Counselling in Stawell, VIC

Photo of Joanne White - Absolute Wellbeing Mind & Body, ACA-L1, Counsellor
Absolute Wellbeing Mind & Body
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Stawell, VIC 3380
Book a FREE 10 minute discovery call. Consulting Rooms in Ballarat and Stawell. Focusing on the needs of individuals in smaller communities and country towns, where there is generally fewer resources available for those who need support. Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviour, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness and Cultural Counselling. I am very much community-minded. Welcome NDIS self-managed clients. Every situation is different, while I have a base rate, please contact me to ask how I can assist you if financial difficulty is an issue.
Book a FREE 10 minute discovery call. Consulting Rooms in Ballarat and Stawell. Focusing on the needs of individuals in smaller communities and country towns, where there is generally fewer resources available for those who need support. Using a person-centered approach, I work with client on relationships, conflict resolution, trauma, behaviour, adolescents, mental health disorders, mindfulness and Cultural Counselling. I am very much community-minded. Welcome NDIS self-managed clients. Every situation is different, while I have a base rate, please contact me to ask how I can assist you if financial difficulty is an issue.
(03) 4829 3204 View (03) 4829 3204
Photo of Karen Yvette Ceccon - Ararat Wellness Centre, ACA-L4, Counsellor
Ararat Wellness Centre
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Stawell, VIC 3380
I am a practising counsellor with a focus on ADHD/ASD, positive behavioural therapy, anxiety and depression. I operate a private, fully-accessible counselling and therapy space. Experienced in providing grief and loss counselling and trained to provide psychological First Aid for trauma. Fully registered NDIS provider for Counselling and Behavioural Support for all NDIS participants (aged 8 years +). Private and EAP clients also accepted.
I am a practising counsellor with a focus on ADHD/ASD, positive behavioural therapy, anxiety and depression. I operate a private, fully-accessible counselling and therapy space. Experienced in providing grief and loss counselling and trained to provide psychological First Aid for trauma. Fully registered NDIS provider for Counselling and Behavioural Support for all NDIS participants (aged 8 years +). Private and EAP clients also accepted.
(03) 8592 9305 View (03) 8592 9305
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Brian Basham
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Stawell, VIC 3380
I come to counselling from a different than others. I started my working career in retail, then move to policing, and then public service; and adult education. After moving to Horsham in 2016, I began the transition to counselling. My approach is to work with you and find the most practical and equitable solution for you.
I come to counselling from a different than others. I started my working career in retail, then move to policing, and then public service; and adult education. After moving to Horsham in 2016, I began the transition to counselling. My approach is to work with you and find the most practical and equitable solution for you.
(03) 4327 9075 View (03) 4327 9075
Photo of Kahlia Peiris, ACA-L1, Counsellor
Kahlia Peiris
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stawell, VIC 3380  (Online Only)
Hi my name is Kahlia Peiris I am an ACA level 1 member and I am a qualified counselor who is working towards higher studies currently. I am a mum to a beautiful 1 year old daughter and I understand the demands of being a parent and also needing to work. I am very passionate about providing pre and postpartum counselling for both Mum's and Dad's. I also do generalized counselling and stress management. And have worked with people dealing with depression, anxiety and a number of mental health challenges. Another area of counselling I do is around work place burnout and finding the work home balance we all need.
Hi my name is Kahlia Peiris I am an ACA level 1 member and I am a qualified counselor who is working towards higher studies currently. I am a mum to a beautiful 1 year old daughter and I understand the demands of being a parent and also needing to work. I am very passionate about providing pre and postpartum counselling for both Mum's and Dad's. I also do generalized counselling and stress management. And have worked with people dealing with depression, anxiety and a number of mental health challenges. Another area of counselling I do is around work place burnout and finding the work home balance we all need.
(03) 4328 3530 View (03) 4328 3530
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Courtney Brown
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Stawell, VIC 3380  (Online Only)
Hello and Welcome! My therapeutic style is guided by the belief that each individual possesses an innate capacity for self-healing. I view therapy as a transformative journey, uncovering pathways towards healing and personal growth. My practice delivers evidence-based treatments, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care on your healing path. I embrace an integrative philosophy, prioritising person-centred, trauma-informed, and holistic approaches that honour the complexities and interconnectedness of mind, body, spiritual and relational dimensions of self.
Hello and Welcome! My therapeutic style is guided by the belief that each individual possesses an innate capacity for self-healing. I view therapy as a transformative journey, uncovering pathways towards healing and personal growth. My practice delivers evidence-based treatments, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care on your healing path. I embrace an integrative philosophy, prioritising person-centred, trauma-informed, and holistic approaches that honour the complexities and interconnectedness of mind, body, spiritual and relational dimensions of self.
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Katharine Heading
Counsellor, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Bellellen, VIC 3381
I am a member of the Australian Counselling Association (MACA Level 4) with a background in psychological therapies, and have more than 16 years of counselling experience, including working with people in nature and equine assisted therapy, supporting people to re-regulate their nervous systems to manage stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, problem gambling and other addictions. I believe in treating everyone with empathy and respect, and tailor my approach to meet your needs.
I am a member of the Australian Counselling Association (MACA Level 4) with a background in psychological therapies, and have more than 16 years of counselling experience, including working with people in nature and equine assisted therapy, supporting people to re-regulate their nervous systems to manage stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, bipolar disorder, problem gambling and other addictions. I believe in treating everyone with empathy and respect, and tailor my approach to meet your needs.
(07) 5241 1919 View (07) 5241 1919

