Existential / Humanistic therapists in Highton, Victoria VIC, Australia AU
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Shareen Birges
Registered Social Worker, BASS, GDYMH, MSW
My name is Shareen Birges & I am a social worker who specialises in online counselling. I have been practicing for over 15 years & as a result, have a broad range of experience. I have worked with adolescents & their families, adults & couples. I specialise in the care of people with cancer and chronic illness, mental health, dual diagnosis/comorbidity, trauma background (including sexual abuse/assault & childhood abuse and trauma) & people with offending behaviour & people living with BPD. Due to my extensive experience working with adolescents and young people, I have developed an ability to work closely with families & other professionals, whilst keeping the boundary of privacy & confidentiality. I believe I am approachable & create a good balance between challenging clients & allowing their therapy to flow at a pace that feel comfortable to them.
18 Years Experience
Online in Highton, VIC Victoria
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Tony O'Loughlin
Registered Psychotherapist, GradDip Psychotherapy, BA (Social Science), Trauma Informed Somatic Facilitator, PACFA member
Something in you already knows it's time.
Maybe you've been living with anxiety that feels woven into who you are. Maybe trauma has shaped how you move through the world — your relationships, your body, your sense of self — and you're ready to start unravelling that. Or perhaps you're exhausted from trying to hold everything together alone.
I'm Tony, a PACFA-registered psychotherapist working with individuals, couples, and teens in person in Castlemaine, Victoria, and online across Australia and internationally. I specialise in trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.
My work is body-based and relational. Using Somatic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Polyvagal Theory, I help you understand what your nervous system is trying to tell you — and create the conditions for real, lasting change.
This isn't about insight alone. It's about helping you actually feel different in your body, your relationships, and your life.
Free 15-minute intro call available. Weekdays and evenings.
5 Years Experience
Online in Highton, VIC Victoria (Online Only)
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Irene Valis
Registered Psychotherapist, PACFA certified Gestalt therapist, Counsellor, Life Coach
I am a PACFA certified Gestalt psychotherapist based in Sydney, Australia. My specialty is working with women who are experiencing anxiety, stuckness or emotional dysregulation and who are ready to begin to understand themselves and their needs; and in turn cultivate greater calm, vitality and ease both in their body and in their lives.
I blend Gestalt Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and parts work to provide a holistic, relational, integrated approach to healing, growth and change.
Through my own experience navigating life as a devoted wife and mother; I understand the complexities and challenges that come with meeting the needs of others whilst also learning to identify, articulate and meet my own.
I learned to do so with the support of a kind, compassionate, resonate therapist. It is now my privilege to pass on the flame and provide other women with a safe space to feel heard and be seen and I love nothing more than to guide women on a powerful and life-changing journey towards self-acceptance, self-love and self-empowerment.
I offer free 15 minute connection calls so I can learn more about what you are experiencing and answer any questions you may have to ensure we are a right fit for each other.
5 Years Experience
Online in Highton, VIC Victoria
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Dipak Jilka - Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Therapist, Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) – PACFA Reg. Clinical 26570
Holding a grounded stance of compassion, empathy, non-judgment and light-hearted curiosity, I provide a safe and reflective space for clients to explore and gently unpack their lives. While clients may initially seek support for concerns such as anger, anxiety, compulsive sexual behaviours, relationship difficulties, or other presenting issues, my experience has shown that the underlying dynamics are often more complex than they first appear.
My therapeutic ethos is centred on not viewing clients as problems to be fixed, but as individuals whose struggles deserve to be witnessed with respect, depth and thoughtful exploration. I work collaboratively, supporting clients to develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience and clarity about how they wish to live.
I am of South Asian heritage, raised in London, and have lived in Sydney for over 30 years. Having straddled Eastern and Western cultures, including the particular nuances of my Indian background, I bring a culturally informed and integrative perspective to my practice. My earlier corporate career and lived experience of family life in Australia, alongside my own encounters with anxiety, stress and periods of low mood, have deepened my understanding of the pressures many clients face.
My personal journey toward greater meaning, purpose and self-understanding informs my belief in psychotherapy as a transformative process. I am committed to supporting clients in cultivating insight, living more consciously, and moving toward lives that feel authentic and self-directed.
If this approach resonates with you, I welcome the opportunity to connect.
6 Years Experience
Online in Highton, VIC Victoria
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Tawney Bevilacqua
Registered Psychotherapist, Bachelor of Counselling and Integrative Psychotherapy, Bachelor of Gender Studies/Creative Writing
I believe that we are living in challenging times, full of uncertainty. The issues that are arising in each of us are part of the broader climate of our world, and can be incredibly difficult to move through without a witness and a skilful supporter. I have trained in order to be with others as they meet with difficulty. My love of therapy is about the openings it provides us in accessing a more meaningful, richer experience of life. It takes incredible courage to encounter the depths inside oneself and it is always a privilege to be alongside someone in this process.
1 Years Experience
Online in Highton, VIC Victoria
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Highton, Victoria, Australia Statistics
Existential / Humanistic Therapy therapists in Highton, Victoria, Australia average 16 years of experience and charge around $181 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Trauma and PTSD (77%), and Self Esteem (74%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$181
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 37% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 77% |
In Person and Online |
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| 23% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 77% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 71% | Stress |
| 71% | Depression |
| 63% | Loss or Grief |
| 57% | Spirituality |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Senior |
| 54% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 80% | Women |
| 63% | LGBTQ+ |
| 54% | Men |
| 54% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 43% | Buddhist |