As part of our referral process one of our counsellors will contact you directly. So that our counsellors can best support you or your friend/family member/client, please provide us with details and information for why you/they are seeking support.
Where possible please include relevant information about the following.
- Why you are wanting counselling support
- Physical health issues or concerns
- Mental health issues or concerns (including any diagnosis or medications)
- Details about any recent hospitalisations
- Difficulties in areas such as employment, family or other relationships, education, accommodation, drug and alcohol and legal issues (including family court)
- Safety risks or concerns (suicidal ideation or attempts, self-harm, risk to others, risk from others, conduct/risky behaviours)
- Other services involved (including name & contact details, services/ supports provided, engagement with client)
- Issues with violence or aggression. This includes Violence Restraining Orders and criminal convictions
- If you/the client is a previous or current serving member of any branch in the Australian Defence Force
- If you/the client is a previous or current first responder (e.g. Emergency Services)
- Any other relevant and helpful details