Paynesville · East Gippsland Lakes
Counsellor in Paynesville
Warm, trauma-informed counselling for Paynesville and the Gippsland Lakes — face-to-face in Bairnsdale, online, or by outreach.
Paynesville sits on the edge of the Gippsland Lakes — a beautiful place to live, and one where the rhythms of seasonal work, tourism and small-town life can quietly take a toll on wellbeing. Serotonin Psychology offers warm, confidential counselling and creative arts therapy for Paynesville residents who want a steady space to think things through.
Sacha is a counsellor, psychotherapist and creative arts therapist with more than 15 years of experience supporting adults, young people and families through anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, neurodivergence and life transitions. The clinic is a short drive from Paynesville in Bairnsdale, and online appointments are available Australia-wide if travelling isn't easy.
Self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants in Paynesville and the surrounding Lakes communities are warmly welcomed. Outreach across East Gippsland is available by arrangement (travel cost may apply).
Paynesville is around 18km south-east of Bairnsdale. Whether you choose face-to-face, online or outreach, sessions are shaped around what works for you.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you offer face-to-face counselling for Paynesville residents?
Yes. Face-to-face appointments are held at the Bairnsdale clinic, and outreach to Paynesville can be arranged where it's the right fit (travel cost may apply). Many Paynesville clients also choose online sessions.
Can I see you online from Paynesville?
Yes. Online therapy via secure video works well for most concerns and is available Australia-wide — including for Paynesville clients who'd rather not travel.
Are you taking new Paynesville clients?
New enquiries are usually welcome and are answered personally by Sacha. Get in touch and we'll talk through fit and availability before any commitment.
Do you support NDIS participants in Paynesville?
Yes. Serotonin Psychology supports self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants, including those in Paynesville and the surrounding East Gippsland communities.
What concerns do you work with?
Anxiety, stress, low mood, grief, trauma, life transitions, relationship strain, neurodivergence, parenting and family stress. If you're unsure whether it's the right fit, just ask.
Ready to get in touch?
New enquiries are answered personally by Sacha.