Counselling fees
Current fees (in-person and online) from $150 - $195 confirmed on inquiry.
Individual Client session (50 - 60 mins) ~ longer session available by arrangement.
Couple / Family session (90 mins)
Fees are payable by direct bank debit before or by the time of your appointment.
Cash is also accepted.
An Intake/Consent 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.
You may be eligible for funded counselling sessions ~ please check with your service provider / carer organisation.
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 (individual or couple / family or supervision).
- Counselling fee is payable before / by the time of appointment.
- A fee is payable for any request to provide a written document. More details on inquiry,
- There may be a surcharge for appointments after 5 pm during the week or on Saturdays.
- Between sessions consultation may also incur an extra fee.
Fee policy for:
- Late cancellation or late reschedule, less than 48 office hours (Mondays - Fridays)
- Not turning up or no-show for an appointment will incur 100% payment of the appointment fee.
- It is the client's responsibility to keep a record of their appointments.
- Courtesy SMS is usually sent 1 - 2 days prior to appointment but power outage can occur.
- If in doubt contact your therapist any other way to confirm your appointment.
Fees are an important part of the counselling process and service.
However, try and look at counselling as an investment in yourself ~ your needs, your goals, your future. If you are ready and willing to do the work, it will save you time and money in the long run. Your consistent participation in your counselling process is key in building trust in the process, belief in yourself and with your therapist support you find ways to create lasting change and life forward. Many clients report that fees are reasonable and more affordable than first imagined.
We can also discuss community agencies that have the capacity to provide low to no cost counselling.
REFLECTIVE SUPERVISION ~ Individual or Group Supervision
Your individual and group supervision with me will meet the requirements for ACA, CCAA and PACFA memberships.
I also provide supervision of your supervision (SOS) practice.
Current individual supervision fee is from $150 (50-60 mins).
Supervision is a commitment and collaborative process between supervisor and therapist to reflect on practice informed by developmental, contextual and systemic processes that impact on the client and the therapist-client alliance. We provide multiple perspectives and creative means for feedback to each other to improve our effectiveness in our work with our clients.
The supervision process recognises the primacy of our interpersonal interaction - between client and therapist and therapist and supervisor. It should be a safe enough space where change and growth can translate into improved outcomes for our clients and where we can be at our growth edge with support. Because this space is interactional and dynamic we recognise our need to be open and curious, to learn together, to learn from our mistakes ~ and celebrate what we do well. Please contact me to discuss your supervision goals and needs.
Group Supervision
This is a great option that facilitates learning, to support and be supported by your peers. It is a more affordable option depending on your caseload and professional needs. We all need to experience support and creative challenge to grow. A safe and well facilitated group process will encourage our clinical skills and coach our personal development. Numbers are limited to 5 - 8 supervisees who meet regularly (fortnightly or monthly) during the school term. You may seek out some peers who might find this beneficial as long as there is no conflict of interest and you are not close friends. Please contact me for details and rates.