Sonya Cavanough Counselling Services

Life can be tough, things happen, and we can experience deep hurt. The bumps and challenges of life undoubtedly cause stress and anxiety which affects our families, work and our ability to enjoy life! Those who come for help will find an outside perspective on their situation that is non-judgemental.

My aim in couples counselling is to bring a sense of care and to impart hope into relationships. I do this through providing a safe space where each person is allowed to speak and be listened to. Through assessing what the couple needs, I can provide strategies to enable them to move forward from a place of frustration to begin to enjoy their relationship again.

As a Registered NDIS Provider, I am able to bring a compassionate, supportive counselling service which allows choice and control for participants for their individual therapy needs. With over 16 years in the community aged and disability sector, I am able to build a positive relationship with participants, carers and support coordinators, which enables me to effectively help participants move towards their goals.

As a registered supervisor with the Australian Counselling Association, I am able to provide supervision to counsellors, church ministers, pastoral carers, students or those working in the people helping profession.

My responsibilities as a supervisor include discussing personal issues where it may impact on work, professional/clinical ethical issues that may arise, help with business building skills, providing encouragement, feedback and identifying strengths.The most valuable part of supervision is the relationship which is formed.

Counselling for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression and grief as well as relationship issues. Trauma and psychological abuse and other issues catered for. In these sessions you will find effective strategies and solutions for you as a unique couple. Communication, trust, intimacy and respect will be a focus of sessions as well as any other issues that arise.