Shake Counselling | Movement-Based Teen Therapy in Geelong

Equipping Teens with Emotional Skills

Transforming lives through Shake Care - our movement-based approach teaching teen boys essential emotional and life skills through gratitude, values, and self care that actually connects with them.

Movement-Based
DBT Therapy
Peer Mentoring
Individual Approach
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At Shake, we provide an opportunity for teens to transform their lives. Our unique approach and real results set us apart.

The Shake Care Approach

Our unique methodology is built on three foundational pillars that guide every session and interaction.

Gratitude

Teaching teens to recognise and appreciate positive moments in their lives, building resilience and emotional awareness.

Values

Helping young people identify what truly matters to them and align their actions with their authentic selves.

Self Care

Empowering teens with practical self care strategies they actually enjoy and that align with their therapeutic goals.

Supporting Teens through Shake Care

At Shake Counselling, we create a safe, comfortable space for teens to open up and learn vital emotional skills. Our unique Shake Care approach combines physical self care practices with proven techniques, grounded in gratitude, values, and meaningful self care, tailored to each individual's needs.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy at Shake Counselling

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Our DBT program empowers teens with practical skills to regulate emotions and communicate effectively. Through engaging self care practices and personalised sessions, we help teens navigate everyday challenges, building skills in gratitude, values clarification, and practical self care.

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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy at Shake Counselling

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Using ACT principles, we guide teens towards mindfulness, self-acceptance, and values-based living. Our interactive approach encourages teens to embrace their authentic selves and find meaning in their experiences, connecting with personal values and meaningful self care practices.

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NDIS Support Services at Shake Counselling

NDIS Support Services

Our comprehensive NDIS support services are tailored to each participant's unique needs. We help develop essential life skills, foster meaningful relationships, and provide counselling support in a comfortable, engaging environment, developing independence through our three pillars of gratitude, values, and self care.

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Group Therapy and Workshops at Shake Counselling

Group Therapy & Workshops

Our group therapy sessions and workshops create a supportive environment where teens connect with peers facing similar challenges. Through guided self care practices and discussions, participants develop essential life skills and emotional resilience.

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Body-Based Therapy at Shake Counselling

Body-Based Therapy

Our body-based approach incorporates movement and physical self care practices to create a comfortable, engaging therapeutic environment. This helps teens express themselves more naturally and process emotions through both verbal and non-verbal methods.

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Individual Therapy at Shake Counselling

Individual Therapy

Our personalized one-on-one sessions provide teens with a safe space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and challenges. We tailor our approach to each individual's needs, incorporating movement and self care-based evidence-based techniques for maximum engagement and progress.

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Your Teen's Journey to Empowerment Starts Here

Tailored Approach

Non-traditional environment customised for each teen's needs, creating a personalized experience that resonates with their unique situation and preferences.

Self Care Movement

Incorporating walks, sports, and physical self care practices for enhanced comfort and engagement, helping teens express themselves more naturally.

Safe Space

Focusing on building a connection where teens feel secure sharing their story, without judgment or pressure, allowing for authentic self-expression.

Experienced Team

Dedicated counsellors supporting NDIS participants, disengaged students, and residential care adolescents with professional expertise and genuine compassion.

Meet Our Founder

At the heart of Shake Counselling is our founder's vision to empower teens through innovative, movement-based therapy approaches.

Jaxsyn Scholes - Founder of Shake Counselling

Jaxsyn Scholes

Founder

Teen Engagement • Self-Worth • Anger Regulation • Depression

Driven by a passion for making a difference, Jaxsyn established Shake Counselling in 2021 to provide an innovative, self care-based approach to counselling. By incorporating movement and physical self care practices into therapy sessions, Jaxsyn creates a unique and engaging environment that breaks down barriers and encourages adolescents to open up and explore their emotions.

Youth Mental Health Self Care-Based Therapy Emotional Literacy

Jaxsyn has assembled a dedicated team of professionals who share his vision for transforming teen counselling through movement and connection.

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Client Experiences

Hear from our clients about their experiences with Shake Counselling's unique approach.

Our son has really engaged with Shake's style of counselling after resisting conventional therapy. The movement-based approach and basketball self care practices connect with him on his level, and we've seen real improvements in his communication and emotional management.
Parent of 15-year-old
Individual Therapy

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