SERVICES

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COUPLES/MARRIAGE/RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING

A garden untended, will be overrun with weeds. So too, if a relationship isn’t nurtured and maintained, it will develop toxic elements (“weeds”) that will eventually harm or destroy the relationship and cause a disconnect. This is where I can help you with:

  • Reconnecting to create security and safety in the relationship
  • Rebuilding trust and safety after an affair/infidelity
  • Communication issues
  • Couple Goals/Vision
  • Sex and intimacy issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Co-parenting
  • Separation and transition
I use a combination of therapies, including Emotionally Focused Therapy to assist couples reconnect and form secure, loving bonds.

CHRISTIAN COUNSELLING

As a person of faith, I love to work with Couples and individuals who wish to include their Christian faith in:

  • Marriage Counselling/Sex and Intimacy Issues
  • Individual Counselling
  • Sozo (Healing and Restoration)

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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING

I offer expert help with the following issues:

  • Grief and Loss
  • Domestic Violence
  • Migrancy
  • Cultural issues
  • Trauma
  • Life transitions and crises
  • Narcissistic abuse
  • Parenting issues
  • Workplace issues/conflict resolution
  • Anger Management

SEX THERAPY

A fulfilling sex life is healthy and natural. Physical and emotional intimacy are essential parts of your well-being. When sexual dysfunction occurs, having that fulfilling sex life can be difficult. Sex therapy may be able to help you reframe your sexual challenges and increase your sexual satisfaction. I work with couples or individuals who have difficulties in one or more of the following areas:

  • Erectile Dysfunction
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Premature Ejaculation
  • Vaginismus
  • Dyspareunia
  • Reproductive health
  • Delayed Ejaculation
  • Male Low Sexual Desire
  • Male Sexual Aversion
  • Mismatched Libidos
  • Female Low Desire
  • Female Sexual Aversion
  • Low Arousal
  • Persistent Arousal
  • Orgasm Difficulties
  • Sexuality & Aging
  • Sexuality & Disease
  • Gender Issues
  • Sexual Orientation Issues
  • Sexual Assault/Abuse
  • Sexual Addiction/Compulsion
  • Living with STI's
  • Relationship Difficulties
  • Other sexual health issue

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ONLINE COUNSELLING

  • Individual Zoom sessions
  • Couples Zoom sessions

WORKSHOPS AND COACHING

As an educator, I have vast experience in training and mentoring programmes and workshops. I offer:

  • Couple’s Workshops
  • Tailored corporate workshops
  • Team Building
  • Vision Boards/Creation
  • Sexual Health and Reproduction Education
  • Coaching/career education

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Pricing

COUPLES/INDIVIDUALS
Consultation fee:
$180 -Day sessions
$195 -Evening sessions (5-8 p.m.)

Fees are GST inclusive
Session length: 50 minutes

PHONE/ONLINE SESSION
Phone and Zoom sessions are also available. The same fees as above will apply.

PAYMENT METHODS
Payment is required prior to your appointment.
Payment is via Direct Bank Transfer. Banking details will be provided on your invoice.

CANCELLATION FEES
Full fees will be charged for non-attendance, or for cancellation of appointments with less than 48 hours’ notice, unless there are extenuating circumstances and another appointment is booked ahead.

Giving more than 48 hours' notice allows the appointment time to be opened up to another client.

REBATES
  • Medicare:
    Fees for seeing a counsellor are not rebated by Medicare.  In addition, no GP referral is required, and no mental health diagnosis will be documented in your public health record.
PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE:
I carry provider numbers for the following private health insurances:
  • Medibank Private
    Medibank members whose Extras products include “Mental health support” can claim a benefit for counselling consultations up to their annual limit.
  • BUPA
    Rebates for counselling services are available for all Bupa members who have the appropriate level of Extras cover. Counselling Rebates are a part of Extras products under the heading ‘Mental Health’.
  • AHM
    Ahm members whose Extras products include “Psychology and Counselling” can claim a benefit for Counselling consultations, up to their annual limit.
  • Police Health  
    Extras cover provides rebates up to a combined annual maximum of $850 per person. Members can access any unused annual maximum from the previous year.