The trained psychotherapists at Bayside Psychotherapy can help you overcome your addiction to gambling. You will have direct access to various addiction counselling methods such as: NLP, hypnotherapy, Buddhist psychotherapy, dream interpretation, mindfulness therapy, group therapy, and more.
Every year Gambler's Help assists thousands of Victorians with free and confidential advice 24/7. We help people with gambling problems as well as those close to them who are affected by their gambling.
There are many ways to get help – choose the support that suits you. On the phone or online. You name the method, we’re here to help.
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- Talking about gambling with a friend, family member or a counsellor in melbourne specialised in gambling counselling in melbourne can reduce the stress that can cause you to continue to gamble. More often, people who are or have had gambling counselling in melbourne or advice can return to a suitable harmless level of gambling.
What is counselling and how does it work?
Gambler’s Help counsellors provide a safe place for you to feel like you are being heard. During COVID19 isolation, free and confidential counselling services remain available over the phone or online. These sessions are also available to the family and friends of those who gamble.
In this video, therapeutic counsellor, Jake Newstadt dispels some common fears and explains what really happens when you receive counselling through Gambler’s Help.
Find support
If you need a bit of help to get back on track, support is close at hand, it's confidential and free.
Help yourself
If you’ve noticed gambling is stopping you from achieving the things you want to, it’s time to tackle it.
Families and friends
If someone close to you is experiencing harm from gambling, we can help you.
Under 25s
Going through a tough time? Youthline is confidential and open 24/7 – call 1800 262 376.
Aboriginal Communities’ Gambling Awareness Program
Harm from gambling is common in both the wider community and the Aboriginal community.
Help in languages other than English
Talk to someone who speaks your language.
* Based on 2017–18 data from the Gambler’s Help client outcomes survey, 63% of responses indicated improvement in their financial situation at a six month follow up survey.
Gambler’s Help Financial Counselling is a specialist service available to anyone who is experiencing financial difficulties related to gambling.
The gambler or person affected by another’s gambling behaviour may choose to see a Gambler’s Help financial counsellor with or without seeing a therapeutic counsellor. However, as Melbourne Counselling Service offers an integrated, holistic response to problem gambling, it is recommended that both a financial counsellor and therapeutic counsellor are engaged to address the underlying issues of the gambling behaviour as well as the financial consequences.
How can financial counsellors help?
All Melbourne Counselling Service Gambler’s Help financial counsellors are professionally trained and members of the Financial and Consumer Rights Council (FCRC).
They are able to help by:
- assessing your financial situation
- exploring and discussing your options
- advocating and negotiating with creditors, government agencies and others on your behalf
- obtaining information on legal processes such as debt collection and bankruptcy
- providing practical information to help you protect your assets and better manage your money
- providing referrals to other appropriate services such as emergency relief, housing services or counselling
What should I bring to an appointment with a financial counsellor?
To allow an Gambler’s Help financial counsellor to establish a full picture of your finances, you need to bring the following information to your first appointment:
- details of income (such as payslips or Centrelink statements)
- current bank statements
- a list of all your debts
- copies of (or information about) all your loan agreements
- details of current and outstanding bills
- copies of (or information about) any court documents you have received
- letters about debts and bills that seem urgent
I’m ready to speak to someone about the financial impacts of gambling. What do I do now?
Call our office on 03 9653 3250 and ask for the Gambler’s Help intake worker. Our intake worker will complete a phone assessment and outline the process for allocating you a counsellor. If necessary, we can offer you referral options to other services that better suit your needs.
Gambler’s Help City and Inner North covers the local government areas of the Cities of Melbourne, Yarra, Moreland and Moonee Valley. If you live outside of these locations but our office is most convenient for you, you are still able to use our service.
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Clients are able to refer themselves or be referred by another community or health service.
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