Counselling
Our Registered Masters Qualified Counsellor works with child and adolescent counselling (ages 8–25), parenting support, carer burnout, and pre- and postnatal wellbeing,
Counselling
Supporting Children, Teens & Parents with Depth, Experience and Heart.
At Grow Health and Therapy Hub, our Registered Counsellor has over 20 years of experience across community health, early parenting, family services, and mental health settings. Robin offers counselling that is grounded in attachment science, infant mental health, and real-world family life.
She works with children, teenagers, parents, and pre- and post-natal mums who may be navigating anxiety, emotional overwhelm, behavioural challenges, trauma, relationship stress, parenting complexity, or neurodivergence.
Meet your Registered Counsellor
Our therapists are more than professionals. They are compassionate guides on your family’s journey.
About Robin
I hold a Master’s qualification in Counselling and am trained in creative and expressive therapies, allowing me to work developmentally and flexibly — especially with children and adolescents who may struggle to articulate their inner world verbally.
As a mother of four (aged 4–20), raising a neurodivergent and neuroaffirming family, I bring lived experience alongside professional expertise.
I understand firsthand navigating complex medical care, the school system and advocacy processes, parenting through diagnosis journeys, blended family dynamics, and the emotional labour of holding everything together.
Approach
My work is attachment-informed, trauma-aware, developmentally responsive, neuroaffirming, strengths-based, and systemically aware.
- I believe behaviour is communication.
- I believe parents are doing the best they can with the resources they have.
- I believe children need safety before strategy.
- I believe healing happens in relationship
Special Interest Areas
- Infant and early childhood attachment
- Perinatal and postnatal mental health
- Parenting stress, burnout and identity shifts
- Neurodivergent children and neuroaffirming family support
- Anxiety and emotional regulation in children and teens
- Blended family dynamics
- Families navigating complex medical or educational systems
- Preservation and reunification work
Registered Counselling Fees
Sessions with our Registered Counsellor are $182.18 per session. Medicare rebates are not available for counselling, however some private health funds may offer cover depending on your level of extras. In many cases, the out-of-pocket cost is comparable to seeing a psychologist under a Mental Health Care Plan.
A holistic approach
All your therapies in one place
Being able to come to therapy in a familiar, friendly space can make all the difference for your child’s progress. If you’re interested in accessing other therapies and supports, like Speech Pathology, School Tutoring and Child Psychology, we’re here to help your child thrive. Whether you have an existing treatment plan or you’re starting fresh, Grow Health and Therapy Hub can be your support village.
Looking for support in your home?
We understand that sometimes children feel safest in their own space. If you’re interested in a home or community visit, please reach out and get in touch.
FAQs
Common questions about Counselling
What are your Qualifications & Professional Background?
I hold a Master’s qualification in Counselling and am trained in creative and expressive therapies, allowing me to work developmentally and flexibly — especially with children and adolescents who may struggle to articulate their inner world verbally.
Do I need a referral to access a counsellor?
No, you don’t need a referral to see a counsellor. You’re welcome to book directly with us at any time.
If you have private health insurance, you may be able to claim a portion of the session fee depending on your level of cover. If you’re unsure what type of support is best for you, your famile or your child, we’re always happy to chat and guide you in the right direction.
How do you work?
My work is attachment-informed, trauma-aware, developmentally responsive, neuroaffirming, strengths-based, and systemically aware.
- I believe behaviour is communication.
- I believe parents are doing the best they can with the resources they have.
- I believe children need safety before strategy.
- I believe healing happens in relationship.
Do I need a Counsellor or Psychologist?
When families seek support for their child, teenager, or their own parenting journey, a common question is whether to see a psychologist or a counsellor.
Professional counsellors are highly trained mental health practitioners. Many hold Master’s degrees, extensive clinical training, and decades of frontline experience working across community health, schools, psychiatric settings, and family services.
Psychologists are trained in assessment, diagnosis, and formalised testing. Counsellors are often deeply specialised in relational, attachment-based, trauma-informed, developmental, and family-focused therapeutic work.
How do I chose the right practitioner?
The most important considerations are qualifications, experience, therapeutic fit, and whether your child and family feel safe, understood, and respected.
It is not about hierarchy. It is about alignment, expertise, and relational connection.
Book a Care and Connect Call
Book a complimentary Care and Connect Call, where we take the time to gently explore how we can best support your family’s wellbeing and growth.