Counselling
Alternative labels
Phone counselling
Helplines
Telephone counselling
Evaluation
Someone to talk to: evaluation of counselling in schools
This evaluation of New Zealand's Counselling in Schools program found it to be effective in reducing psychological distress and improving attendance, learning progress, and classroom behaviour. The report recommends continued investment in school-based mental health support and suggests refinements to improve the program.
Report
Procurement of 1800RESPECT
The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Australian Department of Social Services’ 2020 to 2022 procurement of counselling and support services provided through 1800RESPECT.
Evaluation
DVassist: evaluation of a regional FDV service
From October 2020 to June 2022, DVassist provided a service designed to help people in 58 regional, rural, and remote areas of Western Australia experiencing family and domestic violence (FDV) through making local connections, education and providing counselling and case management. The pilot program was evaluated through a mixed methods analysis.
Report
Supporting children with neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is an umbrella term that refers to the diversity in brain functioning associated with a range of developmental conditions and experiences. This paper provides an overview of principles and strategies that can help practitioners to support children with neurodiversity to engage in counselling and reflective learning.
Report
Factors influencing therapy use following a disclosure of child sexual abuse
This paper reports on the results of a rapid evidence review of research into factors influencing the utilisation of therapy for child sexual abuse.