Dhelkaya Health believes you have the ability to make positive changes in your life and can support you in a number of ways to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Counselling provides a safe space to explore a range of life topics to assist you on your journey towards change.
Dhelkaya Health offers Counselling services with a focus on helping you to manage and overcome challenges that you may be experiencing in your life. So, if you are finding an issue is affecting you significantly, Counselling may be beneficial for you and our sessions are confidential and private.
The Counselling Team provides timely, accessible, high-quality services. Our Generalist Counselling service is free and available to anyone in the community who may be struggling with aspects of their mental wellbeing and no GP referral is required. To make an appointment call 5479 1000and a Counselling Duty Worker will then contact you to arrange an assessment appointment.
We also have a Psychological Therapy Service provided by a Mental Health accredited Social Worker. Discuss with your GP if this is right for you as this service is provided by GP referral with a Mental Health Care Plan. The Psychological Therapy Service also provides Children’s Counselling for children aged 6 -12 years by GP referral with a Mental Health Care Plan.
Make the initial contact and our staff will help guide you to your best option.
Exercise and social connections are vital for mental health and wellbeing. Regular physical activity releases chemicals in the brain which boost mood and help reduce anxiety and depression. It can include anything from brisk walking to team sports, whatever you enjoy.
Dhelkaya Health has a number of walking groups and programs as well as strength training and exercise that could be perfect to get you started or to keep you on track. You can find the details on our new website at www.dhelkayahealth.org.au/community-health-wellbeing/stay-active/
Some of these walking groups also promote social connection which enhances the benefits of exercise. Together, exercise and social interaction create a whole-of-person approach to mental health, promoting both physical wellness and meaningful relationships helping to build resilience.
