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Children and Adolescents Counselling

Holyoake’s Children’s Programs at Victoria Park continue to play a vital role in supporting the emotional and developmental needs of children impacted by family substance use including the Very Young Peoples Program (VYPP). These programs are designed to strengthen family bonds, improve communication, and promote secure attachment.

Attachment Art and Play Program (AA&P)

The Attachment Art and Play Program (AA&P) provides caregivers and children aged 1.5 to 12 years with a structured, play-based approach to rebuilding trust and fostering emotional resilience in a safe and supportive environment. The program is delivered both on-site at Holyoake’s Victoria Park facility and through outreach to Holyoake’s Midland office, primary schools, and external agencies. This ensures accessibility to families across a variety of settings.

Parent Strengthening Group (PSG)

The Parent Strengthening Group (PSG) is a key component of the Children’s Programs. Delivered in conjunction with family agencies, the PSG has transitioned from a three- session model delivered over three days to a single full-day format. Informed by agency feedback, this change has enhanced accessibility and increased parent engagement. The program retains its focus on strengthening parent-child relationships through education and creative play-based approaches.

Young People’s Program (YPP)

The Young People’s Program (YPP) offers tailored support for children and adolescents aged 3 to 18 years who are impacted by someone else’s alcohol or other drug use. This service provides individual play therapy or counselling to build self-expression, awareness, and emotional regulation.

For adolescents aged 10 to 18 years experiencing their own substance use or experimentation, the Adolescent Program provides individual counselling to offer guidance, support, and harm minimisation strategies.

Our Childsafe Commitment

Every child has a right to live without violence, be cared for and be protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

We’re committed to child and youth safety and well-being and maintain child-safe and child-friendly environments, implementing and completing self-assessments aligned to the National Principles of the Child Safe Organisations (2019) framework, as developed by the Commissioner for Children and Young People Western Australia. This ensures that every child and family member engages in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. We recognise the unique needs of each youth and work at their pace to ensure they feel secure and understood.

At Holyoake, we are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for young people to heal and grow. Our services are free and confidential, and we welcome young people and their families from all backgrounds. Please read our Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People

Communicating with children and young people

A resource to support parents and caregivers when communicating with children and young people.

Frequently Asked Questions

Children and adolescents counselling supports young people to understand and manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It can include play therapy, talk-based counselling, and family support to help children build confidence, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships.

You may consider counselling if your child is showing signs such as anxiety, withdrawal, behavioural changes, difficulty at school, or trouble expressing emotions. Support can also help children impacted by family substance use or challenging home environments.

Holyoake supports children and young people aged 1.5 to 18 years through a range of Children and Young People Programs, including play-based therapy for younger children and counselling for older children and adolescents.

Play therapy uses creative activities like drawing, storytelling, and games to help children express emotions in a safe way. It supports emotional development, builds trust, and helps children process experiences they may not be able to put into words. Learn more about our Attachment Art and Play Program (AA&P).

Counselling provides a safe space for adolescents to talk about their experiences with alcohol or other drugs. It focuses on building awareness, improving decision-making, and supporting harm minimisation without judgement.

Yes. Many of Holyoake’s programs involve parents or caregivers to strengthen relationships and improve communication. This helps create a more supportive environment for the child’s growth and wellbeing.

Yes. Holyoake provides free and confidential support for children, adolescents, and families impacted by alcohol, drugs, or mental health challenges.

Programs are delivered at Holyoake’s Victoria Park location and through outreach services in places like schools, community settings to improve access for families.

Yes. Holyoake provides a confidential and safe environment. Information is handled with care, while also ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the young person.

You can contact Holyoake to speak with the team about available programs. Or refer a client directly. Support is available when you or your family are ready to take the next step.

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