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Benita Joy Murray
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified Verified
Kyneton, VIC 3444
My clients are people who are struggling with everyday life situations that have become an issue mentally and need help to begin to unpack these overwhelming thoughts. Your goal is to organise your thoughts, to ease the chatter and feel capable of handling them. I am looking forward in meeting with you.
My clients are people who are struggling with everyday life situations that have become an issue mentally and need help to begin to unpack these overwhelming thoughts. Your goal is to organise your thoughts, to ease the chatter and feel capable of handling them. I am looking forward in meeting with you.
(03) 4427 7646 View (03) 4427 7646
Photo of Tamera Broughton - Centre Self Collective - EMDR Intensives , AMHSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Centre Self Collective - EMDR Intensives
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Daylesford, VIC 3460
Hi, I’m Tamera, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Accredited EMDR therapist, and co-founder of Centre Self Collective, with locations in Brunswick, Melbourne, and Daylesford. If you’re here, you may be dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, mood difficulties, or trauma. You’re not alone, and the right support is available. With over 12 years of experience, my practice is deeply rooted in social work practice and clinical excellence. I’m committed to providing evidence-based care that brings meaningful, lasting change.
Hi, I’m Tamera, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Accredited EMDR therapist, and co-founder of Centre Self Collective, with locations in Brunswick, Melbourne, and Daylesford. If you’re here, you may be dealing with anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem challenges, mood difficulties, or trauma. You’re not alone, and the right support is available. With over 12 years of experience, my practice is deeply rooted in social work practice and clinical excellence. I’m committed to providing evidence-based care that brings meaningful, lasting change.
(03) 4420 3660 View (03) 4420 3660
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Fiona Collison - Ensouled Therapy
Psychotherapist, MC, PACFA
Verified Verified
Castlemaine, VIC 3450
I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who recognises the deep wounding and fragmentation inflicted on our soul, our bodies and our minds by the modern world. I support clients who are feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, in grief, lost or alone in their struggles and support their reconnection back to the deepest, most true versions of themselves.
I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist who recognises the deep wounding and fragmentation inflicted on our soul, our bodies and our minds by the modern world. I support clients who are feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, in grief, lost or alone in their struggles and support their reconnection back to the deepest, most true versions of themselves.
(08) 7827 8240 View (08) 7827 8240
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Oli Doyle
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Bendigo, VIC 3550
Whether you're struggling with the after effects of trauma, the alarm bell of anxiety or the emptiness of depression, life inside a human mind can be painful. If you're stuck underneath a difficult problem or you can't seem to get your life on track, the problem may not be what it seems. We all try to improve our lives by changing the world around us or controlling what we think and feel, but those approaches don't really seem to work, and sometimes the things we do to control how we feel become problems in themselves. If your past looms large or the thoughts of the future provoke a constant anxiety, you've come to the right place.
Whether you're struggling with the after effects of trauma, the alarm bell of anxiety or the emptiness of depression, life inside a human mind can be painful. If you're stuck underneath a difficult problem or you can't seem to get your life on track, the problem may not be what it seems. We all try to improve our lives by changing the world around us or controlling what we think and feel, but those approaches don't really seem to work, and sometimes the things we do to control how we feel become problems in themselves. If your past looms large or the thoughts of the future provoke a constant anxiety, you've come to the right place.
(03) 4427 9709 View (03) 4427 9709
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Genevieve Thornton
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Kennington, VIC 3550
My approach is warm, person-centred and collaborative. I am a Counsellor and Art Therapist specialising in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I offer professional support and guidance to individuals.
My approach is warm, person-centred and collaborative. I am a Counsellor and Art Therapist specialising in working with children, adolescents, and adults. I offer professional support and guidance to individuals.
(03) 4422 2080 View (03) 4422 2080
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Pot of Gold Therapy
Credentialed Mental Health Nurse
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Pot of Gold Therapy was established to provide quality and affordable mental health support that respects individual rights, dignity and promotes inclusivity. We believe that each individual is unique and experience mental illness in different ways and that there is no one size fits all approach to counselling. Mental health is part of who we are as people and it affects us in all areas of our lives. We understand that sometimes people want a listening ear and to know that there is someone there walking alongside them on their recovery journey.
Pot of Gold Therapy was established to provide quality and affordable mental health support that respects individual rights, dignity and promotes inclusivity. We believe that each individual is unique and experience mental illness in different ways and that there is no one size fits all approach to counselling. Mental health is part of who we are as people and it affects us in all areas of our lives. We understand that sometimes people want a listening ear and to know that there is someone there walking alongside them on their recovery journey.
(03) 4320 5489 View (03) 4320 5489
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Ethos Psychotherapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Kyneton, VIC 3444
Are you experiencing difficulties within yourself or in your relationships? How do you get through life? Do you feel things need to change? I maintain clients' mental health by helping them better understand themselves and the situations they are in so they can find peace, balance and positivity.
Are you experiencing difficulties within yourself or in your relationships? How do you get through life? Do you feel things need to change? I maintain clients' mental health by helping them better understand themselves and the situations they are in so they can find peace, balance and positivity.
(03) 4410 8579 View (03) 4410 8579
Photo of Sharon Debbie Murphy - Online Counselling Services, AMHSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Online Counselling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Ballarat North, VIC 3350  (Online Only)
People with anxiety, depression, and trauma, who are looking for assistance with their life goals. Focusing on your self-esteem, reframing your negative thinking to a more positive, and provide motivation.
