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If you or someone you care about is feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure about what’s ahead, you’re definitely not alone. Life can get pretty complicated for teenagers and young adults, and it’s often hard for parents to see their kids struggling.
I’m Lukas Winward, a registered counsellor based in Cheltenham and nearby areas. I work mainly with young people, parents, and families. Whether it’s anxiety, addiction, school refusal, or just feeling stuck, I offer a safe place to help you understand what’s going on and find ways forward.
I see clients from all backgrounds across Cheltenham and offer both in-person and online sessions for your convenience.
Counselling in Cheltenham
Cheltenham is a lively suburb in Melbourne’s southeast, known for its diverse community of families, young adults, and students. With great schools, transport links, shopping centres like Westfield Southland, and plenty of parks, it’s a wonderful place to live but it also comes with its own stresses.
Many young people here face pressures related to school, friendships, identity, and future plans. Parents can sometimes feel worn out or unsure how to best support their kids.
Counselling can provide a quiet moment to reflect and build practical strategies whether you’re a teen, young adult, or a parent looking for guidance.
What I Help With
I provide counselling services for young people and their families on a wide variety of issues, including:
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Failure to Launch: supporting those feeling stuck or unsure about next steps
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Friendships: dealing with social challenges, bullying, or loneliness
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Capacity Building: developing confidence, emotional skills, and resilience
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Addiction: gaming, screen/device use, smoking, drugs and alcohol, pornography, gambling, and more
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Anxiety: general worries, social anxiety, and pressure to perform
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Suicide Ideation: caring support for those dealing with suicidal thoughts
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Self Harm: understanding and working through self-injury
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Grief & Loss: coping with bereavement or major life changes
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School Refusal: uncovering causes and planning a path back
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Parental Issues: improving communication and emotional safety at home
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Pathways & Career Counselling: helping young adults with study, work, and life choices
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Depression: managing low mood, lack of motivation, and disconnection
You or your child don’t have to face these challenges alone and change is absolutely possible.
ABOUT
Lukas
Lukas lives in Parkdale with his family. He is a qualified counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) level 4 who has extensive experience working with young people and adults.
He has worked with teenagers in schools, TAFE (VCAL), Apprentices, NDIS (capacity building), ChildFIRST, Tuning into Kids facilitation, crisis supporter (phone support line) and victims of crime.
Where I Work
Lukas sees clients in Cheltenham and nearby suburbs like Mentone, Highett, Moorabbin, Beaumaris, and Bentleigh.
Sessions are available in person near Cheltenham or online through a secure platform.
You don’t need a GP referral, and all identities, backgrounds, and family setups are welcome.
A Golfing Counsellor
Lukas Winward is also the founder of The Golfing Counsellor, an innovative therapy experience that combines the therapeutic benefits of counselling with the calming environment of a golf course.
For teenagers and young adults, traditional therapy settings can sometimes feel intimidating or stressful. That’s why incorporating golf - a sport close to my heart with courses like Cheltenham Golf Club, Sandringham, and Brighton Golf Course nearby - can offer a more relaxed and mindful way to approach counselling. Golf provides a sense of calm and grounding that can make the therapeutic process feel more accessible and natural.
It’s also a way some clients connect with me, especially young people or parents who enjoy the game. Sometimes golf becomes a natural bridge to deeper conversations about stress, identity, or discipline.
Counselling for Cheltenham Teens, Young Adults & Families
Whether you’re a parent seeking support for your teenager or a young adult feeling overwhelmed or anxious, counselling can help. You don’t have to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Let’s take the first step together.
Contact me to book your first session or just have a chat about what support might look like for you.
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