Addiction Counselling in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
My specialisation is sex and love addiction.
With a background in healthcare and education I bring broad experience to my counselling. I have a particular interest in addictions and have specific training in this area. I can offer EMDR for trauma, Schema Therapy, have Gottman Method training for marriage counselling,
My specialisation is sex and love addiction.
With a background in healthcare and education I bring broad experience to my counselling. I have a particular interest in addictions and have specific training in this area. I can offer EMDR for trauma, Schema Therapy, have Gottman Method training for marriage counselling,
I work with adults with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction and mood disorders.
Individual and couples therapy. I'm a Clinical Psychologist that helps individuals and couples navigate challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships. My approach is person centered, and I have a non-judgmental approach.
I help individuals cultivate self-compassion towards themselves, developing a more positive self-image and enhancing resilience in their daily lives. I work with couples to help manage conflict in healthier ways, rebuild trust, commitment, and help regain their fondness and admiration for one another.
I work with adults with anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, addiction and mood disorders.
Individual and couples therapy. I'm a Clinical Psychologist that helps individuals and couples navigate challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships. My approach is person centered, and I have a non-judgmental approach.
I help individuals cultivate self-compassion towards themselves, developing a more positive self-image and enhancing resilience in their daily lives. I work with couples to help manage conflict in healthier ways, rebuild trust, commitment, and help regain their fondness and admiration for one another.
My areas of expertise are addiction issues, childhood and family trauma and conflict, relationship and attachment issues, nervous system re-regulation (the Polyvagal approach) and group work/group therapy.
I am a creative and collaborative clinician with a practice wisdom that has developed over twenty-five years in clinical and public health roles working with individuals, kids and teens, couples and groups, ranging across Alcohol & Other Drug, Oncology Hospital Social Work, Hospital Mental Health and Juvenile Justice sectors as well as in private practice.
My areas of expertise are addiction issues, childhood and family trauma and conflict, relationship and attachment issues, nervous system re-regulation (the Polyvagal approach) and group work/group therapy.
I am a creative and collaborative clinician with a practice wisdom that has developed over twenty-five years in clinical and public health roles working with individuals, kids and teens, couples and groups, ranging across Alcohol & Other Drug, Oncology Hospital Social Work, Hospital Mental Health and Juvenile Justice sectors as well as in private practice.
I'm an Addiction Specialist, who offers Specialised Counselling, General Counselling and Christian Counselling.
My passion is to help individuals and their families connect through the crisis of addiction and recovery. I also offer Clinical Supervision, Relationship Counselling and Generalised Counselling dealing with issues including mental health, grief & loss, life transitions, men’s issues, pornography addiction, work & relational stress and family therapy.
I'm an Addiction Specialist, who offers Specialised Counselling, General Counselling and Christian Counselling.
My passion is to help individuals and their families connect through the crisis of addiction and recovery. I also offer Clinical Supervision, Relationship Counselling and Generalised Counselling dealing with issues including mental health, grief & loss, life transitions, men’s issues, pornography addiction, work & relational stress and family therapy.
Awombda has extensive experience working with anxiety and depression, PTSD, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties and substance use issues.
Balancing challenge and support Awombda incorporates somatic experiencing, art therapy, DBT, strengths based approach and mindfulness into her practice. “I hope to offer my clients an alternative experience by supporting them to find a sense of freedom from the patterns of the past”.
Awombda has extensive experience working with anxiety and depression, PTSD, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties and substance use issues.
Balancing challenge and support Awombda incorporates somatic experiencing, art therapy, DBT, strengths based approach and mindfulness into her practice. “I hope to offer my clients an alternative experience by supporting them to find a sense of freedom from the patterns of the past”.
We may feel overwhelmed with negative thoughts and memories from our past and fears about the future. Often no amount of arguing with ourselves seems to help. Maybe you've tried therapy before but the underlying issues are still there.
With the right therapies, we can be free from the past's hold on our future.
Everyone is different. Our past experiences, personalities, and situations are different. There isn't one therapy that will meet everyone's need.
