Psychologists and Counsellors in South-East Melbourne
Bayside Counselling and Consultation
Services
NDIS
Mindfulness
Counselling Services
Our team of practitioners uses a number of Evidence-based Therapies including:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Relaxation and Mindfulness Techniques
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Skills training
- Psycho-education
We believe therapy is an art as much as it is a science. We don’t do “formula” therapy. We focus fully on you to tailor a treatment plan to suit your unique personal style, problems and needs.
EAP Psychologists
Bayside Counselling and Consultation provides psychological support to private and government organisations in the form of Employment Assistance Programs.
Our team includes practitioners experienced in the provision of work-based mediation, critical incident debriefing, trauma focused therapy, the effects of substance abuse in the workplace, anger management and increasing work attendance and satisfaction.
Our Practitioners
Psychologists
Winnie Lau
Counselling Psychologist
Beenish Shahzad
Clinical Psychologist
Dakota Pirrcuccio
Psychologist
Jessica Chui
Psychologist
Michael Wang
Clinical Psychologist
Accredited Mental Health Social Workers
Provisional Psychologists
Testimonials
I have been going to Bayside for sometime now. The people there are professional with all their clients, they also show compassion, and kindness. But most of all they “Listen to the individual” , patiently and without judgement. I would recommend them completely. I wish them all the best in the future.
The Mental Health professionals here are extremely helpful and truly care about their patients. I see Winnie and cannot recommend her highly enough!
FAQ
How much does it cost per session?
We charge different rates depending on your circumstances and conditions. Please call us on (03)9781 0155 for further information.
How long does a counselling session go for?
A standard counselling session usually goes for 50 minutes.
What is Counselling?
If you talk to different people about what counselling is, it is quite possible that each person will have a different understanding of it. However, in general, Counselling aims to help you cope with personal problems. Usually a psychologist will do this by asking questions, listening to you, reflecting on what you have said and exploring the range of options that may be available to you. Please note that counselling is not about giving you the answer or taking the problem away. It is best to view counselling as a way of putting things into perspective and opening you up to options and resources that you may not have previously considered.
The practitioners at Bayside Counselling and Consultation Pty Ltd understand that it can be difficult for many people to seek professional help.
This may be due to:
- fear of being judged
- fear that family and friends will find out about the problem
- expectations that some things should never be discussed
- embarrassment about the problem
- concern that seeing a practitioner will draw unwanted attention to the problem or make it worse
- feeling inferior or that they are a failure because they cannot handle the situation themselves
- fear of being punished because they spoke out about the problem
- expectations that they should accept what is happening (or has happened) and just get on with life
- lack of understanding about the role of practitioners and what counselling can do for them
It is not uncommon for people to approach us with these fears and concerns. Unfortunately for many people, this can be enough to prevent them from seeking help. The psychologists at Bayside Counselling and Consultation Pty Ltd have a sensitive and caring approach to different issues and understand that your ability to talk to a psychologist may be hindered by:
- the nature of your situation or problem
- your personal expectations of counselling
- language and cultural barriers
- a disability that prevents you from physically accessing a psychologist or communicating to others
- bad experiences of counselling in the past
- other hindrances such as family commitments and geographical locations
In special circumstances, practitioners are willing to consult with you over the phone.
What is the NDIS?
NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) provides support to eligible people with intellectual, physical, sensory, cognitive, and psychosocial disabilities and is designed to help people get the support they need so their skills and independence improve over time.
Bayside Counselling and Consultation Pty Ltd provides psychology services for NDIS self-managed and plan-managed participants to help them achieve their NDIS goals.