Counseling Services
Healing through movement, conversation, and care
Do you feel overwhelmed or uncomfortable in a formal setting?
Do you find counselling appointments confronting or hard to engage with?
Do you dislike feeling questioned or boxed into a clinical space?
You’re not alone! And you’re certainly not the problem. At Back to Basics, we offer approachable counselling that adapts to you.
Our sessions are designed to support emotional regulation, behavioural growth, and trauma recovery – for both NDIS and mainstream clients, from children to adults. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, stress, past trauma, or just need someone to talk to, we provide therapy options that meet you where you feel most comfortable.
We offer both formal and informal settings, so whether you prefer to talk while walking, moving, or in a quiet space one-on-one, we’ll accommodate your needs. Our goal is to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and empowered, with no pressure and no judgment.
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INFORMAL COUNSELLING
Movement-based sessions for natural connection
Not everyone feels comfortable sitting still in a quiet room, and that’s okay! For many people, healing happens more naturally when movement is involved.
That’s why we offer informal therapy sessions that incorporate play, fitness, and light activity. These sessions are ideal for clients who feel overwhelmed or shut down in formal settings, allowing space to open up without pressure or confrontation.
Working side-by-side with our trainers and therapists, clients can process emotions and challenges while staying active. This approach is especially powerful for children, teens, and adults who need a more relaxed environment to engage meaningfully in therapy.
Whether it’s a walk, a gym-based session, or playful interaction, we adapt to what feels right for you, because therapy doesn’t have to look one way to work.
FORMAL COUNSELLING
Structured sessions for deeper exploration
For those who prefer a more traditional approach, we also offer formal, one-on-one counselling sessions in a quiet, confidential setting. These sessions are ideal for clients who benefit from focused support and structured conversation with a professional.
Whether you’re new to therapy or continuing your mental health journey, our experienced counsellors are here to help you navigate challenges like stress, anxiety, trauma, or emotional overwhelm, with sincere compassion and clarity.
MEET LAUREN
Our counsellor & behavioural therapist, Lauren
Our fantastic counsellor Lauren is a qualified Counsellor and Behavioural Therapist with a background in education and a deep commitment to supporting emotional and behavioural development across all age groups.
Alongside her role as a full-time teacher, Lauren specialises in helping children, teenagers, and adults build healthy behavioural habits and navigate emotional challenges with confidence. She works across both formal and informal counselling settings, combining therapeutic conversation with movement-based approaches, where appropriate.
Lauren holds a Master of Counselling from Monash University and brings extensive experience in play therapy, behavioural strategy, and trauma-informed care. Her approach is grounded in empathy, practical tools, and a clear understanding of how to create progress through supportive, individualised therapy.
Let’s start your health
& wellness journey!
Whether you’re beginning your wellness journey or ready to take it further, we’re here to walk alongside you. At Back to Basics 4 Life, we support people of all abilities—mainstream, neurodivergent, and those with unique support needs—to feel strong, empowered, and connected in mind, body, and spirit.
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Client Success
Inspiring client
journeys to success
Whether it’s weight loss, strength, mobility, or lifestyle change. With expert trainers, allied health professionals, and dedicated support workers by your side, we combine mindset, physical training, and nutrition to help you achieve real, lasting results.
From NDIS to aged care to mainstream fitness—everyone’s welcome here. Check out our images, videos, and behind-the-scenes content to see the difference. Join us now and take the first step toward a healthier, more confident you!
