paperbark place
counselling
your voice matters
paperbark trees
often grow in swampy ground
layer upon layer of bark
gathering over time
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our hearts are a little like that
they carry layers of
challenge and heartbreak
confusion and strength
joy
and longing
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my grandma Elva used to say
we are diamonds in the rough
life brings dirt and grit
but looking closer
with a little curiosity and kindness
the quiet spark within shines
and the day can feel lighter
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at paperbark place your voice matters
a little about Karina
listening matters to me
not just to the loud parts
of your story
but to the quieter ones too
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sometimes
another person's ears
can help us hear
our own voice
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if you’re wondering
whether counselling might help
you are welcome
to reach out
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a few practical things
Karina Schofield is a registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association and holds a Bachelor of Counselling from Edith Cowan University
Follow us on instagram @paperbarkplacecounselling
paperbark musings
quiet reflections along the way
paperbark place counselling
when sharing feels risky
contact
Address
Perth Hills, Midland WA 6056, Australia
Phone
+61 447 184 282ABN
86673302365
Operating Hours
by appointment
Tuesday to Thursday
7am until 9pm
FAQs
some things people wonder about counselling
session
$100 — 50 minutes
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concession for health care card holders, pensioners, and students
$80 — 50 minutes
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reduced-fee online sessions
$50 — 50 minutes
yes, counselling is private and confidential
there are a few legal exceptions — for example if there is a serious risk of harm to someone, or concerns about the safety of a child
these limits are always explained at the beginning so that the counselling relationship can be built on clarity and trust
sometimes people reach out because life feels heavy, confusing, or difficult to carry alone
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counselling can offer a space to talk about things like
relationship difficulties
feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck
life transitions and change
family tensions or conflict
parenting
grief, loss, or heartbreak
questions about identity, direction, or meaning
experiences that have been difficult to speak about before
feeling disconnected from yourself or others