Bayside Psychotherapy 539 Highett Road, Highett, Victoria 3190

Welcome to Bayside Psychotherapy, located in Highett, Australia. We understand that making the decision to change takes courage and honesty, and we commend you for taking that step. At our institution, we offer a range of counselling, hypnotherapy, psychology, and psychotherapy services in Melbourne and online.

Our approach is focused on helping you make lasting changes in your life and ensuring those changes stick. We work with both the conscious and unconscious levels to uncover deeply ingrained conflicts and help you feel genuinely better. Our goal is not just to help you help yourself, but to make you feel how life is truly supposed to feel.

Our team of psychotherapists takes a depth approach to working with individuals, going beyond surface symptoms and medical interventions. We collaborate with you to observe your attitudes, conflicts, and behaviors that shape your current quality of life, relationships, and social status. By uncovering the root causes of your problems, we aim to bring about a more dramatic change in your perspective and empower you to break free from unconscious triggers or impulses through increased self-awareness.

Currently, Kelli Tranter, Carolina Rosa, and our Social Worker & Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist Adam Szmerling work with adult clients who are either Self-Managed or Plan-Managed through their NDIS therapeutic services provider. For NDIS sessions, please contact our reception on 9557 9113 or email us.

While a formal qualification is not currently required to work as a counselor in Australia, it is highly recommended for best practice. Our Australian counselors and psychotherapists hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree in a health-specific area, along with additional training in psychotherapy. This extensive education and experience, along with professional memberships with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, ensure that our therapists are well-equipped to support and treat patients.

The frequency of sessions depends on the therapist and their recommended methods of practice. However, we believe that lasting change and deep improvements in self-esteem come from frequent and consistent visits. On average, patients see their counselor or psychotherapist weekly, but some may choose to attend fortnightly or more or less frequently. For depth psychotherapy, it is common to have more than one session a week over several months or years. Your therapist will discuss the recommended visit frequency with you and work together to choose a frequency that suits your unique circumstances, taking into account your current situation, lifestyle, and availability.

To book a session with Natalie Szmerling, please contact the clinic on 03 9557 9113 or email us. We look forward to helping you on your journey towards personal growth and positive change.