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First Step Counselling offers a range of counselling services to suit each individual and their needs.

Counselling services include:

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  • NDIS disability counselling

  • Cancer and after cancer

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Grief and loss

  • General counselling (stress, anxiety, depression)

NDIS disability counselling:

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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) offers support services for those living with disabilities. First Step Counselling & Wellbeing offers counselling to those living with a disability and has an NDIS Plan. To make sure you are eligible to receive our counselling service, please check your NDIS plan for:

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  • Capacity Building - Improved daily living

  • Plan managed, self-managed or a combination plan

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If you are still unsure whether or not you are eligible for counselling, please contact us to find out more.

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Cancer and after-cancer counselling:
 

First Step Counselling offers support and counselling for those currently experiencing cancer and who previously have experienced cancer. This service provides the opportunity to talk to someone that understands some of the difficulties and emotions that come with having cancer.

Maggie is a survivor of brain cancer and advocates for cancer awareness and support post-cancer. Maggie is also the founder of the Cancer Talk website, providing support for those experiencing cancer. 
 

“One of the biggest realisations I had during my cancer experience is that cancer does not end when treatment ends. The long-lasting effects of cancer continue into life after treatment.”

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Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counselling

The impacts of trauma and PTSD can sometimes take over and dismantle your life. Trauma and PTSD can give overwhelming feelings of distress, pain, stress, fear and anxiety. Trauma and PTSD can be a result of many different experiences, some include:

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  • Sexual abuse

  • Medical interventions

  • Domestic violence

  • Physical accidents

  • Childhood abuse, neglect or bullying

  • Life-threatening illness

  • Environmental disaster

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First Step Counselling assists you in taking back control of your life when experiencing trauma or PTSD. We provide a safe and empathetic environment for you to speak to someone you can trust.

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Grief and Loss Counselling:

When experiencing grief and loss, it can often feel as if it is taking over your life and the pain will never stop. Counselling for grief and loss offers the support of not going through this journey alone, feeling as if someone has provided a ladder to help escape the darkness. The safe and empathetic environment will allow you to explore and work through your emotions.

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General counselling (stress, anxiety, depression):

First Step Counselling offers support for those experiencing a range of issues including:

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  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Stress

  • Loneliness

  • Bullying

  • Motivation

  • Relationships

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No problem is too small to ask for help and talk to someone about it. If there is something that is impacting your life negatively, speak with a counsellor to find ways to cope and work through these issues.

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Personal development:

Personal development is encouraging one’s self to grow and reach set goals. To become self-aware and strive for better. There are many areas of life that one can decide to develop or grow in, including:

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  • Career

  • Relationships

  • Confidence and self-esteem

  • Health and fitness

  • Organisation

  • Mental health

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First Step Counselling assists in creating personal goals, making a plan and working to achieve set goals and striving for better.

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Book a free 15-minute consultation.

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