Our Approach
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Our Approach
Our highly qualified people come to you offering counselling solutions and services for individuals, families and couples. We have experience in working with a wide range of life’s challenges, which include but are not limited to:
Abuse (sexual & emotional), Adolescent Behaviour, Agoraphobia, Anger Management, Anxiety & Depression, Career Planning, Child Development and Trauma, Disability, Domestic Violence, Drug, Alcohol & Gambling Addictions, Family Dispute Resolution (FDR), Grief & Loss, Life Coaching, Marriage Difficulties, Mediation, Parenting & Child Relationships (Family), Pre Marriage, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Relationship & Conflict Resolution, Self Esteem, Separation, Social Anxiety, Substance misuse, Working with Government and Workplace issues (EAP).
Our approach to counselling ensures that the relationship between client and counsellor is confidential, respectful and consistent. We believe that feeling respected and safe are important factors in working together. We use a range of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family Development Therapy, Person Centred Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Relapse Prevention Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy, which through our qualified guidance enables our clients to acquire the coping skills, needed to move forward with their lives.
An initial consultation in your home or safe place allows us to discuss the full range of your concerns. We will discuss the type and frequency of counselling at the end of the first session. However, you may be relieved to know that we are committed to ensure you only attend the number of sessions you require. We recognise the healing process and know when our clients have gained the skills needed to move on without attending unnecessary additional sessions. As a commitment to offering the most up to date therapy and strategies our practitioners attend courses nationally & internationally to enhance their ability to look after our clients. We are all Members of the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors, The Australian Counselling Association and/or The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and work within their codes of ethics.
Code of Practice
We are members of The Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC) and/or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), who have a Code of Practice and ethics. Copies are available upon request or on the association’s websites. If we are in breach of these codes, you have the right to make a formal complaint to the AIPC or the AASW. Our company ABN is: 15 650 047 691.
Informed Consent
Informed Consent is a process we discuss together to ensure that you understand your unique journey in counselling prior to commencement of any sessions.
Confidentiality
The content of your session remains private and confidential. There may be times however, where legal and ethical requirements may make it necessary for us to discuss information about our counselling together with other professionals. Such situations include:
- If there is any danger of you harming yourself or another person.
- If we are required by the courts to release information.
- If you are under 18 years of age and report any sexual abuse
Adelaide Discreet Counselling proudly supports the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and LGBTI communities.
About Us
We come to you
Adelaide Discreet Counselling was conceived by Emma Smith BSocSc and Patrick Smith BSW (Hons) after helping people address their challenges for over 25 years. Through experience, Emma and Patrick know that the hardest step for individuals when seeking counselling is entering the consulting rooms. Our practitioners are some of the best in Australia and they come to you specialising in many areas. Adelaide Discreet Counselling provide a service that reduces people’s anxiety by meeting them in their homes or in places where they feel safe.
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