Child Counselling in Geelong, VIC
Dionne seeks to connect with clients and encourage them to develop inner connections to their own child and adult self.
Dionne utilises a range of strategies to provide trauma-informed support for young people, adults and families impacted by mental health issues, family violence, childhood trauma, sexual assault, suicide and suicide ideation.
Dionne seeks to connect with clients and encourage them to develop inner connections to their own child and adult self.
Dionne utilises a range of strategies to provide trauma-informed support for young people, adults and families impacted by mental health issues, family violence, childhood trauma, sexual assault, suicide and suicide ideation.
I specialise in counselling for children and adolescents, and also work with adults.
I have had great success with online and phone counselling for children and young people, incorporating talk, narrative, interactive play and art therapy, as well as online and phone talk therapy for adults. I have extensive knowledge and history working with family violence, trauma, mental health, change/transitions, and with people from diverse cultures.
I specialise in counselling for children and adolescents, and also work with adults.
I have had great success with online and phone counselling for children and young people, incorporating talk, narrative, interactive play and art therapy, as well as online and phone talk therapy for adults. I have extensive knowledge and history working with family violence, trauma, mental health, change/transitions, and with people from diverse cultures.
Dr Renee is an experienced psychologist, board-approved supervisor, and the founder of Inner Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology Practice.
Dr Renee Cachia has extensive experience and a range of therapeutic skills and approaches, from cognitive-behavioural therapies, mindfulness-based therapies, early behavioural intervention, play-based therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and having had developed her own programs, she takes a compassionate and client-centred approach to every family.
Dr Renee is an experienced psychologist, board-approved supervisor, and the founder of Inner Child, Adolescent and Family Psychology Practice.
Dr Renee Cachia has extensive experience and a range of therapeutic skills and approaches, from cognitive-behavioural therapies, mindfulness-based therapies, early behavioural intervention, play-based therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and having had developed her own programs, she takes a compassionate and client-centred approach to every family.
Tessa works with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and behavioural issues.
Tessa is an Educational & Developmental Psychologist who offers therapy and assessments using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and play therapy. She tailors her support to each individual's needs, offering neurodiversity-affirming care that respects every child's unique strengths.
Tessa works with children, adolescents, and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional regulation challenges, autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and behavioural issues.
Tessa is an Educational & Developmental Psychologist who offers therapy and assessments using evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and play therapy. She tailors her support to each individual's needs, offering neurodiversity-affirming care that respects every child's unique strengths.
Abbey Rietschel - Endeavour Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Abbey is particularly interested in working with children, adolescents, and their families.
Abbey has experience supporting those with a range of mental health difficulties and learning differences. Abbey utilises a range of therapy approaches to ensure each individual is working towards their goals including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and more.
Abbey is particularly interested in working with children, adolescents, and their families.
Abbey has experience supporting those with a range of mental health difficulties and learning differences. Abbey utilises a range of therapy approaches to ensure each individual is working towards their goals including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and more.
I work with school-aged children, adolescents and adults experiencing stress, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and relationship difficulties.
I can support you to work through challenges, attend to feeling states (in both body and mind), and transform thoughts and behaviours that have become problematic for you. I can help you find new ways of being in relationship with others, while also cultivating a positive relationship with your self.
I work with school-aged children, adolescents and adults experiencing stress, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and relationship difficulties.
I can support you to work through challenges, attend to feeling states (in both body and mind), and transform thoughts and behaviours that have become problematic for you. I can help you find new ways of being in relationship with others, while also cultivating a positive relationship with your self.
Hello, my name is Jeannie and I am a clinical social worker specialising in child parent psychotherapy.
At intake I will make recommendations on how we can work collaboratively together, this will include your goals and your voice. You are the expert in your life, I am here to work collaboratively with you. Exploring ways to understand your experience / story and then move forward and create change.
Hello, my name is Jeannie and I am a clinical social worker specialising in child parent psychotherapy.
At intake I will make recommendations on how we can work collaboratively together, this will include your goals and your voice. You are the expert in your life, I am here to work collaboratively with you. Exploring ways to understand your experience / story and then move forward and create change.
I work face to face with children, adolescents and adults in my practice in Geelong and offer telehealth counselling to adults via Skype and telephone.
I work with children and adolescents and this includes some supportive work with parents. I am experienced in working with adults who have had traumatic experiences and lifelong challenges with anxiety and depression. I work mainly in a psychoanalytic way, which means working without pre-conceived ideas of how you are or should be. What helps is surprising.
