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FAQs
FAQs
Is counselling right for me?
Seeking out counselling is an individual choice. There are many reasons why people choose to have therapy. Sometimes they want to deal with long standing psychological issues, or problems with anxiety or depression. Other times it’s in response to unexpected life changes, such as a divorce or work transitions.
Many seek the advice and counsel as they pursue personal exploration and growth. Working with a psychologist can help provide insight, support, and new strategies for all types of life challenges. Therapy can help address many types of issues including depression, anxiety, body image issues, conflict, grief, stress management and
general life transitions.
Counselling is right for anyone who is interested in getting more out of life by taking responsibility, creating greater self awareness, and working towards change.
I can usually handle my problems. Do I really need counselling?
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated many difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it.
Having enough self awareness to realize when you need a helping hand, is to be admired. By taking responsibility and accepting where you’re at in life, you’re making a commitment to change the situation by seeking therapy. Therapy provides long lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools, you need to avoid triggers, re direct damaging patterns, and overcome the challenges you face.
Many seek the advice and counsel as they pursue personal exploration and growth. Working with a psychologist can help provide insight, support, and new strategies for all types of life challenges. Therapy can help address many types of issues including depression, anxiety, body image issues, conflict, grief, stress management and
general life transitions.
Counselling is right for anyone who is interested in getting more out of life by taking responsibility, creating greater self awareness, and working towards change.
I can usually handle my problems. Do I really need counselling?
Everyone goes through challenging situations in life, and while you may have successfully navigated many difficulties you’ve faced, there’s nothing wrong with seeking out extra support when you need it.
Having enough self awareness to realize when you need a helping hand, is to be admired. By taking responsibility and accepting where you’re at in life, you’re making a commitment to change the situation by seeking therapy. Therapy provides long lasting benefits and support, giving you the tools, you need to avoid triggers, re direct damaging patterns, and overcome the challenges you face.
What is counselling like?
Every session is unique and caters to an individual and their specific goals. It is standard for psychologist to discuss the primary issues and concerns in your life during therapy sessions. It is common to schedule a series of weekly sessions, where each session lasts around fifty minutes.
Counselling can be short term, focusing on a specific issue, or longer term, addressing more complex issues or ongoing personal growth. There may be times when you are asked to take certain actions outside of the therapy sessions, such as reading a relevant book or keeping records to track certain behaviors . It is important to process what has been discussed and integrate it into your life between sessions.
For counselling to be most effective you must be an active participant, both during and between the sessions.
People seeking counselling are willing to take responsibility for their actions, work towards self change and create greater awareness in their lives. Here are some things you can expect out of counselling:
Counselling can be short term, focusing on a specific issue, or longer term, addressing more complex issues or ongoing personal growth. There may be times when you are asked to take certain actions outside of the therapy sessions, such as reading a relevant book or keeping records to track certain behaviors . It is important to process what has been discussed and integrate it into your life between sessions.
For counselling to be most effective you must be an active participant, both during and between the sessions.
People seeking counselling are willing to take responsibility for their actions, work towards self change and create greater awareness in their lives. Here are some things you can expect out of counselling:
- Real strategies for enacting positive change
- Self compassion, respect and understanding
- Perspectives to illuminate negative patterns & feelings
- Effective and proven techniques along with practical guidance
How will counselling help me?
Several benefits can emerge from participating in counselling. Psychologists can provide support, problem solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks.
Many people also find that psychologist can be tremendously helpful in managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Psychologist can provide a fresh perspective on difficult problems or point you in the direction of a solution. The help you obtain from therapy depends on how well you use the process and practice what you learn. Some of the benefits can include:
Many people also find that psychologist can be tremendously helpful in managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Psychologist can provide a fresh perspective on difficult problems or point you in the direction of a solution. The help you obtain from therapy depends on how well you use the process and practice what you learn. Some of the benefits can include:
- Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
- Developing skills for improving your relationships
- Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
- Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Better management of powerful emotions such as anger, grief and depression
- Improving communications and listening skills
- Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
- Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
- Improving your self esteem and boosting self confidence
Are appointments confidential?
Yes. Every session is private and confidential. That means all information discussed during psychological treatment in Melbourne stays between you and the therapist, unless you provide us with written consent saying otherwise.
As a psychologist I am bound to a National Code of Ethics (set by the Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency), holding me accountable in terms of keeping things confidential. Breaches of confidentiality can lead to a psychologist registration being suspended, or even revoked. Therefore, this is something we take very seriously. All information gathered from the session is synthesised into client case notes and kept in a client file. Each client file is stored both electronically with a high level of encryption (similar to internet banking security), and as a physical file kept securely on premises.
As a psychologist I am bound to a National Code of Ethics (set by the Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency), holding me accountable in terms of keeping things confidential. Breaches of confidentiality can lead to a psychologist registration being suspended, or even revoked. Therefore, this is something we take very seriously. All information gathered from the session is synthesised into client case notes and kept in a client file. Each client file is stored both electronically with a high level of encryption (similar to internet banking security), and as a physical file kept securely on premises.
How will counselling help me?
Several benefits can emerge from participating in counselling. Psychologists can provide support, problem solving skills, and enhanced coping strategies for issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, relationship troubles, unresolved childhood issues, grief, stress management, body image issues and creative blocks.
Many people also find that psychologist can be tremendously helpful in managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Psychologist can provide a fresh perspective on difficult problems or point you in the direction of a solution. The help you obtain from therapy depends on how well you use the process and practice what you learn. Some of the benefits can include:
Many people also find that psychologist can be tremendously helpful in managing personal growth, interpersonal relationships, family concerns, marriage issues, and the hassles of daily life. Psychologist can provide a fresh perspective on difficult problems or point you in the direction of a solution. The help you obtain from therapy depends on how well you use the process and practice what you learn. Some of the benefits can include:
- Attaining a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values
- Developing skills for improving your relationships
- Finding resolution to the issues or concerns that led you to seek therapy
- Learning new ways to cope with stress and anxiety
- Better management of powerful emotions such as anger, grief and depression
- Improving communications and listening skills
- Changing old behavior patterns and developing new ones
- Discovering new ways to solve problems in your family or marriage
- Improving your self esteem and boosting self confidence
Does Your Psychologist PTY LTD Bulk Bill?
Your Psychologist PTY LTD is a private billing practice so consultation fees need to be paid in full and the rebate paid to you directly by Medicare. When you pay your account you, we can lodge a claim to Medicare, and if successful, the rebate will show up in your nominated bank account, or via cheque, shortly after your appointment, usually within 48 hours.
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