COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY MELBOURNE
About Heart Connect Counselling
Formerly known as Headstrong, Heart Connect Counselling is the rebranded and revitalised practice led by Michael Zoupa, in collaboration with Emmal Naiun and a dedicated team of therapists and coaches. We’re here to guide you toward healing, growth, and empowerment.
Using evidence-based techniques, cognitive strategies, and somatic healing practices, we’re committed to helping you overcome challenges and create a more balanced, fulfilling life.
OUR TEAM
MEET OUR THERAPISTS
Meet our team of compassionate therapists, dedicated to supporting your journey toward well-being. With expertise in counselling, relationships, resilience, and mindfulness practices like QiGong, we offer personalised care in a warm, collaborative environment.
Let us help you feel heard, valued, and empowered to achieve your goals.
COUNSELLOR & PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Michael Zoupa
Michael Zoupa is passionate about guiding individuals on their journey toward a fulfilling and empowered life. Through a unique blend of evidence-based techniques, cognitive skills, and somatic healing practices like QiGong, Michael helps clients overcome challenges and reconnect with their inner strength.
With a focus on fostering self-compassion, clarity, and resilience, Michael works collaboratively to help clients rediscover peace amidst life’s chaos, reignite joy in their work, and cultivate deeper, more meaningful relationships. His holistic approach encourages balance, purpose, and lasting transformation.
COUNSELLOR
Emmal Naiun
Emmal Naiun is a dedicated counsellor committed to supporting individuals through personal growth, healing, and self-discovery. With a safe, non-judgmental approach, Emmal helps clients explore their thoughts and emotions while empowering them to navigate life’s challenges. Using a blend of evidence-based therapies, including CBT, EFT, ACT, and mindfulness, Emmal tailors their approach to meet each person’s unique needs and goals, fostering meaningful and lasting change.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
WE SPECIALISE IN
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Rediscover harmony and connection in your relationships. Our tailored sessions help you navigate conflicts, improve communication, and build stronger, healthier bonds with your loved ones.
2
Understand and heal attachment patterns that impact your relationships. Develop secure connections and foster meaningful, lasting bonds with personalised support.
3
Heal from past traumas and break free from the weight of depression and anxiety. With evidence-based therapies, you'll gain tools to manage triggers, build resilience, and restore balance for a brighter future.
4
Domestic
Violence Support
Find safety, healing, and empowerment after domestic violence. We provide a compassionate space to process your experiences, rebuild your confidence, and create a path toward a secure and fulfilling life.
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Resilience, Self-Esteem &
Confidence Building
Boost your self-worth and embrace your full potential. Our sessions focus on overcoming self-doubt, fostering inner confidence, and building resilience to empower lasting change.
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Qi Gong &
Somatic Regulation
Restore balance through mindful movement and breathwork. Qi Gong and somatic practices help calm the mind, regulate emotions, and enhance overall well-being.
Going through a divorce was one of the hardest things I’ve ever experienced. I felt overwhelmed with grief, guilt, and uncertainty about the future. Talking to Michael and Emmal helped me process my emotions, rebuild my self-worth, and find a sense of stability again. Their support gave me the strength to heal and move forward with confidence. I’ve learned that endings can also be new beginnings, and I’m finally starting to embrace this new chapter of my life with hope.
Alex, Melbourne
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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