People with anxiety, depression, and trauma, who are looking for assistance with their life goals. Focusing on your self-esteem, reframing your negative thinking to a more positive, and provide motivation.
(03) 4328 3580 View (03) 4328 3580
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Marty O'Brien Psychotherapy & Counselling
Counsellor
Verified Verified
Bendigo, VIC 3550
As a PACFA accredited Counsellor, I focus on supporting neurodivergent youth who face challenges like social difficulties, depression, emotional intelligence and regulation. Furthermore, I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, chronic pain, and addiction. I also assist people in discovering meaning and purpose in their lives. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. I also offer a free introductory session.
As a PACFA accredited Counsellor, I focus on supporting neurodivergent youth who face challenges like social difficulties, depression, emotional intelligence and regulation. Furthermore, I work with individuals dealing with anxiety, chronic pain, and addiction. I also assist people in discovering meaning and purpose in their lives. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. I also offer a free introductory session.
(03) 4421 6746 View (03) 4421 6746
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Zubia Jawed
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
I am a registered Mental Health Counsellor. I have helped many clients feel validated and normalised in what they experience in life. I specialise in providing culturally sensitive therapy, addressing variety of topics including identity, belonging, gender roles, women’s issues, managing societal, community and family expectations, discrimination, racism, and issues around migrants and refugees. I feel utmost contentment when I know I have made an individual feel worthy, validated, understood, and hopeful. Through incorporating our cultural roots in sessions, we can truly feel empowered and seen.
I am a registered Mental Health Counsellor. I have helped many clients feel validated and normalised in what they experience in life. I specialise in providing culturally sensitive therapy, addressing variety of topics including identity, belonging, gender roles, women’s issues, managing societal, community and family expectations, discrimination, racism, and issues around migrants and refugees. I feel utmost contentment when I know I have made an individual feel worthy, validated, understood, and hopeful. Through incorporating our cultural roots in sessions, we can truly feel empowered and seen.
(03) 4328 3495 View (03) 4328 3495
Photo of Catherine Madigan - Anxiety Treatment Australia, MA, MAPS, Psychologist
Anxiety Treatment Australia
Psychologist, MA, MAPS
Verified Verified
Hepburn, VIC 3461  (Online Only)
Depressed? Anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Been suffering for some time? Relief can be experienced quickly in a confidential, non judgmental, supportive environment. I'm a caring, down to earth, experienced clinical psychologist who can help you overcome :shyness, insomnia, depression, body image issues, PTSD, social anxiety, public speaking anxiety, worrying excessively about health or other issues, OCD, panic attacks, vomit phobia, perfectionism, procrastination and hoarding. Choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision so you are welcome to a free 15 minutes session before making an appointment. Bulk billing available.
Depressed? Anxious? Stressed? Overwhelmed? Been suffering for some time? Relief can be experienced quickly in a confidential, non judgmental, supportive environment. I'm a caring, down to earth, experienced clinical psychologist who can help you overcome :shyness, insomnia, depression, body image issues, PTSD, social anxiety, public speaking anxiety, worrying excessively about health or other issues, OCD, panic attacks, vomit phobia, perfectionism, procrastination and hoarding. Choosing a therapist can be a difficult decision so you are welcome to a free 15 minutes session before making an appointment. Bulk billing available.
(03) 9068 5415 View (03) 9068 5415
Photo of Elizabeth Holmquest - Elizabeth Holmquest - Paper Daisy Therapy , AMHSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Elizabeth Holmquest - Paper Daisy Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350  (Online Only)
Online Only - Hello! I'm Elizabeth. Are you struggling with family of origin issues from the past and need support? I work with people who have had experiences including (but not limited to) sexual, physical and emotional abuse and/or neglect. You're not alone. Recovery is possible. I support people to achieve the goals and intentions most important to them.
Online Only - Hello! I'm Elizabeth. Are you struggling with family of origin issues from the past and need support? I work with people who have had experiences including (but not limited to) sexual, physical and emotional abuse and/or neglect. You're not alone. Recovery is possible. I support people to achieve the goals and intentions most important to them.
(03) 4321 2980 View (03) 4321 2980
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MyTimeWithAlex
Counsellor, MC, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Castlemaine, VIC 3450
Waitlist for new clients
While I have 20 years’ experience working therapeutically with adults, children, adolescents & their families who have experienced trauma, this is more than just a job for me. I am a deeply philosophical & spiritual person, & am not afraid to contemplate the big questions or to go to dark places with you, so you don’t feel alone. I am deeply empathic, warm & kind and have this way of just being with you - no matter how, or where you are. I am deeply respectful, practical & expressive (I will laugh a lot!) & hold a strong vision for my clients, so we can work towards your goals & dreams, even if it feels dangerous to hope for more.
While I have 20 years’ experience working therapeutically with adults, children, adolescents & their families who have experienced trauma, this is more than just a job for me. I am a deeply philosophical & spiritual person, & am not afraid to contemplate the big questions or to go to dark places with you, so you don’t feel alone. I am deeply empathic, warm & kind and have this way of just being with you - no matter how, or where you are. I am deeply respectful, practical & expressive (I will laugh a lot!) & hold a strong vision for my clients, so we can work towards your goals & dreams, even if it feels dangerous to hope for more.
0493 458 334 View 0493 458 334
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Creative Butterfly Expressive Arts Therapy
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
I offer Arts-based inquiry and counselling even if you feel you're not creative or can't do art. Using arts-based processes, we can explore ways to live well with emotional and physical pain, diagnosed illnesses or neurodivergence, to find wisdom to live with more well-being or healing. We can collaborate to find the best way forward for you, with a personalised plan to support you or a young person in your care.
I offer Arts-based inquiry and counselling even if you feel you're not creative or can't do art. Using arts-based processes, we can explore ways to live well with emotional and physical pain, diagnosed illnesses or neurodivergence, to find wisdom to live with more well-being or healing. We can collaborate to find the best way forward for you, with a personalised plan to support you or a young person in your care.
(03) 4321 2731 View (03) 4321 2731

