At Skylight, we are inspired by the resilience of the human spirit and the potential in all of us to live well.
We create environments of understanding, connection, optimism and courage through: -individual counselling -support group activities -respite -community education
We share a journey to empowerment with individuals, their friends and family and their carers.
At Skylight, we firmly believe that mental health should not define someone. We value lived experience and peer-led programs, using them to enhance well-being and strengthen resilience. We challenge the broader community to see mental health differently.
Our goals are to: -reduce discrimination -remove stigma around mental illness
We provide support and information, build community awareness and advocate for improved mental health policies and services.
Our role within the NDIS is essential - to bring choice and control to the people who need it most.
Services Offered
Counselling is a safe and confidential collaboration between qualified counsellors and participants to promote mental health and wellbeing, enhance self-understanding, and resolve identified concerns. Clients are active participants in the counselling process at every stage.
Changes facilitated by counselling include, change in perspective, new insight, new ways of thinking about situations, a new awareness of feelings, enhanced capacity to regulate feelings, new actions or behaviours, and new decisions about life.
The team at Skylight Mental Health include counsellors and therapists with training and experience in a wide range of concerns, including support for people who hear voices; experiences of trauma; anxiety and depression; and the experience of being a carer.
Fees and Payment
The full cost of counselling is covered for those with funding through the NDIS. We can still assist if you do not have NDIS funding - please phone us to discuss your options.
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.
