Depression & low mood
Finding your way back to meaning, energy and lightness when sadness feels heavy.
Leongatha & Telehealth Australia-wide
A space to talk, reflect and grow
Experienced, non-judgemental counselling for adults — support through anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma and life's harder seasons.
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
15+ years' experience · BSW (Distinction) · PG Dip Counselling & Psychotherapy
How I can help
Safe support, at your pace
Person-centred counselling for adults (18+). However you're feeling, you don't have to carry it on your own.
Anxiety & stress
Practical, compassionate tools to settle a racing mind and feel steadier day to day.
Trauma & PTSD
A safe, steady support to process difficult experiences without being overwhelmed.
Grief & loss
Compassionate support through bereavement and change, honouring what — and who — matters.
Difficulty with emotions
Understanding big or numbed feelings, and building a kinder relationship with them.
Life transitions
Support through change, identity and the challenges that come with change.
My approach
Like a mosaic, every part of you belongs
Counselling recognises that our wellbeing is influenced by our experiences, relationships and the world around us. Each session is a safe, unhurried conversation that meets you exactly where you are. No pressure to be anything other than yourself — just steady, professional support and acceptance to help you understand your experiences and work towards the changes that matter to you.
Professional & confidential
Safe & non-judgemental
Culturally responsive
Neuro-affirming
Welcoming of diverse backgrounds and experiences
About Vivienne
Experienced support, grounded in acceptance
Vivienne Gower has more than 15 years' experience supporting adults through life's most difficult moments. She offers a safe, accepting space where people can make sense of difficult experiences at their own pace.
- Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) — Australia-wide
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling & Psychotherapy
- Bachelor of Social Work (with Distinction)
Fees & rebates
Flexible payment options
Counselling should be within reach. Several rebate options may help with the cost.
Medicare
Rebates are available with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP. No plan? You're still welcome to get in touch.
Private health
Private health fund rebates may apply depending on your level of cover and provider.
NDIS
Accessible to NDIS participants who are self-managed or plan-managed.
Not sure where to start? Begin with a free 15-minute chat.
Arrange your free chat
No pressure, no cost
Choosing a counsellor can be hard. Let's start with a chat.
Finding the right person to talk to is a big, personal decision — and it's okay to feel unsure. That's why Vivienne offers a free initial chat of up to 15 minutes, so you can ask questions and see whether we're the right fit, before you commit to anything.
Prefer to write first? Email Mosaiccands@gmail.com — Vivienne will get back to you.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Do I need a referral to see you?
No referral is needed to book. If you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate — but you're very welcome to reach out without one.
Do you offer Telehealth?
Yes. Sessions are available in person around Leongatha and surrounds, and Australia-wide by secure Telehealth — video or phone, whichever feels easier for you.
What happens in the first session?
We begin with a free 15-minute chat so you can decide if it feels right. The first full session is gentle and unhurried — a conversation about what brings you in and what you'd like support with. There's no pressure to share more than you're ready to.
What are your fees and rebates?
Medicare rebates are available with a Mental Health Care Plan, private health fund rebates may apply, and the service is accessible to NDIS participants (self- and plan-managed). Contact Vivienne for current fees.
Is everything confidential?
Yes. Sessions are private and confidential within the usual professional and legal limits, always in a safe and non-judgemental space.
Get in touch
Reach out when you're ready
Taking the first step is often the hardest part. When you're ready, a warm welcome is waiting — start with a free, no-pressure 15-minute chat.
Phone0437 584 126
WhereLeongatha & surrounds · Telehealth Australia-wide
WhoAdults 18+ · in person & online