Welcome to Watersedge.

We are a collective of mental health professionals who are passionate about giving people a safe space to process pain and experience healing. For 27 years, we have supported the Geelong community, striving to embody kindness, respect, acceptance and understanding. With our team of skilled and empathetic therapists, we have helped more than 2000 clients to facilitate growth, wellness and to reach their potential.

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Providing you with a safe space to relax

In person appointments take place in the comfort of our offices, each with a warm and inviting atmosphere, ensuring you feel safe, secure and at ease.

 
 
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Available in person or remote

Find us at the Gatehouse, 117-119 Aphrasia Street. Located 500m from St Joseph's College, we are on the corner of Shannon Ave. Free parking is available on site, and on Aphrasia St. Can’t make it in person? Ask about remote counselling.

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Services

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    Individual Therapy


    Mental health counselling for adults, young adults and teens.

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    Children's Therapy


    Developing Emotional Intelligence and awareness through play. Parent training and consultation.

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    Professional Coaching & Supervision

    Fully accredited for workplaces and mental health professionals.

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    TRTP Trauma Therapy

    Use of The Richards Trauma Process to resolve the impact of trauma, anxiety and depression through mindfulness.

    Find out more about TRTP here.

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    Workshops

    Workshops tailored to your community group, workplace or school.

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    Consultation

    Providing consultation for individuals, leadership teams, teachers, wellbeing worker, Chaplains and other community leaders.

Meet our team

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    Duncan Morris

    Social Worker, Coach, Mentor & Supervisor

    BSW, MHSM, AMHSW, AASW

  • Holly Peterson is pictured. A woman with blonde hair smiling, wearing a white lace shirt, standing in front of a wall covered in green ivy leaves.

    Holly Peterson

    Children’s Counsellor & Women’s Counsellor

    Dip.Couns, ACA 1, CCAA

  • Rachel Morris is pictured. A woman smiling outdoors, wearing glasses, a black shirt, and a denim jacket, with green foliage in the background.

    Rachel Morris

    Social Worker, Children’s Therapist & Community Development Worker

    Dip.Min, BSW, PgC. TCP, MICD , AMHSW, AASW

  • Colleen Morris is pictured. A smiling woman with short light brown hair standing outdoors with a wooden fence and plants in the background.

    Colleen Morris

    Counsellor, Family Therapist & Spiritual Director

    B.Mus., B.Counselling, M. Social Science (Family Therapy)
    AAFT Clinical, PACFA Clinical, Clinical Supervisor AAOS

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Our blog

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Have I Experienced Trauma?
Have I Experienced Trauma?

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