The Chat Lab seeks to address the gap in mental and emotional healthcare services specifically tailored for older adults.
Mel Forsyth, Founder & Head of Chats (BNurs, GradCertAgeSC, MCounsPT).
Our Founder is a Registered Nurse (Div 1) with broad experience in Acute nursing, General Practice, and Aged Care Comprehensive Assessment. She has spent many years in Case Management and Team Leading roles for over 65’s receiving in-home services funded through the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and federally funded Home Care Package program (HCP).
Mel has a deep desire to see over 65’s thriving physically, emotionally, and socially which led her to complete both a Graduate Certificate of Ageing & Spiritual Care and Master of Counselling & Psychotherapy.
The Chat Lab’s wider team shares this vision. We are comprised of compassionate Registered Nurses with counselling expertise, who wholeheartedly believe that individuals thrive when they are authentically seen, heard, and known. To express interest in working with The Chat Lab, email info@thechatlab.com.au.
Vision
The Chat Lab exists to improve the quality of life of older Australians, valuing their wellbeing and improving their psychological and emotional health.
Mission
The Chat Lab will achieve this vision by meeting the unique needs of over 65’s with evidence-based, in-home, nurse-facilitated counselling and wellbeing support... one chat at a time!
Values
Consumer-directed, Autonomy, Privacy, Consent, Advocacy, Respect, Integrity.
Accreditations
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Register No. 29930.
Sessions include
- Nurse-facilitated in-home counselling and wellbeing support
- 60 minute sessions
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Payment can be made via cash or card at the completion of your session
(or through your Home Care Package provider) -
Standard sessions include travel within our service area
(Click to see our service area) -
For session fees outside our service area please contact
info@thechatlab.com.au
