Alcohol Use Psychologists and Therapists in Kyneton, VIC

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Sebastian Kitchen
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Kyneton, VIC 3444
My name is Seb and I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist working in Melbourne and Kyneton. For me, Psychotherapy is the science and art of creating transformative change by using the healing power of relationships that are grounded in safety and trust. The motivation for change might be prompted by a loss, a crisis or a need to fix specific problems, yet it often ends up with stepping into a deeper, more connected sense of self, responsibility, love and freedom. Thus, Psychotherapy is a place to accept and come to terms with how our experiences and stories have shaped us into who we are, and how we live and love.
My name is Seb and I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist working in Melbourne and Kyneton. For me, Psychotherapy is the science and art of creating transformative change by using the healing power of relationships that are grounded in safety and trust. The motivation for change might be prompted by a loss, a crisis or a need to fix specific problems, yet it often ends up with stepping into a deeper, more connected sense of self, responsibility, love and freedom. Thus, Psychotherapy is a place to accept and come to terms with how our experiences and stories have shaped us into who we are, and how we live and love.
(03) 4420 3637 View (03) 4420 3637
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Ethos Psychotherapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Kyneton, VIC 3444
Are you experiencing difficulties within yourself or in your relationships? How do you get through life? Do you feel things need to change? I maintain clients' mental health by helping them better understand themselves and their situations so they can find peace, balance and positivity.
Are you experiencing difficulties within yourself or in your relationships? How do you get through life? Do you feel things need to change? I maintain clients' mental health by helping them better understand themselves and their situations so they can find peace, balance and positivity.
(03) 4410 8579 View (03) 4410 8579
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Benita Joy Murray
Counsellor, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Kyneton, VIC 3444
My clients are people who are struggling with everyday life situations that have become an issue mentally and need help to begin to unpack these overwhelming thoughts. Your goal is to organise your thoughts, to ease the chatter and feel capable of handling them. I am looking forward in meeting with you.
My clients are people who are struggling with everyday life situations that have become an issue mentally and need help to begin to unpack these overwhelming thoughts. Your goal is to organise your thoughts, to ease the chatter and feel capable of handling them. I am looking forward in meeting with you.
(03) 4427 7646 View (03) 4427 7646
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Sue Drummond
Social Worker, AASW
1 Endorsed
Kyneton, VIC 3444
I have worked as an educator , counsellor and community development worker for 35 years .I have qualifications in Social work, Gestalt therapy , Internal Family Systems therapy and am an EMDR therapist . I have extensive experience supporting clients with depression and anxiety, grief and trauma. I support adolescents and adults . I believe that creating safety and trust between the client and myself is the most important aspect of therapy. I bring warmth and humour to my work with clients and have a gentle and empathic approach. Call me for a free 15 minute chat so you can check if I am a good fit for you .
I have worked as an educator , counsellor and community development worker for 35 years .I have qualifications in Social work, Gestalt therapy , Internal Family Systems therapy and am an EMDR therapist . I have extensive experience supporting clients with depression and anxiety, grief and trauma. I support adolescents and adults . I believe that creating safety and trust between the client and myself is the most important aspect of therapy. I bring warmth and humour to my work with clients and have a gentle and empathic approach. Call me for a free 15 minute chat so you can check if I am a good fit for you .
(03) 4422 4713 View (03) 4422 4713
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Trafmor Group
Counsellor, ACA-L3
Serves Area
Do you feel depressed? overwhelmed? like there is too much going on or your losing control of your life? Are you an emotional wreck? Feeling sad, angry or just over it all...Not concentrating at work, around others? Are you getting frustrated or angry with other people...sounds like your mental or emotional health is a little out of balance - that's where we can help. We all need either a minor or a major tune up every now and then.
Do you feel depressed? overwhelmed? like there is too much going on or your losing control of your life? Are you an emotional wreck? Feeling sad, angry or just over it all...Not concentrating at work, around others? Are you getting frustrated or angry with other people...sounds like your mental or emotional health is a little out of balance - that's where we can help. We all need either a minor or a major tune up every now and then.
