Substance Use Counselling in Ringwood East, VIC
Hi, I'm Danielle.
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, and I want you to know that you're not alone. As a psychologist, my priority is creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and truly understood. Therapy isn’t just about working through challenges—it’s about having someone walk alongside you, supporting you with warmth, compassion, and genuine care. I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in supporting self-understanding and growth, and I am committed to taking the time to understand individuals' unique needs and challenges.
Hi, I'm Danielle.
Reaching out for support can feel daunting, and I want you to know that you're not alone. As a psychologist, my priority is creating a space where you feel safe, heard, and truly understood. Therapy isn’t just about working through challenges—it’s about having someone walk alongside you, supporting you with warmth, compassion, and genuine care. I believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important factors in supporting self-understanding and growth, and I am committed to taking the time to understand individuals' unique needs and challenges.
If you are struggling with the impact of trauma, or are interested in trying EMDR Therapy, we are here to help! We are a psychology and counselling practice located in Croydon, Victoria. We have a special focus on the treatment of PTSD and trauma, with a particular interest in EMDR Therapy. EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based method of trauma treatment that is endorsed by the World Health Organisation and Medicare Australia. Our Practice Director, Caroline Burrows, is a leading accredited EMDR trainer in Australia. We are proud to offer traditional, intensive and group EMDR Therapy.
If you are struggling with the impact of trauma, or are interested in trying EMDR Therapy, we are here to help! We are a psychology and counselling practice located in Croydon, Victoria. We have a special focus on the treatment of PTSD and trauma, with a particular interest in EMDR Therapy. EMDR is a powerful, evidence-based method of trauma treatment that is endorsed by the World Health Organisation and Medicare Australia. Our Practice Director, Caroline Burrows, is a leading accredited EMDR trainer in Australia. We are proud to offer traditional, intensive and group EMDR Therapy.
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I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed; are being held back by anxiety or depression; are concerned about their drug and/or alcohol use; or are trying to support someone with substance use issues.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with people with complex issues including mental health, substance abuse and trauma to name a few. I have a gentle, compassionate non-judgmental approach. I have a passion for helping people feel valued, and loved and to live the life they were created to live.
I work with people who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed; are being held back by anxiety or depression; are concerned about their drug and/or alcohol use; or are trying to support someone with substance use issues.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years experience working with people with complex issues including mental health, substance abuse and trauma to name a few. I have a gentle, compassionate non-judgmental approach. I have a passion for helping people feel valued, and loved and to live the life they were created to live.
She supports clients who experience a range of issues including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia, and substance use issues.
Angela is an experienced psychologist who offers a unique perspective coming from a health psychology background. Angela's expertise is particularly notable in her work with clients living with complex medical conditions and chronic pain, providing transformative care for those dealing with complex emotional and psychological challenges.
She supports clients who experience a range of issues including depression, anxiety, chronic pain, chronic health conditions such as fibromyalgia, and substance use issues.
Angela is an experienced psychologist who offers a unique perspective coming from a health psychology background. Angela's expertise is particularly notable in her work with clients living with complex medical conditions and chronic pain, providing transformative care for those dealing with complex emotional and psychological challenges.
I provide EMDR, Gestalt, and CBT therapy for people with a wide range of issues from PTSD, Anxiety, Substance Use, Dissociation, and more
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
I provide EMDR, Gestalt, and CBT therapy for people with a wide range of issues from PTSD, Anxiety, Substance Use, Dissociation, and more
The ideal person coming into see me are committing to change for themselves. I see their ideal goals are finding peace with their trauma, anxiety, depression, and etc. I see that they are looking for a calm place even if they have not experienced this in their life before.
Cam is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (BA; GradCertAddBeh; MSW, AMHSW) and primarily works with people experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, gambling and other addictive behaviours, trauma, interpersonal relationships.
