Counselling & Psychotherapy
I am available to work with anyone who would like to make positive changes in their lives. Common issues that present in my clinic are: anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief and loss, fears and phobias, relationship and/or family conflicts.
In our sessions, I draw on different therapies depending on your needs and preferences. So what you may expect is us working collaboratively to determine what you would like to change, how you will go about bringing forth these changes, and what strategies and mindsets you might need to accept things that you cannot change. Mindfulness practices such as being aware of our thoughts and feelings without letting them overwhelm us and self-compassion and self-care are emphasised. We will always go back to your values and strengths as the bedrock for positive outcomes.
If you are looking for a more transformative/internal healing therapy, I provide three types of experiential therapies: Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and Brainspotting. I always start with IFS and when appropriate we may move to EMDR.
For brief overviews of IFS, EMDR and Brainspotting, please view the following short videos
What is IFS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNA5qTTxFFA
The Secrets of EMDR Therapy and How It Can Help You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNdMHuwvF_M&t=10s
What is Brainspotting Trauma and PTSD Therapy?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiPzm9VAGh0
Psychiatric Disorders: If you have been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder such as Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Psychosis/Schizoprenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Dissociative Identity Disorder, you would need to contact a clinical psychologist. My clinic does not have the capacity to work with these disorders.
NB: I do not see clients involved in the following: Criminal Justice System or Department of Child Protection.
SESSIONS & FEES
60 minutes x $120. Most approriate for counselling/talk therapy.
90 minutes x $155. Most appropriate for experiential psychotherapy e.g. EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I have a sliding scale for payment based on your financial circumstances.
Payment Methods: Cash or Cards.
Registered Private Health Fund Provider for: HCF, Medibank Private, Bupa, ahm, Teachers Health, all funds in the ARHG Group (St Luke's Health, Police Health, GMHBA, Westfund, Emergency Services Health, Phoenix Health, see-u by HBF, AIA Health and Teachers Union Health). Members of these private health insurance companies who have ancillary cover should enquiry to your fund regarding your level of cover for counselling or mental health. HBF, the local WA private health insurer, does not cover counsellors or psychotherapists.
A note about my fees: People ask me why my session fees are lower than others psychotherapists. It's not because I am less trained or skilled: (I have a Master's in Counselling Psychology and 19 years of experience). My answer is that over the last few years, the fee structures of most psychotherapists (psychologists and mental health social workers) has become out of reach for the average person, anywhere between $140 (counsellors) to $300 for clinical psychologists. Yes, you can get a Medicare Mental Health Care to defray some of the fee of a psychologist and/or mental health social worker, but not if you see a counsellor or psychotherapist as the Medicare option is not available to us. Therefore, I have priced my sessions in line with the gap you would pay to see a general psychologist so that there is more accessiblity to psychotherapy in the Bunbury community.