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Counselling & Psychotherapy

For adults and adolescents.

About Counselling & Psychotherapy

I’ve been providing counselling and psychotherapy to adults and adolescents for over twenty years. 

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During the initial sessions I gather information about a client and the problem/s they want help with. We then work together to explore the problem and formulate a program of treatment strategies that will help them resolve their difficulties. The strategies and approaches used will vary from client to client, depending on the nature and severity of their problem (or symptoms), their goals, values, and circumstances.

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I believe that all people have value and are deserving of happy and fulfilling lives, and as a result, I promote personal wellbeing by helping people to:

  • Explore thoughts, feelings and personal experiences in a safe and non-judgmental environment.

  • Identify personal strengths and abilities, and develop self-compassion.

  • Understand the psychological themes and behavioural patterns that may be self-defeating.

  • Develop skills and strategies to meet life’s challenges with courage and confidence.

  • Discover new possibilities, options and choices in life.

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Melbourne psychologist

What I treat with counselling and psychotherapy

  • Anxiety

  • Depression (incl. ante and post-natal)

  • Eating disorders

  • ADHD

  • ​PTSD and complex trauma

  • Addictions

  • Obsessive compulsive disorder

  • Habit disorders (e.g. nail biting)

  • Stress related conditions

  • Insomnia and other sleep problems

  • Phobias

  • Grief and loss

  • How long are your appointments?
    My appointments are 55 minutes, which includes time to process payments and book in future appointments.
  • How can I book an appointment?
    You can contact me by email or phone to book in an appointment, see the Contact page for details. If there are specific things you wish to ask me before booking, I am happy to have a brief phone conversation before you decide whether to proceed.
  • What are the fees and how can I pay?
    Because my fees are subject to occasional changes, this can be discussed during the initial phone or email contact. I accept cash or card.
  • What are your cancelation fees?
    If you cancel your appointment with less than 24 hours notice, a cancelation fee will apply. With more than 24 hours notice, there will be no cancelation fee.
  • Will I be able to get a rebate through Medicare?
    Rebates on my fee are available through the Medicare Better Access Mental Health Care initiative; this requires that clients obtain a Mental Health Care Plan from a doctor (General Practitioner or psychiatrist) and enables a client to obtain a $84.80 rebate on up to 10 psychology sessions in a calendar year.
  • Will I be able to get a Private Health Insurance rebate?
    If you have private health insurance that covers Psychology, you will be able to get a rebate on my fees through your Private cover. The amount of the rebate depends on the details of the type of cover you have.
  • Funded programs
    I am registered to provide services funded under: the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme), Workcover, TAC, and VOCAT (Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal) and Veteran Affairs.
  • Will I need a mental health care plan to make an appointment?
    No referral is required to initiate treatment, however, a referral on a Mental Health Care Plan makes treatment more affordable for clients who meet the criteria for eligibility. I am happy to discuss this with you prior to booking to determine whether you qualify.
  • How do I get a mental health care plan?
    Simply make an appointment with a doctor. Check with the Medical Practice first whether a longer consultation is required at that practice for Mental health Care Plans. The doctor will need to make and assessment based on interview and a questionnaire, and will also need my name and address in order to lodge a plan with Medicare. You then bring the Mental Health Care Plan to the appointment with me, and I process your rebate at the time of payment.
  • If I have already had a Mental Health Care Plan done, and have used some sessions with another psychologist, do I need to get another plan?"
    Provided that you have not used all 10 sessions in that calendar year, you can use the same plan with me (until the tenth is used), but will need to bring a paper copy of the plan to me so that I can process your rebate.
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