He also has a special interest in mindfulness-based approaches, with these principles woven into his sessions, or that can also be taught as specific skills. His holistic assessment and intervention style is informed by Cam’s professional training as well as extensive experience as a teacher and practitioner of breathwork, meditation & yoga.
Cam is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (BA; GradCertAddBeh; MSW, AMHSW) and primarily works with people experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, gambling and other addictive behaviours, trauma, interpersonal relationships.
He also has a special interest in mindfulness-based approaches, with these principles woven into his sessions, or that can also be taught as specific skills. His holistic assessment and intervention style is informed by Cam’s professional training as well as extensive experience as a teacher and practitioner of breathwork, meditation & yoga.
If you're looking for an emotionally safe and judgement-free space to work through your struggles, whether that be anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, stress, or substance use, then let's work together to achieve your goals.
I'd be honoured to hear your story and to collaborate with you as you embark on your therapy journey. I'll support you every step of the way as you work towards developing self-awareness and achieving your short/long-term goals. I have experience working in a private practice, school, and forensic setting, with a wide range of ages.
If you're looking for an emotionally safe and judgement-free space to work through your struggles, whether that be anxiety, depression, relationship breakdown, stress, or substance use, then let's work together to achieve your goals.
I'd be honoured to hear your story and to collaborate with you as you embark on your therapy journey. I'll support you every step of the way as you work towards developing self-awareness and achieving your short/long-term goals. I have experience working in a private practice, school, and forensic setting, with a wide range of ages.
I have expertise in trauma & abuse, depression & anxiety, relationships, gender & sexuality, substance use and complex difficulties.
I provide psychoanalytic treatment. This can involve working through your problems, assisting you to pursue what you want in your life, and developing new ways of relating to others and how you feel about yourself. I provide a non-judgmental and confidential space in which to discuss your concerns, and how to best work together.
I have expertise in trauma & abuse, depression & anxiety, relationships, gender & sexuality, substance use and complex difficulties.
I provide psychoanalytic treatment. This can involve working through your problems, assisting you to pursue what you want in your life, and developing new ways of relating to others and how you feel about yourself. I provide a non-judgmental and confidential space in which to discuss your concerns, and how to best work together.
I work primarily with trauma, substance use issues/addictions.
I have a bachelor’s degree in counselling and have carried out (and continue to carry out) further training in both trauma and addictions. Before moving into private practice, I worked as an Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician within the community sector.
I work primarily with trauma, substance use issues/addictions.
I have a bachelor’s degree in counselling and have carried out (and continue to carry out) further training in both trauma and addictions. Before moving into private practice, I worked as an Alcohol and Other Drug Clinician within the community sector.
My previous experience has been in working with clients experiencing problems with their substance use, who have a personality disorder, and who are from the LGBTIQAplus community.
I am a social worker and family therapist with over eight years post-qualifying experience, and over five years experience providing supervision and consultation to frontline practitioners and leaders in mental health, AoD, family violence and housing and homelessness sectors. I offer compassionate and non-judgemental services to people in Melbourne who have been impacted by the war on people who use drugs, the criminalisation of sex work, incarceration, and other forms of marginalisation.
My previous experience has been in working with clients experiencing problems with their substance use, who have a personality disorder, and who are from the LGBTIQAplus community.
I am a social worker and family therapist with over eight years post-qualifying experience, and over five years experience providing supervision and consultation to frontline practitioners and leaders in mental health, AoD, family violence and housing and homelessness sectors. I offer compassionate and non-judgemental services to people in Melbourne who have been impacted by the war on people who use drugs, the criminalisation of sex work, incarceration, and other forms of marginalisation.
As a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), my focus is on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed, struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with drug and alcohol use, or trying to support someone with substance use issues.
My ability to empathize with you comes from my genuine understanding of life's difficulties. I approach my work with a gentle, compassionate, and non-judgmental attitude. I empower clients to honour their strengths and resilience and utilize their minds, bodies and souls as resources for awareness, understanding, emotional regulation, and re-connection.
