Children & adolescents
Support for emotional regulation, anxiety and stress, confidence, identity, friendships, school pressures, change and difficult transitions.
PSYCHOLOGY · COUNSELLING · YOUTH WELLBEING
Care that helps young people feel safe, understood and capable.
Nahlam Care offers thoughtful psychological and counselling support for children, adolescents and families navigating change, stress, relationships, school and sport.
Accepting enquiries for children, adolescents, adults, families, schools and youth-sport settings.
A CALM PLACE TO START
Support should feel clear, respectful and human.
Every person and family arrives with a different story. Nahlam Care creates space to understand what is happening, identify practical next steps and build support around the child, young person or family—not around a one-size-fits-all program.
WAYS WE CAN HELP
Support that meets young people where they are.
Services are discussed after an initial enquiry so that the right format, scope and referral pathway can be confirmed.
Families & parents
Parent guidance, family communication and support through changing family circumstances. Family integration or reunification work is considered only when appropriate to the referral and professional scope.
School & youth wellbeing
Practical collaboration with parents, schools and other treating professionals, with consent and confidentiality handled carefully.
Youth sport & events
Wellbeing support for young athletes and youth teams, alongside first-aid and sports-trainer services for events within the agreed role and event plan.
THE APPROACH
Listen first. Build trust. Work practically.
- Understand the situationStart with the young person’s experience, the family context and what support would make a difference now.
- Agree the pathwayClarify goals, consent, confidentiality, relevant supports and whether another professional or service should be involved.
- Keep communication clearParents, schools and referrers receive appropriate information only with consent or where there is a legal or safety obligation.
MEET SHELLA
Professional care with real-world calm.
Shella is an AHPRA-registered psychologist and counsellor with a strong interest in trauma-informed practice, children, young people and family wellbeing. Her work draws on experience across school counselling, family support, court-related reporting contexts and youth-focused care.
Alongside psychological practice, Shella is a qualified first-aid medic and sports trainer, and provides first-aid support for events within the agreed event role. Her early training at NIDA and background in business contribute to a warm, direct and highly relational way of working with people of all ages.
AHPRA-registered psychologistQualified counsellorFirst-aid medic & sports trainerWorking With Children Check
Registration, professional scope, consent and safeguarding requirements guide every service. Specific credentials and insurance arrangements are confirmed for the service being requested.
ENQUIRIES & REFERRALS
A clear first step for families and referrers.
Parents, carers, schools, clubs and professionals can make an enquiry. Please include the person’s age, preferred support, location or format, and any timing needs. Do not include detailed sensitive clinical information by email.
Enquire with Nahlam CareFEES & APPOINTMENTS
Clear fees before support begins.
Fees, session length and availability are confirmed in writing before an appointment is accepted. They depend on the service format, location, travel, event requirements, report requirements and whether family, school or third-party liaison is requested.
Nahlam Care will explain the proposed fee, cancellation terms and any applicable rebate, referral or funding arrangements before work starts. Contact the practice for the current fee schedule.
Request the current fee scheduleNahlam Care is not an emergency or crisis service. If there is immediate danger, call 000. For urgent mental-health support in Australia, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800.