Alcohol Use Psychologists and Therapists in Sunbury, VIC

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Talk Zone Counselling
Counsellor
Online Only
My name is Dennis and I am a counsellor at Talk Zone Counselling. Life doesn’t come with a manual – but you don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer counselling that’s grounded in empathy, honesty and practical support. Whether you’re facing anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or simply feeling lost, I offer a space where you can speak freely, be heard deeply, and start making sense of what’s going on.
My name is Dennis and I am a counsellor at Talk Zone Counselling. Life doesn’t come with a manual – but you don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer counselling that’s grounded in empathy, honesty and practical support. Whether you’re facing anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, or simply feeling lost, I offer a space where you can speak freely, be heard deeply, and start making sense of what’s going on.
(03) 8007 2923 View (03) 8007 2923
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Harpreet Deol
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Harpreet is an Australian registered psychologist. She has a strong interest in working on complex trauma. Her strength lies in engaging clients with diligence and patience. Harpreet believes in working under an integrative evidence-based model using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is multilingual and can additionally support clients who speak English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
Harpreet is an Australian registered psychologist. She has a strong interest in working on complex trauma. Her strength lies in engaging clients with diligence and patience. Harpreet believes in working under an integrative evidence-based model using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is multilingual and can additionally support clients who speak English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.
1800 327 477 View 1800 327 477
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Peace Harmony and Healing
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Serves Area
Melissa Halliwell: Counselling for Life’s Challenges and Lasting Peace. Serving the Bendigo, Castlemaine, Macedon Ranges region and telehealth; Melissa, an Accredited Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), offers compassionate support for individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. We believe in your inherent ability to heal and grow. While Melissa's practice is focused on mental well-being,growth clarity, her background as a Registered Nurse with deep experience in family care and complex health issues (like aging and disability) provides a unique, grounded perspective for all clients.
Melissa Halliwell: Counselling for Life’s Challenges and Lasting Peace. Serving the Bendigo, Castlemaine, Macedon Ranges region and telehealth; Melissa, an Accredited Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), offers compassionate support for individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, and life transitions. We believe in your inherent ability to heal and grow. While Melissa's practice is focused on mental well-being,growth clarity, her background as a Registered Nurse with deep experience in family care and complex health issues (like aging and disability) provides a unique, grounded perspective for all clients.
(03) 6164 3056 View (03) 6164 3056
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The Psychology and Therapy Clinic, Laura Smolcic
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Serves Area
I have worked in a range of settings for over 15 years as a Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate and dedicated to provide you with care, compassion and individually tailored- therapy. I feel fortunate to have been able to provide care to my clients over the years. I use a range of evidence-based psychological therapies for Depression and Anxiety disorders, Trauma , Bipolar Disorder, Addictions, Work issues and Adjustment Disorders , Perfectionism and Eating Disorders. I am particularly passionate about teaching & assisting clients in areas concerning body image issues, weight management, dysfunctional & disordered eating.
I have worked in a range of settings for over 15 years as a Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate and dedicated to provide you with care, compassion and individually tailored- therapy. I feel fortunate to have been able to provide care to my clients over the years. I use a range of evidence-based psychological therapies for Depression and Anxiety disorders, Trauma , Bipolar Disorder, Addictions, Work issues and Adjustment Disorders , Perfectionism and Eating Disorders. I am particularly passionate about teaching & assisting clients in areas concerning body image issues, weight management, dysfunctional & disordered eating.
(03) 7302 2007 View (03) 7302 2007
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Sebastian Kitchen
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Serves Area
My name is Seb & I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist working somatically with clients in Bendigo & Kyneton. For me, Psychotherapy is the science and art of creating transformative change by using the healing power of relationships that are grounded in safety and trust. The motivation for change might be prompted by a loss, a crisis or a need to fix specific problems, yet it often ends up with stepping into a deeper, more connected sense of self, responsibility, love & freedom. Thus, Psychotherapy is a place to accept and come to terms with how our experiences and stories have shaped us into who we are, and how we live and love.
