Psychology and
mindfulness-based
counselling
for life and work
Areas of speciality:
Anxiety and Stress
Depression
Attention deficits
Trauma/PTSD
Complex presentations
What we Offer
Blaze Psychology and Wellbeing is a boutique Melbourne-based psychology and counselling practice for people experiencing mental health, personal, relationship and work-related issues. We are committed to integrating our expertise in psychology, mindfulness and business to support clients in their life and work.
We offer clients an integrated, person-centred approach using evidence-based psychotherapies, including mindfulness-based resources and tools to support clients to navigate life’s challenges with greater insight, ease and confidence.
We are currently accepting new clients.
Browse ServicesOur Services
Psychology
Our registered psychologist works one-on-one with adults and adolescents to support clients with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of mental health, personal, work and relationship issues, including anxiety and panic disorders, depression, overwhelm, attention deficits, trauma, PTSD and complex presentations.
We use an integrated, person-centred approach that draws from evidence-based psychotherapies including Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and mindfulness-based tools.
Counselling and Wellbeing
Our counsellor specialises in mindfulness-based counselling and approaches to managing anxiety, stress and trauma in life and work for adults.
We work with individuals to create a safe space where you can process fear, anxiety, and trauma by understanding how your mind works, and the relationship between your thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and how they impact the quality of your life.
We teach people to recognise and identify emotional triggers and symptoms, the habit of thoughts and emotions in our lives and ways to create new habits and behaviours that improve our lives.
Our Expertise
Our psychology and counselling services support clients to enhance self-awareness, make better choices, feel more confident, and navigate life’s challenges.
Addiction
Anxiety
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Burnout
Childhood trauma
Complex presentations
Depression
Family violence
Interpersonal relationships
Major life changes/adjustment issues
Managing conflict
Optimising resilience and wellbeing
Panic attacks
Trauma, Adjustment Disorder, PTSD
Stress and worry
Workplace issues and bullying
Mindfulness
At Blaze Psychology and Wellbeing mindfulness tools and practices are super important to us, as they help us to manage the challenges in our own lives, work and relationships. We've therefore developed a range of mindfulness-based services to also support you in your everyday lives.
So what is mindfulness? Well, it’s a relationship. It’s the relationship we have with ourselves and the world around us. It’s about deliberately paying attention to the present moment, so that we’re fully aware of what’s happening in the world around us and inside ourselves. It’s about bringing an attitude of curiosity, acceptance and friendliness to our experiences, and letting go of our habits of judgment and criticism of ourselves and others.
Read: The Power of Mindfulness: Discover the Incredible Benefits
Mindfulness ServicesMeet our Founders
Blaze Psychology and Wellbeing was founded by Samantha Fredericks, Registered Psychologist, and Kim O'Neill, Social Worker and Counsellor. With our unique combination of psychology, mindfulness and business experience and qualifications, we use evidence-based psychology and mindfulness-based counselling approaches to support our clients to manage anxiety, stress and trauma in life and work.
Our clinic is located in Footscray on the border of Seddon and Footscray, with free 2-hour on street parking.
It's a 210 m walk from Middle Footscray train station on the Sunbury Line. We are currently accepting new face-to-face and telehealth clients.
Call (03) 7020 2710 to discuss your support needs or to book an appointment
Our Philosophy
Samantha Fredericks
Registered Psychologist
Melbourne
BSc. (Hons), BA, MBA, MProfPsych, MAPS
Registered Medicare provider: Medicare rebates available if you have a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from your GP or specialist.
NDIS (plan-managed and self managed)
TAC
WorkSafe Victoria
Private health insurance rebates may apply
Kim O'Neill
Social Worker and Counsellor
Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
Melbourne
BSW, MHumServMgt, Certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher
Kim specialises in mindfulness-based counselling and approached to managing anxiety, stress and trauma in life and work. Kim is passionate about working with her clients to enable self-led change and find new solutions for old problems.
Areas of specialty: Anxiety, burnout, depression, managing conflict in the workplace, stress and worry, trauma, workplace issues and bullying
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Blaze Psychology and Wellbeing: Appointments Available
Face-to-face and telehealth sessions
68 Victoria Street
FOOTSCRAY VIC 3011
210 m walk from Middle Footscray train station (Sunbury Line).
Operating hours:
Monday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday Closed
