Substance Use Psychologists and Therapists in Belmont, WA
As an experienced psychologist, Ivanka has developed expertise in working with individuals of all ages, including adults, children, and adolescents. Her special interests lie in helping patients navigate through a wide range of psycho-social difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, addictive behaviour, ADHD, trauma, and other challenges they may face. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, she strives to provide her clients with the guidance and support they need to achieve mental well-being.
In addition to English, Ivanka is fluent in Serbian, Bosnian, Croation and Macedonian.
As an experienced psychologist, Ivanka has developed expertise in working with individuals of all ages, including adults, children, and adolescents. Her special interests lie in helping patients navigate through a wide range of psycho-social difficulties, such as depression, anxiety, addictive behaviour, ADHD, trauma, and other challenges they may face. With a compassionate and empathetic approach, she strives to provide her clients with the guidance and support they need to achieve mental well-being.
In addition to English, Ivanka is fluent in Serbian, Bosnian, Croation and Macedonian.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. Many of the people I support come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, stress, or relationship difficulties. Others may be navigating identity concerns, trauma-related experiences, or long-standing patterns that feel hard to shift.
I also support neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and Autism, supporting them in ways that honour their unique strengths and experiences.
I work with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. Many of the people I support come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by challenges such as anxiety, depression, OCD, stress, or relationship difficulties. Others may be navigating identity concerns, trauma-related experiences, or long-standing patterns that feel hard to shift.
I also support neurodivergent individuals, including those with ADHD and Autism, supporting them in ways that honour their unique strengths and experiences.
Andrew Meyer is a Registered Psychologist with 17 years of experience, including the past 10 years in private practice. He supports adolescents (16+) and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, addictions, and self-esteem concerns. Andrew believes meaningful therapy begins with a genuine, trusting relationship. He encourages clients to approach their therapeutic journey with curiosity and compassion, helping them better understand themselves, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Andrew Meyer is a Registered Psychologist with 17 years of experience, including the past 10 years in private practice. He supports adolescents (16+) and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, addictions, and self-esteem concerns. Andrew believes meaningful therapy begins with a genuine, trusting relationship. He encourages clients to approach their therapeutic journey with curiosity and compassion, helping them better understand themselves, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Nicola is endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA and has worked with individuals in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings both in the public and private sectors. Nicola is a warm, compassionate, and dedicated clinician who uses a person-centred approach in which treatment is collaboratively tailored to the individual. Nicola has also had extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and as such, uses a trauma-informed approach to create a supportive, non-judgemental, and safe environment.
Nicola is endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA and has worked with individuals in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings both in the public and private sectors. Nicola is a warm, compassionate, and dedicated clinician who uses a person-centred approach in which treatment is collaboratively tailored to the individual. Nicola has also had extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and as such, uses a trauma-informed approach to create a supportive, non-judgemental, and safe environment.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist. I adopt a strength-based and person-centred approach to therapy. I aim to create a warm and gentle presence. Prioritising a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can feel understood and valued.
I have experience providing counselling services in a suicide prevention program supporting people to manage suicidal ideation and self-harm. I also provide therapeutic support to individuals who experience a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress and trauma related issues.
I am a compassionate and dedicated therapist. I adopt a strength-based and person-centred approach to therapy. I aim to create a warm and gentle presence. Prioritising a safe, non-judgemental space where clients can feel understood and valued.
I have experience providing counselling services in a suicide prevention program supporting people to manage suicidal ideation and self-harm. I also provide therapeutic support to individuals who experience a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress and trauma related issues.
My ideal client would prefer therapy outside in nature, instead of in a clinical consulting room! They know that time in nature is a big part of how they self-regulate, but are struggling to incorporate it. They may be burnt out, anxious, depressed, neurodiverse, or simply feeling lost. Their painful thoughts, feelings, past experiences, and patterns of behaviour are interfering with their path. They would like a supportive therapist to walk alongside them as they figure it out; someone to provide some nudges of direction and new skills, but also trust them to use their internal resources and personal values to guide their way.
