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Counselling

Counselling for Personal, Relationship, and Work Place Difficulties


Personal Counselling
When life becomes confusing or challenging, we can often turn to a trusted friend or family member for support. But there are times when what we really need is an objective perspective from someone outside our circle. 

A good psychologist will listen compassionately, and help you get a better understanding of the problem so you can determine the best next step for you, based on your needs, strengths and circumstances. Everyone is different, and each situation is unique - there are no 'one size fits all' solutions. What might be right for one person, may not be right for another. Counselling will provide tools and strategies that are right for you, right now, so that you can heal, and move forward with confidence.
 
While the idea of counselling may be a little scary, many clients can attest to how much easier it is to deal with life's difficulties with the support and guidance of a professional psychologist. You might be surprised how much difference even one or two sessions can make with the right tools, strategies and insight. 

Why struggle alone any longer than you need to? Make an appointment today!  

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Counselling Can Help With...

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety/ Panic Attacks
  • Assertiveness Training
  • Changing Life Circumstances
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Confidence and Self-Esteem Issues
  • Depression
  • Enhanced Well-Being and Personal Growth
  • Excessive Worry
  • Goal Identification & Attainment
  • Personal Coaching
  • Phobias
  • Procrastination
  • Stress Management
  • Time Management
  • Weight Loss Support

GP Support - Better Access Initiative 

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A referral is not necessary to make an appointment, however under the Australian Government's Better Access to Mental health Care initiative, medicare rebates are available for psychological support. Currently, medicare rebate $84.60 per session, for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. The rebate is only available in consultation with your doctor who can set up a mental health plan for psychological assistance with:
  • Alcohol Dependency
  • Anxiety 
  • Adjustment 
  • Attention Deficit Disorder
  • Bereavement 
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Conduct Disorder
  • ​Depression
  • Eating Disorders /Weight Loss
  • OCD
  • Panic
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic Stress (PTSD)
  • Sleep Problems
  • Eating Disorders /Weight Loss
  • OCD
  • Panic
  • Phobias
  • Post-traumatic Stress (PTSD)
  • Sleep Problems

Private Health Insurance Rebates

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Private health insurance rebates are available for clients with appropriate ancillary cover. Rebates vary considerably so please check directly with your provider for information specific to your circumstances. Typically, you will not receive a private health insurance rebate if you have claimed a medicare rebate.

Personal Well-being



Personal Well-Being

Life can be quite challenging at times and many people try to muddle through on their own, but why struggle alone any longer than you have to? Professional support can stop the pain sooner. 
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Loving Relationships



Loving Relationships

Wouldn't it be great if love was all smooth sailing? Sadly, every romance has it's difficulties. What makes or breaks a relationship is not that we have rocky times, but how we handle them.
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Workplace Success



Work Place Success

Given that we often spend more waking hours with our colleagues than our family and friends, developing healthy workplace relationships is essential not only for career success, but our personal well-being as well.
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Deborah Farrell 
(MCounPsych, MAPS) 

(03) 9809 1000
11/118 Queen Street, Melbourne. Vic 3000
​312 High St, Northcote. Vic 3070
637-639 Bridge Road, Richmond. Vic 3121
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