(03) 4160 2522 View (03) 4160 2522
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Storge Family Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, AAFT
Serves Area
I work with parents, families, individuals, and couples, who feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges and want to make sense of their experiences. Many of my clients are parents navigating the complex world of parenting, or women and men managing the weight of transitions, expectations, or the impact of trauma within family life.
I work with parents, families, individuals, and couples, who feel overwhelmed by life’s challenges and want to make sense of their experiences. Many of my clients are parents navigating the complex world of parenting, or women and men managing the weight of transitions, expectations, or the impact of trauma within family life.
(03) 4427 9580 View (03) 4427 9580
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Tony O'Loughlin
Psychotherapist, PACFA
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you feel out of place in traditional talk therapy? Are you carrying trauma, chronic anxiety, depression, or the weight of just surviving each day? I offer a warm, relational space where you can stop performing and finally start healing — in a way that honours your nervous system, your history, and who you're becoming. Working with individuals, couples, and teens across Australia (in-person in Castlemaine, VIC and online), I specialise in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues.
Do you feel out of place in traditional talk therapy? Are you carrying trauma, chronic anxiety, depression, or the weight of just surviving each day? I offer a warm, relational space where you can stop performing and finally start healing — in a way that honours your nervous system, your history, and who you're becoming. Working with individuals, couples, and teens across Australia (in-person in Castlemaine, VIC and online), I specialise in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues.
(02) 5849 6468 View (02) 5849 6468
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Harpreet Deol
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Harpreet is an Australian registered psychologist. She has a strong interest in working on complex trauma. Her strength lies in engaging clients with diligence and patience. Harpreet believes in working under an integrative evidence-based model using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is multilingual and can additionally support clients who speak English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Harpreet is an Australian registered psychologist. She has a strong interest in working on complex trauma. Her strength lies in engaging clients with diligence and patience. Harpreet believes in working under an integrative evidence-based model using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is multilingual and can additionally support clients who speak English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
1800 327 477 View 1800 327 477
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CounsellorOnCall
Psychotherapist, ACA-L4
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ideal clients are insightful, motivated adults ready to move beyond survival adaptations such as anxiety, people pleasing, depression, addiction, relational trauma, and negative core beliefs. With 30 years of clinical experience and lived insight into trauma recovery, I integrate Jungian psychology, EMDR, Flash, Havening, somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, NLP, and clinical hypnosis to support deep behavioural change, nervous system regulation, and lasting transformation.
My ideal clients are insightful, motivated adults ready to move beyond survival adaptations such as anxiety, people pleasing, depression, addiction, relational trauma, and negative core beliefs. With 30 years of clinical experience and lived insight into trauma recovery, I integrate Jungian psychology, EMDR, Flash, Havening, somatic therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy, NLP, and clinical hypnosis to support deep behavioural change, nervous system regulation, and lasting transformation.
(03) 4422 4813 View (03) 4422 4813
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Claire Weightman
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
(03) 4422 2443 View (03) 4422 2443

More Therapists Nearby

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Rachel Elizabeth Dougherty
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Newham, VIC 3442
My work is about being curious; diving deeper into exploring the self, all the mysterious, hidden, buried and forgotten aspects. It's a rediscovery... helping to find your magic, raw, beautifully wild, unconditioned YOU. It's about getting in touch with your child-like curiosity and coming home to your innermost self. I am particularly passionate about working with adults to navigate; grief and loss, relationships, fear, shame, anger, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, developing self-love, self-worth and self-compassion.
My work is about being curious; diving deeper into exploring the self, all the mysterious, hidden, buried and forgotten aspects. It's a rediscovery... helping to find your magic, raw, beautifully wild, unconditioned YOU. It's about getting in touch with your child-like curiosity and coming home to your innermost self. I am particularly passionate about working with adults to navigate; grief and loss, relationships, fear, shame, anger, overwhelm, anxiety, depression, major life transitions, developing self-love, self-worth and self-compassion.