My name is Seb & I'm an Integrative Psychotherapist working somatically with clients in Bendigo & Kyneton. For me, Psychotherapy is the science and art of creating transformative change by using the healing power of relationships that are grounded in safety and trust. The motivation for change might be prompted by a loss, a crisis or a need to fix specific problems, yet it often ends up with stepping into a deeper, more connected sense of self, responsibility, love & freedom. Thus, Psychotherapy is a place to accept and come to terms with how our experiences and stories have shaped us into who we are, and how we live and love.
(03) 4420 3637 View (03) 4420 3637
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Potential Pathways Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Online Only
Hi, I'm Katia Cannalonga - a registered Psychologist. I work closely with clients to clarify their goals and empower them with the tools and insights needed to manage symptoms, build resilience, and create lasting change in their mental health and wellbeing. This is achieved through evidence based therapies including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing and emotion-focused therapy.
Hi, I'm Katia Cannalonga - a registered Psychologist. I work closely with clients to clarify their goals and empower them with the tools and insights needed to manage symptoms, build resilience, and create lasting change in their mental health and wellbeing. This is achieved through evidence based therapies including, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectic behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing and emotion-focused therapy.
(03) 7302 8634 View (03) 7302 8634
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Tanya Jordan
Social Worker, MSc, AASW
Serves Area
I am a Mental Health Social Worker who maintains a deep commitment to helping people navigate life’s challenges and rediscover their strengths. Through trauma-informed counselling. I support individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, and complex trauma—offering practical strategies, ethical clarity, and real hope. My practice is grounded in compassion and collaboration. Having worked in the criminal justice system and delivered interventions to men and women who have been sentenced to prison. I understand how tough these systems can be. I’m here to make that journey safer, more empowering, and easier
I am a Mental Health Social Worker who maintains a deep commitment to helping people navigate life’s challenges and rediscover their strengths. Through trauma-informed counselling. I support individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, and complex trauma—offering practical strategies, ethical clarity, and real hope. My practice is grounded in compassion and collaboration. Having worked in the criminal justice system and delivered interventions to men and women who have been sentenced to prison. I understand how tough these systems can be. I’m here to make that journey safer, more empowering, and easier
(08) 9126 9118 View (08) 9126 9118
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Renewed Life Coaching & Counselling
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or like your relationship has lost its spark? At Renewed Life Counselling & Coaching, we help individuals and couples heal, reconnect, and experience real transformation. As a husband-and-wife team, our dual-therapist couples program brings both male and female perspectives, ensuring each partner feels heard, understood, and safe. We create a space for open communication, emotional growth, and lasting change for both relationships and personal healing. For individuals, we bring years of experience to help you heal, grow, and provide compassionate support every step of your journey.
Feeling stuck, disconnected, or like your relationship has lost its spark? At Renewed Life Counselling & Coaching, we help individuals and couples heal, reconnect, and experience real transformation. As a husband-and-wife team, our dual-therapist couples program brings both male and female perspectives, ensuring each partner feels heard, understood, and safe. We create a space for open communication, emotional growth, and lasting change for both relationships and personal healing. For individuals, we bring years of experience to help you heal, grow, and provide compassionate support every step of your journey.
(03) 9088 0895 View (03) 9088 0895

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Clair Sara Martin
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Serves Area
I believe that seeking support takes courage, and my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, focusing on your unique experiences, abilities, and goals. I work with young people and adults to help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I also offer clinical supervision to support other practitioners in their professional development.
I believe that seeking support takes courage, and my goal is to provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood. My approach is strengths-based and collaborative, focusing on your unique experiences, abilities, and goals. I work with young people and adults to help them navigate challenges, build resilience, and develop practical tools for lasting change. I also offer clinical supervision to support other practitioners in their professional development.
(02) 5944 5487 View (02) 5944 5487
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Addiction Solutions Victoria Inc
Verified Verified
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
ASV is Governed by a board of directors who in response to an identified community need, established a recovery focused substance abuse treatment & addiction rehabilitation service in Melbourne, Victoria.