My ideal client would prefer therapy outside in nature, instead of in a clinical consulting room! They know that time in nature is a big part of how they self-regulate, but are struggling to incorporate it. They may be burnt out, anxious, depressed, neurodiverse, or simply feeling lost. Their painful thoughts, feelings, past experiences, and patterns of behaviour are interfering with their path. They would like a supportive therapist to walk alongside them as they figure it out; someone to provide some nudges of direction and new skills, but also trust them to use their internal resources and personal values to guide their way.
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I am experienced working with neuro-diversity, addiction/ substance use and behaviour change.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with specialised experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, recovery and trauma. I am a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and member of ANZAED.
My approach is grounded in empathy, empowerment and collaboration, focused on building the insight, self-compassion, and practical skills needed to achieve your goals and live in alignment with your values.
Clients who are referred by a GP with a mental health treatment plan are eligible for Medicare rebates of $89 per session.
I am experienced working with neuro-diversity, addiction/ substance use and behaviour change.
I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with specialised experience supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, recovery and trauma. I am a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and member of ANZAED.
My approach is grounded in empathy, empowerment and collaboration, focused on building the insight, self-compassion, and practical skills needed to achieve your goals and live in alignment with your values.
Clients who are referred by a GP with a mental health treatment plan are eligible for Medicare rebates of $89 per session.
Mission: using a pragmatic, focused, and no bullshit approach with compassion and empathy to help you move forward, change your attitude, do something different, and make a commitment. I use my somatic training to increase your body awareness and emotional connection to self. We may find answers to questions or we may realize the questions no longer have meaning. Let’s alter the story and create change, movement, release, engagement, and find joy again. If you are desperately ready to change, at that tipping point, ready to do whatever it takes and not need to have it make sense or know the why, reach out.
Mission: using a pragmatic, focused, and no bullshit approach with compassion and empathy to help you move forward, change your attitude, do something different, and make a commitment. I use my somatic training to increase your body awareness and emotional connection to self. We may find answers to questions or we may realize the questions no longer have meaning. Let’s alter the story and create change, movement, release, engagement, and find joy again. If you are desperately ready to change, at that tipping point, ready to do whatever it takes and not need to have it make sense or know the why, reach out.
I’m a passionate Systemic Family Therapist, working with individuals, couples and families. The integrative, person centred & strength-based approach I use in therapy will ensure the best outcome in managing difficult relationships, separation or divorce, self harm and/or school avoidance in adolescence, prescription medication or illicit substance misuse, alcohol abuse, grief and loss of a loved one, and many other life developmental stage complexities. My trauma-informed approach provides safety, emotional growth, and strength building for all clients in need of support. I'm available for face to face and online or phone sessions
I’m a passionate Systemic Family Therapist, working with individuals, couples and families. The integrative, person centred & strength-based approach I use in therapy will ensure the best outcome in managing difficult relationships, separation or divorce, self harm and/or school avoidance in adolescence, prescription medication or illicit substance misuse, alcohol abuse, grief and loss of a loved one, and many other life developmental stage complexities. My trauma-informed approach provides safety, emotional growth, and strength building for all clients in need of support. I'm available for face to face and online or phone sessions
I believe that healing and personal growth are not only possible, but brings freedom! We all have issues we struggle with at times. I like being able to help people process their feelings enough to look within themselves, and their relationships, and to work towards a life they desire.
I believe that healing and personal growth are not only possible, but brings freedom! We all have issues we struggle with at times. I like being able to help people process their feelings enough to look within themselves, and their relationships, and to work towards a life they desire.
I am a senior Clinical Psychotherapist/Counsellor 4 Level, a Certified Transactional Analyst (with the European Association for Transactional Analysis), an EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and a qualified Hypnotherapist with ASHWA (Australian Society of Hypnosis Western Australia Branch Inc).
