Victims Services Counselling - Free Therapy For Children or Adolescents
At Grounded Therapy Space - psychotherapy and counselling service, we are dedicated to supporting kids and teens affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, child abuse, and out of home care (OOHC). While the trauma may have occurred in the past, we recognise that its effects can last, leaving your child to feel hypervigilant, on edge, shut down or find it difficult to sleep. This is because your child's body still remembers, while their mind is trying to forget. Whether the trauma occurred recently or years ago, let's work together to help your child heal.
Our compassionate trauma therapist is well-trained and has extensive experience working with children and adolescents. To make our services as accessible as possible, we offer both in-person sessions at our clinic in Liverpool and telehealth across NSW.
Eligibility For Victims Services NSW
Victims Services NSW is a government-funded scheme that offers free counselling for children and teenagers, providing up to 22 free counselling sessions. This may be extended for cases that are complex and severe following an act of violent crime in NSW. Eligibility is based on these categories:
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Primary victims – individuals directly harmed by a violent crime
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Secondary victims – witnesses or close family members of a victim
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Family victims – family members of a homicide victim
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Victims of modern slavery
To be eligible, you do not need a police report, charge, or conviction to access this support. However, if you do have documents, it is helpful to submit them, to strengthen your application.
How Does Our Trauma Counsellor Assist?
Our counsellor is trauma informed and qualified to helping children and teens to get unstuck. With evidence-based approaches, we're here to support your child every step of the way. Trauma therapy is not about reliving every detail or pushing through. It's about helping your child's nervous system feel safe again, processing what happened at their pace, and learning strategies to manage triggers as they arise.
Working together, our experienced therapist can assist you and your child with:
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Understanding how trauma shows up in your child's body and daily life
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Learn and practice grounding techniques to calm your child's nervous system in the moment
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Process traumatic memories using evidence-based approaches like Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and play therapy
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Rebuild your child's sense of safety, trust, and control
How to Apply for Free Counselling Through Victim Services
Step 1: Check your child's eligibility. You can visit victims services NSW here
Step 2: Apply online through Victims Services NSW or call 1800 633 063. You will need a drivers licence, passport, Medicare card or Centrelink card to apply.
Step 3: Once your child has received their counselling approved letter, book an initial appointment with our qualified and experienced trauma therapist. Our therapist is ready to work closely with you and your child to support their healing journey. Let’s connect today and begin this important process together.