Kids and Teens Counselling and Psychotherapy

24/03/2025

Take the time to read Dr Justin Coulson’s response to the Netflix series, Adolescence. It is definitely something parents should think about…

09/03/2025

31/12/2024

Wishing all the teens, children and families supported by Kids and Teens Counselling and Psychotherapy a happy, healthy and prosperous 2025!

28/10/2024

Thinking of all the amazing Year 12 students getting ready for their English exam. Wishing you all the very best tomorrow and in the coming weeks. You’ve got this!

09/04/2024

Our Autistic Art Group is back for another six sessions commencing in April!
We are proud to be delivering this group again in partnership with Different Journeys.

Explore a range of art materials in a relaxing and fun environment. No art experience necessary & all materials are provided!
This group is facilitated by Different Journeys and headspace Greensborough staff wanting to create a safe and supported space.
You are welcome to bring your own sensory toys, headphones, and iPad/tablet device to this group.

Who's invited?
Young people aged 12 to 18

Where?
headspace Greensborough - Level 1, 78 Main Street, Greensborough VIC 3088

When?
Monday 29 April - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Monday 6 May - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Monday 13 May - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Monday 20 May - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Monday 27 May – 4.00pm to 5.30pm
Monday 3 June – 4.00pm to 5.30pm

Cost?
Free!

Register here:
https://forms.office.com/r/D4GAiZ60rY (or via QR code in flyer)

27/10/2023

To all my teacher friends, Thank you for all you do for the students in your care…Happy World Teachers’ Day!

18/10/2023

********************* just a FYI in relation to this *************

While SM platforms are actively looking for and removing content not all images will be removed. They are focussing on identifying images, images of hostages and anything likely to put someone at risk of further harm. This means there will be pictures of dead bodies with faces blurred or other images which you may not want to see and would be harmful still circulating.

An important reminder that the internet often has content that NO ONE should see, let alone a child. Whilst the platforms can removed content and prevent re-uploading my fear is that some of this content will get through. Make sure your child does not click on suggested 'for you' content on any SM platform and immediately tell you if they are scared or concerned about what they have seen or what other kid are telling them.

Can I also say that I have just read some articles on main stream media including photos which were simply horrendous. Perhaps consider limiting online access for your children as a protective measure but note, kids may discuss at school what they have seen online at home.

28/07/2023

I LOVE THIS ANALOGY:

You are holding a cup of coffee when someone comes along and bumps into you or shakes your arm, making you spill your coffee everywhere. Why did you spill the coffee?

"Because someone bumped into me!!!"
Wrong answer.

You spilled the coffee because there was coffee in your cup. Had there been tea in the cup, you would have spilled tea. Whatever is inside the cup is what will spill out.

Therefore, when life comes along and shakes you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out. It's easy to fake it, until you get rattled.

So we have to ask ourselves... “what's in my cup?"

When life gets tough, what spills over? Joy, gratitude, peace and humility?
Anger, bitterness, victim mentality and quitting-tendencies?

Life provides the cup, YOU choose how to fill it.
Today let's work towards filling our cups with gratitude, forgiveness, joy, words of affirmation, resilience, positivity; and kindness, gentleness and love for others.

Source: Austin Tang

08/06/2023

When working with one of my clients today I asked them to identify an emotion they used to feel most of the time, compared with how they feel now. This is what my client came up with… “I used to feel angry. Now I feel happy”
You have worked so hard to use your words to express yourself and regulate your emotions in uncomfortable situations. So proud of you buddy, you made me smile! (And such a talented artist)