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10 Best Mental Health Counseling Centers in Melbourne

This comparison covers 10 Melbourne mental health services, from individual counselling and psychotherapy to ADHD assessment, workplace support and mental health first-aid training. Use the distinctions below to narrow your search by the kind of help, setting and practical approach that best matches your needs.

Our method for this guide

Before ranking this guide we review each business's track record, what its customers say and how clearly it explains its work. The result is an editorial selection that we update as things change.

Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.

Full Comparison of 10 Mental Health Centers in Melbourne

  1. ADHD Melbourne

    ADHD Melbourne

    5.0302 reviews

    ADHD Melbourne is a Malvern psychology practice focused on assessment and understanding of how people think and function. Its work suits children, adolescents, young adults and adults, with clients describing detailed assessments, clear explanations and practical strategies for supporting everyday needs. Appointments are recommended.

    Notable strengths: Assessments are described as thorough and informative

    People seeking ADHD assessment and greater self-understandingParents supporting an adolescent or young adult through assessment
    1229 Malvern Rd, Malvern VIC 3144, Australia
  2. EAP Assist, Melbourne

    EAP Assist

    4.983 reviews

    EAP Assist provides Employee Assistance Program services for organisations in Australia and overseas. Its plans include confidential counselling, workplace resources and solution-focused support aimed at employee emotional, psychological and general wellbeing. Packages are structured by staff numbers, from a starter plan for up to 50 staff through to a corporate plan for organisations with 250 or more employees.

    Notable strengths: Plans include annual counselling hours and workplace resources

    Organisations seeking confidential employee counsellingWorkplaces wanting plans scaled to staff numbers
    Level 27/101 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
  3. Melbourne Cognitive Hypnotherapy

    Melbourne Cognitive Hypnotherapy

    4.8163 reviews

    Melbourne Cognitive Hypnotherapy is a Brunswick hypnotherapy service led by Marco, with phone sessions forming part of the documented approach. It suits people seeking structured support around smoking cessation, anxiety, anger, focus or unhelpful thought patterns. The program is described as gentle and tailored, with guided meditations and recordings used alongside sessions rather than presenting the work as an instant solution.

    Notable strengths: Phone sessions and guided recordings are part of the approach

    People seeking support with smoking cessation or anxietyClients who prefer phone-based hypnotherapy sessions
    Unit 1/4 Dalgety St, Brunswick VIC 3055, Australia
  4. Live Your Story Psychotherapy, Melbourne

    Live Your Story Psychotherapy

    4.961 reviews

    Live Your Story Psychotherapy provides psychotherapy in West Melbourne. It suits people looking for a calm setting to work through difficult experiences, understand thought patterns and consider culturally appropriate perspectives. The practice is described as safe, comfortable and warm, with appointments recommended and gender-neutral toilets available.

    Notable strengths: A calm, safe and comfortable environment

    People working through feeling stuck or difficult experiencesClients seeking culturally aware therapeutic support
    177 Roden St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia
  5. Melbourne Therapy and Counselling Centre

    Melbourne Therapy and Counselling Centre

    4.951 reviews

    Melbourne Therapy and Counselling Centre is a women-owned mental health clinic in Murrumbeena providing therapy and counselling by appointment. It suits individuals, couples and people seeking support through life challenges, with recurring accounts describing a warm, compassionate approach balanced with practical, growth-oriented guidance. Customer accounts also describe support for first-time couples therapy and accessible appointment pricing.

    Notable strengths: A warm approach paired with pragmatic, growth-oriented support

    Individuals seeking therapy or counsellingCouples attending therapy for the first timeClients wanting compassionate support with practical guidance
    Ste 17/981 North Rd, Murrumbeena VIC 3163, Australia
  6. Cova Psychology, Melbourne

    Cova Psychology

    4.864 reviews

    Cova Psychology is a Melbourne clinic providing evidence-based therapy for adults at its Melbourne and North Melbourne rooms and via telehealth. Its scope includes anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, autism, relationship difficulties and emotional overwhelm, alongside other concerns. The practice suits people seeking a thoughtful, individualised therapeutic process, with online and in-person sessions available.

    Notable strengths: It offers evidence-based therapy across a broad range of mental health concerns

    Adults seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma or emotional overwhelmPeople looking for support with ADHD, autism or relationship difficultiesClients wanting a choice between in-person and telehealth sessions
    Suite 19/12 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
  7. Melbourne Integrated Therapies

    Melbourne Integrated Therapies

    5.020 reviews

    Melbourne Integrated Therapies is a Thornbury mental health service offering counselling through a team of therapists. It suits people seeking a warm, collaborative therapeutic environment, including those interested in somatic approaches that reconnect emotional work with bodily awareness. The clinic is described as calm, welcoming and inviting, with several professionals and support options available.

