Why counselling?
All sorts of things can be talked about in counselling.
You may have already spent some time thinking about your sexuality, gender or both. Maybe you have some questions to ask, things to think through, or you may like some space to explore what's going on.
You may be having fights with friends, worried about school or exams, or perhaps you've just been feeling down and don't know why. When you meet with a Counsellor at Twenty10 you set the agenda and start making sense of whatever feels too big to deal with alone.
Is counselling available for families?
Sometimes family and friends may also need time and a place to assist them to understand what your sexuality and gender may mean for them, or to work through conflict you may all be going through.
Twenty10 counselling is for families too, a place where all family members are treated with respect and non-judgement.
Counselling now available in the Parramatta area
Do you live in the Western Sydney area? You may find it more convenient to meet our counsellor near Parramatta.
Every fortnight on a Monday, our counsellor will be based at High Street Youth Health Centre in Harris Park, just a 7 minute walk from Parramatta Station (or an even quicker walk from Harris Park Station). We are very glad to be able to offer this option, as getting all the way to Newtown can sometimes be difficult.
High Street Youth Health Centre can be found at 65 High Street, Harris Park.
Click here to see a map.
To make an appointment, contact Twenty10 on the phone numbers below and be sure to say that you'd like to meet in Parramatta. If you would like to make your appointment directly through High Street and find out what other services they offer, call 02 9687 2544.
Contact us
To make an appointment with our Counsellor or to find out more information contact us on the below details:
Metro Support: 02 8594 9555
Rural Freecall: 1800 65 2010
E-mail: counselling@twenty10.org.au
Helpful links and contacts
Reach Out!
Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. They aim to improve your mental health and well being.
www.reachout.com.au
Kids Help Line
Kids Help Line is a free, confidential and anonymous, telephone and online counselling service specifically for young people aged between 5 and 25 years.
1800 55 1800
Lifeline
Lifeline is a free 24-hour telephone counselling service available from anywhere in Australia.
13 11 14
In an emergency, call the Police by dialling 000
Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW (GLCS)
GLCS provide free telephone counselling, referrals and support groups for GLBT people and their families on matters of sexuality and life issues. The phone line is open 5:30pm-10:30pm 7 days a week.
www.glcsnsw.org.au (02) 8594 9596 or 1800 18 4527 (rural freecall)
