Counselling

Discover Your Path to Emotional and Mental Wellness

At Vitality Semaphore, we believe in the power of personal growth and healing. Our experienced counsellor, Maria Di Lorenzo-Stefano, provides a safe, confidential space to express your concerns and overcome life’s challenges. Through collaborative efforts, we’ll help you break free from negative thought patterns and behaviours, paving the way for overall well-being and personal fulfilment.

Your Journey to Self-Discovery Starts Here

Our approach is grounded in person-centred care, utilising evidence-based techniques from cognitive behaviour therapy, motivational interviewing, and acceptance commitment therapy. Maria’s unique blend of talk therapy and mindfulness meditation exercises empowers you to stay present, gain clarity, and relieve the hurdles holding you back. Whether you’re dealing with chronic stress or anxiety or seeking emotional regulation, we’re here to support your journey.

Tailored Care for Your Unique Needs

We specialise in mental health counselling for teenagers, young adults, and adults facing a range of challenges:

• Depression (mild to moderate)
• Anxiety and social anxiety
• Panic attacks and chronic stress
• Grief and loss
• Unexpected career changes
• Life transitions such as divorce
• Balancing career and family life

With a focus on cross-cultural and trauma-informed care, Maria is particularly adept at helping adolescents with low self-esteem, individuals with general anxiety concerns, and mothers feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands.

Your First Step Towards Positive Change

During your initial session, we’ll identify your primary concerns and develop a tailored approach to address them. Through questionnaires and assessments, we’ll create an informed and appropriate plan to help you move forward. By the third session, we’ll clearly understand the strategies and tools needed to support your growth and healing.

Flexible Care Plans and Transparent Pricing

At Vitality Semaphore, we understand that healing takes time and patience. We offer personalised care plans to meet your unique needs, with a straightforward pricing structure:

• Initial session (60 minutes): $115
• Subsequent sessions (60 minutes): $95
• Adult Concession rate (60 minutes): $80 for subsequent sessions, $99 for the initial session
• Student Session (50 minutes): $60

We believe in transparency and will discuss the most suitable option for you during your initial consultation. Our goal is to make quality mental health care accessible to all.

At the end of your care plan, you’ll receive recordings of meditations and detailed summaries of the tools discussed in your sessions, ensuring ongoing support for your growth.

Counselling Semaphore, Port Adelaide, West Lakes, Largs Bay SA | (08) 8242 1581