Safe Place Therapy, Counselling Bendigo

Welcome to Safe Place Therapy, Counselling Bendigo, located in the heart of Golden Square on Thistle Street. As an establishment dedicated to providing quality counselling services, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for individuals, couples, and families in the Bendigo area.

At Safe Place Therapy, we understand the importance of mental health support for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Our team of experienced clinicians is committed to helping you navigate through these challenges and find the support you need to improve your well-being.

One of our core values is safety, both for our clients and our clinicians. We prioritize trauma-informed practices to ensure that every individual feels secure and comfortable throughout their counselling journey. Additionally, we strive to be responsive to the needs of our clients, providing easy access and support in connecting with a counsellor.

We firmly believe in putting the human aspect first in therapy. We understand that clients are the experts in their own lives and deserve warmth, engagement, and empathy from their therapists. Our approach is focused on creating a welcoming and inviting environment, rather than a clinical and impersonal one.

Please note that currently, there is no Safe Place Therapy signage for our practice. However, we have provided an image on our webpage that shows the front view of the house where we operate from, ensuring that you can easily locate us.

If you are interested in accessing reduced counselling rates through Medicare, we can assist you in obtaining a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP). To acquire an MHCP, we recommend booking a double session with your regular GP to allow ample time for discussing your concerns. Your GP can then refer you to a qualified mental health social worker or psychologist, specifying your request to see Prue Gilligan or Stuart Cheverton.

During the MHCP process, your GP will ask specific questions to assess your overall mental health, often using a scaling questionnaire. It is crucial to be open and honest about your thoughts and emotions, even if it feels challenging to put them into words. This will help your GP gain a better understanding of your situation and tailor the referral accordingly.

By choosing a clinician who is Medicare registered, you can access a Medicare rebate for your individual counselling sessions. Simply look for the Medicare logo on our Meet Our Team page under the 'Fees' section.

Our counselling services cover a wide range of areas, including relationship counselling, neurodiversity counselling, LGBTQIA counselling, online counselling, and specific support for children, women, and men. We also offer assistance with alcohol and other drugs, anger management, anxiety, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, depression, grief, narcissistic personality disorder, parenting, sexology, trauma, and PTSD. You can find more information about these services on our webpage, along with access to our blog and frequently asked questions.

Lastly, Safe Place Therapy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we practice, the people of the Kulin Nation, who have never ceded sovereignty. We recognize and honor their enduring connections to the lands, waterways, and skies. This land has always been and will always be Aboriginal land.

At Safe Place Therapy, we are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive space for your counselling needs. Contact us today to embark on your journey towards improved mental health and well-being.