Windermere’s NDIS counselling and support services assist you to look after your mental health so you can be happier and better participate in everyday life. Our friendly counsellors work with you so you can cope better with your everyday stresses and challenges and:
There are times when you might feel anxious, scared, frustrated or upset. Sometimes you might even have trouble admitting your feelings to yourself, let alone feel like speaking to somebody else about how you feel.
It’s in these situations that our caring therapists can work with you to support you to work through your problems so you feel less overwhelmed and more in control.
Cope and function better with everyday life
Increase your everyday independence and organisation skills
Better communicate with others
Be calmer and less anxious
Have better coping strategies
Maintain and enjoy happier relationships and bonds with family and friends
Our counsellors have experience working with the complex needs of both children and adults.
We can provide NDIS registered counselling services to you if you are:
You can find out more about accessing the NDIS here.
You should not be out of pocket for our NDIS counselling services if these supports are included in your approved NDIS plan.
In your NDIS plan counselling services can be claimed under Capacity Building (improved daily living).
We apply pricing in line with the NDIS price guide.
Our counsellors are based in Dandenong. We can also work with you via telehealth or make appointments in your home (local areas only). For more information contact 1300 946 337.
All our NDIS counsellors have a Bachelor of Counselling qualification and are registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
Our team is passionate about helping others. We have many years combined experience providing a safe place to assist both children and adults to live fuller and happier lives.
When you see an NDIS counsellor you will have an initial appointment and a series of follow up appointments.
Your first session may include a formal or informal assessment to get to know you and understand your specific needs. We will use different therapy models depending on what suits you best. Some people need only a few sessions while others need ongoing support. Hour-long sessions are usually scheduled on a once or twice a fortnight basis.
We are available during business hours. If it is an emergency call 000, or if you need urgent support you can access a range of after-hours services here.
If you have questions or would prefer to ask for more information, fill in the form below
or chat to our helpful team 1300 946 337, to find out more.
Windermere is an NDIS registered service in Melbourne’s south-east suburbs. We can provide all of your NDIS counselling needs.
If you require an interpreter, we can arrange for one to be provided.
We like receiving feedback about our services because it helps us improve what we do.
Whether you would like to pay us a compliment or make a complaint we encourage you to tell us what's on your mind.
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48 Webb Street
Boonwurrung Country
Narre Warren, VIC 3805
Phone: 1300 946 337
Fax: (03) 9796 7650
Email: info@windermere.org.au
Windermere is committed to equity, inclusion and belonging for consumers and employees, by building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy 2021-2024.
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