Art Therapy Counselling in Greater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
I'm a queer clinical counsellor and relationship therapist with over 10 years experience supporting adults in hospital and private settings. I am also the founder and lead therapist of Unison Mental Health where we have a special focus on issues relating to sexual health, polyamory, non-monogamy, couples therapy, open relationships, LGBTQIA+ communities and integration support for psychedelic treatment. I have qualifications for Emotion-focused therapy, DBT, Relationship therapy, Mindfulness, Person-centred therapy, and MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy for trauma. Please say hello to our friendly admin team to make a booking.
I'm a queer clinical counsellor and relationship therapist with over 10 years experience supporting adults in hospital and private settings. I am also the founder and lead therapist of Unison Mental Health where we have a special focus on issues relating to sexual health, polyamory, non-monogamy, couples therapy, open relationships, LGBTQIA+ communities and integration support for psychedelic treatment. I have qualifications for Emotion-focused therapy, DBT, Relationship therapy, Mindfulness, Person-centred therapy, and MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy for trauma. Please say hello to our friendly admin team to make a booking.
I work with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, I recognise that all clients are unique and therefore approach each and every session with genuineness, curiosity and a range of therapeutic interventions that I can draw on to support my clients. My specialty is working with Children, Adolescents, Mums and Bubs and Families. This client group can benefit from attachment-based interventions, relationship and communication skills as well as emotion regulation and psychoeducation.
I work with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, I recognise that all clients are unique and therefore approach each and every session with genuineness, curiosity and a range of therapeutic interventions that I can draw on to support my clients. My specialty is working with Children, Adolescents, Mums and Bubs and Families. This client group can benefit from attachment-based interventions, relationship and communication skills as well as emotion regulation and psychoeducation.
My ideal client feels stuck or disconnected, weighed down by roles and patterns that no longer fit. They may face anxiety, low self-esteem, past trauma, or the unique challenges of being neurodiverse in a world that feels misaligned with who they are. I offer a compassionate space to peel back layers of conditioning, find self-acceptance, and build resilience. Together, we’ll work toward creating an empowered, authentic life that honours their unique journey. My goal is to help them reclaim their voice and embrace their true self.
My ideal client feels stuck or disconnected, weighed down by roles and patterns that no longer fit. They may face anxiety, low self-esteem, past trauma, or the unique challenges of being neurodiverse in a world that feels misaligned with who they are. I offer a compassionate space to peel back layers of conditioning, find self-acceptance, and build resilience. Together, we’ll work toward creating an empowered, authentic life that honours their unique journey. My goal is to help them reclaim their voice and embrace their true self.
Are you a sensitive person that is curious about life, and has the courage to deeply explore yourself and your relationships? If you are determined to grow and just needing the tools to manifest real change in your life, I will support you all the way! I offer a warm and safe space where you can gain new insight, process emotions, and achieve your therapeutic goals. I provide both psychotherapy and supervision and take a collaborative and supportive approach in both roles.
Are you a sensitive person that is curious about life, and has the courage to deeply explore yourself and your relationships? If you are determined to grow and just needing the tools to manifest real change in your life, I will support you all the way! I offer a warm and safe space where you can gain new insight, process emotions, and achieve your therapeutic goals. I provide both psychotherapy and supervision and take a collaborative and supportive approach in both roles.
I specialise in developing an understanding of and treating children, adolescents and adults struggling to cope with challenges related to the past. I treat behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation and a broad range of presentations due to complex trauma. I have a particular interest in early life experience and the impact on attachment relationships. I am referred patients through Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, GPs and families seeking an alternative treatment to the usual medication focussed response to ADHD, ODD and ADD presentations and abuse. I undertake psychodynamic assessment and treatment that gets great results.
I specialise in developing an understanding of and treating children, adolescents and adults struggling to cope with challenges related to the past. I treat behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation and a broad range of presentations due to complex trauma. I have a particular interest in early life experience and the impact on attachment relationships. I am referred patients through Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, GPs and families seeking an alternative treatment to the usual medication focussed response to ADHD, ODD and ADD presentations and abuse. I undertake psychodynamic assessment and treatment that gets great results.
Freya Hanly Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Preston, VIC 3072
Not accepting new clients
I use a blend of trauma-informed approaches (such as EMDR and DBT) and art therapy to help clients understand their past and shift unhelpful (and often unconscious) patterns.
