Perth's family hub, in South Perth and online
Counselling and allied health support for the whole family
Discovery Family Therapy supports children, teenagers, adults, parents, couples and families. Begin with what is happening now, and we will help you find a practitioner and next step that fits.
Your first step
Where to start?
Choose the path that best fits where you are right now.
I'm not sure where to start
When several things are happening or you're unsure which support comes first, Family Navigator helps you identify the priorities and move forward.
Start with Family Navigator
I know what support I'm looking for
Explore counselling, family support and other services at Discovery Family Therapy.
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Support for you and your family
We take an integrative, collaborative approach: every practitioner works as part of one connected care team, so support for one person can grow into support for your whole family when that fits.
Family Navigator
When several needs overlap, Family Navigator helps you identify priorities and map a clear support pathway. This can include counselling, practical support and carefully selected complementary providers.
Children
Emotions, behaviour, school, neurodivergence or family change.
Teenagers
Anxiety, identity, friendships, school pressure or family relationships.
Parents
Parenting stress, confidence, separation or understanding your child.
Couples & Relationships
Communication, conflict, disconnection or significant change.
Families
Repeated patterns, conflict, separation or difficulty moving forward.
Family-focused support
Support that sees the whole picture
Your wellbeing is shaped by your physical health, emotions, relationships, family life, work or school, and everyday pressures. We consider how these parts of life influence one another, identify priorities with you and connect the right support. This can include counselling, Family Navigator support and carefully selected complementary services.
Meet the team
Build your care team
Start with the practitioner or service that best fits what is happening now. Our counsellors provide focused therapeutic support, while the Family Navigator looks across the wider picture, helps identify priorities and maps a clear support pathway. When broader needs are involved, that pathway can include carefully selected complementary providers who contribute health, education or practical support. Your care team can adapt as your needs, goals and circumstances change.
Nadia Kidgell
Principal Family Counsellor
Children, teens, parents, families, family systems, neurodivergence, complex family dynamics, trauma-informed support
Dip. Couns., Cert. Play Therapy
Australian Counselling Association, Level 2: 19620
Mel Tibbitts
Senior Counsellor and Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Children, teens, parents, emotional regulation, behaviour support, family support, routines, school-related challenges
B.Sc. (Hons) Occupational Therapy, Endorsed Mental Health Practitioner
AHPRA: OCC0002166799
Krasna Phillips
Senior Counsellor
Adults, couples, grief and loss, relationship counselling, family communication, life transitions
Dip. Couns.
Australian Counselling Association, Level 2: 26428
Ken Byrne
Counsellor
Alcohol use and recovery, men's counselling, work and FIFO, couples and relationship counselling, anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, counselling for fathers, relapse prevention and maintaining recovery, grief and bereavement
B.Sc. Psychology, Grad. Dip. Counselling
Australian Counselling Association, Member: 20240
Zaynab Al-Fahrany
Children and Teen Counsellor
Anxiety, school refusal, bullying, identity, ADHD, family change and conflict
B.A. Psychology, Curtin University
Australian Counselling Association, Level 1: S87616
Your next step
Take the next step
Book directly for in-person support in South Perth or online across Australia. If you are unsure which appointment fits, tell us what has been happening and we will guide you to a suitable pathway.