I work face to face with children, adolescents and adults in my practice in Geelong and offer telehealth counselling to adults via Skype and telephone.
I work with children and adolescents and this includes some supportive work with parents. I am experienced in working with adults who have had traumatic experiences and lifelong challenges with anxiety and depression. I work mainly in a psychoanalytic way, which means working without pre-conceived ideas of how you are or should be. What helps is surprising.
I have worked with men, women, children and families, including people from different backgrounds such as Military personal, veterans and their families, Indigenous language groups, migrants and humanitarian entrants, and prisoners, just to name a few.
My primary focus is Men's Mental Health. I am able to provide a unique individual approach to help men overcome the impact of their mental health, drugs and alcohol, relationship difficulties or anger management issues, so they can live a full life. I am able to assist women understand their man and address those issues impacting on their relationship.
I have worked with men, women, children and families, including people from different backgrounds such as Military personal, veterans and their families, Indigenous language groups, migrants and humanitarian entrants, and prisoners, just to name a few.
My primary focus is Men's Mental Health. I am able to provide a unique individual approach to help men overcome the impact of their mental health, drugs and alcohol, relationship difficulties or anger management issues, so they can live a full life. I am able to assist women understand their man and address those issues impacting on their relationship.
Chris Long Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children in both public and private settings.
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 have experience working with across the lifespan, and use treatments including: CBT, DBT, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), and mindfulness-based approaches. These are treatments used for working on depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, substance use, chronic pain and personality disorders.
I have experience working with adults, adolescents and children in both public and private settings.
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 have experience working with across the lifespan, and use treatments including: CBT, DBT, Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), and mindfulness-based approaches. These are treatments used for working on depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, ADHD, substance use, chronic pain and personality disorders.
Andrea is an experienced, compassionate and empathetic social worker who is passionate about supporting women, children and adolescents to live their lives in the most fulfilling way possible.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) are types of experiential horse interactions where horses play an active role in the therapeutic and/or learning process. They offer the opportunity for participants to learn about themselves and others through activities with horses.
Andrea is an experienced, compassionate and empathetic social worker who is passionate about supporting women, children and adolescents to live their lives in the most fulfilling way possible.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) are types of experiential horse interactions where horses play an active role in the therapeutic and/or learning process. They offer the opportunity for participants to learn about themselves and others through activities with horses.
As a Registered Counsellor, I am dedicated to assisting individuals in the community, particularly children and their families.
At Paediatric & Family Therapy, we prioritize establishing a trusting and collaborative bond with our clients. Creating a warm and supportive environment encourages open communication and provides a safe space for healing. Our areas of focus are Anxiety, Changes in Family Dynamics, Coping Strategies, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Loss/Grief, and Stress.
As a Registered Counsellor, I am dedicated to assisting individuals in the community, particularly children and their families.
At Paediatric & Family Therapy, we prioritize establishing a trusting and collaborative bond with our clients. Creating a warm and supportive environment encourages open communication and provides a safe space for healing. Our areas of focus are Anxiety, Changes in Family Dynamics, Coping Strategies, Depression, Emotional Regulation, Loss/Grief, and Stress.
I have over 7 years experience supporting people of all ages, from children to adolescents, adults and families, specifically in relation to the impact of complex trauma.
Are you struggling to connect with yourself or others? Maybe you’re feeling disconnected from your emotions or body, or carrying the weight of past trauma? At Bloom Well-being, we specialise in helping those who’ve faced difficult childhoods, abusive relationships, or life-altering experiences. Our compassionate team is dedicated to creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. We believe you are the expert of your own story, and we’re here to support you on your healing journey with warmth, respect, and professional care.
I have over 7 years experience supporting people of all ages, from children to adolescents, adults and families, specifically in relation to the impact of complex trauma.
Are you struggling to connect with yourself or others? Maybe you’re feeling disconnected from your emotions or body, or carrying the weight of past trauma? At Bloom Well-being, we specialise in helping those who’ve faced difficult childhoods, abusive relationships, or life-altering experiences. Our compassionate team is dedicated to creating a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. We believe you are the expert of your own story, and we’re here to support you on your healing journey with warmth, respect, and professional care.
She has over 16 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families across public and private sectors.
Amber is passionate about improving the mental health of her clients using evidence-based practice and a warm, engaging interpersonal style. Amber has completed research in the areas of self-concept, subjective well-being and quality of life. She uses this expertise to guide her work in supporting individuals to build a stronger and healthier self.
She has over 16 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families across public and private sectors.
