Stepping Stone Services

One step at a time ¬- Our lives are so busy and change is never fast or easy – sometimes we give up trying to better ourselves because we see little change from immense effort and great sacrifice. Stepping Stone Services will help you reach your goals by taking the first step with you and by supporting you until you achieve them – we’re only happy with the happier you.

Getting to know yourself – You’ll feel safe here, we won’t judge. Sometimes you’ll find yourself at a place in life, not understand how you got there and have no idea how to get back. We all get lost and forget who we are and what we are about at some stage in life – realising it can be very confronting, but since you’ve taken the first step, let’s take a snapshot of what you’re about in our first counselling session, then together we’ll reintroduce you to who you were - nothing is more empowering.

No limits – Everyone is different and it’s important that you explore your goals and hurdles at your own pace, it’s important because this is how you learn to deal with your issues as they are identified. This will provide the necessary skills to overcome not just your current crisis, but lay down some tough ground rules for any challenge that tries to beat you in the future. This confidence will lead to you making changes for you, when you’re ready to deal with them.

When you need us ¬– Trouble doesn’t always strike during business hours so our staff are pleased to provide before and after work appointments, or appointments on the weekend. We show that we are serious and committed to your needs by charging a flat rate, regardless of the time or the day of your appointment.

We’ve got what you need – our staff are trained in the methods that will help you the best. From traditional therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), through to more recent practices like Solution Focused Therapies, we have all of the tools. We are also trained in Suicide Interventions and are completely focused on helping you through whatever life throws at you.

About the team – Stepping Stone staff are trained, accredited Counsellors and are registered with the Australian Counselling Association. Stepping Stone Services has a strict Code of Conduct with all staff demonstrating commitment to uphold the company values. Being a small company all employees are direct reports of the Director of the company – this also contributes positively to Stepping Stone Services commitment to staff competency management and industry Best Practice.

Customer Charter

Each client has the right to expect:

•To be treated ethically, with dignity and with respect

•To understand the boundaries of our staff and what services we provide

•To maintain complete privacy and discretion under most circumstances

•To know how much the service will cost before it is provided

•To have clarity about the outcome you and the counsellor are working towards


Schedule of Fees

Initial consultation (90 minutes)……………………………………….........................$110.00
Follow-up consultation (60 minutes)………………………………………………………. $90.00

There is no surcharge for after hours or weekend consultations, and there is also no additional charge for people wishing to bring a support person.