Counselling & psychotherapy

Counselling tends to focus on a specific, identifiable concern using well-evidenced tools. Psychotherapy works more broadly on your emotional, mental, and relational patterns — often at a level beneath the presenting issue and what gave rise to it. Deciding which one might fit depends on your circumstances and what you're looking for, and we can talk that through together.

I offer both, individually, with adult clients — whether you're working through something specific, or looking for deeper, ongoing exploration of yourself and your life.

Curious about the modalities I draw on? Learn more about my approach & modalities.

Sessions

  • 60 or 90 minutes, depending on what suits you — many people find 60 minutes sufficient, while 90 minutes gives more room for complex or layered concerns.

  • In person at my office in Eltham, video-telehealth, or by negotiated home visit.

  • Hospital bedside visits and walk-and-talk sessions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Pricing

60-minute session: $120

90-minute session: $170

Travel costs: as agreed

Limited concessional rate availability for renters, neurodivergent people, men experiencing domestic abuse, and NDIS recipients (so your plan goes further) — get in touch to discuss.

Many people find working with me cost-effective, given that they often seek more than the ten sessions a Mental Health Care Plan will fund.

Issues I can help with

  • Stress & overwhelm — parenting, work & career pressures, anger

  • Men’s issues — including the pressure to always be "fine" and go it alone

  • Relationships — partners, family, friends, workplaces

  • Fear, phobias & anxiety

  • Depression, loneliness, loss of connection, low self-worth

  • Grief & loss

  • Trauma — single events (PTSD) or accumulated (cPTSD) from accidents, crime, bullying, abuse, exclusion, neglect

  • Self-harm, distress tolerance & emotional regulation

  • Life transitions & identity exploration — health, mobility, circumstances

  • Support for neurodivergent clients, and those who care for or manage them

  • Addictive tendencies and their root causes — alcohol & other drugs (AOD), gambling, pornography, shopping, conflict-seeking

Who I’m not the best fit for

  • Couples, family, or multi-partner relationship therapy (though I'm happy to work with you individually on your part of it, or to help you find the right support for the relationship work itself)

  • Children and adolescents

  • People with an active alcohol or drug dependence

  • Clients currently using violence towards others

If any of the above sounds like your situation, get in touch anyway — I'm happy to help point you toward the right support.

Get in touch

Call 0435 527 020 or write to me to arrange a free 15-minute chat about what you're looking for, and whether I'm a good fit.

Working days: Monday–Saturday, including early morning, lunchtime & after-hours options.