Counselling in Preston, VIC

In over 20 years as a therapist, I have worked with a wide range of clients and couples with many and varied issues. I work in a way that is strongly client, and emotionally focused. I have worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, substance issues, food disorders, grief, child-hood trauma, uncertainty around sexuality and gender, around identity and self confidence/esteem. I work well with clients who are looking to change their lives and who are open to exploring their issues; to challenge their thinking and to examine what isn't working for them and to take practical steps to shift beyond where they are now.

Women Assist is a professional counselling and psychotherapy service that supports all people who identify as women with their mental health and well-being. We are a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive service, offering counselling and psychotherapy via telephone or online video platform.

Northside Women's Wellbeing Hub is a women's psychological service. Ghada is interested in working with women aged between 18-65+ years, presenting mental health, intimacy & sexual health. She is passionate about working with women from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach. NOTE: Ghada currently only practices and is available to take intake calls on Fridays from 9 am -5 pm, please head to northsidewomenswellbeinghub.com.au/request-an-appointment to request an appointment.

I am an integrative therapist who loves working with people who are willing to be curious about themselves and others. I specialise in a process of somatic self-insight called Focusing, in which attention is placed not only on thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, but also on the body’s immediate, moment-to-moment reactions and felt sense of an issue. This process is well suited to people who are feeling stuck, suffer from anxiety and/or depression, or are having a transitional time in life and need to find an authentic way forward. Our sessions together are 75 minutes in length, and are designed to help you achieve meaningful change.

Stan is a registered clinical psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and membership of the Australian Psychological Society. He has 14 years of training and experience and can speak in both Greek and English languages. He also has experience in working with adolescents, adults, older adults, and couples

I am a board approved supervisor, with experience providing supervision to both experienced psychologists as well as clinical registrars. My focus is on creating a supportive and accepting environment so psychologists can safely address weaknesses and ask difficult questions in their supervision.

You are here because you feel like you (or someone you know) may need therapy and are reading through profiles of strangers, scrolling through their videos and photos. It's a pretty common part of being on the internet nowadays, along with scrolling through memes and videos of food and cats. You may be looking for connection. Someone who speaks to you and may get you and your life story. I know what’s like, because I’ve been on that side of the screen going through that same process. Today may not be the day you choose to call or email, but you are scoping what’s there and most of it may sound pretty similar profile to profile.

Maria has a passion for empowering individuals of all ages to maximise their wellbeing.

I am a Holistic Counsellor. I support women toward believing in themselves, being confident in their identity, in speaking their truth, and in living life from a place of authenticity. In particular, I am interested in working with women who are in mid-life transition, who are facing the issues often accompanying this phase of life, such as menopause, body changes, emotional changes, life changes. They may be experiencing uncertainty about their own identity and purpose if they have children who are 'leaving the nest', are facing significant changes to close relationships, or stepping into caring roles for aging parents.

Think Lemonade Counselling & Creative Studio is a place where I work from the heart. I have up to 10 years of extensive experience working within the disability and mental health sector. I am a qaulitfied Counsellor and Art Therapist and can offer you flexibiity with what approach meets your needs and how you would like to work with me. I embrace values of inclusion, acceptance, diversity, respect and compassion. I aim to create a space where you feel empowered to take the lead with your mental health journey. I work from a trauma-informed, person-centred and holistic approach with all my clients.

Hi, I’m Janelle, a holistic, transpersonal therapist, offering an alternative approach to conventional types of therapy. I believe that transformation & healing take place when the correct conditions are created. Thus, central to the way I work is providing a safe container of presence & real, two-way connection from where my clients can feel seen & heard for where they are at in their journey, whilst becoming equiped with evidence based tools & techniques to deepen their capacity for challenge, joy, connection & wholeness.

I am a Dr. of Clinical Neuropsychology with experience in hospital and community rehab. I have expertise in the relationship between brain function/cognition, emotion and behaviour. I work with anxiety, depression and trauma, specialising in providing therapy to people with health conditions that impact the brain (neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative e.g., acquired brain injury, stroke, intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, dementia and ADHD). My special interest is in functional neurological disorders.

People seek Pat's counselling and therapeutic healing services for a variety of reasons incl: • negative experiences intruding upon life • difficulties coping panic or anxiety • feeling low or depression • sadness and grief • difficulties in relationships including break-ups • experiences of violence or abuse • Trauma e.g. car accident, a significant injury, illness, or event • low self-esteem • phobias and fears • chronic pain or fatigue • negative patterns of behaviour • medical traumas • complex trauma & PTSD • LGBTIQ+ transitioning / coming out • job loss • midlife stresses • retirement • feeling dissatisfied with life.

In these uncertain times we are faced with challenges that reverberate into every aspect of our being-in-the-world. We must unite with a community spirit that intentionally cares for the ‘greater good’ in the midst of much unchartered territory. But to support one-another, ourselves, and the planet in sustainable ways, we must also attend to our inner lives; nurturing every internal resource of strength and wisdom we possess in helpful ways, with self-compassion. Counselling can help.

Allison is a Counsellor and Psychotherapist with specialist training in Couple Therapy and Transpersonal Counselling. She offers a Holistic and Integrative approach to her work with both Couples and Individuals, drawing on many therapeutic models and theories such as Attachment theory; Mindfulness and Somatic processes; and how our fight or flight defence mechanisms effect our wellbeing.

Looking for something a little different to traditional talking therapy? Often it can be hard to find the words to express how we are feeling or what is going on in your life that is getting you down. As a Mental Health Social Worker I use my traditional counselling skills and incorporate my Sensorimotor Art Therapy skills to add deeper meaning and reflection to make sense of the world through art, creativity and play.