Addiction Psychologists and Therapists in Macedon, VIC

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.
I specialise in process-oriented psychology working with individuals and groups, working with feelings, thoughts, dreams and body sensations, bringing meaning and purpose to an individual’s life in general.
I offer holistic psychotherapy and counselling to address issues of inner and outer conflict, depression, anxiety, addiction, trauma, low confidence, grief and loss.
I specialise in process-oriented psychology working with individuals and groups, working with feelings, thoughts, dreams and body sensations, bringing meaning and purpose to an individual’s life in general.
(03) 4410 8583 View (03) 4410 8583
Kimberley Kifun
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with trauma, self esteem, relationship issues, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, as well as spiritual and existential concerns.
Psychotherapy is a journey of self-discovery, and I honor the complexity and richness of the human experience as a foundation for growth and change. Rather than focusing solely on problem-solving, I view therapy as a space to foster self-compassion for all parts of yourself, understand how past experiences shape present patterns, and cultivate resilience for
I work with trauma, self esteem, relationship issues, addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, as well as spiritual and existential concerns.
Psychotherapy is a journey of self-discovery, and I honor the complexity and richness of the human experience as a foundation for growth and change. Rather than focusing solely on problem-solving, I view therapy as a space to foster self-compassion for all parts of yourself, understand how past experiences shape present patterns, and cultivate resilience for
(03) 4427 7030 View (03) 4427 7030
Joseph's Corner
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
She has spent many years supporting people through anxiety, depression, grief, suicidal thoughts, trauma, and addiction (their own or a loved one’s).
Marie is an accredited PACFA counsellor since 2009 and uses a range of therapies in her counselling including Solution-focused brief therapy, Narrative therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, and Addiction counselling, and she is currently training in Body Psychotherapy, integrating mind, body, and spirit in her practice.
She has spent many years supporting people through anxiety, depression, grief, suicidal thoughts, trauma, and addiction (their own or a loved one’s).
Marie is an accredited PACFA counsellor since 2009 and uses a range of therapies in her counselling including Solution-focused brief therapy, Narrative therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, and Addiction counselling, and she is currently training in Body Psychotherapy, integrating mind, body, and spirit in her practice.
(03) 9315 2680 View (03) 9315 2680
Sebastian Kitchen
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
My name is Seb & I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist working somatically with clients in Bendigo & 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 & 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 & I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist working somatically with clients in Bendigo & 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 & 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
I can assist clients who have experienced trauma, are managing substance issues, grief, or are experiencing relationship issues.
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.
I can assist clients who have experienced trauma, are managing substance issues, grief, or are experiencing relationship issues.
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
Jeremy Cohen
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
Serves Area
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 eclectic approach draws on different clinical modalities in which I am proficient, tailored to the needs of each client – approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Depth psychology, psychoanalytic psychotherapy or other hybrid approaches.
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 eclectic approach draws on different clinical modalities in which I am proficient, tailored to the needs of each client – approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Depth psychology, psychoanalytic psychotherapy or other hybrid approaches.
(03) 9007 2552 View (03) 9007 2552
Amanpreet Kaur
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Caroline Springs, VIC 3023
I specialise in supporting clients with addiction and physical health condition along with mental health concerns.
I support you in building holistic and balanced routine. I support in building emotional mastery, in building healthy coping mechanisms, sustained growth, build resilience under pressure. In short, I will show you the way out emotionally and physically when you are going through tough life and health situations.
I specialise in supporting clients with addiction and physical health condition along with mental health concerns.
I support you in building holistic and balanced routine. I support in building emotional mastery, in building healthy coping mechanisms, sustained growth, build resilience under pressure. In short, I will show you the way out emotionally and physically when you are going through tough life and health situations.
(03) 7302 2715 View (03) 7302 2715
Dr Kimberly Mercuri
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults and families seeking thoughtful, compassionate psychological support. Many come to DKM feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or wanting clarity around mental health, neurodivergence, learning, behaviour or emotional wellbeing. Our team helps by taking time to understand the whole person, offering neuroaffirming, trauma-informed therapy and assessment, and providing practical recommendations that support meaningful next steps at home, school, work and in relationships.
Our ideal clients are children, adolescents, adults and families seeking thoughtful, compassionate psychological support. Many come to DKM feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected, or wanting clarity around mental health, neurodivergence, learning, behaviour or emotional wellbeing. Our team helps by taking time to understand the whole person, offering neuroaffirming, trauma-informed therapy and assessment, and providing practical recommendations that support meaningful next steps at home, school, work and in relationships.
