OPEN DOOR NORTHERN BEACHES
Open Door
Northern Beaches
About Us
Open Door Northern Beaches is a community initiative run by a dedicated group of professional counsellors who are all members of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
We believe that everyone deserves access to high-quality mental health support — regardless of their financial situation or how long they’ve been waiting. That’s why we created a free professional counselling drop-in service on the Northern Beaches.
We operate from the welcoming space of The Mind Cafe, 1350 Pittwater Road, Narrabeen NSW 2101, every Thursday night from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.
Our counsellors bring a wide range of experience, qualifications, and therapeutic approaches.
What unites us is a shared commitment to providing compassionate, non-judgemental, and effective support to individuals and families in our community
Our mission is simple but powerful:
To remove the barriers to professional counselling so that anyone who needs support can access it — promptly, freely, and without judgement.
We exist to ensure that financial stress or long wait times do not prevent people from receiving the care they deserve. Through free drop-in counselling sessions, we aim to offer hope, relief, and practical tools to help people navigate life’s challenges, improve their mental wellbeing, and build resilience
Mission
Method
At Open Door Northern Beaches, we provide person-centred, professional counselling in a relaxed, safe, and confidential environment.
Our counsellors are fully qualified, ACA-accredited professionals with diverse backgrounds and therapeutic training. We tailor our approach to each individual’s unique needs, drawing on evidence-based methods such as:
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Person-Centred Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
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Trauma-informed care
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Mindfulness and solution-focused techniques
Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, or simply need someone to talk to, we meet you where you are — with warmth, respect, and genuine care. No referrals are required, and there is never any cost.
Credentials
Therapy
We are fully qualified Counsellors with a passion for helping others overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives.
Our therapeutic approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, promoting self-discovery, resilience, and emotional well-being.
Counselling
We each hold individual degrees in Counselling, with accreditation from ACA (Australian Counsellors Association).
We have acquired valuable skills and knowledge to support individuals in their mental health journey.
Expertise
Through specialised training and ongoing professional development, we stay updated with the latest therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practices.
Our expertise includes trauma-informed care, mindfulness-based therapy, and cognitive-behavioral interventions.
Approach
Our holistic approach integrates various therapeutic modalities to address the interconnected aspects of an individual's well-being.
By considering the mind, body, and spirit, we strive to foster comprehensive healing and growth.
Affiliations
We are active members of leading professional associations in the field of counselling and therapy, the Australian Counsellors Association (ACA).
This allow us to stay connected with industry advancements, ethical standards, and best practices in mental health care.
Achievements
Our work has been recognised for its impact on clients' lives and the community.
We take pride in the positive outcomes achieved through therapy and the transformative journeys of individuals towards mental wellness.