Child Counselling in Geelong, VIC

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Dionne J Hose
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Geelong, VIC 3220
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.
(03) 4236 1413 View (03) 4236 1413
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Healing Strong Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Online Only
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.
(03) 4238 2773 View (03) 4238 2773
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Dr Renee Cachia
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
(02) 6188 7018 View (02) 6188 7018
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Tessa Andrews
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Geelong, VIC 3220
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.
(03) 4238 2000 View (03) 4238 2000
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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.
(03) 4237 7333 View (03) 4237 7333
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Claire Manton
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(03) 4236 3679 View (03) 4236 3679
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Jeannie Ward
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(03) 4240 4978 View (03) 4240 4978
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Shubha Gokhale
Psychotherapist, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
(03) 4240 3332 View (03) 4240 3332
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Ros de Virieux
Counsellor, AASW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
(03) 6361 2689 View (03) 6361 2689
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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.
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The Horse's Heartbeat
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
(03) 9344 1606 View (03) 9344 1606
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Nicole Rodriguez
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
(03) 4233 2923 View (03) 4233 2923
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Bloom Well-being
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
(03) 5316 7205 View (03) 5316 7205
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Dr Amber Kelly
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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.
0401 486 770 View 0401 486 770
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Tina Corcoran
Psychotherapist
Verified Verified
Online Only
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.
(03) 8657 9464 View (03) 8657 9464
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First Nations Healing Practitioners PTY LTD
Verified Verified
Online Only
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
(03) 7303 3194 View (03) 7303 3194
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Julie Yeo Counselling
Counsellor, MC, AAFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Geelong, VIC 3220
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.
(03) 4237 9937 View (03) 4237 9937
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Calm Minds Clinic
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Online Only
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.
(03) 4233 6470 View (03) 4233 6470
Darren Riggon
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
Verified Verified
Geelong, VIC 3220
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".
(03) 8824 9924 View (03) 8824 9924
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Victoria McIntyre
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Serves Area
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
(03) 4233 0828 View (03) 4233 0828
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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.