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Specialist Child & Family Counselling | Registered ACA Counsellor

Child & Family Counselling in Mansfield VIC
Specialist Support for Anxiety, Emotional Regulation & Behaviour

At Better You HQ, children and families are supported through a specialist approach focused on emotional regulation, behaviour, and everyday skill development—helping children build confidence, resilience, and the tools they need to manage challenges more effectively

We take the time to understand what’s driving your child’s experiences, supporting them to develop practical strategies and greater self-understanding, so change feels meaningful and lasting.

Children's & Family Therapy

Grow Stronger From The Inside Out

Counselling and coaching that builds emotional intelligence for kids, teens and adults

At Better You HQ, counselling isn’t just about solving problems — it’s about developing the emotional skills that help you thrive. Whether you're a parent, teen, or child, we support you to build emotional intelligence — the ability to understand yourself, manage emotions, cope with anxiety and strengthen relationships. Think of it as coaching for your inner world, giving a head start in resilience, confidence, and connection — available in-person in Mansfield, VIC.

Is Anxiety Getting in the Way of Your Child’s Everyday Life?

You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

Anxiety can show up in many ways for children — constant worry, avoidance, meltdowns, physical symptoms, or needing lots of reassurance. Our anxiety support is practical, child-centred, and skills-based, helping children understand what’s happening in their body and mind while learning tools to feel calmer, more confident, and more in control. We work alongside families to create a clear, supportive roadmap forward.

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"We could not be happier with the support and professional advice provided by Better You HQ. We have seen noticeable improvement in our young person's welfare and prospects. Highly recommend!!"

 - Trev McD (Google review) - 

Prue Longstaff, Child and Family Counsellor

Prue Longstaff (BCouns, DipCouns)
Child & Family Counsellor

Prue Longstaff (BCouns, DipCouns) is a registered Australian Counselling Association counsellor specialising in child and family counselling.

Alongside her private practice, Prue is a counsellor at Geelong Grammar School (GGS), one of Australia’s most prestigious schools.

Based in Mansfield, VIC, Prue works with children and families to support mental health, emotional development, and behaviour, drawing on clinical experience in child and adolescent mental health alongside extensive experience working in schools.

She brings trauma-informed expertise, with specialist training through the Australian Childhood Foundation, and is a trained facilitator of leading evidence-based programs developed by internationally recognised institutions, including the University of Melbourne, Macquarie University, and Yale University.

We Train and Work with the Best

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Is Your Child Struggling Socially and Emotionally?

We Help Your Child Build the Skills to Cope, Communicate, and Connect

Whether a child is neurodivergent or simply finding school and social situations challenging, navigating friendships and group settings can be worrying and confusing—and real-world practice can feel overwhelming.

 

Our social skills learning helps kids build social, communication, and behavioural skills—step by step, in a safe and supportive child-focused space. They get to practise real-world connection, conversations, and friendship-building with zero pressure.

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Clinic Hours:
Monday:
Geelong Grammar School

Tuesday: Geelong Grammar School

Wednesday: 9am - 4pm
Thursday: 9am - 4pm

Friday: No availability currently

 

Phone: 0413 921 212

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