Justine O'Malley Counselling and Therapy Services

17/09/2025

I developed this Transition to High School Program a few years ago and have facilitated it for year 6 students in full classrooms, small groups and with individual clients.

It is available for purchase for teachers and others who may want to facilitate a transition to high school with a strong focus on social and emotional wellbeing through the 'Teachers Pay Teachers' site (see link below).

There is a power point for the facilitator and a workbook for students/clients (purchased separately).

If you have a child in year 6 about to finish primary school and transition into high school you can book for a series of 'Moving up! High School here we come' counselling sessions at my Wanneroo Office in term 4.

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Transition-to-High-School-Program-Student-Work-Book-14439520

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Transition-to-High-School-Program-Power-Point-14439468

22/08/2025

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22/08/2025

Justine's favourite child safety book for Children's Book Week! 📚✨

"My favourite PB book is 'Little Wallaby's Safe Place' because it gently introduces young children to the topic of safety. I hope all children will find their safe place!"

Shop now https://shop.wacss.com.au/products/little-wallabys-safe-place-an-introduction-to-the-protective-behaviours-program?_pos=1&_psq=wallaby&_ss=e&_v=1.0

14/08/2025

24/07/2025

Would you like a free copy of 'Little Wallaby's Safe Place' & a Wallaby plush toy? This story helps you to start the conversation with your child about safety.
Go to WA Child Safety Services - WACSS to enter.

Giveaway closed

🌟GIVEAWAY TIME 🌟

We are giving away two (2) copies of 'Little Wallaby's Safe Place'!

The newest addition to our online store, 'Little Wallaby's Safe Place' by Justine O'Malley, introduces the topics of emotions, warning signs, consent and feeling safe and unsafe.

Two (2) lucky winners will receive a 'Little Wallaby's Safe Place' book and a Little Wallaby plush toy to assist you in starting conversations about safety with young children.

All you need to do to be in the running is:
1. Make sure you are following us.
2. Tag a friend in the comments and tell us where your safe place is.

GIVEAWAY CLOSES SUNDAY 27TH JULY AT 5PM

05/07/2025

https://justineomalleycounselling.com/justines-books

Helping children cope with life's ups and downs

30/06/2025

I was sent this photo from the Australian Counselling Association this week - taken at the inaugural ACA National Counselling Awards Gala night. I was lucky to spend some time with these amazing women - Jodie McKenzie -CEO of Australian Counselling Association, Jade Lawless -Chair of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and Lisa Molloy -CEO of the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Looking forward to some future collaborations!

13/06/2025

This week I presented at the Australian Counselling Association National Conference in Adelaide.

My workshop was titled: 'Changing the landscape: integrating protective behaviours and consent psychoeducation with children's counselling.'

Here is some feedback from the session...

➡️'Great content- highlighted how much I need to learn about this topic. Great session. Highlight of today!'

➡️ 'Amazing knowledge and such a passionate presenter. Thankyou so much for sharing this with us.'

➡️ 'Amazing- Justine's knowledge and expertise really inspired us with so many resources and ideas.'

➡️ 'Justine presents solid valuable information on protective behaviours that is absolutely essential for anyone working or supporting children and adolescent to know and pass on to help educate and keep children safe- thank you.'

If you would like to find out more about the Protective Behaviours Program register for a WA Child Safety Services workshop delivered by Justine O'Malley.

2 upcoming online 2.5 hour workshops
✅ Monday 23rd June (daytime option)
✅ Thursday 3rd July (evening option)

Register at WA Child Safety Services - WACSS

11/06/2025

Day 1 of the Australian Counselling Association Conference in Adelaide.
Looking forward to presenting tomorrow!

06/06/2025

First classroom reading of my new book!

Available from :
https://shop.wacss.com.au/products/little-wallabys-safe-place-an-introduction-to-the-protective-behaviours-program

05/06/2025

BOOK OF THE MONTH 📚🌟

Little Wallaby's Safe Place is the newest release from Justine O'Malley!

When Little Wallaby gets his warning signs and feels unsafe during a storm he runs to find Aunty Roo.

Little Wallaby isn’t sure where his safe place is. He searches through the Australian bush – a hollow log, a bubbling creek, even a deep cave – but none of these places are his safe place!
Feeling sad and unsafe, Little Wallaby returns to Aunty Roo, only to find that his safe place is much closer to home than expected!

It’s never too early to start the conversation about safety with young children, and ‘Little Wallaby’s Safe Place’ provides a gentle way to explore these important topics together. This heartwarming story encourages discussions about:

Emotions – Helping children identify and express how they feel.

Feeling safe and feeling unsafe – Understanding what safety means and feels like. Recognising the difference between feeling comfortable, happy and secure and feeling uneasy, worried and scared.

Warning signs – Noticing physical signals, like a racing heart or butterflies in their tummy - that tells them something isn’t right.

Asking for help – Building confidence in seeking support from trusted adults.

Consent – Asking for permission and respecting boundaries.

By reading ‘Little Wallaby’s Safe Place’ and discussing these topics, parents, caregivers, educators, and teachers can help children feel empowered, protected, and confident in the world around them.

Written by Justine O'Malley Counselling and Therapy Services

Available now! 👉 https://shop.wacss.com.au/products/little-wallabys-safe-place-an-introduction-to-the-protective-behaviours-program?_pos=4&_sid=6b2bfcae8&_ss=r

30/05/2025

'Little Wallaby's Safe Place' is now available!
Justine O'Malley's latest children's story book.

When Little Wallaby gets his warning signs and feels unsafe during a storm he runs to find Aunty Roo.
Little Wallaby isn’t sure where his safe place is. He searches through the Australian bush – a hollow log, a bubbling creek, even a deep cave – but none of these places are his safe place!
Feeling sad and unsafe, Little Wallaby returns to Aunty Roo, only to find that his safe place is much closer to home than expected!

It’s never too early to start the conversation about safety with young children, and ‘Little Wallaby’s Safe Place’ provides a gentle way to explore these important topics together. This heartwarming story encourages discussions about:
*Emotions – Helping children identify and express how they feel.
*Feeling safe and feeling unsafe – Understanding what safety means and feels like. Recognising the difference between feeling comfortable, happy and secure and feeling uneasy, worried and scared.
*Warning signs – Noticing physical signals, like a racing heart or butterflies in their tummy - that tells them something isn’t right.
*Asking for help – Building confidence in seeking support from trusted adults.
*Consent – Asking for permission and respecting boundaries.

By reading ‘Little Wallaby’s Safe Place’ and discussing these topics, parents, caregivers, educators, and teachers can help children feel empowered, protected, and confident in the world around them.

3 Ways to access this new book

Hard Copy - available for purchase and delivery from the WA Child Safety Services - WACSS Website (link below)
https://shop.wacss.com.au/search?type=product&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=little+wallaby%27s

Digital e-book - available for purchase on Amazon (link below)
https://www.amazon.com.au/Little-Wallabys-Safe-Place-introduction-ebook/dp/B0F9Q1KCSB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25V2TVC9JU2LO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.JuD5LAfAzp7U2co4lLo2FQ.AocxUcN6DGnFBwaqfC3QJ4NHDIfR6m7eSG2XMh-2yMQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=little+wallaby%27s+safe+place&qid=1748588179&sprefix=Little+wallaby%2Caps%2C298&sr=8-1

PDF version with black line master activity sheets - available for purchase on Teachers Pay Teachers (link below)
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Little-Wallabys-Safe-Place-Book-An-introduction-to-Protective-Behaviours-13594560