1. How much is a counselling session?
Fee: $95 for 50 minutes - (disability pension & aged pension fee is $75)
My aim is to make therapy affordable, and easily accessible, for people who prefer to access counselling privately, rather than seeing a GP for a Mental Health Care Plan. My total fee is less than the out of pocket expense you pay a psychologist even if you have a Mental Health Care Plan. Because my clients access sessions privately, rather than through a MHCP, you won't have to sit on a wait list for months on end either. Win, win!
2. How do I make an appointment or enquiry?
If you wish to make an enquiry you can use the "Drop me a Line" form in the dropdown menu. Or, simply click the envelope in the circle found at the bottom of each page. I will do my best to respond within 24 hours.
3. What hours do you work?
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Thursday: 11:00 am–7:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturday: By appointment
Sunday: Closed
4. I'm not sure if my problems are "serious enough" for therapy
Many people feel they are not "therapy-worthy" so to speak. They feel they must be in dire straits before they make an appointment. Some people worry they are taking up valuable time, or taking someone else's spot if they contact a counsellor when they aren't in the midst of a crisis.
Let me assure you, YOU are worthy of being seen, heard and validated exactly where you are at! There is no right or wrong stage to access therapy.
Some people like to "get ahead of the game" and be proactive in learning skills for life and relationships when they are relatively problem free. Others come when they are at their wits-end. Others access counselling somewhere between "fine" and "desperate."
Again, let me assure you, you are not wasting my time, or taking someone's spot. You are important no matter where you're at!
5. What modes of counselling do you offer?
I offer person to person counselling in Greenwood Estate, Townsville. I will provide you with the details prior to our first session.
I also provide counselling via Skype. I find other platforms are unreliable and tend to drop out or freeze! Skype uses less bandwidth which makes it the most reliable. If you don't have a Skype account that's fine. Skype will allow me to send you an email link that gives you access to our session, even if you don't have an account.
I also provide phone counselling upon request.
I also offer practical assistance for pet owners who would like someone to accompany them to a vet visit in Townsville. Click on "Support for Pet Owners" in the drop down options to find out more about this service.
6. What approaches do you use?
I believe it's important to have a diverse range of colours in my counselling palette because every person is unique and deserves an approach individually tailored to them.
Some of the approaches that may suit you include: ACT, somatic therapy, CBT, attachment therapy, mindfulness approaches.
However, at the heart of my counselling style are always Person-centred Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Person-centred Therapy was founded by Dr Carl Rogers who believed clients have an inherent ability to grow and self-actualise. I see my role as your guide, holding a bright lamp for your path, or, gently handing you the keys to unlock your wisdom and potential.
This is accomplished by having empathy, respect and unconditional positive regard for my clients. My firm belief is that when people experience unconditional acceptance it leads to change in a wondrous and magical way. This may seem counterintuitive because we are all used to being told what to do by others! I believe we are all looking for warmth, empathy and acceptance. We wear so many masks and play roles simply trying to be accepted.
Compassion-focused therapy will help you to see yourself with kinder eyes. We can be very harsh on ourselves due to family of origin experiences and subsequent life experiences. The result is often troubling thoughts and emotions we harbour towards ourselves. If you experience shame and self-criticism this type of therapy is particularly liberating. We usually don't even realise we need self-compassion; we are so used to being driven by our harsh inner critic.
Note: I am a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) - Member No. 19153. As counselling is an unregulated profession (anybody can practise as a counsellor regardless of study/skills/experience) you may prefer to choose a counsellor who has studied an approved course/s and is a member of professional regulatory body.
Qualifications: Diploma of Counselling (Institute of Applied Psychology), BA - Behavioural Science (James Cook University), Grad. Dip. Arts - Sociology (James Cook University)
Bee Yourself Counselling is not a crisis service. If you are having suicidal thoughts, or thoughts of self-harm, please call 000 or contact Suicide Callback Service on 1300 659 467 to receive assistance.
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