My name is John Zavaglia, Registered Mental Health Therapist and Counsellor. My therapy focuses on building emotional intelligence, bolstering resilience, supporting anxiety disorders, depression & PTSD.
Whether male or female, If you suffer from anxiety, perhaps depressed, developed a phobia, an addiction or affected by trauma, I can help.
Show more
7 customer reviews
Jian
Therapist
John is phenomenal with what he does! I am so thankful for the service and support, to say the least!
Initially, I have personally found it hard to approach therapy because finding the "right" therapist (per say) that would best serve my needs is a prevalent reality.
However, finding John and being able to glean from the quality of his work and expertise, reshaped my views on therapy being less threatening and stammering. Rather through my experience, John approached the treatment modality through passion and servanthood, which allowed me to confront the depth of therapy in a sufficiently digestible way that caters to my capacity.
I cannot string together the best words to describe my gratitude for everything John has offered and walked through with me. I have discovered so many practical tools, knowledge, and aspects about myself that I can confidently say have helped increase (and continue to increase) my emotional intelligence.
More...
Calvin
Therapist
I highly recommend this company and John's excellent service.
I had sessions with John for a a couple of months, and I feel I have gained a lot of skills and progress in handling the issues I asked him to help me with.
He helped me learn practical ways to help with the addictions and problems I told him of, and helped me understand how my mind works and how I can manage it to overcome the roadblocks that made it difficult for me to do by myself.
I cannot thank him enough for the impact his advice has on my new attitude to life!
More...
Neha
I felt welcomed and safe from the very first session. John creates an incredibly supportive environment that encourages open dialogue.
The tools and techniques I learned have been invaluable. I've noticed significant improvements in my mental well-being.
John approaches every session with compassion and understanding, making it easy to share my thoughts and feelings.
Highly recommend John to anyone seeking support. His expertise and genuine care make a world of difference.
More...
Brendan Chippendale
John is skilled in treating anxiety, depression, grief, and addiction, helping clients overcome public speaking and social phobias with compassion. He volunteers with the National Association of Loss and Grief NSW, showing his dedication to those in need. Through Mind Life, he shares practical mental health advice, drawing on philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience. His commitment to his work makes him a trusted and highly recommended mental health professional. More...
Barbara
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
John goes above and beyond. He is incredibly resourceful and knowledgeable. He’s always willing to address all my concerns and guide me in a way that really fits my personality.
His tact and kindness, combined with just the right amount of push, have made all the difference for me. He constantly adjusts his strategies to meet my needs and ensure progress.
I used to feel lonely, depressed, and anxious, tired of trying different types of therapy without results and losing hope. Today, I see myself in a completely different place, looking forward to what’s coming. John has truly helped me transform my life. I cannot recommend him enough for his dedication, kindness, and ability to bring about real change.
More...
Cathy C
"After my session with you my mood and thoughts certainly turned right around. I felt suddenly validated as a person again and supported to a level never received before in any cognitive psychotherapy I have had over many years". Cathy
Deborah
“I learned so much more about myself & John enlightened me that I did have the ability to overcome adversity….I didn't understand where I was in my life, but with John’s guidance, his ability to actively listen, I possessed the courage to start making decisions. Living life is not easy, and John provided me the strategies and the tools to move forward.” - Deborah More...
What do you love most about your job?
What I love about offering counselling is being able to enrich peoples lives by being able to listen and provide an insight that perhaps they may not have realised. Mind Life can help you by providing options you thought were beyond your reach.
What inspired you to start your own business?
As a service professional for over 30 years it is my DNA to serve people and via therapy I am achieving this in my ultimate level.
Why should our clients choose you?
Clients should choose me as I can offer the ultimate value as a therapist. I give my clients something to take away each session, starting from the first. I offer a platform to help my clients understand themselves by giving insights to how our minds and bodies work so we can make better sense of our thinking and determine solutions to our problems.
My therapy style is adaptive and can serve people who are struggling with anxiety, phobias, depression, as well as grief and addiction. In addition I provide services that benefit men's health, and focus in male specific issues including depression, anxiety and addiction.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
All of my sessions are conducted remotely via zoom (Google Meet) or phone call. This offers my clients the convenience of being at a place they are comfortable with. I also provide services after hours during week nights and weekends.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
All of my sessions are conducted remotely via zoom (Google Meet) or phone call.
Counselling
Are you feeling an overwhelming sense of sadness, guilt & shame ruminating about the past? These feelings are not as unusual as you think, and you do have the potential to change the way you think about the hardships you are facing.
I am a mental health counsellor and I specialise in helping people with depression. You may have lost all purpose and not sure where to go. You maybe anxious, addicted or lost someone or an aspect of life that overwhelms you.
I can help you to determine meaning in your life again, and fill the voids you are experiencing, joining you to understand the depths of your emotions. You may not realise it now but you do have strengths and I will help you realilse these and provide insights & solutions you may have felt were beyond reach. This is how Mind Life can help you, make the call to "Untangle your Mind".
