Counsellor, Psychotherapist & TRTP™ Practitioner
Learn more about Anne. Counsellor, Psychotherapist & TRTP™ Practitioner
About Anne Serry
As a counsellor and psychotherapist my purpose is to help clients move from pain, struggle and suffering towards health and well-being. My passion is witnessing the amazing transformations that occur when clients reclaim their lives.
I am a trained counsellor and psychotherapist and an experienced Practitioner in The Richards Trauma Process. I have the academic training and professional experience to help you make sense of your personal history, the capacity to support you during the counselling process and the ability to guide you gently through your work, all the while respectfully helping you navigate towards your own healing and health.
A few words about me: I arrived at this work later in life as it wasn’t until I experienced my own struggles in my late 30’s that I truly understood the profound change that can occur through the work of personal development and psychotherapy.
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That difficult period in my life proved to be the catalyst for change and motivated me to return to study retraining as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist. Since that time my passion in this field has continued to grow. Initially I worked in the not-for-profit sector with a range of community organisations where my training and experience was consolidated.
In 2014 I moved into private practice to focus on my area of interests being trauma, attachment disorders, anger and relationships. From there I naturally found myself specialising in Men’s Health where I worked extensively with men on Anger Issues and Early Childhood Trauma. From this point I furthered my training in trauma through completing The Richards Trauma Process which has enhanced my ability to help clients resolve their anxiety, depression and trauma.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts/ Social Sciences from Monash University, a Vocational Graduate Certificate in Bereavement Counselling & Intervention from the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement and, a Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy & Counselling from The Cairnmillar Institute.
My style as natural and integrative. It is my intention to create a safe and affirming place where the work is enriching and empowering. I work across the whole spectrum of life events and utilise the client’s life experience, hidden knowledge of self, and innate capacity for growth to facilitate change.
Seeking help and reaching out to an unfamiliar person via counselling can be difficult, so I do my best to lessen your fears about the counselling process through being open and approachable from the get go.
My online counselling service is high quality and as effective as traditional therapy. As an expert in my field I am focused on facilitating your healing and growth. The expectation is you will have positive outcomes that are tangible, all the while ensuring your online counselling journey is positive and empowering.
Counselling Testimonials
Find out more about what our clients think of Melbourne Counselling Centre.
Jesse Gristwood2023-05-03Anne was so great. She is extremely comfortable and very knowledgeable. Anne was able to help me overcome some old habits and was able to help me come to terms with my past. I would recommend her to anyone.
Sara Baharlou2022-11-01I went to Anne with multiple Traumas . I was not Hopfull that it can help however my partner booked me in to see Anne .. Anne was very professional and wise. She tried alot to stop me from self sabotaging .. I am still dealing with anxiety day in day out however I feel more aware of my problems and also less aggressive and sensitive to some triggers.. not all my problems are solved as it was just four sessions with Anne! we could just work with couple of the issues... however it did help and I see a change .. I recommend TRTP specially for those battling with PTSD !
Leonardo Montealegre2021-07-21I'm so grateful that Anne assisted me when I need it the most; she has changed my life for good, I still see changes in my daily life. I highly recommended her as she is an excellent professional.
hanna yachou2021-06-24I've been seeing Anne Serrey for anger management and for TRTP as part of my court ordered diversion since April. I can comfortably say that slapping the guy that brought me to these counselling sessions was the best thing I've ever done. Absolutely life changing. I feel much lighter, I feel free, and unstuck for the first time since exiting my mother's uterus thirty odd years ago. Thanks so much Anne for all your help and your continued support. Highly recommend Anne's services.
Troy “MyNickname”2021-01-21Anne has been able to inspire me to make multiple changes in my life that have all been beneficial to both my personal and work life. I would highly recommend Anne from Melbourne Counselling Centre to anyone looking to create a positive change in your life.
A K2020-10-08Anne is amazing, TRTP has changed my entire outlook on life, how I interact with people, and what I’m doing. In the few months since TRTP my life has honestly changed so much for the better, it’s beyond what I could have ever imagined. My friends and family are also noticing it! And amazingly, every day gets better. Thank you so much Anne!
Rick Saunders2020-07-06I would not hesitate to refer anyone seeking an effective solution to an ongoing mental health concern.
Poki Samuels2020-03-31Well all I can say is that Anne has helped me get through some of the anger And trauma Been built up inside of me for years and I have not known how to deal with it. She took me step by step on to see how I could overcome these issues that were holding me back on achieving some of my greatest goals in life. Thank you so much Anne 🙏🏾
Nathan Watson2019-09-18TRTP has completely changed the way I think about myself and the world around me. The changes have been extraordinary in such a short space of time. I suddenly find myself walking forward with a new set of positive core beliefs which others are noticing on a daily basis Anne supported me through the process with expertise, compassion and patience. TRTP really does offer you a new launch pad from which to embark on a new journey. I’m so grateful for having this opportunity to do this work with Anne
Daniela J2019-06-14I had been struggling with life and reliving my trauma for over 20 years, I tried everything and nothing worked. Finally I was referred to Anne, who took me through The Richards Trauma Process (TRTP) as that is the process that helped shift the past and get you to a better place. Words cannot express how she turned my life completely around. For once, I am actually excited about life, I am actually thinking about my future. I feel like my life has been reset, I have a second chance and I am developing my life the way I want it to be, rather than the influences I was brought up with. Anne, I am indebted to you, thank you so much.
Counselling Testimonials
Find out more about what our clients think of Melbourne Counselling Centre.