(03) 4420 3875 View (03) 4420 3875
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Monique Bricknell
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
1 Endorsed
Coomoora, VIC 3461
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, my name is Monique. I am passionate about creating a space that feels safe and supportive for every person. All people are welcome at my practice. I like to work with LGBTQIA+ folks, the neurodivergent community and I welcome alternative relationship structures.
Hello, my name is Monique. I am passionate about creating a space that feels safe and supportive for every person. All people are welcome at my practice. I like to work with LGBTQIA+ folks, the neurodivergent community and I welcome alternative relationship structures.
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Potential Pathways Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hi, I'm Katia Cannalonga - a registered Psychologist. I work closely with clients to clarify their goals and empower them with the tools and insights needed to manage symptoms, build resilience, and create lasting change in their mental health and wellbeing. This is achieved through evidence based therapies including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing and emotion-focused therapy.
Hi, I'm Katia Cannalonga - a registered Psychologist. I work closely with clients to clarify their goals and empower them with the tools and insights needed to manage symptoms, build resilience, and create lasting change in their mental health and wellbeing. This is achieved through evidence based therapies including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing and emotion-focused therapy.
(03) 7302 8634 View (03) 7302 8634
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Tanya Jordan
Social Worker, MSc, AASW
Serves Area
I am a Mental Health Social Worker who maintains a deep commitment to helping people navigate life’s challenges and rediscover their strengths. Through trauma-informed counselling. I support individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, and complex trauma—offering practical strategies, ethical clarity, and real hope. My practice is grounded in compassion and collaboration. Having worked in the criminal justice system and delivered interventions to men and women who have been sentenced to prison. I understand how tough these systems can be. I’m here to make that journey safer, more empowering, and easier
I am a Mental Health Social Worker who maintains a deep commitment to helping people navigate life’s challenges and rediscover their strengths. Through trauma-informed counselling. I support individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, and complex trauma—offering practical strategies, ethical clarity, and real hope. My practice is grounded in compassion and collaboration. Having worked in the criminal justice system and delivered interventions to men and women who have been sentenced to prison. I understand how tough these systems can be. I’m here to make that journey safer, more empowering, and easier
(08) 9126 9118 View (08) 9126 9118
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Peace Harmony and Healing
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
Melissa Halliwell: Counselling for Life’s Challenges and Lasting Peace. Serving the Bendigo, Castlemaine, Macedon Ranges region and telehealth; Melissa, an Accredited Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), offers compassionate support for individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. We believe in your inherent ability to heal and grow. While Melissa's practice is focused on mental well-being,growth clarity, her background as a Registered Nurse with deep experience in family care and complex health issues (like aging and disability) provides a unique, grounded perspective for all clients.
Melissa Halliwell: Counselling for Life’s Challenges and Lasting Peace. Serving the Bendigo, Castlemaine, Macedon Ranges region and telehealth; Melissa, an Accredited Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), offers compassionate support for individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. We believe in your inherent ability to heal and grow. While Melissa's practice is focused on mental well-being,growth clarity, her background as a Registered Nurse with deep experience in family care and complex health issues (like aging and disability) provides a unique, grounded perspective for all clients.
(03) 6164 3056 View (03) 6164 3056
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The Psychology and Therapy Clinic, Laura Smolcic
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I have worked in a range of settings for over 15 years as a Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate and dedicated to provide you with care, compassion and individually tailored- therapy. I feel fortunate to have been able to provide care to my clients over the years. I use a range of evidence-based psychological therapies for Depression and Anxiety disorders, Trauma , Bipolar Disorder, Addictions, Work issues and Adjustment Disorders , Perfectionism and Eating Disorders. I am particularly passionate about teaching & assisting clients in areas concerning body image issues, weight management, dysfunctional & disordered eating.
