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Welcome to Harris Counselling, founded in 2010 by Adrian Harris a dedicated mental health social worker and qualified Family Therapist. With extensive experience as a manager and clinical supervisor in a not-for-profit family relationship service, we are committed to providing compassionate support and guidance. Adrian recently presented at the Family Relationship Services conference in Melbourne, showcasing our ongoing commitment to excellence in family therapy.
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Adrian has dedicated his career to supporting children and young people, beginning as a youth worker in 1999 within the Victorian youth justice system. His extensive experience includes roles in family services, specialist case management in child protection and youth homelessness outreach. A fully qualified and accredited mental health social worker, Adrian earned an honours degree in social work from Monash University in 2009.
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List of qualifications:
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Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) - Monash University
Masters of Family Therapy - Latrobe University (Bouverie)
Diploma of Human Services - Counselling - Swinburne University
Bachelor of Youth Affairs - Victoria University
Diploma of Youth Work - Victoria University
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Professional Registration
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​​​​​Together, we can help you navigate life's challenges and strengthen your family connections.
Emotion Focused Couple and Family Therapy
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Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) is a therapeutic approach designed to help couples and families understand and transform their emotional responses in their relationship. By focusing on the underlying emotions that drive interactions, EFT encourages partners to express their feelings and needs more openly. This process fosters deeper emotional connections, enhances communication, and helps couples and families resolve conflicts more effectively. Ultimately, EFCT aims to create a safe for partners to grow together, strengthening their bond and improving their overall relationship satisfaction.