Counselling for Children & Young Adults - Book Now with Amber T

In today’s world, young people are navigating more emotional challenges than ever – school pressure, social anxiety, family change, self-doubt, or just feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes, having a safe space to talk things through makes all the difference.

If your child or teen is struggling, Amber is here to help. She’s a warm, approachable counsellor who specialises in supporting children, teenagers, and young adults through life’s ups and downs.

What Is Counselling?

Counselling is a professional, confidential service designed to help people understand and work through personal difficulties. For kids and teens, it’s about having a calm, non-judgemental space to express emotions, develop coping tools, and build resilience.

Amber supports young people dealing with:

• School-related anxiety or stress

• Emotional regulation and “big feelings”

• Friendship and peer issues

• Family separation or changes at home

• Low mood, self-doubt or confidence issues

• General life transitions or challenges

  
  

She works in a gentle, age-appropriate way to help children and teens feel heard, supported, and more in control.

What’s the Difference Between a Counsellor and a Psychologist?

A common question we hear from parents is: Do I need a psychologist, or will a counsellor be enough for my child?

Here's how the two professions compare in the Australian context:

Psychologists

• Training: Typically require a minimum of six years of university study and supervised practice.

• Scope of Practice: Can formally assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders (but cannot medicate). May also conduct psychological research.

• Medicare Rebates: Eligible for Medicare rebates with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from a GP.

Counsellors

• Training: Often hold a diploma or degree in counselling.

• Scope of Practice: Provide emotional support, guidance, and therapeutic strategies, but typically do not diagnose mental health conditions.

• Medicare Rebates: Generally do not qualify for Medicare rebates.

  
  

In short: If your child is facing everyday challenges like school stress, anxiety, self-confidence issues, or emotional overwhelm, a counsellor like Amber T can be a fantastic first step. For more complex or clinical concerns that may require diagnosis, a psychologist might be recommended.

About Amber T

Amber draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support her clients, including:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills

• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

• Mindfulness techniques

• Behavioural approaches

  
  

With younger clients, Amber incorporates creative and engaging tools like toys, drawing, visual prompts, and other age-appropriate stimuli to help children feel comfortable and express themselves more easily during sessions.

Her flexible, client-centred style ensures that each child or young person is met with empathy, respect, and the right tools to support their individual needs.

Amber works with:

✅ Children aged 6 and up

✅ Teens navigating high school and identity development

✅ Young adults in uni, early career, or adjusting to adult life

Appointments Now Available

Amber is now accepting new clients, with flexible appointment options available both in-person and online. No referral is required.

To book a session with Amber T, contact us via phone at 0466 472 731, or email us at admin@thesunshineclubpsychology.com

Early support leads to stronger outcomes. If your child or teen is facing emotional or social challenges, now is a great time to connect them with the right support.

Amber is here, when you're ready.