FAQ
What types of counselling do you offer?
I offer Individual Counselling, Online Counselling, Couple Counselling, ecotherapy (nature-based counselling), Walk-and-Talk Therapy, and EMDR Therapy. My work is also grounded in attachment-based approaches, supporting clients in understanding relational patterns, strengthening emotional safety, and creating meaningful change.
Do you offer online counselling?
Yes. Online counselling is available for clients across Perth and Australia, offering flexible and confidential support from your own space.
Do you offer a free introductory call?
Yes. I offer a free 15 minute video call if you'd like to ask questions, discuss what brings you to counselling, and explore whether we're the right fit before booking your first appointment.
How do I know if counselling is right for me?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, emotionally tired, or navigating change, counselling can be a supportive place to pause and make sense of what you’re experiencing. You don’t need to be in crisis to benefit from working with a therapist. Counselling can also support self-understanding, growth, and emotional wellbeing.
What can counselling help with?
Counselling can support you with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, emotional regulation, self-esteem, and personal growth.
What is EMDR therapy?
EMDR is an evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process distressing experiences that have remained emotionally unresolved. It may be recommended when past experiences continue to affect how you feel, respond, or relate to others. During our first session, we'll explore whether EMDR is the right approach for your needs.
Will I have to talk about everything that happened?
Not necessarily. EMDR doesn't require you to describe every detail of a distressing experience. Together, we'll work at a pace that feels safe, and you'll never be pressured to share more than you're comfortable with.
Is EMDR therapy similar to hypnosis?
No. Although EMDR and hypnosis are sometimes confused, they are very different approaches. During EMDR therapy, you remain fully awake, aware, and in control throughout the session. You can pause, ask questions, or stop at any time. EMDR uses structured techniques to help the brain process distressing experiences, rather than placing you in a hypnotic state.
What happens during the first couple counselling session?
The first session is an opportunity for both partners to share what has brought them to counselling and what they hope to achieve. Together, we begin to understand the patterns affecting your relationship and discuss how we can work towards your goals in a way that feels respectful and collaborative.
Do both partners need to be committed to counselling?
Ideally, both partners attend with a willingness to understand one another and engage in the process. It's not about deciding who's right or wrong, but about exploring the patterns within the relationship and working together towards meaningful change.
How do I know if couple counselling is right for us?
Couple counselling isn't only for relationships in crisis. It can help when communication has become difficult, conflicts keep repeating, emotional distance has grown, or you're finding it hard to understand one another. Together, we explore the patterns shaping your relationship and work towards creating healthier ways of relating.
Where do you offer your services?
In-person counselling sessions are available in Girrawheen, in Perth’s northern suburbs. Online sessions are also offered for clients who prefer the flexibility of remote support or who live outside the area.
How do I get started with counselling?
You can begin by booking a free 15-minute video call to explore your needs and see whether counselling feels like the right option for you.
What can I expect from the first session?
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other, for you to get a sense of how I work, and to decide whether you feel comfortable and supported.
It's a relaxed conversation where we begin to explore what brings you to counselling and discuss which therapeutic approach may best support your needs.
Click here for important information about your first counselling session.
What do I need to know about Online Counselling?
Online counselling works best when you can join from a private, quiet space where confidentiality can be maintained.
I also recommend using a stable internet connection to help avoid interruptions. Sessions are held via Google Meet, and I will email you the link shortly before your appointment.
Make yourself comfortable, and we will begin at the scheduled time.
Is what I tell you confidential?
Everything you share is kept private unless disclosure is required by law (for example, if records are subpoenaed) or if there are serious concerns about your safety or the safety of others. Counselling sessions are confidential and do not form part of your My Health Record.
Please read our Privacy Policy.
How many sessions will I need to attend?
There’s no set number of sessions. Healing looks different for each person and often takes time.
Some clients feel a shift after the first session, while others choose to continue for a few months. Together, we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you.
How often do I need to attend sessions?
Therapy is often most effective when sessions are attended regularly. Many clients begin with weekly appointments and then move to fortnightly sessions as things stabilise; however, this is always flexible and guided by your needs and goals.
How long are counselling sessions and how much do they cost?
Individual Counselling $132 - 50/60 minutes
Online Counselling $132 - 50/60 minutes
Couple Counselling $ 175 - 90 minutes
Ecotherapy Sessions $175 - 75/90 minutes
Concession rate $110 - 50/60 minutes
Are private health insurance rebates available?
Yes. Rebates may be available depending on your level of cover. I am an approved provider for Bupa, Medibank, ahm, HCF, HBF, and all health funds connected with AHRG, including AIA Health Insurance, Emergency Services Health, Frank Health Insurance, GMHBA, Nurses & Midwives Health, Phoenix Health, Police Health, St Lukes Health, Teachers Health, TUH, UniHealth and Westfund..
I’m a student or a low-income earner. Do you offer discounts?
Yes. I offer discounts to students and low-income earners.
Please get in touch with me, and we will work something out.
Can I claim a medicare rebate?
Medicare rebates are not available for counselling sessions. That said, my fees are similar to the gap many people pay after a Medicare rebate with a psychologist.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No, you don’t need a referral. Since I do not offer Medicare rebates, you do not need a Mental Health Care Plan to see me.
You can contact me directly to arrange a time to meet.
Do you offer sessions after hours?
Yes. I offer counselling after hours.
You can contact me to book a session at a time that works best for you.
What if I have to cancel an appointment?
Appointments cancelled with less than 48 hours' notice are charged at the full session fee.
What is Ecotherapy?
Ecotherapy refers to counselling that takes place in a natural outdoor setting. Rather than meeting in a traditional counselling room, sessions take place while walking or spending time in nature. Many people find this approach feels more relaxed and helps conversation flow more naturally.
You can learn more here.
What do I need to do to prepare for my Walk & Talk therapy or Therapy in the Park?
Wear comfortable shoes, and bring sunglasses and a bottle of water.
Bring your mobile phone and have my number handy in case we can’t find each other.
What if it is raining?
If the weather is rainy or windy, I’ll suggest switching to an Individual indoor session at my Girrawheen practice.
If you’re not comfortable meeting indoors, we can reschedule or move the session online.
Can I change to Therapy in the Park after seeing you indoors or vice versa?
Yes, in most cases. I work in a flexible, personalised way, and the session setting can change over time.
Before starting Ecotherapy, an initial assessment in my office is needed. After that, we can choose the most suitable format, indoors, outdoors, or online, based on what feels appropriate and on the level of privacy required.
Do you have other questions?