Counselling Services
Please scroll through to learn more about the range of counsellors working here

About
Jessica Andrews
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Kindred Counselling: Individuals and Couples
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Offering in person and online counselling sessions for individuals and couples in a safe and supportive space for a range of different issues. These include relationship difficulties, separation and divorce, anxiety, depression, coping with parenting, burnout, as well as grief and loss among others.
My approach is warm, gentle and down to earth (with a dash of good humour), and whilst I like to find a positive angle, I also understand deeply the suffering different life experiences can bring us from time to time. Primarily I work from a person centred and relational approach, creating an authentic connection and providing a space in which you feel heard and seen.

About
Justine Devonport
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Clear Mind Counselling

I support people over 16 to navigate the challenges of life. Counselling provides you with the space to discuss your problems and have the opportunity to view them from a different perspective.
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I work with a solution focused approach and I will take the time to explore solutions and coping strategies with you. Sessions available face to face, online, telephone or walk and talk. A mental health plan is not required.
Call for a chat to discuss if we can work together.

About
Shubha Gokhale
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Psychotherapy and counselling for adults, children and young people
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Psychoanalysis
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I have been counselling for over 15 years and I am interested in working with you so you can find new possibilities of responding to the challenges of your life. You can come to speak about whatever troubles you – relationship difficulties, feeling anxious or depressed, loneliness, traumatic experiences, difficulties at home, at school or in friendships.
My work with children and adolescents includes some supportive work with parents. I am experienced in working with adults who have had traumatic experiences. I am also experienced in working with people of varied cultural backgrounds.
I work mainly in a psychoanalytic way, which means working without pre-conceived ideas of how you are or should be. If you have other questions about this, we can talk about them.
I have worked as a psychotherapist for over 15 years and am a Level 4 member of the Australian Counselling Association and a member of the Freudian School of Melbourne.
I offer face to face appointments for children, adolescents and adults in my practice in Geelong. Where face to face meetings are not possible, I offer telehealth counselling only to adults via Skype and telephone.
Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Marathi
Call me if you would like to discuss the possibility of counselling or psychoanalysis. This initial free phone discussion is confidential. You do not need a GP referral to see me.
Fees: $140 per session. Payment is by cash or EFT. I do not offer Medicare rebates.
If you are experiencing financial stress, I will attempt to work out a suitable fee with you.

About
Bruce McMillan
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McMillan Psychotherapy
Reaching out for professional support can be the first step towards creating effective, lasting changes in areas of life that are meaningful to you.
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting challenges, work related issues or other stressors, working with you collaboratively, I utilise evidence based therapeutic techniques derived from various modalities such as: CBT, DBT and solution focused therapy.
I hold professional membership with the Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) & with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW).

About
Emma Kate Barnett
Bettermind
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Mental Health Services
Emma provides highly effective mental health and psychotherapeutic assessment and counselling treatment that is professional, insightful, and respectful. With over two decades of experience, individuals seeking therapy with Emma can expect a professional, integrity-driven approach characterized by compassion, confidence, and a sensitive yet direct style of engagement and support.
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Relationship Concerns
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Thoughts of Suicide
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Grief and Loss
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Childhood and Single Incident Trauma
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Phobias
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Parenting Concerns
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Stress and Confusion in a Modernist World
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Issues with Work/Life Balance
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Workplace Issues
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Communication Issues
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Critical Incident Response
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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
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Emotionally Focused Therapy
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Pyschoeducation
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Couples Therapy
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Art Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Attachment Therapy
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Solutions Focused
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Psychological first aid

About
Joanna Shemansky

Joanna is registered psychologist and Lacanian psychoanalyst offering individual counselling to children and adults experiencing a range of mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
Joanna has experience in diverse backgrounds within hospitals, advocacy, education, private psychotherapy practice and the disability sector under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). She is keen to work with children, youth and adults towards better social engagement and emotion regulation. She is committed to providing personalised, evidence-based assessment and treatment in safe therapeutic settings, whether it be consulting room or telehealth.

Embraced Counselling
Amanda LaBrea
Clinical Counsellor

Making space to understand & prioritise yourself.
Telling your story, and making space for your varying feelings, in front of another person is courageous, empowering, and often healing. The human experience is an exhausting one. Acknowledging its impact on your functioning, and where that comes from, can help you access a greater sense of meaning, purpose and enjoyment life has to offer. My aim is to help you alleviate your emotional discomfort by fostering a non-judgmental, compassionate space where creating safety and understanding is my key objective. With curiosity, we’ll explore your story and help you become more aware of your feelings and patterns that relate to how you view yourself and others in your world. Working towards building a greater sense of self-awareness and deeper fulfillment in your life and interpersonal relationships