ASV is Governed by a board of directors who in response to an identified community need, established a recovery focused substance abuse treatment & addiction rehabilitation service in Melbourne, Victoria.
(03) 8797 2116 View (03) 8797 2116
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Allison Cahill
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Carlton, VIC 3053
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience and believe in the potential for all of us to continually grow, adapt and heal from the past. Working from a client-centred and evidence-based approach, I aim to provide a warm and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their struggles and achieve their goals. I have worked in private practice, hospitals and universities providing both individual and group therapy. I have an interest in working with people with a range of difficulties including but not limited to relationship issues, family trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol addiction and low self-esteem.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience and believe in the potential for all of us to continually grow, adapt and heal from the past. Working from a client-centred and evidence-based approach, I aim to provide a warm and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their struggles and achieve their goals. I have worked in private practice, hospitals and universities providing both individual and group therapy. I have an interest in working with people with a range of difficulties including but not limited to relationship issues, family trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol addiction and low self-esteem.
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Daniel Brightwell
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Online Only
Struggling with pornography, gambling, substance use, or compulsive technology use? When these patterns start to take hold, they can impact your relationships, work, and sense of who you are, but change is possible. I’m Daniel, a psychologist at Brightwell Psychology, and I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles that no longer serve them. Using practical, evidence-based therapy, I help you regain control, reduce anxiety and stress, and build a life that feels more aligned with your values, one that is sustainable, meaningful, and genuinely your own
Struggling with pornography, gambling, substance use, or compulsive technology use? When these patterns start to take hold, they can impact your relationships, work, and sense of who you are, but change is possible. I’m Daniel, a psychologist at Brightwell Psychology, and I work with adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in cycles that no longer serve them. Using practical, evidence-based therapy, I help you regain control, reduce anxiety and stress, and build a life that feels more aligned with your values, one that is sustainable, meaningful, and genuinely your own
(02) 8000 1158 View (02) 8000 1158
Photo of Manuela Heise - The Whole of You, Counsellor, MA, PACFA
The Whole of You
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Hampton, VIC 3188
Talking about emotional pain can be difficult, so I provide a warm, person-centred and safe space for individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, anger, uni/work stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. To help clients overcome these challenges and bring about change, I adopt a holistic, trauma-informed approach of working with mind, body and soul, employing techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, the Gottman Method, IFS and Focusing-Oriented Therapy, and incorporate healthy sleep routines, nutrition, exercises and lifestyle.
Talking about emotional pain can be difficult, so I provide a warm, person-centred and safe space for individuals and couples struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, addiction, anger, uni/work stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. To help clients overcome these challenges and bring about change, I adopt a holistic, trauma-informed approach of working with mind, body and soul, employing techniques from CBT, ACT, DBT, EFT, the Gottman Method, IFS and Focusing-Oriented Therapy, and incorporate healthy sleep routines, nutrition, exercises and lifestyle.
0416 242 860 View 0416 242 860
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Gabrielle Klepfisz
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Saint Kilda, VIC 3182
I am a clinical & forensic psychologist who works with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, mood difficulties, addictive patterns, & eating/body concerns. Many of my clients are reflective and capable but feel stuck in cycles that once helped but are now creating difficulties in their lives. I have substantial experience working with substance use, including ambivalence about change. Whether you want to stop entirely, reduce your use, or simply understand the role of substances in your life, I approach this without judgement, recognising that substance use often reflects attempts to manage stress, emotional pain, or relational strain.
I am a clinical & forensic psychologist who works with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, mood difficulties, addictive patterns, & eating/body concerns. Many of my clients are reflective and capable but feel stuck in cycles that once helped but are now creating difficulties in their lives. I have substantial experience working with substance use, including ambivalence about change. Whether you want to stop entirely, reduce your use, or simply understand the role of substances in your life, I approach this without judgement, recognising that substance use often reflects attempts to manage stress, emotional pain, or relational strain.
