Alcohol Use Counselling in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

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Gabrielle Klepfisz
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Caulfield, VIC 3162
Alternatively, maybe you've decided that you still want to drink at social events, but you want to cut down on your alcohol use.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist who has experience and knowledge in a variety of areas including mood/affective disorders, anxiety disorders, forensic mental health, substance use, anger management, and trauma. I help clients who are struggling with substance use, anxiety, depression, and/or difficult or traumatic experiences, better understand what has been going on for them, and together, we will make a plan for how best to address these concerns.
Alternatively, maybe you've decided that you still want to drink at social events, but you want to cut down on your alcohol use.
I am a clinical and forensic psychologist who has experience and knowledge in a variety of areas including mood/affective disorders, anxiety disorders, forensic mental health, substance use, anger management, and trauma. I help clients who are struggling with substance use, anxiety, depression, and/or difficult or traumatic experiences, better understand what has been going on for them, and together, we will make a plan for how best to address these concerns.
(03) 9994 1733 View (03) 9994 1733
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Let's Talk Mate
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Glen Waverley, VIC 3150
With years of experience in private practice, corrections, and community settings, I am a skilled Forensic Counsellor, Assessor, and Psychotherapist who has worked extensively with adolescents, adults, and families. 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. I recognize that these challenges can be complex and multifaceted, and I customize therapy to meet your unique needs, drawing on a range of approaches.
With years of experience in private practice, corrections, and community settings, I am a skilled Forensic Counsellor, Assessor, and Psychotherapist who has worked extensively with adolescents, adults, and families. 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. I recognize that these challenges can be complex and multifaceted, and I customize therapy to meet your unique needs, drawing on a range of approaches.
(03) 7500 5670 View (03) 7500 5670
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Laura Prior
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
Mulgrave, VIC 3170
I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed; are being held back by anxiety or depression; are concerned about their drug and/or alcohol use; or are trying to support someone with substance use issues. I understand that these issues can be complex and multifaceted. I work with people to manage their issues while learning new coping skills, building their self-esteem and capacity using their strengths in order to achieve their goals.
I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed; are being held back by anxiety or depression; are concerned about their drug and/or alcohol use; or are trying to support someone with substance use issues. I understand that these issues can be complex and multifaceted. I work with people to manage their issues while learning new coping skills, building their self-esteem and capacity using their strengths in order to achieve their goals.
(03) 8613 3470 View (03) 8613 3470
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Laura Kemppainen
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Northcote, VIC 3070
I am a psychologist and supervisor with a warm, collaborative approach and 8 years of experience working with a range of concerns. I have special interests in working with anxiety & depression, eating & body-image, trauma and family issues, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as working with women on alcohol use. I work with each person individually to identify meaningful and relevant goals and have a holistic and trauma-informed approach. With children & adolescents I work from a developmental framework incorporating play and collaboration with work with parents. I also provide supervision for other therapists.
I am a psychologist and supervisor with a warm, collaborative approach and 8 years of experience working with a range of concerns. I have special interests in working with anxiety & depression, eating & body-image, trauma and family issues, self-esteem, LGBTQIA+ clients, as well as working with women on alcohol use. I work with each person individually to identify meaningful and relevant goals and have a holistic and trauma-informed approach. With children & adolescents I work from a developmental framework incorporating play and collaboration with work with parents. I also provide supervision for other therapists.
(03) 9020 4507 View (03) 9020 4507
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Prodigal Family Services
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Newport, VIC 3015
Hi, my name is Murray. I'm an Addiction Specialist, who offers Specialized Counselling, General Counselling and Christian Counselling. With an extensive background in addictions, my knowledge of the topic reaches beyond the norm having lived my own personal experience seeking help and residential rehabilitation for a drug and alcohol addiction and deteriorating mental health as a young adult. I have over nine years’ professional experience in the Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) sector, and seven years professional experience as a counsellor, including six years living and working in a residential drug & alcohol rehabilitation centre.
