Anxiety Counselling in Melbourne, VIC
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Chris Pucinischi
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Chris is a nationally recognised general psychologist, who works with adults to address psychological issues like
anxiety
, depression, trauma, assertiveness, and emotional regulation difficulties (e.g., anger, distress, etc.) He focuses on helping clients to identify and achieve their goals in a values consistent manner, which means we focus on helping you be the person you want to be and learn to respect your actions and yourself.

Ashley Anjou
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Verified
Ashley works with adults who are struggling with a range of mental health concerns, including
anxiety
, depression, ADHD and issues relating to relationships and self-esteem. She is passionate about building a strong therapeutic relationship with her clients, working collaboratively to overcome difficulties and improve wellbeing. Ashley brings a warm and engaging style to therapy, creating a safe space for clients to effectively explore their challenges and find meaningful personal growth.
Not accepting new clients

Anthony Smith
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I am a registered psychologist with diverse experience across public and private mental health sectors. I work with adult clients, firmly believing in everyone’s potential for growth and change. My approach to therapy is grounded in the therapeutic alliance. I work hard to create spaces where clients feel safe, supported, and heard. I provide evidence based therapy for a range of mental health difficulties including
anxiety
, depression, relationship challenges, self esteem, loss and grief. I also provide therapy related to sexual functioning and sexual health issues.

Julia Martz
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
Julia’s primary interests include supporting people experiencing trauma,
anxiety
disorders (including OCD), mood disorders (including bipolar), individual relationship support and difficulties related to identity.
Julia operates via Telehealth only. Julia is a qualified Clinical Psychologist providing online therapy. She has many years of experience delivering evidence-based therapy to adults with various presenting difficulties. Julia believes in the strength of the therapeutic relationship and collaboration between client and therapist to create tailored support for each client. She brings a personable and authentic approach to supporting clients and aims to help clients make meaningful, long-lasting changes.

Christine Savides
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
Verified
Trained in Gestalt Psychotherapy & Somatic Experiencing, I have experience working with family violence, trauma, ADHD and emotional regulation, depression and
anxiety
.
Feeling you need support outside of your family and friends? Not sure about changing some aspect of your life? I work with adults and older teenagers looking for growth or change in their current lives. If a trauma, or event has impacted you, we may understand why it's happened, but sometimes "why" isn't enough. Combining psychotherapy with somatic psychology, we can create the change and healing you are seeking.

Julia Derry - Collaboration Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
I work with adults who are experiencing difficulties with issues such as
anxiety
, depression, stress, relationship issues, grief and loss, identity issues, anger management, low self-esteem, coping and adjustment issues, parenting issues, well being and self care. I think it can be healing to be given a space with someone who wants to sit with you through challenging thoughts, emotions and experiences and offer understanding.

Timothy Hill
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Hi I'm Tim. I am a Registered Psychologist offering face to face sessions in West Melbourne and via telehealth. I work with adults (18+) experiencing a range of difficulties, including
anxiety
and depression, work related, financial and academic stress, grief, interpersonal/ relationship issues, as well as sexuality, gender and self-esteem related difficulties. I am passionate about providing a safe space for people of any sexuality, gender, sex, culture, religion or ability. Treatment plans are unique to every client. I work collaboratively in an empathetic, supportive and non-judgmental way.

Charles Maddison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
Verified
People living with trauma or autism typically show a cluster of symptoms: general
anxiety
, social
anxiety
, poor anger management, emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, avoidance, poor sleep and substance abuse among others.
Some people struggle to manage their emotions and behaviour - maybe they get angry too often, or upset over "silly" things - and they want to understand why. Other people are looking for the right mental health support, due to known current or historical problems and diagnoses. I like to ask new clients: "What do you want to be different in your life when our work is done?" The client's answer may be specific or vague, surprising or long-known. Either way, I can probably help you answer those sorts of questions in a safe place, where painful or distressing thoughts can safely be disclosed and heard - respectfully, therapeutically.

Patricia Martins
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Patricia Martins is a warm and compassionate Portuguese speaking psychotherapist based in Melbourne, Australia. Her work is focused on people who are suffering from
anxiety
, depression and immigrants who are adjusting to the challenges that often emerge when moving countries.

Chhavi Pal - Mindview Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Chhavi is a Registered Psychologist and Full Member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has extensive experience as a Psychologist for over 20 years. She has worked with clientele covering the lifespan from adolescence to older adults. Over her career, Chhavi has managed clinical presentations including stress
anxiety
, depression, bullying, relationship issues, trauma, self-esteem, sexuality, weight management, alcohol, sexual assault, Alzheimer’s and dementia, and also cases involving vocational rehabilitation. She has strong skills in executive coaching and personal development.

