Therapy/Counselling
Sometimes life situations can be difficult to manage. Therapy /Counselling is a process of engaging with your psychologist to talk about and work through the situations that are affecting your life. Your psychologist helps you to clarify the issues, and increase self-awareness, explore options and develop strategies to better manage your circumstances.
Most people seeking counselling do not have a psychological disorder, but rather are seeking support to manage difficult circumstances. Some examples include relationship counselling, grief counselling, parenting support, stress management.
Assessment, Testing & Report Writing
Psychological assessments for children and adults, with or without psychometric testing, can be beneficial in providing a better understanding of what is occurring and can be used to ensure the most appropriate treatment can be chosen. They may also be used to assess for government funding, workplace applications or for forensic matters, amongst others. Our psychologists have access to a wide range of assessments and tests that can only be used by registered psychologists and can advise you if these may be beneficial. We also provide comprehensive reports as required.
We provide comprehensive psychological assessments in a wide range of applications, including:
mental health diagnosis to identify treatment
school support e.g.. learning or giftedness identification, recommendations and funding support
workplace or insurance assessments
to provide information to specialists regarding changes to cognition, mood or behaviour.
forensic purposes e.g. legal defense or sentencing support
to understand more about yourself and your own functioning
An assessment can evaluate a range of psychological abilities and identify areas of concern, such as:
intellectual capacity
measures of attention and memory
learning capacity strengths and weaknesses
personality strengths and difficulties and personality disorders
cognitive functioning
measures of mood
developmental difficulties
psychological injury
behavioural change
Our psychologists seek to provide the most accurate and comprehensive picture of the individual being assessed. Since accuracy and comprehensiveness are key, a good assessment involves:
a clinical interview
data collection and review eg. previous tests, completion of questionnaires by others
selection of and conducting of tests, scoring and interpretation
integration of all of the above and preparation of comprehensive report
a feedback session to report all findings and answer any questions
Psychological Treatment
Psychologist also assists in the diagnosis and treatment of psychological disorders. Examples of psychological disorders include despression, anxiety, post-traumatic disorder, substance use disorder, eating disorders and personality disorders,amongst others. Psychological treatments or interventions help you to better understand your own thoughts, feelings and behaviour, reduce or manage your symptoms, and learn to implement strategies to improve your quality life.
Coaching
Coaching is a scientifically-rooted approach to helping clients increase well-being, enhance and apply strengths, improve performance, and achieve their goals. Aligned with positive psychology approaches, coaching works from the premise that the client is seeking to improve their life, and identifying and removing the barriers that interfere with achieving improvement. Coaching can assist with life or performance goals, such as career or executive coaching.
When Counselling May Be Helpful
Counselling may be helpful when emotional, behavioural, or psychological challenges begin to affect your wellbeing, relationships, or day-to-day life.
Ongoing Worry or Anxiety
Persistent worry, racing thoughts, or feeling on edge, even when there is no clear reason.
Low Mood or Loss of Motivation
Feeling flat, disconnected, or losing interest in things you would usually enjoy.
Emotional Overwhelm
Strong emotions that feel difficult to manage, including frustration, sadness, or sudden mood changes.
Stress or Burnout
Feeling overwhelmed by work, study, or life demands, with little capacity to recover.
Relationship or Social Difficulties
Challenges in communication, conflict, or maintaining healthy relationships.
Difficulty with Focus or Impulsivity
Struggling with attention, organisation, or impulsive behaviour that impacts daily functioning.
Adjusting to Life Changes
Difficulty coping with transitions such as separation, loss, career changes, or major life events.
Recovering from Difficult Experiences
Ongoing distress following stressful, traumatic, or overwhelming situations.
If you're unsure whether what you're experiencing fits into one of these areas, that's okay - many concerns overlap, and we can help you make sense of what’s going on.
Common Concerns We Support
We support people across a range of emotional, behavioural and developmental concerns, including:
Emotional & Mood Disorders
Anxiety disorders (including separation, social, and generalised anxiety)
Depression and mood-related difficulties
Panic attacks and ongoing worry
Neurodevelopmental & Developmental Conditions
Autism spectrum and developmental differences
ADHD and executive functioning challenges
Communication and social development difficulties
Behavioural, Emotional & Habit-Based Challenges
Emotional regulation and anger management
Addictive or compulsive behaviours
Stress and overwhelm
Complex, Trauma & Body-Focused Conditions
Trauma and post-traumatic stress responses
Obsessive–compulsive experiences (OCD)
Eating and body image related disorders
Family, Life Changes & Adjustment
Family separation, divorce, and blended families
Grief and loss
Adjustment disorders and life transitions
Social, Relationship & Personality Factors
Social and relationship difficulties
Personality-related patterns impacting behaviour and relationships
What to Expect
The first session is focused on understanding what’s been happening for you. We’ll explore what feels difficult, what’s been impacting your day-to-day life, and what you’d like to get out of counselling.
Depending on the situation, this may involve meeting with you individually, as a couple, or with family members.
Ongoing sessions are supportive, structured, and paced to suit you. We focus on building understanding, developing practical strategies, and working towards meaningful change over time.
For children and adolescents, parents or caregivers may be involved throughout the process, with guidance and practical strategies to support progress between sessions. For adults and couples, sessions are tailored to your goals, whether that’s improving wellbeing, navigating challenges, or strengthening relationships.
Take the Next Step
We’re here to answer questions and help you determine whether counselling may be a good fit for you.
Support that meets you where you are
Whether you’re seeking clarity, treatment or personal growth, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.