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Chirnside Park, VIC 4020, Australia
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Heart Life Counselling is a well-established counselling service founded in 2003 by Debra Battersby, with a primary focus on providing support to individuals and couples dealing with difficult and abusive relationships. With a trauma-informed, integrated eclectic approach, the service aims to address the holistic well-being of clients by incorporating mind, emotions, body, and spirit/soul in the healing journey. Utilizing various modalities such as Psychotherapy, EMDR, Somatic Therapy, and Mindfulness, Heart Life Counselling tailors its approach to meet the unique needs of each client.

Over the years, Heart Life Counselling has expanded its services to include relationship, couples, marriage, and pre-marriage counselling, reflecting a commitment to supporting individuals in various stages of their personal and relational journeys. As an NDIS Registered Service Provider since 2017, the counselling service has demonstrated a dedication to inclusivity and accessibility, ensuring that individuals with diverse needs can receive the support they require. With 16 years of clinical experience and a strong background in trauma-informed counselling, Debra and her team strive to help clients explore and address the root causes of their difficulties for long-lasting personal growth and empowerment.

Heart Life Counselling operates with a client-centered approach, recognizing that each individual is the expert of their own life. By providing a safe and supportive environment for clients to express themselves without judgment, the service facilitates a deeper understanding of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Through a collaborative process of exploration and self-discovery, clients can gain new insights, develop coping strategies, and enhance their relationships, ultimately empowering them to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and self-awareness.