What to expect From Therapy
Individual sessions
Individual sessions provide space for one person who experiences difficulties to address their concerns. Strategies can be discussed and practiced thereby reducing problematic symptoms.
Helen aims to provide support for individuals through building a workable professional relationship. Individuals experiencing considerable distress may require weekly sessions. Other clients may prefer sessions spaced such that they have time to integrate new concepts and practice strategies. Appointments are negotiated and can vary from fortnightly, monthly or every two or three months.
Couples therapy
When couples are experiencing difficulties in relating to each other they often attempt to distance themselves emotionally. Helen aims to create a space where both parties feel validated and are more willing to express themselves honestly. A purpose of couples’ therapy is to challenge perceptions, foster the discovery of entrenched patterns of interaction and increase awareness of ‘self’ and ‘other’.
Some couples experiencing considerable distress may require weekly sessions, whereas for other couples it may be prudent to have individual sessions initially to address intense emotions. Appointments are negotiated and can vary from fortnightly or monthly once couples are better able to resolve conflict themselves.
Family therapy
Family therapy aims to provide a safe space for family members to address conflicts, communication difficulties and concerns. Progress in family therapy may include individual sessions, couples sessions, sub-groups of family members and extended family members.
Helen aims to create an opportunity for the development of stronger and emotionally richer connections between individuals and thereby assist to build a stronger family unit. Each person attending will be asked about his or her perspective, goals and priorities. Family members may have differing needs to attend therapy. Appointments are negotiated and can vary from weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
Infomation for clients
Please read before booking your first appointment
Appointments can be booked or changed by ringing me directly on 0439 895 583.
Many people require our services and changing an appointment without adequate notice often prevents other clients who need our services from obtaining assistance.
Please give at least 48-hours notice when changing appointments.
A reminder text will be sent to you by mobile phone 24hrs prior to your appointment.
This is an automated service that registers your response and enables me to plan for
your arrival. Please respond with a Y for yes if you are attending or N if you are not
attending. The reminder text phone number is not used for any other communication.
Medicare will provide a rebate to you with a mental health care plan (MHCP) from your GP. Please visit your GP to discuss this before booking if you require a rebate.
A MHCP will provide 6 sessions initially followed by a review by a GP and a further 4 sessions.
During COVID-19 a further 10 sessions can be utilised following a review by your GP.
Each session will run for approximately 51 minutes. The remaining 9 minutes is used for administration.
Standard working hours are between 9am to 5pm weekdays. Prior to or after standard working hours are considered after-hours (AH).