Welcome to Kookaburra Community.
Kookaburra Community is a mental health counseling service that is committed to evidence-based, psychologically safe and relationally authentic counseling (talk therapy) services. We are committed to your healing and growth, providing you with support and helping you to reach your goals. Take a look at the services we provide here.
Real life change and authentic growth can be really hard work, but it sure is rewarding. We are here to support you to develop greater self-awareness and the confidence to risk making your own life better.
Services we provide.
Licensed Professional Counseling
Welcome to our licensed professional counseling services, where we offer a secure and supportive environment for individuals seeking guidance and healing. Our counselors are trained in evidence-based methods and techniques grounded in psychological science, ensuring a professional approach to address a wide range of issues. While books and videos can provide valuable insights, they may not fully capture the interpersonal challenge and self-awareness inherent in genuine relational healing. At the core of our work is the understanding that a real relationship with a counselor is essential, creating a judgment-free space where individuals can explore their dignity and confront challenges. Our counselors bring a human, humble, and authentic presence to the therapeutic process, integrating scientific knowledge with wisdom from lived experiences, books, and existential frames of reference to offer holistic support for personal growth and healing.
Parenting Support and infant-toddler mental health and developmental guidance.
We offer counseling and group services for parents who are experiencing difficulty in adjusting to parenthood or in bonding with their child. We also offer specific help for infants and toddlers who have been impacted by trauma or toxic stress or developmental challenges. If you are needing support in promoting your child’s optimal development or with learning to become a tuned in and emotionally available parent, we are here.
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling at our practice specializes in Emotion-Focused Therapy and Attachment Theory-based approaches. In this supportive and confidential space, our experienced counselors help individuals navigate issues such as relationship problems, anxiety, thought biases, depression, stress, developmental trauma, and mood problems. Emotion-Focused Therapy allows for a deeper exploration of emotions, fostering emotional intelligence and resilience. Attachment Theory-based counseling emphasises the significance of secure connections, addressing underlying relational patterns. Through a personalised and empathetic approach, we empower individuals to explore and understand their emotions, leading to meaningful breakthroughs and lasting positive change.
Circle of Security and other Parenting Groups
Kookaburra Community counselors are registered providers of the class; an 8 week parenting group that focuses on the building blocks of secure attachment and optimal development for infants and toddlers. More about Circle of Security can be found here..
Couples and Relationship Counseling
We specialize in Emotion-Focused Therapy for couples (EFT-C) alongside cutting-edge insights from Attachment and pertinent psychological theories. Whether you're seeking support for pre-marital counseling, marriage counseling, or addressing specific relationship challenges, our trained therapists offer a warm and supportive space for couples. Emotion-Focused Therapy for couples delves into the emotional dynamics of relationships, fostering deeper understanding and connection. Our approach will provide a foundation for couples to develop stronger relationships, deepen their love, and gain awareness of negative cycles and patterns. Our approach will help you begin to nurture a healthier, more fulfilling connection with your partner
Meet Abe.
It requires great courage to take the first step towards making real changes in your life! It's exciting and daunting to begin sifting through issues and begin changing patterns in your mind, emotions, relationships, and behaviors. Our team will be respectful, sensitive and skilful with your needs, your challenges, and your time.
4 in 10 Americans will see a mental health professional in their lifetime.
We are all facing challenges that have placed incredible stress on our bodies, minds, hearts, relationships and performance. Sometimes, seeking good professional help can make all the difference.
Testimonials
Circle of Security Participant:
“Circle of Security has changed my parenting style and my relationship with my toddler. I used to become so angry when I did not know what my child needed but I now have a map to guide me and so much more confidence in myself and patience!”
Couples Counseling Client:
“ The emotion focused approach was perfect for us as we both grew up in homes that lacked emotional awareness. Our therapist was patient, and able to listen to the things that were damaging our relationship and help us see the negative cycles we were in and make the changes we needed to.”
Individual Counseling Client:
“I am less critical of myself after seeing Abe. My inner-voice was almost gone and all I could hear was self loathing thoughts and ideas. Counseling has been hard but my therapist has shown me that healing takes time and I give myself grace to change slowly now.”