To begin, please complete the Contact Form on the New Client page. This helps me determine whether we're a good fit based on my areas of experience and specialisation. If it looks like we're a match, I’ll email you a set of intake forms outlining confidentiality, clinic policies, and payment details, and we’ll schedule your first session.

If I believe your needs may be better suited to another clinician, and I am aware of someone who may be a better match, I will do my best to provide a referral.

Session fees are set according to experience and training and are marked well below the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi) recommended hourly rate of $315.

Session fees are $215 per 50-minute appointment, and there are several ways to pay:

• Medicare – Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP):
  You may be eligible for up to 10 rebated sessions per calendar year under a Mental Health Care Plan, with a current rebate of $98.95 per session (leaving an out-of-pocket cost of $116.05).

  To get a MHCP:

  • Book an appointment with your GP, letting them know it’s specifically for a Mental Health Care Plan, so they can allow extra time.

  • The GP will assess your eligibility and provide the necessary referral paperwork, which you can then send to us.

• Private Health Insurance:
  If you have extras cover that includes psychology, you may be eligible for a rebate. The rebate amount depends on your insurer and level of cover, so we recommend checking directly with them.

• Private (No Rebate):
  If you prefer not to go through Medicare or insurance, you’re welcome to pay privately. The full fee of $215 applies.

Yes, I work with NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed) clients

• For NDIS clients, please ensure your plan includes funding for therapeutic supports. We will discuss invoicing arrangements based on whether you're self-managed or plan-managed.

• Session fees are $232.99 per 50-minute appointment (with an additional 10 minutes spent on case notes and treatment planning).

• Preparation of reports, treatment plans, liaison with providers are charged at $232.99 per hour.

• All services are charged at the maximum rate outlined in the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits for Support Item 15_054_0128_1_3.

Your first session is about getting to know you, understanding your concerns, and discussing what you’d like to get out of therapy. I’ll ask questions about your history, current challenges, and goals, and we’ll work together to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

Each session is 50 minutes long.

In follow-up sessions, we’ll begin to work through the issues identified and review your progress regularly. Therapy can be short- or long-term depending on your goals.

You can book sessions in one of two ways:

• First session can be booked through the New Client Bookingform

• Online via our secure booking system

• In person at the end of your session

We send curtesy reminders via email and SMS:

• 3 days before your appointment
  This gives you time to reschedule or cancel if needed.

We understand that life happens, but we kindly ask for at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations are best made made via email or SMS as our phones are not always attended.

• Cancellations within 48 hours: $107.50 cancellation fee (not eligible for a Medicare rebate)

• Cancellations within 24 hours or no-show: Full session fee of $215 (not eligible for Medicare rebate)

These fees apply because short-notice cancellations are difficult to fill and prevent others from accessing much-needed support. Exceptions can be made in cases of genuine emergencies (e.g. hospitalisation or serious illness).

All clients are required to keep a valid card on file, which will be used for processing session and cancellation fees as needed.

Yes, confidentiality is a key part of the therapeutic relationship. Everything you share in session is kept confidential except in a few rare circumstances, such as:

• If there is a risk of harm to yourself or others

• If there is a legal requirement (e.g. subpoena or mandatory reporting)

• If you give written consent for information to be shared

We’ll go through this in more detail in your intake forms and can discuss it further in your first session.

If you would like to be seen sooner, please call or email us, and we can add your name to the cancellation list. If an earlier session becomes available, we’ll contact you.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, vulnerable, or in crisis, please seek immediate support:

• Call Lifeline on 13 11 14

• Call Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636

• If your safety is at risk, go to your nearest emergency department or call 000