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Christian counselling near me

Meet Simon

Hi, my name is Simon. Thank you for taking the time to read my profile.

You may be here because something feels heavy, uncertain, or strained — and you’re wondering whether counselling could help. You might also be wondering, Can I trust someone I’ve never met with what matters most to me? That’s a very valid question.

Whether you are new to counselling or have had previous experiences (positive or otherwise), I believe the foundation of good therapy is trust. My aim is to create a safe, respectful and professional space where you can thoughtfully unpack your experiences, relationships, emotions and faith — without pressure or judgement.

I bring over twenty years of experience across pastoral and professional counselling contexts. As a former ordained pastor, I understand both the spiritual and relational dimensions of life’s challenges. I combine the compassion of pastoral care with the clinical integrity and structure of professional counselling, always keeping a person-first approach at the centre of my work.

I support:

  • Individuals

  • Couples (I particularly enjoy working with couples)

  • Families

  • Teenagers through to mature age adults
     

My areas of focus include:

  • Relationship challenges

  • Marriage counselling

  • Grief and loss

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Post-separation support

  • Parenting guidance

  • Men’s specific counselling

  • Pastoral care and support

  • Faith-based counselling from a Christian perspective
     

I am deeply passionate about supporting Christians in their faith journey and serving the Christian community through counselling. At the same time, I welcome anyone seeking thoughtful, values-informed support.
 

I hold a degree in Social Science (majoring in Counselling), engage in regular professional supervision, and am a Level 4 member of the Australian Counselling Association as well as a member of Christian Counsellors Association of Australia.
 

I currently offer online counselling appointments.
 

If you’ve read this far, thank you. Taking the first step can feel significant. If you sense I may be the right fit for you, I would be honoured to walk alongside you — even if it’s simply one session to explore whether this feels like a good place to begin.

If you would like to work with me, please head to our booking page

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Simon Refalo

B. Soc. Sci. (Counselling)

Hope Christian Counselling acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our practice resides.
We recognise and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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