Therapists in Ballarat, VIC
Browse therapists in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Tawney Bevilacqua (Spiral Psychotherapy)
Registered Psychotherapist
My work is grounded in the belief that emotional difficulties make sense in the context of our relationships, histories, bodies, and the wider living world. Therapy is not simply about reducing symptoms—it is about understanding the patterns that have shaped you and creating the conditions for something different.
Sessions are thoughtful, collaborative, and gently exploratory. I'll share my observations, invite your reflections, and encourage honesty about how you're experiencing both the therapy and our relationship. Alongside words, we'll also pay attention to the body—its sensations, impulses, tensions, and rhythms—as another way of understanding your experience. When it feels appropriate, we may also draw on the natural world, either through working outdoors or allowing nature to offer perspective, grounding, and a deeper sense of belonging within the wider web of life.
Spiral Psychotherapy is for people who long to understand themselves more deeply rather than simply manage symptoms. My hope is that therapy offers not only insight, but a different experience of being with yourself, others, and the living world—one that creates greater freedom, connection, and aliveness.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Ballarat, VIC
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Dabaco Doldissen
Counsellor/Therapist, GradDip Gestalt Therapy
I'm Dabaco, a queer affirming relational psychotherapist and counsellor based in Sydney's inner west. I specialise in supporting clients from the LGBTQ+ community as well as those navigating alternate relating styles such as ethical non-monogamy and open relating. My therapy room is based in Glebe where I see individuals and couples as well as conducting sessions online via Zoom. Some common themes that I help my clients with are anxiety, sexuality, relationship dynamics, grief and addiction issues.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Mairead Cleary
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Gestalt Therapy
I'm passionate about supporting your personal development, hand-in-hand with nature, in service of the earth.
Disconnection is a real threat to a meaningful life. And I see more and more people seeking meaning and connection in an increasingly disconnected world.
I help people like you connect with themselves, with the people in their lives and with the world around them.
I’ve worked with people from all walks of life all over the globe. Using a somatic, nature-based approach, I know how to help you navigate disconnection and become an embodied, more connected human.
If you're someone who's feeling out of place in your world, or you're in a relationship that's struggling, I can help. We'll combine the best of therapy & coaching to bring about transformative, lasting change.
8 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC (Online Only)
Emma Crook
Counsellor/Therapist, Diploma of Counselling
Emma brings a beautiful blend of professional expertise and genuine, heart-led warmth to her practice. Her passion for holistic wellness inspired her to step into the counselling space, driven by a deep desire to help others experience the same transformational growth she has seen firsthand.
Holding a Diploma of Counselling alongside qualifications in Lifestyle Coaching and Yoga Teaching, Emma seamlessly weaves these holistic skills together. She brings a wealth of hands-on experience to her work, dedicating herself to gently supporting both young people (ages 10-18+) and adults through their unique mental health journeys.
Often described by those around her as a "ray of sunshine," Emma has a natural gift for making people feel instantly at ease. When she isn't supporting clients, you’ll likely find her soaking up nature, saying yes to spontaneous adventures, and living and breathing all things wellness. She equally treasures the quiet moments - curling up on the couch with a good book, slowing down, and savouring the simple pleasures in life.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC (Online Only)
Alicia Adam
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters of Psychotherapy and Counselling, Bachelors of Psychology
I’m Alicia the founder of Powerfully Human. I’m a Psychotherapist dedicated to supporting you in exploring the darker more painful sides of yourself.
I don’t believe you are broken or that you need to be fixed. You're human & as humans we need support navigating the painful parts of life. When we hold space for this pain, we learn it comes with a purpose. We learn it’s here to be Harnesses.
Together we will strengthen your awareness of your behaviours, thoughts & emotions, how they effect your life and your connections. It is my role to witness your strength whilst teaching you how to hold space for the more uncomfortable experiences. Over time, you will slowly learn to harness the power in your pain.
If you need support, reach out, I’m here to help.
6 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Ballarat is Victoria's third-largest city, an inland regional centre with a proud gold rush heritage and a contemporary economy built on education, manufacturing, and regional services, and its mental health landscape reflects the particular challenges of a provincial city navigating the tension between its historical significance and the need to offer a modern, liveable community for young residents who might otherwise migrate to Melbourne. Federation University Australia is based in Ballarat and contributes to the local mental health workforce through its psychology programs, and Grampians Health provides public mental health services to the region. The surrounding agricultural communities create additional mental health demand for rural and farming populations, and Ballarat serves as a hub for mental health access across western Victoria. Common therapy concerns include regional and rural isolation, farming community stress, student mental health at Federation University, anxiety, depression, and the identity and belonging challenges of building a life in a regional city competing with the pull of major urban centres.
Ballarat, VIC therapists Statistics
Therapists in Ballarat, VIC average 14 years of experience and charge around $184 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Trauma and PTSD (71%), and Depression (70%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$184
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 36% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 73% |
In Person and Online |
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| 27% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Depression |
| 64% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Stress |
| 54% | Loss or Grief |
| 46% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 65% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 43% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 64% | Women |
| 56% | Men |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 41% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 26% | Asian |