Last Updated on 16 October 2024 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic
Counselling Wavell Heights at Brisbane Livewell Clinic
Professional Support Tailored to You
At Brisbane Livewell Clinic, our Counselling services in Wavell Heights are here to help you through life’s ups and downs. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, or personal stress, our Counsellor, Mel Blair, provides a warm and safe environment to support you in overcoming life’s difficulties.
How Can Counselling Help You?
Counselling provides a confidential space for you to explore your feelings, gain insights, and develop strategies to manage emotional and psychological challenges. Mel Blair offers support to patients dealing with:
- Anxiety and stress: Learn strategies to manage overwhelming emotions and find calm.
- Depression: Work through the causes of low mood and develop tools to feel better emotionally.
- Relationship issues: Improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen your relationships.
- Trauma recovery: Heal from past experiences with a sensitive and supportive approach.
- Support for kids, youth and teens: Help young people manage anxiety, social pressures, and behavioural challenges.
Counselling is not just about solving problems – it’s about building resilience and finding healthier ways to manage emotions and relationships. And with Mel’s support and guidance, you’ll be well on your way to doing so in no time!
Meet Mel Blair – Counsellor in Wavell Heights
Mel Blair has a huge amount of experience in providing Counselling services for individuals, families, and young people. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Youth, Child, and Family Counselling, alongside additional training in trauma-informed care and Animal-Assisted Therapy.
Mel works with a range of patients, including:
- Teenagers who need support managing school pressures, anxiety, and behavioural issues.
- Children who need support with diagnosed conditions, behavioural issues, challenges relating or fitting in, school and school adjustment, friends, and learning.
- Adults seeking help with emotional health, relationship problems, illnesses, trauma, bereavement and grief, and life transitions.
- Families who want to improve communication, support each other better, resolve conflicts, and rebuild trust.
Mel uses a trauma-informed approach, ensuring you feel safe and understood throughout your therapeutic journey.
Types of Counselling We Offer at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights)
At our Wavell Heights Clinic, we offer several types of Counselling to suit your needs:
1. Individual Counselling
One-on-one support where you can explore mental health challenges, emotional difficulties, or life transitions with personalised care.
2. Kid, Youth and Teen Counselling
Specialised support for young people dealing with anxiety, school pressures, or social challenges, helping them build resilience and emotional strength.
3. Family and Relationship Counselling
Guidance for families or couples to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen bonds.
What to Expect in Your First Session
In your first Counselling session in our Wavell Heights Clinic, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your concerns and what you hope to achieve from therapy.
Mel Blair will take time to understand your unique situation and work with you to create a Wellness Plan that suits your needs. Whether you’re dealing with stress, trauma, or relationship issues, or are struggling to cope with life, school, friends or other challenges, Mel will help you develop practical strategies to improve your mental health.
Flexible In-Person and Telehealth Options
Our Counselling services are available both in-person at our Wavell Heights Clinic and via videoconference. This means that no matter where you are, you can receive the support you need.
Videoconference is ideal for patients who may have limited mobility or live outside the immediate area, offering the same personalised care remotely. Prefer not to leave your home? Mel is happy to speak with you on the telephone or by video call.
Why Choose Mel Blair?
Mel Blair’s approach to Counselling blends evidence-based techniques with compassionate care. Her expertise in trauma recovery and Animal-Assisted Therapy allows her to provide a unique, supportive environment where patients feel heard and valued.
Mel’s goal is to help you move forward with practical strategies for managing your mental health and enhancing your emotional well-being.
Working with Mel means having access to:
- A tailored approach designed to meet your individual needs.
- A safe space where you can openly discuss your challenges.
- Practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve relationships.
- A caring and empathetic Counsellor with whom you can build long-term trust.
Book Your Counselling Session at Brisbane Livewell Clinic (Wavell Heights)
If you’re ready to start your journey towards better health – mentally and emotionally – contact us to book a Counselling session with Mel Blair. Call our friendly Reception staff at Wavell Heights on (07) 3861 5881 or book online by clicking the button below.
Counselling can provide the support you need to navigate life’s challenges with confidence. So book your Counselling session now.
