Areas of Counselling Practice
Mental Health, Trauma and Abuse
- Adult mental health issues
- Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
- Anxiety including OCD, panic attacks, stress management
- Complex mental health issues including dissociative, borderline and bipolar disorders
- Depressive disorders, depression and low mood
- Eating disorders
- Emotional, physical and sexual abuse – past or present
- Rape and adult sexual assault
- Relationship issues including conflict and domestic violence
- Self-harm and suicidality
- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders
- Trauma and abuse counselling
Child, Adolescent and Family Counselling
- Behavioural challenges for children and adolescents
- Body image issues
- Bullying
- Childhood mental health concerns and disorders
- Developmental difficulties for children
- Parenting issues including infant bonding, post-natal depression and anxiety
- Parenting plans, including mentoring and skills development
- Mediation and dispute resolution
- Step-family issues
Other
- Anger management
- Chronic pain management
- Communication
- Coping with emotions
- Grief and loss
- Life and work transition
- Migration and transcultural issues
- Relationship issues including same-sex attraction
- Self-esteem, confidence and assertive communication
- Spirituality (Christian perspective)
- Women’s issues
Professional Memberships
- Fully registered Psychologist with AHPRA
- Full member of the Australian Psychological Society
Fees
My fee is $180 per session, usually between 50-60 min, and payment is made on the day of the appointment.
I am Medicare accredited with clients who have a Mental Health Care Plan obtained from their GP. The Medicare rebate is $87.45 per session for 6 to 10 sessions per calendar year.
If you are having financial difficulties, concessions may be available.
Private health claiming may be available for most private health funds, so please check with your fund before our first session.
I am WorkCover Approved.