Elders (65+) Counselling in Maddingley, VIC

Feeling worried or anxious about life's ongoing challenges? Are you seeking inner security and positive transformation during times of significant change? I guide you through life's transitions, fostering self-discovery and growth. You may be facing uncertainty, anxiety, depression, addiction or an identity crisis. Together we work on strategies to manage emotions and adapt to changing circumstances. Fears will become opportunities for self-exploration. I create a safe haven to foster self-compassion, self-understanding as you learn to self-regulate, build resilience and communicate your needs as you gain momentum back in your life.

As a trained counsellor, through the Australian Counselling Association,I am passionate about listening to you, encouraging you through the process of unfolding and de-briefing. I want to help you to rediscover your innate wisdom, and reconnect to your uniquely beautiful self, you. I aim to support and guide you through change from anxiety, trauma and overwhelm, to healing, and returning to a sense of calm within.

Hi there, my name is Marie and I am passionate about helping my clients live more fulfilling lives and experience greater wellbeing. Whether you are experiencing specific life challenges (such as low mood, anxiety or disordered eating), wish to develop deeper self-understanding (for example in relation to your identity or sexuality), or want to experience more fulfilling relationships (friendships, partnerships or family-relations) psychotherapy is a powerful tool that can support your process.

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.

Change is never easy, and neither is it easy to be stuck in the patterns that are keeping you from achieving the life you want for yourself. Whether you are struggling with a mental health condition and want to live symptom free or you are trying to achieve a life with more confidence to pursue your dreams, it starts with realising the need for a change. It requires bravery and strength to create those changes. Having a supportive, empathetic professional by your side can make the process more manageable and less isolating. It is important to find a professional who makes you feel understood and heard.

The name of my business, Thinking Outside The Box (TOTB) says everything about my beliefs and my business. When we Think Outside The Box, our worlds become bigger. Mental ill health or mental distress causes us to focus inwards and our lives become smaller. We stop doing things because the work that goes into managing a distressing situation is exhausting. You are reading this right now because you know or feel that something is not quite right in your life. This may be something you have felt for as long as you can remember or a recent event. Doesn't matter, your here now so lets see how we can help.

Hello, I’m Rosemary and I’m a registered psychologist. During my time in private practice I have worked with a wide variety of clients primarily from young adults (18 years) to older adults (65+). Providing you with a non-judgmental, safe and engaging environment is my priority, to help you deal effectively with the challenges you are facing and developing skills and strategies to achieve your therapeutic goals.

I am dedicated to providing clients with a trauma-informed and person centred approach to clients experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, post traumatic and complex trauma. I believe that "change can be hard at first, seems messy in the middle, but gorgeous in the end". I see my role is to listen, to provide a non-judgemental space, to provide empathy and build a strong therapeutic relationship to assist clients to overcome life's challenges. I work with clients collaboratively and therapeutically to establish personalised goals and develop strategies to assist in overcoming obstacles.

I have a special interest in the treatment of trauma, in all its forms. This includes working with PTSD, Complex PTSD, sexual abuse/assault, attachment/relationship issues including family violence/neglect/abandonment; and mood, anxiety and somatic disorders. I believe in a safe, non-judgemental approach where we work together to identify what you are wanting to change and how to go about it, in the least distressing and most effective way possible. I am an accredited EMDR therapist (EMDRAA) and have found this empirically validated psychotherapeutic approach valuable in facilitating profound healing for a variety of issues.

Phoenix Rise Equine Therapies offers counselling and learning whilst engaging with our amazing therapy horses. Our programs are for children, young people and adults including NDIS participants, with a focus on mental health support through somatic exploration with a holistic and trauma informed approach to healing the mind, body and spirit. We are passionate in supporting those with a range of needs including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, PTSD, trauma, autism, ADHD, plus so much more. We tailor our programs to our clients individual goals they are wanting to work towards.

Would you like to know if you have autistic traits? Would you like to have information on your ability to connect with people and to express empathy? Have you been wondering about your ability to concentrate and to follow through on tasks? We offer fast and confidential assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD.

We all experience life transitions throughout our lives. Any change or adjustment of a life transition are very stressful and impacts our mental well-being, relationships, and social interactions. I provide a safe and supportive counselling environment for a client to explore their feeling, emotions, thoughts, attitude, and behaviors that is of concern to the person. Using person-centered, collaborative, and evidence-based counselling approach, I create a personalized therapy plan to meet the client's needs and goals. I can help a client cope with challenging life changes in a positive way.

As a Gestalt therapist Sherridan has a person-centred perspective, facilitating emotion focused psychotherapy where you will experience being listened to and responded to with sincerity and authenticity. Sherridan provides a warm, safe, non-judgemental and welcoming space for you to explore your deepest concerns. Each person is unique, and how you look at the world individualist, sessions will be ever-evolving and the relationship supportive, a continuous sequence of experiencing and of examining the process of you in your life.

Ilia is bilingual; she speaks English and Farsi/Persian. She has over 15 yeas of clinical practice over-seas and in Australia. She has obtained four degrees in psychology and has successfully treated clients with a variety of issues including chronic and severe problems such as personality disorders. She is equipped with the required knowledge and skills.

Breeanna has held a long interest in the mind body connection and clinical health psychology. She enjoys providing evidence based treatment to a variety of people with mood and anxiety problems; pain management concerns; physical or psychological injury or illnesses; disordered eating, body image and weight management issues; life changes; grief and loss; parenting and relationship problems; performance, academic and career issues. Breeanna also offers expert consulting in the corporate field on matters related to workplace mental health prevention and rehabilitation, assessment and safety.