Substance Use Psychologists and Therapists in Victoria Park, WA
Change is difficult. Morrison is experienced in supporting a range of clients through difficult and confronting times. With extensive experience in treating chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, and mood issues in adults and teens, Morrison brings his psychological experience from across the private and government settings to each individual's unique situation. Morrison is also passionate about supporting people navigating life with ADHD and Autism (ASD) to live a full and fulfilling life of meaning and value.
Change is difficult. Morrison is experienced in supporting a range of clients through difficult and confronting times. With extensive experience in treating chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, and mood issues in adults and teens, Morrison brings his psychological experience from across the private and government settings to each individual's unique situation. Morrison is also passionate about supporting people navigating life with ADHD and Autism (ASD) to live a full and fulfilling life of meaning and value.
I am a Registered Psychologist, having obtained my Psychology qualifications at the University of Melbourne and Murdoch University. My clinical experience commenced as a Behavioural Therapist working with children on the autism spectrum; then branching into high-complexity adult presentations in forensics, community alcohol and drug setting, trauma and private practice. I feel a sense of honour to be part of a therapeutic space where a person can feel safe to reflect, explore challenges, and recharge.
I am a Registered Psychologist, having obtained my Psychology qualifications at the University of Melbourne and Murdoch University. My clinical experience commenced as a Behavioural Therapist working with children on the autism spectrum; then branching into high-complexity adult presentations in forensics, community alcohol and drug setting, trauma and private practice. I feel a sense of honour to be part of a therapeutic space where a person can feel safe to reflect, explore challenges, and recharge.
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck, unsettled, or weighed down by patterns they do not fully understand, often linked to childhood wounds, trauma, or shame. They may function well on the outside but struggle internally with anxiety, reactivity, relationship difficulties, or a lack of inner authority. They want clarity, emotional steadiness, and lasting change, not just coping strategies. Above all, they are seeking a safe, trustworthy space to speak honestly and be understood without judgement.
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck, unsettled, or weighed down by patterns they do not fully understand, often linked to childhood wounds, trauma, or shame. They may function well on the outside but struggle internally with anxiety, reactivity, relationship difficulties, or a lack of inner authority. They want clarity, emotional steadiness, and lasting change, not just coping strategies. Above all, they are seeking a safe, trustworthy space to speak honestly and be understood without judgement.
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.
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.
I am a compassionate and caring clinician who is passionate about supporting young people and adults in overcoming their challenges, identifying their strengths, and giving them the tools to thrive. I seek to deliver a collaborative, person-centred, and solution-focused therapy in which clients feel comfortable and supported to overcome their challenges, achieve their goals, and gain insight and tools to develop healthy patterns of behaviour. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and adults and I provide a range of evidence-based interventions.
I am a compassionate and caring clinician who is passionate about supporting young people and adults in overcoming their challenges, identifying their strengths, and giving them the tools to thrive. I seek to deliver a collaborative, person-centred, and solution-focused therapy in which clients feel comfortable and supported to overcome their challenges, achieve their goals, and gain insight and tools to develop healthy patterns of behaviour. I have a passion for working with children, adolescents, and adults and I provide a range of evidence-based interventions.
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.
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.
My clients often question their relationship with alcohol, even if they don’t identify as alcoholics. Binge drinking and high-functioning drinking are common, sometimes linked to anger or impulse issues.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space to explore these challenges. Clients’ goals vary—from quitting or taking a break to addressing issues like anxiety, depression, or major life changes.
I also support French-speaking clients with diverse concerns.
My clients often question their relationship with alcohol, even if they don’t identify as alcoholics. Binge drinking and high-functioning drinking are common, sometimes linked to anger or impulse issues.
I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space to explore these challenges. Clients’ goals vary—from quitting or taking a break to addressing issues like anxiety, depression, or major life changes.
I also support French-speaking clients with diverse concerns.
I hope to create a space where you feel Seen, heard, and Supported to Grow. Helping you move past "just getting by" to reconnect with your resilience. My core belief is to make the therapeutic process feel personable, real, and deeply human. With over 9 years of experience, my holistic approach creates a safe, warm, and collaborative space rooted in hearing and understanding your story. My unique strength lies in building a familiar, natural bond while maintaining the highest professional care, helping you look beyond surface fixes to safely explore the root causes holding you back.
I hope to create a space where you feel Seen, heard, and Supported to Grow. Helping you move past "just getting by" to reconnect with your resilience. My core belief is to make the therapeutic process feel personable, real, and deeply human. With over 9 years of experience, my holistic approach creates a safe, warm, and collaborative space rooted in hearing and understanding your story. My unique strength lies in building a familiar, natural bond while maintaining the highest professional care, helping you look beyond surface fixes to safely explore the root causes holding you back.
My passion lies in guiding you towards crafting and living a life imbued with meaning and purpose, aligning with your core values, goals, and aspirations. I operate within a holistic framework and recognise the significant interplay between mental and physical well-being. In my practice, I adopt a compassionate and a client-centred approach, helping you achieve a sense of empowerment and the confidence to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals.
My passion lies in guiding you towards crafting and living a life imbued with meaning and purpose, aligning with your core values, goals, and aspirations. I operate within a holistic framework and recognise the significant interplay between mental and physical well-being. In my practice, I adopt a compassionate and a client-centred approach, helping you achieve a sense of empowerment and the confidence to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals.
