Addiction Psychologists and Therapists in Geelong, VIC
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.
At Sunnymead Counselling, we provide evidence-based therapy to support individuals and couples through life’s challenges. Our warm and caring space offers the opportunity to reflect, build understanding, and discover new paths toward wellbeing. Most importantly, we believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in genuine connection and mutual respect. We will meet you where you are, honour your unique story, and support you to find greater clarity, resilience, and growth.
We offer two clinic locations, in Lorne & Torquay.
At Sunnymead Counselling, we provide evidence-based therapy to support individuals and couples through life’s challenges. Our warm and caring space offers the opportunity to reflect, build understanding, and discover new paths toward wellbeing. Most importantly, we believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in genuine connection and mutual respect. We will meet you where you are, honour your unique story, and support you to find greater clarity, resilience, and growth.
We offer two clinic locations, in Lorne & Torquay.
I am able to see individuals for the following issues: anxiety, depression, addictions/compulsions, stress management, workplace stress, bullying, life transitions, self confidence /esteem issues,anger management and LGBTQI + issues.
I am keen to help individuals work through their challenges,moving from living their lives as passive observers, to being active participants, in creating lives that serve their happiness. My therapeutic practice is encapsulated in the philosophy of " Your life, your way".
I am able to see individuals for the following issues: anxiety, depression, addictions/compulsions, stress management, workplace stress, bullying, life transitions, self confidence /esteem issues,anger management and LGBTQI + issues.
I am keen to help individuals work through their challenges,moving from living their lives as passive observers, to being active participants, in creating lives that serve their happiness. My therapeutic practice is encapsulated in the philosophy of " Your life, your way".
I am a registered psychologist, passionately working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, stress-management, ADHD, PTSD, complex PTSD, grief and loss, peri-menopause and recovery after challenging life experiences. I aim to create a genuine, patient, and non-judgmental space where you can develop deeper self-understanding and practical strategies to reach your goals.
I'm a board approved supervisor, mentoring early career psychologists to develop their confidence and skills in clinical practice.
I am a registered psychologist, passionately working with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, OCD, depression, low self-esteem, stress-management, ADHD, PTSD, complex PTSD, grief and loss, peri-menopause and recovery after challenging life experiences. I aim to create a genuine, patient, and non-judgmental space where you can develop deeper self-understanding and practical strategies to reach your goals.
I'm a board approved supervisor, mentoring early career psychologists to develop their confidence and skills in clinical practice.
You may be facing uncertainty, anxiety, depression, addiction or an identity crisis.
Heart and soul are as important as your body and mind. I use dynamic, Process-Oriented Psychology and Brainspotting tools blended in with a trauma-informed, client-centred, integrative approach that nods to the transpersonal, including Steiner, Jungian and Taoism. My client's unique sense of meaning, intuition and outlook are central to my approach.
You may be facing uncertainty, anxiety, depression, addiction or an identity crisis.
Heart and soul are as important as your body and mind. I use dynamic, Process-Oriented Psychology and Brainspotting tools blended in with a trauma-informed, client-centred, integrative approach that nods to the transpersonal, including Steiner, Jungian and Taoism. My client's unique sense of meaning, intuition and outlook are central to my approach.
I recognise that asking for help is hard, and finding the right psychologist isn't always easy. Building trust takes time and going to therapy (for the first time or the tenth time) can be overwhelming. We all want to be truly seen and heard, and within the counselling space we can begin to create that. I specialise in providing individual counselling with a focus on, trauma, addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, personality disorders and offending behaviour. No matter your life story, you can come to therapy and take your armour off to begin to truly heal. Don't hesitate to call, text or email.
I recognise that asking for help is hard, and finding the right psychologist isn't always easy. Building trust takes time and going to therapy (for the first time or the tenth time) can be overwhelming. We all want to be truly seen and heard, and within the counselling space we can begin to create that. I specialise in providing individual counselling with a focus on, trauma, addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, personality disorders and offending behaviour. No matter your life story, you can come to therapy and take your armour off to begin to truly heal. Don't hesitate to call, text or email.
Currently accepting new referrals.
Jake is a warm, down-to-earth clinically endorsed psychologist who offers a relatable and personalised approach to therapy. With a strong background across public health, education, and private practice, Jake brings a wealth of experience in supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.
Currently accepting new referrals.
Jake is a warm, down-to-earth clinically endorsed psychologist who offers a relatable and personalised approach to therapy. With a strong background across public health, education, and private practice, Jake brings a wealth of experience in supporting individuals through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.
Hello, I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in providing therapeutic counselling to people experiencing various life challenges and mental health issues. I specialise in couples, family relationships and trauma counselling. My approach is person-centred, non-judgemental and empathetic, and each person is unique in their own journey through life. I work closely with my clients, providing support and guidance to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and achieve their life goals and dreams. You can book directly online through my website.
