ACA Accredited Counsellor | 20+ Years Experience | Child, Teen & Family Specialist
Better You HQ is currently operating with a waitlist for new clients.
Families are still welcome to contact us to discuss their needs.
Child, Teen & Family Counselling in Mansfield VIC
Specialist support for anxiety, emotional regulation, autism, ADHD, and social development in children and teens
At Better You HQ, children, teens and families are supported through a specialist, skills-based approach to counselling. Sessions focus on emotional regulation, anxiety, behaviour and everyday social-emotional development, helping children build confidence, resilience and practical tools they can use beyond the therapy room.
We take the time to understand what is driving your child’s experiences, so support feels clear, practical and tailored — not generic.
What We Help With
When your child is struggling, it can be hard to know what’s really going on — or how best to help.
Counselling provides a clear, supportive pathway to better understand your child and help them cope more effectively
Support is available across a range of emotional, behavioural and developmental challenges, including:
Anxiety, stress and worry
Low mood and depression
Big emotions and outbursts
School challenges and avoidance
Behaviour challenges
Social skills and relationships
Neurodivergent support
Emotional regulation and coping skills
Prue Longstaff (BCouns, DipCouns)
Child, Adolescent & Family Counsellor
Prue is an ACA accredited counsellor specialising in child, teen and family counselling. Alongside private practice, Prue was selected to join the wellbeing team at Geelong Grammar School, one of Australia's most respected schools, where she supports students experiencing a range of emotional, social and mental health challenges.
Based in Mansfield, VIC, Prue works with children, teens and families, drawing on over 20 years' experience supporting emotional wellbeing, behaviour, neurodiversity and mental health
Prue brings trauma-informed expertise, with training from the Australian Childhood Foundation. She delivers programs developed by leading institutions, including the University of Melbourne. Her approach draws on Dr Ross Greene’s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions model — a widely respected framework for supporting children and teenagers with complex behavioural and emotional needs.
If you’re considering support, you’re welcome to get in touch to discuss what might be helpful for your child.
Why Families Choose Better You HQ
Families choose Better You HQ for support that helps their child — and guidance they can trust.
Specialist support for emotional regulation, behaviour, and social development.
Trauma-responsive and neurodivergent-affirming practice.
Clear guidance for parents — so you know how to support your child at home.
A practical, structured approach — not just talking, but real strategies.
Over 20 years’ experience supporting children and families.
Qualified and ACA accredited counsellor.
If you’re ready to take the next step, support starts with a parent consultation.
Anxiety, Stress & Worry
Anxiety can show up in many ways for children and teenagers — constant worry, avoidance, meltdowns, physical symptoms, or needing lots of reassurance. Our anxiety support is practical, child-centred, and skills-based, helping children understand what’s happening in their body and mind while learning tools to feel calmer, more confident, and more in control.
We work alongside families to create a clear, supportive roadmap forward.
Autism, ADHD & Neurodiversity Support
At Better You HQ, we recognise that many neurodiverse children work incredibly hard just to get through the school day. Difficulties with attention, sensory processing, emotional regulation, friendships and learning can affect not only academic success but also confidence, wellbeing and family life.
Drawing on extensive 20+ years experience supporting neurodiverse children in both counselling and school settings, we understand how challenges with attention, sensory processing, learning, social communication and emotional regulation can impact a child's ability to engage, learn and feel confident at school.
Supporting children to feel more confident, capable and connected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Clinic Hours:
Monday: Geelong Grammar School
Tuesday: Geelong Grammar School
Wednesday: 9am - 5pm
Thursday: 9am - 5pm
Friday: 9am - 5pm
Email: prue@betteryouhq.com.au
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