Alcohol Use Psychologists and Therapists in Werribee, VIC
I am a Psychologist who loves to bring positive change in people's lives. My approach is caring, non judgemental and compassionate based. I have experience in working with adults, teens and children and treatment of various mental health difficulties including, anxiety, depression, BPD, PTSD, Complex PTSD, and grief. I do neurodevelopmental assessments and treatment including autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Intellectual and behavioural difficulties.
I am a Psychologist who loves to bring positive change in people's lives. My approach is caring, non judgemental and compassionate based. I have experience in working with adults, teens and children and treatment of various mental health difficulties including, anxiety, depression, BPD, PTSD, Complex PTSD, and grief. I do neurodevelopmental assessments and treatment including autism, ADHD, Learning Difficulties, Intellectual and behavioural difficulties.
So many people feel lonely and disconnected. This can have many causes - childhood trauma, bullying, there are numerous factors. This results in anxiety, depression, sometimes suicidal thoughts. I value people beginning to see their own self worth, to recover from anxiety, depression trauma, whatever has caused them problems. Wonderful to see people starting to cope better with life, to become fully alive and be able to have meaningful relationships. Whatever is causing you suffering doesn't need to continue, do the work and start to recover.
So many people feel lonely and disconnected. This can have many causes - childhood trauma, bullying, there are numerous factors. This results in anxiety, depression, sometimes suicidal thoughts. I value people beginning to see their own self worth, to recover from anxiety, depression trauma, whatever has caused them problems. Wonderful to see people starting to cope better with life, to become fully alive and be able to have meaningful relationships. Whatever is causing you suffering doesn't need to continue, do the work and start to recover.
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
As a multilingual psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting clients through complex challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, substance abuse, body dysmorphia, couples and individual therapy etc. I create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you feel heard and understood. Using tailored approaches like PCT, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Mindfulness, and Art therapy, I aim to empower you to overcome emotional and behavioural difficulties, achieve personal growth, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. My goal is to guide you towards lasting positive change and resilience, helping you find balance and purpose in your life.
Anna is a registered psychologist and is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents to improve their happiness and wellbeing. Anna has experience working with parents and has facilitated early parenting and attachment-based group programs including Circle of Security and Keeping Your Child in Mind. Anna is committed to building strong, respectful, and collaborative working relationships with her clients. She believes in taking a gentle, person-centred approach so that each client feels heard and understood. Anna supports clients in developing their own insight, self-understanding, and self-compassion.
Anna is a registered psychologist and is passionate about helping adults and older adolescents to improve their happiness and wellbeing. Anna has experience working with parents and has facilitated early parenting and attachment-based group programs including Circle of Security and Keeping Your Child in Mind. Anna is committed to building strong, respectful, and collaborative working relationships with her clients. She believes in taking a gentle, person-centred approach so that each client feels heard and understood. Anna supports clients in developing their own insight, self-understanding, and self-compassion.
I am a dedicated psychotherapist & hypnotherapist, willing & ready to work with the willing & ready. I work with all ages and genders and have a passion for working with men and with adolescents. Relationships, addictions, anxiety and stress can make life feel like a burden. If you feel the heavy weight of your situation, I am here to help you de-stress and simplify. Together we will cast light on your thinking, your emotions and behavioural patterns to create a new view. I work systemically, informed by IFS (Internal Family Systems) so we look at all your internal parts and all your external parts, for an integrated solution.
I am a dedicated psychotherapist & hypnotherapist, willing & ready to work with the willing & ready. I work with all ages and genders and have a passion for working with men and with adolescents. Relationships, addictions, anxiety and stress can make life feel like a burden. If you feel the heavy weight of your situation, I am here to help you de-stress and simplify. Together we will cast light on your thinking, your emotions and behavioural patterns to create a new view. I work systemically, informed by IFS (Internal Family Systems) so we look at all your internal parts and all your external parts, for an integrated solution.
My ideal client isn't perfect-they've been through things, lost confidence, or carry pain they rarely speak aloud. They're often high-functioning but exhausted, craving a circuit-breaker. They want more than just symptom relief-they want clarity, connection, and a life that actually feels like theirs. They come with questions like "Is this all there is?" or "Why can't I just move on?" —and they're ready, even if nervously, to do the real work of healing with someone who gets it.
My ideal client isn't perfect-they've been through things, lost confidence, or carry pain they rarely speak aloud. They're often high-functioning but exhausted, craving a circuit-breaker. They want more than just symptom relief-they want clarity, connection, and a life that actually feels like theirs. They come with questions like "Is this all there is?" or "Why can't I just move on?" —and they're ready, even if nervously, to do the real work of healing with someone who gets it.
I specialise in supporting people with complex needs—those who have often felt overlooked or underserved by previous support services. Many of my clients come to me after finding that traditional interventions haven’t worked for them. Through a calm, compassionate, and open approach, we create meaningful, long-term therapeutic relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
At RH Counselling & Wellness, the goal is not just to offer support—but to make space for real, sustainable healing.
I specialise in supporting people with complex needs—those who have often felt overlooked or underserved by previous support services. Many of my clients come to me after finding that traditional interventions haven’t worked for them. Through a calm, compassionate, and open approach, we create meaningful, long-term therapeutic relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
At RH Counselling & Wellness, the goal is not just to offer support—but to make space for real, sustainable healing.
