Counselling in Narre Warren, VIC

Conduct a range of psychological assessments, including educational, cognitive, intellectual (IQ), academic, autism, adhd, dyslexia, and behavioural assessments. The most up-to-date gold standard assessments are utilised. Assessments are conducted in a friendly, caring, and respectful manner. Results help to identify a child's strengths and weaknesses, and guide what supports may best help a child at home and school. Psychology Assessment Services provides an assessment only service for children aged between 4 and 17 years.

“A supportive, non-judgmental and collaborative approach is the foundation of my work” Shamim Ahmadi is a bilingual counsellor who believes counselling is a collaborative process. She seeks to provide a safe and supportive environment that encourages individual success and assists individuals to increase their enjoyment of life, by helping to reduce the effects of stress.

Donna is a registered psychologist (clinical registrar) who is passionate about enhancing and supporting the well-being and resiliency of her clients, with a focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship. She provides a warm, non-judgemental approach tailored to suit young people and adults who are experiencing a range of challenges and mental health issues. Donna utilises a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. The appropriate modality is chosen in a collaborative manner based on the client's specific needs and case formulation.

Life can be challenging and we all experience difficult emotions and stress at times. Sometimes these internal experiences can have a significant impact on our life and goals. I am a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping people manage their concerns and optimise their quality of life. I have experience working with a variety of issues, ranging from daily life stressors to complex psychological issues. When delivering therapy, I draw upon several evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, EMDR, Family Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Deborah is an experienced Clinical Psychology with a particular interest in Eating Disorders, Depression, Anxiety, and Grief. She works with a diverse population, seeing adult women and men. Deborah provides a compassionate and evidence informed treatment. In addition to her therapeutic work, she teaches masters level clinical psychology students, and has an interest in eating disorder prevention. Deborah is the founder of Person Centred Psychology & Allied Health in South Melbourne, where she has built her practice of psychologists and dietitians to provide evidence informed person centred care to all clients.

Hi, I'm Nicholas Lawless, the clinical psychologist at DRT Psychology. We all want to thrive, right? But if you are reading this, there's a good chance you're not. If that's because you're experiencing distressing feelings and thoughts, or because your relationship is struggling, then DRT Psychology can help. Whether you are an individual or a couple, I will help you to discover what's behind your difficulties, and provide you with evidence-based treatment to help you recover, so that one day soon you can thrive. I encourage you to visit our website www.drtpsychclinic.com.au for more information and to book your first appointment!

I am a very capable and committed counsellor, and passionate about supporting clients to make a difference in their life through empowerment, reflection and understanding. Each person is unique and requires an individual approach in meeting his or her specific needs. You will feel connected, safe and heard in sessions with me, working collaboratively in a positive and uplifting environment. I am deeply committed to helping you overcome immediate concerns and skilled at using various therapies and techniques in a client-centred approach to provide you with the tools to grow and work towards living life to the fullest.

Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations in the form of Employment Assistance Programs. Our team includes Psychologists experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma-focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management and increasing work attendance and satisfaction. Private counselling is also available in our three practice locations.

I am a mental health social worker, supporting clients in all ages and stages of their life. My primary goal is to assist my clients to find their footing again and get back on track, to find their purpose and live a fulfilling life.

Are you a woman who constantly puts herself last and goes out of the way to please others and yet you judge yourself harshly for not being good enough? Do you have difficulty saying no? or setting boundaries is hard due to fear of disappointing people? It's common for many women to get trapped in a people pleasing cycle but change is possible. What would it be like if you didn't have to worry about what everyone thinks of you? Enjoying the things in life that you value most- what if you could be seen and heard for who you are? Imagine, how would your life be if you could define your boundaries and communicate them effectively.

I am a mature age Psychologist, who has been in private practice since 1998. I have experience in many fields of Psychology and have assisted, both couples, adolescents and individuals to understand and work through the mental health obstacles they are facing.

My ideal client is someone that is requiring to address:- Anxiety, Depression, anxiety, pain, relationships challenges and or addiction. Seeking alternatives to medication. For the relief or healing of any emotional challenge or ailment. I am passionate about the relief of unnecessary suffering to support recovery from a peer perspective and create a sense of wellbeing. Alternate strategies beyond pharmaceutical medication and invasive surgery for recovery to wellbeing.

Humaira Hamimi is a bilingual psychologist who helps guide adults, adolescents and children in resolving personal, social and psychological difficulties. Humaira speaks Dari, has had extensive experience working in the private, government, NDIS and NGO sectors providing her with the ability to engage clients from all walks of life. Humaira has trained and worked in a number of contexts and with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, parenting difficulties, relationship challenges and growth. She also works with issues related to refugees and asylum seekers related to identify, life cycle and grief and loss.

My goal as a Creative Counsellor is to assist my clients of all ages to gain a quality of life that is enriched with possibilities, and to embrace change with more confidence and mindfulness. It is my intention for you to gain a sense of worth, and to explore these feelings together one step at a time through engagement with creative experiences on offer. No artistic skills are needed to experience the positive effects Art Therapy can offer. It is centred around your own interests, and what is resonating with you in the present moment, while we discover and clarify the issues at hand in a safe and therapeutic environment.

Edita is very passionate about helping children, adolescents and their families improve their quality of life, build resilience and strong connections and relationships with significant others. Edita often sees clients who are anxious, have behavioral difficulties, experienced some form of trauma (domestic violence, death, bullying, parental separation etc) or require assistance in building new skills such as social skills or assertiveness.

I am a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker and Accredited EMDR Practitioner, trauma informed therapist, working with people impacted by Complex PTSD; Complex and Acute Trauma; attachment trauma; historical and recent sexual assault and family violence and relationship issues. I am very much an outcome focused therapist and work with individuals to achieve effective and positive results. Understanding the importance of a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship, I am able to put people at easy and provide a space without judgment, open and honest. I work with people via VOCAT, Worksafe, GP referral and self referral.

With more than 20 years experience working in trauma, community mental health, and as a former school psychologist & Headspace clinician, I offer powerful psychological therapies and tools to overcome whatever issues are causing distress and impact negatively on your ability to cope with your life. I work with people struggling to cope with depression & anxiety, family & domestic violence & trauma including first responders & victims of crime, or needing help with a new direction or career, school-based issues including bullying, identity and parenting, serious illness & chronic pain, or wanting to be the best version of yourself.