Generalist Counselling Program

The Generalist Counselling service is provided to support people to address a variety of issues. Community Health counsellors are available to talk to people about issues affecting their lives. Clients are able to talk confidentially to a professional counsellor who can help develop goals to resolve these issues.

Common issues experienced by clients who access our service include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Trauma
• Grief
• Relationship problems
• Family difficulties
• Low confidence

Who can access the program?
Anyone is able to access this service for individual counselling

Where is it operated from?
The program operates out of our agency premises at 399 Wyndham Street, Shepparton. Appointments are also available in the Strathbogie Shire.

How do I make an appointment?
Contact Goulburn Valley Community Health Service on 5823 3200 during business hours. Prior to your first appointment, you will be required to speak to the Intake Worker who will assess your situation and refer you to the appropriate program.

There may be times when a clients will be placed on a waiting list due to limited availability of appointments

How do you access the program?
Referrals for Generalist Counselling are via Central Intake at GVCHS . You can self-refer by presenting to the reception desk between the hours of 10:00am and 4:00pm weekdays (except public holidays).  Alternatively, you can call Goulburn Valley Community Health Service on (03) 5823 3200 and ask for the Central Intake Worker. You may be required to wait or make an appointment but all attempts will be made to speak or meet with you as soon as possible.

Is there a cost?
There is no cost for individual sessions