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Counselling
Counselling services provide a vital lifeline for our program participants, carers and families.
Overview
General Counselling
General counselling aims to help people become more emotionally, mentally and spiritually balanced, and to bring greater health, happiness and enjoyment to their lives. Topics explored in a general counselling session may include:
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dealing with stress
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personal and spiritual growth
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grief and loss issues
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depression
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relationship and intimacy issues
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shame and guilt
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communication problems
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dealing with change
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low self-esteem
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anxiety or panic attacks
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anger management
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making difficult decisions
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healing the past
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blame and resentment
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sexuality issues
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life transitions
Major illness-related counselling
The counsellors at The Gawler Foundation are trained and experienced in counselling people who are living with the challenges associated with a life-threatening illness, especially cancer. These counselling sessions can be beneficial for the person with the diagnosis, their partners and family members.
A life-threatening illness such as cancer or Multiple Sclerosis can motivate many people to explore and heal unresolved issues from the past and move on to deal effectively with challenges in their present lifestyle.
This type of counselling is aimed at helping people to take more control of the healing journey and to help restore hope when it falters.
A counselling session related to major illness may explore such issues as:
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finding meaning in life and illness
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maintaining a positive mental attitude
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dealing with self-doubt, self-criticism and guilt
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communication issues between family members
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self-esteem, personal and spiritual growth
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dealing with anxiety and depression
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forgiveness of self and others
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relationship problems
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facing fears of death and dying
Home and hospital based counselling
A counselling service for people experiencing cancer (and their families) is available for people who are not well enough to travel to our venues at Yarra Junction or Hawthorn. Arrangements can be made for one of our counsellors to visit clients at their home or in hospital. This service is available within the Melbourne metropolitan area and the Yarra Ranges district.
The Counsellors/ Facilitators
Liz Stilwell, Natalie Murley and Robyn Jones
We have a team of highly qualified and caring staff who draw on a rich background of personal experience. More importantly, they have an empathy and understanding gained from many years working and training in this specialised field.
When and Where
Counselling is available at The Gawler Foundation's Yarra Valley Living Centre, the Hawthorn Centre or over the telephone.
Bookings and Enquiries
All Counselling Services can be booked through The Gawler Foundation on 03 5967 1730.