Counselling and Somatic Psychotherapy
in Melbourne's North East

Eltham North
and via Phone or Video-Call

Confidential Professional Counselling Services | Genuinely Warm and Caring | Options for Telephone or Video-Call Appointments

Affordable Fees | LGBTQ Friendly and Informed |  Specialist Skills in Somatic Psychotherapy for Stress, Anxiety & Trauma

Everyone encounters challenges throughout their lives. Some of these might feel small and manageable, while others can appear daunting and insurmountable. It’s not uncommon for a series of smaller problems to build up, creating a sense of overwhelm. Even if you’re maintaining a brave face, you might be struggling internally. Having a supportive therapist by your side can make a significant difference, helping you navigate life’s hurdles and emerge more resilient.

People seek out therapy for different reasons. You might be looking for a few sessions to confidentially discuss aspects of your work, relationships, or personal thoughts and feelings. Alternatively, you might seek specific strategies for managing depression, building resilience, reducing stress or anxiety, or breaking unhelpful patterns of thought and behaviour.

Some individuals benefit from longer-term therapy, which provides a deeper exploration of emotional and behavioural patterns. This process allows you to understand yourself better with the help of a compassionate professional, fostering self-awareness and personal growth. Therapy can also address long-standing issues such as family dynamics, attachment wounds, or past traumas, which can profoundly impact your future.

Whatever you bring to therapy is welcome – your anxieties, uncertainties, grief, sadness, confusion, frustration, and disappointments. Of course, your sense of humour, creativity, and existing strengths and resources are deeply valued too.

Specialisations (click below)

Individual Counselling

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Nervous System Regulation and Repair

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Somatic Psychotherapy

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Kaela Drew has a warm collaborative approach that is attuned to the needs of her clients. With a foundation of Humanistic or Client-Centred Therapy, she also practices Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy and Somatic Psychotherapy - with a focus on the autonomic nervous system. Kaela adjusts her approach to meet the individual needs of each person. Confidentiality and professional ethics are top priorities and she is naturally non-judgemental and empathetic.
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We can work together to address your experiences of:

  • Chronic and Acute Stress
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Illness or Disability
  • Relationship issues
  • Family of Origin issues
  • Discrimination or Bullying
  • Workplace issues
  • Coping Skills
  • Grief and Loss
  • Social Isolation
  • Life Changes
  • Decision-Making
  • Sexuality
  • Self Acceptance
  • Friendships
  • Parenting
  • Attachment Style
  • Break-ups and Divorce
  • Women’s Health
  • Trauma and PTSD