A Financial counsellor is a free, independent professional. Someone who’s non judgmental, empathic and a problem solver. They help people who are experiencing financial difficulty. They will lay out what options are available.

Financial Counsellors incorporate some financial, business and accounting skills and perhaps provide advice, listen to your stories and work alongside you. Financial Counsellors are there to walk alongside people, to look at what is important to them and to help them navigate the way forward. 

If you are struggling with managing your finances or find that you are spending more than to earn, Wesley Mission’s financial counsellors, will be able to sit with you and develop a plan to reduce your financial stress.

Wesley Mission Financial Counsellors can help you to:

- develop a budget,

- develop financial strategies to help you manage your finances more effectively

- advocate with creditors on your behalf

- assist to implement payment plans with creditors.

- check that you are receiving correct payments and entitlements.

- Assist with referrals to address other needs.

Financial counsellors do not provide financial aid but can refer to other services loke emergency relief

During the assessment phase you will be asked to provide supporting documentation in order to verify your identity and current circumstances.

All personal details are stored securely and are only accessible to relevant financial counselling staff.

Reach out to our Financial counselling team immediately and book an appointment. Our Financial Counsellors will assist with navigating next steps.