At Next Door Counselling & Consultation, we are guided by three core principles: Collaboration, Trust and Compassion. We believe the best support happens when people feel safe, understood and cared for. 

We provide support for individuals, families and carers, navigating all sorts of life challenges.

Our approach is intentionally different from traditional therapy models. Sessions are designed to feel more like a warm, supportive conversation, rather than a clinical appointment. The kind of conversation you might have with a trusted friend over a cup of tea. In a world that can feel rushed and disconnected, we provide a space that is calm, familiar and human.

This philosophy comes from our roots in Country Victoria, where casual, meaningful visits were part of everyday life. Through years of experience in welfare, healthcare and aged care, we saw how many people struggled to connect with rigid therapy systems. Too often, support felt out of reach or didn’t quite fit real life. Next Door Counselling was founded to bring something more approachable and accessible.

We offer a client-centred space where you can reflect, share and make sense of what’s happening in your life. Our team listens carefully, respects your experiences and tailors support to meet your unique needs. With over a decade of experience we have a deep understanding of human need, cognitive changes, older adults and the challenges of caregiving.

Our work is strengths-based and trauma-informed, drawing on a range of practical, compassionate therapeutic approaches. We also bring lived understanding, we know what it is like to care for someone through life and memory changes and we know how overwhelming it can feel. That insight shapes everything we do.

We look forward to welcoming you, hearing your story and walking alongside you as you find clarity, understanding and a way forward.