Wilder Therapies
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Counselling & Hypnotherapy
Phillip Island
Located on Phillip Island, Wilder Therapies offers counselling for adults, youth and families navigating life’s challenges. We’re committed to creating a safe, respectful and inclusive space for all.
NDIS participants are welcome. Telehealth appointments are also available.
If you're ready to take the first step, we encourage you to reach out.
Click the link below to make an enquiry.
About
Wilder Therapies
​​​​​​​​​​Wilder Therapies is a counselling service located at Health On Course (Cowes, Phillip Island, Australia) offering both face-to-face and telehealth appointments for children, teens, individual adults and family groups.
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Susan Wilder is an experienced counsellor who believes in empowering her clients to achieve their full potential. Her approach integrates therapeutic techniques tailored to each person's unique experiences, including support for those navigating anxiety, depression, trauma or life transitions.
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Counselling at Wilder Therapies is collaborative and non-judgmental. Susan works with you to create a safe, supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings at your own pace.
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Wilder Therapies is an inclusive, welcoming environment with zero tolerance for discrimination or violence of any kind.
Susan is also a specialist family violence practitioner, offering trauma-informed support to victim-survivors.
Our Services
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety and depression symptoms can be debilitating and impact all areas of your life. Through counselling and hypnotherapy, we can work together to develop effective coping strategies, reduce emotional distress and help you feel more in control.
Counselling can also support you in creating a clear plan to reconnect with your values and regain a sense of purpose.
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If you are in crisis or need support outside of business hours, please contact 000 or reach out to Beyond Blue at https://www.beyondblue.org.au.
NDIS
Counselling services may be funded through your NDIS plan. If you are plan-managed or self-managed, we welcome you to get in touch to discuss your therapeutic needs.
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NDIS-supported counselling is available for children, teens and adults, with the flexibility to attend sessions either in person or via telehealth.
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Call today to book your appointment or make an enquiry.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is a gentle yet effective approach that can support meaningful, lasting change.
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Whether you're looking to reduce stress and anxiety, overcome phobias or shift unhelpful habits, Susan uses a range of techniques to help you move past mental blocks and improve your overall wellbeing.
Sessions are tailored to your individual goals, empowering you to make positive change with confidence.
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Schedule a session today to discover the benefits of hypnotherapy.
Grief & Trauma Counselling
Grief and trauma can deeply affect your emotional, mental and physical wellbeing, often leaving you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or disconnected.
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Susan is trained in a range of trauma-informed and grief-sensitive approaches and will work with you to create a safe, personalised plan for managing PTSD symptoms, processing loss and rebuilding a sense of stability.
Adolescent Counselling
Adolescence can be a challenging and confusing time, not just for young people, but for parents and caregivers too.
Susan is highly experienced in working with adolescents and provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore emotions, build resilience and navigate issues such as identity, relationships, anxiety and school stress.
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With gentle guidance and practical strategies, counselling can support both adolescents and their families through this important stage of development.
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