Business Details
Trusted Counselling & Mediation Services in Adelaide
At Private Counselling and Mediation, we pride ourselves on delivering professional, accessible, and compassionate services tailored to individual and family needs. Our team, led by Dr. Charles Tant and Ms. Victoria Turner, combines extensive qualifications and practical experience to address complex emotional, relational, and legal challenges. Dr. Tants unique background in social work and law enables holistic solutions for family disputes, while our commitment to affordability ensures most services are bulk-billed through Medicare. We prioritise flexibility, offering face-to-face, telephone, and online sessions across Australia, including remote and regional areas. Our approach eliminates long waitlists by focusing on prompt, personalised care without compromising quality. Specialising in depression, anxiety, relationship counselling, and family mediation, we utilise evidence-based strategies such as cognitive behavioural therapy and problem-solving techniques.Our mobile Childrens Contact Service supports parents in maintaining meaningful relationships with their children, addressing critical developmental and legal concerns. Accredited by the Australian Association of Social Workers and the Attorney Generals Department, we uphold rigorous professional standards. With over 15 years of experience at Relationships SA, our team brings deep expertise to every session. We serve diverse clients, including individuals, couples, and families, with a focus on inclusivity and cultural sensitivity. Our mission is to provide reliable, ethical, and effective support that empowers clients to navigate lifes challenges with confidence.
Services
Counselling
Mediation
Children's Contact Service
Family Counselling
Relationship Counselling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Therapy
Parenting Mediation
Property Mediation
Online Counselling
Highlights and features
- We offer bulk-billed Medicare services for affordability.
- Our team includes a PhD-qualified social worker with legal expertise.
- We provide mobile children's contact services in underserved areas.
- We deliver prompt appointments with no long waiting lists.
- We combine evidence-based therapies with compassionate care.
Associations and certifications
- Australian Association of Social Workers
- Attorney General's Department
Services
Counselling
We provide individual and group counselling for mental health challenges including depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Our evidence-based approaches combine cognitive behavioural therapy, relaxation techniques, and problem-solving strategies. Sessions are available face-to-face, online, or via phone across Australia, with most services bulk-billed through Medicare.
Mediation
Our accredited family dispute resolution services address property division, parenting arrangements, and child-inclusive mediation. Dr. Tants dual expertise in social work and law enables comprehensive solutions for relationship breakdowns. We offer shuttle mediation and section 60I certificates, with flexible delivery options including in-person and virtual sessions.
Children's Contact Service
This mobile service supports supervised parent-child interactions in the Barossa Valley and Adelaides northern suburbs. Designed to maintain critical relationships during custody transitions, our private, child-focused approach addresses developmental needs while reducing wait times associated with traditional centres.
People
Dr Charles Tant
Counsellor & Mediator
Dr. Tant holds a PhD in Social Work and a law degree, with 15 years experience at Relationships SA. He is an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and Medicare provider, specialising in complex family disputes and mental health counselling.
Ms Victoria Turner
Counsellor & Mediator
Ms. Turner delivers professional, accessible counselling and mediation services with a focus on client-centred care. She collaborates with Dr. Tant to provide affordable, timely support for individuals and families navigating relationship challenges.
Questions
What counselling services do you offer?
We provide individual, couple, family, and relationship counselling for depression, anxiety, and family therapy using evidence-based techniques.
Are your services bulk-billed?
Most services are bulk-billed through Medicare, with some below Australian Association of Social Workers recommended fees.
Do you offer online counselling?
Yes, we conduct sessions via phone, Skype, Facebook, and email across Australia.
What areas do you service?
We operate in the Barossa Valley, Adelaide’s northern suburbs, and offer Australia-wide remote services.
