Counselling in Torquay, VIC
Rachael Jolly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
You deserve to live your best life. A life free to embrace who you are on the inside and the confidence to share your truth with others. I can promise that I am a real person who can sit with the painful experiences you bring and connect with you in an honest way that sometimes invites humour. Therapy is not always about painful experiences but human connection. I want to help you live your best life by finding solutions and making the changes for yourself or for your family. I understand that it can be daunting making the first contact. I encourage you to take that step, to reach out and see how I can help.
Brooke Cefai
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
Psychotherapy is a dynamic process that focuses on the mental, emotional, relational and spiritual health of a person and aims to help clients better understand the conscious and unconscious aspects of their life that may be causing disruption in their present experience. Brooke works with adults and adolescents across a range of mental health disorders including; anxiety, depression and bipolar, personality disorders, eating disorders, relationship issues, family issues, sexual abuse & complex trauma. Practice Locations: Torquay VIC, Sth Melbourne VIC, Online
Simone Albert
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
Are you anxious or overwhelmed with a current life challenge? Or living with a large amount of stress? Working through these situations together you are able to better understand and build tools and strategies to support the management of your anxiety and stress that can arise with life challenges. As a mental health expert, I support children, teenagers, and adults living with anxiety and stress to learn strategies that encourage and empower them to flourish.
Barbara Grace
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified
Relationship troubles? Wondering if anything or anyone could help? You may be feeling alone, and doubtful - full of worry, guilt or shame at being here. But hearing more anger or blame as you withdraw emotionally only prolongs the problem & often makes things worse. It's lonely being in a relationship where the other person no longer feels 'present'. Ignoring the problems doesn't work, rather it pushes them underground where they fester. At this point you may be feeling raw, stressed, isolated, fearful or disillusioned. Tears & frustration one minute, anger the next. If rekindling love and connection is important to you, let's talk.
Shannon John Bowman
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
When you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma or addictions life can feel out of control. At Create Balance we understand how difficult life can be when you're struggling with mental health concerns. Shannon is a psychotherapist who will assist you to feel back in control of your life. He will help you get to the root cause of your problem, so you are able to make lasting positive changes. What would your life feel like if you weren't always anxious, depressed or craving that next fix? Psychotherapy is the first step to living that life. Medicare rebates are available.
Caro White
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L3
Verified
I love working with people who are ready to dive deep. I find the best work happens when people are ready to reflect and take some risks, opening themselves to new experiences and possibilities. People are ready to try new approaches to old problems in a non clinical environment. They want to feel freer to be themselves, gain clarity and have closer more satisfying relationships with loved ones. Often I work with students of psychology/counselling/play therapy/art therapy who are interested in doing their own wok before becoming therapists. I also work a lot with couples and individuals in life transitions, especially parenthood.
Healing Strong Counselling Services
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
I use a holistic and strengths based approach to support my clients through their counselling needs. I specialise in counselling for children and adolescents, and also work with adults. I believe that you are the expert in your life and that I can be an extra person to support you. I provide a judgement-free space to help my clients to develop their own toolkit to support their own resilience, emotional regulation, to feel empowered and strive towards self-determination.
Meg Wettenhall
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
Hi! I'm Meg. I use a relational, integrative approach to psychotherapy, mainly based in humanistic, experiential and somatic approaches. I am passionate about healthy communication and deepening self awareness. If you have experienced an adverse childhood and/or on going challenging interpersonal issues, I specialise in developmental trauma, complex trauma, family violence, and sexual assault. I also work with young people seeking mental health support and have experience working with ASD Level 1 & 2. I can provide nature based therapy and animal assisted therapy. My dog, Jet can be integrated into our sessions.
Shake Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
Shake is taking a unique approach towards counselling, offering an alternative space to traditional settings. Within this, Shake strive’s to find an individual’s most optimal environment. Throughout my seven years of working along side both high risk & disability clients, it has become my passion to provide individuals with a comfortable atmosphere, creating a ‘Safe Space’ for them to share any unhelpful thoughts they may be experiencing at school, online, social environment’s and at home. Shake sessions can be focused around walking, basketball, football, and driving.
Nick Cacuick
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified
Nick is an empathetic, caring and experienced psychotherapist and social worker. He supports his clients with a wide range of issues, including trauma, PTSD, stress, anxiety, depression, problem gambling, drug and alcohol addiction, ADHD and relationship concerns. After experiencing stress and anxiety first-hand, Nick has insight into how life can be affected by challenging mental health. He is passionate about helping others and about raising awareness for mental health, as well as breaking down any associated stigma.
Bright Vista Counselling Service
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified
If you are felling disheartened, stuck, stressed, anxious, worried or fearful; take a moment for yourself & acknowledge that you're doing your best & that you have landed at the right place for you now. Remember you are not alone; help is at hand. What ever is bothering you can change. I am here to listen, provide insights, maybe a plan, new skills, or whatever you need to assist you to connect with your life now and into the future. Together we can work through what is going on for you & your life at the moment & find a way to reconnect you to your strengths & abilities, with a lighter, brighter outlook to carry you forward.
