FAQs

This is a common, and difficult question to answer. You may be aware that you can obtain a mental health care plan through your GP to see a Psychologist at a discounted rate (Medicare rebate). However, there is often still an out of pocket cost and Counsellors aim to keep their costs comparative to this rate. You do not need a referral to attend counselling, and anything you discuss with me is confidential; no updates or details are handed back to your doctor or other health professional. As a registered Counsellor I am also trained in a variety of modalities and interventions, and am in no way obligated to use only one, as is often the case with Psychologists. I am required to undergo many hours of clinical supervision and ongoing professional development each year in order to provide clients with the best possible therapeutic options. This allows me to approach each client as an individual with their own set of life experiences, and never as a case to be labelled and put in a box. Lastly, Counsellors often have a shorter waiting list, so you are able to book in much sooner.