Counselling and mental health training in Berwick

Trauma-informed counselling, NDIS counselling, workplace training and yoga, in Berwick or online.

Choose where you want to start

Counselling, workplace support, NDIS counselling or yoga. Pick the path that fits and we will take it from there.

Counselling

  • Counselling

    From $110

    Talk to a counsellor about anxiety, stress, grief, low mood or whatever is weighing on you.

    • Speak to a Senior Counsellor
    • 50 minutes on Zoom, or face to face in Berwick by arrangement
    • No GP referral needed
  • Low-cost telehealth

    $49.95

    A separate clinic with supervised provisional psychologists, open to anyone in Australia.

    • 50 minutes on Zoom
    • Thursdays and Fridays
  • NDIS counselling

    For NDIS participants, at home, in the community or on Zoom.

    • ATEC is an NDIS-verified provider
    • Home visits across Casey, Cardinia and south-east Melbourne
  • Free counselling

    Free sessions at Fernlea Community House in Emerald.

    • For Cardinia Shire residents only
    • Thursdays and Fridays

Support my team

A local Employee Assistance Program for Berwick businesses, plus Mental Health First Aid and trauma-informed de-escalation training at your workplace, in Berwick or online.

Trauma-sensitive yoga, chair yoga and Pilates

Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY), chair yoga and Pilates, in Berwick, Emerald and online. Every class is options-based, so you can move, rest or sit out at any time.

Why people choose ATEC

  • ACA registered counselling organisation
  • NDIS-verified provider
  • Trauma-informed in everything we do
  • Face to face in Berwick or online
  • 467+ clients helped
  • Licensed TCTSY training provider

How it works

  1. Choose your path. Counselling, workplace support, NDIS counselling or yoga.
  2. Book or send an enquiry. Book counselling online in a few minutes, or tell us what your team needs.
  3. We take it from there. You get a confirmation by email and a clear next step.

What people say

"I found my experience through counselling with Sam incredibly helpful and enjoyable. He is very knowledgeable and has an inviting, warm approach."

"Couldn't have asked for a better bloke to get the advice and information I needed to set things in a forward motion."

Frequently asked questions

What does ATEC do?

The Australian Trauma Education Centre (ATEC) provides counselling, NDIS counselling, an Employee Assistance Program, mental health training and trauma-sensitive yoga. We are based in Berwick, Victoria, and also work online.

Where is ATEC located?

We are based in Berwick, Victoria, in the City of Casey. Counselling is available face to face in Berwick or online by Zoom, and workplace training can be delivered at your site.

Do I need a referral to see a counsellor?

No. You can book counselling yourself online, and you don't need a GP referral or a mental health care plan.

How much does counselling cost?

A 50-minute Zoom session with a Senior Counsellor costs from $110. Our low-cost telehealth clinic offers 50 minutes on Zoom for $49.95, open to anyone in Australia.

Is there free counselling?

Yes, for Cardinia Shire residents only. Free sessions run at Fernlea Community House in Emerald on Thursdays and Fridays. See free counselling for Cardinia Shire residents.

Can you train my staff?

Yes. We run Mental Health First Aid, trauma-informed de-escalation training and wellbeing workshops. Training can be held at your workplace, in Berwick or online. Email enquiries@atec.vic.edu.au to talk about your team.

Is ATEC a crisis service?

No. In an emergency, call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department. For 24/7 crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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