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Head Start
Counselling & Psychology

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  • Home
  • How We Help
    • Services
    • Therapeutic Approaches
    • Couples Counselling
    • Employee Assistance
    • What to Expect
    • Resources
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Looking for a Geelong psychologist or couples counsellor?

Looking for a Geelong psychologist or couples counsellor?Looking for a Geelong psychologist or couples counsellor?Looking for a Geelong psychologist or couples counsellor?

We provide holistic, evidence-based support for adults and couples.

book online

Looking for a Geelong psychologist or couples counsellor?

Looking for a Geelong psychologist or couples counsellor?Looking for a Geelong psychologist or couples counsellor?Looking for a Geelong psychologist or couples counsellor?

We provide holistic, evidence-based support for adults and couples.

book online

Psychology and Counselling in Geelong

We are a private clinic providing counselling and psychology in Geelong for adults and couples. Our therapists support a wide range of mental health and wellbeing concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, burnout, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship issues, and life transitions. View our services.


Our registered psychologists and counsellors take a holistic approach to mental health. We consider your unique experiences alongside behavioural, environmental, lifestyle, cognitive, and emotional factors. To create meaningful and lasting change, we look beyond symptoms and work with you to explore the underlying causes and contributing factors.


Now accepting new clients for private psychology and relationship counselling in Geelong West.

Our Team

Paul Clifford

Paul Clifford

Paul Clifford

Psychologist - Paul Clifford – Head Start Counselling and Psychology in Geelong

Paul is a registered psychologist (AHPRA) offering evidence-based support for adults in Geelong. He helps clients with anxiety, depression, low mood, stress, and communication challenges using approaches like CBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy. 


Paul’s collaborative, insight-focused style supports meaningful personal growth. In-person sessions are available, with Medicare rebates for eligible clients through a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP.

More about Paul

Maja Graljuk

Paul Clifford

Paul Clifford

Couples Counsellor - Maja Graljuk – Head Start Counselling and Psychology in Geelong

Maja (pronounced “My-ya”) is a registered counsellor (ACA) who specialises in relationship and marriage counselling for couples in Geelong. She supports issues such as communication difficulties, conflict, emotional disconnection, and life transitions. 


With training in the Gottman Method and a holistic, compassionate approach, Maja helps couples build awareness, improve communication, and deepen connection—no matter what stage of the relationship they’re in.

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Services We Provide You

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Therapeutic Approaches

Therapeutic Approaches

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We work with a wide range of psychological and life challenges, including:


  • Anxiety
  • Depression and low mood
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Stress and burnout
  • Emotional regulation difficulties
  • Anger management
  • Perfectionism
  • Self-esteem and confidence issues
  • Motivation and behaviour change
  • Relationship and communication challenges
  • Life transitions and adjustment difficulties
  • Grief and loss
  • Neurodivergence support

Therapeutic Approaches

Therapeutic Approaches

Therapeutic Approaches

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We offer a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to your needs, including:


  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
  • The Gottman Method for couples
  • Narrative Therapy


These evidence based approaches help you better understand your experiences, develop healthier patterns, and move towards meaningful personal and relational change.



Learn more about each approach

EAP - Support For Workplaces

EAP - Support For Workplaces

EAP - Support For Workplaces

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We provide a confidential, short-term counselling service for employees and their families through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).


EAP helps address workplace and personal challenges like stress, burnout, conflict, anxiety, and change. Sessions are available during and after hours, with flexible entitlements based on your organisation's needs.


Learn how your business can benefit

Couples Counselling

EAP - Support For Workplaces

EAP - Support For Workplaces

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We offer professional, research-based relationship and marriage counselling in Geelong, led by Maja Graljuk, a trained couples counsellor in the Gottman Method. 


Sessions support couples at any stage of their relationship to improve communication, rebuild trust, deepen connection, and navigate conflict or life transitions.



Learn more about our couples counselling

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Ready To Book A Session?

Booking a psychology or counselling session is easy. Just visit our booking page and choose a time and therapist that suits you.


To claim Medicare rebates for psychology, you’ll need a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) and a referral letter addressed to your treating psychologist. Your GP can provide both during a standard appointment.


Prefer to pay privately? You can book a psychology or counselling session without a referral and pay the full session fee. Please note that rebates are not available for counselling sessions.

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Head Start Counselling & Psychology

194 Pakington Street, Geelong West VIC, Australia

Note: Room access is via Weller Street P: 0422 – 141 – 115 E: info@hscap.com.au

Hours

Mon

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Tue

09:00 am – 08:00 pm

Wed

09:00 am – 08:00 pm

Thu

09:00 am – 05:00 pm

Fri

09:00 am – 01:00 pm

Sat

09:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sun

Closed

Professional Registrations & Associations

Psychology Board AHPRA
Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.
Australian Counselling Association
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  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Behaviour Change
  • Burnout
  • Communication Improvement
  • Depression Counselling
  • Emotional Difficulties
  • Grief & Loss
  • Life Change & Transition
  • Low Self-Esteem
  • Motivation
  • Neurodivergence
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationship Counselling
  • Stress
  • Trauma Counselling

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5/194 Pakington Street, Geelong West Victoria 3218, Australia

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