Counselling Rockingham

What We Offer at Our Rockingham Clinic

Our Rockingham practice brings together counsellors and a psychologist with a range of specialisations, so you can find the right fit for your situation. We offer:

• Individual counselling: One-on-one sessions for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, life transitions, burnout or trauma.
• Couples counselling: Structured support for couples navigating communication breakdowns, conflict, trust issues, infidelity or emotional disconnection.
• Family therapy:  Sessions that include parents and children or other family members to improve communication and resolve conflict at home.
• Trauma therapy: Evidence-based approaches including EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and IFS (Internal Family Systems) for processing traumatic experiences and reducing their ongoing impact.
• Psychology services: Our registered psychologist offers Medicare-rebatable sessions for clients with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from their GP.
• Clinical supervision: For practising counsellors seeking professional development and supervised practice hours.

We use a range of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method for couples, Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR and IFS. Your therapist will work with you to find the approach that best fits your needs. Therapy at Breathe Counselling is always collaborative, never one-size-fits-all.

What to Expect at Your First Session

If you’ve never been to counselling before, it’s natural to feel a little uncertain about what happens in that first appointment. Here’s what to expect when you visit our Rockingham clinic:

1. Booking – Browse our therapists’ profiles on this page and choose someone whose experience and approach resonate with you. Book online directly through their profile or call us on 0422 275 494.
2. Arrival – Our clinic is located at Suite 8–9, 63 Penguin Road, Safety Bay, within the City of Rockingham. There is plenty of free parking directly outside. The clinic is a short walk from Safety Bay foreshore and just next to Safety Bay IGA, Bayside Barista and Café Barco.
3. Your first session – Your counsellor will take time to understand what brought you in, your background and what you’d like to get out of therapy. There’s no pressure to share more than you’re comfortable with. The first session is about building trust, setting goals and deciding together how to move forward.
4. Ongoing sessions – Most clients attend weekly or fortnightly. Standard counselling sessions are 60 minutes. Psychology sessions are 50 minutes. Longer 90-minute and 2-hour sessions are also available with some counsellors if you prefer more extended work.

Fees, Medicare Rebates and Health Fund Claims

Breathe Counselling aims to keep therapy accessible. At our Rockingham clinic:

• Individual counselling (60 min): from $160 (standard) or $100 (concession). After-hours rates are $180 / $110 concession.
• Couples and family counselling (60 min): from $190 (standard) or $110 (concession). After-hours rates are $210 / $120 concession.

*PLEASE NOTE: Fees, rebates, and available services may vary between therapists

Medicare rebates are available for sessions with our registered psychologist, Elizabeth Rodwell. To access a rebate, you’ll need a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) and referral from your GP. Medicare covers up to 10 psychology sessions per calendar year under the Better Access initiative.

Health fund rebates — some of our Rockingham counsellors can offer rebates through Medibank, AHM, ARHG, Police Health and Bupa. Check individual therapist profiles for details or ask when you book.

You do not need a GP referral to see a counsellor at Breathe Counselling; you can self-refer and book directly.

Serving Rockingham and Surrounding Suburbs

Our clinic is centrally located within the City of Rockingham local government area, making it easy to reach from across the region. We regularly see clients from:

• Rockingham and East Rockingham
• Safety Bay and Shoalwater
• Waikiki and Warnbro
• Port Kennedy and Secret Harbour
• Baldivis and Wellard
• Cooloongup and Hillman
• Singleton and Golden Bay

The clinic is accessible by public transport — catch Bus 552 from Rockingham Station (Stop 23791) to Penguin Rd / Watts Rd (Stop 21264), then walk approximately 2 minutes.

For clients who can’t attend in person, all of our Rockingham-based therapists also offer online counselling via Microsoft Teams, so you can access the same quality support from home.

Why Choose Breathe Counselling in Rockingham?

• Experienced, qualified therapists: Every counsellor and psychologist at Breathe Counselling holds tertiary-level qualifications in mental health. Our team includes practitioners trained in trauma-specific modalities like EMDR and IFS that many local clinics don’t offer.
• Flexible hours: We offer appointments Monday to Sunday, including after-hours sessions on Monday and Thursday evenings until 9 pm, so you can fit therapy around work, school and family commitments.
• Multiple therapists, one clinic: With several counsellors and a psychologist practising from our Rockingham rooms, you’re more likely to find availability that suits your schedule and a therapist whose style matches your needs.
• Warm, private setting: Our suites are in a quiet, coastal pocket of the Rockingham area, just moments from Safety Bay foreshore. Clients often tell us the relaxed environment makes it easier to open up.

If you’re looking for counselling in Rockingham, we’d welcome the chance to support you. Browse our therapists below and book a session, or call 0422 275 494 to discuss which counsellor might be the best fit.