You’re Not Alone — Let’s Navigate Healing Together
Charles Mental Health is a solo psychotherapy practice based in Naarm/Melbourne, offering
a grounded, compassionate space for adults living with trauma, autism spectrum symptoms,
or navigating emotional distress. In this space, you are met with respect, curiosity, and
evidence-based support.
Meet Charles
Charles brings a rich and varied background to his psychotherapy practice, combining academic insight with life experience. His approach is grounded in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for trauma and tailored support for adults with autism traits.
He helps clients understand and manage:
- Emotional reactivity (fight/flight/freeze/fawn responses)
- Interpersonal struggles
- Patterns of procrastination, avoidance, or self-sabotage The work is collaborative. Clients decide if Charles is the right fit — and if so, they embark together on a journey toward resilience and self-awareness

Services
Services
Trauma Therapy
Evidence-based EMDR for survivors of childhood, military, family, sexual, and workplace trauma.
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Autism-Focused Counselling
Support for adults with autism spectrum symptoms including rigid thinking, relational difficulties, and sensory stress.
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General Counselling
For depression, anxiety, substance issues, career transitions, and interpersonal challenges.
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Telehealth Sessions
Convenient online therapy available Thursdays and by arrangement. difficulties, and sensory stress.
Why choose us
Why Choose Charles Mental Health?
At Charles Mental Health, there’s no big reception desk or call center — just Charles. Charles wears all the hats: therapist, admin, bookkeeper, and most importantly, a committed, down-to-earth mental health practitioner. His practice is deeply rooted in authenticity, empathy, and non-judgment.
Childhood or relational trauma
Symptoms associated with autism spectrum
Depression, anxiety, substance use, or burnout Charles offers therapy that is focused on real progress — not just talk.
