UCMH Counselling Service

About

UCMH Counselling Services provides free, specialised Gambling Help counselling to anyone affected by problem gambling i.e. to the person who gambles and/or his or her partner, children, family and friends. We offer a safe, confidential and friendly space where our professionally trained counsellors help you to explore the scope and impact of the gambling problem, consider all available options, and take the most appropriate actions to resolve the problem.

People with gambling problems will often attempt to hide their gambling problem to avoid feeling shame and stigma. They are often reluctant to seek help because they fear exposure. They fear that other people will find out they are receiving problem gambling counselling, they fear being labelled a 'problem gambler', and they fear the consequences of family and friends finding out that they have a gambling problem.

Your UCMH counsellor will never tell you what to do, or make moral judgements about your values, choices and lifestyle. Rather, your counsellor will respectfully guide you to understand the problem and gradually master it so that you can lead a more fulfilling lifestyle, feel better about yourself, share better relationships, and enjoy financial stability

UCMH Counselling Service also facilitates the Central Coast Womens Gambling Support Group, a weekly support group for women affected by the negative impacts of problem gambling. Its a great place for women to come together to support each other, develop friendships, share thoughts and ideas, obtain practical information from qualified Gambling Help counsellors, and learn coping skills to overcome the impacts of problem gambling. We meet on Thursday mornings at Erina. Please contact us for more details.

Problem gambling can be treated and overcome! Everyone deserves help so if you or someone you know is experiencing problems with gambling please contact us.