Hi, my name is Murray. I'm an Addiction Specialist, who offers Specialized Counselling, General Counselling and Christian Counselling. With an extensive background in addictions, my knowledge of the topic reaches beyond the norm having lived my own personal experience seeking help and residential rehabilitation for a drug and alcohol addiction and deteriorating mental health as a young adult. I have over nine years’ professional experience in the Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) sector, and seven years professional experience as a counsellor, including six years living and working in a residential drug & alcohol rehabilitation centre.
(03) 8658 8900 View (03) 8658 8900
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Andrea Murray
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
I am a registered counsellor specialising in addictions treatment, couples counselling including betrayal trauma, and pre-marriage counselling. My specialisation is sex and love addiction. I have worked overseas in Asia for a number of years and understand adjustment struggles.
I am a registered counsellor specialising in addictions treatment, couples counselling including betrayal trauma, and pre-marriage counselling. My specialisation is sex and love addiction. I have worked overseas in Asia for a number of years and understand adjustment struggles.
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Melissa Thompson
Psychotherapist, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
Moorabbin, VIC 3189
Trying to find a therapist through an online site is a daunting task, but the fact that you're looking means that you're that much closer to feeling better. We all feel overwhelmed at times during our lives. There's no reason to feel alone. I'm here to sit beside you as we uncover and explore your inner resources together.
Trying to find a therapist through an online site is a daunting task, but the fact that you're looking means that you're that much closer to feeling better. We all feel overwhelmed at times during our lives. There's no reason to feel alone. I'm here to sit beside you as we uncover and explore your inner resources together.
(03) 7500 5860 View (03) 7500 5860
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Your Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Elsternwick, VIC 3185
Hi, I’m Franco the founder of Your Psychologist. Are you are feeling stuck in a negative cycle in your life, work or relationships? Are you have been suffering from depression and anxiety for a long time? I have an approach to to help you experience the change, relief and lightness you’re looking for. My practice is focused on schema therapy and coaching. It is designed to help you change negative life patterns. So you can tackle what's holding you back in life, career and relationships. In schema therapy and coaching, I work together with you to address and modify these deeper life patterns.
Hi, I’m Franco the founder of Your Psychologist. Are you are feeling stuck in a negative cycle in your life, work or relationships? Are you have been suffering from depression and anxiety for a long time? I have an approach to to help you experience the change, relief and lightness you’re looking for. My practice is focused on schema therapy and coaching. It is designed to help you change negative life patterns. So you can tackle what's holding you back in life, career and relationships. In schema therapy and coaching, I work together with you to address and modify these deeper life patterns.
(03) 6144 9349 View (03) 6144 9349
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Mind Matters Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Waitlist for new clients
Nasim is a recognised mental health social work provider with Medicare Australia, Work Safe and NDIS, delivering clinical social work services, counselling and psychotherapy to people with mental health disorders. Nasim has an extensive level of work experience across both public and private sectors, including for organisations such as the Victorian Government, Anglicare and HeadSpace. In recent years, Nasim has had the experience to work closely with patients from Intensive Psychiatric Units across East Melbourne as a Dual Diagnosis Counsellor. Nasim has formal training in EMDR Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and IFS Therapy.
Nasim is a recognised mental health social work provider with Medicare Australia, Work Safe and NDIS, delivering clinical social work services, counselling and psychotherapy to people with mental health disorders. Nasim has an extensive level of work experience across both public and private sectors, including for organisations such as the Victorian Government, Anglicare and HeadSpace. In recent years, Nasim has had the experience to work closely with patients from Intensive Psychiatric Units across East Melbourne as a Dual Diagnosis Counsellor. Nasim has formal training in EMDR Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and IFS Therapy.
(03) 8400 0203 View (03) 8400 0203
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Lightbulbs Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
I believe that everyone should be able to express and develop strategies in order to become happy individuals. By experiencing this ‘lightbulb’ moment, my clients are able to live their respective lives in which they feel confident, supported and independent.
I believe that everyone should be able to express and develop strategies in order to become happy individuals. By experiencing this ‘lightbulb’ moment, my clients are able to live their respective lives in which they feel confident, supported and independent.
(03) 7003 2857 View (03) 7003 2857
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Sarah Jones
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified Verified
