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Our Approach
Therapy is a collaborative and confidential process that offers a safe space to explore what’s going on in your life; emotionally, mentally, or relationally. We offer a professional support service with clinically registered counsellors, designed to help you work through challenges, build insight, and move toward the life you want to live.
Whether you're navigating trauma, stress, grief, identity, relationships, or simply feeling stuck, therapy can support you to make sense of your experiences, process emotions, develop coping strategies, and reconnect with your strengths.
At its core, counselling is about growth, clarity, and healing - offered through a respectful, compassionate relationship where you’re truly seen and heard.
Areas of Focus
Our counsellors offer trauma-informed support across a range of areas, with a deep commitment to inclusivity, safety, and collaborative care. We provide counselling for:
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Post-Traumatic Stress
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Complex Trauma including Institutional Abuse
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Mental Health concerns
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Substance use and Harm Reduction
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Domestic and Family Violence
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Sexual Assault
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Modern Slavery
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Grief and Loss
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LGBTQIA+ wellbeing
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Stress and Burnout
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Existential Anxiety
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Neurodivergence wellbeing
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And more
We understand that each person’s story is unique - if you're unsure whether we can support your specific concern, feel free to reach out or book a free consult to talk through your options.
Our Values & Commitments
At Core Trauma Therapy, our work is grounded in trauma-informed, client-centred, and anti-oppressive principles. We recognise that trauma does not occur in isolation, and is often shaped by broader systems, including experiences of inequality, displacement, and structural harm.
We acknowledge that we practise on unceded Aboriginal land, and we honour the ongoing strength, resilience, and sovereignty of First Nations peoples.
We are committed to providing care that is culturally responsive, inclusive, and grounded in respect for all identities and lived experiences. This includes recognising the impact of systemic violence and injustice, both locally and globally, and holding awareness of how these realities may shape the lives of those we work with.
As a practice, we strive to:
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provide care rooted in cultural humility, accountability, and ongoing learning
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create a space where people feel safe, seen, and supported
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affirm people of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences
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work in ways that are responsive to both individual and collective experiences of harm
We believe that healing is deeply personal, but also shaped by the world around us. Our aim is to offer a space that honours this complexity with care, integrity, and compassion.
Fees & Funding
We believe counselling should be accessible and straightforward.
Whether you're seeking private counselling or accessing support through an eligible funding pathway, we're here to help you understand your options and find the approach that's right for you.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free discovery call and we'll help you understand the most appropriate pathway for your circumstances.
💬 Private Counselling
Available online Australia-wide or in person from our Fitzroy North and Brunswick locations Melbourne.
$160 per 50–60 minute session
Suitable for adults seeking individual counselling either online or in person.
🩺 Medicare
Our Accredited Mental Health Social Worker offers Medicare funded counselling for eligible clients with a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan.
Eligible clients can claim a Medicare rebate of $89.50 per session for up to 10 individual counselling sessions per calendar year, helping to reduce the cost of accessing support.
♿ NDIS Counselling
We welcome self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
Services are provided in accordance with NDIS pricing arrangements.
🌱 Victims of Crime & Funded Counselling
We welcome referrals through a range of funded counselling programs, including Victims of Crime Victoria (Interim Counselling and the Financial Assistance Scheme), Victim Services NSW, Victim Services ACT, and the National Redress Scheme.
Approved counselling sessions are billed directly to the relevant funding body, meaning there are no out-of-pocket costs for eligible clients.
🛡️ Private Health
Private health rebates may be available with eligible insurers.
Please check your level of cover with your provider.