Individual and small group counselling sessions available for children, young people and adults across the life spectrum.

  • Appointments in-person in office, or via Zoom, phone, email/chat, and “Walk and Talk” in semi-public space.

  • Experience in generalist counselling, family violence support, gambler’s help therapeutic counselling, refugee trauma counselling, and children and young people age 6-18 within a school setting.

  • Areas of interest include:

    • Self-esteem/self-confidence/values-based personal growth

    • Relationships and communication

    • Parenting

    • Life transitions

    • Mild-medium stress/anxiety/depression

    • School, study and work-based issues

    • Grief and loss

    • Trauma background (including family violence)

    • Refugee background

  • Qualifications: Master of Counselling (Monash University) and Graduate Diploma of Education (La Trobe University).

  • Currently training in Child-Centred Play Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Counselling.

  • Trained facilitator of Circle of Security Parenting Program, Seasons for Growth Grief & Loss Program and DRUMBEAT.

  • Professional Membership: Clinical Membership of Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.

Using a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, with deep listening, psycho-education, elements of CBT, somatic and creative approaches, I will work with you to provide your clients with kind, compassionate, helpful and non-judgemental support.

FOR REFERRALS, please contact Clifton by phone or email to discuss suitability and a referral plan, or complete the Client Referral Form.