Step 1: Initial Phone Call (Optional)

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We will arrange a time for us to talk over the phone. During this call, I’ll answer your questions and understand what you’re looking for in therapy, ensuring that I am the right fit for you. If we’re ready to take the next step, we will go ahead to our first appointment.

 

Step 2: Mental Health Care Plan (Optional)

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A Medicare rebate of $89.50 is available with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP or a referral from a psychiatrist. This step is not compulsory.​

 

Step 3: Our First Session

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In our first session, I will take the time to understand your specific needs. I’ll explain how I believe I can help you, and together, we’ll decide on an approach that suits you best.

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You can use the therapy space in various ways, including:

• Learning coping strategies to manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and other emotions.

• Acquiring practical skills to tackle day-to-day problems.

• Talking through what’s going on in your life.

• Making sense of why you think, feel, and behave the way you do.

• Beginning to change long-term thought and behavior patterns.​
   

It’s entirely up to you whether you want to focus on one area or utilise this space for a mixture of the above.

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Every decision is guided by what you want or need. I understand that everyone has different preferences, so we can either go with the flow in each session or follow a more structured plan.

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I believe therapy is a powerful tool for self-understanding, and I’m here to help you explore possibilities, leaving the choice entirely up to you. Even as we gain insights into potential steps, the decision to act on them (if at all and on your own timeline) remains yours. I’m here to support and respect every choice you make, honoring wherever you are in this process.