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Not at all! You can book online, schedule a free 15-minute online chat, or get in touch directly via phone, text, or email—whatever works best for you. It’s quick, easy, and hassle-free. For more details, visit the Contact Page. In fact, online works far better than most people expect — sometimes it can even be a superior medium.
As a guide: sessions are usually 60 minutes for individuals and 90 minutes for couples and families – though individuals are most welcome to book 90 minutes too. Sometimes we just need a bit longer.
Just bring yourself! Before your first session, you’ll receive a confidential intake form to complete. It’s really helpful if you can submit it at least a week in advance to ensure we’re ready to hit the ground running.
While my fees aren’t eligible for Medicare rebates, some private health insurers do offer rebates for counselling services. It’s a good idea to check with your provider to see if your policy includes “Counselling” or “Relationship Counselling” rebates. Unfortunately, relationship counselling isn’t covered under Medicare, even though it plays a crucial role in supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Absolutely. Your session notes are private and will never be shared without your consent, except in rare legal circumstances, such as a court subpoena. With your permission, I can also liaise with other health practitioners to ensure holistic support for your wellbeing.
Not at all! Online video sessions are a fantastic alternative to face-to-face therapy and are just as effective. Many clients are pleasantly surprised by how warm, personal, and impactful online sessions can feel. For added flexibility, I also offer email and text counselling, and in special circumstances, home visits can be arranged to ensure you receive the support you need.
This varies for everyone. Many clients benefit from just 3–6 sessions, while others will need longer for complex issues. We’ll review your progress together and tailor therapy to your needs.
Yes, I offer flexible times, including Saturdays and the occasional Sunday, for busy clients.
I believe the best therapeutic outcomes are achieved by addressing individual needs within the context of relationship therapy. That’s why my Tapping into Relationships – eft² approach integrates individual trauma work to enhance and expedite the relationship counselling process. This creates a compassionate and supportive space not only in the counselling room but also in your home environment. However, this approach may not be suitable for every person or dynamic. I will always ensure that each partner feels comfortable and therapeutically safe before including individual sessions alongside relationship counselling.
Individual sessions (60 minutes) are $250 — though you’re very welcome to book a longer 90-minute session if you’d like more time. Relationship sessions (90 minutes) are $450, and family sessions (90 minutes) are $500. Report writing is $250 per hour, and there is a small additional administration fee of $25 per person.
Not necessarily. Ideally I see you together, but plenty of people start on their own — sometimes because their partner isn’t ready yet. You’re welcome to invite them to join your free 15-minute chat, or they can have their own. And if they’re still not ready, we can absolutely begin relationship-focused sessions on your own — often partners join later, once they see the wonderful changes you’re making.
The first session is the only “cookie cutter” part of my therapy. I help everyone get on the same page with some simple, well-researched psychological education, and introduce a few techniques so it’s therapeutically safe for us to go anywhere after that. Subsequent sessions are perfectly nuanced to your situation and your needs. So you can relax — the first session doesn’t go into any heavy issues or traumatic incidents. I safely prepare you for that.
It usually is. I’ve worked with adult ADHD, attachment trauma, betrayal, long histories of disconnection and much more — and most often a complex mix of these. There is very little I haven’t sat with before.
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