Therapy
What types of challenges can you help me with?
Listed below are some of the difficulties that people I work with are commonly facing. I also work with adults seeking to develop their self-awareness, change interpersonal patterns, and experience more joy in their lives more generally.
Anxiety
Depression
Panic attacks
Self-critical thoughts
Intrusive thoughts or images
Problems associated with traumatic or difficult experiences during childhood
Fear of being abandoned
Excessive feelings of shame and guilt
Feelings of isolation and not fitting in
Feeling numb and detached
Nightmares
Low self-esteem
Perfectionism
Procrastination
Stress and burnout
Sleep problems
Problems at university
Communication problems
Difficulties with being assertive
Relationship problems
Grief and loss
Anger problems
Identity issues
Difficulties adjusting to life events
Difficulties during pregnancy or following childbirth
Concerns about becoming a parent/ pre-conception issues
Do I need a referral?
You do not need a referral to see a psychologist. However, to be eligible to obtain Medicare rebates you will require a referral from your GP.
Under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP), a Medicare rebate of $137.05 per session is available for up to 10 sessions per calendar year using Medicare Item Number 80010.
Under an Eating Disorders Plan, a Medicare rebate of $137.05 per session is available for 20+ sessions within a 12 month period, for clients who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder and meet specific criteria.
Under a referral for Non-Directive Perinatal Counselling, a Medicare rebate of approximately $60 is available for up to 3 sessions for individuals who are currently pregnant or have been pregnant in the previous 12 months and are seeking support around pregnancy-related issues.
How long is a session?
Sessions are 55-minutes in length.
How much do sessions cost?
Sessions cost $260. If you are eligible for the Medicare rebate under a MHCP ($137.05), you will be $122.95 out of pocket. This means the cost of 10 x MHCP rebated sessions is $1229.50. (Information correct as of December 2023. For the most up to date information please check the Medicare website).
Payment is required in full after each session, and rebates are generally processed within 1 to 2 business days of receiving payment.
Please note that as of 1 March 2023, late payments of invoices incur an admin fee of $10 and further appointments cannot be made until the invoice is settled.
What happens if I can not make an appointment?
Changes made later than 9 am on the weekday prior to your scheduled appointment incur a fee of $100, unless it is due to something outside of your control, such as physical illness.
When are you available for appointments?
Tuesdays 9:00 to 5:00 pm Face to Face
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 9:00 am to 5 pm via Telehealth (Supervision only)