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Struggling with family challenges or workplace stress?

Australia’s leading Trauma-Informed Training & Service Provider—empowering families, professionals, and organizations nationwide.

Founded by Niki Gent, Family & Child Consultants exists so every child, family, and professional can thrive—even in the face of trauma. We deliver compassionate, evidence-based support—wherever you are in Australia, whenever you need it.

Who We Help

For Families & Individuals

  • Therapy & Counselling: Evidence-based support for children (3–18), adolescents, and adults.

  • Family & Couples Support: Strengthen bonds, resolve conflict, and build resilience together.

  • After-Hours & Remote: No waitlists, after-hours appointments, and Australia-wide online options.

  • Immediate, compassionate support during crises. Our trauma-informed team provides rapid, expert-led critical incident response to help families navigate challenging events, with services available.

For Professionals & Organizations

  • Trauma-Informed Training: Empower your team with practical, culturally aware workshops and leadership programs.

  • Critical Incident Response: Immediate support for organizations and teams facing crisis.

  • Cultural Competency: Training and Indigenous-specific services, delivered with respect and authenticity.

  • Australia-wide, trauma-informed critical incident response for workplaces and service providers. We offer rapid deployment, expert support, and all-inclusive pricing—ideal for organizations needing swift, professional assistance during difficult events, with post-incident follow-up included.

Family Portrait

"Before working with Family & Child Consultants, we felt lost and overwhelmed. Now, our family communicates and supports each other like never before."

– Parent, Adelaide


"Before working with Family & Child Consultants, our team felt unsure how to support staff facing trauma. Now, we have practical tools, clear protocols, and a much stronger, more supportive workplace culture."

— HR Manager, Community Services Sector

"When our team faced a workplace crisis, Family & Child Consultants responded immediately. Their expertise and calm approach made a difficult situation manageable, and our staff felt genuinely supported throughout."

— Operations Manager, Disability Services Provider

Services Snapshot 

  • Therapy & Counselling
    Evidence-based support for all ages—trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues.

  • Family & Couples Support
    Practical strategies for stronger, more resilient families.

  • Trauma-Informed Training
    Multi-day programs and ongoing partnerships for organizations.

  • Critical Incident Response
    Fast, compassionate support for families and workplaces in crisis.

  • Cultural Competency & Indigenous Services
    Aboriginal consultants and tailored programs for communities.

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