Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Melbourne
Christopher Grace is a qualified and highly experienced psychologist and family therapist dedicated to providing professional, confidential counselling services. With over three decades of experience, I offer consultations in Melbourne's eastern suburbs and via online/telehealth platforms. My practice focuses on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), addressing issues such as anxiety, trauma, anger management, and family relationship difficulties. I hold qualifications in family therapy, child and adolescent psychology, and social work, and am registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.My approach emphasizes active listening, personalized strategies, and fostering client self-awareness between sessions. I prioritize creating a trusting environment to help clients achieve emotional wellbeing, improved relationships, and greater self-control. My work extends to professional supervision for counsellors and community education initiatives on stress management and family dynamics.
Services
Mens Counselling
Family Therapy
Anger Management
Trauma Counselling
Anxiety Treatment
Workplace Stress Support
Telehealth Sessions
Professional Supervision
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience in psychology and family therapy
- Evidence-based approaches tailored to individual needs
- Flexible telehealth and in-person appointment options
- Specialized expertise in men's mental health and family violence prevention
- Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
Associations and certifications
- Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- Psychology Board of Australia
- No To Violence (Life Member)
What people say
Life-changing support
Effective trauma recovery
Non-judgmental environment
Practical strategies
Improved family relationships
Services
Mens Counselling
Specialized support for men facing life dissatisfaction, family conflict, and emotional challenges. Evidence-based strategies address anxiety, parenting struggles, and mid-life transitions. Sessions focus on building confidence and practical coping mechanisms through CBT and ACT frameworks.
Family Therapy
Structured sessions to resolve family conflicts and improve relationships. Qualified therapist facilitates communication between family members to address long-standing issues. Combines individual and group approaches to develop conflict resolution skills and strengthen family cohesion.
Anger Management
Practical skills development for managing anger outbursts and pent-up emotions. Focuses on identifying triggers, physical symptom management, and constructive response strategies. Helps clients rebuild relationships and reduce guilt associated with uncontrolled anger episodes.
Trauma Counselling
Secure support for processing recent or past traumatic experiences. Combines narrative therapy and cognitive approaches to address distressing memories. Helps clients develop coping strategies for triggered trauma responses and regain emotional stability.
Anxiety Treatment
Comprehensive approach to managing generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and social phobia. Teaches practical techniques for controlling overthinking and physical symptoms. Focuses on rebuilding confidence through evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.
People
Christopher Grace
Psychologist & Family Therapist
Registered psychologist with 30+ years experience in family therapy and mental health. Specializes in men's counselling and trauma recovery. Holds qualifications in child psychology and social work. Uses evidence-based approaches to improve emotional wellbeing and relationships.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
I provide mens counselling, family therapy, anger management, trauma recovery, anxiety treatment, and workplace stress support using evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, online counselling sessions are available via secure video link for clients who prefer remote consultations or have limited mobility.
How experienced are you in family therapy?
With 30+ years experience and specialized qualifications, I've helped hundreds of families resolve conflicts and improve relationships through structured therapy sessions.
What happens during initial counselling sessions?
The first session focuses on understanding your concerns, establishing goals, and determining the optimal number of sessions needed to achieve meaningful progress.
Do you offer professional supervision?
Yes, I provide supervision programs for psychologists, social workers, and counsellors focusing on professional growth and self-care strategies.
How do you approach anger management?
I teach practical skills to identify triggers, manage physical symptoms, and develop constructive responses to anger through personalized therapeutic strategies.
