Cathy Nicholson is a counsellor based in Carlton, VIC. You can find the practice at 140 Princess Street, Carlton VIC 3053. Cathy works with people who are looking for a calm, practical place to sort through what’s going on in their head and day-to-day life.
Sessions can be one-on-one, or in a group setting. Some people want space to talk things through privately, while others find it helpful to hear from others and learn coping skills together. Either way, the focus stays on support and steady progress, not pressure to have everything worked out straight away.
Mental health can shift over time, and at times it can feel hard to keep up. Cathy offers mental health assessments to help get a clear picture of what someone is dealing with. From there, sessions usually centre on stress management and building coping strategies that fit how a person actually lives.
Stress can show up in lots of ways. It might feel like your mind won’t switch off, or like you’re always tense, or that you’re getting worn down by the things you have to deal with. In many cases, the goal is to make things a bit more manageable and give you tools you can use when things get tough.
For people who prefer a structured starting point, individual counselling sessions can help you slow down and talk through what’s driving your stress or worries. Group therapy sessions can also be a good option when you’d like support alongside others. It’s not about having the perfect answers. It’s more about learning how to respond differently, and finding ways to move forward.
Cathy’s work also includes working out practical coping strategies development. This can involve looking at patterns, finding what helps in the moment, and figuring out what to do next when emotions feel too big. Sessions aim to be grounded and clear, so you don’t leave feeling more confused than you started.
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