About Better You HQ Therapy & Counselling Clinic

Welcome — I'm glad you're here. I’m Prue, a qualified and ACA-registered counsellor, behaviour support practitioner, and trainer with a background that spans mental health, education, neurodiversity and disability support. My approach is practical, down-to-earth, and centred around what really works for each person. Over the years, I’ve supported people through private practice and organisational settings—including schools, workplaces, and as a crisis and suicidality support worker with Lifeline.

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I'm the principal counsellor and founder of Better You HQ Therapy and Counselling Clinic located in stunning Mansfield VIC, where I provide counselling and support to individuals, families, and organisations navigating a range of challenges — including anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, behavioural concerns, self-esteem, relationship issues, and stress. At my clinic, I’m passionate about offering caring, evidence-based support that helps you make meaningful progress and build lasting change.

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Alongside my private practice, I also work with Geelong Grammar School, one of Australia’s most well-regarded independent schools, providing counselling support to students. This role allows me to work within a dynamic educational setting and support young people facing complex emotional, relational, and academic pressures.
 

My path to counselling wasn’t a straight line. Growing up with a difficult childhood and navigating my own experiences with trauma shaped who I am today—and gave me a strong sense of empathy and resilience. Those early challenges are part of what drives my passion for helping others.

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I bring trauma-informed practice into all areas of my work and have completed training through the Australian Childhood Foundation. I’m also a certified Tuning in to Teens® facilitator (University of Melbourne) and an advocate for Dr Ross Greene’s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model — a compassionate and skill-building approach to behaviour and emotional regulation.

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Whether I’m working with someone in crisis, supporting an individual through a tough patch, or helping a client rebuild their confidence, my goal is always to offer a safe, inclusive, and supportive space where people feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered to move forward.

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𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸, 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗱, 𝗼𝗿 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳?
Let’s work together to create a better you. Book a confidential session and get the support you deserve — practical, respectful, and tailored to you. Email prue@betteryouhq.com.au.