Counselling Services
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How does it work?
Your first session is a great opportunity for you to decide if the therapist is the right one for you.
Ask as many questions as you like. When you are satisfied with what you hear/see/feel,
you will be asked to make choices about further sessions.
Counselling is traditionally done face to face. Occasionally, depending on your circumstances,
it may suit you better to have a skype or phone session or two.
Sessions are usually conducted in blocks of 1 hour
Though I prefer to see couples for 1.5 hour blocks
If preferred you can also book 1, 2 or 3 hours per session
Your first session is a great opportunity for you to decide if the therapist is the right one for you.
Ask as many questions as you like. When you are satisfied with what you hear/see/feel,
you will be asked to make choices about further sessions.
Counselling is traditionally done face to face. Occasionally, depending on your circumstances,
it may suit you better to have a skype or phone session or two.
Sessions are usually conducted in blocks of 1 hour
Though I prefer to see couples for 1.5 hour blocks
If preferred you can also book 1, 2 or 3 hours per session
Skype or Phone Sessions
Phone and/or Skype sessions are also available at times when it is not practical to do
face to face sessions. They can be fantastic if you don't live nearby, or will be away from home or office.
* Phone - I will call you on your phone number at the agreed time.
* Skype - My skype name is famaroux - please 'friend' me at least 24 hours prior to the session.
Ensure you have a private, quiet space, and a good microphone or headset, so sound quality is good enough for the session.
Phone and/or Skype sessions are also available at times when it is not practical to do
face to face sessions. They can be fantastic if you don't live nearby, or will be away from home or office.
* Phone - I will call you on your phone number at the agreed time.
* Skype - My skype name is famaroux - please 'friend' me at least 24 hours prior to the session.
Ensure you have a private, quiet space, and a good microphone or headset, so sound quality is good enough for the session.
Benefits?
"Time heals all wounds" - Right? Not always !! If a wound is not attended to properly
when it first happens, it can heal badly and come back to cause problems later on.
Also...
If something is troubling you, it's true, it may eventually right itself -
Counselling however, will tend to shorten the time to solve the situation
and teach you the awareness to not repeat it again
"Time heals all wounds" - Right? Not always !! If a wound is not attended to properly
when it first happens, it can heal badly and come back to cause problems later on.
Also...
If something is troubling you, it's true, it may eventually right itself -
Counselling however, will tend to shorten the time to solve the situation
and teach you the awareness to not repeat it again
How much does counselling cost?
Pricing:
$120 per hour for singles
$150 per hour for couples
Subsidies? Some subsidies are available for unemployed, underemployed or pensioners... please ask at your session.
Payment can be made by either cash or credit and debit cards or direct deposit.
Some Health funds - including Medibank - cover the cost of counselling / coaching
- please check with your own fund.
$120 per hour for singles
$150 per hour for couples
Subsidies? Some subsidies are available for unemployed, underemployed or pensioners... please ask at your session.
Payment can be made by either cash or credit and debit cards or direct deposit.
Some Health funds - including Medibank - cover the cost of counselling / coaching
- please check with your own fund.
What Do Counsellors Do?
They listen attentively.
They explore options with you.
They do not tell you what you have to do,
or suddenly make your life magically better; YOU do that.
They teach you skills in thinking and planning,
or learning more effectively.
They create a place for you to feel what you need to feel in safety.
They may give you things to do or practice in between sessions.
They may highlight ways you are thinking which do not support you.
They acknowledge and support your thoughts and feelings.
They may assist you to explore and better understand and heal your past.
They may assist you to explore and better understand and create your future.
They listen.
They explore options with you.
They do not tell you what you have to do,
or suddenly make your life magically better; YOU do that.
They teach you skills in thinking and planning,
or learning more effectively.
They create a place for you to feel what you need to feel in safety.
They may give you things to do or practice in between sessions.
They may highlight ways you are thinking which do not support you.
They acknowledge and support your thoughts and feelings.
They may assist you to explore and better understand and heal your past.
They may assist you to explore and better understand and create your future.
They listen.
