# Paul Reid — Counselling & Psychotherapy Melbourne
# https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au
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## About
Paul Reid is a counsellor and Lacanian psychoanalytic psychotherapist offering online therapy to individuals and couples across Australia. PACFA Clinical Member with 15+ years of clinical experience. Based in Melbourne, working primarily online since 2020.

## Services
- Individual Counselling & Psychotherapy (online)
- Couples & Relationship Counselling (online)
- Lacanian Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (online)
- Online Therapy & Telehealth Counselling

## Conditions Treated
Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Grief & Loss, OCD, Addiction, Pornography Addiction, Relationship Issues, Infidelity, Eating Disorders, ADHD, Phobias, Psychosomatic Conditions, Suicidal Ideation, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Concerns, Psychotic Disorders, Marriage Difficulties, Dreams & the Unconscious

## Qualifications
- Diploma in Counselling and Communication
- Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)
- Theoretical and Clinical Studies in Lacanian Psychoanalysis (Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis)
- PACFA Clinical Member

## Contact
- Website: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au
- Email: paul@counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au
- Booking: https://paulreidcounsellingpsychotherapy.fullslate.com/

## Pages

### Online Counselling & Psychoanalytic Therapy Melbourne | Paul Reid — PACFA Clinical Member
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/
Paul Reid — online counselling and Lacanian psychoanalytic therapy in Carlton, Melbourne. Individual ($120) & couples ($170) sessions via secure video call or in person. PACFA Clinical Member, 15+ years experience. No referral needed. Book online.

### Paul Reid | PACFA Psychotherapist & Lacanian Psychoanalyst | Online Australia
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/about/
Paul Reid is a PACFA registered psychotherapist and Lacanian psychoanalyst with 15+ years clinical experience. Online therapy for individuals and couples across Australia.

### Addiction Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid | Psychotherapeutic Approach
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/addiction/
Addiction counselling in Carlton, Melbourne with Paul Reid. Alcohol, drugs, and behavioural addictions. $120 per session. Lacanian psychoanalytic and person-centred approach.

### ADHD Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid | Psychotherapy for Adults with ADHD
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/adhd/
ADHD counselling and psychotherapy in Melbourne with Paul Reid. Support for adults with ADHD managing relationships, work, and emotional regulation. $120 per session.

### Anxiety Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid | Generalised, Panic, Social Anxiety
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/anxiety/
Anxiety counselling in Carlton, Melbourne with Paul Reid. Generalised anxiety, panic disorder, social anxiety, and more. $120 per session. Online and in-person. No referral needed.

### Counselling Areas Melbourne — Carlton, Fitzroy, Parkville & Online | Paul Reid
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/areas/
Paul Reid offers counselling in Carlton, Melbourne and online across Victoria and Australia. Serving Carlton, Fitzroy, Parkville, Brunswick, Richmond, and all of Melbourne via secure video call.

### Blog — Therapy, Anxiety, Depression & Wellbeing | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/
Articles on anxiety, depression, grief, OCD, psychoanalytic therapy, and the experience of seeking help, by Melbourne counsellor and psychotherapist Paul Reid.

### Burnout Is Not Just Tiredness: When to Seek Help | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/burnout/
Burnout goes beyond exhaustion. Learn the signs most people miss, why self-care isn't enough, and how online therapy can help you recover.

### Couples Therapy: What to Expect in Your First Session | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/couples-therapy-first-session/
Not sure what happens in couples therapy? This article walks through what the first session actually involves, addresses common fears, and explains how online couples therapy works in practice.

### Depression: More Than Sadness | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/depression-more-than-sadness/
Depression can look like many things — emptiness, exhaustion, irritability, a loss of interest in life. And it almost always has a story behind it.

### Dreams in Psychotherapy: What Your Dreams Might Be Telling You | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/dreams-in-psychotherapy/
Dreams are the most direct expression of the unconscious mind we have. Paying attention to them in therapy can open up dimensions of inner life that ordinary conversation cannot reach.