As an experienced Counsellor, EMDR Practitioner and a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I can work with you to resolve your issues. and get your life back on track.
We may feel overwhelmed with negative thoughts and memories from our past and fears about the future. Often no amount of arguing with ourselves seems to help. Maybe you've tried therapy before but the underlying issues are still there.
With the right therapies, we can be free from the past's hold on our future.
Everyone is different. Our past experiences, personalities, and situations are different. There isn't one therapy that will meet everyone's need.
As an experienced Counsellor, EMDR Practitioner and a Clinical Hypnotherapist, I can work with you to resolve your issues. and get your life back on track.
I’m a counsellor with over 13 years of professional experience and personal lived experience in mental health and substance use.
I offer evidence-based, trauma-informed support for individuals and couples. I draw on approaches like CBT, DBT, and the Gottman Method and my style is practical and compassionate, not overly clinical, but grounded in strong therapeutic foundations to work towards improving relationships, emotional regulation, communication, and overall wellbeing.
I’m a counsellor with over 13 years of professional experience and personal lived experience in mental health and substance use.
I offer evidence-based, trauma-informed support for individuals and couples. I draw on approaches like CBT, DBT, and the Gottman Method and my style is practical and compassionate, not overly clinical, but grounded in strong therapeutic foundations to work towards improving relationships, emotional regulation, communication, and overall wellbeing.
I'm passionate about working with adults who experience challenges with addiction, PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
Perhaps you’re feeling disconnected or overwhelmed by your emotions, struggling with past experiences, or finding it hard to break out of old habits. You might be trying to manage stress better, make changes to your alcohol or substance use, or, improve your relationships. Whatever your goal, I'm eclectic and evidenced based in my approach.
I'm passionate about working with adults who experience challenges with addiction, PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues.
Perhaps you’re feeling disconnected or overwhelmed by your emotions, struggling with past experiences, or finding it hard to break out of old habits. You might be trying to manage stress better, make changes to your alcohol or substance use, or, improve your relationships. Whatever your goal, I'm eclectic and evidenced based in my approach.
I work with individuals and families facing challenges related to substance use, trauma, and emotional well-being.
I’m an experienced AOD Counsellor with a Master’s in Counselling and training in ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Family Therapy. I offer holistic, compassionate support tailored to each person’s needs, helping clients navigate challenges, heal from trauma, and build lasting resilience.
I work with individuals and families facing challenges related to substance use, trauma, and emotional well-being.
I’m an experienced AOD Counsellor with a Master’s in Counselling and training in ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, and Family Therapy. I offer holistic, compassionate support tailored to each person’s needs, helping clients navigate challenges, heal from trauma, and build lasting resilience.
She works with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, childhood trauma, addiction, self-esteem and grief.
Ingrid is registered psychologist who provides in person therapy to clients in Melbourne and online therapy to clients Australia wide. In therapy, the environment Ingrid creates is compassionate, animated and genuine. She enjoys building long-lasting and meaningful connections with clients, knowing that this can be a catalyst for a successful experience in therapy. Ingrid is specifically interested in clients who present with developmental/relational-trauma and utilises her knowledge of attachment theory and family systems to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
She works with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, childhood trauma, addiction, self-esteem and grief.
Ingrid is registered psychologist who provides in person therapy to clients in Melbourne and online therapy to clients Australia wide. In therapy, the environment Ingrid creates is compassionate, animated and genuine. She enjoys building long-lasting and meaningful connections with clients, knowing that this can be a catalyst for a successful experience in therapy. Ingrid is specifically interested in clients who present with developmental/relational-trauma and utilises her knowledge of attachment theory and family systems to help clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves.
I have experienced with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, adjustment problems and relationship concerns.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
I have experienced with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, adjustment problems and relationship concerns.
I am passionate to help clients overcome their challenges and take meaningful steps toward a better future. By exploring clients' internal conflicts and working on underlying vulnerabilities, I assist clients in finding ways together to alleviate or solve them.
As a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), my focus is on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed, struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with drug and alcohol use, or trying to support someone with substance use issues.
