
There are dozens of options for counselling services throughout Australia, and finding the right therapist for your needs is often the key to success. Indeed, research suggests that the fit between the counsellor and client is the most significant predictor of Therapy’s success more important even than the therapists’ training, experience, or approach to treatment. You might be surprised, though, to learn that counselling isn’t just for people struggling with mental illness or major life transitions. Indeed, a therapist can help you navigate a host of issues, bringing clarity and progress to challenges.
That's where Bayside Counselling & Family Therapy can help. Bayside Counselling & Family Therapy has experience with understanding your needs and finding ways to minimize or assist in changing what is happening for you. Bayside Counselling's goal is: to help children, adolescents, adults, and families feel strong, healthy, and peaceful from the inside-out.
Bayside Counselling & Family Therapy combines traditional therapeutic services with comprehensive mind/body therapies. Grounded in the most current research and evidenced-based-practices, Bayside Counselling & Family Therapy has created programs to address the specific needs of those who are looking for support and understanding.
Bayside Counselling & Family Therapy prides itself in being a one-stop-shop for your entire family’s wellness needs. Bayside Counselling & Family Therapy is here to help you strengthen your mind and body.
Bayside Counselling & Family Therapy is recognised and registered with:As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, I am registered with Medicare. This allows you to have the option to talk with your GP about considering if it is appropriate to prepare a Mental Health Care Plan and make a referral to Bayside Counselling & Family Therapy.
If you are eligible, your GP will need to conduct a Mental Health Assessment with you. This is a brief report on your medical history and the main issues for which you are seeking Focused Psychological Services .
Under a Mental Health Care Plan, you will receive up to 10 counselling sessions a year (initially 6 sessions with the opportunity to access 4 more after a review) for which you can claim a Medicare rebate.
Your GP will initially authorise 6 counselling / therapy sessions and will review your case once these are completed. They will then decide whether to authorise a further 4 sessions. You will then receive a rebate from Medicare for each session.
For your first counselling session you will need to bring your Mental Health Care Plan.
Director/ Therapist
I am passionate about empowering individuals to fulfil their highest potential. I offer traditional individual talk therapy and mind/body therapies.
For first time bookings: Please contact Paula on: 0401 300 266 to discuss and briefly explore the issues you or a family member maybe facing. From this contact, Paula will provide the options that are available to you and organise a time to suit. Fee structures will be discussed at your initial meeting with Paula. Returning clients: Please contact Paula to arrange your appointment or email for bookings. Please remember: If your are unable to attend your appointment please ensure you contact Paula 24 hours prior to your appointment to cancel. Depending on the fee structure, a missed appointment may incur a fee.
For the first time bookings you can save time in the initial meeting by completing Confidential Client Intake Form.
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