Take back control and enjoy life again
Online Counselling, Psychology, Hypnotherapy & Psychotherapy

You’ve already done the hard part. Deciding you want to change takes real courage and honesty. And you did that alone.
For the rest, you can get counselling support.
At Bayside Psychotherapy, we strive to help you make the changes you want to make in your life, and make those changes stick. Our considered blend of counselling, hypnotherapy, mindfulness therapy, and psychotherapy services operate at both the conscious and unconscious levels.
Together, we can work to unearth deeply ingrained inner conflicts to make you feel genuinely better. Not in a ‘Gosh I’m glad I’m helping myself’ kind of way, but in a ‘This is how life is supposed to feel!’ kind of way.
You can find support to take back control and enjoy life again. You’ve taken the first step already. Call 03 9557 9113, or make an inquiry on our contact form to take the second.
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Therapist Hours
- Monday 8:00am to 8:00pm
- Tuesday 8:30am to 8:00pm
- Wednesday 8:30am to 8:00pm
- Thursday 8:30am to 8:00pm
- Friday 8:30am to 8:00pm
- Saturday 8:00am to 6:00pm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a psychotherapist?
A psychotherapist is a professional who treats mental disorders via psychological support, rather than by means of medical intervention. They work to collaborate with individuals in order to observe their attitudes, morals, and behaviours that form the current quality of that person’s life, relationships, and social status. Their work often goes much deeper to uncover the root causes of problems, which can often result in a more dramatic change in perspective to the patient. Ultimately, psychotherapists aim to treat their patients by empowering them to break free of their unconscious triggers or impulses through increased self-awareness and evidence-based coping mechanisms.
Do you work with NDIS funded clients?
Yes, but at this stage, only our Social Worker & Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist Adam Szmerling works with adult clients who are either Self-Managed or Plan-Managed through their NDIS therapeutic services provider. You will need to book in for a discussion prior to your appointment to discuss your needs and to co-sign your service agreement prior to commencing with treatment.
What training, qualifications and experience should Australian counsellors and psychotherapists have?
A formal qualification is typically required to work as a counsellor in Australia. Australian counsellors and psychotherapists commonly hold a minimum of an undergraduate degree in a health-specific area, plus additional specialist training in psychotherapy, which may typically take three to four years of education to obtain. Additionally, most counsellors and psychotherapists are required to undergo a period of personal psychotherapy to ensure they have suitable levels of self-awareness to be able to support and treat patients. As well as holding a university degree, Australian counsellors and psychotherapists will have extensive experience working across a multitude of conditions and may hold professional memberships with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, the Australian Counselling Association, or the Australian Association of Psychologists, to name a few.
How regularly will I see my counsellor or psychotherapist?
It depends on the therapist and their suggestions and methods of practice, however, we believe that lasting change and deep improvements in self-esteem stem from frequent, consistent visits.
On average, patients will see their counsellor or psychotherapist weekly, whilst some patients choose to attend fortnightly, others may choose to visit more or less frequently than that. Once in session, your therapist will discuss your recommended visit frequency with you, and working together you will both choose a suggested frequency of visit that suits your unique circumstances. They will take into account your current situation, lifestyle, and availability. Remember, this will be collaborative, whereby you’ll both come to the decision, rather than prescriptive and forced.