Life can be tough, but you don’t have to face it alone. Counselling can help you navigate your way back to feeling better about life. I’m a compassionate counsellor with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or any other personal issues. Taking that first step toward change is often the hardest, but with new strategies and support change is possible.
Life can be tough, but you don’t have to face it alone. Counselling can help you navigate your way back to feeling better about life. I’m a compassionate counsellor with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can be—whether you’re struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, addiction, or any other personal issues. Taking that first step toward change is often the hardest, but with new strategies and support change is possible.
Hi, I'm Geetha! I come from a South African- Indian background and have a deep passion to serve others by empowering them to live their best lives. My expertise is working with youth, adults, and families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. I've worked in correctional services, and various community sectors namely, disadvantaged and marginalised youth, AOD, homelessness, unemployment, sexual assault and family violence. I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
Hi, I'm Geetha! I come from a South African- Indian background and have a deep passion to serve others by empowering them to live their best lives. My expertise is working with youth, adults, and families from different socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. I've worked in correctional services, and various community sectors namely, disadvantaged and marginalised youth, AOD, homelessness, unemployment, sexual assault and family violence. I work with a wide range of psychological challenges including, trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, sleep issues, anger and addictions.
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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
I am a clinical & forensic psychologist who works with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, mood difficulties, and addictive patterns. Many of my clients are reflective, capable individuals who 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 and recognise 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, and addictive patterns. Many of my clients are reflective, capable individuals who 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 and recognise that substance use often reflects attempts to manage stress, emotional pain, or relational strain.
Alexander J Karkar
Psychotherapist, PACFA
1 Endorsed
Carlton North, VIC 3054
Waitlist for new clients
Psychoanalysis in Melbourne. If a psychoanalyst is in a position to listen, then the patient - the one said to be 'in analysis', is certainly in a position to speak. Nevertheless, there is very little that is certain about being in a position to speak, especially speaking under the directive of the fundamental rule: Say whatever comes to mind, censor nothing, no matter how insignificant, Idiotic, perverse, or crazy you think it is. Proceeding in this manner for a while would it be at all surprising if we came to learn something?
Psychoanalysis in Melbourne. If a psychoanalyst is in a position to listen, then the patient - the one said to be 'in analysis', is certainly in a position to speak. Nevertheless, there is very little that is certain about being in a position to speak, especially speaking under the directive of the fundamental rule: Say whatever comes to mind, censor nothing, no matter how insignificant, Idiotic, perverse, or crazy you think it is. Proceeding in this manner for a while would it be at all surprising if we came to learn something?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hi, my name is Renata. I am a registered psychologist with over 10 years experience working in both the private and public sector, including correctional settings and alcohol and drug services. I have experience working with adults with different presentation and from different walks of life. I have worked with people who have experienced significant trauma and emotional distress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation and life transitions. I am passionate about creating a safe and non-judgemental environment for clients to feel empowered to address their underlying concerns.
Hi, my name is Renata. I am a registered psychologist with over 10 years experience working in both the private and public sector, including correctional settings and alcohol and drug services. I have experience working with adults with different presentation and from different walks of life. I have worked with people who have experienced significant trauma and emotional distress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, emotional dysregulation and life transitions. I am passionate about creating a safe and non-judgemental environment for clients to feel empowered to address their underlying concerns.
I am a warm and thoughtful Provisional Psychologist who supports children, teens, and adults with compassionate, evidence-based care. I have experience in trauma-informed support, structured risk assessment, and building strong therapeutic rapport to help clients feel safe and understood.
I offer therapy in both English and Hindi and provide services via mobile visits and at our Hawthorn clinic. I am passionate about helping individuals and families make meaningful, practical progress toward their goals.
I am a warm and thoughtful Provisional Psychologist who supports children, teens, and adults with compassionate, evidence-based care. I have experience in trauma-informed support, structured risk assessment, and building strong therapeutic rapport to help clients feel safe and understood.
I offer therapy in both English and Hindi and provide services via mobile visits and at our Hawthorn clinic. I am passionate about helping individuals and families make meaningful, practical progress toward their goals.
I'm an accredited Medicare registered therapist (AMHSW) with rebates available. I work with trauma, anxiety, mental health issues, grief and loss. I am highly experienced in the area of complex trauma and have a deep understanding of the ways this impacts everyday life and connections. Around trauma, I work both somatically and with talk therapy. I offer a safe and accepting space for members of the LGBTIQ+ community, providing support and understanding around issues such as coming out, gender identity, dysphoria and exploring sexual orientation. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to work in a person-centred holistic way.
I'm an accredited Medicare registered therapist (AMHSW) with rebates available. I work with trauma, anxiety, mental health issues, grief and loss. I am highly experienced in the area of complex trauma and have a deep understanding of the ways this impacts everyday life and connections. Around trauma, I work both somatically and with talk therapy. I offer a safe and accepting space for members of the LGBTIQ+ community, providing support and understanding around issues such as coming out, gender identity, dysphoria and exploring sexual orientation. I use evidence-based therapeutic approaches to work in a person-centred holistic way.
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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.