Nathan Alkemade - Clinical Psychologist
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified
Verified
Currently I am interested in working with adults who experience difficulties managing stress and intense emotions. Along with adults suffering from depressive disorders,
anxiety
disorders, psychotic disorders and trauma based psychiatric conditions. I have worked with forensic populations, people hospitalised with psychiatric disorders, individuals transitioning back into the community after hospitalisation, people struggling to find the work life balance, and adults who are looking for help to manage their distress in day-to-day living. I provide an evidence-based, person-centred compassionate approach to my clinical work.
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Mirjam Jung
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Mirjam is comfortable working with adult clients who are experiencing a wide range of issues such as depression,
anxiety
, crisis management, self-esteem, identity, grief, and trauma related symptoms.
Mirjam has a passion to help her clients overcome difficult obstacles as well as identifying strengths and finding unexpected sources of resilience to improve their overall quality of life. She has a gentle compassionate approach to her clients. Mirjam believes it is crucial to understand every client’s values and goals to help develop a therapeutic relationship as a safe base to explore their individual problems in a relaxed atmosphere.

Dr Arthur Stabolidis: The Psychology Suite
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified
Verified
My specialty clinical interests include treating adult ADHD,
anxiety
, and stress management. I am also trained in clinical hypnotherapy which I utilise in the management of chronic pain conditions such as endometriosis, fibro neuralgia and IBS.
Melbourne, VIC 3000
& Online

Jo-Elle Warhurst - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
Jo-Elle possesses in depth experience assisting clients with
anxiety
, intrusive negative cyclical thoughts and relationship and workplace issues.
Jo-Elle is a Registered Psychologist with over twenty years experience specialising in supporting clients to overcome their psychological symptoms to achieve recovery and personal growth. Through the application of CBT, ACT and Mindfulness principles, Jo-Elle is able to assist clients to stabilise
anxiety
, mood fluctuation, insomnia, social withdrawal and rebuild their self esteem. Jo-Elle quickly establishes rapport with clients across a broad range of sectors and backgrounds to explore their challenges and equip them with the tools to resolve their presenting concerns.

Rachel McGregor
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced and warm psychologist providing effective and supportive therapy for adults and young people experiencing a range of concerns such as
anxiety
, stress, burnout, trauma, relationship challenges, work-related stress and mood. I believe individuals should not have to walk through life issues alone and therapy is a way to process, reflect and activate positive coping and wellbeing. You will feel that you can be completely yourself in sessions. I have lots of experience working with individuals with ASD and ADHD. I also provide coaching, assertiveness training and personality assessment for professionals.

Dr Carol Choo - People Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
Carol holds a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and has been practicing as a registered Psychologist for over 20 years, at various settings including private practice, mental health and community sectors. Carol offers telehealth appointments only, she has expertise in working with depression,
anxiety
, stress, and is keen to assist adults with general psychological issues and enhance their resilience, but also has multilingual skills, delivers services in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, and interest in working with migrants and clients from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Michael Roth
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified
Verified
I appreciate that you may have been struggling for some time. Something isn’t working and life could be better. You may have tried all sorts of things on your own, but therapy can be a way for you to get a fresh perspective with the help of someone who has an expertise in mental health. I am a psychologist who works with people experiencing low mood,
anxiety
, past trauma, chronic pain, other health conditions, OCD, relationship difficulties, and sleep problems, and those seeking therapy as a way to live a more meaningful life. Most of my clients experience improvements in symptoms after a course of therapy.

Dr Holly Kent
Psychologist, PhD, MAPS
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about helping adults overcome
anxiety
. Stress and
anxiety
are common place in today's society and can have an impact on relationships, work, quality of life and happiness. My doctorate focused on most effective treatments for social
anxiety
disorder. My areas of interest includes, stress and
anxiety
,
panic
, generalised
anxiety
, social
anxiety
, grief and adjustment, and coping with health problems, including cancer and end of life issues. Sorry no workers comp or TAC referrals.

Maggie Hall
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Verified
Verified
Dr Maggie Hall is the founder of Inner South Psychology. She is an experienced clinical psychologist who uses a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to treat a wide variety of difficulties in adults of all ages. She has expertise in the treatment of
anxiety
and depression as well as stress, relationship difficulties, low self esteem, adjustment, life transitions, problems at work, sleep difficulties, loss, grief, addictions and managing difficult emotions.

Mai Linh Ngo-Nguyen
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
With a Master of Professional Psychology Practice, I confidently support clients in navigating a wide spectrum of mental health issues ranging from
anxiety
and mood disorders to complex trauma, relationship and attachment concerns. My interest in psychology was born out of a natural curiosity of human behaviour and has evolved into a deep passion for helping people cultivate a sense of aliveness & vitality. I am voraciously curious about the human condition, and this translates to the therapy room where I am always eager to seek understanding of the human being sitting across from me: their stories, their urges, and their "why?".
Melbourne, VIC 3000
& Online
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What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioural therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.