As part of the Uniting Church in Australia, our foundation is Christ’s invitation to serve humanity by creating an inclusive, connected and just world. Formed in 1977, as a union of Presbyterian, Congregational and Methodist denominations, the Church’s inaugural Statement to the Nation is just as relevant now, as it was more than 40 years ago.
From the outset, the Uniting Church sought to be a loud voice for a world that’s fair and equitable, to always welcome everyone exactly as they are, and to protect God’s creation and the planet we all live on.
You'll find the support you need at any of our nine NSW locations: Campbeltown, Fairfield, Gosford, Newcastle, Nowra, Penrith, Parramatta, Sydney and Wollongong.
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Services Offered
If you need a safe and confidential place to talk about your concerns and relationship issues, our professional counselling, mediation and relationship education programs are open to everyone.
Counselling helps people better relate to themselves and others while fostering healthy thinking and behaviour. This may require learning to manage and express feelings effectively and developing skills to respond to others who may be experiencing distress.
We’ve supported people through difficult times for over 35 years, providing affordable counselling services for anyone in need, as well as programs, workshops, groups and seminars for a broad range of specific areas.  Our counsellors are professionally trained trauma-informed family therapists, with the skills necessary to help anyone build healthy relationship habits, manage conflict and share positive communication.  Our Counselling services can assist with, but are not limited to: -Conflict between family members -Coping with separation or divorce -Adjusting to life in a blended or step family -School and/or educational concerns -Substance abuse -Bullying and social problems -Moving out of home -Stress and anger management  -Trauma, grief and loss -Anxiety and depression.
Fees and Payment
Everyone should have access to professional counselling and mediation, so we keep our fees as low as possible and take your individual circumstances into consideration. We’ll clearly explain to you any costs when you book an appointment.Â
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.