Guiding You Back to Clarity and Connection in Brunswick

Name: The Health Collective
Address: 5/200 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, VIC, 3057, AU
Telephone: 03 8595 2233
Price range: $

A safe and steady space to reflect, reset, and move forward.

Boundless North is a counselling service that offers support to adults and young people seeking direction, clarity, and healing. We understand that personal growth and recovery don’t follow a straight line—and we’re here to walk alongside you through every twist and turn.

Through calm, compassionate, and evidence-informed care, we provide a space where your story is honoured and your goals are supported. Whether you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply unsure where to begin, Boundless North is a place to pause, reflect, and realign with what matters to you.

About Counselling

Counselling helps you make sense of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours—especially during periods of stress, transition, or emotional difficulty.

It offers a space to process challenges, build emotional resilience, and find practical steps forward. Whether it’s navigating life transitions, working through trauma, or gaining clarity around your next move, therapy can help you feel more grounded, capable, and connected.

At Boundless North, we tailor our approach to your unique needs using evidence-based, trauma-informed frameworks including:

Interpersonal Neurobiology
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Informed Practice
Cognitive Behavioural Approaches

Strengths-Based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy

Our focus is always on what’s meaningful to you—at your pace, in your way.

Speech pathology, also known as speech-language therapy, focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and feeding challenges. At Evolution Speech Pathology, our speech pathologists help children develop essential skills to succeed in everyday life. Some of the areas we focus on include:

Focus & Motivation
Support with attention, concentration, and follow-through— for people with ADHD or difficulty maintaining direction.

Life Transitions
Guidance through major changes—career, relationships, identity, or lifestyle—helping you move forward with confidence.

Goal Setting
Clarity, structure, and support in setting and achieving goals that align with your values and priorities.

Trauma & Recovery
A compassionate and steady space to rebuild safety, process difficult experiences, and move toward healing.

Grief & Loss
Gentle support for navigating the loss of a loved one, a role, or a part of your identity—honouring your pace and experience.

Relationships & Connection
Helping you foster healthier communication, deeper understanding, and more fulfilling interpersonal relationships.

Addiction & Substance Concerns
Non-judgemental, recovery-oriented counselling, exploring change around substance use or addictive behaviours.

Self-Esteem & Confidence
Support in rebuilding self-worth, challenging inner criticism, and reconnecting with your strengths.

Young People (12–25 Years)
Therapy for adolescents and young adults navigating identity, pressure, and growing independence.

Our speech pathologists use evidence-based techniques, including play-based activities, structured exercises, and interactive approaches, to make therapy engaging and effective. We also support children with developmental conditions such as autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and language delays, ensuring their unique needs are met with compassion and expertise.

MEET YOUR COUNSELLOR

Chris Van Der Pluym

Chris is a passionate and experienced practitioner with over six years of hands-on work in mental health recovery and drug and alcohol addiction support. His work in this field has involved providing tailored, person-centred care for individuals facing complex challenges, including substance dependence, co-occurring mental health conditions, and social disadvantage.

Chris is committed to harm reduction principles and recovery-oriented practice, supporting clients to rebuild their lives with dignity, resilience, and purpose. In his addiction support work, Chris has delivered one-on-one counselling, facilitated group programs, collaborated with multidisciplinary teams, and worked closely with families and community networks to create sustainable pathways to recovery.

He is skilled in trauma-informed care, relapse prevention planning, motivational interviewing, and strengths-based approaches that empower individuals to take control of their healing journey.

With eight years of experience as a teacher and a strong academic foundation—including a Master of Social Work from RMIT University, a Master of Teaching from La Trobe University, and a Bachelor of Social Science from Swinburne University—Chris brings both deep empathy and practical structure to his work. He is especially passionate about supporting youth and those at early stages of change, helping them set meaningful goals and build lasting self-confidence.

Away from work, Chris is a big believer in balance. He loves staying active through sport, getting outdoors, enjoying great food, and spending time with his dogs.

Boundless Support for Real-Life Challenges at The Health Collective

At Boundless North, we support clients navigating a wide range of personal, relational, and mental health challenges. From feeling stuck to finding new direction, we offer care that’s grounded, open, and tailored to your needs.

You can trust that your counsellor is trained, registered, and committed to professional growth. We stay current with best practices and evidence-informed techniques to ensure you receive high-quality care and meaningful support.

Whether you’re looking to make sense of the past, gain clarity in the present, or move toward a more intentional future—Boundless North is here to help.

Disclaimer
All information is general and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The Health Collective can consult with you to confirm if a particular treatment approach is right for you.