FAQs about Counselling in Wavell Heights
1. How long will I need Counselling sessions?
The duration of Counselling varies depending on individual needs and goals. Some people may feel better after a few sessions, while others may benefit from ongoing support. During your first session, Mel Blair will work with you to develop a plan that suits your personal situation.
2. What kind of issues can Counselling help with?
Counselling at our Wavell Heights clinic can support a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma recovery, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Each session is personalised to address your specific concerns.
3. Can Counselling help with trauma recovery?
Counselling is an effective way to process and recover from trauma. Mel Blair is experienced in trauma-informed care, providing a safe and understanding environment where patients can work through past experiences and heal at their own pace.
4. Is Counselling suitable for teenagers?
Counselling is highly beneficial for teenagers facing anxiety, behavioural challenges, and social pressures. Mel Blair works with young people in Wavell Heights to help them build emotional resilience and manage the stresses of adolescence.
5. Can I access Counselling remotely if I’m not in Wavell Heights?
If you are unable to attend in person, you can access our Telehealth services. This option allows patients outside Brisbane, or those with mobility issues, to receive Counselling support online from the comfort of their own home.
6. How does Family Counselling work?
Family Counselling focuses on improving communication and resolving conflicts within the family unit. Sessions often involve multiple family members and aim to find collaborative solutions that strengthen relationships.
7. Is everything I say in Counselling confidential?
All sessions are confidential. Your privacy is important, and nothing discussed in your sessions will be shared without your permission, unless there is a concern for your safety or the safety of others.
Contact Us for Counselling in Wavell Heights
If you’re ready to book a Counselling session or would like more information about how Counselling can support your mental health, get in touch with us today. Call our friendly Reception staff at Wavell Heights on (07) 3861 5881 or book online by clicking the button below.
Our Wavell Heights Clinic offers both in-person and Telehealth services to make Counselling accessible to everyone.
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Brisbane Livewell Clinic, located in Wavell Heights and Cannon Hill, is Brisbane’s top health, natural therapies, and wellness clinic. Founded in 1979, it is the longest-running wellness centre in Brisbane.
Our Practitioners
Our Clinics are home to a team of experienced Allied Health and Natural Therapy practitioners. Each practitioner is highly skilled, qualified, and a member of their respective professional associations. They bring expertise and compassion to their work, believing everyone deserves a life free of pain, anxiety, and ill health.
Our Approach
We blend traditional medicine with the latest healthcare advancements to create personalised and comprehensive treatment plans. Our holistic and integrative approach addresses root causes rather than just symptoms, ensuring you achieve your health and wellness goals.
Our Services
Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, improving dietary habits, needing physical rehabilitation, or searching for mental and emotional support, we offer a wide range of services:
- Naturopathy: Naturopath treatments for a broad range of illnesses and health challenges
- Dietician and Nutrition: Promote health through diet, understand food allergies, and focus on gut health
- Acupuncture: Versatile Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy to support the improvement of your health and specific wellness issues
- Physiotherapy: Help with movement, muscle, and joint-related injuries
- Massage Therapy: Including relaxation massage, lymphatic drainage massage, Indian head massage, pregnancy massage, remedial massage, and more
- Kinesiology: Balance mind, body, and energy through muscle movement and other approaches
- Hypnotherapy: Make changes to mindset and overall wellness through hypnosis
- Mindset Therapy: Overcome addictions and trauma through mindset changes
Locations We Service
At Brisbane Livewell Clinic, we serve the following locations and are a part of the local community in:
- Wavell Heights
- Brisbane City, Brisbane Northside, North Brisbane and The North Side of Brisbane
- the surrounding suburbs of Boondall, Gordon Park, Stafford, Carseldine, Stafford Heights, McDowall, Aspley,
Northgate, Banyo, Nudgee,
Geebung, Everton Park, Nundah, Hendra, Clayfield,
Kedron, Chermside, Chermside West, Bridgeman Downs, Brisbane; and - Cannon Hill
- and the surrounding suburbs of Morningside, Murarrie, Norman Park, Seven Hills, Carina, Balmoral, Camp Hill, Hawthorne, Tingalpa, East Brisbane, Bulimba, Carina Heights, Hemmant, Belmont, and Coorparoo.
- Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Ipswich and the Darling Downs
- around Australia (for our Naturopaths, Nutritionists, Dieticians, Hypnotherapists and Mindset Therapists).
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