Counselling in Melbourne, in person or online
A warm, judgment-free space to work through anxiety, burnout, low mood and the relationships that shape us. Meet face to face in Melbourne, or online if that suits your week better. I'm Shagoon Maurya, a registered counsellor and psychotherapist (ACA Level 2, PACFA).
Melbourne moves fast. Between work, study, family and the cost of simply keeping up, it's easy to spend months telling yourself you're fine, right up until you're clearly not. If you've been holding it together for a long time and quietly running on empty, that's usually the moment therapy helps most.
Meeting in person, or online
Some people find it easier to talk in the same room as someone. Others would rather not spend an hour in traffic to get there. Both are completely valid, so I offer both.
In person in Melbourne
Face-to-face sessions for clients who prefer meeting in the same room. Location details are confirmed when you book.
Online across Victoria
Secure video or phone sessions, useful if you're regional, busy, or simply more comfortable at home.
Flexible scheduling
Including evening options, so therapy doesn't have to cost you a day's work.
Free first conversation
A 15-minute chat to see whether we're a good fit, with no pressure and no obligation.
What people come to me for
Anxiety and panic, stress and burnout, low mood and depression, shaky self-esteem, difficult family dynamics, relationship strain, and the disorientation of big life changes like moving countries or switching careers. You don't need to be in crisis to deserve support, and you don't need a referral to start.
You don't have to wait until it's unbearable. Reaching out early usually means feeling better, sooner.
Therapy that understands your background
Melbourne is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, and that shapes what people bring to therapy: family expectations, community reputation, migration and the quiet weight of living between two cultures. Alongside English, I work in Hindi and Urdu, Punjabi and Gujarati, so you can speak in whichever language actually reaches the feeling. You can read more about culturally-sensitive therapy here.
How I work
I'm an integrative therapist, which means I'm trained in a broad range of evidence-based approaches and choose what fits you, rather than pushing everyone through one method. That can include CBT, ACT, DBT-informed skills, mindfulness-based techniques (MBCT), person-centred, solution-focused and psychodynamic work. Sessions are practical, and you'll leave with tools you can actually use.
Melbourne counselling FAQs
Yes. In-person sessions are available in Melbourne for clients who prefer to meet face to face, and location details are confirmed when you book. Online and phone sessions are also available if that suits you better.
Please get in touch for current fees and availability. Every enquiry starts with a free 15-minute consultation, so you can ask questions before committing to anything.
No. You can book a free 15-minute consultation directly, and we'll decide together whether working with me is the right fit for what you're carrying.
English, Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati, Punjabi and Rajasthani. For many people in Melbourne's South Asian communities, being able to speak without translating first makes a real difference.
Ready to talk?
Book a free, no-obligation 15-minute consultation and let's see if we're a good fit.
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