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Sometimes it’s hard to understand what is happening in our lives. Fast-paced living and daily struggles make it difficult for us to pause and reflect on how we feel. Sometimes, a simple conversation with a specialist can help you open up and begin to understand the problems that you are facing.

At Whispers of Freedom Counselling, we are here to assist you by utilising a client-centred approach, emphasising deep listening, holistic methods, and practical tools to empower clients to regain control of their lives and achieve emotional well-being.

Services

Whispers of Freedom Counselling can help with any of the following issues or concerns:

  • Grief and loss
  • Death of a family member or friend
  • Communication and relationship issues
  • Work and career issues
  • Stress, anxiety and depression
  • Separation and divorce
  • Birth of a new baby
  • Parenting
  • Addiction
  • Abuse and/or trauma
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Gender identity and/or sexuality

About Us

Jo Gray is a trained professional counsellor with an interest in grief and loss, stress, anxiety and depression, older people’s mental health, abuse and trauma.

Through counselling, the goal is to provide emotional healing, foster personal growth, and offer support by helping individuals overcome their challenges and emotional burdens, thereby promoting inner peace and self-discovery.

Whispers of Freedom utilises a client-centred approach, emphasising deep listening, holistic methods, and practical tools to empower clients to regain control of their lives and achieve emotional well-being.

Whispers of Freedom offers phone or face-to-face counselling. If you can’t come to us, we can come to you!

Work With Us

Counselling, a form of “talk therapy”, involves a trained professional assisting individuals, couples, or families to explore and address challenges they are facing. It is a confidential and non-judgmental process that empowers clients to gain clarity, develop coping strategies, and work towards their goals. Counselling can encompass a wide range of issues, from personal growth and relationships to mental health concerns and life transitions. 

Key Aspects of Counselling:

  • Confidentiality: Counsellors maintain strict confidentiality, ensuring a safe space for clients to share openly. 
  • Non-Judgmental Approach: Counsellors provide a supportive and accepting environment, free from judgment. 
  • Collaboration: The client and counsellor work together as a team to identify problems and develop solutions.
  • Focus on Wellbeing: Counselling aims to enhance mental health, promote personal growth, and improve overall well-being. 
  • Evidence-Based Practices: Counselling is grounded in research and utilises evidence-based interventions. 

Contact Us

Whispers of Freedom is not an emergency psychiatric or psychological response service. In an emergency, contact Bendigo Health Psychiatric Regional Triage on 1300 363 788, Emergency 000, Lifeline on 13 11 14, or the Suicide Line Victoria on 1300 651 251.

Mobile: 0493 075 393
Business Hours:
Monday to Friday 9 am – 8 pm
Saturday 9 am – 12 pm