Justice & Legal Counselling

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Why choose this counselling support

This therapeutic intervention support is for individuals in the courts system who have committed a crime, awaiting sentencing, on bail or have been charged and are looking for change.  

More often than not individuals in this space have complex trauma and attachment challenges underpinning actions and behaviours. This counselling program works with a deep understanding of this, facilitating judgement free intervention and support. Often stemming from the developmental years counselling support will provide a safe space for individuals to be provided with a space for change. 

Researched programs for individuals accessing counselling for crime related offences typically interventions are proven to be more successful when individuals are engaged in programs that include approximately 20 sessions. 

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What type of support

Utilising a combination of therapeutic techniques to support individuals who have often lead a life of complex challenges, feelings of being misunderstood, significant trauma which have lead to unwanted behaviours. This might include challenges with addiction and substance abuse, gambling addictions, family relationship breakdowns, feelings of guilt, loneliness, hardship and a lack of understanding. Taking ownership for behaviours and making a shift towards change is a difficult journey and relies also on a certain degree of desire to make active shifts. Therapeutic support can assist individuals in recognising and taking action towards behavioural changes. 

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So how does it work

  • A referral/ enquiry from your solicitor or the individual. 
  • Completing the intake forms
  • Providing consent for communication with your solicitor
  • Initial sessions will include screening tools which will be completed again mid program and towards the end of the program to track progress
  • Engaging in 18-22 sessions of counselling (shorter or longer programs available at the discretion of the counsellor, solicitor and individual depending on circumstances
  • This is a voluntary program. Attendance is not to be used as a bail breach. Attendance will be kept as a record in the case that a letter to the courts is required. 
  • Appointments are completed via AVL (Video Link) 
  • Individuals are required to pay for their own sessions

What's in it for the individual

The program is voluntary and is not to be used as a bail condition. However letters to the magistrate are available that outlines any identified changes in the individual the individual's engagement in the program and attendance and any identified relevant goals of the individual. These will be supplied to the individual's solicitor if requested. 

Mali is not able to provide diagnostic assessments. Letters will include any changes in behaviours and mood measured through screening assessments however these are not to be used as diagnostic evidence and are used as a way of tracking behaviours and measuring any improvements.