Counselling, Mediation & Relationship Services in NSW

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We’re Relationship People

Relationships Australia NSW is a non-profit organisation specialising in counselling, mental health support, family mediation, workshops, and tailored support services across NSW.

For 75 years we've worked with people, couples, families and communities to help them make positive choices about their relationships and life situations, strengthen bonds, and manage conflict and change. No matter what your background, family structure, gender, age or sexual orientation is, we're here for you.

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We Provide Help in Challenging Times

We offer support to empower people to build and sustain relationships that are safe, respectful and strong. Driven by an understanding that relationships are at the heart of how we live as individuals and societies, and that they have the power to transform lives, our services include:

Counselling

A caring, safe and supportive space to talk through any difficulties or challenges in your relationships. For individuals, families, and couples.

Mediation

Also known as Family Dispute Resolution (FDR). Professional support to help with decision-making or communication if you're separating or divorcing.

Tailored Services

Services for specific challenges and individuals, from resilience training to trauma-specific support services and adoption support.

Online Courses

Self-guided online learning that you can access anytime, and anywhere. Build your skills at your own pace.

We’re Here Beside You Through it All

Choose a concern you may need support with below, to see the services we offer.

COMMUNICATION

CONFLICT

SEPARATION

Parenting

OLDER AUSTRALIANS

domestic + FAMILY violence

TRAUMA

MENTAL HEALTH

“Our family would not be in the shape we are now had we not had this experience and support. The Taking Responsibility course has changed the lives of our family for the better. It provided a positive, proactive pathway for us all to recover and rebuild our lives after horrific trauma.”

Taking Responsibility Participant

“The best thing was having a great counsellor who was able to help us navigate the difficulties we were facing as a family, and allow us to listen to each other and feel heard.”

Family Counselling Client

A baby's hand reaching around a person's shoulder.

“Working with the Child Consultant gave us a deeper understanding of what was happening for Samuel. He’s now seeing his dad again and communication between us is much less fraught. We’re shifting what we do and how we act so that things can be better for our son.”

Family Dispute Resolution Client

Relationships Are Part of Every Aspect of Our Lives

Services for Professionals

WORKPLACE WELLBEING

Relationships shape our experience of life, and work, both positively and negatively. Our suite of professional training workshops and services are designed to enhance employee wellbeing and organisational performance by supporting a mentally healthy and resilient workforce who can participate wholly at work.

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Services for Schools

TOGETHER AT SCHOOL

The relationships in a student’s life can influence their physical health, build self-esteem and assist them in developing a sense of belonging. Our School Programs teach professionals, students and their families to offer tailored programs and services to help children and young people achieve their full potential.

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Supporting Your Relationship Wellbeing

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From 10 December 2025, new national rules will prevent children under 16 from creating or keeping accounts on most major social media platforms. For many families, this change brings a mix of relief, uncertainty and, in some cases, real anxiety.

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