Child, Adolescent & Family Counselling
"While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about" - Angela Schwindt
Little, and not-so-little-anymore - humans are very sensitive to changes around them. Sometimes, when they feel unsure, confused or overwhelmed with the process of growing up, making friends or being confronted by something they don't understand, they need extra emotional support and time to explore their experiences.
As professional counsellors with training in child and adolescent mental health, we can help your child, no matter if they are 5 or 15, to feel understood and process difficult emotions.
Common issues we can help your child with
- Stress at home
- Understanding their emotions
- Growing up and changes in their body
- Transition through separation or divorce of the parents
- New baby arrival and adjustment to this change
- Just a safe space to talk and be yourself
Meet John,
our Child and Youth Counsellor
Children like to learn and be challenged, and importantly, need to be taken in earnest and feel acknowledged and nurtured. To that end, I aim to make therapy an engaging experience through not just the usual evidence-based methods, but creativity, humour, and genuine curiosity about you child’s interests, how they learn, and their aspirations. I sit with you as an ally regardless of how challenging the experience may be. I work with clients aged 10 years and older, and help with concerns such as bullying, mood problems, self-esteem, identity, life changes (including grief), family stress, and social skills.
MY QUALIFICATIONS
I hold a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences and a Graduate Diploma of Counselling, and
am accredited by the Australian Counselling Association.
Meet Mindy,
our Family Counsellor
I have twenty years of experience helping people heal, grow, and create stronger relationships. I provide a warm, collaborative, and non-judgemental space where clients can feel safe to process difficult experiences, rebuild trust, strengthen relationships, and develop practical tools for resilience and growth. My approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, compassion, and a focus on helping clients understand themselves and their relationships, so they can move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.
MY QUALIFICATIONS
I hold a Master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy with honours, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology & Youth Services with honours. I am EMDR-trained in trauma and emotional regulation, and a Gottman couples therapist, with additional training in trauma, affairs, and new-parent transitions.
Location
We are privately located in a newly refurbished space in Mornington. We operate four counselling rooms and hope our clients of all ages enjoy the personal and comfortable feel of our practice.
Get Help.
To book your session or enquire about availability outside the usual hours, please complete the form below.
Or call/text now +61499231178
Unit 1/20 Carbine Way, Mornington VIC 3931