Preston, VIC 3072
Sarah Jones is an effective therapist with over 20 years’ experience counselling adults, couples, and older adolescents (over 15 years). She is a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, and a senior clinician who has contributed to the field through training and professional development facilitation and supervision of other counsellors. Sarah approaches each client in an individual in collaborative manner. She encourage clients to work through their pain and limitations and find ways to live their lives more fully.
Sarah Jones is an effective therapist with over 20 years’ experience counselling adults, couples, and older adolescents (over 15 years). She is a Clinical Member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, and a senior clinician who has contributed to the field through training and professional development facilitation and supervision of other counsellors. Sarah approaches each client in an individual in collaborative manner. She encourage clients to work through their pain and limitations and find ways to live their lives more fully.
(03) 8338 1006 View (03) 8338 1006
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Lauren Chapman Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing across public mental health and private practice roles for over 10 years. I completed my Master of Clinical Psychology at Deakin University and I am a Board Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. I work with young people and adults aged 17 and over across a range of mental health issues including: Depression, Stress management, Adjustment difficulties, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Trauma, and Personality Disorders.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing across public mental health and private practice roles for over 10 years. I completed my Master of Clinical Psychology at Deakin University and I am a Board Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. I work with young people and adults aged 17 and over across a range of mental health issues including: Depression, Stress management, Adjustment difficulties, Grief and Loss, Anxiety, Trauma, and Personality Disorders.
(03) 7500 5836 View (03) 7500 5836
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Michaela Klabanova
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Hampton, VIC 3188
Michaela is an open-minded psychologist and psychotherapist whose approach is tailored to the needs of each particular client. She is passionate about helping people grow and achieve their full potential. Michaela predominately works with complex mental health issues including trauma, addiction and neurodiversity. Furthermore, she is passionate about men’s mental health and relationship difficulties. Her experience includes working with children, youth and adults.
Michaela is an open-minded psychologist and psychotherapist whose approach is tailored to the needs of each particular client. She is passionate about helping people grow and achieve their full potential. Michaela predominately works with complex mental health issues including trauma, addiction and neurodiversity. Furthermore, she is passionate about men’s mental health and relationship difficulties. Her experience includes working with children, youth and adults.
(03) 8797 2629 View (03) 8797 2629
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Samantha Duroska - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
You feel like you're caught in a relentless cycle of depression and anxiety. You might often wake up feeling deep dread or suddenly feel anxious without a clear reason. You're not alone, though it can feel like it. Your struggles with these feelings might have started from things that happened when you were younger, which still affect how you react today. Understanding this is an important step toward managing your emotions better.
You feel like you're caught in a relentless cycle of depression and anxiety. You might often wake up feeling deep dread or suddenly feel anxious without a clear reason. You're not alone, though it can feel like it. Your struggles with these feelings might have started from things that happened when you were younger, which still affect how you react today. Understanding this is an important step toward managing your emotions better.
(03) 8338 1208 View (03) 8338 1208
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Mind Wellbeing Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Cheltenham, VIC 3192
Jasminka Kosanovic is Director of the private practice, a trauma specialist, with more than 30 years’ experience in private and public sector. She qualified with a Master of Social Work from the University of Zagreb and had completed a Master of Global Health at Monash University. Jasminka works with first responders, and her clinical practice has been accepted by range of services including the Victims of Crime Court, the Transport Accident Commission, and Employment Assistance Programs i.e., Acacia, Access, and Converge International.
Jasminka Kosanovic is Director of the private practice, a trauma specialist, with more than 30 years’ experience in private and public sector. She qualified with a Master of Social Work from the University of Zagreb and had completed a Master of Global Health at Monash University. Jasminka works with first responders, and her clinical practice has been accepted by range of services including the Victims of Crime Court, the Transport Accident Commission, and Employment Assistance Programs i.e., Acacia, Access, and Converge International.
(02) 4504 0216 View (02) 4504 0216
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Maree Nekich
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Williamstown, VIC 3016
