Bridges Counselling Norwest

Get to know Bridges Counselling Norwest

From Bridges Counselling Norwest's website.

• Our approach

  Bridges Counselling offers tailored support grounded in professional expertise and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. Sessions are designed to help clients navigate life's challenges in a safe, confidential space where they are empowered to deepen self-understanding and develop new life strategies. The team combines clinical skill with genuine dedication to helping each person rediscover their worth and purpose. Services are available in multiple formats including in-person appointments at the Norwest clinic and telehealth options to suit your family's needs.

• Working with families

  Bridges Counselling works collaboratively with parents and carers throughout therapy. They welcome your input and will communicate with you about your child's progress while respecting confidentiality and your child's autonomy where applicable. The team can accommodate varying levels of parental involvement—whether your child is functionally independent or requires your practical support during sessions. For school-aged children, the service can support educational inclusion goals and work with schools to develop individualised learning plans.

• Meet the team

  The Norwest team includes registered psychologists, accredited mental health social workers, and registered clinical counsellors with diverse qualifications and experience ranging from 10 to 40+ years. Key Norwest staff include David Blyth (40+ years experience with teens 14+ and couples), May Tse (20+ years, adult mental health), Rochelle Dawson (20+ years, trauma and teens), Katherine Stone (10+ years, trauma and mental health), Andrew Vidler (10+ years, children and teens), and Catherine Yew (children, teens and adults). All psychologists are fully registered, social workers are accredited, and counsellors hold master's degrees and professional registration.

• Your first visit

  At your first appointment, you'll begin with a free 15-minute phone consultation where a Practice Manager trained in counselling will listen to your situation and answer your questions to help you make a well-informed decision. They will match you with the best-fit therapist from the team based on your child's needs and your family's circumstances. Once an appointment is scheduled, your therapist will call you beforehand to introduce themselves, clarify any accessibility needs, and ensure you have the paperwork required to begin therapy.