From time to time, obstacles arise that prevent us from becoming the individual, partner, parent or friend that we strive to be. The practitioners at VCPS are here to help you manage these obstacles. We are committed to assisting you to know your goals and will work with you to identify the pathways to assist you understand yourself better and manage your difficulties. Our practitioner team consists of dedicated, highly experienced individuals who treat a wide range of concerns – whatever your needs, we are here to help.
At VCPS, our intake team are available to answer any queries you may have, and take the time to understand your needs so we can match you with the practitioner best suited to you.
Some individuals seek help from a VCPS practitioner after feeling that therapy with previous practitioners has been unfulfilling or even unsuccessful. For others who have not sought help yet, they contact VCPS when they feel they can no longer cope on their own.
We are available to help you manage and resolve a wide range of concerns, some of which include:
- ADHD
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationships
- Stress
- Eating disorders
- OCD
- Anger management
- Addiction
- Life transition
- Academic or work performance
- Learning difficulties
- Fertility difficulties
- Weight management
It is not uncommon for people to feel their concerns ‘aren’t bad enough’ to warrant seeing a psychologist, or that they will feel ready to see a psychologist ‘if things get any worse’. If you are considering seeing a psychologist, it is important to understand that psychological services are not solely for people struggling with serious mental health concerns. In fact, some individuals feel that most aspects of their life are under control or even thriving, but require an outlet or means of improving in certain areas – for example, in their work performance, relationships, or stress management. Therapy can help individuals tackle any emotional barriers that may be preventing them from functioning at their best. Many individuals find that therapy can be utilised to increase positive emotions and skills (e.g. forgiveness or compassion) as a means of ongoing self-growth. Therefore, even if you do not feel anything is seriously wrong, seeking advice from a psychologist is a chance to improve your mental health and wellbeing. You may view our full suite of services for individuals here. Have things changed over time with you and your spouse? Are you struggling to communicate? Has the intimacy disappeared? You are not alone. A marriage is an investment. It requires time and effort, and the more you put in, the more you will get back. Whether you’re a newlywed, or feel as though you’ve been married a lifetime, counselling can help you build back up the skills and communication needed for a healthy, satisfying, long-lasting connection. Marriage counselling is the process of working together to try and understand and manage differences and repeating patterns of discontentment. Some of the common reasons married couples engage in counselling include: Often problems occur as the result of a gradual breakdown in communication or after an event (such as an affair, the birth of a child, or when children leave home) has occurred which throws the relationship out of balance. Sometimes it can be difficult to tackle your challenges alone, because trying to discuss things simply leads to an argument which you and your partner would rather avoid. Marriage counselling can help individuals to: A marriage counsellor can help to uncover underlying problems faced by each individual, which are contributing to difficulties within the marriage. Therapy allows each person to express their views in a supported environment in order to work towards a solution. The psychologist’s role is not to make judgements or decisions for their clients; they are there to provide support to both individuals and help each individual support the other. VCPS therapists offering couples and marriage counselling are experienced in helping couples improve their communication and functioning. Our psychologists use a range of theoretical approaches and are experienced in working through complex issues within relationships. All couples and marriage counselling offered at VCPS is offered by licensed psychologists, experienced at working with both individuals and couples. The practitioners at VCPS can provide assistance by: If you would like to hear more about how a VCPS marriage and couples counsellor could help you, please reach out to our friendly intake team on 03, 9419 7172
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