Career Guidance Counselling in Geelong, VIC

Jess is an experienced and qualified counsellor based in Geelong, who has knowledge and experience across a range of issues including anxiety, depression, burnout and self worth, as well as grief, loss and loneliness, among others.

The name of my business, Thinking Outside The Box (TOTB) says everything about my beliefs and my business. When we Think Outside The Box, our worlds become bigger. Mental ill health or mental distress causes us to focus inwards and our lives become smaller. We stop doing things because the work that goes into managing a distressing situation is exhausting. You are reading this right now because you know or feel that something is not quite right in your life. This may be something you have felt for as long as you can remember or a recent event. Doesn't matter, your here now so lets see how we can help.

Luiz is a highly-trained Counsellor with a unique skill set and approach to therapy. With a Bachelor of Business focus in Applied Psychology and a Master's degree in Counselling, he has a strong academic foundation. As a member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), Luiz is committed to providing his clients with the highest quality of care. Luiz offers a comprehensive range of therapeutic modalities. He works from a client-centred and trauma-informed integrative approach, prioritizing client safety, empowerment, collaboration, and autonomy in a therapeutic atmosphere of trust and respect.

Hi! My name is Anastasia Foster. I am a registered psychologist working with adults experiencing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, eating difficulties, relationship difficulties, career and life transitions, pregnancy concerns and grief and loss.

People seek Pat's counselling and therapeutic healing services for a variety of reasons incl: • negative experiences intruding upon life • difficulties coping panic or anxiety • feeling low or depression • sadness and grief • difficulties in relationships including break-ups • experiences of violence or abuse • Trauma e.g. car accident, a significant injury, illness, or event • low self-esteem • phobias and fears • chronic pain or fatigue • negative patterns of behaviour • medical traumas • complex trauma & PTSD • LGBTIQ+ transitioning / coming out • job loss • midlife stresses • retirement • feeling dissatisfied with life.

Senior leaders, busy professionals and creative entrepreneurs need to manage an unprecedented range of competing demands across their personal and professional lives. The pressure can be relentless, and career success can come at a high cost. Stress can have serious impacts on mental health, family relationships and physical well-being. Travel and work schedules can undermine marriages/partnerships and parenting. It makes sense to invest in your resilience, wellbeing and self care because resilient leaders achieve more.