I have worked in a range of settings for over 15 years as a Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate and dedicated to provide you with care, compassion and individually tailored- therapy. I feel fortunate to have been able to provide care to my clients over the years. I use a range of evidence-based psychological therapies for Depression and Anxiety disorders, Trauma , Bipolar Disorder, Addictions, Work issues and Adjustment Disorders , Perfectionism and Eating Disorders. I am particularly passionate about teaching & assisting clients in areas concerning body image issues, weight management, dysfunctional & disordered eating.
(03) 7302 2007 View (03) 7302 2007
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Veronica A Collins
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
I offer holistic psychotherapy and counselling to address issues of inner and outer conflict, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low confidence, grief and loss. By facilitating the expanding of self-awareness there's growth in health and wholeness; becoming more authentic, purposeful & integrated; and creating better harmony within relationships. Offering parent/child relationship work.
I offer holistic psychotherapy and counselling to address issues of inner and outer conflict, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low confidence, grief and loss. By facilitating the expanding of self-awareness there's growth in health and wholeness; becoming more authentic, purposeful & integrated; and creating better harmony within relationships. Offering parent/child relationship work.
(03) 4410 8583 View (03) 4410 8583
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Rebecca Lister
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Daylesford, VIC 3460
Rebecca has worked as a Social Worker for over 35 years and offers individual counselling, and supervision. Rebecca works from a relationship based approach to counselling and develops warm, trusting and open therapeutic relationships driven by curiosity, self-compassion, affirmation and genuine care for clients. From her many years of experience Rebecca understands that counselling and support also involves, at times, sitting with discomfort. Her skills enable her to do this in a wide range of settings without fear or judgement.
Rebecca has worked as a Social Worker for over 35 years and offers individual counselling, and supervision. Rebecca works from a relationship based approach to counselling and develops warm, trusting and open therapeutic relationships driven by curiosity, self-compassion, affirmation and genuine care for clients. From her many years of experience Rebecca understands that counselling and support also involves, at times, sitting with discomfort. Her skills enable her to do this in a wide range of settings without fear or judgement.
(03) 4422 4425 View (03) 4422 4425
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Monument Counselling Kilmore
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Serves Area
At Monument Counselling Kilmore we provide individualised counselling support to adults and children experiencing lifes challenges. Our practice is led by principal counsellor Demi Bereza who specialises in trauma support, as well as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. We want you to achieve your wellbeing goals and understand the importance of support that meets your needs. In your first session our priority is to make you feel comfortable with your counsellor, and build therapeutic goals. Future sessions will implement meaningful strategies. We aim to provide 'take aways' so you can build your growth.
At Monument Counselling Kilmore we provide individualised counselling support to adults and children experiencing lifes challenges. Our practice is led by principal counsellor Demi Bereza who specialises in trauma support, as well as stress, anxiety, depression and relationship challenges. We want you to achieve your wellbeing goals and understand the importance of support that meets your needs. In your first session our priority is to make you feel comfortable with your counsellor, and build therapeutic goals. Future sessions will implement meaningful strategies. We aim to provide 'take aways' so you can build your growth.
(03) 4421 6682 View (03) 4421 6682
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Geetha Chetty
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Geetha! I come from a South African- Indian background and have a deep passion to serve others by empowering them to live their best lives. My expertise is working with youth, adults, and families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. I've worked in correctional services, and various community sectors namely, disadvantaged and marginalised youth, AOD, homelessness, unemployment, sexual assault and family violence. I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
Hi, I'm Geetha! I come from a South African- Indian background and have a deep passion to serve others by empowering them to live their best lives. My expertise is working with youth, adults, and families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. I've worked in correctional services, and various community sectors namely, disadvantaged and marginalised youth, AOD, homelessness, unemployment, sexual assault and family violence. I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
(03) 7302 2085 View (03) 7302 2085
Alcohol Use Therapists
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.