If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tense, worried, or constantly on edge, you’re not alone. Many people in Doncaster experience anxiety — sometimes it shows up as racing thoughts, tightness in the chest, trouble sleeping, or a sense that something is “wrong” even when nothing obvious is happening.
At Metanoia Counselling, we offer calm, grounded and practical support to help you regain clarity, confidence and peace of mind.
Anxiety looks different for everyone. You might notice:
Overthinking or mind racing
Constant worry about the future
Trouble relaxing or switching off
Physical symptoms — tight chest, shallow breathing, nausea
Feeling overwhelmed by day-to-day tasks
Avoiding situations because of fear or discomfort
Panic symptoms or sudden surges of fear
Trouble sleeping or waking up anxious
You don’t have to keep managing this alone. With the right support, anxiety becomes far more manageable — and often significantly reduces.
In our sessions, we focus on:
Sometimes it's stress. Sometimes it's unresolved experiences. Sometimes it's a pattern that's formed over time.
You'll learn tools to ground yourself, reduce physical symptoms, and feel more in control.
We'll work together to challenge the thoughts that fuel anxiety and replace them with healthier ones.
Step by step, you'll learn how to respond differently to stress and uncertainty.
Faith-compatible support (optional): If aligned with your values, we can integrate Christian worldview and spiritual grounding into your mental health journey.
The therapy we use is evidence-based and simple to understand. This may include:
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)
Somatic calming techniques
Mindfulness and grounding strategies
Trauma-informed approaches
Values-based work
Faith-integrated support (optional)
Everything is paced with you — no pressure, no rush.
We work with adults in Doncaster and surrounding areas, including:
Doncaster East
Templestowe & Templestowe Lower
Bulleen
Balwyn & Balwyn North
Box Hill
Blackburn
Manningham region
Online sessions are also available anywhere in Australia.
Yes. Most people notice improvement within a few sessions as they learn how to manage symptoms and understand what’s driving them.
It depends. Some people improve quickly; others prefer slower, deeper work. We’ll move at your pace.
Yes. Everything you share is private and protected.
Yes — completely optional. Faith is integrated only if you ask for it.
If anxiety is affecting your day-to-day life and you’re ready for clear, grounded support, we’re here to help.
