Clean Slate Counselling

Clean Slate Counselling Deborah Banks BAppSocSci(Couns), M.A.C.A. Deborah is a trauma informed counsellor and psychotherapist.

Armidale based counsellor and psychotherapist providing face to face & telehealth sessions for couples & individuals:
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Relationships
Trauma
Mental health issues
Domestic violence specialist
Workplace issues
Clinical supervision

Call 0414 764 515 (Level 4) is an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with seven years experience post qualification.

​Prior to opening her first private pract

ice five years ago, Deborah was the CEO and counsellor at Lou's Place, a daytime refuge for women in Kings Cross. Deborah was a council member of the Corrective Services NSW Women's Advisory Council and has held positions on the boards of Domestic Violence NSW and the Mental Health Coordinating Council. She is a domestic violence specialist, mental health practitioner and registered NDIS provider. Deborah draws on a range of theoretical approaches to meet you at your point of need:including:

Couples counselling | Individual therapy | Relationship issues | Anxiety and depression | Trauma recovery | Mental health issues | Dissociative Disorders | Borderline Personality Disorder | Grief and loss | Workplace issues | Chronic pain

20/05/2026

NSW could soon change how mental health emergencies are handled.

The Minns government says police may no longer be the first response in some mental health incidents.

Police minister Yasmin Catley confirmed a new agreement with NSW Health is “very close” to being signed.

The proposal follows the UK’s “right person, right care” model, where health workers attend incidents if there is no crime or immediate danger.

Pressure for reform grew after several fatal police encounters involving people experiencing mental health distress in NSW.

Chris Minns said more announcements could be coming soon, while police unions argue officers should stop being the “default response for every crisis.”

17/05/2026
14/04/2026

New England creative events to raise awareness of DV | A series of powerful community events will use art and storytelling to raise awareness of domestic and family violence.

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07/04/2026

Red tape delays mental health care for rural people | A Medicare change designed to improve quality of care is inadvertently disadvantaging rural people seeking mental health treatment, an inquiry has been told.

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28/03/2026
17/03/2026

When you mess up, repair fast

17/03/2026
11/03/2026

Psychological harm at work is drawing greater attention as one Aussie state steps up its workplace mental health enforcement.

20/02/2026
13/02/2026

Things NOT to do in a relationship (or after):
➡️ casually stalking your ex at night with your friends
➡️ creating fake Instagram accounts to monitor people
➡️ feeling “ick” when your partner opens up about their emotions
➡️ making your partner feel like they can’t do anything right.



Stalking, tech abuse, psychological manipulation, and gaslighting are all signs of an unhealthy relationship.

It's important to learn what respectful behaviours looks like, so that you can enjoy healthy and safe relationships with yourself and others.

Everyone deserves to be in a relationship where you are safe, equal and respected.

For more information about domestic and family violence, recognising harmful behaviours, and how to get help, visit www.qld.gov.au/needtoknow

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Address

Armidale, NSW
2350

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61414764515

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