FAQ

Hiding emotions, ignoring emotions, emotions, jealousy, grief, love, lonely, sad, help

This first question is from myself to you!

1. Do you want to be seen and heard?

We talk to people and listen to people all day long. Friends, family, clients, colleagues, strangers of all sorts come and go in our lives. Many of them give us unwarranted and unwanted advice. We often leave these interactions feeling empty and unfulfilled.

I believe we all have a basic need to be fully seen and heard, to know we matter, to feel worthy, to be understood. In fact, feeling misunderstood is one of the most painful emotions we can experience. Think about the areas of conflict in your life. Most often, they are caused from feeling misunderstood and invalidated.

Counselling is not just a means of employment for me. It is a calling. For this reason I see fewer clients, by choice, than most counsellors, psychologists or therapists. You and your situation are unique and deserve my full attention.

I am also deeply intuitive and empathetic and have learned that I need to firstly care for myself so I can give from a full cup. Assembly-line therapy doesn't appeal to me for my sake, or yours.

2. How much is a session?

Please note: My fees will change from December 2024. Fees are fixed and as below:

Counselling:

A counselling session is $130 for 50 minutes

Hypnotherapy:

A hypnotherapy session is one hour - fee is $145

Something to think about: If you add up how much your favourite snacks, beverages or hobbies amount to, even in just one week, you may be surprised. Of course it's lovely to treat yourself. You may want to add counselling or hypnotherapy to your "treats list" as well.

3. Do you offer counselling via a Mental Health Care Plan, or offer Medicare or Private Health Rebates?

The simple answer is "No." Bee Yourself Counselling offers private counselling only. Rebates from Medicare or Private Health funds are not available. Bee Yourself Counselling does not see clients via Mental Health Care Plans. This also means you won't have to wait months to see me!

4. Do I need a referral?

You don't need a referral. Just contact me via this website, email or text.

5. What types of counselling do you offer?

Pet Owners Grief Counselling: pre-euthanasia, post-euthanasia, pet illness, when your pet has passed away
Grief and Loss Counselling (death of a loved one, loss around other issues)
Self-esteem Counselling
Anxiety Counselling
Hypnotherapy: smoking cessation, stress, burnout, relaxation, limiting beliefs, self-love, self-confidence, anxiety, healthy eating, grief and loss.

6. What ages do you provide counselling for?

I currently provide counselling for adults 18 and over.

7. What hours do you work?

Monday: 10:00 - 2:00 pm

Tuesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 10:00 - 2:00 pm

Sunday: Closed

8. What modes of counselling do you offer?

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

I offer phone counselling and online counselling and hypnotherapy

*Note: Times are Queensland, Australia time.

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 (Hypnotherapy Training College Australia)

Professional Registrations:

1. I am a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

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

I undertake regular Supervision and professional development which is a requirement to maintain membership with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).

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