Anxiety Psychologists and Therapists in Mildura, VIC

Photo of Mel Brown - Storge Family Therapy, Psychotherapist, MA, AAFT
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
Photo of Madeline Allen - Ease of Mind Counselling, Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Ease of Mind Counselling
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L2
Online Only
I have extensive experience working with substance use, anger, anxiety, low mood, stress and more with both men and women.
I provide counselling support for most concerns, from needing a mindset refresh to major distress. However, have a special interest in substance use, behaviour change, anxiety and stress, improving mood and emotion management. I encourage those who may find it hard to talk - telehealth can sometimes work well if you're unsure about counselling.
I have extensive experience working with substance use, anger, anxiety, low mood, stress and more with both men and women.
I provide counselling support for most concerns, from needing a mindset refresh to major distress. However, have a special interest in substance use, behaviour change, anxiety and stress, improving mood and emotion management. I encourage those who may find it hard to talk - telehealth can sometimes work well if you're unsure about counselling.
(03) 4327 9683 View (03) 4327 9683
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Way Forward Counselling and Wellbeing Solutions
Social Worker, AMHSW
Serves Area
There are times in everyone's life when we recognise that the strategies we have relied on to cope with emotional challenges just aren’t cutting it! Professional support is sometimes the best way to get 'unstuck' and start moving forward in the direction of our life goals. The digital counselling and coaching offered at Way Forward is founded on the belief that with the right support, individuals, couples and families can make the necessary adjustments to manage the challenges and difficult circumstances they are experiencing and reach their full potential.
There are times in everyone's life when we recognise that the strategies we have relied on to cope with emotional challenges just aren’t cutting it! Professional support is sometimes the best way to get 'unstuck' and start moving forward in the direction of our life goals. The digital counselling and coaching offered at Way Forward is founded on the belief that with the right support, individuals, couples and families can make the necessary adjustments to manage the challenges and difficult circumstances they are experiencing and reach their full potential.
(08) 7008 9906 View (08) 7008 9906
Photo of Kate Cotching, Social Worker, AMHSW
Kate Cotching
Social Worker, AMHSW
Mildura, VIC 3500
Perhaps you’re living with anxiety, low mood, trauma, identity questions, or the cumulative impact of life stress, disability, or neurodiversity.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Professionally Registered Art Therapist, trained in ACT, trauma-informed practice, and strengths-based care. I offer verbal therapy and art-based psychotherapy, adapting each session to support emotional regulation, insight, and meaningful change.
Perhaps you’re living with anxiety, low mood, trauma, identity questions, or the cumulative impact of life stress, disability, or neurodiversity.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Professionally Registered Art Therapist, trained in ACT, trauma-informed practice, and strengths-based care. I offer verbal therapy and art-based psychotherapy, adapting each session to support emotional regulation, insight, and meaningful change.
(03) 4052 5090 View (03) 4052 5090
Photo of George Mudford - Mind Over Matters, Social Worker, AMHSW
Mind Over Matters
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I'm George an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma, grief, burnout, and the quieter forms of suffering that don't always have a name.
I bring both professional expertise and lived understanding to this work, and it shapes everything about how I show up in the room. My approach is relational, neuroaffirming drawing upon Schema Therapy and trauma-informed practice — adapted to you specifically, not applied as a one-size-fits-all protocol.
I'm George an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience, I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship stress, trauma, grief, burnout, and the quieter forms of suffering that don't always have a name.
I bring both professional expertise and lived understanding to this work, and it shapes everything about how I show up in the room. My approach is relational, neuroaffirming drawing upon Schema Therapy and trauma-informed practice — adapted to you specifically, not applied as a one-size-fits-all protocol.
(03) 4060 1620 View (03) 4060 1620
Photo of Tiarni Mudford, Social Worker, AMHSW
Tiarni Mudford
Social Worker, AMHSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you neurodivergent, or starting to wonder if you might be? Are you lost in a world not made for you and exhausted from masking? Are you in a relationship where you both seem to speak entirely different languages and nobody can figure out why? Sometimes the missing piece isn’t about effort or love, it’s understanding how our brains are wired differently. I specialise in ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, neurodivergent women and couples, via Telehealth across Australia. Whether you’re navigating a late diagnosis, burnout, PMDD, perimenopause or relationship conflict, I offer a warm, real, neuro-affirming space. No jargon, no judgement.
Are you neurodivergent, or starting to wonder if you might be? Are you lost in a world not made for you and exhausted from masking? Are you in a relationship where you both seem to speak entirely different languages and nobody can figure out why? Sometimes the missing piece isn’t about effort or love, it’s understanding how our brains are wired differently. I specialise in ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, neurodivergent women and couples, via Telehealth across Australia. Whether you’re navigating a late diagnosis, burnout, PMDD, perimenopause or relationship conflict, I offer a warm, real, neuro-affirming space. No jargon, no judgement.
0436 965 284 View 0436 965 284
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Lachlan King
