COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming at the best of times. Whether you’re new to therapy or have years of experience, there’s a lot to consider. That’s why at Haven Therapy, we make it as simple and flexible as possible for you to access the support you need.

Who We Are and How Can We Help

Haven Therapy was founded with the belief that everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and empowering space to work through life’s challenges. Our founder, with years of experience in case management, aged care, and counseling, has created a nurturing environment that has grown into a thriving team of dedicated professionals. We understand that each person’s needs are different, which is why we tailor our services and approaches to fit you, not the other way around.

Common themes we assist adults, adolescents, and couples with:

• Anxiety & Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
• Stress management
• Anger management
• Trauma
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Self-esteem & Confidence Issues
• Grief & Loss
• Addiction
• Adult Attachment Issues
• Parenting Issues
• Relationship and Couples Issues

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Individual Counseling: We offer telehealth and phone counselling Australia wide andf face-to-face sessions in our Maitland clinic. We service clients from ages 6+.

Couples Counselling: We offer couples counselling to help you and your partner create the best foundations of communication as possible, overcome challenges. Please note we offer this online only.

Educational Workshops and Events: We offer custom-created workshops and presentations for small groups (up to 10 participants), tailored to meet the groups needs. These workshops can support parents, caregivers, educators, colleagues, or employees by addressing topics such as mental health, self-care, communication, and parenting strategies.

Therapy for Children and Families: We know that supporting children often means working with the whole family. Our approach with children is creative, engaging, and tailored to their needs. Whether it’s a style of play therapy, arts-based interventions, or outdoor sessions at the park or beach, we create safe and fun spaces where kids can be themselves. Ofcourse supporting the parents to support the children is our aim, and we offer practicle support to the family unit.

Tailored Resources: In addition to our counseling services, we create personalized therapeutic resources designed to support the unique needs of the individual. Some of these resources are available for purchase online, and we also offer bespoke creations based to support you. These have been especially well recieved for those clients that need that more personal touch to thrive.

A Relaxed and Supportive Environment: We believe that therapy doesn’t need to feel clinical. Whether you’re sitting in a cozy space in our clinic, relaxing at home during a telehealth session, or engaging in a creative therapy session with your child on a beanbag, we strive to create environments where you feel safe, heard, and comfortable. And yes, sometimes this means having therapy sessions with kids who are mid-cartwheel or upside-down—whatever it takes to foster their trust and self-expression!

Meet the Team:  Haven Therapy is made up of a passionate and experienced team dedicated to helping clients live more fulfilling lives. We bring warmth, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to each session. While the practice was founded by a dedicated counselor with years of experience, our team has grown to include skilled professionals who share a vision for compassionate, person-centered care. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or a loved one, we’re here to walk alongside you on your journey. All of our skilled therapists are registered with either ACA or PACFA and undergo comprehensive training and development regularly.

At Haven Therapy we are incredibly passionate about working with children to help them to process and learn about their emotions and experiences in a safe, warm and engaging space. 

Actually one of the biggest driving forces that led to this journey was my own experience in the cold and clinical nature of traditional therapy office with its dull walls, basic lounge and a box of tissues. I remember thinking how on earth can we as therapists expect children to ever be comfortable enough with us to explore their most vulnerable thoughts and emotions in a space that is so cold? 

I have created a personalised therapy space with this question at the very front of mind. We have a childrens play kitchen to encourage creative expression through play. A colouring station where the kids can express themselves with drawing, colouring, strengths gardens, emotional thermometers, strengths cards or anything else creative they are drawn too. A range of reading materials including theraputic books on themes such as anger, anxiety etc. Anything creative and fun when working with my younger clients really fills my cup. 

My venture of working with children didnt stop at creating a space where they felt welcomed and accepted. I decided to tailor my entire theraputic tool kit to be user friendly and engaging for this particular client group. If you look at your traditional therapy worksheets you may have noticed they are your typical black and white resources, lots of words and really pretty boring. I have redesigned each and every resource i had in my tool kit to not only be bright coloured with engaging and fun imagery but also to use language that is relatable to children and what they might be experiencing. 

But i didnt stop there i went as far to publish these resources in a number of ebooks that are available on my website for purchase. Check them out below!