Amber is passionate about improving the mental health of her clients using evidence-based practice and a warm, engaging interpersonal style. Amber has completed research in the areas of self-concept, subjective well-being and quality of life. She uses this expertise to guide her work in supporting individuals to build a stronger and healthier self.
My goal as a Creative Counsellor is to assist my clients of all ages to gain a quality of life that is enriched with possibilities, and to embrace change with more confidence and mindfulness. It is my intention for you to gain a sense of worth, and to explore these feelings together one step at a time through engagement with creative experiences on offer. No artistic skills are needed to experience the positive effects Art Therapy can offer. It is centred around your own interests, and what is resonating with you in the present moment, while we discover and clarify the issues at hand in a safe and therapeutic environment.
My goal as a Creative Counsellor is to assist my clients of all ages to gain a quality of life that is enriched with possibilities, and to embrace change with more confidence and mindfulness. It is my intention for you to gain a sense of worth, and to explore these feelings together one step at a time through engagement with creative experiences on offer. No artistic skills are needed to experience the positive effects Art Therapy can offer. It is centred around your own interests, and what is resonating with you in the present moment, while we discover and clarify the issues at hand in a safe and therapeutic environment.
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LJ is a proud Blak woman from the Quandamooka and Wiradjuri Nations. She's a Counselor, Educator, and First Nations Healing Practitioner who works from an anti-oppressive, intersectional perspective. Her approach values the client-therapist relationship. LJ offers affordable, accessible, and collaborative counseling, fostering an environment of compassion and cultural safety. Together, clients and practitioners embark on a learning journey
LJ is a proud Blak woman from the Quandamooka and Wiradjuri Nations. She's a Counselor, Educator, and First Nations Healing Practitioner who works from an anti-oppressive, intersectional perspective. Her approach values the client-therapist relationship. LJ offers affordable, accessible, and collaborative counseling, fostering an environment of compassion and cultural safety. Together, clients and practitioners embark on a learning journey
Julie is a polyvagal informed therapist and has 20 years of experience working with families, couples, and individuals, 9 of these specifically in the mental health sector as a family therapist and couples counsellor. Julie uses an open, honest, and transparent approach in counselling that is delivered with warmth, compassion, and humour. Julie is an advocate for the LGBTQI+ community, providing a safe space for all. She also provides trauma training for the Blue Knot Foundation.
Julie is a polyvagal informed therapist and has 20 years of experience working with families, couples, and individuals, 9 of these specifically in the mental health sector as a family therapist and couples counsellor. Julie uses an open, honest, and transparent approach in counselling that is delivered with warmth, compassion, and humour. Julie is an advocate for the LGBTQI+ community, providing a safe space for all. She also provides trauma training for the Blue Knot Foundation.
Welcome to Calm Minds Clinic, where your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our clinicians have a vast amount of experience in treating a range of concerns, whether it be: depression, anxiety, personality, trauma, drug and alcohol or relationship issues that you're facing, we wish to support you in being a happier, healthier, you.
Welcome to Calm Minds Clinic, where your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. Our clinicians have a vast amount of experience in treating a range of concerns, whether it be: depression, anxiety, personality, trauma, drug and alcohol or relationship issues that you're facing, we wish to support you in being a happier, healthier, you.
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 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 support individuals who have experienced physical, emotional, psychological, systemic, generational, cultural, financial and sexual abuse, as well as individuals who are experiencing mental health concerns. Using a holistic and strength based approach when supporting individuals along their recovery journey and draws from a range of evidence based therapeutic approaches including but not limited to Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR at an Advanced Training level), person-centred therapy, solutions-focused therapy, polyvagal theory and cognitive behavioural therapy
I support individuals who have experienced physical, emotional, psychological, systemic, generational, cultural, financial and sexual abuse, as well as individuals who are experiencing mental health concerns. Using a holistic and strength based approach when supporting individuals along their recovery journey and draws from a range of evidence based therapeutic approaches including but not limited to Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR at an Advanced Training level), person-centred therapy, solutions-focused therapy, polyvagal theory and cognitive behavioural therapy
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Child Counsellors
Child psychologists in Geelong, VIC provide mental health therapy to children and are experts in child development.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Geelong build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.
Every comprehensive review of therapy with children shows that all credible approaches, when performed by a competent mental health clinician, produce almost the same results. About half of all kids will get better. Of those that improve, 80% will show progress in a relatively short time, while the remaining 20% will need longer-term support.
The best child therapists in Geelong build great relationships with the child and the parent. They also see the child's strengths and are open to hearing the child's possible solutions to the challenges the child faces. Finally, a good therapist appreciates the child's culture and is sensitive to the values of the child's community.