Counselling and support services

In response to COVID-19, the Wellbeing Clinic for Older Adults is offering a free telehealth service to provide ongoing emotional support during this challenging period.

You can receive this service if you are an aged care resident. You can also receive this service if you are a family member, friend or aged care staff who would like support in caring for a resident.
 

We provide counselling services to older adults living in residential aged care settings in Melbourne, Victoria. A major focus of our counselling involves finding creative ways of engaging with older adults, their families and carers to help them cope with life transitions, loss and grief issues, physical health problems and mental health difficulties. A range of interventions are used, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, reminiscence therapy and solution-focused therapy. 

Personal and health information is treated with professional confidentiality under the Australian Psychological Society's Code of Ethics and relevant Victorian Government legislation. 

Referrals for counselling can come from the individual, a family member or professional staff.
 

The clinic offers group-based treatment and support services including reminiscence groups and carer support programs. 

Reminiscence groups engage older adults to review past experiences, challenges and successes, and aim to enhance personal wellbeing. 

Carer support programs address the emotional stress of carers by creating a comfortable and structured space for discussion and learning.