Acorn Counselling and Life Services

Acorn Counselling and Life Services Providing a wide range of counselling and behavioural services for anyone needing support.

With years of experience Jeremy can help you through your healing journey.Send us a DM for an appointment and let's get you growing!

Over the last 12 months the most common feedback I receive from industries and communities is how important it is to hav...
31/08/2026

Over the last 12 months the most common feedback I receive from industries and communities is how important it is to have male counsellors in our region. So with that in mind, I am so pleased to introduce Ernest to the Acorn team!

Ernest is an experienced professional with a diverse background across several industries, including glass glazing, installation , mental health, and community support. Through these roles, he has developed strong practical, interpersonal, and communication skills, working collaboratively with community health professionals, individuals, and families to provide support and achieve positive outcomes. Here's what he has to say about himself....

With a Diploma in Counselling, I have developed a strong interest in supporting people through personal, emotional, and life challenges. These broad professional experience, combined with counselling education and commitment to working collaboratively with others, provides a person centred, well-rounded foundation for building meaningful and respectful understanding and relationships within oneself and the community.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, in the garden, bike riding, and going for walks or runs with friends. I value giving back to the community and enjoy volunteering and helping at my local church.

Ernest joins the Acorn team Full Time in both Griffith and his hometown LEETON. Yes that's right, Acorn is now available to provide counselling support in Leeton. So why not reach out and start your healing with us. Now servicing Griffith, Hillston and Leeton, this is your sign to reach out!

There's nothing quite as scenic as the drive to Hillston this time of year as the Canola begins to show itself! Speaking...
26/08/2026

There's nothing quite as scenic as the drive to Hillston this time of year as the Canola begins to show itself!

Speaking of Hillston. Thanks to an overwhelming response from the Hillston community and Mullins Health, we are proud to now be offering fortnightly appointments! With places filling fast, why not take advantage of a face to face service that comes to you! With appointment times from 9am-1pm every second Monday, consider this your sign to reach out!

These times not work for you? We also offer a full telehealth option should you need it

Some exciting news for your Sunday evening. Acorn is proud to say we've partnered with Mullins Health and commencing fro...
21/06/2026

Some exciting news for your Sunday evening. Acorn is proud to say we've partnered with Mullins Health and commencing from the 13th July will be offering monthly counselling services in Hillston. If you, or someone you know out that way is looking for face to face counselling, we have it for you! Feel free to DM for any further information!

With openings in Griffith and Hillston, this is your sign to reach out!

This weekends helpful therapy tip for you all is the 4D method to reduce distress and prevent cortisol (our favourite st...
02/05/2026

This weekends helpful therapy tip for you all is the 4D method to reduce distress and prevent cortisol (our favourite stress/uncertainty hormone) elevation.

1. DISTRACT. Shift the focus away from the thing causing stress. For example, physically move spaces from one room to another in the immediate moment. Changing spaces can reset your thought processes.

2. DILUTE. Reduce the feeling of stress or distress, by breaking the thing down into smaller tasks, or, alternate to a different task until your levels return to normal

3. DEVELOP. Create new strategies through reflection about what is working when trying to lower the stressor. For example, talking the stress through with a therapist or trusted friend to analyse what works and what doesn't. A neutral and objective perspective can assist in helping you remove yourself from the moment

4. DISCOVER. Use the first three suggestions here to discover your toolbox to take into the next moments that might cause you stress. This step helps foster long term resilience so that the next moment doesn't hit as hard.

This is only a snapshot of the method we use. In our sessions we unpack these and plan practically how they can work for you in your circumstance. I have appointments available should you need them.

As always, if you have questions, or things you would like more information on, please DM us. I have always viewed psychoeducation as an important part of what I do and am more than happy to post about topics that are closer to your needs

Last weekend I had the honour of being invited to MC a charity lifting competition appropriately named "Bench for B***s"...
30/04/2026

Last weekend I had the honour of being invited to MC a charity lifting competition appropriately named "Bench for B***s". The aim was to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and was run by the awesome team at The Bar Gym. I got to meet competitors who were breast cancer survivors and hear their stories and shared strengths. What a great day out.

As a therapist, I understand the concept of exercise assisting mental health. Fitness is one of the only industries that can celebrate failure as a success and opportunity for growth. As I like to say, fitness allows people to learn the art of progressively failing. It is really rare, to see gyms partner with therapists like myself for events like these. Because even though we know both can work hand in hand and collaboratively, there is still a ton of stigma surrounding therapists.

This is where Alex and Tam at The Bar Gym stand apart. Their desire to build a community that embraces all journey's is inspirational. They back their talk up by not being afraid to call a therapist to MC an event and bring some insights. Fitness, health and Mental Health requires total community ownership and acknowledgement. More businesses could learn lessons here. The amount of stigma that can be broken at events like these is huge.

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61-63 Yambil Street
Griffith, NSW
2680

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