Hello, I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in providing therapeutic counselling to people experiencing various life challenges and mental health issues. I specialise in couples, family relationships and trauma counselling. My approach is person-centred, non-judgemental and empathetic, and each person is unique in their own journey through life. I work closely with my clients, providing support and guidance to help them gain a deeper understanding of themselves and achieve their life goals and dreams. You can book directly online through my website.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and children through life’s challenges. My practice is grounded in a warm, collaborative, and holistic approach, ensuring that each person feels heard, validated, and understood.
Over the years I have worked extensively with trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, adjustment difficulties, stress, OCD, Bullying/Abuse, TAC and Worksafe.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and children through life’s challenges. My practice is grounded in a warm, collaborative, and holistic approach, ensuring that each person feels heard, validated, and understood.
Over the years I have worked extensively with trauma, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, adjustment difficulties, stress, OCD, Bullying/Abuse, TAC and Worksafe.
Looking for a counsellor or seeking help can be a very vulnerable time. My practice is informed by my own journey of healing and recovery. I focus on creating safety and trust, to be able to hold a healing space for you. If you’re interested in working together, I offer a 30 minute initial consultation free of charge so we can have a chat and see if I am the right fit for you.
Looking for a counsellor or seeking help can be a very vulnerable time. My practice is informed by my own journey of healing and recovery. I focus on creating safety and trust, to be able to hold a healing space for you. If you’re interested in working together, I offer a 30 minute initial consultation free of charge so we can have a chat and see if I am the right fit for you.
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent and TGS Affirmative Practice (Allies Welcome!) is client centred, culturally inclusive, recovery and strengths based and trauma informed. We provide a non judgemental calm/alert environment to enhance emotional, physical and psychological safety. Increasing your 'Window of Tolerance' to be more present, regulate your emotions and your capacity to process, reflect and communicate yourself during Therapy.
They/Them/Us Mental Health & Well-Being LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent and TGS Affirmative Practice (Allies Welcome!) is client centred, culturally inclusive, recovery and strengths based and trauma informed. We provide a non judgemental calm/alert environment to enhance emotional, physical and psychological safety. Increasing your 'Window of Tolerance' to be more present, regulate your emotions and your capacity to process, reflect and communicate yourself during Therapy.
Life can sometimes feel confusing or out of sync — whether you’re facing anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, or simply feeling uncertain about what’s next. Therapy can be a space for curiosity and growth: a chance to better understand yourself, deepen emotional intelligence, or live with greater authenticity and connection. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and move toward clarity, ease and flourishing.
Life can sometimes feel confusing or out of sync — whether you’re facing anxiety, low mood, relationship challenges, or simply feeling uncertain about what’s next. Therapy can be a space for curiosity and growth: a chance to better understand yourself, deepen emotional intelligence, or live with greater authenticity and connection. Whatever brings you here, therapy offers a supportive space to pause, reflect, and move toward clarity, ease and flourishing.
My ideal client is a leader — a Pastor, executive, or senior manager — who has given everything to their role, only to find themselves burnt out, betrayed, or quietly falling apart. They've experienced abuse, toxic organisational culture, or trauma they haven't yet named. They're high-functioning on the outside, isolated on the inside. They want to be believed, understood, and helped to rebuild — without losing themselves in the process. They're ready to do the hard work, and they need someone who truly gets the cost of leadership.
My ideal client is a leader — a Pastor, executive, or senior manager — who has given everything to their role, only to find themselves burnt out, betrayed, or quietly falling apart. They've experienced abuse, toxic organisational culture, or trauma they haven't yet named. They're high-functioning on the outside, isolated on the inside. They want to be believed, understood, and helped to rebuild — without losing themselves in the process. They're ready to do the hard work, and they need someone who truly gets the cost of leadership.
I am particularly interested in working with late teens and adults, providing support for PTSD and trauma, anxiety and depression, alcohol- and other drug-related problems / addictions, relationship issues, and men’s and women's health concerns.
I have experience working with late adolescents, and young and older adults with a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety alcohol and other drug-related problems / addictions, parenthood, identity and relationship issues. I am an EMDR and Schema therapist who also uses an integrated approach including elements of CBT, ACT and mindfulness.
I am particularly interested in working with late teens and adults, providing support for PTSD and trauma, anxiety and depression, alcohol- and other drug-related problems / addictions, relationship issues, and men’s and women's health concerns.
I have experience working with late adolescents, and young and older adults with a range of concerns including trauma, anxiety alcohol and other drug-related problems / addictions, parenthood, identity and relationship issues. I am an EMDR and Schema therapist who also uses an integrated approach including elements of CBT, ACT and mindfulness.
Hi, I’m Lara (she/her), a registered psychologist and proud queer woman of trans experience, dedicated to supporting individuals across diverse genders, sexualities, and neurotypes. With lived experience within kink, queer, and poly/RA communities, I bring a deeply affirming, intersectional lens to my practice, understanding firsthand the impact of stigma, marginalisation, and systemic barriers on mental health. I am committed to providing trauma-informed, client-led, strengths-based care that celebrates neurodiversity and fosters authentic self-expression.
