HOW WE WORK

Consultations are normally conducted by the hour.  Appointments are made by phone or email with the therapist you are seeing. 

All practitioners are registered with their Professional Registration Boards which binds them to strict codes of ethical practice.

• We will  treat you with respect.
• We will provide a clear explanation of the services you will receive.
• We will give you an explanation about the nature and limits of confidentiality surrounding the service we provide to you.
• We will provide competent and professional service to you.
• We will provide a clear statement about fees.
• Your personal information will be bound by the legal requirements of the National Privacy Principles.

MEDICARE AND PRIVATE HEALTH FUNDS

Some private health funds will rebate a set amount per year.  It is recommended you check with your private health provider if applicable.

From the 1 November 2006, the Australian Government introduced new Medicare items for psychological treatment by registered psychologists. In order to receive a Medicare rebate you are required to have a referral from your General Practitioner. If eligible you can generally receive up to 12 individual services in a calendar year.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Counselling and psychotherapy helps to identify and overcome unhelpful patterns and behaviours. These patterns and behaviours impact on our happiness and on our effectiveness to understand ourselves and our important relationships.

Counselling and Psychotherapy can enable you to fulfil your emotional potential and well being.  For example, this can assist you to live according to your core inner values, gain clarity about your life, communicate with confidence and integrity and most importantly to enable you to feel free and uncompromised, when facing life’s many challenges and opportunities.