### Emotional Numbness: When You Can't Feel Anything | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/emotional-numbness/
Emotional numbness is not the absence of emotion — it is a form of protection. Understanding what it is and why it happens is the first step toward finding your way back.

### Financial Stress and Mental Health: How to Cope | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/financial-stress-mental-health/
Financial stress is harming Australian mental health. The cost-of-living crisis affects mind, body and relationships. Online therapy can help.

### What Happens in Your First Therapy Session | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/first-therapy-session/
Not sure what to expect from therapy? Here is an honest, practical account of what the first session actually involves — and what it does not.

### When Is It Time to Go Back to Therapy? | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/going-back-to-therapy/
Returning to therapy is not a sign that previous work failed. It is often a sign that you have grown, and that life has moved into new territory that calls for fresh support.

### Grief and Loss: Making Room for What Cannot Be Fixed | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/grief-and-loss/
Our culture is uncomfortable with grief. We want it to resolve, to lead somewhere, to have a lesson. Sometimes it doesn't. Sometimes it just is. Therapy gives it the space it needs.

### Grief That Gets Stuck: When Loss Doesn't Follow a Timeline | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/grief-that-gets-stuck/
Grief doesn't always resolve on its own or follow the stages we've been taught to expect. This article explores complicated and stuck grief, what causes it, and what therapy can offer.

### How to Choose a Therapist in Australia | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/how-to-choose-a-therapist/
Not sure how to choose a therapist? This practical guide covers qualifications, registration, therapy approaches, and what to ask before you start.

### Infidelity: Why It Happens and What Comes After | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/infidelity-why-it-happens/
Affairs are rarely just about sex. Explore why infidelity happens, what it means for both partners, and how therapy can help — whether the relationship continues or not.

### Why More Men Are Seeking Therapy in 2026 | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/men-seeking-therapy-2026/
More Australian men are seeking therapy in 2026 — but barriers remain. Explore what's driving the shift, what holds men back, and what therapy actually looks like.

### OCD and Intrusive Thoughts: Understanding the Cycle | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/ocd-and-intrusive-thoughts/
OCD is widely misunderstood. The intrusive thoughts at its heart are not evidence of dangerous desires — they're evidence of a mind working overtime to protect against them.

### Is Online Therapy as Effective as In-Person? | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/online-therapy-effectiveness/
Wondering if online therapy really works? Research shows it's as effective as in-person for most people. Here's what the evidence — and clinical experience — actually says.

### Online Therapy for Anxiety: What to Expect | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/online-therapy-for-anxiety/
Wondering what online anxiety therapy actually looks like? Here is what to expect, how it works, and why it is an effective option for many people in Australia.

### Pornography and Relationships: A Psychodynamic Perspective | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/pornography-and-relationships/
Problematic pornography use is rarely just about pornography. Understanding what's driving it — what it's doing for the person — is essential to working with it effectively.

### Procrastination Isn't Laziness | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/procrastination-isnt-laziness/
Procrastination is not about work ethic or willpower. It is about anxiety, perfectionism, and fear. Understanding what drives it changes how you approach it.

### The Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychotherapist | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/psychologist-vs-psychotherapist/
Confused about the different mental health professionals in Australia? This article breaks down psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors, and psychiatrists — registration, Medicare, and how to choose.

### Shame and Why We Avoid What We Need Most | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/shame-and-avoidance/
Shame is one of the most powerful barriers to seeking help — and one of the most common things people bring to therapy without naming it. Here's what it looks like and what therapy can do with it.

### How to Support a Partner Who's in Therapy | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/supporting-partner-in-therapy/
When your partner starts therapy, it can raise questions and bring up feelings for you too. Practical guidance on what to do, what to avoid, and when to consider your own support.

### Therapy After a Relationship Breakdown | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/therapy-after-relationship-breakdown/
Relationship breakdowns affect more than just the loss of a partner. Therapy can help you understand what happened and move forward — on your own terms.

### Therapy for Expats and Australians Living Abroad | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/therapy-for-expats/
Living overseas and struggling to find the right support? An Australian therapist online can work with you wherever you are in the world. Here is what to know.