    Notable strengths: Somatic-informed work can focus on reconnecting with the body

    People looking for collaborative counselling in a calm setting
    8/10 Mansfield St, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia
  8. The Talk Shop - Counselling and Psychology, Melbourne

    The Talk Shop - Counselling and Psychology

    4.5234 reviews

    The Talk Shop – Counselling and Psychology is a Melbourne psychology practice suited to people seeking therapy with a caring, empathetic and practical approach. Its practitioners are described as helping clients understand themselves, find direction and develop tools for managing stress, emotional responses and challenging workplace projects. The practice also has reception support for arranging appointments and enquiries.

    Notable strengths: Therapy can combine reflective work with practical coping tools

    People seeking psychological support for self-understanding, stress or workplace challenges
    Ste 115, Level 1/343 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
  9. The Mental Health Coach, Melbourne

    The Mental Health Coach

    5.0161 reviews

    The Mental Health Coach provides mental health first aid training in a supportive, non-judgemental setting. Courses use clear explanations, real-life examples, practical strategies and discussion to help participants approach someone, listen without judgement, offer appropriate information and encourage further support. Training includes courses focused on young people and LGBTQIA+ youth.

    Notable strengths: Practical guidance on listening, responding and encouraging support

    Workplaces and individuals building mental health first aid skillsPeople supporting young people or LGBTQIA+ youth
    level 3/162 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
  10. Mental Health Foundation Australia, Melbourne

    Mental Health Foundation Australia

    4.825 reviews

    Mental Health Foundation Australia provides mental health education and Mental Health First Aid training from South Yarra, including virtually facilitated sessions. The course focuses on recognising mental health challenges, responding in crisis situations and supporting others. Its facilitation is described as warm, interactive and practical, helping participants engage with difficult content.

    Notable strengths: Virtual sessions are designed to feel interactive and engaging

    People wanting practical mental health first-aid trainingParticipants learning to recognise and respond to mental health challengesGroups seeking interactive online course facilitation
    10 Yarra St, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia

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What these Melbourne services offer

  • Individual counselling and psychologyThe Talk Shop, Melbourne Therapy and Counselling Centre and Cova Psychology describe support for self-understanding, stress, emotional overwhelm, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship difficulties.
  • Couples and relationship supportMelbourne Therapy and Counselling Centre specifically describes therapy for individuals and couples, including people attending couples therapy for the first time.
  • ADHD assessment and practical strategiesADHD Melbourne focuses on assessment for children, adolescents, young adults and adults, with clear explanations and strategies for everyday needs.
  • Workplace and employee wellbeingEAP Assist provides confidential counselling and workplace resources for organisations, with options shaped around staff numbers and emotional or psychological wellbeing.
  • Mental health first-aid educationThe Mental Health Coach and Mental Health Foundation Australia offer training on recognising challenges, responding in crisis situations, listening without judgement and encouraging further support.
  • Alternative and body-aware approachesMelbourne Cognitive Hypnotherapy describes tailored phone sessions, guided meditations and recordings, while Melbourne Integrated Therapies includes somatic-informed work connecting emotional and bodily awareness.

How to choose a counselling service

  1. Match the service to your goalDecide whether you want ongoing therapy, a specific ADHD assessment, workplace counselling, first-aid training or support with a defined concern.
  2. Consider who is attendingCheck whether the service is described for individuals, couples, adults, children, adolescents, workplaces or groups.
  3. Review the formatSome providers describe in-person appointments, while Cova Psychology includes telehealth and Melbourne Cognitive Hypnotherapy includes phone sessions.
  4. Look for the approach you preferOptions range from reflective and practical therapy to culturally aware psychotherapy, somatic approaches, hypnotherapy and structured training.
  5. Confirm arrangements before committingAppointments are required or recommended for several services. Ask about availability, suitability and current costs before booking.

Frequent questions

Which Melbourne service is described for ADHD assessment?

ADHD Melbourne focuses on assessment for children, adolescents, young adults and adults, with explanations and practical strategies for everyday support.

Are there counselling options for couples?

Yes. Melbourne Therapy and Counselling Centre describes therapy for individuals and couples, including first-time couples therapy.

Can organisations arrange mental health support?

EAP Assist describes confidential counselling and workplace resources for organisations, with plans structured by staff numbers.

Are any services available remotely?

Cova Psychology describes telehealth as well as in-person sessions, and Melbourne Cognitive Hypnotherapy includes phone sessions.

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