Counselling

At Embraced Counselling Services, we are committed to helping you navigate life’s challenges with compassion and professional care. Counselling provides a safe and supportive space for self-reflection, healing, and growth, allowing you to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or trauma. Amanda LaBrea, an experienced counsellor with a bachelor’s degree in counselling from the Australian College of Applied Psychology and registration as a clinical member of PACFA, offers both expertise and a deep understanding of life’s complexities.

Amanda is passionate about helping individuals reclaim their sense of self and stability after experiencing trauma or significant stress. She believes in the transformative power of counselling to restore wholeness, safety, and purpose. Embraced Counselling Services provides a nurturing environment where you can openly share your story and explore your emotions, fostering courage and empowerment as you work toward meaningful change.

With a tailored approach to every individual, Embraced Counselling Services focuses on your unique needs and goals. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or the flexibility of online counselling, Amanda ensures that your journey to well-being is both accessible and personalized. Our services cover a wide range of areas, including complex trauma, psychological care, and dedicated support for the LGBTQIA+ community, making counselling an inclusive and welcoming process for all.

Through counselling, you can develop coping strategies, gain clarity, and rebuild a sense of purpose and enjoyment in life. At Embraced Counselling Services, Amanda’s empathetic guidance empowers you to take control of your journey and achieve lasting emotional wellness. If you are ready to make a positive change, contact Amanda at 0410 616 174 and take the first step toward a brighter and more fulfilling future. Embrace the opportunity for growth through counselling today.

Making space to understand & prioritise yourself

Telling your story, and making space for your varying feelings, in front of another person is courageous, empowering, and often healing. The human experience is an exhausting one. Acknowledging its impact on your functioning, and where that comes from, can help you access a greater sense of meaning, purpose and enjoyment life has to offer.

Determine Your Needs and Goals

Identify Your Issues: What do you want to work on? Anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, stress, or something else? Different therapists specialize in various areas.
Set Goals: Think about what you want to achieve through therapy. Do you want to gain coping skills, process emotions, or change behaviors?

Online or in-person — it’s your choice

Connect however you feel most comfortable, whether it’s virtual or face-to-face.

Have an Initial Consultation

Many therapists offer a brief initial consultation (either free or at a reduced rate). Use this time to ask questions about their approach, experience, and whether they think they can help you with your specific issues.

Clinical Counsellor

Hello! I am Amanda LaBraea

Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. While we can’t change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life.

We will get in touch with you

During your intake appointment we will gather more information to identify your unique needs and work with you to develop your plan.

Need assistance? Request a call now

We offer counselling service in both Geelong and Melbourne Locations.

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Psychotherapist Geelong

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E : amanda@embracedcounselling.com.au

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Geelong VIC