I am a senior Clinical Psychotherapist/Counsellor 4 Level, a Certified Transactional Analyst (with the European Association for Transactional Analysis), an EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) and a qualified Hypnotherapist with ASHWA (Australian Society of Hypnosis Western Australia Branch Inc).
If you are facing life challenges and feeling sad, worried, or stressed, you should not handle the situation alone. I will be with you, and together we will establish a clearer understanding of your situation and assess the options. Relying on the best evidence-based approaches, I will be pleased to support you making meaningful changes in your life.
If you are facing life challenges and feeling sad, worried, or stressed, you should not handle the situation alone. I will be with you, and together we will establish a clearer understanding of your situation and assess the options. Relying on the best evidence-based approaches, I will be pleased to support you making meaningful changes in your life.
Bernadette is a mother, and foster parent of grown children, business owner of various industries, with vast lived experience. Her clinical experience yields from time as a Crisis Support Counsellor at Lifeline; Clinician for at-risk children/families within the public school system; Intensive in-home carer for individuals with psychological disorders; Alcohol, and Other Drug Counsellor at Cyrenian House, for individuals and significant others; Couples and families therapist; Therapist for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence; Clinician for professional individuals and their families, and complex trauma survivors.
Bernadette is a mother, and foster parent of grown children, business owner of various industries, with vast lived experience. Her clinical experience yields from time as a Crisis Support Counsellor at Lifeline; Clinician for at-risk children/families within the public school system; Intensive in-home carer for individuals with psychological disorders; Alcohol, and Other Drug Counsellor at Cyrenian House, for individuals and significant others; Couples and families therapist; Therapist for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence; Clinician for professional individuals and their families, and complex trauma survivors.
I work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns they can’t break—particularly around substance use, mental health, and emotional regulation.
I provide evidence-based support across AOD, mental health, and behaviour change. My approach combines Schema Therapy, other counselling modalities, psychoeducation, and practical strategies, tailored to you. I focus on accountability, skill-building, and helping you create sustainable change that holds under pressure.
I work with people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns they can’t break—particularly around substance use, mental health, and emotional regulation.
I provide evidence-based support across AOD, mental health, and behaviour change. My approach combines Schema Therapy, other counselling modalities, psychoeducation, and practical strategies, tailored to you. I focus on accountability, skill-building, and helping you create sustainable change that holds under pressure.
My focus is client centred, and over the years I have learned a great deal about human behaviour with particular regards to depression and trauma. I focus heavily on self compassion and the defences that can stop us from moving forward. Expect a down to earth, empathic and humanistic approach when you work with me.
My focus is client centred, and over the years I have learned a great deal about human behaviour with particular regards to depression and trauma. I focus heavily on self compassion and the defences that can stop us from moving forward. Expect a down to earth, empathic and humanistic approach when you work with me.
As a dedicated psychology professional, I am committed to fostering authentic connections with clients from all backgrounds. I approach each individual with respect, compassion, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human experiences. My practice is rooted in trauma-informed and inclusive care, ensuring everyone feels heard, respected, and empowered. By creating a safe and supportive space, I help clients navigate their challenges with gentle confidence and resilience, guiding them toward healing and personal growth. I work with individuals, couples, and children 14 years and older.
As a dedicated psychology professional, I am committed to fostering authentic connections with clients from all backgrounds. I approach each individual with respect, compassion, and a deep understanding of the complexities of human experiences. My practice is rooted in trauma-informed and inclusive care, ensuring everyone feels heard, respected, and empowered. By creating a safe and supportive space, I help clients navigate their challenges with gentle confidence and resilience, guiding them toward healing and personal growth. I work with individuals, couples, and children 14 years and older.
My ideal clients are adults who feel that something important in their life has changed and they are struggling to find their footing again. This may follow separation or divorce, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting changes, alcohol or other drug use, anxiety, stress or a major life transition.