Jesse Gristwood2023-05-03Anne was so great. She is extremely comfortable and very knowledgeable. Anne was able to help me overcome some old habits and was able to help me come to terms with my past. I would recommend her to anyone.Sara Baharlou2022-11-01I went to Anne with multiple Traumas . I was not Hopfull that it can help however my partner booked me in to see Anne .. Anne was very professional and wise. She tried alot to stop me from self sabotaging .. I am still dealing with anxiety day in day out however I feel more aware of my problems and also less aggressive and sensitive to some triggers.. not all my problems are solved as it was just four sessions with Anne! we could just work with couple of the issues... however it did help and I see a change .. I recommend TRTP specially for those battling with PTSD !Leonardo Montealegre2021-07-21I'm so grateful that Anne assisted me when I need it the most; she has changed my life for good, I still see changes in my daily life. I highly recommended her as she is an excellent professional.hanna yachou2021-06-24I've been seeing Anne Serrey for anger management and for TRTP as part of my court ordered diversion since April. I can comfortably say that slapping the guy that brought me to these counselling sessions was the best thing I've ever done. Absolutely life changing. I feel much lighter, I feel free, and unstuck for the first time since exiting my mother's uterus thirty odd years ago. Thanks so much Anne for all your help and your continued support. Highly recommend Anne's services.Troy “MyNickname”2021-01-21Anne has been able to inspire me to make multiple changes in my life that have all been beneficial to both my personal and work life. I would highly recommend Anne from Melbourne Counselling Centre to anyone looking to create a positive change in your life.A K2020-10-08Anne is amazing, TRTP has changed my entire outlook on life, how I interact with people, and what I’m doing. In the few months since TRTP my life has honestly changed so much for the better, it’s beyond what I could have ever imagined. My friends and family are also noticing it! And amazingly, every day gets better. Thank you so much Anne!Rick Saunders2020-07-06I would not hesitate to refer anyone seeking an effective solution to an ongoing mental health concern.Poki Samuels2020-03-31Well all I can say is that Anne has helped me get through some of the anger And trauma Been built up inside of me for years and I have not known how to deal with it. She took me step by step on to see how I could overcome these issues that were holding me back on achieving some of my greatest goals in life. Thank you so much Anne 🙏🏾Nathan Watson2019-09-18TRTP has completely changed the way I think about myself and the world around me. The changes have been extraordinary in such a short space of time. I suddenly find myself walking forward with a new set of positive core beliefs which others are noticing on a daily basis Anne supported me through the process with expertise, compassion and patience. TRTP really does offer you a new launch pad from which to embark on a new journey. I’m so grateful for having this opportunity to do this work with AnneDaniela J2019-06-14I had been struggling with life and reliving my trauma for over 20 years, I tried everything and nothing worked. Finally I was referred to Anne, who took me through The Richards Trauma Process (TRTP) as that is the process that helped shift the past and get you to a better place. Words cannot express how she turned my life completely around. For once, I am actually excited about life, I am actually thinking about my future. I feel like my life has been reset, I have a second chance and I am developing my life the way I want it to be, rather than the influences I was brought up with. Anne, I am indebted to you, thank you so much.
Results Driven and Caring Approach To Counselling
It is of the utmost importance to me that you have a positive encounter at every step of the process, from contacting me, to making the appointment through to actually walking in the door to see me. If all of that goes well, then we are well on our way to ensuring you get a wonderful outcome. And you should expect a very good outcome.
What is counselling and therapy? Well in my world therapy is a two-way journey, in that we work together as a team, navigating our way through your issues, concerns and struggles. In this way a supportive environment is created that creates positive outcomes, new possibilities and better ways to cope and manage. So if you have a true desire to change, and are open to learning about yourself then I will match your commitment step-by-step until together we have changed the landscape of your everyday life.
When you are in my safe space you get to be yourself without any fear of judgement. You can let down the barriers, take off your everyday mask, and really feel seen and heard. In this way we explore who you really are; who you want to be; and work towards your goals.
The next thing you should know is that whilst my business may have a big brand name in truth it’s just me. By keeping my counselling practice small this allows me to work closely with every, single client. I deeply care about the welfare of my clients and believe that developing an authentic and real connection is an important basis on which to do therapy. So, having a single person practice suits me. The big brand name thing is really there for Google’s sake.
Qualified To Provide A Range Of Counselling and Therapeutic Services
If you are curious about my qualifications then let me reassure you that I have all the requisite qualifications and experience to do the work I do but you can find more on our FAQ page here. I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist, and a trained practitioner in the The Richards Trauma Process (TRTP™) a process for resolving trauma, grief, depression and anger in 3 sessions.
I would describe my style of working as natural and integrative. I work across the whole spectrum of life events and utilise the client’s life experience as the main vehicle with which to facilitate change. I work from a place where everything in one’s life experience is connected and it is my job to help develop and grow the awareness of how these connections impact our everyday lives and experiences. My job is to help uncover the reason for the problem, where it began, and how best to find ways to resolve it.
I also work from a strength-based approach, which means I focus on the good things about you. Our work together will empower you to take ownership of your life. We do this through developing self- awareness, focusing on self-reflection, accepting all parts of oneself, working on difficult emotions, improved communication, and replacing negative beliefs with positive ones. Evidence-based therapies form part of the work including cognitive behavioural therapy, hypnosis, skills training, interpersonal and psychodynamic therapy, relaxation strategies and motivational interviewing all underpinned by a person-centred approach.
So, that is a bit about me. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or if you would like to book an appointment.
Conveniently access flexible online sessions to accommodate your availability.
1300 018 255
anne@melbournecounsellingcentre.com.au
Anne Serry Counselling acknowledges the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging.
Anne Serry
Counselling is a
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