About me
Hello, my name is Adham Hammoud and I am a Registered Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.
I am consulting in Essendon (Melbourne) and also offering telehealth services Australia-wide.
I am registered with Medicare and can see clients under a Mental Health Treatment Plan, which means you can receive a Medicare rebate for your sessions.
I can also see clients under NDIS (Self-Managed and Plan-Managed), Victims of Crime (Financial Assistance Scheme), TAC, WorkSafe Victoria, and various private health funds (depending on your fund and specific policy).
I am also a trained Clinical Supervisor and can provide supervision/mentoring to Social Workers and Counsellors. I am registered with the Australian Counselling Association College of Supervisors.
Areas of support
I support individuals aged 15 and over with a wide range of issues, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, stressful life situations, addictions, personality disorders, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, ADHD, autism, neurodivergence, and LGBTQIA+ mental health.
My therapy utilises various approaches, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy.
Compassionate, respectful, non-judgemental and person-centred
I will work with you at a pace that you are comfortable with. You can share as much or as little as you like. I am comfortable to "go there", to that place you may have been avoiding for so long, out of fear of judgement.
Culturally sensitive
I am very happy and comfortable to work with people from all walks of life - no matter what ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or beliefs.
High quality mental health care
Guided by approaches that are evidence-based and highly effective, such as CBT, DBT, ACT and EMDR.
Acknowledgement of Country
I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which I live and work, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, and pay my respects to Elders past and present. I recognise and honour the enduring strength, resilience, cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I acknowledge their continuing connection to land, waters, community and culture.
Valuing Lived Experience
I believe that lived experience is a source of knowledge, strength and wisdom. Whether you have experienced mental health challenges, trauma, grief, addiction, discrimination, family violence or other life difficulties, your experiences matter and deserve to be understood in their full context. My approach is collaborative and respectful, recognising that you are the expert in your own life and that meaningful change is built on a foundation of trust, curiosity and compassion.
LGBTQIA+ Affirmation
I am committed to providing an affirming, inclusive and non-judgemental space for LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples and families. I welcome people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and relationship structures. Therapy should be a place where you can bring your whole self without fear of judgement, and where your identity is respected, affirmed and understood as an important part of who you are.
As a practitioner, I strive to create a safe and supportive environment that recognises the unique strengths, challenges and experiences of LGBTQIA+ communities.
Culturally and Faith-Informed Care
I have experience working with individuals from culturally diverse communities, including clients seeking a therapist who understands the intersection of faith/religion, spirituality, culture, family, identity and mental health.
Whether faith/religion and/or spirituality is central to your life, something you are questioning, or not relevant to your goals, therapy will be tailored to your individual needs and values.
Get in touch
Please provide your details below along with your message and I'll reply as soon as possible. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response.
Other contact details
You can contact me through the following ways:
Contact form above
Phone: 0423 975 113
Email: contact@adhamhammoud.com.au
Please allow 1-2 business days for a response
You can also contact me via my Psychology Today page:
Fees and Session Structure
Sessions typically run for 50 minutes.
Sessions can be held in-person in Essendon or via telehealth (video/telephone).
Individual sessions: $190 (Medicare rebate = $89.50*).
*With a valid Mental Health Care Plan which you can obtain from your GP. Make sure you book a longer appointment with your GP when asking for this.
Couples sessions: $190. Medicare does not cover couples sessions.
Professional supervision for Social Workers and Counsellors: $150. Sliding scale available for new graduates/students or low income earners. Enquire for details.
NDIS Plan Managed and Self-Managed: fully covered.
Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA): fully covered.
Victorian Victims of Crime/Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS): usually fully covered however you will pay for the session and then submit your invoice to the FAS portal for reimbursement. This is the easiest way as therapists face difficulties accessing the portal.
NSW Victims Services: fully covered.
WorkSafe: fully covered.
TAC: there is a gap fee. Enquire for details.
Bulk-billing is not available however concessions may be made for pension card/health care card holders or low-income earners. Please enquire.
Credentials
My qualifications include a Master of Counselling and Master of Social Work.
I am registered with the following:
