Individual Counselling

For children, adolescents and adults ages 3 to 30.

Do you find yourself often feeling stressed, overwhelmed or worried?

Have you experienced the birth of a new baby, separation, or the loss of a loved one?

Does poor self-esteem stop you from living a full life?

Are you looking to increase your positive coping skills?

Counselling Can Support You In Many Ways:

• Overwhelming emotions.

• Anxiety and Depression.

• Grief and loss.

• Relationship Stress.

• Workplace conflict and difficulties.

• Self-harm.

• Substance misuse.

• Bi-Polar Disorder.

• Borderline Personality Disorder.

• ADHD.

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it”: Brené Brown.

Counselling is supportive, safe and non-judgmental.

If you’re looking to improve your quality of life, regain a sense of control, or reconnect with your body, Counselling is for you.

The focus of individual therapy is to build trust, so that you, or your child, can explore any of life’s challenges.

Counselling is directed by you and occurs at your pace. You will receive a personalised treatment plan, using a range of evidence-based strategies.

What evidence-based strategies do you use?

• Trauma-Focused Therapy: Specifically designed for helping individuals who have experienced trauma.

• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing): Healing from trauma and distressing memories.

• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy: Identifying and changing negative thought patterns.

• Person-Centred Therapy: Creating a non-judgmental, empathetic and accepting environment.

• Psychodynamic Therapy: Linking unconscious thoughts to past experiences.

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: A goal-directed and short-term approach.

• Narrative Therapy: Reshaping and re-writing your story.

• Art Therapy: A creative way to express feelings and explore issues.

• Play Therapy: Using children’s natural form of communication.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Helping to accept difficult emotions and thoughts.

Is everything I say confidential?

The content of therapy sessions is almost always kept confidential, for adults and children. However, if there are risks to the safety of a child, or a Subpoena is served, confidentiality may be breached. If this is relevant, you will be made aware and involved in the process.

Can I use my Mental Health Care Plan?

Yes, Mental Health Accredited Social Worker’s can accept Mental Health Care Plans from your GP. It is important to talk to your GP about your (or your child’s) eligibility, in order to claim the $82 Medicare rebate.

Is Counselling suited to teens?

Absolutely! Counselling is offered to men, women, and children under the age of 30 irrespective of backgrounds, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientation, or religion.

How often should I attend?

Everyone’s needs are different, however sessions are typically weekly, or fortnightly.

How long will I need to come to Counselling?

Some people see progress in a few sessions, while others may need longer-term therapy. You can discuss timelines, frequency and goals during the first session.

Find clarity, heal and grow.