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Family counselling Brisbane

Anglicare’s family counselling includes general counselling support, family law counselling and a post-separation parenting course.

Support for families during change

Relationship difficulties or breakdowns impact entire families. Our family counselling programs are designed to provide compassionate and practical support to move forward in a positive direction.

Program details

Post-separation Parenting Course

Designed to support separated parents wanting to improve relationships with their children, this course provides co-parenting tools to help young people adjust to family separation.

Family counselling

Family counselling supports establishing and maintaining positive relationships. This program helps families build resilience by identifying and resolving contributing issues. 

Family law counselling

A service for families navigating the emotional and legal landscapes of relationship changes, separation and divorce.

Program inclusions

  • Up to 12 sessions with a counsellor
  • Free or nominal co-payment (please ask our team for details)
  • Face-to-face, telephone or Microsoft Teams appointments 
  • Access to information and referrals.

Program benefits

The goal of all our family counselling programs is to:

  • Strengthen family bonds
  • Navigate critical family transitions such as family formation, extension and separation
  • Improve safety and wellbeing for children and young people
  • Prevent relationship breakdowns by supporting parents and children to create environments of growth, connection and resilience
  • Access information and referrals.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, you must:

  • Be over 18 years old, and
  • Able to attend sessions in person, via video call or telephone. Interpreter services are available.

Locations

  • Cleveland
  • Clontarf
  • Riverview
  • Inala
  • Caboolture
  • Strathpine
  • Stafford
  • Booval
  • Eight Mile Plains

How to apply

If you’re eligible, you can apply for the free program through the apply link, call us on 1300 114 397 or submit the form below.

What is Anglicare’s purpose?

  • We’ve been caring for Queenslanders for over 150 years
  • We connect with people at every stage of life and respond with compassion and humility
  • Our team is experienced, dedicated and equipped to help
  • We advocate to inform positive social change
  • Our vision is to create a more loving, just and inclusive society.

Common questions

Here are the most frequently asked questions we receive about our program.

Are there any costs or out of pocket fees?

Family counselling is free or a nominal co-payment. Please discuss costs with our team.

Will I receive professional counselling?

Yes, our counsellors are fully trained professionals, and all sessions are confidential.

Do I need to attend all 12 appointments?

No, your participation is voluntary and you do not need to attend all 12 appointments. The number of sessions is up to you (up to 12 appointments).

Access our services

We’re here for you. Submit this form or call us to access an Anglicare service or program. Our team is available between 9am and 5pm weekdays on 1300 114 397.

If you need to talk to someone urgently, outside of business hours, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. If you are in immediate danger, dial 000.

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