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Counselling

Improve your mental wellbeing & work through issues.

Affordable and confidential counselling for people of all ages. We work with individuals, families and couples from all cultural and religious backgrounds.

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When you or a loved one is going through a tough time, it’s okay to ask for help.

CCV provides compassionate and confidential counselling services, tailoring support to your needs. We help people experiencing mental health issues, life concerns, traumatic events or relationship challenges, to find a path that is right for them. 

According to Beyond Blue, one in five people in Australia have experienced a mental health condition in the past 12-months.

Speaking to a counsellor can improve overall wellbeing, reduce stress and help people feel more in control of their life.Counsellors can provide a different perspective and will work with you to address issues.

Our counsellors are from various cultural backgrounds, genders and religions, so that you can find the right support.

We can help with a range of issues including or related to:

  • abuse and self harm

  • addictive behaviours

  • aging

  • alcohol and drugs

  • anger management

  • anxiety and stress

  • bullying and cyberbullying

  • caring for others

  • coping with change

  • conflict resolution

  • relationship counselling

  • depression

  • family violence

  • mood disorders

  • gender and sexual identity

  • grief and loss

  • breakups, separation or divorce

  • suicidal ideation

  • loneliness and isolation

  • marriage and parenting

  • pregnancy loss, termination

  • perinatal depression

  • family relationships

  • sexuality and sexual identity

  • school related issues

  • social issues

  • trauma

  • workplace concerns

 

We offer phone, online and in-person counselling sessions based on your needs.

If you wish, we can invite your family or loved one to a counselling session to work through issues, increase understanding or discuss support.

Who is this service for?

  • Counselling is available for all people regardless of age, culture, ability, gender, sexuality or religious background.

  • Our qualified counsellors work with children aged four and up, adolescents, adults, families and couples.

  • Community service organisations and health professionals can make referrals into our counselling service by calling us or using the form on this page.

Fees

  • $50 per session for individuals.

  • $100 per session for couples & families.

  • $20 per session if you have a Concession Card or a Health Care Card, or you are a student.

 

Counselling services are not covered by Medicare. If you are experiencing financial hardship, we can discuss payment options for you.

This service is subsidised by the Commonwealth Government Department of Social Services.

Locations

Counselling is offered at the following locations. We also offer counselling online and in outreach locations.

 

Got questions? Send us an enquiry or give us a call: 1800 123 228

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FAQs

If you need support with your relationship, you can access counselling individually, or as a couple. 

 

Couples counselling can help with a range of issues including: 

  • Conflict resolution 
  • Intimacy and connection 
  • Trust issues
  • Life transitions 
  • Parenting conflicts 
  • Breakups, separation and divorce
  • Gender role expectations

 

We also have a group relationship education workshop (Partnerships) and one-on-one sessions (FOCCUS) that you might find beneficial.

We employ clinical psychologists and counsellors and place them within a school community. See our School Counselling page for more information.

All counselling sessions are confidential, and your personal information will not be disclosed without your consent (except when counsellors are required to by law). 

 

Our counsellors will always ask anyone under age 18, for their consent to share information with parents or guardians, except in situations where the child or teenager, or someone they know, is at risk of harm.

 

For children under the age of 16, parents or guardians are invited to attend the first session with or without the child, to discuss concerns.

No. We will cater the number of sessions to your individual needs.

 

Community service organisations and health professionals can make referrals into our counselling service by calling us or using the form on this page.

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