Happy Minds Psychology
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified
I work with women who are experiencing feelings of anxiety, loss or who are finding their new reality challenging. I work with women who have a voice inside their head that critcises and judges them. I work with women who are trying to conceive, are pregnant or who are already parents. I am experienced working with women and couples who are committed to pursuing their dream of having a family via IVF. I am passionate about helping parents manage the trials of parenting and create secure attachments to their young children.
Marsha Lewellin
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA General
Verified
I bring passion and enthusiasm to my work and enjoy working with adolescents and adults presenting with a diverse range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, substance use, self-harm, mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions and grief and loss. I approach the therapeutic process from a stance of resolving long-term behavioural, cognitive and relational patterns, that negatively present functioning and wellbeing. Clients will be interested in and committed to identifying and exploring underlying causes of current distress.
Jessica Andrews
Counsellor
Verified
Jess is an experienced and qualified counsellor based in Geelong, who has knowledge and experience across a range of issues including anxiety, depression, burnout and self worth, as well as grief, loss and loneliness, among others.
Lizzy Hodges
MA
Lizzy is a Family Therapist who has extensive experience working with children, young people, adults and families. This has included attachment and relationships challenges, trauma, grief and loss, separation, parenting, mental health, emotional and social difficulties. She specialises in family work with a focus on understanding and improving parent/child relationships, couples work and the general well-being and functioning of the family. Lizzy also has experience working with individuals experiencing a range of complex challenges.
Jane Patricia Peart
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Anxiety, stress, persistent negative thoughts and feelings of not being enough, depression, wanting to enter into a relationship, wanting to change direction in your career, can all be areas we work through together. Through the therapeutic relationship, we work to understand and experience the blocks that prevent you from achieving goals. We also work together to recognize your unique qualities and gifts. Counselling and body psychotherapy compliment the overall experience of connecting mind and body. By becoming,"embodied ", life can be experienced more fully. All feelings can be tolerated and integrated in a grounded way
Thinking Outside The Box
The name of my business, Thinking Outside The Box (TOTB) says everything about my beliefs and my business. When we Think Outside The Box, our worlds become bigger. Mental ill health or mental distress causes us to focus inwards and our lives become smaller. We stop doing things because the work that goes into managing a distressing situation is exhausting. You are reading this right now because you know or feel that something is not quite right in your life. This may be something you have felt for as long as you can remember or a recent event. Doesn't matter, your here now so lets see how we can help.
Matilda Flora Hallam
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified
My priority as a Psychologist is to provide you with an empathetic and reflective space. A space where you feel safe to fully be yourself. A space where you will feel truly seen, heard and understood. I am passionate about reducing stigma associated with mental health. Whether you’re a fourth-generation farmer or a first-time mum, there is no shame in seeking support- giving your emotions space to exist without judgement is so important. You don’t need to keep going above and beyond for others at the expense of yourself- you don’t need to keep “soldiering on”.
Dave Temme
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
Dave is an experienced social worker and mental health clinician. He has experience with supporting children, youth, adults and older adults with a range of issues, including personality issues such as trauma-related difficulties, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), emotional regulation challenges, ADHD, anxiety and depression. He is passionate about assisting clients with longstanding interpersonal and personality difficulties, relationship issues, the management of symptoms from trauma and helping clients to develop strategies to match their concerns.
Carly Tomadin
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
Carly works with clients to create a warm, inviting and non-judgemental environment where clients feel safe to explore and become aware of themes in their lives that may be repeated and limiting. Her work is influenced by a belief that with increased awareness, we have the capacity to resolve difficulties, enhance our sense of well-being, become more resilient and thereby experience fulfilling relationships. Working with an awareness of both mind and body, Carly believes in clients' innate strength and capacity to create lasting and meaningful personal change.
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What type of mental health professional is right for me?
Some of the most common types of mental health providers in Torquay are psychologists, licensed counsellors, therapists, psychotherapists, and licensed clinical social workers, all of whom diagnose mental health conditions and provide individualised treatment.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Torquay then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
Services offered, education, and credentials vary by type of mental health professional. Each professional in Torquay then may specialise in certain areas, such as depression, marriage counselling, or anxiety. Although many mental health providers are not licensed to prescribe medication, they may coordinate with a provider who can.
Both in-person and online therapy sessions are available from most psychologists.
How do I find psychologists in Torquay with the specialty experience I’m looking for?
You can refine your search using the filters on this page. There are several categories you can filter by to find mental health professionals with the experience you are looking for. You may want to filter for CBT Psychologists in Torquay, or Child Psychologists in Torquay.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Torquay psychologists specialising in EMDR.
Many find it useful to use filters to view only psychologists that have experience working with certain issues, like Torquay psychologists specialising in EMDR.
What method of therapy is right for me?
When it comes to treatment methods, there's no 'right way.’ Each method of therapy can be beneficial for a variety of issues. Psychologists in Torquay specialise in therapeutic approaches such as CBT, EMDR, and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), among others. Finding a psychologist or counsellor who is a good fit for you is the most important step to discovering what type of therapy, or combination of therapeutic approaches, will meet your individual needs. Learn what to expect from different types of therapy and how they work.
Can I afford counselling?
Yes. Most counsellors offer reasonable rates or will work on a sliding scale basis. Many accept health insurance. Feel free to discuss this when you contact the counsellor.