### Understanding Anxiety: Why It Happens and What Helps | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/understanding-anxiety/
Anxiety is not a character flaw or a sign of weakness. It's the mind and body responding to perceived threat — and understanding that can be the first step toward changing it.

### Understanding Depression: More Than Just Sadness | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/understanding-depression/
Depression is more than feeling sad — it can look like numbness, withdrawal, irritability, or overwork. Learn what depression actually involves and how therapy helps.

### Understanding Pornography Addiction: When a Habit Becomes a Problem | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/understanding-pornography-addiction/
Pornography addiction is more common than many people admit. This article explores when porn use becomes compulsive, the signs to look for, and what therapy can offer — without the shame or moralising.

### What Does a Lacanian Psychoanalyst Actually Do? | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/what-is-lacanian-psychoanalysis/
Never heard of Lacan? That's fine. Here's what Lacanian psychoanalysis actually means in practice — in plain language, for real people.

### What Is Psychoanalytic Therapy (and How Is It Different)? | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/what-is-psychoanalytic-therapy/
A clear explanation of psychoanalytic therapy, how it differs from CBT and structured approaches, who it suits, and what sessions actually look like.

### What Is PTSD? A Psychotherapist's Perspective | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/what-is-ptsd/
PTSD is widely misunderstood. This article explains what PTSD actually is, how it presents beyond the stereotypes, what complex PTSD looks like, and what therapy for trauma genuinely involves.

### Why Therapy Feels Hard Sometimes | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/why-therapy-feels-hard/
Therapy can feel uncomfortable, confusing, or like it's making things worse before it gets better. Here's why that is often a sign the work is going somewhere real.

### Why Therapy Isn't Just for Crisis | Paul Reid Melbourne
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/blog/why-therapy-isnt-just-for-crisis/
You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. This article addresses the \

### Contact Paul Reid — Counsellor Melbourne | WhatsApp, Phone & Email
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/contact/
Contact Paul Reid for counselling and psychotherapy in Melbourne. WhatsApp: 0420 496 599. Email: paul@counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au. Practice at 96 Elgin Street, Carlton. Online sessions available.

### Couples Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid | $170 | All Relationships Welcome
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/couples-counselling/
Couples and relationship counselling with Paul Reid in Carlton, Melbourne. $170 per session. Communication, trust, infidelity, intimacy. All relationship types. Online and in-person.

### Depression Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid | Lacanian Psychoanalytic Approach
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/depression/
Depression counselling in Carlton, Melbourne with Paul Reid. Persistent depression, post-natal depression, and low mood. $120 per session. Online and in-person. No referral needed.

### Dreams & the Unconscious — Psychoanalytic Therapy Melbourne | Paul Reid
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/dreams/
Explore dreams and the unconscious in psychoanalytic therapy with Paul Reid in Melbourne. Lacanian approach to dream work. Online and in-person sessions.

### Eating Disorder Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/eating-disorders/
Eating disorder counselling in Melbourne with Paul Reid. Anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and disordered eating. Psychotherapeutic approach. $120 per session.

### FAQ — Therapy Questions Melbourne | Paul Reid Counselling & Psychotherapy
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/faq/
Common questions about online counselling and psychotherapy with Paul Reid. No referral needed. PACFA registered. Available across Australia.

### Therapy Fees Melbourne — Paul Reid | $120 Individual, $170 Couples | No Referral Needed
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/fees/
Individual counselling $120 per session. Couples counselling $170 per session. Lacanian psychoanalytic therapy fees negotiable. No referral needed. Book online with Paul Reid in Carlton, Melbourne.

### Grief & Loss Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/grief-and-loss/
Grief and loss counselling in Carlton, Melbourne with Paul Reid. Bereavement, anticipatory grief, ambiguous loss, disenfranchised grief. $120 per session. No referral needed.

### Individual Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid | $120 | PACFA Clinical Member
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/individual-counselling/
Individual counselling and psychotherapy with Paul Reid in Carlton, Melbourne. $120 per session. Person-centred and Lacanian psychoanalytic approach. Online and in-person. No referral needed.

