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Criminal Justice Therapeutic Support for Criminal & Family Court Participants

Dr Ingrid McGuffog has created services to support individuals struggling with behaviours or circumstances that have led them to involvement in criminal or family court.

Our clients are people from all walks of life, for example, we work with professionals, business owners and tradies. This group may not have their needs met in the public health system, so we collaborate with clients and their lawyers to create the best outcomes in court and beyond.

Tailored Programs Based on Our Client's Unique Stories

We honour that each person carries a singular narrative shaped by experiences, values, and challenges. Rather than a “one-size-fits-all” model, we co-create a program that meets you where you are:

  • Deep Listening & Narrative Mapping
    We begin by listening to your story—its twists, tensions, wounds, and strengths. This narrative mapping becomes the seed from which therapeutic interventions grow, ensuring relevance and resonance at every step.
  • Flexible, Client-Centred Design
    Drawing on evidence-based modalities (e.g., trauma-informed therapy, schema-focused work, inner-child integration, emotionally-focused therapy, memory reconsolidation), we weave together approaches that align with your needs and pace.
  • Holistic Integration
    Mind, body, and spirit are interwoven. When you invite spiritual or values-based exploration, we include gentle inquiry alongside psychological tools, nurturing sustainable change beyond the courtroom.
Navigating the Legal Process with Emotional Support

Legal involvement can stir anxiety, shame, and uncertainty. With Dr Ingrid McGuffog’s dual expertise as a registered counsellor and clinical criminologist, we offer:

  • Journeying Through Proceedings
    From the outset of a legal matter through sentencing or family hearings and beyond, we stand alongside you. Our work helps you understand emotional triggers tied to legal stress and cultivate resilience so you can engage more clearly with the process.
  • Clinical Report Writing
    We prepare thorough, objective, evidence-informed clinical reports for sentencing or family court contexts.
  • Collaborative Referrals & Integrated Care
    With client permission, we coordinate with medical practitioners, psychiatrists, or other allied health professionals to ensure a cohesive care network. This reduces fragmentation and supports your wellbeing holistically.
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