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Hatsch

Youth Mental Health & Wellbeing Counselling in Melbourne

Helping young people find calm, clarity, and confidence.Life can feel heavy sometimes, but you don’t have to go through it alone.At Hatsch, we offer a safe, supportive space for young people to talk, understand what’s going on, and explore small, realistic steps toward wellbeing.🔥First Session is Free!
Take the pressure off. If you are unsure whether this is the right fit for you or your young person, you can book a free first session, subject to availability.

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About Hatsch

Hatsch provides neuroaffirming counselling and wellbeing support for young people across Melbourne who are navigating mental health and psychosocial challenges. We support those who feel stuck, burnt out, or unsure where to start.Our approach focuses on understanding each person’s story, not labeling it and helping them build practical emotional tools and confidence to move forward.We support young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing:🔴 Anxiety, low mood, or school stress
🔴 Family or friendship conflict
🔴 Anger, frustration, or emotional overwhelm
🔴 Procrastination or motivation struggles
🔴 ADHD, autism, or neurodivergence-related challenges
🔴 Low self-esteem or confidence issuesSessions are practical, supportive, gentle, and conversational. We focused on what matters most to the young person right now, not on long forms or clinical jargon, just honest talk and simple strategies.

Hatsch Counsellor

Hi, I’m Ya Ker.
I’m an AASW-accredited social worker with a Master of Social Work from Federation University, focusing on youth mental health and wellbeing.I’ve supported young people through mentoring, school-based programs, and psychosocial services.My background spans community mental health practice and the wellness and pharmaceutical sector, where I developed a strong interest in holistic well-being, understanding how lifestyle, health, and emotional factors connect.My sessions are grounded in evidence-informed approaches such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), all explained in plain, relatable language.At Hatsch, I offer a safe, supportive space where young people can talk openly, feel understood, and learn practical ways to move forward.Based in Melbourne, offering in-person sessions.

Session & Fees & Free Sessions

At Hatsch, sessions are about helping young people (usually aged 12–18) feel calmer, clearer and more confident in everyday life. We focus on practical support and emotional wellbeing, not diagnosis or clinical treatment.🧷Sessions are available as walk and talk or cafe chat sessions (Melbourne).🔥First Session is Free!
Take the pressure off. If you are unsure whether this is the right fit for you or your young person, you can book a free first session, subject to availability.Formal Session fee: $70 to $100🧾NDIS and Payment Options:
If you’re an NDIS participant, you may be able to access this service using your existing funding (no out-of-pocket cost). If you’re not with NDIS, private sessions, reduced rates, and limited pro bono spots are also available.📣Concession or financial support:
We offer reduced-fee or pro bono sessions for families doing it tough, just reach out and we’ll work something out together.

About Medicare and rebatesHatsch sessions aren’t part of the Medicare “Better Access” program right now, because what we do isn’t clinical psychology. We focus on emotional and social wellbeing rather than medical or diagnostic therapy.What that means:You don’t need a GP referral or a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you can book directly.Sessions are practical, relaxed and focused on what’s happening right now.If we ever think extra clinical support would help, we’ll guide you toward the right service, like a psychologist, GP, or headspace.

So....Why start here?

Many young people feel unsure about seeing a psychologist or don’t want things to feel “too clinical” just yet. That’s okay.
At Hatsch, we’re here to listen, teach coping tools and build skills early, so things don’t have to reach a crisis point.Early support helps:⭐Build resilience and emotional awareness before stress or anxiety grow stronger.⭐Give young people a space that feels friendly, private and easy to talk in.⭐Help families feel supported and guided, not left waiting for months for clinical care.

Book a Session / Contact

Whether you want to apply for a free first session, book a formal session, refer a young person, or ask a question, start here. We will get back to you within one business day.🌱Pro bono (free) sessions are available for young people and families experiencing financial hardship.📍 Based in Melbourne
💬 Offering ☕️Cafe Chat or 🚶 Walk & Talk sessions.

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Mini Q & A

I am not sure if Hatsch is the right fit. What should I do?
You can apply for a free first session to see how it feels. It is a gentle way to try it out before deciding anything.Do I need a GP referral?
No referral needed. You can book directly, it’s simple, private, and you don’t have to go through any medical steps first.Can I get a Medicare rebate?
Not at the moment. Hatsch isn’t part of the Medicare Better Access program, because our focus is emotional support and wellbeing rather than clinical therapy. That means you can reach out early, without needing a diagnosis or treatment plan.What happens in the first session?
The first session is a chance to get to know each other and talk about what’s going on. We’ll explore what’s been feeling tricky, what’s been helping (or not), and what you’d like to change. There’s no pressure, no forms or labels, just conversation.Is it confidential?
Yes. What’s said in sessions stays private. The only time something might be shared is if there’s a serious safety concern, and even then, we’ll always talk about it first.What if things feel bigger than we expected?
That’s okay. If it ever seems like you’d benefit from extra clinical help (like a psychologist, GP, or headspace), we’ll help you connect with the right service. You won’t have to figure it out alone.

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