Healing, like nature, takes time — and intention

 

I offer individual therapy for adults seeking therapeutic intervention for the following concerns and challenges:

 

Self-esteem and self-worth

Relationship patterns and attachment

Emotion regulation difficulties

Life transitions and identity exploration

Perfectionism and high-functioning anxiety

Anxiety and stress

Depression and mood

Trauma, including PTSD, complex trauma, and childhood trauma.

I apply an integrative approach, drawing from evidence-based psychological models and techniques, with a flexible, collaborative, person-centered approach. Therapies I use include:

 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – for understanding and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) – for developing emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) – for processing trauma and disturbing life experiences

Schema Therapy – for addressing long-standing patterns rooted in early experiences

Parts Work (Internal Family Systems-informed) – for working compassionately with inner conflicts and sub-personalities

I work with adults (18+) who are ready to explore their inner experience and engage in the therapeutic process. Whether you're new to therapy or returning after a break, I provide a supportive, professional environment tailored to your pace and goals.

Fees

 

Session Fees:

Standard individual sessions are 50 minutes in duration. Fees vary depending on your access to rebate or benefits, per below.

 

Medicare rebate standard session: $250 ($104.75 out of pocket, after Medicare rebate)

Bulk-bill rebates offered for current concession card holders and university students: $104.75 ($0.0 out of pocket fee, after Medicare rebate)

Private Health insurance standard session: $250 

Private funded standard session: $180

 

From time-to-time, I may offer 90-minute session, when indicated during the reprocessing and desensitizing phases of EMDR therapy.  These non-standard sessions cost $350. 

 

Medicare Rebates

You may be eligible to receive a Medicare rebate of $145.25 per session if you have a valid Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP.  

You can access up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year (January–December) through Medicare.

 

You can find more information about Medicare rebates here (Medicare rebates | APS) and here (Mental Health Treatment Plans). 

 

You must obtain your GP referral prior to your first appointment to receive Medicare rebates. When booking the appointment with your GP, it is important to tell the doctor’s receptionist that you want a referral to a psychologist as the GP often needs approximately 30 minutes (double appointment) to discuss the plan with you. 

 

Private Health Insurance

If you hold private health insurance with extras cover, you may be eligible for a partial rebate on session fees. Please check directly with your insurer regarding your eligibility and rebate amount.

Please note: You cannot claim both a Medicare rebate and a private health insurance rebate for the same session.

 

Private Sessions (No Referral Required)

You are welcome to attend sessions as a private client. Privately funded clients pay the full fee for the session out-of-pocket. 

You may also transition to a privately funded client after accessing the 10 Medicare rebated sessions (in a calendar year) and/or exceeding your Private Health Insurance session limit. 

 

Payment Methods

Payment is required on the day of your session. Accepted payment methods include:

  • Credit card (preferred method)

  • Direct deposit (details will be provided upon request)

  • Cash payments 

 

Cancellation Policy

Please contact the practice as soon as possible if you need to reschedule. 

Your appointment time is reserved especially for you. Late cancellations and missed appointments impact availability for others and your own progress in therapy.

Cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur a fee of $25. This cost covers my basic overheads for the hour. 

Cancellations with more than 24 hours’ notice will not incur a fee.

Please note, cancellation fees are privately funded. Medicare rebates cannot be claimed.