Youth & Family Counselling

Free counselling for young people aged 12-18 years, as well as short-term support for parents and carers.

At a glance

  • Children and young people

    Available to people aged 12-18

  • All

    Available to people in

  • No fee

  • Flexible support options

    Face-to-face at an Each centre and In the community

How we help

If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, we're here to help. Our Youth and Family Counselling team supports young people, parents and carers across Knox, Maroondah and the Yarra Ranges. Whether you're facing challenges at home or school, or you’re looking for support as a parent or carer, you're not alone. We can help with:

  • Anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns
  • School-related challenges, like bullying and peer pressure
  • Stress, self-esteem and emotional wellbeing
  • Family conflict and working through problems together
  • Grief, loss and significant life changes
  • Identity, sexuality and self-discovery
  • Setting healthy boundaries and managing expectations
  • Short-term parenting support, including connections to trusted services and more

No matter the circumstances, you'll have access to a safe, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and work through challenges with a qualified counsellor.

Who is it for?

For Families and Children living

This service is for:

  • Children and young people, 12-18
  • Face-to-face at an Each centre and In the community

How it works

Where to find us

Choose what works for you

We believe you should be able to access support in ways that work best for you. This service is delivered:

  • In person at our local centres
  • Community-based services in your local area

Whatever option suits you best, we're here to make it easy for you to access the support you need.

Our locations

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Questions about this service?

We're here to help.

Either call or message us anytime through our secure online form

If this service is not right there could be other support that works better for you