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Counselling · Play Therapy · LEGO® - Based Therapy · Clinical Supervision

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Hope and Healing Therapy

A warm, welcoming space for children, teens, adults and families to feel heard, understood and supported.

Craigieburn, Melbourne & Online

What you can expect here

Privacy & Confidentiality

A safe, secure and non-judgemental space for you and your family

Person-Centred Care

Support shaped around you, not a one-size-fits-all approach

Qualified Practitioner

ACA-Registered Level 3 Counsellor and ACA Registered Supervisor

Face-to-face or Online

Sessions in-person or securely from home via telehealth

For All Ages

Individual, child, adolescent, couples and family sessions

Illustration of a calm counselling room: two soft lounges facing each other across a small table with a cup of tea, a warm floor lamp at the side and a potted plant on the floor

Start your mental wellbeing journey today

Reach out for a confidential, obligation-free conversation about how I can help, or get in touch to book — no referral needed.

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Nillufer D'Silva, counsellor and clinical supervisor at Hope and Healing Therapy

Meet your Counsellor

Hi, I'm Nillufer

I'm a counsellor, play therapist and clinical supervisor in Craigieburn. Most people come to me carrying something that has become too heavy to hold alone — and you don't need the right words for it yet.

There is no rush here, and no right way to do this. We go at your pace.

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How I can help

Explore my support services

Individual Counselling

One-on-one support for children, teens and adults

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Play Therapy

A gentle, child-led approach to help children process feelings

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LEGO® - Based Therapy

Structured LEGO® sessions that build social, emotional & communication skills

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Couples Counselling

Support to strengthen communication and rebuild connection

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Group Counselling

Small, facilitated groups where shared experience is part of the support

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Clinical Supervision

Individual & Group Supervision for Counsellors & Mental Health Practitioners

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What clients say

Real reviews from real people

I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to work with you. You have been a guiding light in my journey towards personal growth and emotional wellbeing.

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You taught me to set boundaries at work. This has had a profound impact on my overall sense of balance and self-respect. I’ve felt more relaxed and confident at work. Your ability to reframe my thoughts has been a true game-changer — you’ve helped me see the world through a more positive lens, which has improved my mental outlook and resilience.

Thank you for giving me a judgement-free space to express myself. You have empowered me to overcome shame and open up about my thoughts and feelings. I have more open communication with my partner, and this has helped our relationship.

Thank you for helping me to reconnect with my dad. You changed how I thought about the situation and gave me the courage to approach it. This has made me feel more confident about tackling future challenges.

I felt like I was stuck before I started getting help from you. I would recommend you to anyone who’s seeking support.

D.J. — Individual counselling client

Registration and training

Proud member, committed to professional standards of ethical practice and client care

Member of the Australian Counselling Association ACA Registered Level 3 ACA Registered Supervisor — College of Supervisors Certified LEGO® - Based Therapy Facilitator Certified LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® Method Facilitator Accredited Mental Health First Aider Youth Mental Health training certificate

Accepted Health Funds

I am a registered provider with Medibank, ahm, Bupa and HCF, and an accredited ARHG provider. Rebates for counselling are also paid through ARHG by the funds below. More detail is on the Fees & Rebates page.

AIA Health, Australian Defence Force, Defence Health, Doctors Health Fund, Emergency Services Health, GMHBA, HBF, Mildura Health, Nurses & Midwives Health, Phoenix Health, Police Health, see-u by HBF, St Luke’s Health, Teachers Health, Teachers Union Health, UniHealth and Westfund.

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