Possum House Warrnambool is a leading provider of child and family counselling and therapy services in the region. Their specialised offerings include parenting support, mental health intervention, social navigation support, and play therapy for children accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Additionally, they run small social connection groups for autistic/neurodivergent primary school-age children, facilitated by therapists and neurodivergent mentors. The business also provides focused psychological interventions for tween-aged children, although their waiting list is currently closed due to high demand.
With a focus on play-based and attachment-focused therapy for children under 12 who struggle with managing emotions, worry, sadness, or have experienced trauma or loss, Possum House Warrnambool is dedicated to providing high-quality, ethical care. They accept referrals from support agencies and family services due to overwhelming demand for their services. The business also offers clinical supervision services to allied health and welfare professionals locally, either face-to-face or via videoconference, to support the development and maintenance of best practices.
The team at Possum House Warrnambool comprises experienced professionals, including senior therapists, accredited mental health social workers, registered play therapy supervisors, social workers, psychologists, provisional play therapists, and an administrative assistant. With a strong emphasis on quality care and effective coordination, the business is known for its commitment to providing comprehensive support for children and families in need, under the capable organization of their dedicated admin assistant, Beth.