(03) 9994 1733 View (03) 9994 1733
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Spinifex Rural and Remote Wellbeing Services
Social Worker, MA, AASW
Online Only
I like clients to feel comfortable when coming to see me, I take a relaxed approach to practice. I'm very down to earth and this seems to work well for my clients.
I like clients to feel comfortable when coming to see me, I take a relaxed approach to practice. I'm very down to earth and this seems to work well for my clients.
(03) 4328 2404 View (03) 4328 2404
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My Mirror
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Online Only
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
We combine the best of face-to-face sessions with the added benefits of an integrated digital approach to provide you with a seamless, informative and low stress experience.
(02) 9090 4730 View (02) 9090 4730
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Bita Riazati Anxiety Depression Relationships
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Hawthorn, VIC 3122
I offer ongoing, weekly therapy for people who are looking for a place to speak about what is really going on in their lives. You may have tried therapy before and found that it helped in some ways, but did not reach something more true about you. You may be looking for a different kind of work, one that allows you to speak freely and to stay with what does not easily resolve.
I offer ongoing, weekly therapy for people who are looking for a place to speak about what is really going on in their lives. You may have tried therapy before and found that it helped in some ways, but did not reach something more true about you. You may be looking for a different kind of work, one that allows you to speak freely and to stay with what does not easily resolve.
0433 781 919 View 0433 781 919
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James A Traugott
Verified Verified
Carnegie, VIC 3163
James is a Psychologist and Couples Therapist. He holds a double degree in Psychology, graduating with Honours. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society as well as the College of Organisational Psychologists. James works with diverse and minority populations and offers a therapeutic relationship that provides a secure place of value, appreciation, and challenge. He runs an evidence-based practice focusing on practical solutions towards client goals.
James is a Psychologist and Couples Therapist. He holds a double degree in Psychology, graduating with Honours. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society as well as the College of Organisational Psychologists. James works with diverse and minority populations and offers a therapeutic relationship that provides a secure place of value, appreciation, and challenge. He runs an evidence-based practice focusing on practical solutions towards client goals.
(03) 7003 2612 View (03) 7003 2612
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Thrive within Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, ACA-L4
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with individuals who are ready — whether confidently or cautiously — to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, or difficulties with identity and relationships. I often support people experiencing mental health concerns, alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community seeking a safe and supportive space. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. Together, we work at your pace using evidence-based strategies to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported
I work with individuals who are ready — whether confidently or cautiously — to explore what’s happening beneath the surface. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, substance use, or difficulties with identity and relationships. I often support people experiencing mental health concerns, alcohol and other drug (AOD) challenges, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community seeking a safe and supportive space. My approach is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. Together, we work at your pace using evidence-based strategies to help you feel heard, empowered, and supported
(08) 7110 0028 View (08) 7110 0028
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Wes Hadid
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Clarity Health Care (CHC) provides comprehensive mental health care through a unified team of psychologists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, all working towards your emotional well-being and mental clarity. At our Fitzroy and Hobart clinics, we offer a serene, supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges, our experienced therapists are here to guide you. Our team includes some of the most skilled professionals in Melbourne and Hobart.
Clarity Health Care (CHC) provides comprehensive mental health care through a unified team of psychologists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, all working towards your emotional well-being and mental clarity. At our Fitzroy and Hobart clinics, we offer a serene, supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or relationship challenges, our experienced therapists are here to guide you. Our team includes some of the most skilled professionals in Melbourne and Hobart.
(03) 9448 8028 View (03) 9448 8028

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Alcohol Use Therapists
Are there specific medications for alcohol use?
There are oral medications approved to treat alcohol use disorder—such as disulfiram, acamprosate, and naltrexone, which also comes in an injectable form. These medications do help people reduce their drinking as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone helps reduce cravings, disulfiram can make a person feel sick when they drink, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.

How do alcohol recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other patients in recovery; in outpatient programs,individuals live at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counselors, and psychotherapists. Staff can also include people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other tools for recovery.

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 alcohol use reduce the amount of alcohol they intake. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.