We are pleased to announce that specialist health psychologist Dr Susan Roberts has joined our team from September 2025. Please contact us today if you'd like to organise an appointment.
You are not alone
Relief from concerns and stresses in a confidential environment
Tailored strategies to equip you for day-to-day issues
Compassionate and caring counsellors dedicated to helping you
Are worries and stresses getting you down?
Do you struggle to get through the day?
Are you feeling alone?
Are you going through a change: job, relationship, move?
When you, or a loved one, are struggling to get by each day, it can feel tiring. Disheartening. Unmotivating. Frustrating.
You may not have anyone to talk to or feel that you just can’t talk about what is worrying you. You may think that the people you know will judge you, or that they won’t understand
You may be struggling with feelings of loneliness . So how do you get out of this seemingly hopeless situation?
What your counsellor can help with
A counselling session is a safe place to talk to someone with the knowledge and dedication to help you. Your counsellor will listen without judgement and work with you to develop strategies to help you - or a loved one - get through the situation.
Your counsellor has listened and guided people through a range of different situations:
Stress and anxiety
Relationship difficulties
Worries and concerns
Grief and loss
Depression
Adjustment/life transitions
Sleep problems
Work issues
It can be hard to talk to a stranger about private thoughts and personal concerns. But be assured your counsellor has likely heard similar thoughts and concerns from other people and helped them to find ways to successfully address these
Your counsellor is here to listen - not to judge.
Your counsellor is here to care for you and make you feel comfortable.
Your counsellor is here to help you find ways to get through this tough time - to help you gain control, perspective and the confidence to work successfully through it.
6 Ways counselling can help
1 - Confidential
Talk, shout, cry, or think. Express any emotions without judgement or self-consciousness and know that nothing you say will leave the room. Your counsellor’s priority is to make you feel comfortable during your sessions so together you can get to the heart of your concerns.
2 - Perspective
It can be easier to speak to an outsider than someone you know. They don’t know you and will consider your thoughts with fresh eyes. Your counsellor can help you to see alternative and more helpful ways of looking at and responding to your concerns.
3 - Awareness
Your counsellor can help you see yourself from the outside. They can help you improve your insight and sense of awareness so that you can better understand yourself – the way you think and behave. This can help you be more compassionate and less judgemental about yourself.
4 - Experience
You will learn how to use effective tools and strategies that are tailored to you and your situation. You’ll realise that you are not alone. Other people have felt like you and been in similar situations to yours and been able find ways to successfully work through them – just like you can.
5 - Your time
This time is reserved especially for you - with no distractions. Together, you and your counsellor will work through your concerns and worries. No-one else matters during this time but you.
6 - A plan
Together, you and your counsellor will come up with a plan to address your worries and concerns. You’ll learn effective coping strategies to help you get through this tough time, as well as build resilience to better manage any future challenges.
FAQs about counselling
Do I need counselling?
It can help to speak to an unbiased, qualified professional if you’re finding it hard to get through the day, or you are struggling to deal with a situation in your life. Often even saying something out loud can help you feel better. What’s more, our caring counsellors can guide you with strategies that have helped others in your situation
Reasons to see a therapist
A few good reasons people see a therapist include: if you’re feeling stressed, anxious, having trouble coping, having relationship problems, are grieving, or have a loved one or family member you’re worried about.
What can I expect in my sessions?
The thought of seeing a psychologist may be intimidating. You don’t know what to expect and may be worried that you might say something stupid, become emotional or that your problems seem ridiculous. Rest assured this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Your sessions with your psychologist provide a safe, caring and nonjudgmental space for you to talk about your concerns and worries, and feel comfortable no matter what emotions show up
Your sessions provide a place for you to tell your story, to really be listened to, have your thoughts and feelings validated by your psychologist who walks alongside you as you learn effective ways of better responding to the issues that have brought you to therapy.
What rebates are available?
Private Health Insurance extras
About your counsellor
With a caring and evidence-based approach, Dr Susan Roberts (psychologist) helps her clients develop effective coping strategies to creative positive outcomes, improve wellbeing and functioning, and build resilience. In addition to helping clients with a range of mental health concerns she is passionate about supporting clients dealing with the impact of injuries and physical illness, with specialist AHPRA accreditation in health psychology.
Counselling in Melbourne’s western suburbs
We’re based in Moonee Ponds and are visited by patients from the Western suburbs of Melbourne, and beyond. Includes:
Altona
Ascot Vale
Brunswick
Coburg
Essendon
Flemington
Footscray
Maribyrnong
Moonee Ponds
Niddrie
Pascoe Vale
Williamstown
Yarraville
Melbourne
Counselling at Body and Brain Centre
Gain perspective and confidence by using proven strategies tailored to you
Get to the heart of your problems with empathetic counsellors
Feel understood, empowered and know you are not alone
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