood, or retirement.
My approach is informed by neuroscience, positive psychology, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, among other techniques and approaches, which allows me to leverage brain science, focus on your strengths, foster hope and provide practical solutions for your overall wellbeing.
Dr Chris Psychology
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I work with people of any gender (including members of the LGBTIQA+ community) 15 years and older to help with a wide range of problems with mental health and wellbeing, such as: Anxiety (including social anxiety), depression, changing unhelpful or unhealthy patterns of behaviour, supporting you through grief and loss or significant life changes, processing trauma, navigating relationship difficulties, helping you to manage challenging emotions such as anger and shame, and working to quiet self-criticism and develop self-compassion.
I provide a calm, warm, and compassionate environment to help my clients feel safe and supported in exploring their mental health and wellbeing. I use a person-centered approach, flexibly drawing on a variety of evidence-based therapies, depending on client needs and preferences. I see myself as a guide and companion on each client's unique journey.
I work with people of any gender (including members of the LGBTIQA+ community) 15 years and older to help with a wide range of problems with mental health and wellbeing, such as: Anxiety (including social anxiety), depression, changing unhelpful or unhealthy patterns of behaviour, supporting you through grief and loss or significant life changes, processing trauma, navigating relationship difficulties, helping you to manage challenging emotions such as anger and shame, and working to quiet self-criticism and develop self-compassion.
I provide a calm, warm, and compassionate environment to help my clients feel safe and supported in exploring their mental health and wellbeing. I use a person-centered approach, flexibly drawing on a variety of evidence-based therapies, depending on client needs and preferences. I see myself as a guide and companion on each client's unique journey.
Vanessa Wylie: Individual & Couples Therapy
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Toorak, VIC 3142
My work in positive mental health for older adults in university and private sectors demonstrates my expertise in treating adults across the lifespan, including older adulthood.
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure where your relationship is headed? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it alone either. I work with individuals and couples who are facing life’s big stressors: betrayal, breakups, self-doubt, parenting struggles, ageing parents, career shifts, retirement, and more. Relationships can be hard. So can life transitions. But with the right support, you can move from confusion to clarity, from disconnection to meaningful connection.
My work in positive mental health for older adults in university and private sectors demonstrates my expertise in treating adults across the lifespan, including older adulthood.
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or unsure where your relationship is headed? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate it alone either. I work with individuals and couples who are facing life’s big stressors: betrayal, breakups, self-doubt, parenting struggles, ageing parents, career shifts, retirement, and more. Relationships can be hard. So can life transitions. But with the right support, you can move from confusion to clarity, from disconnection to meaningful connection.
Anna is a registered psychologist and is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents to improve their happiness and wellbeing.
Anna is experienced in assisting people with a wide range of concerns. These include depression, anxiety, conflict resolution, trauma, accidents, grief, loss, adjustment and workplace issues to name a few. Anna is focused on providing only Telehealth services. She takes special care to connect seamlessly online and build rapport and connection quickly.
Anna is a registered psychologist and is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents to improve their happiness and wellbeing.
Anna is experienced in assisting people with a wide range of concerns. These include depression, anxiety, conflict resolution, trauma, accidents, grief, loss, adjustment and workplace issues to name a few. Anna is focused on providing only Telehealth services. She takes special care to connect seamlessly online and build rapport and connection quickly.
We understand that life’s challenges can affect people of all ages, which is why our clinic is designed to serve clients across the lifespan—from children and adolescents to adults and seniors.
At The Family and Trauma Centre (FTC), we are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychological services tailored to the diverse needs of our clients. Our team of skilled professionals specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families, offering a holistic approach to mental health and emotional well-being. We prioritize creating a safe and inclusive environment for every client, respecting cultural, social, and personal identities. Whether you're seeking help for yourself, your relationship, or your family, FTC is here to guide you on a path to resilience, connection, and well-being.
We understand that life’s challenges can affect people of all ages, which is why our clinic is designed to serve clients across the lifespan—from children and adolescents to adults and seniors.
At The Family and Trauma Centre (FTC), we are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based psychological services tailored to the diverse needs of our clients. Our team of skilled professionals specializes in working with individuals, couples, and families, offering a holistic approach to mental health and emotional well-being. We prioritize creating a safe and inclusive environment for every client, respecting cultural, social, and personal identities. Whether you're seeking help for yourself, your relationship, or your family, FTC is here to guide you on a path to resilience, connection, and well-being.
Semra works extensively with adults, older adults, youth, adolescents, couples and families, children and people from culturally diverse backgrounds in a professional, non-judgmental, respectful and sensitive manner.
