Counselling fees
NOTE First appointments are 90 minutes whether individual or couple.
Current fees from AUD $160 - $200
Please note, fees are periodically revised and you will be informed at the time of your inquiry and intake-consent form.
- First session is 90 mins whether individual or couple to assist with unhurried intake & assessment.
- Individual client sessions are usually 50 - 60 mins though many prefer to book 90 mins for depthful conversations.
- Couple and/or family session are 90 mins or longer depending on the size of the family group.
- Fees are payable by direct bank debit before and by the time of the appointment. Cash is also accepted.
- Late cancellation fees and non-attendance fees apply.
The Consent-Intake Form must be completed before the first session.
You do not need a GP or Specialist referral at Counsellingexpressions but my services are not eligible for Medicare, private health fund rebates or concession rates. Check with your service provider or carer organisation to see if you are eligible for funding for your counselling sessions.
What you need to know:
- All appointments are confirmed on a first-come first served basis and your cooperation is appreciated.
- The fee applies to in-session work only for individual, couple / family and supervision.
- The counselling fee is paid before or by the time of appointment.
- An additional fee is payable for preparation of a request for a professional letter/document.
- There may be a surcharge for appointments after 5 pm or on Saturdays.
- Frequent between-sessions contact and requests may incur additional fees.
Cancellation policy:
- Any late cancellation or change of appointment that is less than 48 hour notice will incur 50% of appointment fee.
- Failure to attend an appointments without notice will incur 100% payment of appointment fee.
- It is the client's responsibility to keep a record of their appointments despite a courtesy reminder.
- If in doubt, please contact your therapist to confirm your appointment.
Fees are important but not the only factor in counselling.
Many clients report that fees are more feasible than they first imagined as we work out the frequency of their appointments after the initial intake assessment phase.
Try and look at counselling as an investment in yourself, your relationships, your goals and your future. If you are ready and willing to do the work, it will save you time and money in the long run! Your committed enagement in counselling builds trust and your capacity to explore possibilities for change.
If my fees are not feasible, we will discuss community agencies that have the capacity to provide low to no cost counselling to you.
REFLECTIVE SUPERVISION for Individual I Group I Supervision of Supervision
Your individual and group supervision will meet the requirements for ACA, CCAA and PACFA memberships.
Individual supervision fee is currently AUD $160 (50-60 mins).
Please note that the fee is revised and increased periodically but you will be duly informed.
Supervision is a committed, collaborative process between the therapist and supervisor to reflect on practice, informed by developmental, contextual and systemic processes that impact on the therapist and client outcomes. It is a safe space to bravely explore ethical practice from multiple perspectives with feedback to improve your client outcomes. While we acknowledge the power differential between a supervisor and counsellor, we respect the values of equality and responsibility in our shared human experience and as professional colleagues.
Supervision is the interpersonal relationship and interaction between client, supervisee/therapist and the supervisor. The Double Matrix or Seven-eyed Supervision approach by Shohet & Hawkins guides us to track and adjust our processes. We 'keep an eye' on maintaining a safe space for our growth edges and be responsive to our blind spots with compassion rather than judgement. We foster transparency, openness and curiosity to learn and receive feedback about our work and our therapist self.
Please contact me to discuss your supervision goals and needs.
Group Supervision
This is a great option for learning and mutual support between peers. It is a more affordable option depending on your caseload and professional needs. We all need to experience support as well as creative challenge to grow. A safe and well facilitated group process will do both. We recognise and receive this mentoring beyond our graduate studies and class supervision to continue our growth. Groups are limited to 5 - 8 supervisees (PACFA standard). Together we prioritise meeting regularly recognising this helps to grow trust and commitment for the group.
What if a group has members who know each other? This is acceptable if this known and there is no conflict of interest or dual or close friendships that could potentially interfere with the group dynamics.
Please contact me for further details and fee rate.
