Justine O'Malley Counselling and Therapy Services

12/10/2026

In case you haven't visited for a while... Justine's Counselling Room.

06/09/2026

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads, Stepdads, Foster Dads, Grandads, Uncles, Big Brothers and others who step in to provide love, care and guidance for children.
A special shout out to the FIFO dads who are away at work today.
My family still lives the FIFO lifestyle and whilst there are challenges (like being away from family on special days like today) it also brings so many rewards.
If your family lives the FIFO life and your child would like some extra support to navigate the ups and downs of FIFO, book an appointment.
*Photo my son Michael on a family visit to site.

FIFO parenting, where you co-parent when you are both at home and one partner solo parents when the other is away, is a unique challenge and is demanding for all family members. Whilst it is normal for children to miss their parents, ongoing anxiety is not healthy.

Justine specialises in working with children and families living a FIFO (or DIDO) lifestyle and supports them to develop social and emotional skills and strategies to navigate the ups and downs of life.

Justine is a qualified Teacher, Social Worker and experienced Counsellor and has personal experience raising a family whilst living the FIFO lifestyle.

Counselling appointments available via website.

(Photo - Justine's son visiting his Dad on-site)

05/09/2026

One of the most consistently used resources in my counselling office is this 'Feelings Bingo Game' created by Safe4Kids and available to purchase from WA Child Safety Services - WACSS

It supports children to expand their feelings vocabulary and match facial expressions with emotions.

'Name it to tame it!'
Dr Dan Siegel

01/07/2026

If I have been I little slow answering emails the past two weeks that is because instead of being in my office in Wanneroo I'm in Alaska and Canada on a family holiday.
The scenery has been spectacular and is certainly recharging my batteries!
My counselling rooms will be open again on 13th of July.

31/05/2026

Over this long weekend I gave the counselling office a glow-up!

✅New cupboards to better store my many (many many) resources.
✅A new arts & craft table and trolley.
✅Reorganised bookshelves.

❤️

05/05/2026

Advance notice that I will be away on leave, exploring Alaska with my family between :
Wednesday 17th June (last day will be Tuesday 16th June) and reopening on Monday 13th July.

Appointments will be busy leading up to this time and after. If you are looking for an appointment time and can't find one please message me and I will try and find an extra slot for you.

06/04/2026

Happy Easter to everyone celebrating this weekend.
Enjoy the time off to relax and recharge!
The office will reopen tomorrow (Tuesday).

24/12/2025

I was very inspired by Counselling Corner's presentation at the Australian Counselling Association Conference and the amazing impact they are having in Myanmar.
It has been a great experience providing Professional Development and Consultation to the Counselling Team each month and I look forward to a continuing partnership in 2026.

16/12/2025

When children hear about violent events on the news, it can be hard to help them understand and cope with what happened. Limiting media exposure and making space for them to express big feelings can help children feel safer and more secure.

Fred Rogers shared this advice, to help children find comfort and hope during times of tragedy or disaster. The quote reminds us that even in the midst of chaos and negativity, there are always caring individuals who step up to provide support and aid...
"When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, 'Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping."

Sesame Street also has some wise words....

Alan explains to Rosita what community violence is. It’s hard to know how to help young children understand and cope with the effects of violence in their ow...

10/12/2025

One of the easiest but most effective feelings resource
✅ $10 ball from Kmart
✅ Texta
✅ List of feelings words

1. Write feelings words on the ball
2. Throw the ball
3. Other person catches the ball
4. Which ever feeling word their right thumb lands on share in a sentence. I felt.... when ....

Great way to expand your children's emotional vocabulary!