Book your Counselling Session

Get in touch

You can contact me by email or through the booking option on the website.

You don't need to have everything worked out before making contact. You can simply let me know that you are considering counselling and would like to make an appointment.

Complete the intake form

Before your first session, you will be asked to complete a short intake form. This helps me understand a little about what has brought you to counselling, your current circumstances and what you would like support with.

The form may include information such as:

• what you would like help with;
• relevant personal or life circumstances;
• your current wellbeing;
• what you hope to gain from counselling;
• emergency or support contact information where appropriate.

You do not need to provide more information than you feel comfortable sharing at this stage. We can explore things together during your session.

Your privacy and confidentiality

Your privacy is important.

Information shared during counselling is treated confidentially and handled in accordance with professional and legal requirements. At the beginning of counselling, we will discuss confidentiality and its limits so that you understand how your information is managed.

If you are having an online session, you are encouraged to choose a private and comfortable space where you can speak freely.

Your first session

The first session is an opportunity to begin getting to know one another and to talk about what has brought you to counselling.

There is no expectation that you will tell your whole story immediately.

We can explore what feels most important to you, what you would like to change or understand, and what you hope counselling might offer.

You can ask questions at any time.

Finding an approach that works for you

There is no single counselling approach that suits everyone.

I work collaboratively and draw on person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based and evidence-based approaches, including Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, DBT and Narrative approaches, according to your individual needs.

We can review how counselling is working for you as we go.

What if counselling feels difficult to afford?

I believe access to emotional support is important, and I understand that circumstances can vary.

My standard fee is $80 for a 50–60 minute session. If the cost is difficult for you, please feel welcome to discuss this with me. Where possible, I am open to considering a reduced or sliding-scale fee depending on individual circumstances and availability.

Any reduced-fee arrangement would be discussed and agreed upon before sessions commence.