MidstreamThe gift of time: why counselling makes a meaningful gift
Give someone time for themselves: a space to talk, be heard and feel supported. Our counselling gift cards are valid for 3 years and activated whenever they book.
Some of the most meaningful gifts are not things at all. They are time, attention and a sense that someone is on your side. That is why we have introduced counselling gift cards at Midstream Counselling: a simple way to give someone time for themselves, a space to talk, be heard and feel supported.
A gift for someone going through a lot
Most of us know someone who is carrying more than they let on. They might be navigating a new relationship, a hard season in a long one, a separation, grief, a big move or simply the weight of everyday life. A counselling gift card is a gentle way of saying "you deserve support too", without pressure and without needing to know the details.
A thoughtful gift for couples
Gift cards also suit couples. Many people give one to their partner, or to a couple they love, as an invitation to slow down and reconnect. It works well for an anniversary, a wedding, a new baby, moving in together or a fresh start after a hard year.
How it works
- Choose an amount or a session and pay online in a few minutes. Your invoice comes to you by email.
- Sent by email or by post. We email the gift certificate to the person you are giving it to, or to you if you would rather hand it over yourself. A printed card can also be posted if you prefer something to unwrap.
- Valid for 3 years, so there is no rush.
- Easy to activate. On the booking page they choose Activate a gift card, enter the code and see which sessions it covers, then pick a time that suits them.
Sessions it can be used for
The gift card can be used for sessions in the room or online:
- Couples and relationship counselling
- Communication and conflict
- Trust repair after infidelity
- Anxiety, low mood and coping
- Trauma-informed support
- Online sessions, from anywhere in Australia
Counselling in Doncaster VIC and online
Sessions take place in a calm, comfortable room at 450 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC, in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. That is about 20 minutes from the CBD with easy access to the Eastern Freeway, and close to Templestowe, Balwyn, Bulleen, Box Hill and Kew. For anyone further away, the gift card works just as well for online sessions.
Is it okay to give counselling as a gift?
It can be a very caring gift, as long as it is offered gently:
- Give it as an open invitation, not a suggestion that something is wrong.
- Let them choose if and when to use it. Three years gives plenty of time.
- Keep it private. Everything discussed in sessions stays confidential, including from the person who gave the gift.
If you would like help choosing the right gift, get in touch. We usually reply within one business day.