Semra Durmaz can help with the following issues: Chronic Injury and Pain management, Depression, Panic and anxiety Disorders, Relationship difficulties and family problems, Separation and divorce, Stress, Life crises, Nervous breakdowns, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Loss, grief and bereavement, Issues related to physical assault, sexual assault, Domestic violence, Childhood sexual abuse issues, Sleep problems, Difficulties with self-esteem and self-confidence Physical injury following a car accident or work injury, Migration and adjustment issues, Chronic psychiatric conditions, Gambling
Semra works extensively with adults, older adults, youth, adolescents, couples and families, children and people from culturally diverse backgrounds in a professional, non-judgmental, respectful and sensitive manner.
Semra Durmaz can help with the following issues: Chronic Injury and Pain management, Depression, Panic and anxiety Disorders, Relationship difficulties and family problems, Separation and divorce, Stress, Life crises, Nervous breakdowns, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Loss, grief and bereavement, Issues related to physical assault, sexual assault, Domestic violence, Childhood sexual abuse issues, Sleep problems, Difficulties with self-esteem and self-confidence Physical injury following a car accident or work injury, Migration and adjustment issues, Chronic psychiatric conditions, Gambling
I’m Hannah and I work with adults and seniors.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I practice from a strengths-based perspective within a trauma-informed framework. I use a person-centered approach, integrating various therapeutic modalities to tailor each counselling experience. I am known for creating a safe and welcoming therapeutic space.
I’m Hannah and I work with adults and seniors.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. I practice from a strengths-based perspective within a trauma-informed framework. I use a person-centered approach, integrating various therapeutic modalities to tailor each counselling experience. I am known for creating a safe and welcoming therapeutic space.
Grief & Trauma Support
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, AASW
Verified Verified
Frankston, VIC 3199
I am experienced in working with older people who are facing life changes and chronic illness.
This service is for people who have experienced grief, loss and trauma and are looking for a counsellor/therapist who has specialised training, skills and experience in this area. I have worked in this field for over 20 years counselling and supporting people following perinatal loss, death of a child, suicide, road accidents, workplace deaths, living with terminal illness and other forms of loss associated with injury, illness, disability and ageing. My focus is on supporting you to find your own way to live with your experiences of grief, loss and trauma. I believe in offering you as much agency and control as possible.
I am experienced in working with older people who are facing life changes and chronic illness.
This service is for people who have experienced grief, loss and trauma and are looking for a counsellor/therapist who has specialised training, skills and experience in this area. I have worked in this field for over 20 years counselling and supporting people following perinatal loss, death of a child, suicide, road accidents, workplace deaths, living with terminal illness and other forms of loss associated with injury, illness, disability and ageing. My focus is on supporting you to find your own way to live with your experiences of grief, loss and trauma. I believe in offering you as much agency and control as possible.
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Geriatric and Seniors Counsellors
Is one ever too old for mental health therapy?
Individuals of all ages can benefit from mental health therapy. Indeed, older adults in particular may benefit from the social and psychological support a therapist can provide; the topics that older adults address in therapy may simply differ from those of younger clients. Seniors should seek out a therapist who has experience working with older individuals and who is well-versed in addressing common concerns among elderly individuals, such as depression, anxiety, loneliness, dementia, and physical mobility challenges.
How can geriatric therapy improve the quality of life of aging individuals?
Therapy for aging adults can greatly improve quality of life by providing an opportunity for them to process difficult emotions related to end-of-life, navigate relational or caregiver challenges, and develop coping skills for common mental health conditions, like anxiety or depression. Subsequent reductions in negative emotions and mental health disorder symptoms can make day-to-day living much more manageable for aging adults and those that care for them. The ongoing relationship with a trusted therapist can also help seniors combat loneliness and provide a sense of structure for their routine.
How is counselling for elderly different from counseling for other age groups?
Many aspects of geriatric counselling are similar to counselling in younger age groups; in general, counselling offers an opportunity for clients to process difficult life events and develop coping skills they can use outside of the therapy session. However, therapists who specialise in working with elderly clients may place a special emphasis on specific topics, such as caregiver relationships and reducing loneliness. They may be specially equipped to deal with certain physical conditions or facilitate discussion surrounding end-of-life topics. Counselling for the elderly may also place a greater emphasis on social work-type topics to ensure that geriatric clients have access to necessary resources, such as food, a safe home environment, and healthcare.
Can geriatric counselling help people who suffer from dementia?
Counselling can be highly effective for aging adults with dementia. While some therapists specialising in dementia may work with clients solely on topics surrounding memory loss, they can also assist clients with conditions that may co-occur at old age, such as anxiety or depression. Counsellors specialising in working with older adults can also offer an objective assessment of a client’s functioning or disease progression to caregivers, and they may be particularly knowledgeable about community resources that may benefit dementia clients and their families. Therapists specialising in dementia may also be trained in specialised forms of therapy for memory loss, such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST)—which can help mentally stimulate dementia clients to preserve cognitive functioning.