Dianne Hogan

Dianne Hogan is an accomplished counsellor with many years of experience supporting children, adults, couples and families presenting with a wide range of concerns. She is registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA). She is committed to providing a highly supportive experience where clients can process difficult experiences and move towards growth and recovery. Her deep connection to rural communities, combined with her professional expertise, enables her to provide practical, empathetic, and culturally responsive care tailored to each person's needs.

Dianne believes that everyone has the inner strength and capacity to grow and develop, and that sometimes we simply need additional support to reconnect with that strength. Dianne’s services create an opportunity where clients can explore pain, trauma, grief, and life's challenges at a pace that feels comfortable and appropriate for them. Dianne encourages clients to discover new and creative pathways towards growth, emotional processing, and positive change, with a strong focus on psychological health and improved relationships. She recognises that every individual's journey is unique and works collaboratively with clients to develop a therapeutic approach that reflects their personal goals, strengths, and needs. Having lived and worked in rural Victoria throughout her life, Dianne understands the unique challenges faced by rural individuals and families, particularly when it comes to accessing quality mental health care and therapeutic support. 

Each counselling session is tailored in partnership with the client and draws on an integrated, client-centred approach. Dianne incorporates a range of evidence-based and contemporary therapeutic modalities, including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), Strengths-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based approaches, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Schema Therapy, and Creative Therapies. Counselling with Dianne is a rewarding and transformative experience, offering opportunities for greater self-awareness, resilience, and connection.