Maxi Xie is a counsellor based in Collingwood, Victoria. Their clinic is located at Level 2, 209/134 Cambridge Street, Collingwood VIC 3066. Maxi offers support in English and also speaks Chinese (Mandarin), which can help if you prefer to talk in your own language.
In many cases, people come in because things feel a bit heavy. Some want space to sort out stress at work or at home. Others are dealing with low mood, anxiety, or feeling overwhelmed. Counselling can also help when relationships are strained, or when you’re stuck in the same patterns and want a fresh way forward.
Maxi provides both individual counselling sessions and group therapy sessions. Individual sessions are a good fit if you want time that’s just for you. Group therapy can be helpful too, especially for people who find it easier to feel understood when they hear other people’s experiences, in a safe and respectful space.
Appointments can include mental health assessments, so you can get a clearer picture of what’s going on. From there, sessions often focus on practical stress management techniques. That might mean learning simple skills for calming your mind, handling tough days, and making changes that feel doable in real life, not just on paper.
Communication style matters, and Maxi aims to keep things clear and grounded. The goal is to make room for how you’re really feeling, without rushing you or pushing you into one answer. At times, progress can be slow. Over time, though, many people notice they cope better, sleep feels less messed up, or they start to think more kindly and more realistically.
Maxi’s counselling work is shaped by ongoing learning and real-world experience in mental health support. If you have questions about how sessions run, what to bring, or what a first visit looks like, it’s best to check with the clinic directly when you book.