Child, Youth & Family Counsellor

About LINC Child, Youth & Family Counselling Service

We all have times where life can become overwhelming, everyone deserves support as early as possible to help get  back on track, to feel safe, respected  and connected.

CYFC is a free and confidential counselling service funded three days per week by Department of Communities and Justice to offer counselling, information and referral support to vulnerable families and young people in our community.

Counselling can assist young people and families discover their own unique ways of improving their wellbeing and managing life challenges such as;

• • feeling isolated, unsupported or unsafe
  • relationship difficulties
  • physical or mental health concerns
  • difficulty at school or work
  • stress from financial difficulties
  • change, grief or loss
  • traumatic experiences

Counselling is about listening to your needs and helping you to:

• • discover solutions that best suit your life circumstances
  • explore your hopes and dreams, and plans for the future
  • build confidence, skills and resilience
  • discover creative ways to manage obstacles or change
  • improve relationships
  • to connect to community, supports and specialised services

 Support for parents

We provide counselling, information, referrals and support to assist parents to build on their strengths and develop knowledge, skills & confidence to:

• • parent children through difficult times
  • look after their own wellbeing and needs as a parent
  • manage the impact of trauma on their wellbeing, relationships and parenting
  • understand and manage children’s behaviours
  • understand and manage the impact of trauma upon children
  • help their children grow and thrive
  • manage challenges and change

We also work to strengthen supportive relationships, connection to community resources, and offer counselling support or specialist referrals for children where appropriate.

At CYFC we  can draw upon a variety of strategies to match each person’s interests including expressive and creative activities, movement and play. From time to time we will offer groups, and parenting workshops such as Circle of Security.

Sue Craig - Child, Youth,  & Family Counsellor

• • Registered Counsellor ACA
  • Registered Yoga Teacher & Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator

Inquiries are welcome via phone, text or email. No referral required.

CYFC Monday - Wednesday |  M: 0417452862  | E: cyfc@linc.org.au |

LINC ABN: 609 727 648 Registered Charity