How Can Counselling Help Me?
Are you or a loved one dealing with a bully at school or work?
Are you struggling to understand and accept a traumatic childhood experience?
Are you a parent with a special needs child who needs a support system?
If you answered yes to one of the questions above or are struggling with other difficulties, counselling can help you cope. A counsellor is a mental health professional who encourages you to talk about your feelings in order to rediscover hope, implement new strategies, and create lasting change. Counselling may be helpful if you’re facing financial stress, domestic violence, divorce, or mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or stress.
The Importance of an Individualised Approach
Each counsellor takes a unique approach in their practice. They may work with individuals, couples, families, and groups. It’s important to find someone who makes you feel comfortable and can adequately address your concerns. You want a counsellor who encourages you as you discuss traumatic events or daily stressors and helps you see solutions that you didn’t previously consider.
To find a counsellor, talk to your G.P. or doctor about your struggles and ask for a referral. In Australia, you don’t need any special qualifications or training to be a counsellor, although most professionals complete specific schooling related to their specialities. You can check your counsellor’s qualifications with a website like the Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. You can also find a counsellor in your local area through the following organisations:
Fees are typically set by the counsellor. The cost will vary based on the length and number of sessions you schedule. Free or low-cost options may be available through community centres, charities, and religious organisations.
About Salt Counselling
At Salt Counselling, I am proud to offer professional and compassionate counselling for both teens and adults. With over 20 years of experience as a social worker, I have worked in both government and the not for profit sectors. Using a Rogerian approach (i.e. unconditional positive regard), I like to offer a gentle touch with psychoeducation, allowing my patients to explore and reveal layers as they respond to my questions.
I enjoy working with individuals who have had tricky or traumatic childhoods. I also love counselling parents or caregivers of children with special needs, as I believe this work is one of the most complex parentings roles and often goes unseen in the community. I aim to support my patients as they move past life challenges and reconnect with their hopes and dreams.
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If you or a loved one is in immediate danger, call triple zero (000). If you need to talk to someone, consider calling one of the helplines noted below, which are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Lifeline, for anyone having a personal crisis: Call 13 11 14 or chat online.
Suicide Call Back Service, for anyone considering suicide: Call 1 300 659 467.
Beyond Blue, for anyone struggling with depression or anxiety: Call 1 300 22 4636 or chat line.