Counselling

Adult's Mental Health

Our counselling team is passionate about people. We love meeting families and individuals, learning their stories and providing a safe spaces for growth. Counselling at The Village will provide you with proven therapeutic tools and strategies to deepen understanding, heal and create a map for the future.

We work with adults who have a complex presentation of varying strengths and challenges, where other professionals have struggled to 'pin point' what could be helpful. Our counsellors utilise a mindful, person-centred approach, treating you, your individual experiences, your symptoms and coping mechanisms as unique and personal in order to allow you to fully recover.

Support is available for:

Self-esteem
Addictions
Relationship issues
Identity
Post Natal Depression
Couples and families
Emotional challenges
Parents
Carers
Support staff and practitioners

Anxiety
Depression
Grief and Loss
Complex mental health
Bipolar Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Trauma
Abuse
ADHD
Anger
Learning difficulties

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Adolescents

For young people, The Village offers counselling for the physical, psychological, social, identity and relationship changes encountered in the journey to adulthood.

Adolescence is a powerful, vulnerable, transformative stage of life. Young people are navigating identity, emotions, school pressures, friendships, family dynamics, and a world that feels louder than ever. At The Village Health, we offer specialised adolescent counselling that helps teens feel grounded, understood, and empowered to take ownership of their wellbeing.

We create a space where young people can speak honestly, explore safely, and develop the emotional tools they need to thrive.

We support adolescents who are experiencing:

Anxiety, panic, or chronic stress
Low mood, withdrawal, or depression
School avoidance, overwhelm, or academic pressure
Friendship issues, conflict, or loneliness
Identity development, self-worth, and belonging challenges
Trauma, family conflict, separation, or major transitions
Behaviour changes, impulsivity, or emotional reactivity
OCD, ADHD, ASD and neurodivergent support needs
Grief, loss, or change
Coping difficulties after bullying or online/social pressure

Whether a teen is struggling quietly or their world feels completely chaotic, we meet them with steady, evidence-based support.

Our Therapeutic Approach

We blend the best of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed counselling, somatic regulation strategies, motivational and strengths-based approaches, relational, connection-led practice and educational therapy principles when learning challenges are present. We work closely with schools, GPs, paediatricians, and youth services to create a cohesive, steady network of care.

We don’t push teens; we walk beside them.

Parent Involvement

Parents are a vital part of the process, not in the room every time, but in the Village surrounding the young person. This wrap-around approach ensures that teens get consistent support in every environment that matters.

We include parents through:

Intake sessions
Regular check-ins
Updates where appropriate
Clear communication
Guidance on how to support your teen at home

What Makes Us Different

At The Village Health, adolescents experience:

A safe space that feels comfortable, not clinical
Therapists who genuinely “get” young people
A focus on strengths, not problems
Tools that match their stage of development
No judgment, no pressure, just support
A whole-of-family, whole-of-community lens

The Heart of Our Work

We believe every teenager deserves:

To feel seen
To feel safe
To feel capable
To feel connected
To have adults who don’t give up on them

Our goal is simple: help them find their footing, rebuild their confidence, and rediscover who they are becoming.

To give your young person the best chance to thrive, get in touch to book an appointment today.

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Children’s Mental Health

Children feel deeply, even when they don’t yet have the words to explain what’s happening inside. Big emotions, worries, and overwhelm can be confusing and frightening for young minds and without the right tools, even the calmest of kids can quickly become dysregulated.

At The Village Health, we offer specialised children’s counselling that helps little people understand their emotions, build confidence, and develop the psychological resources they need to navigate life’s challenges.

We create a safe, playful, nurturing space where children feel supported, soothed, and never alone with their feelings.

How Emotional Distress Shows Up in Children

Children often express distress through behaviour rather than language.
This can look like:

Excessive worry or anxiety
Crying, meltdowns, or withdrawal
Anger, aggression, or lashing out
Nausea, tummy aches, or physical complaints
Running away or hiding
Shutting down or freezing
Clinginess or separation anxiety
Difficulty sleeping, focusing, or settling

These are signs of overwhelm, not signs of bad behaviour. Their brains simply need help developing the skills to cope.

How Counselling Helps

Children’s counselling supports kids to:

Understand their emotions and why their body reacts the way it does
Build emotional regulation skills
Strengthen self-esteem and confidence
Develop healthy coping strategies
Improve communication and problem-solving
Navigate friendships and social challenges
Feel safe expressing their needs
Learn to return to their window of tolerance more quickly

Through play, art, storytelling, and gentle therapeutic conversations, children build the skills they need to feel more stable and supported.

Our Approach

We use developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, child-led methods including:

Educating children about their growing brains
Narrative and expressive therapies
Somatic and regulation-based strategies
ACT for children
Social–emotional skill-building
Strengths-based language
Mindfullness
Attachment and relational safety practices

Every session is crafted to match the child’s age, temperament, and nervous-system capacity.

Parent Involvement

Parents are an essential part of the journey.
We include caregivers through:

A comprehensive intake session
Parent input and debrief in each session
Strategies to use at home
Clear, supportive communication
Collaboration with teachers or schools (with consent)

Our wrap-around model ensures children experience consistent care everywhere, home, school, and in our clinic.

Who We Support

We work with children navigating:

Anxiety and worries
Big emotions and emotional dysregulation
Behavioural challenges
Trauma, separation, or family change
Out of home placements and other instabilities
Friendship difficulties
Sensory sensitivities and neurodivergence
Learning differences and school-based stress
Grief, loss, or transitions

Whether the challenges are new or long-standing, we meet each child with compassion and an unwavering belief in their capacity to grow.

The Heart of Our Work

We believe every child deserves:

A safe place to land
Adults who listen without judgment
Tools that make emotions feel less scary
Connection that strengthens confidence
Support that honours their unique personality

Counselling isn’t just about reducing distress, it’s about building insight, resilience, and a foundation for lifelong mental health.

Get in touch to book your child in with one of our trusted therapists today.

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