Specialist Family & Domestic Violence Counselling

Individuals aged 16+ | Parent & caregiver support for children aged 0–15

Funding options:

• $0 — NSW Victims Support funded counselling for approved clients

• Private health rebates — May be available depending on your cover

• Private counselling — $120 per session

P.I.E.C.E. Practices provides specialist trauma-informed counselling for people recovering from domestic and family violence, coercive control, emotional abuse and unsafe relationships.

Counselling focuses on rebuilding safety, confidence, emotional stability, boundaries and self-trust following experiences of abuse or relationship trauma.

Who Can Access Support?

Support is available for people experiencing:

• Emotional and psychological impacts of domestic or family violence

• Coercive control, manipulation or emotional abuse

• Anxiety, fear, hypervigilance or emotional overwhelm

• Loss of confidence, identity or self-worth

• Difficulties with boundaries, trust and relationships

• Ongoing trauma impacts affecting everyday life

Parents and caregivers can also receive support to help children aged 0–15 recover from exposure to family violence and trauma.

What to Expect

Counselling is guided by your safety, readiness and individual needs.

Sessions may include understanding trauma responses, emotional regulation, recognising harmful relationship patterns, strengthening boundaries and rebuilding confidence, connection and personal wellbeing.

Fees & Funding

NSW Victims Support: Eligible clients may receive up to 22 funded counselling hours through their own approved application.

Private counselling: $120 per session. Private health rebates may apply depending on your provider and cover.

If you already have Victims Support approval, we can help verify your funding and arrange your counselling allocation.

If you're unsure about eligibility, we can guide you through the available options.

NSW Victims Support Scheme – Information & Applications

Beginning Support

New clients can complete a self-referral form or be referred by an organisation or support service.

Appointments available:

• In person: MacKillop Family Services, Shop 5/1 Clyde Street, Batemans Bay NSW 2536

• Online: Across NSW

Once registered, we'll help you arrange an appointment that suits your needs.

New Clients: Complete Referral Form
Existing Clients: Book an Appointment

Important Safety Information

P.I.E.C.E. Practices provides recovery-focused counselling and is not an emergency or crisis service.

If you are in immediate danger, call 000. For confidential domestic and family violence support, contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

If someone may be monitoring your communications, please use a safe device or contact method when making an enquiry.