As a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), my focus is on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed and stressed, struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with drug and alcohol use, or trying to support someone with substance use issues.
My ability to empathize with you comes from my genuine understanding of life's difficulties. I approach my work with a gentle, compassionate, and non-judgmental attitude. I empower clients to honour their strengths and resilience and utilize their minds, bodies and souls as resources for awareness, understanding, emotional regulation, and re-connection.
AASW accredited Social Worker with experience working in foster care, parent support, substance use, adoption, family violence, forensics and mental health.
Finding yourself doing head miles, feeling hopeless or overwhelmed by recent changes in life? Ever feel that you are carrying the burden of the world on your shoulders since COVID came around? Do you no longer find joy in the things you used to enjoy or are unable to remember what life used to be like before COVID came around?Have you tried therapy before and didn’t feel understood? If you are a person of colour and struggle to find therapists who understand your culture, I hope to provide you with better service. Give us a call or leave an enquiry on the website and we will walk you through your journey to a better life.
AASW accredited Social Worker with experience working in foster care, parent support, substance use, adoption, family violence, forensics and mental health.
Finding yourself doing head miles, feeling hopeless or overwhelmed by recent changes in life? Ever feel that you are carrying the burden of the world on your shoulders since COVID came around? Do you no longer find joy in the things you used to enjoy or are unable to remember what life used to be like before COVID came around?Have you tried therapy before and didn’t feel understood? If you are a person of colour and struggle to find therapists who understand your culture, I hope to provide you with better service. Give us a call or leave an enquiry on the website and we will walk you through your journey to a better life.
Often clients have a diverse range of challenges such as depression and anxiety, trauma, family issues and substance use issues.
As a caring clinical psychologist with expertise in working with adults and children, I understand that positive changes often start with small actions. This belief guides everything undertaken at Small Steps Psychology,
Often clients have a diverse range of challenges such as depression and anxiety, trauma, family issues and substance use issues.
As a caring clinical psychologist with expertise in working with adults and children, I understand that positive changes often start with small actions. This belief guides everything undertaken at Small Steps Psychology,
I provide support for children, young people, adults, couples, and families for issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, eating disorders, ASD, school refusal, Substance use, grief and loss and carer support.
My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, narrative therapy and solution focussed therapy. The approach is tailored to meet your unique needs. I employ a strength-based approach that is client centred to support individuals and families. I have extensive mental health experience and carer lived experience.
I provide support for children, young people, adults, couples, and families for issues including: anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, eating disorders, ASD, school refusal, Substance use, grief and loss and carer support.
My approach is integrative, drawing from CBT, ACT, DBT, narrative therapy and solution focussed therapy. The approach is tailored to meet your unique needs. I employ a strength-based approach that is client centred to support individuals and families. I have extensive mental health experience and carer lived experience.
As a clinical psychologist I diagnose and treat many different conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance use disorders, and OCD.
I became a psychologist because I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live the best life they can. Life is constantly changing and this uncertainty can be a challenge for some people, and may lead to anxiety and depression or other disorders. I utilise a range therapies to meet the differing and deeply personal needs of my clients. I work in collaboration with clients to identify the areas of difficulty and together we set goals and work towards them from a strengths based perspective.
As a clinical psychologist I diagnose and treat many different conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), substance use disorders, and OCD.
I became a psychologist because I believe that everyone should have the opportunity to live the best life they can. Life is constantly changing and this uncertainty can be a challenge for some people, and may lead to anxiety and depression or other disorders. I utilise a range therapies to meet the differing and deeply personal needs of my clients. I work in collaboration with clients to identify the areas of difficulty and together we set goals and work towards them from a strengths based perspective.
I am a clinical psychologist experienced in working with the full range of mental illness and mental health difficulties. This includes individuals with challenges ranging from obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, psychotic illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, substance-use, as well as anxiety disorders and depression.
I am a clinical psychologist experienced in working with the full range of mental illness and mental health difficulties. This includes individuals with challenges ranging from obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, psychotic illness, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorders, substance-use, as well as anxiety disorders and depression.
