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 NavigatorI 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
Not sure what kind of support fits? Start with a conversation and we will connect you with the right counsellor or practical support.
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
You can begin with one person, one relationship or one practical concern. With your consent, support can connect around the family where this is helpful, without expecting you to coordinate everything alone.
Begin where the need is clearest
Connect the right support
Adapt as needs change
You are not broken. You are not alone. You do not have to carry this by yourself.
Meet the team
Build your care team
You do not need to work out your whole support pathway before you book. Each practitioner brings different professional experience while sharing a family-focused approach, so you can begin with the person who best fits your needs now and be guided towards other support if your needs change.
Fiona Ontong
Family Navigator
Works with: Families getting started, or coordinating support across several needs
Mel Tibbitts
Senior Counsellor and Mental Health Occupational Therapist
Works with: Children, teenagers and parents
When you are ready
Take the next step
In South Perth and online across Australia. No referral needed, and you do not need to have it all worked out before you get in touch.