Positive Behaviour Support Ipswich

Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) helps people understand behaviours of concern, identify what may be communicating or contributing to them, and develop practical strategies that support safety, wellbeing and quality of life.

At Horizon Counselling & Behaviour Support, we provide person-centred, neuro-affirming positive behaviour support for NDIS participants and their families across Ipswich, Springfield Lakes, Logan, Brisbane and Queensland via telehealth.

Our approach focuses on understanding the person rather than simply trying to change their behaviour. We work collaboratively with participants, families, carers and support teams to develop strategies that are practical, respectful and tailored to everyday life.

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Positive Behaviour Support is an evidence-informed approach to understanding and responding to behaviours of concern.

Rather than asking simply, "How do we stop this behaviour?", PBS asks:

"What is this behaviour communicating, and what can we change to better support the person?"

Behaviours can be influenced by many factors, including communication difficulties, sensory experiences, anxiety, changes in routine, environmental demands and unmet needs.

PBS aims to understand these factors and build practical supports that improve quality of life while reducing the need for restrictive or reactive responses.

How Positive Behaviour Support Can Help

Functional Behaviour Assessment

We take time to understand what is happening before recommending strategies. This may involve observation, conversations with the person and their support network, reviewing existing information and identifying patterns around behaviours of concern.

Behaviour Support Plans

Where appropriate, we develop individualised behaviour support plans based on the person's needs, strengths, environment and goals.

Plans may include proactive strategies, skill development, environmental changes and guidance for responding when behaviours occur.

Support & Implementation

A behaviour support plan is only useful when the people around the participant understand how to put it into practice.

We provide practical guidance and training for families, carers, support workers and other people involved in the participant's support.

Ongoing Review

Support needs can change over time. We review progress, consider what is working, and adjust strategies as the person's circumstances, skills and goals develop.

Who Can Benefit From PBS?

Positive Behaviour Support may be suitable for NDIS participants experiencing behaviours that:

create safety concerns
affect participation in everyday activities
impact relationships or family life
make school, work or community participation difficult
involve aggression or self-injury
involve property damage
involve wandering or elopement
are difficult for families or support teams to understand or respond to

PBS can support people of different ages and with a range of disability and support needs.

A Neuro-Affirming Approach to Behaviour Support

Our approach is grounded in respect, dignity and neuro-affirming practice.

We don't aim to eliminate harmless forms of neurodivergent expression or make someone behave more like a neurotypical person.

Instead, we focus on behaviours that cause genuine harm, distress or significant barriers to quality of life.

This means considering the person's communication, sensory needs, environment and preferences, while looking for ways to increase autonomy, participation and wellbeing.

Positive Behaviour Support in Ipswich & Queensland

Horizon Counselling & Behaviour Support is based in Springfield Lakes and provides positive behaviour support across Ipswich, Logan and Brisbane, with telehealth available throughout Queensland.

We work with self-managed, plan-managed and NDIA-managed NDIS participants.

If you're looking for a positive behaviour support practitioner for yourself or a family member, we'd be happy to have a conversation about your situation.

Book Appointment

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Get in Touch

Contact us for an initial conversation about your circumstances and whether positive behaviour support may be appropriate.
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Assessment

We work to understand the person, their environment, their strengths and the factors contributing to behaviours of concern.
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Develop a Plan

Where required, we develop practical, individualised strategies in collaboration with the participant and their support network.
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Ongoing Support

We provide guidance, review progress and adjust support as needs change.

Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

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Penny made me realise it's okay not to always have everything figured out straight away, and that flexibility and learning as you go is just part of the role. I've definitely had moments where I've doubted myself or wondered if I was missing something, so hearing that helped ease that a bit.
Supervisee
I really appreciated Penny's balanced approach and the way she explained not only what the requirements are, but also why they exist and how they can be applied in practice. It aligned strongly with the way I hope to practice as a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, remaining person-centred while ensuring my work is safe, evidence-informed and compliant.
Supervisee
Thank you so much for your guidance. The session was incredibly helpful, and we both came away feeling much more at ease and confident. Your calm, practical approach made a real difference, and we left with much greater clarity about how to move forward.
Supervisee
Penny delivered an insightful and practical PBS presentation that gave our team valuable strategies for working with clients with complex behaviours. Her knowledge, experience and approachable style made the training engaging and immediately applicable to our practice.
Supervisee