Our Commitment
The Counselling and support department of Citipointe desire to provide skilled and affordable help to meet the needs of the families and individuals of the community through counselling, life skill training, personal development groups, and courses relating to such issues as behaviour management, parenting, communication and relationship satisfaction.
Our counsellors are skilled in the areas of:
- Family
- Relationships
- Men’s & women’s issues
- Children - art/sand play therapy
- Adolescents
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Grief & loss
- Eating disorders
- Sexual brokeness
Our Values
Community
We are committed to providing a wholistic service that will utilise a variety of strategies - including networking with other agencies - to provide the best possible solutions for those facing life’s challenges.
Excellence
Our counsellors are university trained and chosen for their professionalism, their compassion and their integrity. Our volunteers are mature people of exceptional character and trained in people helping skills.
Human dignity
We see every person as being unique and valuable and therefore uphold high standards of confidentiality, equity, and social justice.
Counselling
Qualified Male and Female Counsellors
Qualified Mandarin-speaking Counsellor
Qualified Professional Supervisors
Qualified Professional Supervisors
Life Skill Training
Communication skills that transform relationships
Managing difficult people
Managing your budget
Practical tips for surviving single parenthood
Managing difficult people
Managing your budget
Practical tips for surviving single parenthood
Personal Development
Search for Life – personal development groups
Human beings are spectacular, brilliant and broken. Why do so many contradictions exist in our lives? Everyone needs to understand the power of our internal cry for acceptance, value and belonging. This program identifies the cause of so many human tensions and introduces participants to the healing power of truth in a caring environment.
Next 10 week course starts: Thursday 23rd July 2009
Applications close: 17th July 2009
Cost: $60.00 (includes manual)
Enquiries and Registration: 07 3347 5856
Next 10 week course starts: Thursday 23rd July 2009
Applications close: 17th July 2009
Cost: $60.00 (includes manual)
Enquiries and Registration: 07 3347 5856
Support Groups
Examples of groups:
- Couple care
- Surviving single parenthood
- Divorce recovery
- Divorce recovery for kids
- Parents of “special” children
Interest/Social Groups
Examples of groups :
- Retirees
- Single parents
- Grandparents caring for grandchildren
Community Building
"Common Ground" Networking People Helpers
If you are a professional or a student involved in working in our community in any “people helping” capacity, this morning tea is for you. Bring along your brochures and your business cards and connect with other like-minded people.
The Community Networking Morning Tea is a great opportunity to let others know what you are doing and to find out what others are doing to build a better community.
Professional Development
Bi-Monthly Leadership Meetings
These meetings support and enhance you as a leader and a people helper.
Group Supervision
Bi-Monthly Meetings
Group Supervision is conducted by qualified supervisors to provide ongoing support to health professionals and Practicum students.
Individual Supervision
Available by appointment only to those working in the health profession and practicum students who are required to undertake regular supervision by a Qualified Supervisor.
All enquiries: 07 3347 5856
