As a private counselling practice, we do not require a referral and we generally do not have long wait times. You can book directly online here or contact me with any further initial enquiries here.

Our standard fee is $130 for a 60 minute session. Card details are required when booking online, and payment will automatically be taken during your session.

Counselling is not currently a part of the government Medicare rebate system. Fees are priced accordingly to keep mental health care accessible.

There are advantages to accessing private counselling outside of the medical system, including:

• not having a sudden increase in fees after using your allocated number of sessions under your mental health care plan

• attendance not being included on your health record

If you are a member of BUPA or an ARHG health fund, you may be eligible for a private health rebate.

I understand that there will be times when you simply can’t keep an appointment, though please do notify me as early as possible if you need to cancel.

There is no charge if you need to cancel or reschedule with more than 24 hours’ notice.

Late cancellations (<24 hrs) and missed appointments will be charged at the full cost of the session.

My qualifications include:

• Master of Counselling (ECU)

• Diploma of Counselling (AIPC)

• Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) (Curtin)

Registration: Australian Counselling Association (ACA), registered since March 2021. Registration number 20883.

As an ACA registered counsellor, I am bound by a strict Code Code of Ethics & Practice and Scope of Practice.

To ensure you receive best practice, always confirm that your prospective counsellor is registered with an accrediting body.

It’s completely natural to be nervous. I understand that it can feel intimidating to sit with someone and talk about how you feel. The fear around that can feel overwhelming. It takes courage to start going to therapy. The fact that you are on this website and reading this right now shows that you are bravely considering seeking help. 

Counselling is a space where you can be yourself and come just as you are, including feeling nervous. I’m committed to finding a way to care for you in your nervousness to ensure our sessions are as comfortable as possible for you. You never have to talk about something you’re not comfortable talking about and we will work at a pace set by you.

Your privacy and trust are of utmost importance. You can rest assured that you can talk about anything without fear of that information getting out.

Your confidentiality is protected through the ACA Code of Ethics and Practice, and the Privacy Act (1988). There are exceptions to confidentiality:

• when there’s a risk of harm to self or others

• if my notes are subpoened

• in the case of mandatory reporting requirements

If you have specific questions about how confidentiality works, you can ask during our first session or anytime during our work together.

Take your time to read through my website. If you sense that I may be a good fit based on what you are reading, you can book an initial appointment here.

During our first session you can ask me any questions specific to you. You’ll also be able to share what’s going on for you and we can determine how I could best be of service to you.

It may be helpful to think of the first few sessions as trying out the waters together. During the sessions you’ll be able to see how you feel working with me. My approach is not going to work for everyone. What’s most important to me is that you find someone who you feel is the right fit for you. We can explore that together.

I work within my Scope of Practice and training, and if I determine that you may require more specialised help, I will endeavour to find an appropriate referral for you.

I look forward to meeting you!

After you’ve made a booking, I will send you some paperwork, which I’ll ask you to complete and return before your appointment, if possible. Doing so will save time in our first session.

Below are some suggestions to help you prepare to make the most of your initial appointment:

1. Arrive a few minutes early: This will allow you to settle in, complete any remaining paperwork, and get comfortable before your session begins.

2. Reflect on your goals: Consider what you hope to achieve through counselling. This will help me tailor my approach to your unique needs.

3. Bring any questions or concerns: Your comfort and understanding are important to me, so please feel free to bring these up during our session.

Overall, you can think of the first session as a free-flowing conversation through which we start getting to know each other. I’ll invite you to share more about yourself and we can also talk about what’s worked or not worked for your mental health in the past.

Some questions that I like to ask during a first session include:

• What brings you to counselling? 

• What’s present for you in your life right now? 

• What goals would you like to reach in our time together?

You can ask me questions as well.

The most important part of a first session is seeing if you feel I’m a good fit for you. If you feel safe, accepted and comfortable with me, we can discuss if you’d like to meet again. 

You might be asking about how long counselling will take because you are worried it may be an endless and overwhelming process. If this is true for you, I want you to know that, on average, new clients start seeing positive effects after the first few sessions. By that point they feel more optimistic and hopeful.

The total duration of therapy varies from client to client. Many clients find 4–12 weeks to be enough to resolve immediate challenges. Other clients decide they feel more supported by longer term counselling. Ultimately the decision is always yours and I will never encourage you to remain in counselling for longer than is beneficial.

Together we will find the length of time that works for you.