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Breathwork in Melbourne: calm your anxiety without crossing town
In Melbourne, the hardest part often isn't finding help, it's getting there: the traffic, the waitlists, the tiredness. I work only online, with you at home, using an approach built around anxiety.
- ✓ 100% online
- ✓ 90-min sessions
- ✓ Melbourne time
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In short
- 17.4% of Victorians aged 16 to 85 had an anxiety disorder in the past 12 months.
- Almost 1 in 3 psychologists surveyed couldn't take on new clients, and half reported waitlists of 2 to 4 months.
- The average Melbourne worker spends over an hour a day commuting.
- Sessions are online, 90 minutes, $150 AUD: no travel, no waiting room.
Anxiety in Victoria in numbers
Anxiety is common across Victoria. In a city of 5.4 million, what runs short is time and access to care.
17.4%
of Victorians aged 16 to 85 had an anxiety disorder in the past 12 months, about 1 in 6
ABS, National Study of Mental Health and Wellbeing 2020–22 · Victoria
31%
of psychologists surveyed couldn't take on new clients; 49% reported waitlists of 2 to 4 months
Australian Psychological Society, member poll, July 2024 · Australia
33 min
average one-way commute for Melbourne workers, more than an hour a day for the return trip
BITRE, Lengthy commutes in Australia (HILDA data), 2016
5.4 million
people live in Greater Melbourne (June 2025)
ABS, Regional population 2024–25
Put together, these numbers describe something very Melbourne: long days, a drive or a tram ride on either side of every appointment, and months on a waitlist before being seen.
Waiting for care in Melbourne? What you can do now
You don't have to sit with your anxiety until the first appointment. A few steps can be taken this week.
- See your GP about a Mental Health Treatment Plan. It gives access to Medicare-subsidised sessions with a psychologist.
- Look up Victoria's Mental Health and Wellbeing Locals. They offer free support for adults. If none is open near you yet, Partners in Wellbeing takes calls on 1300 375 330, weekdays from 9am to 5pm.
- Call Medicare Mental Health on 1800 595 212 to be pointed to services in your area.
- Learn one breathing tool you can use every day. The one-minute exercise is a good start.
- Add guided breathwork alongside. It works on the body, where talking alone often struggles to reach.
Why online when you live in Melbourne
Because after a session that brings emotions up, staying home beats getting back on the Monash or a crowded tram.
A breathwork session can release a lot: tears, trembling, deep tiredness. Online, you're lying down at home, the session starts on time, and once it's over you stay in your own calm space instead of pulling yourself together in traffic. You pick an evening slot that suits you, without adding an hour of travel to your day.
Quick quiz · Is breathwork right for you?
How often do you feel anxious or on edge?
Where do you feel it most?
How do you sleep?
What have you tried so far?
Does any of these apply to you: pregnancy, epilepsy, a heart condition, glaucoma or a severe psychiatric condition?
Your body is carrying a lot.
When anxiety lives in your chest, your stomach and your nights, thinking your way out of it rarely works. Breathwork works directly on the nervous system, which is exactly where you feel stuck. Let's talk about it in a free 30-minute call.
Book my free callBreathwork could really help you.
Your anxiety shows up often enough to wear you down, and your body is part of it. A few guided sessions can give you a way to calm it on your own. Start with a free 30-minute call.
Book my free callYou're managing well.
Your anxiety seems occasional. A short daily breathing practice may be all you need, so start with the one-minute exercise. If things change, the free call is always there.
Try the 1-minute exerciseCheck with your doctor first.
Some conditions make intense breathing practices unsuitable. Talk to your GP before any breathwork session. You can still book the free call: I'll tell you honestly whether it's a good idea for you.
Book my free call5 questions, 30 seconds. A starting point, not a medical diagnosis.
How a session works from home
- A free 30-minute call. You tell me about your anxiety, and I tell you honestly whether breathwork can help.
- A 90-minute session by video. We talk first, then you breathe lying down, headphones on, while I guide you. We finish with time to integrate.
- Exercises for afterwards. You leave with short breathing practices to use on your own when anxiety rises.
Pricing, wherever you are
Sessions are online only, so the price is the same in Melbourne as anywhere else in Australia.
| Option | Price | Per session |
|---|---|---|
| First session (90 min) | $150 AUD | $150 |
| 3 sessions | $390 AUD | $130 |
| 5 sessions | $650 AUD | $130 |
| Transformation program (12 sessions), with support between sessions | $1,500 AUD | $125 |
What the women I've worked with say
“Helped reduce anxiety, physical and mental well-being”Valérie, online client
“I feel aligned, good in my life and with my decisions”Alizée, online client
“A sense of well-being that settles in, I feel incredibly good”Manon, online client
Breathwork in Melbourne: your questions
Where can I do breathwork in Melbourne if I struggle with anxiety?
At home. For long-standing anxiety, what matters most is a one-on-one, regular practice in a place where you feel safe. Online, you keep that setting without adding a trip across Melbourne to your day. The first 30-minute call is free, so you can see whether the approach suits you.
I'm on a psychologist's waitlist. Can I start breathwork now?
Yes, as long as none of the contraindications apply to you. Breathwork doesn't replace the care you're waiting for, but it can give you practical tools to calm your nervous system in the meantime. Tell your GP or psychologist you're doing it.
How much does an online breathwork session cost?
A first 90-minute session is $150 AUD. Packs bring the price down: $390 for 3 sessions ($130 each), $650 for 5 ($130 each), and $1,500 for the 12-session Transformation program with support between sessions. The 30-minute discovery call is free. See pricing.
Is online breathwork as effective as in person?
For anxiety work, yes in the vast majority of cases: the session relies on your breath and on the voice guiding you, not on physical contact. You lie down at home with headphones on, and you don't have to drive or catch a tram home after a session that brought emotions up.
Does breathwork have side effects?
During a session it is common to feel tingling in the hands or around the mouth, light-headedness, emotions coming up, then deep tiredness that evening. It passes, which is why the session is guided from start to finish. Breathwork is not recommended if you have cardiovascular conditions, epilepsy, glaucoma, severe psychiatric conditions, or if you are pregnant.
If you're not okay right now
Breathwork is not a crisis service. If you are in distress or having thoughts of suicide, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (free, 24/7). In an emergency, call 000. In Victoria, SuicideLine Victoria is available 24/7 on 1300 651 251. For ongoing psychological care, start with your GP.
Breathwork & anxiety coach · trauma-informed breathwork certification, NLP certification · 150+ women supported over 5 years, in one-on-one online sessions only. Page updated 8 October 2026.
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