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Welcome to People Psychology Brighton

Talking to someone about your problems is not always easy, and sometimes the idea of even expressing what’s on your mind can be overwhelming. This is especially the case when some people consider therapy, but are concerned people might judge them based on their mental health concerns.

We at People Psychology Brighton aim to provide you with a safe environment that can help give you the atmosphere of care that you need in order for you to be able to discuss your issues. Our team of psychologists is trained and equipped with the skills needed in order to help develop strategies for you to be able to cope with your situation.

Our client-based approach allows us to prioritise your needs while acknowledging the potential you have to make your life better and brighter on your own terms. As such, we provide our clients with only the kind of care we believe is best for their situation and their goals. 

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Meet Our Team

People Psychology Brighton is the brainchild of Anita Bonollo, our main psychologist. Her goal was to bring change to the local people of Brighton as she wants to help everyone understand that changing the way they think can create relevant and positive changes in the way they look at life, at work, their physical health, their family, and even relationships. Anita wants to share the gift of psychological help to everyone who needs it, and working with our psychologists can help you create a program to manage your thoughts and feelings for a lasting change in all aspects of your life.

Anita Bonollo

Principal Psychologist

Francesco Poci

Psychologist

Daniel Dillon

Sports Mentor & Life Coach

Services We Provide

We want to redefine your therapy. When you come to see a psychologist here at People Psychology Brighton, we want to make sure you’re meeting a professional that will help you create coping strategies for your concerns. At the end of your therapy sessions, we want to make sure you have developed methods to believe in yourself and to be an engine of change to help the lives of everyone around you.

10-Day Counselling and Hypnosis Program

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Bipolar Disorder

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Making Life Better For You

We at People Psychology Brighton love knowing that our therapy can in fact be an instrument to help make a positive change in people’s lives. We use each and every day as a chance to provide real change and positive outcomes to clients and their families.

This is also the reason why we aim to provide a safe space for our clients in an accessible environment. Our offices are easy to reach in different parts of Australia, and we make sure getting to our offices isn’t too difficult a journey to make. We understand taking the first step and wishing to undergo therapy can be difficult, so we make the second step – undergoing therapy – a bit easier for you.

Our office is located in the gorgeous Bay St. in Brighton where we have a team of therapists dedicated and ready to help everyone have a safe place where they are able to express their struggles, concerns and anxiety. In turn, we are dedicated to help them cope with their issues.

Our psychologists are more than equipped with the right training and tools to make sure we can help you create a positive difference to your life and for those around you. Should you ever feel the need to talk to a psychologist about issues related to anger, anxiety, depression, or even other issues concerning your mental and emotional health, we are here to help.

Should you have any concerns or questions about the nature of our work or the other services we offer, feel free to reach out to our offices and our customer representatives will be more than happy to answer your concerns. We can also book your first appointment and connect you with a psychologist who can help you with your issues.

Commonly Asked Questions

What is Counselling?2018-10-12T09:56:40+00:00

Counselling is what you call the process of obtaining insight on various issues by expressing your feelings and thoughts to a trained counsellor or psychologist. Counselling sessions aim to help you comprehend and hopefully resolve issues that cause you distress.

It’s perfectly normal for individuals, families, couples and individuals to seek counselling in order to assess and solve various problems and issues they encounter everyday. Expressing becomes easier for clients because the counsellor is not part of their personal life. Not to mention, since everything said in sessions is confidential, clients have the freedom to express themselves openly.

It is important to understand, however, that a counsellor does not tell you what you should do. They instead try to assist your growth and help you make a move that you are willing to commit to.

Similar to how weight lifters in the gym will gain more progress with the help of a personal trainer, those who try counselling may find themselves moving forward in their lives much more comfortably with guidance. With the help of counsellors, we can gain a better understanding of the various relationships and situations that we experience and encounter throughout our lives.

What is a psychologist?2018-10-12T09:57:33+00:00

Psychologists are by training those who research and study the science involving human behavior. Psychologists need six (6) years of training in order to properly understand human relationships, mental processes, and human behavior. They require four (4) years of basic university training, and two more years in internships and specialisations. As such, psychologists are trained in a wide variety of psychological therapies. They are capable of collaborating with psychiatrists and doctors as needed, given their clients know and consent to these methods.

Do your psychologists write psychological reports?2018-10-12T09:58:19+00:00

Should it be required, we can write psychological reports for instances such as TACs, Work Cover, and court proceedings. These reports are charged separately, and in addition to our psychological consultations.

Is Counselling Confidential?2018-10-12T09:58:59+00:00

Absolutely! Everything you say and express will be confidential and private. The only exceptions to this situation is if you may be at risk of harming others and yourself, or when the law subpoenas your file.

What can I expect from my first counselling session?2018-10-12T09:59:43+00:00

There’s nothing to prepare for if you’re on your way to your first session. Psychologists work by conversing with you, which means much of your first session will be about you trying to describe the problem you’re facing and why it led you to seek psychological counselling. Should you feel lost, psychologists are there to ask questions and help you on your way – with questions regarding when the problem started, what you hope to gain from the session, and what motivated you to seek help.

How many counselling sessions will I need?2018-10-12T10:00:28+00:00

Everyone has different problems, and as such everyone will have different ranges of counselling sessions. These depend on the circumstances surrounding your reason for counselling in the first place. Sometimes, some people come for just a few sessions while others come regularly. You are in fact free to stop attending these sessions just as you are free to resume them at any point in the future. This is an option people may take when problems appear given counselling is an easy way for them to access mentors. It’s much easier when you tackle your problems with the same counsellor as this is someone who knows you very well.

What are your opening hours?2018-10-12T10:01:13+00:00

Our opening hours are 9AM to 9PM, Monday to Friday, and 9AM to 5PM on Saturdays.

How much will it cost?2018-10-12T10:01:55+00:00

Our rates fall in the middle ground when compared with the rates of a full range of psychological practices. For details on our pricing, phone us at People Psychology Brighton on 03 9133 0996.

Can I get a Medicare or Private Health Insurance rebate?2019-02-20T01:43:02+00:00

Yes. People Psychology provides Medicare Rebates and Private Health Insurance Rebates. To find out more, please contact us.

How do I get my rebate?2018-10-12T10:03:28+00:00

We can process relevant cards on our Hicaps machine at the end of your session. This will send your rebate to your savings account.

What type of counselling and therapy do you use?2018-10-12T10:04:12+00:00

Similar to many psychologists, we select counselling and therapy from a wide range of approaches and techniques. These all depend on what approach seems to best serve the needs of our clients.

These may include: Psychological Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Hypnosis, Emotion Focused, Narrative, Psychodynamic, Systemic, Schema Therapy, Solutions-Focused, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing.

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