Whether you are in a crisis, need support with major changes in your life or are finding it difficult to manage day to day activities, counselling may be a good option to clarify your concerns and develop strategies to increase your wellbeing and independence.
If you have counselling in your NDIS plan from the outset, it can be a great way to get extra support and develop your personal capacity. Our counsellors at Care2Empower are flexible and can adapt to your needs, so if you want to spend extra time building your capacity we can help by:
While there are many other supports that you can access using your NDIS plan, a counsellor can offer additional support and help you develop a manageable system that can provide extra guidance in areas you might feel overwhelmed or have problems with.
Counselling is a valuable service as it tailors therapeutic supports so you can work through a problem or issue with a trained professional.
The biggest benefit of counselling is that it provides a safe and confidential space to discuss what is going on in your life without fear of judgement. These can include a range of topics such as:
At Care2Empower, we understand that everyone needs support at some stage in their life. That’s why our counsellors are trained to provide a tailored support plan to help you achieve your individual goals.
No issue is too big or small, and there are many ways our counsellors at Care2Empower can support your concerns, personal recovery goals, and improved wellbeing.
Our counsellors can also help develop relationships with other providers, with your school/workplace, family and friends to ensure you have the best support network around you.
The last few years have been tough for many of us, so if you’re in need of counselling
support or simply want to have a brief chat,
please
reach out to one of our friendly
counsellors today.
Getting Started
To access counselling services under the NDIS, you must have the item ‘Improved Daily Living’ in your plan. Improved Daily Living provides funds to access an Allied health professional and is generally flexible across other Therapeutic services. You could therefore use some or all of your Improved Daily Living funds for counselling if you think it will benefit you and your short-term goals.
It is important to note that there are 9 other possible line items to consider under your Capacity Building funds, each working in tandem with other services so you can seamlessly access the supports you need
If you are unsure about where to start with your NDIS plan funding, we have got it covered under Capacity Building.
Trauma, crisis, grief, anxiety – when most of us think about “counselling”, these are the topics that first come to mind. While a counsellor is prepared to help in all these areas, that’s not the only purpose they serve.
Counsellors can improve your quality of life by helping you plan, achieve and process the experiences you view or feel. What many people don’t realise is that counsellors aren’t only there to support you through a mental health crisis. A counsellor is a trained professional who can support you in developing coping strategies, time management skills, help you build confidence and gain more positive perspectives.
Counselling is different to other services as it is a Therapeutic Support which guides participants to develop different techniques and skills to strengthen their mental health and achieve individualised goals. Counselling is a Capacity-building and Capacity-enhancing Therapeutic service that offers more than just emotional support. Rather, this service seeks to support and develop the ‘inner’ you so you’re able to achieve your goals and become more independent.
Roma is our Principal Counsellor and Hypnotherapist. With over 20 years of experience supporting diverse communities across South Australia, Roma brings deep compassion, cultural insight, and a lifelong commitment to healing and empowerment. Roma specialises in working with young people, Aboriginal clients, and women impacted by domestic and family violence. Her work is grounded in the belief that every individual deserves to feel seen, heard, and supported—without judgement and with genuine care.
As a multilingual migrant woman, Roma offers a unique perspective in her practice. Fluent in four languages and deeply connected to both Aboriginal and CALD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) communities, she approaches each client with empathy, cultural humility, and respect.
Her extensive background includes:
Roma holds qualifications in mental health, counselling, hypnotherapy, education, and trauma-informed practice. She is passionate about creating safe spaces for healing and growth, especially for those navigating grief, anxiety, trauma, identity, or disconnection.
“My mission is to walk beside those in pain, offering not only support but hope and healing rooted in culture, compassion, and connection.” ~ Roma Harnal
"We at Care2Empower specialize in providing support services to empower your dreams, aspirations, choices, and individuality."
