Virginia Golding - Bridge
Psychotherapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Mansfeild St, Thornbury, VIC 3071
Let's Connect (03) 7003 2568

I have over 25 years’ experience as psychotherapist, working with Individuals, couples and teens, the LGBTQI community and in organisational psychology. I am also a Clinical Supervisor. I hope to support clients to develop greater self awareness and the practical strategies and tools to create desired and positive changes, in order to live a life that aligns with dreams and values, and to navigate individual relationship and life challenges. I have training in EMDR modality, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, CBT, Aceptance and Commitment Therapy, Transpersonal Psychology and Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
I have special interest suporting those from the LGBTQI community, am neurodiverse affirming and specialise in issues such as anxiety, Complex PTSD, PTSD, depression, health anxiety, OCD, relationship issues and transpersonal states. I have training in Buddhist meditation and breathwork practices, having lived and studied in Northern India for many years.
I hope to create a safe and inviting space for clients from which to explore, heal and enhance their lives. I offer a depth of experience, integrating both eastern and western approaches to mental health and personal growth and facilitate regular retreats and workshops on these topics.
Call or Email Virginia Golding - Bridge now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 7003 2568
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $185
- Couple Sessions $220
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Cash, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, PaypalInsurance
- Bupa
- Medicare Bulk Billing
- Medicare Rebates
Virginia Golding - Bridge
Psychotherapist, MA, AMHSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2568
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Association of Social Workers Virginia Golding
- In Practice for 31 years
- MA, MA Social Work (Clinical SW), Graduated 2013
- Degree/Diploma from Deakin in BBSc (Psych, Phil) (Psychology) BBSc / 1995
- Diploma from Bouverie and Systems Coordinators Family Therapy / 2006
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Virginia Golding - Bridge
Psychotherapist, MA, AMHSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2568
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
Practice Areas
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bisexual
- Codependency
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Grief and Loss, End of life issues
- LGBTQ+
- Life Coaching
- Parenting
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Women's Issues
Virginia Golding - Bridge
Psychotherapist, MA, AMHSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2568
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ,
South Asian
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ,
South Asian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strength-Based
- Transpersonal
Virginia Golding - Bridge
Psychotherapist, MA, AMHSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 7003 2568
Groups
Calming the Mind and Healing Anxiety and Worry
A group program to teach you the tools to support you to better manage stress, anxiety and work with the challenges of life and relationships by becoming more self aware, calm and at ease through meditation practices as well as cognitive behavioral and somatic approaches which are taught through practical instruction and guidance as well as opportunities for discussion, connecting with others and reflection.
Practice Areas
Anxiety
Depression
Spirituality
Types of Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$20-$30
Location
Northcote Library
Station Street
Fairfield, VIC 3078
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Location
Bellarine Medical Group
16-22 Palmerston Street
Drysdale, VIC 3222
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Location
Additional Location
Malop St
Geelong, VIC 3220
(03) 7003 2568
Virginia Golding - Bridge
Psychotherapist, MA, AMHSW
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 7003 2568