Working at your pace.
Feeling comfortable and safe means different things to different people.
That’s why I have a few set up options for you to choose from. We can meet in my comfortable therapy room in Balgowlah, work online or we can take a stroll along a peaceful stretch of the beautiful Northern Beaches – the choice is yours.
Therapy types & rates
In-person
Meeting in person in a comfortable, private space has many benefits and opens up various creative ways of working. My Balgowlah therapy room is located a short distance from Manly, Balgowlah Heights, Clontarf, Seaforth and is easily reached from the rest of the Northern Beaches. It is accessible by foot, car and public transport.
Free parking is available in the nearby shopping centre as well as on-street parking.
55 mins | $155
Online
If for any reason therapy in person does not work for you, video call sessions are a great option. Online therapy works very well for many people and can be very effective, despite some of its limitations. All you need is smoothly running internet and some privacy for the duration of our session.
55 mins | $155
Walk & talk / Ecotherapy
While some people are more relaxed in a private room, others find it much easier to open up outdoors surrounded by nature and fresh air.
Walk and talk therapy option is just what it sounds like. We take the session outside for a slow-paced walk, or find a quiet spot to sit if you prefer and the rest is just the same as in a therapy room.
In ecotherapy sessions, we work with nature directly as a part of the therapeutic process itself. This often has a profound healing effect on many clients.
Locations are arranged to suit both of us and are situated around Manly, Balgowlah, Dee Why, Narrabeen, Curl Curl and a few other beautiful spots around the Northern Beaches. (outdoor sessions are currently limited to Wednesdays only)
55 mins | $155
6 Week Short Therapeutic Program
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6 Week Short Therapeutic Program •
Healthy Boundaries
without guilt (6 weeks)
For many people, committing to long-term therapy isn’t always possible or the right fit. While healing deep relational wounds is a journey that takes time, we can often jumpstart meaningful change by focusing on a few key pillars - like boundaries. These shifts change how we show up for others, and ourselves. If you’re feeling stuck in people-pleasing patterns, disconnected from yourself and others, drained by everyone else’s demands and like you’re never quite “enough”, this program is for you.
Space for Me is a 6-week individual therapeutic program designed to help you learn how to set and maintain healthy boundaries without guilt. These six sessions offer a blend of structured content and space dedicated to exploring your unique dynamics in a relational, holistic style.
Together we will work to:
become clear on what’s keeping you stuck in unhealthy relationship dynamics
remove the barriers that prevent you from building a life filled with healthy connections and space for your needs
develop the skills to set clear, loving boundaries that protect your energy
Sessions can be in-person or online
Total cost for the program $954 ($159 per session).
Can be paid upfront in full or per session.
How to start?
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Get in touch.
Once I have your details we will arrange a time to have a quick chat over the phone. We will talk about what you are looking for, I will answer any questions you might have and check availabilities.
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Book a session.
If you decide to book a session, I will send you a welcome pack with more detailed information and ask you to answer a few questions about yourself.
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Start your therapy.
It usually takes a couple of sessions to get a feel if working with me could be helpful to you. Sometimes finding the right therapist takes some shopping around – it’s OK if I’m not the right fit for you.
FAQs
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Therapy usually works best when done on regular weekly basis, but if that does not work for you, we will find a more flexible approach that suits your needs.
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Sessions are roughly 55 minutes long. Often there is a natural closure to what has been worked on around that time of the session. It is not a good idea to try and squeeze too much work into one session, even if you may sometimes feel like you still have a lot to say.
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Therapy takes anywhere between a few months to a number of years. This depends on what is bringing you in, how well we connect and how deep you want our work to go.
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We agree on what you are hoping to get out of seeing me at the beginning of our work together. We then review regularly how we are progressing, talk about what is working well for you and if anything needs to change. Regular reflections on our work give you a chance to appreciate how far you have come and reassess your needs as they may have changed. When you are ready to end therapy, it is a good idea to arrange a couple of sessions to allow for a healthy closure.
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It is quite common for people to have a break from therapy even for a few years and then return. Often people leave therapy when they have worked through some of what was bringing them in, the issue feels resolved and they are doing well. Clients usually come back when there has been a challenging situation in their life or they become aware of a deeper level of their original issue and they feel ready to work on it. Being able to recognise that there is something more you want to work on with a therapist is a sign of strength and good self-awareness.
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No, my services do not fall under the Medicare scheme (or your Mental Health Plan from your GP), only psychologists and some social workers work under the Medicare scheme and therefore get rebates.
With a psychotherapist/counsellor, there is no need for a GP referral and our sessions are not in any way limited. This also means that there will be no record of you accessing services to support you with your mental health on your medical records.
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Yes, depending on your health fund and your individual policy. I am a provider for counselling services with Medibank private, BUPA, AHM, ARHG and HCF.