Family Counselling
Every family face challenges sometimes. Whether you’re adjusting to changes, working on communication, or supporting each other through transitions, we’re here to help you find your way forward together.
About This Service
Our family counselling services can show you how your family can deal with life’s challenges by giving you tools and strategies tailored to your situation.
Family counselling is great for couples who have children and are:
- Married or about to get married
- Separated or in the process of separation
- In a de-facto relationship
- In a blended family
DurationÂ
50 min sessions
Opening hours
9am – 8pm Monday and Tuesday
9am – 5pm Wednesday to Friday
Locations
We offer sessions both online and in person at the following locations:
- Sandringham
- Frankston
Fee
These services are charged based on your capacity to pay. Let us know your situation and we’ll help you find a solution.
Family Life’s Family and Relationship Services can also provide safe, government-funded counselling when you need it most. Support is available to most families. Contact us to see if you’re eligible.
How We Help
Even after separation, counselling can ensure strong, positive family relationships. You will receive information and guidance depending on your circumstances, which may help you build new relationships and a new future.
Through family counselling, you’ll discover new ways to communicate, develop practical strategies for challenges, and strengthen your family bonds. Whether you’re managing separation, blending families, or working through other changes, we’re here to support you.
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Getting Started
If you’d like to learn more about the services we offer at Family Life, please call us on (03) 8599 5433 — we’re happy to answer your questions.
If you’re seeking support for yourself or someone else, please complete our online support request form, and a member of our team will be in touch.
If you need urgent or emergency assistance, you’ll find a list of helpful organisations on our Contact Us page.
FAQs
How do families benefit from counselling?
Families can benefit from counselling in several ways:
- Facilitating open communication
- Establishing healthy boundaries
- Addressing past trauma
- Teaching conflict resolution skills
- Strengthening the parental alliance
- Creating a supportive environment for children.
Family counselling services can show you how your family can deal with life’s challenges by giving you tools and strategies tailored to your situation.
What's the difference between family counselling and couples counselling?
Family counselling involves multiple family members and focuses on improving family dynamics, while couples counselling specifically addresses issues between partners in a relationship.
What are the fees?
These services are charged based on your capacity to pay. Let us know your situation and we’ll help you find a solution.
How long do the sessions go for?
The sessions are approximately 50 minutes
Can we switch between online and in-person sessions?
Yes. You can switch between online and in person sessions in consultation with your counsellor.
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