The psychologists at the Sydney Counselling Centre have extensive experience in treating psychological conditions such as:
- Major depression
- Eating disorders
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Alcohol and drug addiction disorders
Since inception, our services have provided intensive assistance to hundreds of people who are long-term unemployed with multiple disadvantages including alcohol and substance abuse, criminal records, insecure living circumstances, psychological problems, violence, sexual abuse or trauma stories and extensive periods of custody.
Our Psychological Assessment and Intervention services have achieved a widely acknowledged professional reputation for the provision of quality specialist cognitive, educational and vocational assessments. We have been called on to provide consultative assistance to government departments (including Centrelink and the Department of Family and Community Services).
Other services in growing demand include our Employee Assistance Programs and Consulting Services.
We work closely with many universities, including the University of New South Wales, the University of Sydney, Macquarie University and the University of Western Sydney, collaborating with research programs and lectures and offering post-graduate clinical placement supervision.
Our specialties include:
For families, couples and individuals
◊ Psychological Therapy
For issues including depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol problems, anger management and panic attacks
◊ Assessment
Of adults and children, including intellectual ability, giftedness, learning difficulties, dementia, head injuries, and general personality profiles.
◊ Consulting, Mediation and Forensic Report Services
For legal matters in the Family Court, Children's Court, District or Federal Courts.
◊ Employee Assistance Programs
Helping employers and employees resolve issues impacting on the work environment.
◊ Vocational Guidance
Identification of career interests, resume development and interview skills
◊ STEPS Employment
Assisting clients in addressing mental health and other barriers to find and maintain employment
SCC is proud to be a partner and service provider for Headspace, the National Youth Mental Health Foundation.