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.

Watercolour illustration representing counselling and allied health support for the whole family at Discovery Family Therapy

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.

Nadia Kidgell, Family Counsellor at Discovery Family Therapy

Nadia Kidgell

Principal Family Counsellor

Counsellor

Works with: Children, teenagers and families

  • Anxiety
  • Family separation
  • Identity
  • Neurodivergence
  • Trauma
Fiona Ontong, Family Navigator at Discovery Family Therapy

Fiona Ontong

Family Navigator

Family Navigator

Works with: Families getting started, or coordinating support across several needs

  • Care coordination
  • Service navigation
  • No referral needed
  • Whole-family view
Mel Tibbitts, Senior Counsellor and Mental Health Occupational Therapist at Discovery Family Therapy

Mel Tibbitts

Senior Counsellor and Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Counsellor

Works with: Children, teenagers and parents

  • Anxiety
  • Behaviour
  • Emotional regulation
  • Neurodivergence
  • Parent support
  • School stress
  • Sensory needs
Krasna Phillips, Senior Counsellor at Discovery Family Therapy

Krasna Phillips

Senior Counsellor

Counsellor

Works with: Adults, couples and families

  • Communication
  • Divorce and separation
  • Grief and loss
  • Life transitions
  • Relationships
  • Trauma recovery
Ken Byrne, Counsellor at Discovery Family Therapy

Ken Byrne

Counsellor

Counsellor

Works with: Adults, couples and families

  • Addiction and recovery
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief and loss
  • Men's mental health
  • Trauma
Zaynab Al-Fahrany, Children's and Teen Counsellor at Discovery Family Therapy

Zaynab Al-Fahrany

Children's Counsellor

Counsellor

Works with: Children and teens

  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Friendships
  • School stress
  • Self-esteem

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.

Discovery Family Therapy is not a crisis service. If you or someone you care about is in immediate danger, call 000. Mental Health Emergency Response Line: 1300 555 788 (Perth) or 1800 676 822 (Peel) · Lifeline: 13 11 14 · Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467.