I have a particular interest in working with men who feel angry, exhausted, disconnected or uncertain about the future. Counselling offers a confidential, practical space to make sense of what has happened, recognise patterns that may be keeping you stuck and work toward greater clarity, direction and a stronger sense of self.
My ideal clients are adults who feel that something important in their life has changed and they are struggling to find their footing again. This may follow separation or divorce, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting changes, alcohol or other drug use, anxiety, stress or a major life transition.
I have a particular interest in working with men who feel angry, exhausted, disconnected or uncertain about the future. Counselling offers a confidential, practical space to make sense of what has happened, recognise patterns that may be keeping you stuck and work toward greater clarity, direction and a stronger sense of self.
My ideal client seeks transformation beyond conventional therapy. They often face trauma, anxiety, depression, or transitions, and may feel disconnected from their body.
I enjoy working in-depth with people to work towards addressing the root cause of where they are stuck. This may involve psychedelic integration work, somatic work, parts work - or simply be a process of ongoing and earnest reflection.
My approach is about supporting people to deepen their own self-understanding - whether as a seeker looking for spiritual connection, or to address their mental health - our work together is about deep introspection.
My ideal client seeks transformation beyond conventional therapy. They often face trauma, anxiety, depression, or transitions, and may feel disconnected from their body.
I enjoy working in-depth with people to work towards addressing the root cause of where they are stuck. This may involve psychedelic integration work, somatic work, parts work - or simply be a process of ongoing and earnest reflection.
My approach is about supporting people to deepen their own self-understanding - whether as a seeker looking for spiritual connection, or to address their mental health - our work together is about deep introspection.
For 6 years I worked in the area of Drug and alcohol support, counselling clients struggling with substance use and those impacted by another’s substance use issues.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Family Therapist with a passion for supporting clients to develop self-awareness and address issues that can cause imbalance in every day life. Using an integrated person-centered approach, I work with clients to set achievable goals working towards improving their quality of life. I feel strongly about working alongside clients to support their journey in a way that works best for them, while challenging them to seek new and more effective ways to view their world.
For 6 years I worked in the area of Drug and alcohol support, counselling clients struggling with substance use and those impacted by another’s substance use issues.
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor and Family Therapist with a passion for supporting clients to develop self-awareness and address issues that can cause imbalance in every day life. Using an integrated person-centered approach, I work with clients to set achievable goals working towards improving their quality of life. I feel strongly about working alongside clients to support their journey in a way that works best for them, while challenging them to seek new and more effective ways to view their world.
I am Sigurd Miedema. I hold qualifications in psychology and counselling. I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches and have the knowledge, understanding and experience to adapt the therapeutic process to your individual needs. I fully acknowledge and respect that you are the expert in your life, and my role is to help you access your own strengths and find the solutions that will lead to long-term and effortless recovery.
I am Sigurd Miedema. I hold qualifications in psychology and counselling. I am trained in a range of therapeutic approaches and have the knowledge, understanding and experience to adapt the therapeutic process to your individual needs. I fully acknowledge and respect that you are the expert in your life, and my role is to help you access your own strengths and find the solutions that will lead to long-term and effortless recovery.
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Substance Use Therapists
How do substance and drug recovery or rehabilitation programs work?
In inpatient programs, individuals live in a facility with other clients in recovery; in outpatient programs, individuals reside at home. These facilities are staffed with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists. Staff often also includes people who have recovered themselves, serving as mentors and guides. These programs may use abstinence, harm reduction, detoxification, psychotherapy, and other methods.
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 substance use reduce the amount of drugs they consume. It is not abstinence-based like a 12-step program, but combining harm reduction with psychotherapy proves to be effective for many people.
Are there specific medications for substance and drug use?
There are medications approved to treat substance use disorder—such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, and acamprosate. These medications do help people cope with substance use as well as avoid the problem of relapse. Naltrexone can help reduce cravings, methadone is an opioid medication used to treat severe pain, and acamprosate may help ease symptoms like poor sleep and anxious feelings.