Are my sessions confidential?
Yes. I am bound by the Code of Ethics for the Australian Clinical Psychologists Association. All your information is kept confidential except if there are concerns you may intend to harm yourself or others, or your records are subpoenaed by the courts. These occasions are rare and you would be kept informed of any requirement to disclose information.
How are my details kept private?
Records are kept in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Amended 2000). Your file is stored in a locked filing cabinet in a locked room and destroyed after seven years.
How long is an appointment?
Individual sessions are for 50 minutes.
What is the cost of an appointment?
$250 for individuals and $300 for couples.
How can I pay for my appointment?
You can pay with EFTPOS, cash or cheque. Payment is required at the time of the appointment.
When are you available for appointments?
I take appointments from Tuesday through Friday.
What if I can’t make my appointment or if I need to cancel it?
Please give 24 hours notice of a cancellation or if you need to reschedule or you may be charged the full fee. It is understandable that emergencies do happen and this will be taken into consideration. What is important is your level of commitment to making change happen by attending your session. Cancelling or not turning up for your appointment may indicate your level of commitment.
How often should I attend?
Everyone has different needs, so the length of therapy is something you decide as the process unfolds. Some issues are open to relatively brief treatments, at other times clients may decide they would like to take longer.
I recommend clients come weekly initially and then fortnightly. When sessions are spaced out monthly or three weekly, each session can feel as if you are beginning over each time you attend.
Are my sessions covered by the Medicare rebate?
You may be entitled to a rebate from Medicare, the best way to find out what might be available to you is to contact your General Practitioner or Medicare directly.
I’ve started coming see you and want to bring my partner along?
From time to time it can be a good idea for your partner to join us. This is not couples therapy but a way of helping your partner understand what you are going through and to find ways you can support each other.
Contact me:
I practice at 56 Comber Street, Paddington. You can call me on 0405 394 202 or email me here.
