PREPPED FOR PREP PROGRAM

We are proud to offer our weekly Prepped for Prep Program that caters for children aged three to five. We take great pride in identifying the unique needs of each child as they begin their primary education, and our program has been designed with this in mind. Our approach to teaching is unique because we combine educational and social work theoretical practices to provide a holistic approach. Our experience has shown us that young children require support in several key areas to ensure they are ready for school. These areas include anxiety and mental health well-being, social skills, problem-solving and logical thinking, letter and sound recognition, understanding numbers and patterning, as well as fine and gross motor skills. Our small group programs are tailored to meet these needs and provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.

COMPASS COUNSELLING

Compass Counselling, established in 2019, is a therapeutic service that offers personalised solutions for individual, group, and family therapy. The founder, Maxine, strongly believes in empowering people with the necessary strategies and tools to help them lead healthier lives.

At Compass Counselling, you can expect to receive a safe and non-judgmental space where your concerns will be actively listened to. Maxine's approach involves helping you identify your goals, strengths, and thought patterns. Through this process, she will tailor an assortment of strategies and tools that are specifically designed to meet your unique needs.

Whether you are dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or relationship issues, Compass Counselling is committed to providing you with the support you need to achieve your goals. Maxine's compassionate and personalized approach will help you navigate life's challenges, and empower you to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.

About Maxine

Maxine has worked in the field since 1997. She has a, Masters of Social Work (prof qual), a Graduate Diploma in Education, a Bachelor of Social Science, a Diploma of Counselling, a Diploma of Community Management and a Diploma of Welfare Work. She is also a qualified Justice of the Peace.

Work Experience:

Child Safety Officer for the Department of Child Safety
The Commission for Children and Young People. Working within the detention centre and supporting children within the child safety system.
Manager with an organisation who worked beside young people who have experienced homelessness, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addictions and mental health concerns.
Professional supervision and policy development
Domestic violence and sexual assault support worker.
Disability support worker

Maxine MacGillivray (Social Worker/Children's Author)

THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT

Compass Counselling is an organisation that provides therapeutic supports to individuals seeking mental health assistance. With a range of services available, Compass Counselling is dedicated to helping individuals struggling with a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and abuse.

Compass Councelling services include:

Psychoeducation
Individual Counselling
Couple Counselling
Art therapy-based sessions
Group Counselling
Professional Supervision
Anxiety and Depression
Mental Health
Grief and Loss
Trauma and Abuse
Case management/ mentoring

GROUP THERAPY SERVICES

GROUP THERAPY FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS WITH ANXIETY

These small group sessions are designed using a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Neuroscience and Psychoeducation. Combining both art and games, children learn the knowledge, strategies and skills to manage and reduce their anxiety in a fun environment.

These small group sessions are designed around art therapy and uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Strength Based Therapy, Neuroscience and Psychoeducation. Group sessions are embedded with mindfulness, grounding and breathing techniques to help create better and more balanced nervous system responses. Children's groups combine both art and games to help them learn the knowledge, strategies, and skills to manage and reduce their anxiety in a fun environment.

GROUP THERAPY FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS SURVIVING TRAUMA

Based on art therapy techniques, these small group sessions use a combination of Cognitive Processing Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Grounding techniques, Neuroscience, Strength Based Therapy and Psychoeducation. They are designed to support mental health wellbeing;

Recognise triggers of emotional responses,
Understand thought patterns,
Learn skills to reframe unhelpful thought patterns
Identify own strengths, goals, identity and voice.

This program can be run in small groups or larger groups in school settings.

Compass Counselling provides an inclusive, person-centred, and evidence practice to meet your individual needs.

SARAH

"Thank you so much for providing my daughter with some practical strategies to better understand and cope with her anxiety."

CONTACT US

+61 431 380 095

macgillivraym@gmail.com