0431 681 861 View 0431 681 861
Nikki Black
Counsellor, ACA-L1
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or any other personal issues.
My own personal experiences, combined with a warm, non-judgmental approach, create a safe space where you can share your thoughts and feelings freely. I believe in the importance of working with the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. As a qualified Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, and Sound therapy practitioner, I incorporate holistic techniques to support you.
I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or any other personal issues.
My own personal experiences, combined with a warm, non-judgmental approach, create a safe space where you can share your thoughts and feelings freely. I believe in the importance of working with the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. As a qualified Yoga, Meditation, Reiki, and Sound therapy practitioner, I incorporate holistic techniques to support you.
0461 467 981 View 0461 467 981
Geetha Chetty
Counsellor, ACA-L4
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
I believe that we are all unique and experience the world differently in our own special way. Therefore, I do not use a one size fits all counselling approach but adopt different strategies and techniques to provide the most effective treatment for my clients. I use a culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach to guide my practice.
I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
I believe that we are all unique and experience the world differently in our own special way. Therefore, I do not use a one size fits all counselling approach but adopt different strategies and techniques to provide the most effective treatment for my clients. I use a culturally sensitive, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach to guide my practice.
(03) 7302 2085 View (03) 7302 2085
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris is a senior clinical psychologist with further training in psychoanalysis. She has an established private practice and has worked in specialist public mental health services, community health services, and the university sector. She works with people with diverse backgrounds and a broad variety of issues. Her clinical and research expertise includes the impact of complex developmental trauma on personality function and mental health, including early childhood trauma and abuse, responses to traumatic events, and intergenerational risk and protective factors in attachment relationships.
Dr Vesna Newman-Morris is a senior clinical psychologist with further training in psychoanalysis. She has an established private practice and has worked in specialist public mental health services, community health services, and the university sector. She works with people with diverse backgrounds and a broad variety of issues. Her clinical and research expertise includes the impact of complex developmental trauma on personality function and mental health, including early childhood trauma and abuse, responses to traumatic events, and intergenerational risk and protective factors in attachment relationships.
(03) 8797 5601 View (03) 8797 5601
Kristin Rogers- Tranquility Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Kristin’s varied experience in community settings (family violence, addiction, mental health, disability), private practice and school settings (primary and secondary) helps her further understand how an individual’s life experiences and envionment intersect and impact wellbeing.
Kristin works from a strength-based neurodiversity affirming perspective. She is guided by evidence-based techniques including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, CBT-E, Motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Kristin is assisted by Sasha her therapy dog in training.
Kristin’s varied experience in community settings (family violence, addiction, mental health, disability), private practice and school settings (primary and secondary) helps her further understand how an individual’s life experiences and envionment intersect and impact wellbeing.
Kristin works from a strength-based neurodiversity affirming perspective. She is guided by evidence-based techniques including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, CBT-E, Motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Kristin is assisted by Sasha her therapy dog in training.
(03) 8400 0836 View (03) 8400 0836
Jake Dixon
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Essendon, VIC 3040
Jake works with people from all walks of life and across most mental health problems. He specialises and works particularly well with young male clients aged 16-25 who are struggling with their mental health, finding it difficult to establish their identity and purpose as they move in being an adult. He uses a range of therapeutic techniques that are tailored to a client's specific needs and goals to help them start living the life that they want.
Jake works with people from all walks of life and across most mental health problems. He specialises and works particularly well with young male clients aged 16-25 who are struggling with their mental health, finding it difficult to establish their identity and purpose as they move in being an adult. He uses a range of therapeutic techniques that are tailored to a client's specific needs and goals to help them start living the life that they want.
1300 830 687 View 1300 830 687
Fiona Jensen
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
Fiona is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, working with those 15 years and over. She works with most presentations and issues, (depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, trauma, TAC and road accidents). She primarily uses schema therapy and draws on CBT, ACT, DBT interventions; using a strengths based approach. She enjoys supporting the LGBTIQA+ community and is neuro-affirming due to her working with autistic and ADHD presentations. She works a lot with Medicare, TAC and DVA ad is a Board Approved Supervisor.