My ability to empathize with you comes from my genuine understanding of life's difficulties. I approach my work with a gentle, compassionate, and non-judgmental attitude. I empower clients to honour their strengths and resilience and utilize their minds, bodies and souls as resources for awareness, understanding, emotional regulation, and re-connection.
As a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), my focus is on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed, struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with drug and alcohol use, or trying to support someone with substance use issues.
My ability to empathize with you comes from my genuine understanding of life's difficulties. I approach my work with a gentle, compassionate, and non-judgmental attitude. I empower clients to honour their strengths and resilience and utilize their minds, bodies and souls as resources for awareness, understanding, emotional regulation, and re-connection.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist who has experience and knowledge in a variety of areas including mood/affective disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, forensic mental health, substance use, anger management, and trauma.
Maybe you have decided that it’s time to quit drinking and you are seeking help with how to achieve this. Alternatively, maybe you've decided that you still want to drink at social events, but you want to cut down on your alcohol use. No matter what your individual goals are, I will work with you, so that you find our sessions meaningful and useful.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist who has experience and knowledge in a variety of areas including mood/affective disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, forensic mental health, substance use, anger management, and trauma.
Maybe you have decided that it’s time to quit drinking and you are seeking help with how to achieve this. Alternatively, maybe you've decided that you still want to drink at social events, but you want to cut down on your alcohol use. No matter what your individual goals are, I will work with you, so that you find our sessions meaningful and useful.
My work in therapy includes experience in a range of emotional and psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (OCD, panic & generalised anxiety), trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma of historical sexual abuse and childhood trauma), relationship issues and personality disorders (such as BPD); as well as addiction problems (e.g. substance abuse, gambling, and pornography).
I have special interest in anxiety disorders - OCD, panic, social anxiety and PTSD. I have also completed my endorsement as a Counselling Psychologist with AHPRA. NOTE: I am no longer providing face to face sessions in the Gippsland area.
My work in therapy includes experience in a range of emotional and psychological issues including depression, anxiety disorders (OCD, panic & generalised anxiety), trauma and PTSD (including complex trauma of historical sexual abuse and childhood trauma), relationship issues and personality disorders (such as BPD); as well as addiction problems (e.g. substance abuse, gambling, and pornography).
I have special interest in anxiety disorders - OCD, panic, social anxiety and PTSD. I have also completed my endorsement as a Counselling Psychologist with AHPRA. NOTE: I am no longer providing face to face sessions in the Gippsland area.
I am a registered nurse and psychotherapist offering weekly therapy, counselling, and consultation for individuals navigating mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, or difficult life experiences.
I provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred treatment, with particular attention to each individual's own way of speaking and making sense of their experience.
At the same time, my work is rooted in a psychoanalytic orientation: I listen for the unconscious logic shaping experience, and for what might emerge in the act of speaking.
I am a registered nurse and psychotherapist offering weekly therapy, counselling, and consultation for individuals navigating mental health challenges, substance use, trauma, or difficult life experiences.
I provide recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and person-centred treatment, with particular attention to each individual's own way of speaking and making sense of their experience.
At the same time, my work is rooted in a psychoanalytic orientation: I listen for the unconscious logic shaping experience, and for what might emerge in the act of speaking.
Edward Pascoe
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Edward is a clinical psychologist and Board-approved supervisor based in Melbourne, working primarily in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Addiction, LGBTQ+ issues, Burnout, and Relationship Difficulties.
Areas of interest include: Depression and other mood disorders, Anxiety (panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder), Stress and Burnout, Relationship and Martial Difficulties, Sexual Health Difficulties (performance and erectile concerns), LGBTQ+ issues, Anger Management and Addiction (pornography, sex work, alcohol, social media, video gaming, agambling).
Edward is a clinical psychologist and Board-approved supervisor based in Melbourne, working primarily in the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Addiction, LGBTQ+ issues, Burnout, and Relationship Difficulties.
