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Counselling for individuals, couples, families and workplaces

I offer counselling for a wide range of concerns, drawing on a range of therapies and modalities, from CBT, DBT and ACT to Compassion-Focused and Somatic Therapy.

We can meet in person in Bella Vista, Liverpool and the Inner West, or online across Australia, and it all starts with a free 15-minute call.

Start with a free 15-minute call

Talk briefly with me about what’s happening, ask your questions and see whether working together feels right.

IN PERSON
Bella Vista, Liverpool and Inner West
ONLINE
Zoom and telehealth, across Australia and overseas
HOURS
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 7pm
Call 0452 369 407Or send a message
URGENT SUPPORTCall Lifeline on 13 11 14 at any hour, or 000 in an emergency.
WAYS I CAN HELP

Choose a starting point

Each page explains who it suits, how sessions run and what to expect.

If you’re unsure where you fit, call and we’ll work it out together.

Individual counsellingOne-to-one support for anxiety, low mood, stress, burnout, self-esteem and personal growth.Couples counsellingCommunication, conflict, trust, infidelity, intimacy and separation, for couples of every background.Child and teen counsellingAge-appropriate support for anxiety, big feelings, bullying, school stress, confidence and change at home.Parenting and family supportParenting challenges, boundaries, family conflict, communication and changing family dynamics.Trauma counsellingChildhood and adult trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD and domestic violence, at your pace.Anxiety, depression and stressWorry, panic, low mood, mood disorders and everyday stress, with practical skills you can use.Grief and loss counsellingBereavement, anticipatory and complicated grief, relationship breakdown and adjusting to loss.Addiction counsellingAlcohol, substances, gambling and other behaviours, with skills for triggers and relapse prevention.Self-esteem and confidenceLow self-esteem, confidence, perfectionism, procrastination, body image and assertiveness.Life transitions and personal growthBig changes, identity, adjustment, resilience and personal growth.Chronic pain counsellingCoping with persistent pain or a long-term illness, alongside your medical care.Group therapy and workshopsSmall groups of up to 10 on trauma, mood, addiction, grief, chronic pain, relationships and emotion regulation.Workplace wellbeing and EAPEmployee counselling and in-house workshops on stress, burnout, conflict and resilience.
CONCERNS I WORK WITH

What people bring to counselling

These are the concerns I see most often, grouped by the service that covers them.

Individual counselling

  • 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

Couples counselling

  • Couples counselling
  • Marriage counselling
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Communication difficulties
  • Conflict resolution
  • Infidelity and trust issues
  • Intimacy
  • Separation and divorce

Child and teen counselling

  • Children’s counselling
  • Teenage counselling
  • Adolescent mental health
  • Bullying
  • School stress
  • Peer pressure
  • Behavioural challenges
  • Emotional regulation

Parenting and family support

  • Parenting challenges
  • Family conflict
  • Changing family dynamics
  • Co-parenting
  • Carer stress
  • Assertiveness and boundaries

Trauma counselling

  • Trauma
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Childhood trauma
  • Domestic violence
  • Emotional distress

Anxiety, depression and stress

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Stress management
  • Panic disorder
  • Social anxiety
  • Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
  • Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Phobias
  • Mood disorders
  • Bipolar disorder

Grief and loss counselling

  • Grief and loss
  • Bereavement
  • Anticipatory grief
  • Complicated grief
  • Relationship breakdown
  • Adjustment to loss

Addiction counselling

  • Addiction
  • Alcohol and substance use disorders
  • Behavioural addictions
  • Gambling
  • Relapse prevention
  • Emotional regulation

Self-esteem and confidence

  • Low self-esteem
  • Self-confidence
  • Perfectionism
  • Procrastination
  • Body image issues
  • Eating disorders
  • Assertiveness and boundaries
  • Shame and guilt

Life transitions and personal growth

  • Life transitions
  • Adjustment disorder
  • Identity and self-discovery
  • Personal growth
  • Resilience building

Chronic pain counselling

  • Chronic pain
  • Chronic illness adjustment
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Carer stress

Workplace wellbeing and EAP

  • Workplace conflict
  • Workplace bullying
  • Burnout
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Work-life balance
  • Stress management
Louis Chalouhi

Written by Louis Chalouhi, Counsellor (Master’s in Counselling), ACA Level 2 and PACFA member.
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How talking therapy works

Counselling gives you a confidential space to talk, make sense of what’s happening and practise new ways of responding.

This short video from The Open University explains the science behind talking therapy.

Video: How Does Therapy Work? | The Science Behind Talking Therapy, The Open University, 4:31. It plays from YouTube when you press play.

Approaches I use

I integrate multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches and interventions, tailored to your individual needs and goals, to support emotional wellbeing, personal growth and lasting change.

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Helps you accept difficult thoughts and emotions while taking action in line with your personal values.
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)Teaches practical skills to manage intense emotions, distress and relationships.
  • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)Encourages self-compassion and eases harsh self-criticism.
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Helps you understand, express and manage your emotions, identify negative patterns of interaction, and build stronger, more secure emotional connections.
  • Couples Therapy (Gottman Method)Helps you both communicate, work through conflict and strengthen your connection, drawing on my Levels 1 and 2 Gottman Method training through the Gottman Institute.
  • Somatic TherapyExplores the connection between the mind, the body and the nervous system.
  • Trauma-informed therapyRecognises the impact of trauma and puts safety, trust, choice and empowerment first.
  • Grief and loss counsellingSupports you through bereavement, separation and significant life changes.
  • Shame and guilt counsellingHelps you understand and work through feelings of shame, guilt and self-blame.
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions, and builds practical skills for shifting unhelpful patterns.

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.

Read more about online counselling, or about fees, rebates and booking.

Common questions

Which counselling service is right for me?

There’s no need to know before you get in touch.

In the free 15-minute call we talk about what’s happening, and I’ll suggest where to start.

Can I see you about more than 1 concern?

Yes.

Many people come with several things at once, such as stress, sleep and a relationship under strain.

Counselling looks at the whole picture, and we decide together what to focus on first.

Can I switch between in person and online sessions?

Yes.

You can mix in-person sessions in Bella Vista, Liverpool or the Inner West with online sessions by Zoom or phone, whichever suits your week.

Do you work alongside GPs, psychiatrists and psychologists?

Yes.

With your consent I’m glad to work alongside your GP or treating team, and I’ll suggest a referral when another professional would add something.

Support at any hour

Mind Therapy Room offers booked appointments, so for urgent support please use one of these services.

See more support services and helpful resources.

YOU’LL SPEAK WITH LOUIS DIRECTLY

Let’s talk.

Call, or send a message, and we’ll take the next step at a pace that feels right for you.

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