What service is offered?
Individual Counselling:
Modality:
Psychotherapy, Interpersonal counselling, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for people with personal and emotional problems. I work with the following issues:
• Anxiety disorder
• Depression
• Bereavement disorders
• Panic disorder
• Alcohol use disorders
• Drug use disorders
• Sex/internet addiction
• Co-occurring anxiety and depression
I have a special interest in sexuality and gender identity issues.
Couple Counselling.
Modality:
Systemic Relational Therapy
Systemic Relational therapy is a process that enables you to develop an understanding of how you operate as a couple. The therapist takes a neutral stance, listening to each partner's view of the relationship and how each of you understand the issue. Together we identify where you are gridlocked and help you to dialog around the differences and reach resolution, or acceptance of differences, without conflict. Talking about differences helps you to accept differences and move forward to a closer, more intimate relationship.
If you are experiencing problems such as arguments that are never resolved, there is a lack of trust, there has been an affair, you no longer feel emotionally connected, differences in sexual needs, or are thinking about separation then it may be time to consider counselling.
Where do I work?
Gosford:
I offer counselling in a quiet soundproofed private office on the first floor of a building at Suite, 4, 42 Mann Street , Gosford. There is no disabled access. I work Tuesday to Thursday, 10.00am to 8.00pm.
Sydney :
I am employed on a contract basis by Associate Counsellors and Psychologists (ACP). 3 waverly Street bondi Junction, Fridays and Saturdays. For appointments at bondi Junction, please contact ACP on 0416 0416 99
What happens if you make an appointment?
Firstly I will see you for an initial interview. This is an opportunity for us to meet and decide whether my services are of help to you and whether you wish to book further appointments. There is no obligation to book further appointments at the time of your first visit. Indeed, many people quite rightly take time thinking about their choice of counsellor. You should allow between an hour and a half for your first appointment.
What does it cost?
My normal fee is$150.00 per session. Each appointment lasts fifty minutes. This is payable either in cash at the end of each session, EFTPOS and Major credit card facility is available. I charge the same fee for initial appointments although these may last longer than fifty minutes if necessary.
Your private insurance may cover psychological services. I am registered with some private medical insurers and Medicare. If I am not registered with your private insurer, it is a simple matter of me registering with them, there may be a delay whilst this process takes place before you can claim a refund. Not all private insurers cover psychological services, or relationship counselling, you should check with your insurer.
Cancellation Policy
As appointments are allocated to clients in advance, if for some reason you need to cancel or postpone the appointment, please give at least 24 hours notice. Otherwise you will be charged the full fee for the session, regardless of the reason. The cancellation fee will not be charged if a replacement appointment is made in that same week.
Medicare:
As of the 1 st November, 2006, you may be able to claim a Medicare rebate ($75.00). However, you must be referred to a psychologist by your GP, your psychiatrist or pediatrician and be registered under a Medicare Plan.
Under the Medicare rebate you can only see a registered psychologist with a Medicare Provider Number upon referral from your GP, psychiatrist or pediatrician. I am registered with Medicare.
The Medicare program covers particular mental health issues as prescribed by Medicare, the areas I have listed above under the heading ‘Individual Counselling' are covered. Relationship counselling is not covered by Medicare.
How do you contact me?
Please telephone me on my mobile, 0402 428 075 during business hours.