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Number of Counsellors in Stawell, VIC

< 10

Counsellors in Stawell, VIC who prioritize treating:

60% Depression
60% Anxiety
60% Trauma and PTSD
60% Anger Management
60% Behavioural Issues
60% Coping Skills
60% Self Esteem

Average years in practice

5 Years

Gender breakdown

80% Female
20% Male

How Counsellors in Stawell, VIC see their clients

60% In Person and Online
40% Online Only
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in Stawell?

Search for nearby psychologists or counsellors by inputting your city, suburb, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.

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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Psychologists must be registered in the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Most Social Workers listed in the directory are members of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for social workers, psychotherapists and counsellors in Australia, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?

Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in Australia.

Psychologists have earned a 4 year undergraduate degree in psychology and have completed a postgraduate internship or postgraduate degree. Psychotherapists generally have an undergraduate degree in a health related field in addition to 3-4 years of specialist training in psychotherapy and a period of personal psychotherapy. In order to belong to a professional organisation such as the ACA or PACFA, counsellors and psychotherapists are required to have completed a certain level of AQF qualifications and/ or an approved training course as well as clinical and supervision hours. Social Workers registered with the AASW are required to have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

How much does therapy cost?

The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, the cost of a therapy session in Australia could be between $100 and $250. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.

What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?

Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.

If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The Better Access Scheme is a government program offering Medicare rebates for mental health care. To access the program you will need to be assessed and diagnosed by your GP and get a Mental Health Plan. This will allow you to receive up to 10 individual sessions and 10 group sessions a year with practitioners who accept bulk billing, with no out of pocket costs for you.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.

Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.

Are therapy sessions confidential?

Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the ACA, PACFA, or the APS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there is the potential or known harm to the client or others or when a minor is in danger, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.

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