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How we can help
We are qualified senior social workers who started a private practice counselling service with a strong commitment to work whole-heartedly and mindfully to empower each individual client, whilst maintaining our core values of integrity, acceptance, empathy and respect. Collectively we have over 35 years’ experience in supporting children, young people and adults.
Heart and Mind Counselling approach is primarily person-centred, meaning we are passionate about working together as a team and therapy is guided by our clients’ individual goals, aspirations and needs. We work on building a trusting partnership with our clients in a supportive environment and will work together to identify the patterns that are keeping you from feeling your best.
Why counselling?
No matter what stage of life you are at, counselling can help. Sometimes we all need extra help to open up about the challenges we are facing, and we can guide you through this in a safe and supportive way. Throughout the counselling process we aim to help couples, individuals and families to gain clarity, insight and perspective. We provide a space to focus on your wellbeing and the wellbeing of those around you, assisting you to develop healthy coping strategies and find solutions.
There is no “set number” of counselling sessions because every couple, person or family that comes to our private practice is different. Counselling is confidential and as Social Workers we are bound by our AASW Code of Ethics, anything that you say is private, unless we are required by court orders or there are significant safety concerns. We recognise that counselling can be a daunting experience to those that have never been or for those that have had a negative experience in the past. Contact us for more information about the counselling services we offer, how we can help and to make an appointment.
Our team
INDIVIDUALS | COUPLES | FAMILY COUNSELLING
Elise Young, Senior Social Worker
I have over 20 years' experience working with people on a broad range of issues including relationship issues, couples counselling, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, disability, parenting, childhood trauma, attachment, Adoption; post, local and inter-country.
My passion is to support clients to live in the here and now without worry, anxiety and fear, improving both relationships and the experience of meaningful sense of purpose.
I am registered with AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers). I have extensive experience working with NDIS participants to provide therapy services or counselling under either plan management or self-management.
Heart and Mind Counselling and Therapy services provide assessment, support, treatment and supervision. Additionally, we support clients to improve self-understanding and decrease distress by exploring events from the past to heal wounds and develop interpersonal and communication skills in the here and now.
INDIVIDUALS | COUPLES | FAMILY COUNSELLING
Bronwyn Parkes, Accredited Senior Social Worker
I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals, children, youth, couples and families. I am registered with the AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers). I am committed to help clients in various times of change and crisis through the areas of counselling, assessment, liaison, mediation, crisis intervention and advocacy. I am passionate about helping people to develop awareness, insight, choice and competence in their lives in areas that they have challenges in.
I have experience working with people on a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships, trauma and self-esteem. I can help adults with stress and burnout and focus on enhancing personal growth.
I enjoy working with couples on both parenting and general relationship issues. I understand the transition to parenthood can be particularly stressful and I enjoy supporting clients with this. I also have a strong background and interest in working in adoption and fostering related issues.