Fiona is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, working with those 15 years and over. She works with most presentations and issues, (depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, trauma, TAC and road accidents). She primarily uses schema therapy and draws on CBT, ACT, DBT interventions; using a strengths based approach. She enjoys supporting the LGBTIQA+ community and is neuro-affirming due to her working with autistic and ADHD presentations. She works a lot with Medicare, TAC and DVA ad is a Board Approved Supervisor.
(03) 7302 8248 View (03) 7302 8248
Benny Wong
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Serves Area
Benny is a registered psychologist committed to creating a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard, accepted, and supported. He values the power of a trusting therapeutic relationship and believes that meaningful change begins when clients feel safe enough to explore their inner world. Benny approaches each session with empathy and curiosity, helping clients gain deeper insight, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward lasting growth.
Benny is a registered psychologist committed to creating a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard, accepted, and supported. He values the power of a trusting therapeutic relationship and believes that meaningful change begins when clients feel safe enough to explore their inner world. Benny approaches each session with empathy and curiosity, helping clients gain deeper insight, strengthen self-understanding, and move toward lasting growth.
(03) 7303 3442 View (03) 7303 3442
Benita Joy Murray
Counsellor, PACFA
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
Belle Ganglmair
Social Worker, MA, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am passionate about supporting people to regain a sense of safety and connection within their body, mind, emotions, and relationships. I prioritise creating a therapeutic space grounded in safety, trust, and genuine connection. Over the past 10 years, I have worked primarily with adults who have experienced abuse, violence, and other adverse or traumatic experiences, both in childhood and adulthood. I support people who may be living with the impacts of these experiences, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss and a disrupted sense of safety and connection. I incorporate EMDR, Somatic, ACT, Parts and Creative Therapies.
I am passionate about supporting people to regain a sense of safety and connection within their body, mind, emotions, and relationships. I prioritise creating a therapeutic space grounded in safety, trust, and genuine connection. Over the past 10 years, I have worked primarily with adults who have experienced abuse, violence, and other adverse or traumatic experiences, both in childhood and adulthood. I support people who may be living with the impacts of these experiences, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss and a disrupted sense of safety and connection. I incorporate EMDR, Somatic, ACT, Parts and Creative Therapies.
(03) 4427 7098 View (03) 4427 7098
Tamera Broughton- EMDR Immersives
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Daylesford, VIC 3460
Hi, I'm Tamera, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Accredited EMDR therapist, and co-founder of Centre Self Collective, with locations in Brunswick and Daylesford. If you've been carrying trauma, anxiety, or relational pain for a long time and feel like weekly therapy isn't moving the needle fast enough, you might be ready for something different.
Hi, I'm Tamera, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Accredited EMDR therapist, and co-founder of Centre Self Collective, with locations in Brunswick and Daylesford. If you've been carrying trauma, anxiety, or relational pain for a long time and feel like weekly therapy isn't moving the needle fast enough, you might be ready for something different.
(03) 4420 3660 View (03) 4420 3660
Melissa O'Shea
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Sunbury, VIC 3429
I offer psychotherapy to individuals in a warm and compassionate environment. I work towards providing you a safe space where you can turn toward yourself, explore the complexities of your life, and work toward change and growth. I work with a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and life transitions. I also work with couples to support them in exploring unresolved tensions and defeating patterns, and working through painful emotions toward rekindling connection and intimacy.
I offer psychotherapy to individuals in a warm and compassionate environment. I work towards providing you a safe space where you can turn toward yourself, explore the complexities of your life, and work toward change and growth. I work with a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, and life transitions. I also work with couples to support them in exploring unresolved tensions and defeating patterns, and working through painful emotions toward rekindling connection and intimacy.
(03) 8007 2796 View (03) 8007 2796
Amy Howell
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, EMDR therapist, and Mindfulness Teacher. I provide individual therapy, EMDR intensives, and group programs, supporting adults to explore the roots of your distress and build lives that feel more connected, spacious, and meaningful. I work with complex trauma, attachment wounding, emotional dysregulation, and the impacts of systemic and relational harm. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in social work values. I draw primarily from Schema Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, DNMS, and nervous system-informed frameworks.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, EMDR therapist, and Mindfulness Teacher. I provide individual therapy, EMDR intensives, and group programs, supporting adults to explore the roots of your distress and build lives that feel more connected, spacious, and meaningful. I work with complex trauma, attachment wounding, emotional dysregulation, and the impacts of systemic and relational harm. My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in social work values. I draw primarily from Schema Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, DNMS, and nervous system-informed frameworks.
(03) 7003 2173 View (03) 7003 2173
Addiction Therapists
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.