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Regain calm. Manage stress with clinical care.
Evidence-based strategies to reduce overwhelm and build resilience in daily life.
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Stress isn’t just “in your head.” It shows up in your body, your moods, your productivity, and your relationships. Left unmanaged, it can spiral into anxiety, burnout, exhaustion, or illnesses. At Howearth Psychology, we provide structured, compassionate support to help you understand your stress triggers, gain clarity, and gradually shift toward balance. Whether you feel perpetually “on edge,” stuck in tension, overwhelmed by life’s demands, or burnt out, we’re here to help you breathe again and reclaim your capacity to function with more ease. We draw from evidence-based modalities—such as CBT, ACT, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, and somatic approaches—to customise a stress-management plan that fits your life, your challenges, and your goals. Sessions are available in-person at our St Kilda clinic or via telehealth anywhere in Australia.
- Psychologists experienced in stress, burnout, anxiety, and resilience work
- Trauma-informed and identity-affirming care
- Structured sessions with collaborative goal-setting and monitoring
- Practical, day-to-day tools plus deeper exploration when needed
- Flexible delivery: in-person or telehealth
- Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
Why This Works
- We don’t just “talk it through” — you get tools, strategies, and measurable progress.
- We honour your pace. There’s no pressure to “fix everything immediately”—we’ll move as you’re ready.
- You’ll leave with clarity: what’s driving your stress, what you can control, and what you can let go.
- Ongoing support so relief isn’t temporary — it’s sustainable.
We provide evidence-based stress management therapy in St Kilda and via telehealth across Australia, helping people reduce overwhelm, prevent burnout, and build resilience.
Howearth Psychology
Based in St Kilda and Melbourne (3004) we are dedicated to supporting clients on their journey to improved mental health and a more fulfilling life.
At Howearth Psychology, we work with people of all ages and backgrounds experiencing social, emotional, cognitive, or behavioral challenges. Our approach is sex-positive, neurodiversity-affirming, and inclusive of LGBTIQA+ communities.
We offer support for general mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and grief, as well as specialized assistance with LGBTIQA+ issues, eating disorders, and cognitive or diagnostic assessments. Our clients include individuals impacted by family violence, neurodivergent people (ADHD, autism, learning differences), and members of marginalized communities. We also provide services for self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants.
Our therapists draw on evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Metacognitive Therapy, and Mindfulness, tailoring our work to each client’s needs. We are an animal-friendly practice, welcoming service animals and well-behaved pets into our space. You may even meet our furry team members, Yoda and Basil, our friendly Pomeranian-cross assistants.
Affirming & Inclusive
Service Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Maclean, Lismore, etc.
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Diverse Expertise
CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, Somatic, Metacognitive, Mindfulness
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Specialized Support
Anxiety, depression, grief, eating disorders, cognitive/diagnostic assessments, WPATH, queer-affirming care
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Animal-friendly Environment
Welcomes service animals and pets—Yoda & Basil included
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See Howearth Psychology For
Anxiety Treatment
Anxiety is the feeling of being afraid or unsafe; it is the emotion that can lead to the “fight, flight or freeze” response, and is believed to have helped humans survive as a species by keeping us alive.
Overcome Depression
Depression is the feeling of low mood. It can feel like sadness, lethargy, hopelessness, frustration, or disappointment. Depression can include changes in our bodies, our thoughts and our behaviour.
Stress Management
There is no universally accepted definition of stress, but almost everybody can say that they’ve felt stress at some point. Stress might be thought of as the sense that the demands that we have placed
Grief and Loss
We all experience grief or loss at some point in our lives, whether it be the loss of a loved one, a cherished career or job, a relationship breakdown or a loss of ability after injury.
Eating Disorders
Eating problems (disorders) can be described as mental health conditions that involve an unhealthy relationship with food or eating. They are quite common, affecting an estimated 4% of the Australian population
Cognitive Assessment
Cognitive assessments are often used to help assess whether people meet criteria for a diagnosis, such as for a specific learning or intellectual differences, Autism, ADHD
Neurodiversity Affirming Therapy
Neurodiversity affirming therapy recognizes and values neurological differences as natural variations of the human experience, rather than deficits to be fixed.
Queer/LGBTIQA+-Affirming Therapy
Queer/LGBTIQA+ affirming therapy provides a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.
Meet Our Team
Aaron Howearth (He/They)
He is a Clinical Psychologist and Practice Owner at Howearth Psychology
Dani Croaker (She/They)
Dani is a psychologist and experienced counsellor
Sandy Burriss (He/Her)
Sandy (She/Her) works part-time as the Practice Manager at Howearth Psychology.
Yoda and Basil (Woof/Treats).
Yoda joined the Howearth Family in 2014, as a spritely 3-year-old Pomeranian
Uma Karunakar (He/Her)
Uma Karunakar (She/Her) works as both our digital marketing assistant and our administrative assistant.
Our Pricing Plan
Standard Therapy Session
Standard therapy sessions with Aaron include 50 minutes of face-to-face therapy, and 10 minutes of session administration
- Psychologists – $230 per session
- Clinical Psychologists $270/per session
Extended Therapy Sessions
Extended therapy sessions may occasionally be helpful, these will include 15-minutes of session administration and the remainder of the time used for face-to-face therapy, and will be billed at the pro-rata rate of the appropriate psychologists fee.
Cognitive Assessments
Cognitive Assessments of strengths and weaknesses are conducted over timeframes and at costs that vary by the assessment needs and complexity.
- Please contact us for prices
ADHD
ADHD, Autism and Learning Difference assessments include various combinations of interviews, online questionnaires, and cognitive and executive functioning testing* (see note below).
- Please contact us for prices
NDIS
We support clients under NDIS where they are self-managed and plan managed. We cannot support NDIA managed clients.
- Psychologists – $232.99 per session
- Clinical Psychologists $232.99 per session
We aim to keep wait times minimal. In most cases, you can see one of our psychologists within a few weeks.
No referral is needed to make an appointment. However, if you’d like to access Medicare rebates, you’ll need a GP referral and Mental Health Care Plan.
Yes, we provide secure online therapy for clients across Australia. Telehealth is a great option if you can’t make it into our St Kilda or Melbourne offices.
Absolutely. Our practice is founded on inclusivity—we affirm queer, neurodiverse, and diverse identities in every aspect of our work.
Yes! We welcome service animals and pets at our practice. You’ll also likely meet our therapy dogs, Yoda and Basil.
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info@HowearthPsychology.com.au
Email Address
20 Blessington Street St Kilda, VIC 3182
St Kilda Practice
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