Addiction Counselling in Melbourne, VIC

Dr Louise Du Chesne is an experienced clinical psychologist. She has worked extensively with people recovering from traumatic and painful events including family violence, sexual assault and childhood abuse and neglect. She works with couples and individuals around their intimate personal relationships as well as with individuals who experience addiction , anxiety and depression. She also had experience in supporting people with health challenges such as cancer. Louise has a long history of working with members of LGBTIQ++ community. She welcomes referrals for assistance regarding LGBTIQ++ adults, couples and adolescents.

I am a registered counsellor specialising in addictions treatment, couples counselling including betrayal trauma, and pre-marriage counselling. I also work with those who struggle with anxiety, stress and depression. My specialisation is sex and love addiction . I have worked overseas in Asia for a number of years and understand transition issues. I work alongside clients to help identify and work through current issues.

I am a Forensic Counsellor, Assessor and Psychotherapist with years of experience working with adolescents, adults, and families in private practice, corrections and community settings. I am a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and work with people who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed, are being held back by anxiety or depression; are concerned about their drug and alcohol use; or are trying to support someone with substance use issues. I understand that these issues can be complicated and multifaceted and therapy will be tailored to meet your individual needs and may incorporate different approaches.

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.

ASV is Governed by a board of directors who in response to an identified community need, established a recovery focused substance abuse treatment & addiction rehabilitation service in Melbourne, Victoria.

I am a generalist counsellor working in the existential humanist tradition. That means I work with all sorts of issues including mental health, addictive behaviours and relationship issues to name a few. I am registered with PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia) which is the national peak body for counsellors and psychotherapists in Australia and have experience in youth mental health, alcohol and other drugs counselling and dual-diagnosis. If you are experiencing issues with any general emotional concerns, anxiety, substance use, addiction , including behavioural addictions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Addiction and Mental Health issues have caused you issues for most of your life. You have tried many other treatments/systems and have had very little success, resulting in more anxiety and stress. You would like to leave addiction behind and have a much better understanding of your mental health and have strategies to improve the depression, anxiety, stress that you experience. You are ready to work through the underlying issues for your addiction , that also stems to your Mental Health concerns/issues. You want someone who has been there and can understand you.

Dr Astrid Staley has over 15 years of experience using talk therapies, principles of Neuropsychotherapy & now incorporating Brainspotting - an innovative, cutting-edge therapy to move people toward optimal functioning. Her experience extends to both Christian & non-Christian contexts providing the opportunity for clients to choose their preferred counselling style to support them in a holistic approach to wellbeing of body, mind, spirit & choose between talk therapies & brainspotting to reach their goals. Mental Health Plan gap payments available. 10-week Neuro Change Program available. Supporting clients from the age of 16 years.

My approach to treatment takes its direction from experience, both in the lived sense and specifically in terms of psychoanalysis (having undergone an analysis and formation as an analyst). My practice pays particularly close attention to the person him or herself, the dynamic cultivated in the session, and am far less interested in peripheral issues such as diagnosis.

I have experience working with Indigenous clients in the community within the AOD sector. I can offer my services to individuals of Indigenous background, Family violence survivors, trauma clients or grief and loss. Also clients addiction issues, clients who have Dhhs involved regarding their children or clients who have had trauma in their lives. Everyone deserves a healthy and happy life, sometimes you need that support and help. I believe I do have the skills to work along with you to help you reach your potential, goals and have the life you want.

With years of experience working both with and for some of South East Asia top mental health facilities Jarrod aims to assist his clients in a unique and holistic way. Utilising long established evidence based practice , alongside modern methods Jarrod specialises in addiction , anxiety and men’s mental health issues.

Psychotherpist and Clinical supervisor, working with individuals, couples, families, and other mental health professionals. Extensive experience working with those impacted by trauma, grief and loss, and significant life changes. Experience includes working in various leadership roles, inclusive of Team leader roles and Senior practitioner roles in the community and private practice sectors. Specifically, in the fields of Mental Health, Addiction , Family Violence, Sexual Violence, and Grief and Bereavement services.

Clients often want to change their behaviour and improve their lives as well as their relationships. However, fear, trauma and past hurt can cause ambivalence. Counselling can help clients work through the why, how and what of making this change. By using a number of modalities such as Motivational Interviewing, CBT, Person Centred, Strengths Based and Gestalt therapies, clients can find their way out of the dark. 'Beyond silence, there is always Hope'.

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)

Life offers us all challenges, sometimes huge, sometimes small, these challenges present themselves so that we may grow and in the process become wiser. I will support you to lean into your experiences rather than moving away from feelings, learning to befriend them and in the process develop a closer relationship with yourself and others. Developing emotional agility is a natural outcome of therapy that provides agency for change. Issues include parenting, relationships, depression, anxiety, life direction, addiction and trauma.

I am a trauma informed clinical psychotherapist registered with Victims Services. I seek to create a deepening awareness of self and enhance connection with others. I work primarily in the areas of trauma, mental health and addiction supporting individuals and their loved ones. Exploration of the human condition has always intrigued me. I am curious as to the driving force behind why we do what we do and what determines our path in life. In understanding our life’s journey and what shapes it, we can begin to move towards a more content existence - with a balanced relationship with the world and the connections it brings.

By discovering aspects of the mind that are often outside of our awareness and exploring influential events and relationships of childhood, adolescence and adulthood, we can develop a deeper understanding of why and how we feel and relate as we do, as adults. This way of working has assisted people who deal with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, grief and loss, sexuality and gender questioning, sexual difficulties and issues with intimacy, cross-cultural and identity issues, chronic pain, family difficulties and substance dependence.

Utilizing an integrative, connected, and compassionate approach, I work with a variety of presentations including depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, addiction , stress, relationship issues, parenting support, behavioral issues, grief and loss, and general well-being. I encourage my clients to empower themselves through developing an appreciation of their values and strengths whilst also considering the obstacles that distract them from living their values. I consider it a privilege to be but an instrument in my client’s journey to self-awareness, enhanced self-confidence, and improved well-being.

Western Psychology offers psychological therapy to young people and adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and substance use. We believe in positive therapeutic relationships and collaboration with clients to achieve therapeutic goals.