Emerge Counselling Gippsland
Specialist Family Violence counselling, located in Sale, Victoria.
About Us
Emerge Counselling Gippsland is dedicated to providing specialist family violence counselling services to women who have experienced family violence. With a deep commitment to feminism, a strengths-based approach, person-centered care, and empowerment, Emerge Counselling Gippsland stands as a beacon of hope and support in the Gippsland region.
Services
At Emerge Counselling Gippsland, the services offered are tailored to address the unique and complex needs of those affected by family violence. The counsellors are highly trained specialists who understand the profound and multifaceted nature of family violence, offering compassionate and effective support to help clients navigate their healing journey.
Strengths-based Approach
The strengths-based approach is central to the counselling services at Emerge Counselling Gippsland. Rather than focusing on deficits, this approach highlights and builds upon the inherent strengths and resilience of clients. By recognizing and fostering these strengths, clients are empowered to reclaim their lives and move towards a future defined by their capabilities and aspirations.
Person-Centered Care
At the heart of Emerge Counselling Gippsland's philosophy is person-centered care. This means that each client is seen as a whole person with unique experiences, needs, and goals. Counsellors work collaboratively with clients, ensuring that their voices are heard and their choices respected. This individualised care promotes a sense of agency and self-determination, which is crucial for healing and recovery.
Empowerment
Empowerment is a core tenet of the services provided by Emerge Counselling Gippsland. Empowerment involves helping clients to gain control over their lives, make informed decisions, and build confidence in their abilities. Through counselling and support, clients are guided to recognize their potential and take proactive steps towards achieving their personal and familial wellbeing.
Biography

Kim.
Founder of Emerge Counselling Gippsland, Counsellor and Specialist Family Violence Counsellor.
Most recently, Kim has supported women and children who have experienced family violence.
Kim has been in the Community Services Sector for over 15 years.
Kim has experience working in many areas and client groups, including First Nations and LGBTIQA+.
Kim has worked in the Family Violence sector - specifically in Wellington Shire - and she brings her extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the complexities of Family Violence to her practice.
Kim is passionate about equality, ending gendered violence and empowering women, expecially victim-survivors of Family Violence.
Frequently Asked Questions
At this time, we are only able to provide phone or online sessions.
We will be providing in-person appointments in the near future.
We cannot provide court reports, but we can provide support letter.
Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to bulk bill.
Non-binary people, trans-women and cis-women are all welcome.
TBA
TBA
Yes, professional referrals can be made by completing our referral form and emailing it to info@emergecounsellinggippsland.com.au
No, you don't need to be referred by a worker or doctor. You can self refer by completing our Self Referral form and emailing info@emergecounsellinggippsland.com.au
At this time, we are not providing CBT or DBT.
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