Therapeutic support that honours who you are
Room To Be offers counselling for NDIS participants — teenagers and adults — in a way that is respectful, collaborative and tailored to the individual.
Living with disability, neurodivergence, chronic health conditions or complex life experiences can bring unique challenges. Counselling provides a supportive space to explore those experiences, build emotional resilience, and strengthen confidence in daily life.
Sessions are guided by your goals, your pace, and what feels most meaningful to you.
How counselling can help
People access counselling through the NDIS for many different reasons, including:
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Anxiety, stress or emotional overwhelm
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Low mood or feeling stuck
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Navigating identity, disability or neurodivergence
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Building confidence and self-advocacy skills
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Making sense of difficult or past experiences
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Adjusting to life changes or health diagnoses
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Emotional regulation and coping skills
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Social confidence and relationships
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Strengthening independence and daily living confidence
Counselling can support both emotional wellbeing and practical capacity-building, depending on your plan goals.
NDIS Participants
Our approach
Counselling at ROOM TO BE is person-centred, trauma-aware and neuro-affirming.
This means:
• You are welcomed and accepted as you are
• We work with your strengths, interests and ways of processing
• Sessions move at a pace that feels safe
• You are supported to build skills in ways that feel natural and achievable
Creative approaches can be included when helpful — such as drawing, painting, using symbols and figurines, mindfulness, imagery, or gentle body awareness. These are always optional and guided by your comfort.
ROOM T BE is a space where you can simply be yourself.
Counselling for adolescents and adults
NDIS counselling is available for:
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Adolescents navigating identity, school, friendships, anxiety or emotional challenges. See Counselling for adolescents for more information.
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Adults seeking support with mental health, relationships, self-advocacy, life transitions or emotional wellbeing. See Counselling for adults for more infromation.
Session options
50-minute sessions are available:
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In-person in Newcastle East
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Online Australia-wide via Zoom
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Phone sessions where needed
Funding information
Counselling is available for self-managed and plan-managed participants, under a relevant NDIS funding category such as:
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Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living
Please check your plan or speak with your Support Coordinator to confirm suitability.
Getting started
If you’d like to explore whether counselling at ROOM TO BE is the right fit, you’re welcome to get in touch directly. You can reach out in one of the following ways.
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Book a free inquiry phone call
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Complete an intake form and Fiona will be in touch.
If you have a support coordinator, they’re welcome to be involved or assist with the referral process if needed.
Before counselling begins, a service agreement will need to be completed and signed. This is usually provided to both the participant and their plan manager (if applicable).
You don’t need to have the “right words” or a detailed plan before starting — just a willingness to begin