Psychotherapy Geelong
What is psychotherapy?
The Mindwell team are experts in using psychotherapy, otherwise known as “talk therapy”, to treat the full range of mental health conditions and deal with challenges life issues. Psychotherapy is a set of purposeful techniques based on scientific theory and evidence. This form of treatment is well-established, effective and long-lasting.
How many psychotherapy sessions will I need?
Everyone’s therapeutic journey is different and the length of treatment required to treat psychological issues can vary from person to person. This can depend on your psychological history, the severity of your concerns, what therapeutic goals you are hoping to achieve, whether you have had any therapy before, and how regularly you are able to attend. Length of treatment will be discussed with you during the assessment process.
Mindwell Psychology provides a full range of psychotherapy “talk therapy” services from our clinic in Belmont, Geelong. If you require a psychologist for depression counselling, couples and marriage counselling, trauma, grief or anxiety contact our local Geelong psychology team.
Assessment Process
Read MoreTaking the initial step to get help or change can be daunting, so when you make an appointment at Mindwell, you will always be met with genuine respect and care. We will spend the time to listen to your concerns,...
Anxiety Therapy
Read MoreAnxiety is one of the most common mental health symptoms that people seek treatment for. It is also one of the most successfully treatable issues using talk therapy. There are several forms of clinical anxiety such as specific phobias, excessive...
Depression Therapy
Read MoreDepression is the second most common mental health issue in Australia after Anxiety. Depression is linked to changes in people’s mood, thoughts and behaviours. Common symptoms of depression include: Feeling overwhelmed Feeling unhappy or miserable Guilt Irritability Feelings of worthlessness...
EMDR Therapy
Read MoreEMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a type of psychotherapy that uses eye movements and other bilateral stimulation to facilitate the process of healing from trauma-related symptoms. EMDR is a relatively new form of therapy to treat...
Grief Counselling
Read MoreMany people seek therapy to deal with grief and loss. Grieving is a process that can come from any form of loss, for example losing an important friendship, a job that you loved, a home that you lived in your...
Interpersonal & Relationship Therapy
Read MoreRelationships are central to our lives. We need to have healthy relationships if we want to feel secure, stable and satisfied. When problems arise in the way we relate to others, or when negative patterns keep emerging in our relationships,...
Trauma and Abuse Therapy
Read MorePsychological trauma can occur as a result of a one off disturbing or stressful event, or a series of these events over a longer period of time. When people experience trauma they often feel overwhelmed and have difficulty coping with...
Psychotherapy Approaches
Read MoreOur approach at Mindwell is client-centred and in-depth, so that the treatment fits the patient but is informed by the principles of psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory and neuroscience. Our therapists are trained to use a range of therapeutic modalities including...