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Serves Area
This includes support for anxiety, low mood, neurodiversity (including Autism and ADHD), body image and fitness-related challenges, sexuality, relationships, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and tailored. I place strong importance on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, safety, and trust, and I work alongside you to make sense of what’s happening and identify practical ways forward. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, therapy is adapted to your goals, values, and needs.
This includes support for anxiety, low mood, neurodiversity (including Autism and ADHD), body image and fitness-related challenges, sexuality, relationships, and life transitions.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and tailored. I place strong importance on building a therapeutic relationship grounded in empathy, safety, and trust, and I work alongside you to make sense of what’s happening and identify practical ways forward. Rather than a one-size-fits-all model, therapy is adapted to your goals, values, and needs.
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Photo of Jack O'Sullivan, Counsellor, PACFA
Jack O'Sullivan
Counsellor, PACFA
Serves Area
I help men with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, trauma and life changes.
Life can be overwhelming - stress, relationships, work pressures, and old struggles that keep resurfacing. I offer a grounded, plain-spoken talk things through, so men can get clear on what matters. The counselling I provide is high-quality and caters to regional rural men across Victoria, including Shepparton, Seymour, and Benalla. You are not expected to have the answers, just open to try getting things back on track
I help men with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationships, trauma and life changes.
Life can be overwhelming - stress, relationships, work pressures, and old struggles that keep resurfacing. I offer a grounded, plain-spoken talk things through, so men can get clear on what matters. The counselling I provide is high-quality and caters to regional rural men across Victoria, including Shepparton, Seymour, and Benalla. You are not expected to have the answers, just open to try getting things back on track
(03) 4713 5401 View (03) 4713 5401
Photo of Marie Bourke - Joseph's Corner, Counsellor, PACFA
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
Photo of Brianna King - Light the Way Counselling, Counsellor, ACA-L1
Light the Way Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
Brianna King is a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with adults seeking meaningful change in their lives, relationships, and families. She supports individuals, couples, and parents to break unhelpful patterns, develop self-awareness, and build stronger, healthier connections.
Brianna King is a compassionate and experienced therapist who works with adults seeking meaningful change in their lives, relationships, and families. She supports individuals, couples, and parents to break unhelpful patterns, develop self-awareness, and build stronger, healthier connections.
(08) 9932 0333 View (08) 9932 0333
Photo of Christine Sharmini Gunaratnam - Emergent Mindfulness Centre, Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L1
Emergent Mindfulness Centre
Counsellor, PhD, ACA-L1
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Building trust is one of the goals of my counselling practice. I take time to get to know you and build a rapport to truly understand your concerns, so that we may find solutions to your problems. My experience is diverse, and I encourage people from all walks of life to contact me. The choice is yours; you can take a decision on whether you wish to continue counselling with me or choose another path.
Building trust is one of the goals of my counselling practice. I take time to get to know you and build a rapport to truly understand your concerns, so that we may find solutions to your problems. My experience is diverse, and I encourage people from all walks of life to contact me. The choice is yours; you can take a decision on whether you wish to continue counselling with me or choose another path.
(03) 4060 5005 View (03) 4060 5005
Photo of Alexandra ‘Alex’ Forner, Psychologist, PsyBA General
Alexandra ‘Alex’ Forner
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
I am most experienced in PTSD, Complex-PTSD and trauma related issues, anxiety and depression, eating disorders and OCD, panic and psychosomatics.
Hi there! I'm a country girl at heart, living most of my life in Far West NSW and regional Victoria, and now WA. These foundational years have been valuable to my own psychological development and eventual career in the field. I've had exposure to diverse populations, presentations and contexts. My clientele ranges from police, FIFO folk in the mining industry, healthcare professionals and defense personnel across the ADF. I've provided outreach to Aboriginal communities, mine sites and farmers. I work primarily with adults (18+) however will accept younger clients if specifically referred for eating disorder treatment by their GP.
I am most experienced in PTSD, Complex-PTSD and trauma related issues, anxiety and depression, eating disorders and OCD, panic and psychosomatics.
Hi there! I'm a country girl at heart, living most of my life in Far West NSW and regional Victoria, and now WA. These foundational years have been valuable to my own psychological development and eventual career in the field. I've had exposure to diverse populations, presentations and contexts. My clientele ranges from police, FIFO folk in the mining industry, healthcare professionals and defense personnel across the ADF. I've provided outreach to Aboriginal communities, mine sites and farmers. I work primarily with adults (18+) however will accept younger clients if specifically referred for eating disorder treatment by their GP.
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Anxiety Therapists
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.

What are the most common types of treatment 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 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.

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.