I work from a client-centred approach, which means I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

I aim to support you to develop greater self-awareness, improve coping strategies, strengthen communication skills, and enhance overall wellbeing. We will work collaboratively to identify your goals and explore meaningful ways forward.

Wayne Carmichael is a qualified counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
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Wayne is passionate about mental health and supporting others—particularly men. His experience is reflected in a range of professional roles, having previously worked with organisations such as:

• Ramsay Health Australia
• St John Ambulance
• Department of Defence
• Magistrates’ Court of Victoria
• Corrections Victoria

Wayne works from a client-centred, trauma-informed approach. He provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

His aim is to support clients in developing greater self-awareness, strengthening coping strategies, improving communication skills, and enhancing overall wellbeing. Wayne sees counselling as a collaborative process, focusing on identifying personal goals and exploring meaningful pathways forward.

Wayne adheres to a professional Code of Ethics and Practice and is committed to ongoing professional development and clinical supervision.

Fees/Appointments

• *Fees are $125 per session (sessions run 50 minutes in duration).  $110 per session for concession card holders.
• Appointments are Thursday to Saturday with flexibility around times. 
• Payment is required in full at the end of each session via EFTPOS or direct bank transfer.
• Please provide at least 24 hours’ notice of cancellation. The full fee is payable after this time.
• Appointments are in person or telehealth is available through Microsoft Teams.
• A referral from your doctor is not required to attend counselling, simply contact me directly to schedule an appointment.
• There is no Medicare rebate available. Fees are based on the average ‘out of pocket’ expense if you have a ‘Mental Health Care Plan’ through your GP and can claim a rebate from a health professional through Medicare.

Wayne has experience and a particular interest in supporting clients with:

• Addictions and substance use (alcohol and drugs)
• Anxiety and depression
• Crisis support and suicidality
• Trauma
• Men’s mental health
• Relationships and communication
• Isolation and loneliness
• FIFO lifestyle challenges
• Diverse sexualities

• Counselling
• Mental Health
• Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy