Last updated on 31 October 2025 by Brisbane Livewell Clinic Editorial Team
Create a Stronger, More Connected Family with Counselling in Brisbane
Families often go through times of stress, change or emotional distance. When communication breaks down or conflict becomes common, family counselling can help. At Brisbane Livewell Clinic, we offer compassionate, evidence-informed counselling to help households rebuild connection and develop healthier ways of relating.
Led by Counsellor Alicia Kent-Rooney, our Family Counselling sessions provide practical support for parents, children and caregivers experiencing emotional disconnection, behavioural struggles or major life transitions.
What you need to know about Family Counselling in Brisbane
- Support for families navigating conflict, parenting challenges or emotional strain
- Evidence-informed strategies delivered by a qualified, registered Counsellor
- A structured approach tailored to your family’s dynamics and goals
- Flexible session options including work with individuals, parent-child pairs or full family groups
What Is Family Counselling?
Family Counselling is a structured process designed to support families who are experiencing communication breakdowns, behavioural issues, emotional stress or significant change. The aim is to improve the functioning of the family system by understanding each member’s perspective and introducing healthier communication and problem-solving strategies.
At Brisbane Livewell Clinic, Family Counselling is not limited to traditional families. It may support:
- Parents managing behavioural concerns with children or teens
- Families navigating separation, divorce or blending households
- Sibling conflict and emotional disconnection
- Grandparents or extended family involved in caregiving
- Caregiver burnout or intergenerational stress
How Our Family Counselling Works
Each family’s situation is different. Alicia begins with a conversation to understand your household dynamics, key concerns and goals. Depending on the needs of your family, sessions may involve:
- Whole-family sessions
- Individual or parent-child sessions
- Separate parental guidance sessions
- Co-parenting strategy sessions
A Wellness Plan is developed to guide your sessions, which may include communication skills training, emotional regulation strategies, or tailored parenting support. The process is flexible and designed to create change that feels realistic for your family.
Meet Alicia Kent-Rooney
Alicia Kent-Rooney is a qualified Counsellor with a Bachelor of Counselling and is a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association. She has extensive experience working with families facing stress, disconnection, or behavioural issues and takes a calm, strengths-based approach.
Alicia works respectfully with all family structures, including separated or blended families, and tailors sessions to meet the developmental needs of children and teenagers. She draws on solution-focused and trauma-informed frameworks to help parents and children understand each other more effectively and find common ground.
When to Consider Family Counselling
Family Counselling may support your household if:
- Conversations often escalate into arguments or silence
- Children or teens are withdrawn, anxious or acting out
- Parents feel unsupported or unsure how to handle certain behaviours
- There’s been a recent loss, move, illness or transition
- You’re navigating separation, co-parenting or blended family issues
Early support often prevents small issues from becoming long-term patterns.
What the Research Shows
A study published in Australian & New Zealand Journal of Family Therapy (2021) found that families who engaged in structured counselling showed improved communication, reduced behavioural escalation and stronger parent–child relationships. Early intervention was a key factor in long-term outcomes.
In Our Experience
In the Experience of Our Counsellor
“Many families I work with feel stuck in unhelpful patterns. Through counselling, we identify what’s really going on beneath the surface and introduce new tools for communication and problem-solving. Small changes in one area can lead to powerful shifts across the whole household.” Alicia Kent-Rooney, Counsellor
In the Experience of Our Patients
Families often report better understanding between parents and children, calmer communication and clearer expectations. Parents feel more confident, and children feel more supported, leading to improved connection and fewer power struggles.
Your Family Wellness Plan
Your sessions will be guided by a tailored Wellness Plan that may include:
- A clear overview of goals for the family
- Practical strategies to try at home
- Parental guidance and support
- Reviews to track what’s working and adjust where needed
This structure provides a sense of direction and purpose while remaining flexible to your family’s needs.
Book a Family Counselling Session
If your family is feeling disconnected, overwhelmed or in need of support, Family Counselling can help create positive change. Alicia Kent-Rooney offers warm, structured guidance for families in Brisbane looking to reconnect and strengthen their relationships.
Book now and get Family Counselling in Brisbane that helps your family heal and grow together
FAQs for Family Counselling Brisbane
1. What is Family Counselling and how does it help?
Family Counselling is a structured approach where a Counsellor helps families improve communication, manage conflict and rebuild trust. At Brisbane Livewell Clinic, Alicia Kent-Rooney supports families in navigating behavioural challenges, parenting stress and relationship breakdowns.
2. Who should attend Family Counselling sessions?
Family Counselling may involve parents, children, teenagers, or all household members depending on the situation. Alicia tailors the structure based on your family’s needs, sometimes alternating between group and individual sessions.
3. Can counselling help if only one parent wants to attend?
Family Counselling can still be useful even if only one parent attends. Counselling can offer parenting support, behavioural strategies and new insights that positively impact the family dynamic.
4. What types of issues are suitable for Family Counselling?
Family Counselling can assist with parenting conflict, child or teen behavioural challenges, emotional disconnection, separation, grief, school stress or blended family transitions.
5. How long does Family Counselling usually take?
The number of sessions depends on the complexity of your family’s concerns. Some families benefit from a short series, while others prefer ongoing support. Alicia will work with you to set goals and review progress throughout.
6. Is Family Counselling suitable for blended families?
Family Counselling is often helpful for blended families navigating new roles, expectations and emotional adjustment. Alicia supports respectful integration of parenting approaches and communication tools across households.
7. What qualifications does Alicia Kent-Rooney have?
Alicia holds a Bachelor of Counselling and is a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association. She has extensive experience working with families in structured, trauma-informed ways.
8. Can counselling help with school-related stress or behavioural issues?
Family Counselling can support children or teens experiencing stress from school, social relationships or academic demands. Sessions may include emotional regulation, confidence building and support for parents.
9. Will we receive practical strategies to use at home?
During counselling, your family will receive clear strategies to try between sessions. These may include communication tools, parenting plans or behaviour support ideas tailored to your child’s age and needs.
10. Is the counselling space suitable for children?
Brisbane Livewell Clinic provides a welcoming, calm environment suitable for children and teenagers. Alicia uses age-appropriate communication methods to help young people feel safe and included.
11. Is Family Counselling confidential?
All sessions are confidential. Alicia will explain the limits of confidentiality (especially for child safety) during your first appointment to ensure everyone understands their rights and responsibilities.
12. Can Family Counselling help after a separation or divorce?
Family Counselling often supports families during and after separation. Alicia can assist with co-parenting communication, helping children adjust, and maintaining emotional stability during transitions.
13. How do I book a Counselling session in Brisbane or around Australia?
You can book a Family Counselling session by contacting Brisbane Livewell Clinic online or by phone. Appointments are available at both Wavell Heights and Cannon Hill clinics.
