Written by Louis Chalouhi, Counsellor (Master’s in Counselling), ACA Level 2 and PACFA member.
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Individual counselling is time that belongs to you.
You can bring whatever is weighing on you, whether it’s a clear concern or a general sense that something needs to change.
Together we work out what’s going on, what matters to you and what you’d like to be different.
I offer more than a listening ear, with practical, evidence-based strategies you can use between sessions.
Who individual counselling suits
- Adults feeling anxious, low, stressed or burnt out
- People carrying something heavy, such as trauma, grief or a hard season at home
- Anyone wanting to understand themselves better and build confidence
- Men and women at every stage of life, including older adults
- People of every cultural background, faith, sexuality and gender identity
Concerns I work with
- Emotional distress
- Emotional dysregulation
- Anger management
- Shame and guilt
- Loneliness and isolation
- Sleep difficulties
- Insomnia
- Men’s mental health
- Women’s mental health
- LGBTQIA+ counselling
How we work together
I draw on CBT, DBT, ACT and Compassion-Focused Therapy, with somatic-informed approaches that pay attention to how stress shows up in the body.
The mix depends on you, your goals and what feels useful as we go.
- Start with a free 15-minute callWe talk briefly about what’s happening and whether working together feels right for you.
- Explore and planIn our early sessions we look at your concerns in depth and shape a clear plan together.
- Build skills that lastYou learn practical tools for thoughts, emotions and stress, and we review the plan as you grow.
In person or online
I see clients in person in Bella Vista, Liverpool and the Inner West, and online by Zoom or phone, anywhere in Australia or overseas.
Appointments run Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 7pm, subject to availability, and the days at each room vary.
You can book directly, with no GP referral needed, and your first step is a free 15-minute call.
Read more about online counselling, or about fees, rebates and booking.
Common questions
Do I need a GP referral?
You can contact me directly to book, with no referral needed.
GPs and other health professionals are also welcome to refer.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on what you’re working through and what you’d like to achieve.
Some people come for a few sessions to focus on a specific concern, while others prefer ongoing support.
We’ll talk about this together and review it as we go.
Is what I say confidential?
Yes.
What you share stays private, within the legal and ethical limits I’ll explain at our first session, such as when someone’s safety needs protecting.
Can I have sessions online?
Yes.
I offer sessions by Zoom and by phone, so you can meet with me from home, anywhere in Australia or overseas.
Support at any hour
Mind Therapy Room offers booked appointments, so for urgent support please use one of these services.
- Emergency000
- Lifeline, 24 hours, 7 days13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service1300 659 467
- MensLine Australia1300 78 99 78
- Beyond Blue1300 22 4636