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Expert Counselling & Mediation Services in South Australia
Private Counselling and Mediation is dedicated to providing personalized, accessible mental health and conflict resolution services across Australia. Founded by Dr. Charles Tant and Ms. Victoria Turner, our practice combines decades of expertise in social work, law, and family dispute resolution to address individual, couple, and family needs. Our team prioritizes rapid service delivery, flexibility, and affordability, offering bulk-billed Medicare services where possible. With a focus on evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy and family mediation, we address depression, anxiety, relationship breakdowns, and child custody matters.Our mobile Children's Contact Service fills critical gaps in supervised visitation, operating with child-centred, parent-friendly principles. Backed by accreditations from the Australian Association of Social Workers and the Attorney General's Department, we serve clients through face-to-face, telehealth, and hybrid models across South Australia and nationally.
Services
Counselling
Mediation
Children's Contact Service
Family Counselling
Marital Counselling
Individual Counselling
Online Counselling
Property Mediation
Parenting Mediation
Child Inclusive Mediation
Highlights and features
- Dual-qualified practitioners with social work and legal expertise
- Bulk-billed Medicare services reduce client costs
- Rapid service delivery with no long waiting lists
- Mobile Children's Contact Service across South Australia
- Evidence-based therapies for depression and anxiety disorders
Associations and certifications
- Australian Association of Social Workers
- Attorney General's Department
Services
Counselling
Our counselling services address depression, anxiety, and relationship issues using evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioural therapy. Qualified social workers provide individual, couple, and family sessions both in-person and online. Medicare bulk billing reduces financial barriers for clients seeking mental health support.
Mediation
Family dispute resolution services help separating couples negotiate property settlements and parenting arrangements. Accredited mediators facilitate shuttle or joint sessions to achieve legally binding agreements while minimising emotional conflict through neutral third-party facilitation.
Children's Contact Service
Mobile supervised contact services maintain parent-child relationships in high-conflict separations. Flexible scheduling and locations accommodate court-ordered visitations with observational reporting provided to both parties and legal representatives to ensure child safety and parental engagement.
Anxiety Treatment
Specialised anxiety disorder treatment combines psychoeducation and cognitive behavioural techniques. Therapists address panic attacks, social phobia, and generalised anxiety through structured exposure therapy and relaxation strategies tailored to individual client needs and cultural contexts.
Online Counselling
Remote counselling services utilise secure video conferencing for clients in regional areas or with mobility constraints. Telehealth sessions maintain clinical effectiveness while improving accessibility for FIFO workers, interstate clients, and those preferring digital communication methods.
People
Dr Charles Tant
Principal Social Worker & Mediator
Dr Tant holds a PhD in Social Work from Charles Sturt University and a Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution. As a Medicare-registered mental health social worker and Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, he has provided senior counselling services for over 15 years, combining legal and clinical expertise.
Ms Victoria Turner
Counsellor & Mediator
Ms Turner specialises in relationship counselling and mediation services. With extensive experience in family dispute resolution, she delivers accessible mental health support while maintaining focus on client-centred outcomes through flexible service delivery models.
Questions
What counselling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couple, family, and online counselling for depression, anxiety, and relationship issues using evidence-based therapies like CBT.
Are your mediation services court-recognised?
Yes, our family dispute resolution practitioners are Attorney General's Department-accredited to issue section 60I certificates for court proceedings.
Do you offer bulk-billed appointments?
Most services are bulk-billed through Medicare, with some fees below Australian Association of Social Workers' recommended rates.
What areas do you service?
We operate in Barossa Valley, Adelaide's northern suburbs, and nationally via telehealth, with mobile Children's Contact Service locations across South Australia.
How quickly can I access services?
We typically commence contact within one week, offering rapid intake assessments and flexible scheduling including weekends.
