Do you offer Medicare rebates? Do I need a referral?

While counsellors aren’t yet eligible for Medicare rebates, I can offer rebates for some health funds depending on your coverage. Counselling prices are usually similar to psychology out-of-pocket fees after the rebate. Eg: A psychologist charging $270 an hour with $90 rebate is still $180.  Counsellors often have shorter waiting lists than psychologists and while a mental health plan is helpful, you don’t need a referral from your GP to see a counsellor.

Health Fund Rebates

You can get health fund rebates for counselling services from the following funds:
Emergency Services Health, Teachers Union, Teacher’s Health, Phoenix Health, GMHBA, AIA, Westfund, Mildura Health or St Luke’s Health you can now claim a rebate.

What is the difference between counselling and holistic counselling?

While some forms of counselling are listening to the presenting issues in your life, Holistic Counselling looks at the whole person and all of the elements that make you, you. These include emotional, social, mental, physical, financial, environmental, intellectual, cultural, spiritual, sexual and psychological. We look at you, how you fit into the world and how we can best support and strengthen you.

Together we can acknowledge what is impacting your life right now, further understand your current needs and using holistic techniques, work together on improving, accepting and surrendering to your life.

I’m nervous. What can I expect from our first session?

Nervousness and fear are perfectly normal feelings. Please be assured you are taking the first step towards changing your current situation.

Your first session will mostly comprise of listening, in order to support you fully and to provide the most suitable goals and tools I need to know your story.

How are you qualified to help me?

I have a Master of Counselling and a Degree in Communications. I hold Diplomas in Remedial Massage and Holistic Counselling. I am a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Kids’ Yoga Teacher and a Reiki Master.

I work full-time, so finding time for an appointment is tricky. What are your hours and how do I book?

I know what it is like to juggle work and family schedules.  I offer after-hours appointments on Monday night at Zest Infusion, Birkdale with my last appointment at 6.00pm. I also offer Thursday evenings at Ormiston including 5 and 6pm appointments. I am available via Zoom or WhatsApp. You can book directly from the front page of this website.

What kind of areas do you specialise in?

Most people come to me for problems related to stress, work, relationships or family issues. In addition, I have lived experience with anxiety, burnout, relationship breakdown and repair, addiction, change and parenting. I especially enjoy working in the area of youth and teen anxiety.

In my life I have been assisted by many wonderful healers and bodyworkers, if I can’t help you, I can find someone who can.

What happens if I can’t make my appointment?

If you are able, please give me at least 24 hours’ notice so I can offer the time to someone else.