Psychotherapy
Collaborative and compassionate evidence-based psychotherapeutic support to address your concerns, helping you to gain insight, understand your needs and processes better, and develop strategies that support you to live an authentic and fulfilling life.
Our psychologists provide therapy that is affirming of LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity. They support clients in addressing their concerns whether it is: difficulties with mood, stress and/or anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma related issues, adjustment difficulties, burnout recovery, understanding and building a strong sense of identity, parenting support and life transitions.
Our psychotherapists are trained in and use evidence based therapeutic approaches such as: Compassion focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, schema therapy, solution focused therapy, narrative therapy, trauma recovery (integrative, somatic, EMDR*) and parts work. From a person centred and guided by clients natural processes adapt strategies from cognitive behavioural therapy.
*EMDR, Marta has completed EMDR training and is working towards accreditation with EMDRA.
Our work with people is collaborative, together we address your concerns and create a therapeutic plan that will support you to be, act and relate in more fulfilling ways.
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Our Approach
Our approach when working with neurodivergent individuals is affirming. We support clients in understanding their neurotype, helping them build a strong sense of identity, live authentically, and advocate for themselves.
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Area of Support
Difficulties with mood, stress and anxiety, social and relationship difficulties, emotional distress, trauma recovery, burnout recovery, building a strong sense of identity, parenting support and life transitions.
Fees
Standard 50-minute psychology session: $230
EMDR 75-minute session: $275
EMDR 90-minute session: $330
Provisional psychologist 50-minute session: $150
With a valid Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) you are eligible for up to 10 sessions per year with a rebate of $98.95 under Medicare. NDIS (Self and Plan-managed). No bulk billing available. Medicare rebates are not available for sessions with a provisional psychologist.
Please note: We will send you a reminder 72 hours before your appointment. We have a 24-hour cancellation policy, a 100% of the fee will be required when an appointment is cancelled less than 24 hours before the appointment. Exceptional circumstances will be considered. If we can fill the appointment, this fee will not be applied.
FAQs
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Psychotherapy sessions are approximately 50 minutes long.
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We have a 24 hour cancellation policy, a 100% of the fee will be required when an appointment is cancelled in less than 24 hours of the appointment.
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Telehealth refers to online video sessions where you can access mental health support remotely, using a computer or smartphone, without the need for face-to-face appointments.
Many clients find that the online video sessions provide the same level of connection, engagement, and support as in-person consultations.
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Yes. If you have a valid Mental Health Care Plan and referral from your GP or psychiatrist, you may be eligible for Medicare rebates of up to $98.95 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.
Please note that Medicare rebates are not available for sessions with a provisional psychologist.
If you have private health insurance, you may also be eligible for rebates, depending on your level of cover. Please check with your health fund about your specific entitlements.
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No, you do not need a referral. You can book an appointment with a psychologist without a referral from your GP or a psychiatrist. If you decide to do this you will need to pay the full amount for your sessions out of your own pocket.
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The first session typically begins with the psychologist going over important paperwork, including personal information and consent forms covering confidentiality, fees, and session details. If referred by a GP or psychiatrist, the details of the Mental Health Treatment Plan are discussed. The remaining session time is dedicated to discussing the issues prompting therapy, delving into background history such as family, social relationships, work history, and past counseling. The psychologist aims to gain a thorough understanding of the concerns and collaboratively develops a flexible plan for future therapy sessions if time allows.