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Psychological Services and Counselling Services Centres

Please reschedule your appointment and do not attend the ECU Health Centre if -

  • You are feeling unwell with flu like symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath or sore throat.

Key Differences

AspectPsychologyCounselling
TrainingRequires a minimum of 6 yearsTypically, 3 -6 years
RegistrationMust be registered with the Psychology
Board of Australia		May be registered with Physcotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia or Australian Counselling Association
ApproachEvidence-based,  diagnostic,  often clinicalPerson-centered,  supportive,  non-diagnostic
ScopeCan diagnose and treat  mental disordersSupports  mental  wellbeing and life challenges

Advantages of Psychology

  • Clinical Expertise: Can diagnose and treat complex mental health conditions.
  • Research-Based: Uses validated methods and assessments.
  • Diverse Applications: Useful in healthcare, education, law, and business.
  • Regulated Profession: Ensures high standards of practice and ethics.

Psychology Services Offered
  • Adult Therapy
  • Child and Adolescent Therapy
  • Cognitive Assessments
  • Difficulties through Life Transitions
  • Psychological Management of Chronic Pain and Other Health Issues
  • Understanding Difficult Emotional Issues
  • Loneliness and Isolation
  • Grief, Loss and Bereavement
  • Parental Support for Children’s Emotional, Social and Behavioural Issues
  • Interpersonal Difficulties

Advantages of Counselling

  • Accessible Support: Often more affordable and widely available.
  • Holistic Focus: Emphasizes personal growth and emotional wellbeing.
  • Flexible Settings: Available in schools, workplaces, and community services.
  • Empowering Approach: Encourages self-awareness and resilience.

Counselling Services Offered
  • Individual and Relationship Counselling
  • Counselling for Couples and Families
  • Counselling for Children and Adolescents
  • Difficulties through Life Transitions
  • Understanding Difficult Emotional Issues
  • Loneliness and Isolation
  • Grief, Loss and Bereavement
  • Parent-Teen Conflicts
  • School or Friendship Related Challenges

Our services

Our students and staff provide a professional, confidential and caring service to children, adolescents and adults. We offer individual and group psychological services for a range of issues.

Adult therapy
  • Anxiety, depression and emotional issues;
  • Stress management;
  • Sleep issues;
  • Adjustment issues;
  • Loss, grief and bereavement;
  • Interpersonal difficulties;
  • Psychological management of chronic pain and other health issues; and
  • Parental support for children’s emotional, social and behavioural issues.

Child and adolescent therapy

Emotional issues for children and adolescents, including:

  • Anxiety issues
  • Low mood
  • Behavioural issues at home and school
  • Low self-esteem
  • Relationship issues etc

Cognitive assessments: children and adults

Assessment of general cognitive functioning with children and adults who may be experiencing difficulties at school or work. Assessments integrate information from a range of sources including psychometric testing and structured interview with significant others (such as parents, teachers, support workers).

Referrals

For cognitive assessments view the Referral form

Counselling

Therapy: Clients may self-refer or be referred by medical/allied health professionals. A Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) is welcomed but not required.

We are unable to assist clients who are: in crisis and require urgent support, requiring family/couples therapy, requiring reports in relation to legal action (eg: family court, workers compensation, civil litigation), who are psychotic or have a history of psychosis in recent years or are at high risk of suicide, self-harm, domestic violence or have recently attempted suicide.

Assessments: As a training clinic we do not do any diagnostic assessments. We conduct cognitive assessments with both children and adults to get an indication of general cognitive functioning, as well as areas of strength and weakness. Children under the age of 18 require a written referral (eg paediatrician, school or allied health professional).

We do not test for specific learning disorders, such as dyslexia.

Clients may self-refer to the service or be referred by another professional.

For more information, email:  communitycounselling@ecu.edu.au

Psychology

Therapy: Clients may self-refer or be referred by medical/allied health professionals. A Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) is welcomed but not required.

We are unable to assist clients who are: in crisis and require urgent support, requiring family/couples therapy, requiring reports in relation to legal action (eg: family court, workers compensation, civil litigation), who are psychotic or have a history of psychosis in recent years or are at high risk of suicide, self-harm, domestic violence or have recently attempted suicide.

Assessments: As a training clinic we do not do any diagnostic assessments. We conduct cognitive assessments with both children and adults to get an indication of general cognitive functioning, as well as areas of strength and weakness. Children under the age of 18 require a written referral (eg paediatrician, school or allied health professional).

We do not test for specific learning disorders, such as dyslexia.

Clients may self-refer to the service or be referred by  another professional. Children under the age of 18 require a written referral.

For more information, email: psychologicalservices@ecu.edu.au

Fees

The ECU Psychological Services and Counselling Services Centre is an affordable service and fees for therapy range from $10.00 for casual workers, students and unemployed, $20.00 for part-time workers and $30.00 for full time workers.

Assessments: The cost for a cognitive assessment is $250.00 ($150.00 for concession card holders). Payment plans can be negotiated prior to the assessment session. This cost includes the initial interview, all assessment sessions, and the feedback session.

Group programs and community

Learn more about our group activity programs and workshops:

Other beneficial services

Further information about other services that may be beneficial can be found via the following links:

Contact

Wanneroo

ECU Health Centre, Level 2
30 Dundebar Road, Wanneroo WA 6065
Telephone: 08 6304 7200
Facsimile: 08 6304 7220
Email: psychologicalservices@ecu.edu.au
Email:  communitycounselling@ecu.edu.au

Yanchep

ECU Health Centre, Level 1
101 Booderee Rd, Yanchep  WA 6035
Telephone: 08 6304 7222
Facsimile: 08 6304 7222
Email: psychologicalservices@ecu.edu.au
Email:  communitycounselling@ecu.edu.au

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