Online Counselling for Victoria

Hello. If you’re searching for a new and effective way of coping with stress, burnout, anxiety or complex trauma recovery, third-wave psychology might be the secret ingredient you’re looking for (mindfulness combined with traditional talk therapy). Maybe you’re suffering the horrible confusion and pain of narcissistic abuse or bullying. I can help. I have lived experience and in-depth understanding of what you’re going through. I’ve published a book, a podcast, blog and recently a short article in Australian Counselling Journal.

Inclusive, embodied, trauma-informed, and relational psychotherapy. Would resources, insight, and a companion to explore the intricacy of your life be supportive? I am an integrative psychotherapist, aiming to create spaces of trust for you to explore the complexity of your own life. Using a collaborative, relational, and embodied approach, I have experience supporting clients who are living with; depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and emotional and existential disturbance.

We are not taught how to relate and often we just make it up as we go, doing the best we can with what we have or have learned. When relationships break down, getting support is better than struggling alone. I work with couples and individuals in relationship crisis, who are experiencing difficulties from ongoing conflict or anger issues, communication breakdown, loss of trust, infidelity, major life transitions, grief and anxiety. I work with couples considering ending their relationships or who have lost the spark of passion and intimacy. I specialise in repeating patterns of behaviour stemming from past traumas or experiences.

Your concerns might be about anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, your self-esteem, emotional abuse, grief & loss, or trauma. It could be something less defined, vague yet familiar & unsettling. Perhaps you feel disconnected, isolated, or always pressured, rushed, never able to be yourself fully. Maybe something has happened at work, at school or college in your relationship/s, or with a parent or other close family members. Or you have experienced childhood abuse, or you are experiencing, family and domestic violence. It's natural to look to others for answers. However, the solution might be found within yourself.

I am a registered psychologist with experience working with individuals and couples across a range of issues to support healing and enhance wellbeing. I am dedicated to creating a safe space to explore, nurture and heal.

I am an empathetic, compassionate and experienced social worker and counsellor who utilises a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to assist you to make positive changes in your life. I have been a social worker for many years and in that time have provided counselling and support to a wide range of people. I can support you with various issues such as life transitions, work stress, relationship and parenting challenges, grief & loss, anxiety and depression. I am a fully Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and so you can claim a rebate from Medicare for my services of $79.00.

I am passionate about working with clients who are wanting to find that different path in life. As a family therapist, I have worked with families to focus on parenting, family dynamics, finding different ways or building relationships with each other. I enjoy working with couples who are wanting to explore the potentials of their relationship and to work out where their next steps are. As an ACA Clinical Supervisor, I run individual and group supervision for counsellors - to find a safe space to have a growth mindset to continually learn how to build up their therapeutic skills.

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.

My ideal client is someone that is requiring to address:- Anxiety, Depression, anxiety, pain, relationships challenges and or addiction. Seeking alternatives to medication. For the relief or healing of any emotional challenge or ailment. I am passionate about the relief of unnecessary suffering to support recovery from a peer perspective and create a sense of wellbeing. Alternate strategies beyond pharmaceutical medication and invasive surgery for recovery to wellbeing.

Counselling is a place where you work through your story - what is confusing doesn't have to be. Before I became a counsellor I had a lot of lived experience. Still do. It can be challenging to make sense of things sometimes. And it doesn't have to happen all at once. I'm a Human Centred Counsellor and I pay attention to your cues. I've also been a fierce advocate for the clients that I work with and I love to see them thriving.

Are you doing reasonably well in your professional world, but your personal life is in shambles? Have you done everything you thought you should do to bring you happiness, yet somehow feel something is amiss? Are you surrounded by people regularly, yet feel lonelier than ever? Or do you go from relationship to relationship, yet can never feel safe enough to deepen with the one? Have you gone down the self-help track, yet somehow feel disconnected from life? Do you feel hesitant to see a therapist, because you feel like you shouldn't have problems? Sound familiar? You're not alone. I've been there too and would love to support you.

Hello, I’m a queer, white, Internal Family Systems therapist, social worker & meditation facilitator. I have experience working with victim-survivors of family violence, people living with chronic mental illness & complex trauma, & LGBTQIA, neurodiverse & sex worker communities. I can support you through deep emotional distress, feelings of unworthiness & shame, disembodiment & disconnection, trauma (sexual, relational, intergenerational), understanding your sexuality, conscious boundary setting, developing needs-based communication skills & unpacking whiteness/white privilege/white-supremacist thinking.

Anyone who is struggling with a personal concern can seek counselling. I provide counselling service to my clients dealing with a hard time and not able to cope. Counselling is a process of talking about and working through your problems with a counsellor. Stress can create a lot of health problems, and what can avoid that. It is always an excellent way to take out the burden from your head and walk freely.

I use a wholistic frame, inclusive of body, mind and spirit in my work as a therapist. I have found that working somatically can be tremendously revealing of inner gems that lay beneath the level of consciousness. They can provide answers, understandings, and can lead to living a fuller life. The use of your spiritual frames of reference in therapy can also bring meaning and can provide leverage for the changes you are wanting to make. You may feel supported to become more whole, self-actualised, self-understanding and accepting of the person you are.

Currently accepting new clients. I pride myself on developing a supportive, collaborative and compassionate relationship with my clients, focusing on delivering psychological treatments based on current evidence. I work with individuals aged 17 and above across a range of issues. I am particularly interested in anxiety and related disorders in men and the intersection of mental health and menopause in women.

I work in a client-centred way and provide a safe, nurturing space for you to gain clarity, reflect deeply and create positive change. I will help you access valuable insights and feel empowered to address the hurdles that are causing distress and limiting your growth. We will also work together to stengthen the parts of your life that you value and cherish. Sessions are guided by your goals, aspirations, and needs in order to help you grow into the person you were truly meant to become. We will reflect on how far you've come and address the things you still want to achieve, bringing more meaning, purpose and joy to your life.