Separation counselling in Melbourne
Support through a separation, whether you decided it, they did, or it is still undecided.
- No referral needed
- Caroline Springs and online
- You will see Vanessa each time
What people bring
These are some of the things people describe when they first get in touch.
Stuck in it
Months on and no further forward.
Distress
Anger one hour, grief the next.
No clear plan
Decisions to make and no way to think straight.
Grief
Mourning the life you thought you were having.
How this works here
What the sessions are, how you get one, and who you will be sitting with.
One person at a time
Sessions are individual. Where children are involved, we work on how the two of you communicate about them.
Getting an appointment
Book online and pick a time that suits you.
How we work
A separation is a loss and a legal process running side by side. Sessions make room for both.
Three steps to your first session
Three steps from first contact to your first session.
Book a time
Choose a slot through the online booking system, or send an enquiry first.
Your first session
We work out where you are in the separation and what needs attention first.
Ongoing sessions
Sessions carry on through the messy stretch and taper as things settle.
Common questions
The things people ask before they book.
Do I need a referral for separation counselling?
No. You can book directly. A GP referral is not needed for counselling.
Is separation counselling covered by Medicare?
No. Counselling is paid privately. Some private health funds rebate part of the fee depending on your level of cover.
What happens in separation counselling?
Sessions are individual. Where children are involved, we work on how the two of you communicate about them.
Can sessions happen online?
Yes. Sessions run in the Caroline Springs rooms at 1/8 Lake Street, or online anywhere in Australia.
How much does a session cost?
Individual sessions are $250. Fees vary with the type of session, so confirm when you book.
Related support
If one of these is closer to what is going on, start there instead.
Relationship Counselling
Counselling for couples who keep having the same fight, or who have gone quiet. Both are workable, and neither means it is over.
Family Counselling
Counselling for families stuck in the same argument. Sessions give everyone a turn, with someone in the room who is not taking sid
Grief Counselling
Counselling for people living with loss. I help you make sense of what you are feeling and find a way through it.
Talk it through with someone
Book a session, or send an enquiry and I will come back to you.
Counselling is not a crisis service. These lines are open any hour, every day.