At Daylesford Counselling, we believe healing is not a straight line, it’s a journey. Life has a way of throwing us into seasons of loss, change, stress, or uncertainty, and it’s easy to feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. We created Daylesford Counselling as a space where you don’t have to carry it alone. Healing is about more than talking through problems it’s about balance, connection, resilience, and rediscovering your own strength.

Our philosophy is simple: healing begins the moment you feel safe enough to be truly seen and heard. That’s why we approach every session with compassion, empathy, and a holistic lens that considers the whole person, your mind, your body, and your spirit. This isn’t about rushing you or fitting your experiences into neat little boxes. It’s about walking beside you, at your pace, through the chapters of your story.

Who We Are

Geoffrey and Melody are two practitioners who share a deep passion for helping people feel lighter, stronger, and more connected to themselves and those around them.

Geoffrey brings warmth, directness, and a focus on practical strategies that empower clients to make meaningful change in their daily lives. He understands the messy, complicated parts of life and has a gift for helping people find clarity even in the chaos.

 Melody brings gentleness, creativity, and a deeply empathetic presence. She is passionate about holding space for people to process grief, trauma, and the quiet struggles that often go unseen. Her approach blends insight with compassion, helping clients feel supported, understood, and uplifted.

Together, we balance each other’s strengths to create a counselling environment that feels safe, approachable, and adaptable to your needs. Some clients benefit from a structured approach, others from gentle reflection at Daylesford Counselling, you get both, woven seamlessly into sessions that are always tailored to you.

Our Approach

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. Every individual, couple, and family has a unique story, and our role is to meet you where you are. Whether you’re dealing with

 The heavy weight of trauma

 The deep ache of grief and loss

 The tension of relationship struggles

 The quiet exhaustion of stress, burnout, or anxiety

…we’re here to walk with you, not in front of you or behind you, but right beside you.

At Daylesford Counselling, there are no labels, no ticking boxes, no pressure to “get over it.” Instead, we focus on helping you understand your story, develop resilience, and shape a new chapter one step at a time

Why Choose Daylesford Counselling?

 Flexible Support: We know healing doesn’t always fit into a 9-to-5 schedule. That’s why we offer flexible sessions, including evenings and weekends, to fit around real life.

Holistic Care: We look at the whole picture mind, body, and spirit because real healing means tending to every part of you.

Local Connection: Based in Daylesford, we are deeply connected to the community and also welcome clients from the surrounding areas Hepburn Springs, Trentham, Creswick, Castlemaine, Ballan, Kyneton, Woodend, and beyond. We understand the unique challenges and strengths of regional life, and we’re here to support our community from the ground up.

Real Human Connection: We believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine relationship, not a transaction. We listen, we care, and we walk beside you.

Moving Forward

Life doesn’t wait for the “perfect time” to seek help, and neither should you. Whether you’re ready to dive into your healing now, or you’re simply curious about what support could look like, we’re here to welcome you without judgment.

Daylesford Counselling is about creating a space where you can breathe, reflect, and finally feel lighter. A space where you can put down the weight you’ve been carrying. A space where you are supported not just to survive, but to grow.

We’re not here to tell you who to be. We’re here to walk with you as you remember who you already are.

Your story matters. Your healing matters. And you don’t have to walk it alone.