Counselling
Hesse Counsellor offers quality and affordable counselling for individuals and families dealing with a whole range of issues in their lives. Our Counselling service is delivered by qualified and professional clinician and all information provided by you remains highly confidential.
Our Counsellors can support you with challenges that you are facing in your day-to-day life. Counselling can be effective for things like:
- relationships
- grief and loss
- anxiety
- depression
- family violence
- anger
- abuse
- stress
- low self esteem
Counselling is a safe place to talk about difficult and sometimes painful feelings and offers assistance in learning skills to enhance your health and wellbeing. It’s ok not to feel ok.
Areas for discussion may include:
- practical problem solving
- coping skills
- managing stress
- emotional support
- relaxation techniques.
Eligibility
To be eligible for this service you must be over 18 years of age and live in the Hesse Rural Health catchment area. A mental health plan is not required. Please speak to our staff regarding fees.
Contact Us
Hesse can arrange an appointment at one of our community health centres or at your home to provide personalised support. Consultations can occur from Winchelsea, Beeac, Rokewood or Bannockburn. For appointments or further information, please call our friendly reception staff on 5267 1200 or email communityintake@hesse.vic.gov.au
Please note, Hesse Rural Health is not a crisis counselling service. The following organisations provide 24-hour crisis support:
- Barwon Health Mental health, Drugs and Alcohol Service – 1300 094 187
- Lifeline – 13 11 14
- Family Violence 1800 Respect – 1800 737 732
- Suicide Crisis Text Line- 0477 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
- Emergency Services – 000