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WHAT ARE YOUR FEES?
Fees are listed on the Services page and are as follows:
One hour individual therapy F2F session - $90.00
One hour individual therapy telehealth - $70
One hour child therapy session - $70.00
One hour couples therapy - $120.00
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CAN I BOOK AN INTAKE SESSION?
A free 15 minute intake session can be conducted over the phone and then an intake form will be sent for you to fill out and return by email. The intake process focuses on the changes that you would like to see and what has worked in the past.
WHEN SHOULD I SEEK OUT COUNSELLING?
When you or your child are struggling with anxiety to the point that it impacts your ability to live life to the fullest.
If you are concerned with repetitive behaviours that impact on your ability to build relationships and to maintain them.
If you and your partner need help with intimacy, trust, and communication.
When happiness feels like it is unattainable and there is no joy in your life.
WHAT HAPPENS IN OUR FIRST SESSION?
Psychotherapy and counselling supports a process of change. It is in our first session that we begin to establish what changes you may be seeking and how we might move towards your desired outcome.
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WHY CHOOSE COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY?
Psychotherapy is one of many treatment options for psychological, emotional and physiological distress. Psychotherapy focuses on all aspects of the human experience and embraces a relationship between body and mind. Psychotherapists work with their clients to understand the conscious and unconscious aspects of the lived experience of the individual. This process utilises a range of tools and is informed by various therapeutic practices.
with mental processes. If the system is blocked or imbalanced by the impact of a adverse event, the emotional wound festers and can cause suffering. Like the hand, once the block is removed, healing can commence. Learn more about EMDR therapy here.
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DO I NEED A REFERRAL FROM MY GP?
No, you are not required to get a referral however you are welcome to. If desired I am more than happy to liaise with your primary health provider.
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CAN I CLAIM SESSIONS ON MEDICARE OR PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE?
Psychotherapy does not fall under the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS) however some Private Health Insurers will provide benefits towards psychotherapy. Counselling fees are often less than the 'gap' charged by a psychologist, even with a rebate. You are also assured of confidentiality rather than going through your doctor where it is officially recorded that mental health issues exist.
WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?
We know things happen. If for some reason you need to postpone or cancel your appointment, please provide 48hrs notice. Failure to do so will incur the full session fee.
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WHAT IS YOUR CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY?
I adhere to the Code of Ethics set out by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). You can find more details at PACFA’s website.
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Our pivacy policy
We receive, collect and store any information you enter on our website or provide us in any other way. This information is not provided to any other individual or organisation.
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The last of human freedoms:
The ability to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances; The ability to choose one’s own way.
— VICTOR FRANKL