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Counselling

Catherine – 0416 018 921.

  • Are you struggling with issues related to anxiety, depression or major life changes?
  • Are you simply feeling lonely and disconnected and need to talk it through?

I create a supportive and confidential therapeutic environment. Clients can explore their thoughts and feelings without judgement, develop coping strategies and resilience. To heal, gain clarity and move forward in life.

Specialising in cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based therapies.

I share a calm, warm and empathetic approach. I relate with clients in a non-judgemental, kind and respectful way that won’t make you feel uncomfortable, belittled or pressured, while working with you to manage the reality of the situation you are facing.

I enjoy working with clients who are looking to increase their awareness, gain new coping strategies, and improve their mindset and wellbeing.

The benefits of counselling

Seeing a qualified counsellor gives you a confidential and non-judgemental space in which to share your concerns, worries and the issues you are facing in life.

There are so many benefits to counselling, including:

  • Gaining different perspectives on your problems and issues
  • Gives you clarity of thought and decision-making
  • Increases your confidence, self-esteem and motivation
  • Improving your personal relationships
  • Enhanced physical and mental wellbeing
  • Coping better with everyday life or difficult situations
  • Support clients with stress issues, anxieties and depression

Counselling can also be a very cathartic experience where you let go of options and concerns that you have been bottling inside for many months or years. It is an opportunity to confront your feelings with a person who will listen without judgement in a safe place and help you to move forward.

Counselling may help with the following:

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Social anxieties
  • Sadness and Low Mood
  • Depression
  • Self-esteem or lack of confidence
  • Grief and loss
  • Relationships issues
  • Workplace issues
  • Eating Disorders
  • Addiction and substance abuse
  • Gender identity and/or sexuality

What to expect from your first appointment

As a form of talk therapy, no two sessions will be the same. The first session is a chance for you to establish a trusting relationship, to talk freely about deeply personal matters.
As a counsellor, Catherine is a very good listener so she will ask questions and give you space to share your thoughts, feelings and concerns. From there, she will help you to identify the stressors or triggers that are concerning you. She can help you gain clarity and find coping strategies to help you through your current concerns or issues.
Catherine will work with you to build a plan to move forward. Healing and problem solving takes time and care. Treatment is individually tailored to your needs.

Telehealth

The benefits of services via Telehealth (phone call) include:

  • Research has shown that telehealth services can be equally as effective as face-to-face services
  • Being able to access sessions anywhere in Australia
  • Having access to services outside of your local area, making it beneficial for those who live in remote areas or with limited services in their region
  • Being able to attend sessions in the comfort of your home or work space
  • No travel time required
  • Being able to schedule in sessions during your work schedule

Session rates & Cancellations

Session are 45-50 minutes.

Individual counselling $165 per session

Cancellation policy – a 24 hour cancellation policy applies to all sessions. Should you require to cancel within this timeframe, the full cost of the session is charged.

Confidentiality

All interactions which take place in the setting of therapy are considered confidential. This includes requests by phone, all interactions with this counsellor, any scheduling or appointment notes, all session content records and any progress notes that I take during your sessions.

Limits to this agreement

In some legal proceedings a judge may issue a court order. This would require this counsellor to testify in court.

If I learn of or believe that there is physical or sexual abuse or neglect of any person under 18 years of age, I must report this information to county child protection services.

If I learn of or believe that an elderly person, or disabled person is being abused or neglected, I must file a report with the appropriate state agency that handles elder abuse.

If I learn of or believe that you are threatening serious harm to another person, I am obligated to report this. This can be in the form of telling the person who you have threatened, contacting the police or placing you into hospitalisation.

If there is evidence that you are a danger to yourself and I believe that you are likely to kill yourself unless protective measure are taken, I may be obligated to seek hospitalisation for you or to contact family members or others who can help provide protection

Catherine engages in regular professional development and clinical supervision.

Book your first appointment

You do not require a referral from your GP to see a counsellor.

Counselling is not covered under a Mental Health Plan.

Call Catherine directly to book in for a Counselling Session on 0416 018 921

or click the email on the contacts page.