Parker Therapy

Counselling & Animal Assisted therapy

Unfortunately Parker Therapy is unable to accept new clients at this time, as we are currently at capacity. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Contact Us

Counselling, including Animal Assisted Therapy, is available in the Caboolture and Kilcoy areas for Plan and Self Managed NDIS participants with Capacity Building-Improved Daily Living funding. We can also see privately funded clients wanting to explore barriers to living their fullest life.

Services

For a free 20 min chat please Connect with Us under the Contact Tab or click above.

NDIS

Counselling and Animal Assisted Therapy are available for Plan and Self Managed NDIS participants with Capacity Building-Improved Daily Living funding. 

We work with primary school aged children and adults with a variety of barriers to personal development and healing.

In Caboolture, we work from an accessible office with disability parking.

Fees for counselling are $120 an hour. 

Up to 30 mins travel time may be charged for home visits.

We also offer community, phone and online appointments.

Animal Assisted Therapy

Animal Assisted Therapy involves the inclusion of animals in the counselling, psychology or occupational therapy fields. It involves specifically chosen activities for the client and the animal to engage in together, with the intention of the client progressing with their therapeutic goals.

Animal Assisted Therapy is different for each individual client depending on their needs. Activities that may be of assistance to the client include:

  • Grooming an animal to develop mutual trust, respect and boundaries or to regulate emotions.
  • Playing games with the animal and learning to follow instructions and maintain safety.
  • Interacting with the animal to experience acceptance.
  • Learning to regulate your own emotions through guiding the dog with theirs.

Fees for counselling including Animal Assisted Therapy are $120 an hour. 

Counselling

Can Counselling Help ?

Counselling can assist with:

  • Self-Care and self-forgiveness
  • Developmental challenges
  • Exploring motivation
  • Developing Mindfulness practice
  • Strategies for reducing anxiety
  • Healing from trauma 
  • Mental health recovery 
  • Improving self-esteem
  • Life Transitions (family changes, moving, aging etc)
  • Decision making strategies
  • Emotion regulation

How will we work together ?

As well as talking through what is causing you challenge we might explore some of the below activities to process your thoughts and emotions  and promote personal growth and healing:

  • Expression through art and story
  • Sandplay and symbol work
  • Mindfulness, Meditation and visualisation
  • Worksheets
  • Journalling
  • Animal Assisted Therapy (Caboolture Office Only)

We work with primary school aged children and adults with a variety of barriers to personal development and healing. In Caboolture, we work from an accessible office with disability parking.

Fees for counselling are $120 an hour. 

Up to 30 mins travel time may be charged for home visits.

We also offer community, phone and online appointments.