Phone:
 0478 507 690
Email: 
talkinghealthcounselling@gmail.com

About the Counsellor.

Scott Hudson started his working life trying out many different jobs before realising that he was good at helping people to heal. This led him to start training as a registered nurse and he has spent most of his career in Emergency and ICU nursing, interacting with many patients and relatives in acute physical, emotional and mental crisis.  During this time he realised that while he had skills to help people in acute physical crisis, he was spending more of his time with people who needed counselling regarding their health or illness. This led to Scott focusing on counselling acute and chronic health issues and undertaking formal qualifications in counselling. With 30 + years of experience in front-line healthcare and several degrees later he has moved into offering counselling services for the local Gippsland community.  

Current professional qualifications

Grad Cert Counselling, Diploma of Counselling (With Majors in Conflict resolution, Grief and Loss Counselling).

Master of Nursing (professional studies); Grad Cert Nursing (Critical care); Bachelor of Nursing; Diploma of Nursing. Scott is AHPRA registered as a Registered Nurse

Scott is a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association and works under their code of ethics. https://theaca.net.au/what-is-counselling/

Some key points about counselling.

 Counsellors in most cases do not offer advice. I will not tell you what I think you should do.  You are the expert on you!

Through several sessions the counsellor can help you uncover your best solutions to your problems and help you identify your goals, and strategies to obtain them. We will work together using evidenced based therapy such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution Focused Therapy to help you obtain your best outcomes. The best therapy is decided with you based on what your focus and goal is, and what appeals to you as offering the best outcome.

 

 What is counselling?

Counselling is also referred to as "talk therapy" and involves the process of opening up and exploring issues you may have in a supported non-judgemental environment.

Some issues may be obvious to you and be the reasons you are attending counselling, while some issues might emerge as therapy is commenced. 

Counsellors do not prescribe drugs or make medical diagnosis of mental health conditions. Counsellors can refer you on to other health professionals that may be more appropriate for your need for counselling, or to provide holistic care.

Counsellors generally focus on the current issues that you are experiencing as opposed to psychotherapists who focus on chronic or reoccurring problems.

 Generally, counselling sessions last for 1 hour, with an average of 6 sessions. Cost per session is $110 for in-office counselling.

Every person is an individual and sessions are tailored to individual needs. Please discuss any concerns or questions you may have at time of booking. There is a cancellation policy and this will be discussed when making a booking.

The counselling office is wheelchair friendly. If you require Rural or Palliative counselling home visits, please call to discuss eligibility. 

Talking Health Counselling views all people as human beings and accepts all people and their culture, belief, gender, identity,sexuality and ability as unique and individual without discrimination. All are welcome!

I respectfully acknowledge the First Nations People of this land where I work and live, recognising and honouring their continued connection to Country and Community. I pay my respects to Elders past and present and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today.

To make a first appointment please call or email Talking Health Counselling and we will respond as soon as possible.
Talking Health

Talking Health Counselling is all about using talking therapy and evidence based therapies to improve how you see yourself in relation to any illness you may have that is impacting on your life.  The underlying ethos is that health is too often separated into physical, social and mental health without taking all these aspects into consideration. Using Humanistic Person-Centered therapy, Talking Health offers general counselling with specialised services for Health counselling and Rural counselling.

Health counselling revolves around issues of health and how this may be impacting your life such as new diagnosis of illness, Family illness or Palliative diagnosis. Illness can impact you with increased anxiety and stress over future treatment, guilt, grief and loss from loss of previous functioning levels. There can also be issues with self-blame, learnt helplessness, loss of body image and self esteem / confidence. Heath counselling does not offer medical treatment or therapy but helps you explore what this illness means to you as a person, and how this may be impacting on your life, and steps towards improving or accepting your current situation. This may be in conjunction with your GP, or empowering you to make a better health plan.

Rural Counselling is aimed at offering the many farmers (and their families) in the area a closed forum for discussing the issues they may be facing on the farm and in their lives. It is recognised that factors affecting rural farmers are very different to what the general urban population experience. While there have been great strides in recognising and supporting farmers and their families mental wellbeing, there is still some stigma about asking for help as a 'sign of weakness' (and yes, we're looking at the blokes here).  There is nothing weak about making a call and coming in to talk about whats going on in your head space, and working out positive ways to address your problems and access the rural support networks. 

Talking Health Counselling does not offer specialty services in youth (under 16 years of age), Trauma, Addiction or Relationship counselling. These are very specialised areas and we encourage you to seek out qualified trained professionals in these areas. Below are general contacts that can help you find specialised services.

Addiction counselling help : https://www.directline.org.au/  or call 1800 888 236

Youth counselling : https://kidshelpline.com.au/  or call 1800 55 1800

Relationship counselling : https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/servicesandsupport/personal-and-relationship-services

Trauma Counselling : https://blueknot.org.au/ or call 1300 657 380

 
If you are having an acute crisis and need help straight away then please call 000 or go to the nearest emergency department. It is best if someone you trust can stay with you until help arrives.
Other avenues of acute help include;
Lifeline crisis support line 13 11 44;  Suicide call back service 1300 659 467
Beyond blue 1300 22 4636; 1800Respect- 1800 737 732; Men's helpline 1300 789 987

40 Albert St., Warragul

 Phone:
 0478 507 690
Email: 
talkinghealthcounselling@gmail.com

talkinghealthcounselling@gmail.com
Talking Health Counselling