Andy

Mr Andy Harrison

Registered Counselor

I am a holistic counsellor offering counselling sessions for adults, adolescents, and couples. My work is informed by years of spiritual practice and psychological inquiry including training with many leading spiritual teachers. Integrating the best of contemporary psychotherapy with traditional knowledge.

About Me

I offer holistic Counseling for adults, adolescents, and couples, helping you navigate life's complexities. My approach thoughtfully blends contemporary psychotherapy with traditional knowledge. This work is deeply informed by years of spiritual practice and psychological inquiry. Together, we create a unique space to explore your inner world and challenges. Clients seeking a path that integrates mind and spirit often find this space supportive for growth.

Approach

That integrated space shows up as a gentle, inquiry-led rhythm where we explore feelings, beliefs and bodily sensations, and set practical steps between sessions. In Melbourne or online, in English, I hold a steady, curious frame—balancing reflective listening with simple experiments that support change for issues like anxiety, grief or relationship strain. Sessions move at a pace you can manage: reflective grounding, focused exploration, and actionable planning that you can practise day-to-day. People who want a thoughtful blend of inner work and pragmatic tools often find this approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Climate Grief Support

    Distress, anxiety, or mourning related to environmental destruction and climate change, sometimes called eco-anxiety or ecological grief.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Trauma Counseling

    Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychoeducation

    Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Brain Injury

    Damage to the brain caused by external trauma or internal events (e.g., stroke), which can affect cognition, emotions, personality, and physical abilities.

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  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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Professional Title:

  • Registered Counselor

    A counselor who is formally registered with a professional or regulatory body.

Credentials

Registrations

Australian Counseling Association

Registered Counsellor

Qualifications

James Cook University

Service Areas

Hawthorn Clinic

In-person & Online

Hawthorn

Melbourne, Victoria

Australia