Social Support and Counselling

focused social support

Connection, Purpose & Everyday Wellbeing

We offer meaningful, non clinical support designed to enhance everyday life, build confidence and create genuine connection.Our services are flexible, person centred and tailored to you - whether your looking for companionship, motivation or help engaging in the things that matter most.

What is Focused Social Support?

Focused Social Support is about living well, staying connected and maintaining independence.It’s ideal for:• Older adults wanting companionship and engagement • People living with disability seeking meaningful support • Young people needing connection and confidence building

Our Services

☕ Cuppa & Chat - Relaxed connection, your way

Enjoy a friendly conversation over a cuppa at home, out in the community or from the comfort of your own space via phone or online - cuppa optional.This informal, non-clinical session supports everyday wellbeing by reducing isolation and loneliness, encouraging meaningful connection and creating a sense of belonging. It can also be used as a welfare check-in or accountability support, offering regular touchpoints that help you stay connected and on track.Flexible online/phone sessions available.Perfect for:• Reducing loneliness and social isolation• Building social confidence in a relaxed way• Gentle emotional support through conversation• Regular check-ins for wellbeing and reassurance• Staying accountable to daily goals or routines

🚶 Walk & Talk - Movement with meaning

Combine light physical activity with supportive conversation, either in person or via phone/headset while you walk in your own space. Walking side by side - or even separately can make conversations feel easier, more natural and less pressured.This flexible support option can also be used for accountability and motivation, helping you stay on track with personal goals, routines or daily habits while staying connected.Benefits include:• Improved mood and overall wellbeing• Increased motivation and consistency with goals• A relaxed, pressure-free environment for conversation• Gentle support to stay active and engaged• Encouragement and accountability in everyday life

🌿 Light Gardening & Companionship - Stay connected to what you love

Perfect for people who enjoy gardening but may no longer be able to do it independently due to physical limitations. Stay involved, share your knowledge and enjoy the process you guide, we support.Chat with us while we garden together. You can direct how you’d like things done while we assist with simple tasks, keeping you connected to your space without the physical strain.This is a light gardening service only, focused on wellbeing and companionship - not heavy yard work.Includes:• Weeding and light tidying• Basic plant care and watering• Gentle garden maintenance alongside conversationPlease note:• No lifting over 5kg• No climbing ladders• Not a lawn mowing or heavy gardening serviceGreat for:• Staying involved in your garden despite physical limitations• Enjoying fresh air and meaningful activity• Maintaining routine and a sense of purpose• Combining companionship with practical support

📖 Life Story Documentation - your story matters

Capture your life experiences, memories, and personal journey in a meaningful and lasting way. This guided process combines relaxed conversation with structured documentation to help turn your story into something you can keep, share, and reflect on. We work together week by week, exploring different stages of life—from early years through to the present. Sessions feel like natural reminiscing and conversation, while your words are thoughtfully captured and shaped into a written format.A qualified counsellor facilitates this service, ensuring conversations are held with care, respect, and emotional awareness.Great for:• Reflecting on life experiences and achievements• Creating a meaningful keepsake for yourself or your family• Strengthening identity and sense of self• Preserving personal history in your own wordsImportant to consider:Reflecting on life experiences can sometimes bring up strong emotions. While this is a focused social support service, it is delivered with professional care. Clients are encouraged to use discretion when considering this service. Client must be cognitively capable Minimum 6 x 1hour sessionsAvailable in person & online

🖼️ Photo Sorting & Reminiscing - Reconnect with your memories

Spend time going through photos together, organising them and sharing the stories behind them. This relaxed, in-person service supports meaningful conversation, reflection and connection through your personal memories.For clients with access to a digital phone and storage, we can also assist with photographing old photos to help convert them into digital formats - creating lasting memories that can be easily shared with family.In-person service only.Benefits:• Cognitive stimulation and memory recall• Emotional connection through storytelling• Preserving and organising important memories• Creating digital keepsakes for family and future generations

🧩 Activity & Connection - Engaging the mind, creating connection, and having fun

A flexible, one on one support option designed to bring enjoyment, connection and purpose into everyday life. Activity & Connection offers a variety of simple, meaningful activities tailored to your interests, energy levels and goals.From relaxed conversation to hands - on activities, sessions are designed to feel natural, enjoyable and pressure free - while still supporting wellbeing and engagement.Activities can include:• Puzzles and brain games• Simple card games and board games • Creative activities and crafts• Cooking for fun - baking cakes, cookies, or making homemade pizza and pasta• Light, interest-based activities that suit you!Perfect for:• Building confidence and social engagement• Supporting cognitive stimulation and focus• Creating routine, enjoyment and a sense of achievement• Encouraging independence through everyday activitiesMaterials & ingredients:Any required materials or food ingredients can be provided for an additional charge, or you are welcome to use your own supplies.

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Whether your looking for connection, motivation or simply someone to share everyday moments with, we’re here to support you.Focused Social Support - because wellbeing happens in everyday moments.
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