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Our Services

We offer professional counselling services and tailored wellbeing programs for children, young people and adults. Counselling and Wellbeing Programs are available with or without the support of a therapy dog.

 

Wellbeing programs are designed for groups, organisations and in community settings.

All services are trauma-informed, strengths-based and responsive to individual or group needs.

 

Please see the service descriptions below for further details.

Counselling

Counselling is a collaborative process designed to empower

individuals, families, and groups to navigate life's challenges

and achieve personal growth.

It provides a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours with a trained professional.

The primary goal is to foster mental health, emotional wellness, and to help you develop effective strategies for coping with various aspects of life, including relationships, personal development or parenting.

1:1 Counselling - 60 minutes​​​

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Therapy Dog & Counselling

Counselling with a therapy dog is a gentle, goal-focused approach where a trained therapy dog is thoughtfully included as a supportive presence

— not the therapy itself.

The counsellor integrates the dog alongside traditional counselling methods, using the comfort and connection of the human–animal bond to support the therapeutic process. The dog’s involvement is always purposeful, ethically guided, and completely optional, with the counsellor maintaining responsibility for treatment planning, boundaries, and therapeutic direction.

Sessions are tailored to each person, creating a safe, supportive space while thoughtfully incorporating the therapy dog where it feels helpful and appropriate.

Therapy Dog Counselling animal assisted therapy

Group Workshops

Counselling

Our group workshops are designed for parents, families, and teenagers seeking support, learning, and personal growth.

Programs like Circle of Security, Shark Cage, and Love Bites for teenagers offer structured, evidence-informed approaches in a small-group setting, encouraging connection, shared learning, and practical skill-building.

Workshops provide a safe and supportive space where participants can explore personal challenges, develop new strategies, and build confidence in applying them to everyday life.

**Prefer a more personalised setting? All programs can also be offered individually.**

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Wellbeing Programs

Our wellbeing programs are designed for organisations, workplaces,

and community groups seeking to enhance the health, resilience, and overall wellbeing of their members. Delivered onsite (with a therapy dog as an option) these programs combine practical strategies, interactive activities, and evidence-informed approaches to support stress management, improve communication, and strengthen team connection.

Each program is structured to meet the unique goals of your organisation while fostering a positive workplace culture.

Participants leave with practical tools and strategies they can apply immediately, helping to create lasting benefits for both individuals and the wider team.

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NDIS support

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I support NDIS participants through individual therapy, therapeutic groups, and wellbeing programs tailored to each person’s goals and needs.

Services are delivered under relevant NDIS registration groups and may include counselling, parenting programs, capacity-building workshops, animal-assisted interventions, and supports that build confidence, independence, and everyday life skills.

Supports are meaningful, person-centred, and aligned with each participant’s unique goals. Every service is offered with a focus on collaboration, flexibility, and respect, so that each participant feels heard, valued, and supported throughout their journey.

Trauma and complex life experiences

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Domestic and family violence support

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Parenting support and family dynamics

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Children’s emotional wellbeing and behaviour

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Grief and loss (including bereavement, separation, and life transitions)

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Stress, anxiety, emotional regulation, and self-esteem

If your experience isn’t listed here, you’re still very welcome to reach out,

I may be able to support you or help connect you with someone who can.

Individuals feeling overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted

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Parents navigating communication and boundary challenges

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Young people experiencing anxiety, emotional challenges, or life transitions

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Individuals and families impacted by trauma

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NDIS participants seeking individual therapeutic support,

group programs, or tailored wellbeing supports

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Aged care communities looking for wellbeing programs,

including therapy dog visits

counselling counsellor Mackay Whitsundays

 

Counselling  (with or without Therapy Dog)  

  • 1 hr @  $125.00

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Wellbeing Programs & Group Workshops

Programs are tailored to your setting, group size, duration and goals.

Please contact us to discuss your needs and receive a tailored quote.

*** Travel outside Mackay attracts a fuel levy ***

CONTACT DETAILS

email: andrea.cc.connections@gmail.com | phone: 0438 483 216

abn: 95 137 768 513

service areas: Mackay and Whitsundays - QLD - Australia

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS

Emergency                               000

Lifeline Australia                    13 11 14

Beyond Blue                            1300 22 46 36

Kids Helpline                          1800 55 1800

Parent Helpline                       1300 30 1300

DV Connect                            1800 811 811

1800Respect                            1800 737 732

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