Have questions?

What HAPPENS IN OUR FIRST SESSION?

Psychotherapy 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.

At present, I am offering Telehealth only.

why choose 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.

what is emdr Therapy?

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of adverse life experiences. Repeated studies show that by using EMDR people can accelerate the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to achieve. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. If you cut your hand and a foreign body or repeated injury irritates the wound, it festers and causes pain. Once the foreign body is removed, healing can occur. EMDR therapy demonstrates that a similar sequence of events occurs 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.

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.

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. Please check with your Private Health Insurer to see if you are covered.

As psychotherapy does not operate under a medical model it does not require a psychiatric diagnosis. This acknowledges all may seek support for a variety of reasons, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

A perceived benefit of psychotherapy working outside a Mental Health Care Plan is the absence of rebates. Whenever rebates are offered, either by government (e.g Medicare) or insurers (e.g private / workers compensation) your private information becomes vulnerable. Your diagnoses, history, and management plan, may be available to the insurer and, in part, employers. The presence of a MBS Mental Health Care Plan becomes a permanent part of your health records. This record may influence your capacity to receive or restrict health and life insurance coverage and may impact on employment opportunities.

fees and payment?

55 minute session: $200.00

Payment can be made by direct deposit.

I offer no cost options through Victims Services for those who are eligible. You can learn more about Victims Services here.

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.

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.