Do you offer consultations?

 

​Yes, I offer obligation-free insight sessions by phone and telehealth (video call). This gives you a great opportunity to see if we'd be a good fit and test out the telehealth format if that's something you're curious about.  

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What do you use for telehealth? 

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I use Google Meet and give each client a single, dedicated meeting link for all of their sessions.

 

There's no need to download any special software - all you need to do is click on the link and make sure you've given permissions for video and microphone access.
 

You'll also need privacy (some clients do their sessions from a parked vehicle), a suitable device and a stable internet connection.​

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I've been in an awful relationship but I've done some bad stuff too. I need help...but I'm afraid. Will I be judged? ​

 

If you've been in an abusive relationship for any length of time, sooner or later you're likely to act in ways which are uncharacteristic and could be considered abusive. ​

 

Reactive abuse is where someone who has been abused reacts, instead of responds, to their abuser. ​

 

As an example, have a look back at the earlier stages of the abuse. If you recognise a pattern of responding maturely, trying to work with the other person, trying to empathise, understand, validate and support them, and doing this many times before finally losing your cool and throwing an insult back (after being on the receiving end of countless insults) - this is reactive abuse. ​

 

And no, you won't be judged. I'm here to support you.

I'm also here to support anyone who's been abusive in the past and is looking for ways to to reduce or eliminate harmful behaviour.

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I have a mental health treatment plan (MHTP) - can I use that for my sessions?​​​

 

Registered counsellors aren't able to provide Medicare rebates for MHTPs. ​
 

You could seek out a suitable psychologist. The drawback is most psychologists have extensive wait times due to current industry shortages, and the gap payment is usually still quite high. ​

 

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Do I need a referral for counselling? 

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No, you don't need to get a doctor's referral or take any additional steps to obtain counselling. You're free to simply book a session. 

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I'm experiencing domestic violence and I need to break my lease/sort out my visa situation - can you help? ​

 

Breaking a lease

It varies from state to state, but usually you'll need a registered medical practitioner or registered social worker to assist with this. Counsellors who work for NGOs in the area of victims rights and support are sometimes allowed to make declarations on your behalf.​

 

Visas

It's important to check with the Department of Home Affairs for the latest information. Currently, they do not accept evidence from registered counsellors except those who specifically work in the area of family counselling. 

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