Please note - I am not able to accept new clents at this time. Please check in later in the year if you are still searching for the right fit!
My interest lies in helping individuals living with trauma, anxiety-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation issues. I help clients improve their relationship with themselves (and by extension others) through developing a self-compassionate understanding of their emotional difficulties. From this place we move forward together to process "stuck" memories and explore the development of new ways of being in the world.
I use a blend of trauma-informed approaches (such as EMDR and DBT) and art therapy to help clients understand their past and shift unhelpful (and often unconscious) patterns.
Please note - I am not able to accept new clents at this time. Please check in later in the year if you are still searching for the right fit!
My interest lies in helping individuals living with trauma, anxiety-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation issues. I help clients improve their relationship with themselves (and by extension others) through developing a self-compassionate understanding of their emotional difficulties. From this place we move forward together to process "stuck" memories and explore the development of new ways of being in the world.
As a creative art therapist with a background in palliative care nursing and pastoral care, I have a particular interest in bereavement support.
My background in pastoral care has been a great asset to my increased understanding of self and other, and the interactions between the two. I now understand that receiving is just as important as giving in an emotional exchange and self understanding helps me help others.
As a creative art therapist with a background in palliative care nursing and pastoral care, I have a particular interest in bereavement support.
My background in pastoral care has been a great asset to my increased understanding of self and other, and the interactions between the two. I now understand that receiving is just as important as giving in an emotional exchange and self understanding helps me help others.
Caroline Spiers
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Graduate Certificate Art Therapy
Are you struggling with your life and feel you might have unresolved issues, trauma, relationship or neurodiversity challenges or managing family dynamics/adoptee/grief and loss, bereavement or cultural issues? LGBTQIA+ needs that aren’t being seen or understood? A good counsellor will allow you space to talk, guide you gently along your journey and provide safety and non judgement to explore what can be achieved. This is the foundation of my practice - always from a trauma informed perspective.
Graduate Certificate Art Therapy
Are you struggling with your life and feel you might have unresolved issues, trauma, relationship or neurodiversity challenges or managing family dynamics/adoptee/grief and loss, bereavement or cultural issues? LGBTQIA+ needs that aren’t being seen or understood? A good counsellor will allow you space to talk, guide you gently along your journey and provide safety and non judgement to explore what can be achieved. This is the foundation of my practice - always from a trauma informed perspective.
Q Soma Counselling
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
Brunswick East, VIC 3057
Not accepting new clients
The people I support often identify as LGBTIAQ+, may be questioning around their gender. Many of my clients are also neurodivergent and/or have experienced various forms of trauma and family violence which I am passionate in working alongside kindly, gently and safely. I am also fiercely sex and sex-worker positive! For updated info: www.queersomacounselling.com
The people I support often identify as LGBTIAQ+, may be questioning around their gender. Many of my clients are also neurodivergent and/or have experienced various forms of trauma and family violence which I am passionate in working alongside kindly, gently and safely. I am also fiercely sex and sex-worker positive! For updated info: www.queersomacounselling.com
Nicholas Slade Nolan Brasier
Counsellor, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I work best with people who need help managing their life struggles, be they anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD or OCD. I work best with those with a drive to improve, or with a need to find that drive, especially if they have failed to find success with other therapists before.
I work best with people who need help managing their life struggles, be they anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD or OCD. I work best with those with a drive to improve, or with a need to find that drive, especially if they have failed to find success with other therapists before.
Meet Our Art Therapy Counsellors
Lua Bruckhoff
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
As an accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Lua is privileged to offer therapeutic, safe, and non-judgmental spaces for individuals across the lifespan. Lua identifies as queer and bi-cultural from refugee background and is passionate about supporting LGBTQI+ and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. With a background in Psychology and Creative Arts, Lua uses a blended approach to therapy, drawing from many evidence-based therapeutic approaches and always consulting with you on the best fit.
Lua also provides clinical and social work supervision and uses a relational and blended approach in her work.
As an accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Lua is privileged to offer therapeutic, safe, and non-judgmental spaces for individuals across the lifespan. Lua identifies as queer and bi-cultural from refugee background and is passionate about supporting LGBTQI+ and culturally and linguistically diverse communities. With a background in Psychology and Creative Arts, Lua uses a blended approach to therapy, drawing from many evidence-based therapeutic approaches and always consulting with you on the best fit.
Lua also provides clinical and social work supervision and uses a relational and blended approach in her work.
