Domestic & Family Violence Counselling
NSW Victim Services Approved Counsellor
Our Approved Counsellors provide holistic and trauma-informed support to victim-survivors.
Our Counsellor’s Roles Include
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Conducting comprehensive needs assessments and developing therapeutic plans tailored to each client’s circumstances.
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Creating and implementing safety plans to reduce immediate risks and promote client wellbeing.
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Offering emotional support to individuals who have experienced trauma from sexual violence, exploitation, or domestic and family violence.
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Undertaking suicide risk assessments and monitoring client safety.
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Referring clients experiencing mental health crises to appropriate services, such as community mental health teams, crisis hotlines, and hospital services.
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Supporting victim-survivors to access practical assistance, including:
- Applications for short-term accommodation in times of crisis.
- Assistance with Staying Home, Leaving Violence programs to help clients remain safely in their homes.
- Engagement in the Leaving Violence Program to promote long-term safety and independence.
- Access to Victim Support services for counselling, financial assistance, and recovery programs.