### Infidelity Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid | Affair Recovery
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/infidelity/
Infidelity and affair recovery counselling in Carlton, Melbourne with Paul Reid. Rebuilding trust or navigating separation. $120 individual, $170 couples. No referral needed.

### Marriage Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid | Carlton Practice
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/marriage-counselling/
Marriage counselling in Carlton, Melbourne with Paul Reid. Communication, infidelity, intimacy, trust. $170 per session. Online and in-person. 15+ years experience.

### Missing Persons Grief Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid | Ambiguous Loss
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/missing-persons/
Counselling for the grief of missing persons and ambiguous loss in Melbourne with Paul Reid. $120 per session. Compassionate, specialist support. No referral needed.

### OCD Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid | Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Therapy
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/ocd/
OCD counselling and psychotherapy in Carlton, Melbourne with Paul Reid. Intrusive thoughts, compulsions, and the OCD cycle. $120 per session. No referral needed.

### Online Therapy Melbourne — Paul Reid | Secure Video Counselling
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/online-therapy/
Online counselling and psychotherapy via secure video call with Paul Reid. Available across Melbourne, Victoria, and Australia. Individual $120, couples $170. PACFA Clinical Member.

### Phobia Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid | Specific Phobia Therapy
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/phobias/
Phobia counselling and psychotherapy in Melbourne with Paul Reid. Specific phobias, agoraphobia, and fear-based anxiety. $120 per session. No referral needed.

### Pornography Addiction Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/pornography-addiction/
Internet pornography: from pleasure to problem. Pornography addiction counselling in Melbourne with Paul Reid. Psychoanalytic approach to compulsive pornography use. $120 per session.

### Lacanian Psychoanalytic Therapy Melbourne — Paul Reid | Deep Exploratory Work
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/psychoanalytic-therapy/
Lacanian psychoanalytic psychotherapy in Carlton, Melbourne with Paul Reid. Depth work exploring the unconscious, language, and long-standing patterns. Multiple sessions per week. Fees negotiable.

### Psychosomatic Issues Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/psychosomatic/
Counselling for psychosomatic issues and medically unexplained symptoms in Melbourne with Paul Reid. Lacanian psychoanalytic approach. $120 per session.

### Psychotic Disorders Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid | Schizophrenia & Psychosis
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/psychotic-disorders/
Counselling for psychotic disorders, schizophrenia, and psychosis in Melbourne with Paul Reid. Supportive therapy alongside psychiatric care. $120 per session.

### Relationship Issues Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/relationship-issues/
Relationship counselling in Carlton, Melbourne with Paul Reid. Communication breakdown, trust issues, emotional distance, attachment patterns. $120 individual, $170 couples.

### Mental Health Resources & Crisis Support Melbourne | Paul Reid
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/resources/
Australian mental health crisis helplines and resources. Lifeline 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636, Suicide Call Back Service. If in immediate danger call 000.

### Sexual Abuse Recovery Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/sexual-abuse/
Sexual abuse recovery counselling in Carlton, Melbourne with Paul Reid. Trauma-informed, compassionate support for survivors. $120 per session. No referral needed.

### Sexual Concerns Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/sexual-concerns/
Counselling for sexual concerns and difficulties in Melbourne with Paul Reid. Non-judgmental, confidential support. $120 per session. LGBTQIA+ affirming.

### Suicidal Ideation Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid | Compassionate Support
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/suicide/
Counselling for suicidal ideation and self-harm in Melbourne with Paul Reid. Compassionate, non-judgmental support. $120 per session. If in immediate danger, call 000.

### Testimonials — Paul Reid Counselling Melbourne | Verified Google Reviews
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/testimonials/
Read verified Google reviews and client testimonials for Paul Reid's counselling and psychotherapy practice in Carlton, Melbourne. 5-star reviews from long-term clients.

### Trauma & PTSD Counselling Melbourne — Paul Reid
URL: https://counsellingtherapymelbourne.com.au/trauma-ptsd/
Trauma and PTSD counselling in Carlton, Melbourne with Paul Reid. Single-incident and complex trauma. $120 per session. Online and in-person. No referral needed.