Counselling and Creative Arts Therapies services

We can help you. Our team of experienced postgraduate counsellors is here to provide the support and guidance you need. Whether you're facing personal challenges, work-related stress, or any other concerns, we're here to listen and assist you in finding the best solutions.

  • We also offer affordable rates to the community at $30 per session, or $15 for concession holders.
  • Free confidential counselling services for Murdoch students and staff. 
  • Open Monday to Friday 8am–6pm, located near Car Park 7.
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Our services

Counselling

We offer one on one counselling for a range of issues such as:

  • Anxiety or stress
  • Depression
  • Substance abuse
  • Relationships
  • Parenting
  • Grief and loss
  • Life/study balance
  • Academic difficulties
  • Adjusting to life as an international student

Creative Arts Therapies

We provide traditional counselling services and are the only counselling service in WA to offer Creative Arts Therapies. At Murdoch University, we integrate the healing power of the arts with traditional counselling methods to provide a unique and holistic approach to mental health and well-being. Our Creative Arts Therapies is designed to help individuals express themselves, explore their emotions, and find new ways to cope with life's challenges.

You do not need to have any art experience or be creative to benefit from our creative arts therapies service. Our therapists are there to guide you and support you to find comfortable ways to express yourself in a safe environment.

 

Who we work with

At Caladenia we offer counselling and creative arts therapy to individuals, couples and families. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures and have several student counsellors fluent in non-English languages.

You do not need to have any art experience or be creative to benefit from our creative arts therapies service. Our therapists are there to guide you and support you to find comfortable ways to express yourself in a safe environment.

Our counsellors and therapists

Murdoch University postgraduate students enrolled in the Master of Counselling and Master of Creative Arts Therapies provide services under the supervision of our experienced and qualified staff.

Our fees

We charge $30 per visit and $15 for concession card holders.

Fees may be waived at the discretion of the clinic supervisor.

If you are a Murdoch University staff member or student, you can take advantage of our services free of charge.

Make an appointment

Contact us to book a counselling session or ask us a question.

Phone: +61 8 9360 7848

Email: CaladeniaCounsel@murdoch.edu.au

Monday–Friday 8am–6pm

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Location

Perth campus, 90 South St, Murdoch

Visit us: 490.1.019
Opposite the Chiropractic Clinic, next to Car Park 7

Monday–Friday 8am–6pm