As a Clinical Psychologist with additional specialist training in Family Therapy Maree has undergone extensive training to help her understand, prevent and relieve distress. She has over 15yrs experience in the private & public mental health care industry where she has provided individual, couple and family therapy to clients aged 6–80yrs. Her approach respects that the needs of each client will be unique and can't be simplified by a generic diagnosis or treated in a generic way. Therefore, every client will be afforded the opportunity to be listened to deeply at their own pace and following an assessment offered tailored treatment.
As a Clinical Psychologist with additional specialist training in Family Therapy Maree has undergone extensive training to help her understand, prevent and relieve distress. She has over 15yrs experience in the private & public mental health care industry where she has provided individual, couple and family therapy to clients aged 6–80yrs. Her approach respects that the needs of each client will be unique and can't be simplified by a generic diagnosis or treated in a generic way. Therefore, every client will be afforded the opportunity to be listened to deeply at their own pace and following an assessment offered tailored treatment.
(03) 9111 2650 View (03) 9111 2650
Elizabeth Terziovski
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Essendon, VIC 3040
Liz has a broad range of clinical interests including working with clients who experience mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, trauma related emotional difficulties, self-esteem issues, loss and grief and anger issues.
Liz has a broad range of clinical interests including working with clients who experience mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders, trauma related emotional difficulties, self-esteem issues, loss and grief and anger issues.
(03) 9007 0684 View (03) 9007 0684
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Nikki Black
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Newport, VIC 3015
Life can be tough. I can help you with that. My name is Nikki. I am a dynamic and compassionate counsellor with a diverse background in healthcare (20+years). I work with individuals to navigate through various personal issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, addiction, eating disorders, self-esteem, IVF, chronic pain and more. My personal experiences, plus my down- to -earth, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach creates a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns. I am deeply passionate about helping individuals uncover their true potential and create meaningful and fulfilling lives.
Life can be tough. I can help you with that. My name is Nikki. I am a dynamic and compassionate counsellor with a diverse background in healthcare (20+years). I work with individuals to navigate through various personal issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, addiction, eating disorders, self-esteem, IVF, chronic pain and more. My personal experiences, plus my down- to -earth, empathetic, and non-judgmental approach creates a safe space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns. I am deeply passionate about helping individuals uncover their true potential and create meaningful and fulfilling lives.
0461 467 981 View 0461 467 981
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Li Lian Koh
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Caulfield South, VIC 3162  (Online Only)
[Telehealth only]. Li Lian is a registered Clinical Psychologist who works primarily with older adolescents and adults, and enjoys working with clients of differing cultural backgrounds and presenting issues. She has experience working with anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, anger management, addictions, as well as criminal and offending behaviours. Li Lian ensures that she creates a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental space for clients. She encourages open and honest communication to ensure that clients feel comfortable in sharing their thoughts, feelings, behaviours and any feedback about the process.
[Telehealth only]. Li Lian is a registered Clinical Psychologist who works primarily with older adolescents and adults, and enjoys working with clients of differing cultural backgrounds and presenting issues. She has experience working with anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, anger management, addictions, as well as criminal and offending behaviours. Li Lian ensures that she creates a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental space for clients. She encourages open and honest communication to ensure that clients feel comfortable in sharing their thoughts, feelings, behaviours and any feedback about the process.
(03) 7003 2061 View (03) 7003 2061
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Natalie Miller
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in both the private and government sectors. I work with adolescents (17 years and older), young adults, and adults, and I’m especially passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience in both the private and government sectors. I work with adolescents (17 years and older), young adults, and adults, and I’m especially passionate about working with the LGBTQIA+ community.
(03) 7500 5438 View (03) 7500 5438

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Alcohol Use Counsellors

Are there specific medications for alcohol use?

There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.

How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?

In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.

How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?

Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.

How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.