Leading Sunshine Coast therapy centre Chatter-Boxes Therapy Centre has expanded its services to include carer and children’s counselling. The new program acknowledges the complexities of modern family life and aims to provide a supportive space for families to navigate challenges and build stronger connections.
“Parenting isn’t a one-size-fits-all journey,” says Jo Emery, co-director at Chatter-Boxes. “Every family has its unique dynamics, challenges, and moments of joy.”
Chatter-Boxes recognises that raising children can be demanding even under normal circumstances. They understand that parents may feel overwhelmed by work commitments, school activities, and the need for self-care.
Tara Paterson is an experienced counsellor at Chatter-Boxes Therapy Centre Sunshine Coast. Credit: Moes Media.
The new counselling program caters to families facing a variety of situations, including:
- Typical parenting challenges like tantrums, sibling rivalry, and finding balance
- Complexities arising from disability, developmental delays, or chronic illness
- Behavioural issues, grief, loss, or trauma
- Relationship issues, blended families, or separation
“Our carer and children’s counselling services offer a safe space where families can explore their dynamics, address challenges and work towards building stronger connections,” Jo Emery, Chatter-Boxes Therapy Centre, Sunshine Coast.
The Chatter-Boxes Sunshine Coast Therapy Centre program offers various services to meet each family’s needs. These include:
- Parenting Groups: Connect with other Sunshine Coast parents facing similar challenges. Share experiences, gain insights, and learn new strategies.
- 1:1 Counselling: Individual sessions provide a confidential space for parents to discuss concerns with a therapist.
- Sibling Support: Address sibling rivalry and help children develop harmonious relationships.
- Family Counselling: Improve communication and create a more cohesive family unit through guided exercises.
Chatter-Boxes acknowledges the challenges of scheduling appointments amidst busy family lives. They offer flexible scheduling and work collaboratively to develop personalised plans.
The centre’s team of experienced therapists creates a warm and welcoming environment where all family members feel valued and heard.
Tara Paterson, who has now joined the Chatter-Boxes team, resonates with the company’s value of ‘Doing things properly with love’ and is therefore excited to support the community in the same vein.
“I like to ask a person, ‘Could you be happier than this?’ If the answer is ‘yes’ or ‘I’m not sure’, then you are a perfect candidate for counselling,” says Tara. “My greatest joy is to see others get that spark back and that zest for life! As they say, ‘You can’t pour from an empty cup’. I love helping work through the process of filling that cup again and seeing a person restored to their best self.”
Chatter-Boxes Therapy Centre also partners with paediatric healthcare professionals to provide seamless counselling and support services to families.
Other services at Chatter-Boxes Therapy Centre:
- Speech Pathology
- Psychology
- Play Therapy
- Feeding Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Parent Support
Where to find Chatter-Boxes Sunshine Coast Therapy Centre
- Suite 7/68 Jessica Blvd, Minyama QLD 4575
- E 04 / 1 Edwards Terrace, Baringa, QLD 4551
For more information or to schedule a session, visit Chatter-Boxes Therapy Centre’s website at www.chatter-boxes.com.au.
