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ANXIETY, DEPRESSION AND STRESS MANAGEMENT

Counselling for anxiety, depression and stress

Practical, compassionate support when worry, low mood or stress is affecting your sleep, work, relationships or enjoyment of life.

Together we understand what’s driving it and build skills to help you feel calmer and more like yourself.

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.
Louis Chalouhi

Written by Louis Chalouhi, Counsellor (Master’s in Counselling), ACA Level 2 and PACFA member.
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Anxiety, depression and stress often travel together, along with poor sleep.

You might notice racing thoughts, a tight chest, constant tiredness or a loss of interest in things you used to enjoy.

Counselling offers a space to slow down, understand the patterns that keep you stuck and practise new ways of responding.

If you’re also seeing a GP or psychiatrist, counselling can sit alongside that care.

Signs you might notice

  • Worry that’s hard to switch off, or sudden waves of panic
  • Feeling low, flat or tearful for weeks at a time
  • Stepping back from people, places or situations because of anxiety
  • Trouble sleeping, concentrating or getting started on the day
  • Mood changes that affect work, study or relationships

Concerns I work with

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

How I help

I use CBT to work with unhelpful thinking patterns, ACT to help you live by your values while anxious thoughts come and go, and DBT skills for intense emotions.

Somatic-informed techniques help you notice and calm stress in the body.

  1. Understand your patternsWe map what triggers your anxiety or low mood and what keeps it going.
  2. Learn practical toolsYou learn grounding, breathing, thinking and behavioural skills you can use straight away.
  3. Build momentumWe set small, achievable steps and review your progress together.

Working alongside your GP or psychiatrist

For conditions such as bipolar disorder, OCD or severe depression, counselling can be one part of a wider care team.

With your consent, I’m happy to work alongside your GP, psychiatrist or psychologist.

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.

You can book directly, with no GP referral needed, and your first step is a free 15-minute call.

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

Common questions

What’s the difference between stress and anxiety?

Stress is usually a response to a pressure in front of you, such as a deadline or a hard week.

Anxiety can continue after the pressure has passed, or show up without a clear cause.

Counselling can help with both.

Can I have counselling if I’m taking medication?

Yes.

Many people have counselling alongside medication prescribed by their GP or psychiatrist.

Please keep your prescriber involved in any decisions about your medication.

What if I’m having thoughts of suicide?

Please reach out for support straight away.

Call Lifeline on 13 11 14 at any hour, or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467, or 000 if you’re in immediate danger.

Once you’re safe, counselling can be a place to talk about what’s been happening.

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.

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