FAQs

  • What’s your approach to therapy?

    I work in a depth-oriented, relational way.

    My focus is on helping you understand the patterns underneath your thoughts, emotions, and relationships.

    It’s conversational, insight-driven, and grounded in the belief that real change comes from understanding yourself.

  • What happens in the first session?

    I’ll probably ask you what brought you in, what’s been happening in your life, and what you’re hoping to understand or shift, and you will probably quietly judge me to decide if you like me or not.

    It’s our chance to see if we feel like a good fit.

  • What if I’m scared of starting therapy?

    Totally normal. Lots of people walk in with nerves and walk out wondering why they waited so long.

  • How do I prepare for my first session?

    You can tell me why you booked the session, or prepare a list, or come unprepared and we can figure things out together.

  • Do I need to know what to say in the first session?

    Absolutely not. You can show up and say “I don’t know why I’m here.” Those sessions are often some of my favourites.

  • Do you bulk-bill?

    No. I’m a private billing clinician. If you have a Mental Health Care Plan and Referral, you can receive Medicare rebates for up to 10 sessions per calendar year, but there will still be an out-of-pocket fee.

  • Why don’t you give your client’s homework?

    Therapy isn’t school.

    Homework can lead to pressure, guilt, and self-criticism for a lot of people. It also assumes that engaging in certain tasks, activities, or strategies is what lead to meaningful change.

    But meaningful, lasting change doesn’t come from homework or worksheets. It comes from emotional safety, insight, and genuine connection.

  • Do you analyse me the whole time?

    Only during sessions. Outside of that, I’m too busy thinking about my dog, Kevin.

  • How many sessions does it take?

    It depends on your goals, what you want to understand or change, and how deeply you’d like to explore, reflect, and connect with yourself.

    Some people come for a short period, others work longer-term, and some dip in and out for varying periods as needed.

    Sometimes people feel better after the very first session, whether it’s because they finally took action, connected well with their therapist, or because some things started clicking.

  • Can I use a GP referral?

    Yes, providing a MHTP and referral from a GP will allow you to access a rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year.

  • I've done CBT before. How will this be different?

    CBT usually focuses on symptom management using skills and strategies like thought-challenging, worksheets, and behavioural activation.

    My approach is more conversational, relational and insight-oriented, and less focused on skill-building.

    The aim is deeper, lasting change, not just short-term symptom control.

  • Do you offer telehealth?

    Yes. I work with clients via secure video sessions.

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