Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, we do offer online counselling. While it is preferable for the first session to be face-to-face, this is not always possible. Telhealth allows greater flexibility and ease of receiving assistance anywhere there is Internet.

  • Counselling offers a confidential space to talk through concerns, clarify what you are feeling and thinking, and explore new ways of responding. It can help with issues such as stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, grief, life transitions and questions of meaning or faith

  • In your first session we will talk about what has brought you here, what you are hoping for, and any important background. Together we will then agree on some initial goals and begin to explore your story, using evidence‑informed approaches and, where you wish, gentle attention to the spiritual or faith dimensions of your life.

  • Most sessions are 50 minutes. Some people find a short series of sessions (for example, 4–6) helpful around a particular issue, while others prefer to come over a longer period; we will discuss frequency together and review this as we go

  • Session fees are set at a flat rate and are payable on the day; details are provided when you enquire. As a counsellor (rather than Medicare‑rebated psychologist), you do not need a referral to see me, and Medicare rebates do not apply, though some private health funds may offer rebates depending on your level of cover.

  • Yes. What you share in counselling is treated with care and confidentiality, in line with Australian privacy law and professional ethical standards. There are some important limits to confidentiality, such as serious and imminent risk of harm to yourself or others, or where information is required by law; these will be explained clearly in your first session description

  • No. People come from a range of backgrounds, with different beliefs and questions. My own practice is shaped by Christian faith, but I will always respect your beliefs and will only explore faith or spirituality if this is something you want to include in our work together.

  • Professional (clinical and pastoral) supervision is a reflective space for counsellors, ministry workers and other helping professionals to think through their work, support ethical and sustainable practice, and pay attention to their own wellbeing. It is a structured process, distinct from counselling, and is a requirement of most professional bodies for ongoing registration