What therapy looks like with us
Most clients begin with a 50-minute intake session where we get a clear picture of what's brought you to therapy and what you would want to be different. From there we agree on a focus — explicit goals, modality, session frequency — and start the work. Sessions are usually weekly to begin with, easing to fortnightly as things stabilise.
Evidence-based approaches we use
Different problems respond to different methods, and we choose with intent. We commonly use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for anxiety and depression, Schema Therapy where long-standing patterns are involved, and trauma-informed approaches including EMDR-trained clinicians for trauma work.
Reasons adults come to us
There is no checklist of acceptable problems — these are common but not exhaustive.
- Generalised anxiety, social anxiety and panic
- Persistent low mood, depression, post-natal mental-health concerns
- Trauma — including childhood, accident, medical and complex trauma
- Grief and bereavement
- Self-criticism, perfectionism, chronic low self-worth
- Workplace burnout and career-related distress
- Major life transitions — separation, retirement, parenthood, illness
Working with a Mental Health Care Plan
If you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, you may be eligible for up to 10 sessions of Medicare-rebated therapy per calendar year. We can also see you without a referral — many of our clients choose to begin privately and add a rebate later.