Hi, I’m Lara (she/her), a registered psychologist and proud queer woman of trans experience, dedicated to supporting individuals across diverse genders, sexualities, and neurotypes. With lived experience within kink, queer, and poly/RA communities, I bring a deeply affirming, intersectional lens to my practice, understanding firsthand the impact of stigma, marginalisation, and systemic barriers on mental health. I am committed to providing trauma-informed, client-led, strengths-based care that celebrates neurodiversity and fosters authentic self-expression.
Deeper Potential (Dan Van der Pluym) is a mental health and wellbeing coaching service specialising in helping adults with ADHD implement habits, systems and strategies to better manage their time, energy and attention. By implementing these elements people find a renewed sense of balance in their lives. Dan also specialises in working with people who have experienced burnout, failure, lost motivation and hope, to help them build a renewed sense of energy, hope, purpose and meaning in their lives.
Deeper Potential (Dan Van der Pluym) is a mental health and wellbeing coaching service specialising in helping adults with ADHD implement habits, systems and strategies to better manage their time, energy and attention. By implementing these elements people find a renewed sense of balance in their lives. Dan also specialises in working with people who have experienced burnout, failure, lost motivation and hope, to help them build a renewed sense of energy, hope, purpose and meaning in their lives.
Individual, Couples, Group Work, Intimate Partner Violence, Family Violence, Abusive Behaviours, Anger Management, VOCAT, Grief Loss and Trauma, Mandated and Voluntary Clients, Suicidality, Mental Health - Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, AOD and Other Addictions, Sexual Health, Sexual Pleasure and Sexual Concerns, Gender identity, and Clin Supervision.
Hi, my name is Traci from Healing Mindz. I am a counsellor, sexologist and clinical supervisor with experience working with clients who have been in the same place you are. I provide the space for you to focus on your 'stuckness' and to safely sit in the 'uncomfortableness'. Does trauma, guilt, anxiety and anger hold you back from living? Maybe your relationship needs a jump start and intimacy no longer exists. Life can be hard sometimes but you don't have to do it on your own. I am here to walk with you along your journey. There is a way forward.
Individual, Couples, Group Work, Intimate Partner Violence, Family Violence, Abusive Behaviours, Anger Management, VOCAT, Grief Loss and Trauma, Mandated and Voluntary Clients, Suicidality, Mental Health - Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, AOD and Other Addictions, Sexual Health, Sexual Pleasure and Sexual Concerns, Gender identity, and Clin Supervision.
Hi, my name is Traci from Healing Mindz. I am a counsellor, sexologist and clinical supervisor with experience working with clients who have been in the same place you are. I provide the space for you to focus on your 'stuckness' and to safely sit in the 'uncomfortableness'. Does trauma, guilt, anxiety and anger hold you back from living? Maybe your relationship needs a jump start and intimacy no longer exists. Life can be hard sometimes but you don't have to do it on your own. I am here to walk with you along your journey. There is a way forward.
I have 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
I have 20 years experience with complex mental health issues across the age spectrum. I offer a kind, empathetic service to families and individuals using my skills as a family therapist and mental health clinician. I welcome individuals and families who represent marginalised communities, (neurodiverse, LGBTQIA, culturally diverse, and anyone who has ever been “othered”) and provide a service that is inclusive and affirming whilst utilising an anti racist and decolonized lens.
I bring passion and enthusiasm to my work and enjoy working with adolescents and adults presenting with a diverse range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, substance use, self-harm, mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions and grief and loss.
Through my years of practice, I have developed an interest in working with complex trauma resulting from abuse, neglect (physical/emotional), exposure to violence/ substance use, bullying, exploitation or marginalization. I utilize a variety of approaches including, psychodynamic and EMDR, which are tailored based on individual needs
I bring passion and enthusiasm to my work and enjoy working with adolescents and adults presenting with a diverse range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, substance use, self-harm, mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions and grief and loss.
Through my years of practice, I have developed an interest in working with complex trauma resulting from abuse, neglect (physical/emotional), exposure to violence/ substance use, bullying, exploitation or marginalization. I utilize a variety of approaches including, psychodynamic and EMDR, which are tailored based on individual needs
These are evidence-based treatments used for working on depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, substance use, chronic pain and personality disorders.
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. I work with people to help them understand the 'bigger picture', including what might be underlying and maintaining their difficulties. I also take a skills-based to psychotherapy, with the aim of supporting people to learn practical skills which they can implement long-term. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children.
These are evidence-based treatments used for working on depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, substance use, chronic pain and personality disorders.
I take pride in working with people to support them to achieve their goals and to lead a fulfilling life. I commit to individualised and evidence-based practice, which means holding you as the client at the centre of therapeutic work whilst providing psychotherapy supported by clinical research. I work with people to help them understand the 'bigger picture', including what might be underlying and maintaining their difficulties. I also take a skills-based to psychotherapy, with the aim of supporting people to learn practical skills which they can implement long-term. I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children.
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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.