
Anxiety and depression treatment in Melbourne
It’s normal to feel anxious or sad.
But when anxiety or low mood starts to hinder your daily life, impacting your energy, sleep, and relationships, our anxiety and depression Psychologists can help.
Anxiety and depression doesn’t have to control your life.
How can anxiety affect you?
Anxiety can look different for everyone, but common symptoms include:
Physical Symptoms
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Racing heart or shallow breathing
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Restlessness or tension
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Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
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Stomach issues, headaches, or dizziness
Emotional Symptoms
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Constant worry or fear
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Overthinking and second-guessing decisions
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Intrusive or obsessive thoughts
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Jumping to worst-case scenarios
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Low self-esteem
Behavioural Symptoms
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Avoiding certain situations, procrastination
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Withdrawing from loved ones
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Rejection sensitivity or needing reassurance in relationships
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Relying on alcohol, food, or other unhelpful ways to cope
How can depression affect you?
Depression can look different for everyone, but common symptoms include:
Physical Symptoms
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Feeling heavy, flat, or numb
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Slowed movement
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Insomnia or more sleep than usual
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Changes to appetite
Emotional Symptoms
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Feeling sad, melancholic or apathetic
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Helplessness or hopelessness
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Low self-worth or self-esteem
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Emotional numbness
Behavioural Symptoms
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Loss of interest in things you usually enjoy
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Lack of motivation
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Difficulty maintaining personal hygiene
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Withdrawing from loved ones
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Relying on food or alcohol to cope
Our approach to anxiety and depression treatment
We provide a range of tailored evidence-based therapies to support emotional regulation. We’ll help you understand your anxiety and depression, and suggest coping strategies and tools to practice outside our one-on-one sessions.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Mindfulness strategies
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Exposure therapy
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Schema therapy
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Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
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Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
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Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)


When should you work with a psychologist for anxiety or depression?
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by worry, avoiding situations, or struggling with daily tasks, seeing a counsellor or psychologist can help make life easier. Reach out if anxiety or depression is:
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Affecting your relationships or work
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Making you feel constantly on edge
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Interfering with your ability to enjoy life
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Leading to avoidance behaviours or withdrawal
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Contributing to breathlessness or panic attacks
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Neurodivergent-related anxiety, including ADHD and Autism
Our Locations
We offer face-to-face anxiety and depression counselling across two convenient locations in Melbourne and online therapy via telehealth Australia-wide

FAQs about anxiety and depression treatment in Melbourne
How common are anxiety and depression?
According to Beyond Blue, anxiety and depression are the most common mental health issue in Australia. In Australia, 3.3 million people are currently living with anxiety, and 1.5 million people are currently living with depression.
Do I need a referral to see an anxiety or depression therapist?
No, you don’t need a referral to see an anxiety or depression therapist. However, if you want to claim Medicare rebates with eligible clinicians, we recommend discussing your eligibility for a Mental Health Treatment Plan with your GP. For more information contact hello@wellspacepsychology.com.au or send us a DM @wellspace.psychology
How long does anxiety and depression treatment take?
It’s hard to say exactly how long treatment for anxiety and depression takes, as everyone is different. The number of sessions will depend on a range of factors, including whether you have something else you’re struggling with (e.g., another diagnosis or history of trauma), and how well your environment supports you to change.
Is anxiety and depression treatable?
Absolutely. Using evidence-based therapies, such as CBT, ACT and mindfulness, many individuals experience significant improvements in managing their anxiety and depression. We also work closely with GPs and psychiatrists if medication is required to treat anxiety and depression alongside counselling.