Counselling (Psychology)

Counselling supports children to understand their emotions, behaviour, and relationships.

We provide psychologist-led support that helps children make sense of their experiences and build skills to cope with everyday challenges.

We support children with:

understanding their feelings and experiences
managing emotions such as anxiety, frustration, or sadness
building confidence and self-esteem
navigating friendships and relationships
adjusting to changes, transitions, or life events
understanding themselves, including their neurotype
developing skills to understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviour

Age Ranges

Support is offered across different age ranges depending on the type of service:

Younger Children (0-7 years)

parent and caregiver training courses

Older Children (7-15 years)

1:1 counselling
parent and caregiver training courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral?
No. You do not need a referral to access counselling.

Can counselling be funded through the NDIS?
Sometimes. Counselling may be funded through the NDIS depending on your child’s plan and goals.

Are Medicare rebates available?
Not at this stage, as all of our psychologists are provisional psychologists. We hope to offer this in the future.

What is the difference between counselling and behaviour support?
Counselling focuses on helping children understand their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, and develop strategies to cope with challenges. Behaviour support focuses on understanding behaviour and making practical changes across environments to better support a child’s needs. Some children may benefit from both supports.

What will sessions look like?
Sessions are adapted to suit each child’s age and needs. This may include talking, play-based activities, or more structured approaches depending on what is most helpful.

What if my child doesn’t want to talk?
That’s okay. Sessions are adapted to suit your child’s comfort level. This may include play-based activities, drawing, or other ways of expressing themselves, not just talking.

Will parents be involved?
Yes. Parents and carers are an important part of the process. This may include sharing strategies, regular check-ins, or joint sessions where appropriate.

Will my child’s sessions be shared with me?
We aim to balance your child’s privacy with keeping you informed. This means we will share general themes and strategies, while also creating a safe space for your child to talk openly. We will always involve you if there are concerns about safety or wellbeing.

Is counselling only for serious problems?
No. Counselling can support a wide range of challenges, from everyday difficulties to more complex needs. Many families seek support early to help children build skills and confidence.

Can counselling help my child understand their neurotype?
Yes. Counselling can support children to understand themselves in a way that is age-appropriate and respectful. This may include exploring strengths, differences, and how their brain works, to support confidence and self-understanding.