Counselling

What is Counselling?

Counselling is a form of 'talk therapy.' It's a process where individuals, couples, or families meet with trained professional counsellors to discuss issues and challenges they face in their lives.

Why Counselling?

Counselling provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for individuals to share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It's an opportunity to gain fresh perspectives, clarity, and work towards personal or relational goals.

The Professional Approach

Professional counselling is a collaborative relationship empowering individuals and groups to achieve mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. It involves evidence-based strategies to overcome personal obstacles and challenges.

How Counselling Helps

Counselling addresses a wide range of issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and more. It offers a private, secure environment to discuss sensitive matters that might be difficult to share with others.

The Counseling Process

During counselling, clients work with counsellors to set goals and navigate challenges. The process is client-centered, empowering you to make decisions with the support and guidance of your therapist.

Types of Counselling

Counsellors specialise in various areas, including relationships, career, family, trauma, addiction, and more. They employ different therapeutic approaches such as Behavioral, Cognitive, and Humanistic, among others.

Skills of a Counsellor

Effective counsellors are genuine, empathetic, and use evidence-based treatments. They continuously update their skills and may refer clients when necessary.

Finding a Counsellor

When seeking a counsellor, consider their expertise, session cost, and duration. Look for professionals who adhere to ethical standards and belong to recognised counselling associations such as the Australian Counselling Association.

Your well-being is important, and counselling can be a valuable step on your journey to personal growth and improved relationships. If you're seeking a therapist or counselling services, don't hesitate to contact us for guidance and support.

Still Have Questions?

If you're unsure about whether counselling is right for you or want to know what to expect in your first counselling session, feel free to reach out to us. We're here to help.

Person-Centerd approach

A therapeutic approach that is based on the principle that individuals have within them the capacity to find solutions to their problems, and are the expert on their own experiences, feelings and thoughts.

Solution Focused therapy

Is a goal-oriented and brief form of therapy that focuses on identifying and building solutions rather than dwelling on problems. It is based on the belief that clients already possess the strengths and resources needed to create positive change in their lives.

Cognitive Behaviour therapy

Is a widely used therapeutic approach that focuses on the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It is based on the premise that our thoughts influence our feelings and actions, and by changing our thoughts, we can positively impact our well-being. cognitive therapy, the focus is on what people think rather than what they do.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and engaged in the present moment, observing thoughts, emotions, and sensations without judgment or attachment.

Positive Psychology & Coaching

A coach, works collaboratively with individuals to help them achieve their goals, unlock their potential, and create positive change in their lives.

Acceptance & Commitment

Combines mindfulness and behavioral strategies to help individuals develop psychological flexibility and make meaningful changes in their lives. ACT is based on the premise that suffering arises from attempting to control or avoid unwanted thoughts, emotions, and experiences.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Is a therapy approach that helps individuals regulate emotions, tolerate distress, improve relationships, and cultivate mindfulness. DBT emphasizes a balance between acceptance and change, and involves both individual therapy and group skills training.

Play therapy

Is a form of therapy specifically designed for children that utilises play as a means of communication and healing. Children naturally engage in play to express themselves and make sense of their experiences, and freely explore their thoughts, emotions, and challenges through play.

Nature therapy/ Ecotherapy

A therapeutic approach which involves doing a range of therapies in nature.

Animal Assisted Therapy

An innovative approach to clinical practice where clients are invited into safe relational experiences with animals to assist therapeutic goals.

Motivational Interviewing

Is a counseling approach that aims to facilitate behavior change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. It is a collaborative and client-centered method that recognizes that individuals may have mixed feelings or conflicting motivations about changing their behaviour

Group therapy

Is a therapeutic approach where a small group of individuals with similar concerns or goals come together to support and learn from one another under the guidance of a trained therapist.