Dr. Ravi Iyer
Trauma Counselling Carlton
BSc(Hon) Grad Dip AOD MSc PhD
PACFA Clinical Registrant: 24705
Personal pronouns: He/His
LGBTIQ+ supportive
First session is free! Contact me below
About
At WellSpeaking, we specialise in trauma and addiction counselling. Located in Carlton, we are only a short walk from the Melbourne CBD and the University of Melbourne. We are also only 5 minutes walk from Parliament and Melbourne Central train stations.
At WellSpeaking, we promote compassion, trust and safety. Without this foundation, trauma cannot be understood or processed. With time, we also go beyond understanding to also understand those traumatic resonances in the body. We are committed to ensuring the burden you carry is lightened.
I use a range of counselling strategies that are proven to work in addressing trauma and addiction. But most of all I provide a compassionate and confidential space to speak about what has been experienced, with patience and without judgement.
I have over 15 year’s experience working in the fields of trauma and addiction. My aim is to learn as much as possible about what shapes experience both consciously and unconsciously, while recognising the uniqueness of each person entering treatment.
My blog has more information about my practice.
Treatment
I am a trauma informed counsellor. Therefore, much time is spent establishing trust, safety and rapport. I have also had extensive training in Psychoanalysis and Family Therapy. Psychoanalysis is uniquely suited to trauma counselling as it is the only therapy that works with the unconscious. Key elements of trauma remain locked in the unconscious, coming out in disturbing and disruptive ways. Our work together will give your unconscious the voice it needs.
Key to effective treatment is listening to signs of the unconscious in language. This is best achieved when you speak openly and freely, without pre-judgement. An important aspect of treatment is to build trust and rapport that will encourage you to speak well. I offer you safety, compassion and patient guidance towards lasting repair.
Specialising in the treatment of
Childhood Trauma
Alcohol Addiction
Drug Addiction
Other Addictions
Birth Trauma
Individuals | Couples | Telephone | Zoom
Information for clients
Location
18 Drummond Street Carlton, Victoria
Well Speaking
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations affect several people:
– You delay your therapy progress
– Other people waiting for an appointment
– The counsellor who has prepared for the appointment
We understand that unexpected things happen, but please consider providing as much notice as possible. The following rate discounts apply in the event of a cancellation.
| Cancelling within 24 hours of appointment time | Full fee charged |
If you’re feeling like it’s an emergency, then don’t wait, call 000.
The numbers below can provide anonymous support when needed:
Lifeline: Crisis intervention 24/7 13 11 14
Directline: confidential drug and alcohol counselling 24/7 1800 888 236
Gamblers Helpline: confidential gambling counselling 24/7 1800 858 858
Mensline: for men to discuss family and relationship issues 24/7 1300 78 99 78
QLife: Counselling support for the LGBTIQ+ community 3pm – midnight 1800 184 527
Well Speaking is an LGBTIQ+ friendly counselling practice, believing fervently that everyone deserves a voice. We believe that only you have that right to define your orientation and identity.
WellSpeaking accepts referrals from Blueknot, the national foundation for complex trauma.
Trauma counselling is about trauma and nothing but trauma processing. Trauma counselling starts with building safety, trust, and rapport. We are specialists in trauma counselling. Trauma counselling for childhood abuse, assault, birth trauma, emotional trauma, PTSD, post traumatic. We understand trauma, and how best to treat trauma with counselling. We are the best in Carlton, Clifton Hill, Fitzroy, University of Melbourne, South, East, West, North Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Richmond in trauma counselling. The first session is free, so what do you have to lose.