Is counselling right for me?

Sometimes we all need some extra support and guidance to help find ways to move forward. Counselling can offer you practical tools and strategies to help you overcome challenges and look at things from a different perspective. Our counselling services are welcoming, non-judgemental and suitable for individuals, couples, and families. If you are in crisis, experiencing domestic or family violence, or have made the decision to separate, we have additional services that we can offer to give you the best support.

What qualifications do your counsellors have?

Our counsellors have a diverse range of skills, qualifications, and relevant industry training. While professional backgrounds often range from psychology to social or casework, all our counsellors need to have a Bachelors degree or higher, with additional counselling-specific training.

Can I request a counsellor with specialist training in a specific method?

During the Client Intake process, our team will ask you specific questions to help connect you with programs or services that we believe will be best for your situation. Our counsellors have experience and ongoing training in a variety of counselling models and methods, and will work with you to determine the best approach for your particular needs.

Can I request a specific counsellor for my sessions?

Yes, we will do our best to accommodate your request to meet with the counsellor of your choice. However, we can’t always guarantee you will see your preferred counsellor, as they may already be booked out and unable to accept new bookings.

Can I speak with a counsellor prior to the session to check if they are a good fit?

Unfortunately, it isn’t possible to speak with your counsellor prior to the sessions, due to their schedules. However, our client services team can help you with your enquiries, and make notes for your counsellor to refer to during your first appointment.

Do I get the same counsellor every time?

Yes – after your first session with a particular counsellor, you’ll continue to see the same counsellor for your follow-up sessions as well.

Can you talk to my partner to help convince them to come to counselling?

To respect the privacy of all of our clients, we are unable to call your partner directly to request that they attend counselling. If they’re looking for further information, more clarity, or want to discuss their concerns about coming to counselling, they are more than welcome to call us directly. We’ll be happy to speak to them confidentially and answer any questions they have.

Do you provide counselling services for children?

Children under the age of 18 can attend Family Counselling or Adolescent Family Therapy sessions with their parents or carers. We can’t provide individual counselling sessions for children under the age of 18 years.

Do I need a referral from a GP or other healthcare professional to see a counsellor?

No – while we welcome referrals from healthcare professionals and GPs for many of our services, a referral for counselling isn’t required.

Do you provide mental health assessments?

We don’t provide mental health assessments or diagnoses for any mental illnesses. However, this is something that most GPs can provide, so we encourage you to speak to your doctor or healthcare provider. They may then refer you to one of our services for further support. Find out more about mental health assessments here .

輔導

家庭暴力諮詢

我們都有權感到安全。邁出與某人談論家庭暴力的第一步可能會讓人感到矛盾和不知所措。在 Relationships Australia NSW，我們為受害者提供富有同情心、理解和保密的家庭暴力支持。

現在諮詢

概述

為誰而設

我們支持遭受家庭暴力的成年人、年輕人和兒童，無論他們的經歷是持續的、最近發生的還是幾年前發生的。

我們如何提供幫助

我們的輔導員會在您準備好時為您提供暢談經歷的空間，目的是在您前進的過程中重拾信心。

期待什麼

我們的預約可以面對面或在線進行，持續 60 到 90 分鐘。您的輔導員將與您一起確定您需要多少個療程。

那些經歷過家庭暴力的人通常會經歷：

我們認識到每個人的經歷都是不同的。我們經驗豐富的顧問將與您一起確定適合您獨特情況的定制方法。

身體或性暴力

強制控制和操縱

情感和言語虐待

羞辱或社會孤立

財政控制

騷擾、跟踪和監視

煤氣燈

你會帶走什麼：

如果需要，制定退出計劃，以幫助您安全地離開這段關係

如果您是父母，請學習如何在困難時期支持您的孩子

開始克服過去的創傷

學習應對工具以幫助管理壓力

重拾自信和自尊

學習如何應對未來的負面行為

Domestic Violence Counselling client testimonial

“我感到被傾聽、被理解，而且我並沒有發瘋……我希望每個遭受家庭暴力的人都能獲得這門課程和相關的支持服務並從中受益。”

- 家庭暴力諮詢客戶

“Relationships Australia NSW 最好的一點是，有多種服務（個人諮詢、分居父母關係計劃、家庭糾紛解決）相互關聯，很高興在一個地方找到所有內容。沒有 Relationships Australia 及其員工，我就不會成為今天的我。在我的輔導員的支持下逃脫了家庭暴力，也許我不會再在這裡回答這個問題了。”

- 家庭暴力諮詢客戶