Business Details
30 Years
experience
Professional Counselling Services in Albury
Gwen Lavis Counselling has provided professional and caring counselling services to individuals, couples, and families in Albury Wodonga and surrounding districts for over 17 years. With extensive experience in addressing relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, emotional distress, and mental health concerns, our practice prioritises creating a safe, confidential environment for clients to explore their unique circumstances. Our approach focuses on fostering trust, mutual respect, and emotional intimacy to help clients navigate personal and relational growth. Specialised services include marriage counselling, depression support, family therapy, and Christian counselling, tailored to individual needs. Gwen Lavis, the founder, brings decades of expertise in psychological and emotional well-being, ensuring clients receive evidence-based, compassionate care.We empower clients to develop practical strategies for resolving conflicts, improving communication, and building healthier connections. Our commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards ensures a supportive space for personal development. By addressing both immediate concerns and underlying issues, we aim to facilitate lasting positive change in clients' lives. The practice combines professional rigour with empathetic guidance, reflecting our dedication to enhancing community mental health. Whether facing life transitions, relationship breakdowns, or personal struggles, clients can access tailored support to achieve emotional resilience and improved well-being.
Services
Marriage Counselling
Depression Counselling
Family Therapy
Parenting Support
Christian Counselling
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer over 17 years of experience in relationship and mental health counselling.
- Our practice provides tailored support for emotional, psychological, and relational challenges.
- We prioritise confidentiality and ethical standards in a safe therapeutic environment.
- Specialised services include Christian counselling and parenting support options.
- Our approach fosters long-term emotional resilience and improved communication skills.
Services
Marriage Counselling
Specialised support for couples facing relationship challenges. Addresses communication breakdowns, trust issues, and intimacy concerns through evidence-based techniques. Helps partners develop conflict resolution skills and rebuild emotional connections, fostering healthier, more resilient relationships.
Depression Counselling
Tailored therapy for individuals experiencing depressive symptoms. Combines cognitive-behavioural approaches with empathetic listening to address emotional distress. Focuses on developing coping strategies, improving self-esteem, and restoring daily functioning for improved quality of life.
Family Therapy
Addresses intergenerational conflicts and communication issues within families. Helps members understand relationship patterns and develop collaborative problem-solving approaches. Promotes healthier family dynamics through structured therapeutic interventions and active listening techniques.
Parenting Support
Assists parents navigating child-rearing challenges. Provides practical strategies for managing behavioural issues, setting boundaries, and improving parent-child communication. Focuses on creating supportive home environments that foster children's emotional development.
Christian Counselling
Integrates psychological principles with Christian values for spiritually aligned support. Addresses emotional and relational issues while respecting clients' faith perspectives. Offers a compassionate space for exploring challenges through both clinical and spiritual frameworks.
People
Gwen Lavis
Principal Counsellor
Gwen Lavis is an experienced counsellor with over 17 years of practice in Albury Wodonga. Specialising in relationship therapy and mental health support, she provides evidence-based, compassionate care. Her approach combines professional expertise with empathetic guidance to help clients achieve emotional resilience and improved well-being.
Questions
What types of counselling services are available?
We offer marriage counselling, depression support, family therapy, parenting guidance, and Christian counselling tailored to individual needs.
How long are counselling sessions?
Sessions typically last 50-60 minutes, with duration adjusted based on individual circumstances and therapeutic requirements.
Is counselling confidential?
Yes, all sessions maintain strict confidentiality within ethical and legal professional standards.
What qualifications do your counsellors hold?
Our principal counsellor holds recognised qualifications in psychological counselling with 17+ years of clinical experience.
Do you offer after-hours appointments?
Limited evening appointments are available upon request to accommodate different schedules.
