Business Details
Caroline McDougall - Counsellor in Bayside, Melbourne
Caroline McDougall is a qualified and accredited counsellor with extensive experience in mental health and private practice. Specialising in process-experiential emotion-focused therapy, she offers individual, couples, and group counselling services tailored to address depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. With a Masters in Counselling and postgraduate training in psychotherapy, Caroline combines academic expertise with experiential wisdom to foster self-esteem, emotional resilience, and holistic recovery.Her practice integrates mindfulness meditation as a therapeutic tool to help clients manage stress, regulate emotions, and cultivate present-moment awareness. Caroline is committed to accessible care, offering a sliding scale for healthcare card holders in Melbourne's Bayside area.
Services
Individual Counselling
Relationship Counselling
Mindfulness Meditation
Psychotherapy
Life Coaching
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Management
Depression Treatment
Emotional Resilience
Group Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer a sliding scale for healthcare card holders
- Our therapist has postgraduate qualifications in counselling
- We integrate mindfulness meditation with traditional therapy
- Published expertise in emotion-focused therapeutic approaches
- 20+ years of experience in mental health and private practice
Services
Individual Counselling
Tailored one-on-one therapy addressing depression, anxiety, trauma and life transitions. Using evidence-based techniques to build emotional resilience and self-awareness. Sessions focus on developing coping strategies and fostering personal growth through collaborative exploration of challenges.
Relationship Counselling
Guided sessions for couples seeking to improve communication and emotional intimacy. Focuses on resolving conflicts, rebuilding trust, and developing mutual understanding. Helps partners cultivate healthier relationship patterns through structured therapeutic interventions and shared growth opportunities.
Mindfulness Meditation
Structured group and individual sessions teaching present-moment awareness techniques. Develops skills to manage anxiety, regulate emotions, and break negative thought cycles. Combines breathing exercises with cognitive awareness practices to enhance overall mental wellbeing and emotional balance.
Psychotherapy
In-depth treatment for chronic mental health conditions using process-experiential approaches. Addresses root causes of depression and anxiety through structured therapeutic frameworks. Focuses on emotional integration and developing healthier behavioural patterns for long-term psychological wellbeing and self-acceptance.
Life Coaching
Goal-oriented sessions to enhance self-confidence and life satisfaction. Combines therapeutic techniques with practical skill-building for improved emotional regulation and decision-making. Helps clients overcome obstacles to achieve personal growth and meaningful life changes through structured support.
People
Caroline McDougall
Counsellor
Qualified counsellor with Masters in Counselling and postgraduate psychotherapy training. Specialises in emotion-focused therapy and mindfulness practices. Published author with 20+ years mental health experience supporting clients through personal growth and emotional challenges.
Questions
What counselling services do you offer?
I provide individual, couples and group counselling for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, and mindfulness training in Melbourne's Bayside area.
Do you offer concession rates?
Yes, I have a sliding scale fee structure for healthcare card holders to ensure accessible mental health support.
How does mindfulness meditation help?
Mindfulness develops present-moment awareness to reduce rumination, manage emotions, and break negative thought patterns affecting mental wellbeing.
What therapeutic approach do you use?
I specialise in process-experiential emotion-focused therapy, combining academic training with practical techniques for emotional regulation and personal growth.
How long are counselling sessions?
Sessions typically last 50-60 minutes, with flexible scheduling available to accommodate individual needs and circumstances.
