Next Door Counselling and Consultation is founded on three core principles: Counselling, Cognition Care and Calm Connection. We specialise in working with people experiencing:

• Grief and loss

• Memory loss and dementia

• Trauma recovery

• Domestic violence

• Anxiety and depression

• Carer burnout

• Transitional changes

• Overwhelm

• Recent medical diagnosis

• Family support

Our approach embodies the essence of informal, supportive conversations reminiscent of visiting a friend’s home. In today’s increasingly disconnected world, we bring this approachable and comforting style of talk therapy into a professional setting.

Growing up in Country Victoria where casual, frequent visits were a norm, the Next Door Counselling Team recognised the need for a therapy approach that aligns with this tradition. After extensive experience in the public healthcare system, we observed a gap in conventional therapy settings. Many clients felt disconnected from traditional therapy models and faced barriers to accessing the support they needed.

Next Door Counselling and Consultation provides a client centred space where mental wellbeing is enhanced through a relaxed and empathetic approach. This environment fosters acceptance, facilitates information sharing and supports deeper understanding tailored to meet each person precisely where they are.

With over a decade of experience in the healthcare and aged care sectors, the Next Door Counselling Team has developed a profound respect for older adults and a skill set uniquely suited to this demographic. Our objective is to ensure that therapy is accessible and comprehensible, seamlessly integrating into your life.

We practise from a Strengths Based perspective within a Trauma Informed framework, utilising a variety of therapeutic modalities to offer personalised counselling that is practical, compassionate and effective. We understand what it is to care for someone with memory changes and have navigated personal challenges. What we provide in those moments is personalised support and this is why we founded Next Door Counselling and Consultation.

The Next Door Counselling Team looks forward to meeting you, hearing your story and walking alongside you towards clarity, understanding and a way forward