Social Isolation therapists in Ballarat, VIC
Browse Social Isolation therapists in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Social Isolation
Dabaco Doldissen
Counsellor/Therapist, GradDip Gestalt Therapy
If you're feeling stuck and isolated it can be really difficult asking for help. Taking that step to book in for therapy is a courageous move and step in the right direction to changing your situation. My style of therapy is client led so we move at a pace that feels honouring of where you're at. There's no rush or need to force anything. Book a free 15 minute phone consult via my website to discuss more.
2 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Social Isolation
Mairead Cleary
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters in Gestalt Therapy
The cure for isolation is connection, but connection can be the thing we fear most when we're isolated. And the more we isolate the harder it can be to connect with people and the more self-conscious we can feel. Remaining isolated can stop us from meeting one of our most fundamental needs - the need to belong, to feel a part of life.
Anyone can become isolated. Understanding what’s behind the isolation is the first step to unravelling it. We explore both isolation and connection and the part that both play in your life.
8 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
Mitchell Kovacs
Counsellor/Therapist, Level 2 Counsellor (ACA)
Social isolation is important because it’s widespread, harmful to mental and physical health, and often hidden—and conversation is one of the most effective ways to reduce it.
5 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC (Online Only)
Social Isolation
The Inner Collective Clinical Psychology
Psychologist, Doctor of Clinical Psychology, Master of Science, Bachelor of Arts (Psych. Hons.)
Feeling disconnected from others can be incredibly lonely—and sometimes, it’s hard to know where to begin reconnecting. At The Inner Collective, we work with you to explore what’s contributing to the isolation, whether it’s anxiety, past hurt, neurodivergence, or major life changes. Through supportive, non-judgemental therapy, we help you rebuild confidence in relationships, develop meaningful connections, and create a life that feels more connected and fulfilling—on your own terms.
10 Years Experience
Online in Ballarat, VIC
Social Isolation
Mindnest Counselling
Counsellor/Therapist, B.Couns
Feeling disconnected can be painful, especially when reaching out feels hard. I support clients to understand what has led to isolation and take gentle steps toward connection, confidence and support.
5 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.
Social Isolation therapists in Ballarat, VIC Statistics
Social Isolation therapists in Ballarat, VIC average 12 years of experience and charge around $188 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (66%), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (66%), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) (59%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$188
Accept insurance
50%
Offer sliding scale
59%
Gender ID
| 52% |
Female |
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| 42% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 66% |
In Person and Online |
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| 34% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 66% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 66% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 59% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 50% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 47% | Gestalt Therapy |
| 47% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 41% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 44% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 59% | Men |
| 59% | Women |
| 50% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 44% | Middle Eastern |