Areas of interest include: Depression and other mood disorders, Anxiety (panic attacks, generalised anxiety disorder), Stress and Burnout, Relationship and Martial Difficulties, Sexual Health Difficulties (performance and erectile concerns), LGBTQ+ issues, Anger Management and Addiction (pornography, sex work, alcohol, social media, video gaming, agambling).
Have you found yourself stuck in cycles of anxiety, challenging relationship patterns, low self-worth, burnout, or addiction?
I take holistic approach to therapy, integrating evidence-based modalities such as ACT, DBT, EFT and Somatic Therapy. Our sessions will be personalised and conversational, helping you deepen self-awareness, gently shift patterns, and nurture ongoing healing and growth. I also offer expertise in codependency and family addiction support.
Have you found yourself stuck in cycles of anxiety, challenging relationship patterns, low self-worth, burnout, or addiction?
I take holistic approach to therapy, integrating evidence-based modalities such as ACT, DBT, EFT and Somatic Therapy. Our sessions will be personalised and conversational, helping you deepen self-awareness, gently shift patterns, and nurture ongoing healing and growth. I also offer expertise in codependency and family addiction support.
ASV is Governed by a board of directors who in response to an identified community need, established a recovery focused substance abuse treatment & addiction rehabilitation service in Melbourne, Victoria.
ASV provides genuine opportunities for positive change for any person experiencing challenges related to Drug and Alcohol addiction. The ASV addiction treatment & rehabilitation process provides evidenced based Drug & Alcohol treatment and rehab programs across Melbourne, Victoria.
ASV is Governed by a board of directors who in response to an identified community need, established a recovery focused substance abuse treatment & addiction rehabilitation service in Melbourne, Victoria.
ASV provides genuine opportunities for positive change for any person experiencing challenges related to Drug and Alcohol addiction. The ASV addiction treatment & rehabilitation process provides evidenced based Drug & Alcohol treatment and rehab programs across Melbourne, Victoria.
I work to overcome blocks that hold you back, be it from trauma, mental illness, addiction, relationships, disability or unconscious patterns.
I am a compassionate and creative Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist, who is Jungian and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed. Using an approach of creative curiosity, we will explore your story to understand outdated and limiting defences and behaviours, to develop conscious alternatives that better suit your current life. Unconscious patterns affect how we think, feel and act, inhibiting our ability to live fully and authentically. With over 25 years experience, I offer a gentle, supportive, flexible and creative approach to explore the deeper layers of your inner world, and move toward meaningful change.
I work to overcome blocks that hold you back, be it from trauma, mental illness, addiction, relationships, disability or unconscious patterns.
I am a compassionate and creative Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist, who is Jungian and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed. Using an approach of creative curiosity, we will explore your story to understand outdated and limiting defences and behaviours, to develop conscious alternatives that better suit your current life. Unconscious patterns affect how we think, feel and act, inhibiting our ability to live fully and authentically. With over 25 years experience, I offer a gentle, supportive, flexible and creative approach to explore the deeper layers of your inner world, and move toward meaningful change.
Ellie has experience working with teenagers and adults and much of her work has involved working with people who are experiencing a range of difficulties such as: addiction, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life adjustments, relationship difficulties, personality disorders and trauma.
Ellie is a psychologist who views the therapeutic relationship as central to effective therapy. Ellie works towards fostering long-lasting change by exploring how past experiences shape present behaviour. Through the therapeutic relationship, Ellie helps her clients uncover and understand deep-seated patterns, guiding her client's towards transforming these patterns into healthier ways of being.
Ellie has experience working with teenagers and adults and much of her work has involved working with people who are experiencing a range of difficulties such as: addiction, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, life adjustments, relationship difficulties, personality disorders and trauma.
Ellie is a psychologist who views the therapeutic relationship as central to effective therapy. Ellie works towards fostering long-lasting change by exploring how past experiences shape present behaviour. Through the therapeutic relationship, Ellie helps her clients uncover and understand deep-seated patterns, guiding her client's towards transforming these patterns into healthier ways of being.
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Addiction Counsellors
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.