A service for everyone

Renew the Mind Counselling is a counselling service for all individuals to have a safe place to discover an inner strength to navigate life’s challenges and restore hope.

 

Our Services

Individuals

Individuals face many stresses in their lives which seem too much to handle.  Often by speaking to a counsellor, the strengths of the person can be determined and the client can feel empowered to work towards solving their own problems.

Families

Situations in families can often be difficult and we can offer help with everyday problems that may relate to parenting, schooling, financial struggles, separation or divorce to name a few. We are here to help families to resolve these issues and to learn some strategies to help change the dynamics.

Relationships

In order to maintain a healthy relationship, it takes time to build and to work on.  People in a healthy relationship are happy and feel satisfied with their lives. It is normal to have ups and downs but when one person has power over the other, it can lead to a lot of pain. To get help, reach out to a counsellor.

Grief & Loss

Feelings of grief and loss occur after losing someone or something you care about. People are different, and have their own unique ways of grieving. Grief can take its toll on your body as well as your mind. Reaching out for help can be difficult but it can help a lot to feel supported and understood.

Educational Counselling

Navigating the education system and ensuring that children are reaching their full potential at school can often cause hardship not only for the children but for the parents. Seeking professional help and support can help to children and parents get the most out of their schooling years.

Supervision

This is required for registered counsellors to meet the mandatory requirements of belonging to a professional organisation.  It is an opportunity for counsellors to receive to work together with the supervisor to ensure and develop the efficiency of the counsellor/client relationship.

Business, Work & School

There can be many reasons for people to be unhappy in the workplace or unhappy at school.  This can often lead to a reluctance to attend work or school refusal which are brought on by high levels of anxiety. Managing these feelings can be very difficult but with professional help, these feelings can be identified and managed.

General Counselling

It is not uncommon to feel emotions that are making us feel lonely, sad, anxious, or feeling a loss of direction in our lives.  By visiting a counsellor in a safe environment, it helps with communication and working through the feelings to identify and subsequently learn strategies to manage these emotions. It also helps to move forward in life.

  • Confidential
  • Openness
  • Unbiased
  • Nurturing
  • Safe
  • Empathic
  • Latitude
  • Licenced
  • Overseeing
  • Reassuring

About Us

Renew the Mind Counselling is a small business with a focus on trust and building a therapeutic alliance with the clients. It is not discriminatory and prides itself in catering for the individual needs of the clients to ensure a positive experience for them. Our aim is for the clients to feel valued and respected so that they can experience the maximum benefit of seeking the help from a professional counsellor. No issue is unimportant. We are here to listen, not to judge.

{I have tried a few different counsellors in the past and I can honestly say, Barbara has been the perfect fit for me personally. Barbara genuinely cares about my needs, shows compassion and empathy. I feel like I am starting to get my life back on track, with setting goals, working on myself and finally being heard and understood with different situations I have been in. I feel valued and respected each time I enter and leave her premise. Each time I visit, Barbara has put thought into ways we can move forward and things to try between our sessions. She has a lovely and warming nature. I would not hesitate in recommending her to anyone that feels they may need help or guidance with a situation they are struggling with or even just a friendly, non judgemental person to talk to.
Nat
{I first met Barb when I was struggling with the grief of losing my brother, the loss of my 14yr relationship to the father of my children and the loss of my beautiful dog all in the space of 6 months. Barb's knowledge, guidance, insight, support and kindness helped me through one of the hardest years of my life and that is something I will forever be grateful for. Barb is now once again helping me through another tough year and I can honestly say I wouldn't have the strength or confidence I have today without the healthy strategies Barb has taught me throughout my healing process. Thanks for all your help as always Barb, it's truly appreciated.
Mel
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I have struggled personally with many insecurities and anger issues over the years and Barb has helped and taught me how to manage my feelings and being able to speak up when needed and I could not recommend her enough to anyone. Thank you Barb!

Courtney

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