Category: Domestic & Family Violence
Fees & Bookings
Counselling Fees
Fees We accept referrals from all professionals, plus we accept self referrals! No mental health plans are required as counselling sessions are unlimited. Concession rates for health care card holders, low income earners, high school students and for full-time tertiary students is available. Sixty minute counselling session fees $90.00 – full cost $50.00 – concession or low income earners… Continue reading Counselling Fees
What is LGBT Counselling
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) individuals seek counseling for help with the many of the same clinical and life issues as heterosexuals – depression, anxiety, grief, couple’s therapy, work stress, etc. Many issues may appear to have little to do with sexual or gender orientation while others may be intimately connected to the LGBT… Continue reading What is LGBT Counselling
Mindfulness – It is not a religion!
Mindfulness is not a religion, it is a path of transformation. Mindfulness is about returning to the moment and by practicing mindfulness, it can help you cope with everyday life and deal with difficult issues. What are the benefits of Mindfulness Mindfulness is paying full attention to what is going on in you and outside… Continue reading Mindfulness – It is not a religion!
Stop being a people pleaser!
Are you a people pleaser? Can you say “No” when you need to? Do you feel frustrated in your relationships with family, friends or partners? People pleasers are the nicest and most helpful people you can know. They never say “no.” You can always rely on them when you need to ask for a favour. You… Continue reading Stop being a people pleaser!
Benefits of Walk and Talk Therapy
Women Assist Counselling offers walk and talk therapy. Combining rhythmic movement with talking therapy. It’s very similar to traditional counselling, except you are walking while you are talking about issues. I have found that bringing a little bit of movement enriches the counselling session and can also be meditative. Three key reasons for combining walking and… Continue reading Benefits of Walk and Talk Therapy
Thriving after Surviving Abuse & Trauma
Break the silence! 10 people who speak, make more noise than 10,000 people who are silent. At Women Assist Counselling, we want to raise awareness about thriving after surviving abuse and psychological trauma. Breaking free from being a victim and the positive healing effects that talking therapy has for those who have been abused. If… Continue reading Thriving after Surviving Abuse & Trauma
Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
Violence against women is a significant human rights issue in Victoria. All women have a right to safety in homes, schools, at work and on the streets. During the month of May, Women Assist Counselling will be actively involved in raising community awareness of domestic and family violence. Support is available to those affected. Our… Continue reading Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.
Coping With Family Stress Over Easter
Family gatherings can often be wrought with anxiety, stress, and family blowouts for many of us. If family gatherings have you reaching for yet another glass of wine, eating an entire cake and you need a week of solitary confinement to recover, this post is for you. Entertaining, and being the host. This is the number… Continue reading Coping With Family Stress Over Easter