"We are all just walking each other home"
- Rumi
About us
About Counselling for Today
At Counselling for Today, the focus is on how counselling works and how you will be supported throughout the process.
You are supported by Bernadette Staunton, an experienced clinical counsellor offering a calm, thoughtful, and compassionate approach to therapy.
A safe and supportive environment is at the heart of the work — a space where you can feel heard, understood, and gently supported as you explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace.
A Thoughtful & Compassionate Approach
Many people come to counselling with a mix of feelings — some clear and easy to name, others more difficult to understand.
You are welcomed exactly as you are, without judgment or expectation.
Healing often begins when we gently turn toward the different parts of ourselves — not only the parts we value, but also those we may criticise, avoid, or find difficult to accept.
Through this process, counselling becomes a space for greater self-understanding, self-compassion, and meaningful change.
How We Work Together
The approach at Counselling for Today is grounded in person-centred and trauma-informed counselling, with a strong focus on your individual experiences, values, and strengths.
Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, sessions are thoughtfully tailored to your unique needs.
After an initial conversation, we work together to understand what has brought you to counselling and what you would like to gain from the process.
From there, a gentle and collaborative plan may be developed, supporting:
- Understanding underlying challenges
- Building resilience and emotional awareness
- Strengthening self-compassion
- Creating practical, meaningful change
Counselling is a collaborative process. You are supported with care, respect, and professional guidance every step of the way.
What to Expect in Counselling
Sessions are guided at your pace, with space to talk openly, reflect, and explore what feels important to you.
There is no pressure to share more than you feel comfortable with, and no expectation to have everything figured out.
Over time, many people begin to notice greater clarity, emotional understanding, and a stronger sense of balance in their daily lives.
Begin with a Conversation
If this approach feels right for you, you’re warmly welcome to reach out for a gentle conversation.Â
No obligation – No Expectation – Just a conversation.
No pressure, just a conversation.
You’re welcome to contact Bernadette via phone or email — whichever feels most comfortable.
Take your time. This is simply a chance to see if it feels right for you.
Specialities include:
- Addictions
- Anxiety and depression
- PTSD
- Acute Stress
- Trauma
- Domestic Violence
- Relationship Challenges/breakdowns
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions / Life Adjustments
- LGBTQIA+
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Private Health Funds Accepted
- MEDIBANK PRIVATE
- AHM
- BUPA
- HCF
AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL HEALTH GROUP –Â
Representing Smaller Regional Health Funds
- St Luke’s Health
- Emergency Services Health
- AIA Health
- Westfund
- Unihealth
- Australian Defence Force
- Police Health
- Phoenix Health
- Mildura Health
- Doctors Health Fund
  Individual Counselling: (60 Minutes)
- First Session: $160.00
- Regular Subsequent Sessions: $140.00
  Couples Counselling:
- First Session: $180.00
- Regular Subsequent Sessions: $160.00