FAQs

 What is psychotherapy? How is it different to counselling?

The counselling process can be goal-oriented, with a focus on a specific issue within a time-limited period. Psychotherapy can be a longer-term process, as it engages with aspects of your history, in order to understand and ultimately change the underlying patterns and issues that may be impacting your present life. Please contact me to discuss further.

Is psychotherapy right for me?

If you are in need help navigating difficulties in your life, then psychotherapy is a scientifically based treatment that support you. The core of this process is having trained professional who knows how to listen to your concerns, and to facilitate you in resolving them.

What outcome would I expect?

Psychotherapy can ultimately facilitate lasting emotional resilience and sustained personal growth.

Who do you work with?

I welcome people from all walks of life into my practice.

How long does the session last?

Appointments are 50 minutes in length. All consultations are conducted in the safe comfortable consulting space of my Potts Point office.

How many sessions would I need to attend?

This depends entirely on your individual needs and objectives. A short-term process of anywhere between 6-12 sessions may be appropriate, depending on what you are wanting to work on. If you are seeking to address deeper historical issues, psychotherapy offers a longer term process. We usually meet for weekly sessions, although you may wish to attend more frequently at different points in the process.

How do I pay for my sessions?

Payment can be made on the day of the session by EFT, or within 24 hours of the session time. Depending on your level of cover, private health fund rebates may be available through Medibank, AHM and Bupa.

I’m struggling with my sexual identity, can psychotherapy help?

Yes, I am trained in supporting people in relation to questions of gender, sexuality and sexual identity. Psychotherapy offers a comfortable and confidential space in which your concerns can be understood and addressed. I provide a safe space to members of LGBTQI community. Please contact me to discuss further.

I often find myself depressed and feeling lost and alone, how can psychotherapy support me?

Psychotherapy can help you to directly address those thoughts, behaviours and emotions, that may be contributing to your social isolation. I support you to gain insight around your way of being in the world, and how patterns that you are repeating may be contributing to your unhappiness. Contact me to discuss further.

What are some of the issues that psychotherapy can assist with?

Many issues benefit from psychotherapy such as: Sexuality, sexual and gender identity - Major life changes such as pregnancy, marriage, the end of a relationship - Creativity, stage fright, panic attacks, writer’s block - Depression and anxiety - Difficulties setting boundaries with yourself and others - Family and relationship issues - Historical trauma - Difficulties relating to your body - Workplace issues, including bullying and harassment - Feelings of isolation and alienation - . Contact me to discuss further.