Referrals to SHQ Psychology and Counselling
SHQ offers assessment and evidence based counselling and therapy around sexual wellbeing sexual assault, relationship difficulties and sexuality. Common reasons for referral include sexual dysfunction or anxiety and depression related to sexual wellbeing. This includes sexual assault /abuse; adjustment to STI’s; relationship difficulties and issues related to sexuality. We also offer a supported cervical screening service for people with anxiety related to cervical screening or intimate medical examinations.
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GP referrals are required to access bulkbilled Psychology Services with a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
Download the counselling referral form
Clients can also self-refer and contact us directly to make an initial assessment appointment.
Our fees are low cost and accessible and we offer face-to-face appointments in Northbridge and Rockingham and a range of telehealth services to WA residents.
If you would like to discuss a referral, please contact us on (08) 9228 3693 or [email protected].
Professional Training
Unintended Pregnancy Counselling Training
SHQ offers a two-day, comprehensive Unintended Pregnancy Counselling Training course aimed at doctors, nurses, counsellors, social workers, teachers, school psychologists, chaplains, community health professionals and others who are often the first point of contact for someone facing an unintended pregnancy.
This experiential training presents a framework for responding to disclosures of unintended pregnancy, as well as providing non-directive pregnancy options counselling. The course also explores values, ethical issues and legal considerations.
We also offer a condensed version of this course in a half-day Introduction to Unintended Pregnancy Counselling Training workshop that is available to schools, mental health organisations and other service providers who are in contact with people who may face an unintended pregnancy. If you are interested in SHQ bringing this workshop to your agency, please click here for more information.
Both courses are funded by the Women and Newborn Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service.
Talking about Intimate Partner Violence and Reproductive Coercion with Patients
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Reproductive Coercion and Abuse (RCA) are significant public health issue. Over a third of victim-survivors say they would prefer to discuss experiences of intimate violence with their General Practitioner.
Clients want their clinician to raise the issue of IPV/RCA, but require a safe and private environment for disclosure, respectful and compassionate listening and timely referral for counselling and appropriate services.
This online training equips individual clinicians with the knowledge and confidence to manage IPV/RCA cases with a practical face-to-face workshop to contextualise learning. RACGP and ACRRM approved, it includes six self-paced eLearning modules followed by access to an annual face-to-face workshop, ensuring continual skill development and practical application.
Comprises of a Face-to-Face Workshop (2 hours) plus optional but highly recommended 6-module eLearning (6 hours).