I am passionate about helping you become psychologically flexible. No, I won't try to fix you, because you're not broken! I won't try to challenge your thoughts or feelings, because they are valid! I will help you understand what motivates you and I will teach you how to live a life that is meaningful - to you! My lived experience with ADHD gives me special insight into how and why you have been struggling to master your ADHD Superpowers! I respect your needs and tailor sessions to suit your time and finances - and I am committed to providing you with meaningful therapy on your very first session!
I am passionate about helping you become psychologically flexible. No, I won't try to fix you, because you're not broken! I won't try to challenge your thoughts or feelings, because they are valid! I will help you understand what motivates you and I will teach you how to live a life that is meaningful - to you! My lived experience with ADHD gives me special insight into how and why you have been struggling to master your ADHD Superpowers! I respect your needs and tailor sessions to suit your time and finances - and I am committed to providing you with meaningful therapy on your very first session!
Jay works with adults who appear strong and capable but feel exhausted, anxious, or disconnected inside. They may carry silent memories of stress, loss, or trauma that shape how they think, feel, and relate. Often they long to feel calm, connected, and safe in their own skin, yet find it hard to relax or trust. Jay helps people understand themselves with compassion, make sense of their story, and rebuild safety, confidence, and genuine connection with life.
Jay works with adults who appear strong and capable but feel exhausted, anxious, or disconnected inside. They may carry silent memories of stress, loss, or trauma that shape how they think, feel, and relate. Often they long to feel calm, connected, and safe in their own skin, yet find it hard to relax or trust. Jay helps people understand themselves with compassion, make sense of their story, and rebuild safety, confidence, and genuine connection with life.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, and feeling stuck or disconnected. Many clients seek a deeper understanding of recurring emotional and relational patterns.
My approach is relational, attachment-focused, and developmentally informed, exploring how past and present relationships shape your sense of self and emotional world.
Therapy aims to increase insight, strengthen self-understanding, and improve emotional regulation, supporting meaningful change. I offer both longer-term depth therapy and shorter-term work focused on symptom relief.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with adults and adolescents experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, and feeling stuck or disconnected. Many clients seek a deeper understanding of recurring emotional and relational patterns.
My approach is relational, attachment-focused, and developmentally informed, exploring how past and present relationships shape your sense of self and emotional world.
Therapy aims to increase insight, strengthen self-understanding, and improve emotional regulation, supporting meaningful change. I offer both longer-term depth therapy and shorter-term work focused on symptom relief.
I specialise in anxiety and depression, and also support clients with relationship issues, self-esteem, anger, substance use, and challenges related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or persistent low mood? Perhaps you're struggling in a relationship or finding it difficult to cope with life’s challenges. I provide a calm, supportive space where you can talk openly and feel understood. Together, we will explore what’s going on, make sense of your experiences, and develop practical strategies to help you feel more in control, improve your wellbeing, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
I specialise in anxiety and depression, and also support clients with relationship issues, self-esteem, anger, substance use, and challenges related to sexual orientation and gender identity.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or persistent low mood? Perhaps you're struggling in a relationship or finding it difficult to cope with life’s challenges. I provide a calm, supportive space where you can talk openly and feel understood. Together, we will explore what’s going on, make sense of your experiences, and develop practical strategies to help you feel more in control, improve your wellbeing, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Do you require support and guidance with disability, ageing or chronic health-related conditions? I am a registered Counsellor and Accredited Social Worker. My background includes providing counselling and disability and aged-care service delivery with State and Local government agencies.
Do you require support and guidance with disability, ageing or chronic health-related conditions? I am a registered Counsellor and Accredited Social Worker. My background includes providing counselling and disability and aged-care service delivery with State and Local government agencies.
I enjoy helping people understand their relationships better - with family, friends, partners, and themselves. Supporting people to understand their own needs, feelings, motivations and patterns around them can help them to manage situations more effectively, and feel more at ease with their lives in a new way. Often, this kind of work can be a long term journey, but it doesn't have to be - sometimes just a few sessions is enough to make a valuable shift in a way that wasn't possible before.
I enjoy helping people understand their relationships better - with family, friends, partners, and themselves. Supporting people to understand their own needs, feelings, motivations and patterns around them can help them to manage situations more effectively, and feel more at ease with their lives in a new way. Often, this kind of work can be a long term journey, but it doesn't have to be - sometimes just a few sessions is enough to make a valuable shift in a way that wasn't possible before.
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Are you struggling right now? Do you feel overwhelmed or alone? Is it challenging to get through the day, interact with others, manage circumstances, or heal from past trauma? Whether your concerns are significant life events, relationship conflicts, troubles with coping, poor mental health or barriers to self-development, I may be able to help. Engaging in counselling/psychotherapy means having support while working towards insight and healing, enhancing relationships, or developing healthier coping strategies and ways of thinking that can lead to improved wellbeing and quality of life.
Are you struggling right now? Do you feel overwhelmed or alone? Is it challenging to get through the day, interact with others, manage circumstances, or heal from past trauma? Whether your concerns are significant life events, relationship conflicts, troubles with coping, poor mental health or barriers to self-development, I may be able to help. Engaging in counselling/psychotherapy means having support while working towards insight and healing, enhancing relationships, or developing healthier coping strategies and ways of thinking that can lead to improved wellbeing and quality of life.
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.
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.
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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.