Maree has experience working with individuals experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning, parenting, dementia, substance use and schizophrenia.
Maree’s approach to therapy is holistic, collaborative and trauma-informed and she integrates evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her practice.
Maree has experience working with individuals experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, traumatic stress, autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), learning, parenting, dementia, substance use and schizophrenia.
Maree’s approach to therapy is holistic, collaborative and trauma-informed and she integrates evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her practice.
You might be trying to manage stress better, make changes to your alcohol or substance use, or, improve your relationships.
I'm passionate about working with adults who experience challenges with addiction, PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I also have a special interest in working with men, offering a space where you can be real without the pressure to "tough it out". Whether you’re feeling stuck, struggling with emotions and past trauma or caught in unhelpful life patterns, I take a down-to-earth, practical approach to help you move forward. My goal is to make you feel at ease as we work through your challenges, with a focus on what truly matters to you.
You might be trying to manage stress better, make changes to your alcohol or substance use, or, improve your relationships.
I'm passionate about working with adults who experience challenges with addiction, PTSD, trauma, depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I also have a special interest in working with men, offering a space where you can be real without the pressure to "tough it out". Whether you’re feeling stuck, struggling with emotions and past trauma or caught in unhelpful life patterns, I take a down-to-earth, practical approach to help you move forward. My goal is to make you feel at ease as we work through your challenges, with a focus on what truly matters to you.
We take a holistic approach, and understand that many factors, including financial stress, interpersonal conflict, and substance use can all impact on your mental health.
Our neuroaffirming team are empathic and committed to understanding every patient's unique story. They design specific intervention strategies tailored to the individual, informed by evidence-based assessment and the latest clinical research, whilst working collaboratively with patients to implement change, constantly adapting to better inform treatment.
We take a holistic approach, and understand that many factors, including financial stress, interpersonal conflict, and substance use can all impact on your mental health.
Our neuroaffirming team are empathic and committed to understanding every patient's unique story. They design specific intervention strategies tailored to the individual, informed by evidence-based assessment and the latest clinical research, whilst working collaboratively with patients to implement change, constantly adapting to better inform treatment.
Whether you're facing substance use challenges, behavioral addictions, or finding that previous approaches haven't quite fit, I offer a space where both your immediate needs and underlying experiences matter.
As a PACFA registered Counsellor and Art Therapist with lived experience of recovery, I bring both professional expertise and a personal understanding to the work. I integrate mindfulness, art therapy, and trauma-informed approaches to create a space where healing unfolds naturally. Lasting change emerges when we address immediate needs and deeper patterns.
Whether you're facing substance use challenges, behavioral addictions, or finding that previous approaches haven't quite fit, I offer a space where both your immediate needs and underlying experiences matter.
As a PACFA registered Counsellor and Art Therapist with lived experience of recovery, I bring both professional expertise and a personal understanding to the work. I integrate mindfulness, art therapy, and trauma-informed approaches to create a space where healing unfolds naturally. Lasting change emerges when we address immediate needs and deeper patterns.
Nearby Substance Use Counsellors Searches for Ringwood East
- Bayswater
- Boronia
- Chirnside Park
- Croydon
- Heathmont
- Mitcham
- Mooroolbark
- Ringwood
- Vermont South
- Wantirna
- Wantirna South
- Warrandyte
Substance Use Counsellors
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
How do 12-step programs combined with psychotherapy work?
Members of 12-step programs help each other reach abstinence and work to maintain it. These programs promote complete change in the individual’s emotional, mental, physical, and even spiritual perspectives. Some programs require that new members attend 90 meetings in 90 days. Many people do attend these programs in conjunction with their work in psychotherapy; the combination of therapy along with 12-step can be extremely effective.
How does harm reduction combined with psychotherapy work?
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, harm reduction prevents death, injury, disease, overdose, and substance misuse. People who choose harm reduction for substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.