FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Finding that right “fit" is an important factor in therapy being effective. That is why I offer a 15-minute consultation call at no charge before booking a full session. While you don’t need to have this call, if you’re unsure it gives you a chance to hear my voice, ask questions, and see if you feel a connection. If we aren't the right match, I will happily provide referrals to trusted colleagues who might be a better fit.
I offer both. I have physical clinics for psychology sessions in Miami on the Gold Coast, and in Kingscliff NSW.
Secure telehealth psychology sessions are available worldwide.
Some patients select a hybrid approach. Meeting face-to-face coming in when we can, and doing virtual sessions when life gets busy.
Your session time is reserved exclusively for you. We require 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Changes made with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged a $150.00 fee, as I am unable to fill that spot at the last minute.

I am registered with Medicare as a provider of psychology services under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative. This allows clients to claim a Medicare rebate for sessions, provided they have a current referral and Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from their GP or psychiatrist. The current rebate per session in consult rooms is $145.25, and $169.95 for consultations held outside of consulting rooms.
Rebates may also be available through private health insurance, either as an alternative to Medicare or once your Medicare-covered sessions have been used.
My session fees are as below:
Standard Consultation: The fee for a 50 minute appointment at my clinic location or online is $280.00. With a MHTP from your GP or psychiatrist you will be eligible for a rebate of $145.25, making your out of pocket cost $134.75.
In Home Support: The fee for in home perinatal support is $300.00 per session. With an eligible MHTP the rebate on out of office services is $169.95, making your out of pocket cost $130.05.
After hours and weekend appointments are available by request, and attract an additional fee.
I accept funding through Medicare, Private Health, and DVA.

Weekly sessions are a good starting point where possible. This helps build momentum and get to the root of things faster. Once you feel more settled in the process, we can move to fortnightly or monthly sessions depending on what you need. We work that out together as we go.
There is no standard timeline because everyone's story is different. Some clients come for a specific transition and feel ready to move on after 3–6 months. Others value therapy as an ongoing practice for self-reflection and stay for a year or longer. We will regularly check in on your goals to ensure you are getting what you came for.
Those are often the most powerful sessions. When we aren't putting out immediate fires, we have the space to go deeper into underlying patterns, dreams, and subtle shifts. You don't need to bring a crisis to the room to do good work. Just bring yourself.
This is not something I provide as part of my direct therapy services. Diagnostic labels such as those found in the DSM-5 can be very helpful, but in therapy, they can also be limiting.
The human mind naturally uses categories to make sense of the world as this helps us create mental shortcuts for faster decision-making. Diagnoses are no different, and they can therefore create assumptions about how a person with a certain diagnosis may think, feel, or behave.
By setting these aside, we focus on you as the person who walks into the room, understanding your experiences on your own terms without preconceptions.

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