Introduction

drummond street

Our centre is a non-government, non-denominational agency. We are an “Approved Relationship Counselling Agency” which  receives funding from Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and indigenous Affairs (FAHCSIA ) to provide relationship counselling and group work to people from diverse backgrounds.  We also offer an education and training service providing a range of professionals with training on all aspects of relationship work. You can download our infomation brochure here.

How we work with you

We provide a safe space for individuals, couples and families to explore and work on those issues which impact on the quality of their relationships.
We are skilled listeners and assist you to identify and bring about changes in yourself or your circumstances.
We can work with you individually, in a couple or as part of a facilitated group.
We are committed to maintaining your privacy and operate from within a code of ethical practice.

Children and young people

Children and young people can also struggle with changes in their family life. We provide counselling and support groups that specifically address their needs.

At times we all need help

We provide an opportunity for individuals, couples and families to explore difficulties  in relationships. Our counsellors will facilitate a process for dealing with these difficulties constructively. Our aim is to build a support system for all the parties involved. We work at your pace.

Life and relationships can be hard work

People experiencing difficulties in their relationships may seek help for:

  • Communication & interaction problems
  • Different belief systems & traditions
  • Intimacy & infidelity
  • Conflict or  violence
  • Complex issues such as sexual abuse, mental health, grief and loss and  problematic drug use
  • Parenting & social roles
  • Work, life, family balance

Our family relationships change over time and each transition has its own adjustment issues including:

  • Making a commitment, pre-union or  pre-marriage
  • Childlessness or fertility treatment
  • Parenthood
  • Grief and loss
  • Coming to terms with relationship breakdown
  • Reforming relationships & blended families
  • Retirement

Who can benefit?

Anyone who is moving into or involved in a relationship or adjusting to life after a relationship has ended.
Counselling about a relationship is more helpful when both partners are present, however, you can come by yourself if your partner is unwilling or unable to attend.
We can also assist parents who are worried about their children’s adjustment to your  changing relationship.

Who are our relationship counsellors?

Our staff consists of qualified counsellors, psychologists, social workers and educators who are experienced relationship counsellors. They understand today’s pressures on relationships and families and are sensitive to the diversity of family types and cultures that exist.

Group Work

Some people prefer to take part in Drummond Street Relationship Centre’s facilitated groups. These informal groups tackle topics such as:

  • Helping children with divorce and separation
  • Conflict resolution for couples
  • Preparing for parenthood
  • Enjoying a toddler
  • Parenting adolescents
  • When a partner has depression
  • Same sex couples and parenting

Attendance at a weekly group can complement the work couples may be undertaking with a counsellor.

For more information please click here or give Zoe or Helen a call on (03) 9639 2576

Education and Training

drummond street has qualified experienced trainers who can can provide training for professionals from a range of fields. Training can be customised to suit a groups needs and may be on any aspect of relationships and associated subjects.

Topics include:

  • Looking after your relationship
  • Conflict resolution for couples
  • Assisting children with separation and divorce
  • Relationships and different cultures
  • Preparing for parenthood
  • Parenting for same sex couples
  • Returning to work
  • Parenting for working parents
  • Communicating well
  • Enjoying your toddler
  • Parenting primary school age children
  • Parenting adolescents
  • Building resilience in children

For more information on our education and training services including our Calendar of Training for the first half of 2007 please click here or give Zoe or Helen a call on (03) 9639 2576

drummond street  also works with beyondblue the National Depression Initiative in providing workplace training about depression and related disorders. For more information please contact Michael O’Hanlon at beyondblue on (03) 9810 6100 or click here for the beyondblue website