How long do counselling sessions last?
Sessions usually last between 50-60 minutes with initial consultations sometimes taking up to 1.5 hours.
How many sessions will I need?
Depending on the reason for attending counselling, sessions can vary from one off sessions, 4-8 sessions or ongoing. This will be discussed with you at your first session once an initial assessment has taken place and your counsellor is able to make some recommendations.
What happens in the counselling session?
Counselling can take a number of forms. It involves exploring with you what your concerns are and together, we will work to achieve insight and ideas about how to tackle these worries. Counselling can be a place to express difficult emotions, develop strategies to overcome obstacles as well as uncover the cause of stress and anxiety. A variety of techniques may be used including play therapy (for children), relaxation exercises as well as counselling techniques that utilise narrative theories, cognitive behaviour therapy, family therapy and solution focused strategies.
Can I get a Medicare Rebate?
Our counsellors are Accredited Mental Health Social Workers which means that provided you have a referral from your GP, you are able to receive a Medicare Rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
Do I need a referral?
While you don’t need a referral to access counselling, you will need a referral from your GP if you wish to claim a Medicare Rebate for sessions.
Sessions usually last between 50-60 minutes with initial consultations sometimes taking up to 1.5 hours.
How many sessions will I need?
Depending on the reason for attending counselling, sessions can vary from one off sessions, 4-8 sessions or ongoing. This will be discussed with you at your first session once an initial assessment has taken place and your counsellor is able to make some recommendations.
What happens in the counselling session?
Counselling can take a number of forms. It involves exploring with you what your concerns are and together, we will work to achieve insight and ideas about how to tackle these worries. Counselling can be a place to express difficult emotions, develop strategies to overcome obstacles as well as uncover the cause of stress and anxiety. A variety of techniques may be used including play therapy (for children), relaxation exercises as well as counselling techniques that utilise narrative theories, cognitive behaviour therapy, family therapy and solution focused strategies.
Can I get a Medicare Rebate?
Our counsellors are Accredited Mental Health Social Workers which means that provided you have a referral from your GP, you are able to receive a Medicare Rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
Do I need a referral?
While you don’t need a referral to access counselling, you will need a referral from your GP if you wish to claim a Medicare Rebate for sessions.