COST & FAQ

1.  How much is a counselling session?  

A counselling session is $95 for 50 minutes. I provide a boutique service for clients who wish to access counselling privately, and quickly, without the need for a Mental Health Care Plan. This also means you won't have to be on a wait-list for months on end.  My total fee is less than the out of pocket expense you will incur after receiving a rebate from a psychologist.  I aim to make my counselling service financially viable for anyone who needs help.

2.  How much is a hypnotherapy session?

A hypnotherapy session is $120 for an hour - the first session may take a little longer but I will still only cost $120.  Please see the hypnotherapy section for further information.

2.  What types of counselling do you offer?

I provide a niche counselling service for grief and loss.  Whether you have lost a person or a pet I am here to give you support.  Death is such a huge emotion and can feel a lot like fear.  For this reason most people avoid thinking about it, preparing for it, or dealing with it.  Having a caring counsellor who can sit with you amidst your fears and uncertainties, and allow you to BEE YOURSELF, can be incredibly comforting and healing.  

If you don't deal with grief it comes out sideways, so to speak.  It takes an incredible amount of energy to "push down" all the feelings associated with grief.  It's like trying to hold a soccer ball underwater.

3.  What ages do you provide counselling for?

I currently provide counselling for adults 18 years of age and over.

4.  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.

5.   What hours do you work?  

Monday:  9:30 - 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tuesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Friday:  10:00 am - 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday:  10:00 - 2:00 pm

Sunday:  Closed  

6.  What modes of counselling do you offer?

I offer person to person counselling in Townsville.  I will provide you with the details prior to our first session.   

I offer phone counselling and online counselling.

Qualifications:  Diploma of Counselling (Institute of Applied Psychology), BA - Behavioural Science (James Cook University), Grad. Dip. Arts - Sociology (James Cook University), Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis and Applied Psychotherapy (currently studying)

Professional Registrations:

1.  I am a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) -  Member No. 19153.  

2.  Golden Key Honours Society (by invitation only for academic performance)

I have completed many certificates for ongoing professional development.  Just a few examples include: general bereavement, bereavement for pet owners, Blue Knot certifications for trauma therapy and ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training).

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. 

ABN:  20355870391