Lennox Head Counselling
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For Help Along Life's Journey
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We all need support in dealing with the challenges that appear in life. Counselling is a positive step to help you get back on track. It's a sign of strength to reach out.
"Counselling is an investment in understanding yourself, strengthening your relationships and creating a more fulfilling way of being in the world."
Finding the Right Support
I offer individual and relationship counselling through online sessions using Google Meet, providing a private and supportive space wherever you are in Australia.
Sessions are shaped around your needs and goals, drawing on evidence-informed counselling approaches and practical strategies that you can take into your everyday life.
What's Included in Your Counselling Fee
As part of your counselling, I now provide the Burns Mood Check-Up before we begin working together and periodically throughout our sessions to help us reflect on your emotional wellbeing and progress.
Following each session, I also provide a personalised summary of what we've explored, together with suggested exercises, practical strategies and resources to support your learning and growth between appointments. These are all included in your counselling fee at no additional cost.
Booking & Payment Information
Payment is made by bank transfer when booking your appointment. Practice information and payment details will be provided by email.
Appointments cancelled with at least 48 hours' notice do not incur a cancellation fee. Cancellations within 48 hours, or missed appointments, incur the full session fee.
You do not need a Mental Health Care Plan to attend counselling. Medicare rebates are not available for these sessions.
If you require a formal diagnosis, medication, or specialist mental health care, your GP can assist with an appropriate referral.
Sessions & Fees
Different circumstances call for different levels of support. I offer both standard and extended sessions, allowing time to explore concerns at a pace that feels comfortable.
Individual Counselling
Includes the Burns Mood Check Up
60 minutes — $150
90 minutes — $180
Pensioner and Health Care Card Rates - Individuals
60 minutes — $80
Relationship Counselling
60 minutes — $180
90 minutes — $220
Gottman Relationship Check Up — $120 per couple
About The Gottman Relationship Check Up
The fee includes the Gottman relationship questionnaires, to be completed individually by both partners, and my time to review the answers.
For couples, the Gottman Relationship Check Up offers an opportunity to explore the strengths and challenges within your relationship.
It considers important areas including friendship, emotional connection, communication, conflict, family history, trust and commitment.
The information helps guide our counselling work, identifying areas where greater understanding and connection can develop.
"Being present, really listening – those are skills we can all learn."
— Dr Dixon Chibanda
Making Counselling Accessible
I believe that financial difficulties shouldn't prevent someone from reaching out for emotional support. I understand that the current rising cost of living can make it difficult to prioritise your own wellbeing.
The Friendship Bench
Sometimes life places us in circumstances where even a reduced counselling fee feels out of reach.
The Friendship Bench is my way of offering a little extra support. I reserve a limited number of appointments for people experiencing financial hardship, with fees considered according to individual circumstances.
If you're finding things financially difficult, please feel comfortable reaching out. We can have a private conversation about what might be manageable for you. Mention The Friendship Bench rates and let me know your situation.
"The big picture is not just about mental health; it’s about humans connecting with one another."
— Dr Dixon Chibanda
The Friendship Bench initiative was founded in Zimbabwe by psychiatrist Dr Dixon Chibanda, who recognised the healing power of simply having someone who will listen without judgement. The initiative trains community members, particularly older women known as “Grandmothers,” to provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health support through conversations on ordinary park benches, reminding us that sometimes the first step towards healing is feeling heard, understood and less alone.
“Our Friendship Bench is a virtual one. We meet online, but the heart of the idea remains the same — a welcoming space where you can feel heard, supported and understood.”
Contact Information
If you’re ready to take the next step, I’d be glad to hear from you.
Phone: 0408 792 747
Where are you located: My sessions are all online with Google Meet
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Reaching out for help is how courage shows up in real life.
What Working Together Looks Like
The process is supportive, and tailored to your needs. I'll also provide you with handouts and suggested videos to watch after the session.
1. Reach Out
Give me a call to arrange an appointment. I'll ask for your email address and I'll send you through my practice information, and a client intake form to fill out and return. Payment is due when booking the session and I have a 24 hour cancellation policy.
2. First Session
The first session I'll ask you to share what's bringing you to counselling. We'll identify what support would feel most helpful, and we'll begin the counselling process.
3. Ongoing Sessions
Sessions are shaped around your needs, and your counselling goals.