Psychotherapy

Helping you to find solid ground and heal from acute or unresolved experiences that are impacting your mental health, wellbeing, or creative process.

Availability

My books and waitlist are currently at full capacity and closed to new clients. Bookings remain open for current and former clients.

Online appointments are generally reserved for clients living in Australia.

Core Focus

  • A core focus of my work at Collingwood Yards is supporting the mental health and wellbeing of local artists, drawing on my experience counselling staff and students at the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

  • I’m a proud member of Melbourne’s LGBTIQA+ community and offer trauma psychotherapy that is affirming of people’s diverse genders, sexualities, neurotypes, and relationships.

  • I have substantial experience providing trauma-informed care to clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, and am committed to ongoing learning in culturally safe and responsive practice.

Treatment Approach

My treatment philosophy is centred within a Deep Brain Reorienting approach, integrating relational and sensory-based practices drawn from somatic psychotherapy and movement education.

To learn more about DBR, watch this interview with Dr Frank Corrigan or explore clinical research on DBR and other mind-body treatments for trauma-related conditions being conducted by Dr Ruth Lanius and her team at Western University in Canada.

Locations & Times

  • Collingwood Yards, Studio 1 (Somatic Arts)
    Unit 203 30 Perry St
    Collingwood VIC 3053

    Open by appointment.

    Located on Level 2 of the Perry Street Building, the studio is a bright and open space (60 square metres), embedded within a community of artists and independent arts organisations.

  • Online and in-person appointments are offered at Collingwood Yards on Mondays to Thursdays.

    Additional online appointments are offered through my Remote Clinic on Fridays and other occasional weekdays.

    Appointments run for 50 minutes and are scheduled at various times across the week (7.30am, 9am, 10.15am, 11.45am, 2pm, 3.30pm, and 5pm).

  • Plan your visit to Collingwood Yards by reading these Visitor and Accessibility guides.

    On-site parking is restricted to a single accessible parking bay located near the 35C Johnston Street vehicle entrance, available for use by holders of a disability parking permit. Contact me ahead of your appointment to obtain the gate code.

  • A comprehensive guide to online appointments is available here.

FAQ & Terms

Fees & Payment

Fees for self-funded clients are offered on a sliding scale, with Tier 1 reflecting the rate suggested by the Australian Psychological Society for a standard 50-minute appointment.

  • Fee: $318

    Medicare benefit: $145.25 rebate

    Out-of-pocket cost: $172.75

    Tier 1 is intended for people who are financially well-resourced or on a relatively high income.

  • Fee: $275

    Medicare benefit: $145.25 rebate

    Out-of-pocket cost: $129.75

    Tier 2 is intended for people on mid incomes who are unable to afford Tier 1.

  • Fee: $232

    Medicare benefit: $145.25 rebate

    Out-of-pocket cost: $86.75

    Tier 3 is a further reduced rate intended for full-time students, holders of a Health Care card, and other clients on lower incomes who are unable to afford Tier 2.

  • Fee tiers are self-determined based on your income level and consideration of your personal circumstances.

    If you can afford to pay a higher tier, please do so, as this supports the financial viability of my practice while enabling me to continue offering more accessible rates to those who need them.

  • Please let me know if your financial circumstances change, and we can adjust your fee tier up or down accordingly.

  • Fees are payable by card and processed online at the end of your appointment.

  • Fees are subject to change, and are usually adjusted at the start of each financial year in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Medicare Benefits Schedule.

Medicare & Insurance

  • You need to be referred by your GP or psychiatrist to access rebates through Medicare, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), or Overseas Visitor Health (OVHC).

    Your referring doctor will determine your eligibility and complete a Mental Health Treatment Plan to support the referral.

    Please email (or arrange for your doctor to email) a copy of your referral documents to me ahead of your appointment.

  • You can access up to 10 sessions per calendar year when clinically indicated under your Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP).

    Referrals come in blocks of four to six sessions. You need to attend a consultation with your doctor and have your MHTP reviewed between each re-referral.

    Note that a benefit for a GP MHTP Review service will not be paid more than once in a three-month period, or within four weeks following a claim for an initial GP MHTP service.

  • The Medicare benefit amount is currently $145.25.

    OSHC and OVHC rebate amounts varies between insurers. Allianz and Medibank match the Medicare benefit amount, while Bupa provides a higher rebate of $170.85, which reduces the Tier 3 out-of-pocket cost to $61.15. Contact your insurer for specific details.

  • If your private health insurance covers psychological therapy, you may be able to claim additional rebates on sessions that are not covered by Medicare.

    Please let me know if you intend to claim a sessions through your private health insurer so that I can use the appropriate item number on your invoice.

  • After payment of the consultation fee, I can submit a Medicare patient claim on your behalf.

    You will need to submit any OSHC, OVHC, and other private health insurance claims directly to your insurer.

Third Party Funders

  • Yes, I’m a member of the Bupa Australian Defence Force Health Services Provider Network and welcome referrals for Deep Brain Reorienting trauma psychotherapy.

  • Yes, I consider new referrals from other third party funders on a case-by-case basis if they cover Deep Brain Reorienting and pay at or above my fee schedule.

Bookings & Cancellations

  • Begin by scheduling a new client discovery phone or video call.

    This free 15 minute call provides an opportunity for us to say hello, discuss the service you're interested in, and answer any questions you might have.

    If it feels like a good fit and you would like to proceed, we can then book an initial appointment from there.

  • Please aim to provide at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel an appointment.

    A service fee of 25% of the consultation fee plus GST applies to non-attendance and cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice.

  • To cancel an appointment, please click the link in your booking confirmation email then re-book online when you’re ready.

  • Return appointments can be booked at the end of each appointment or through my website.

    I can also reserve a recurring weekly, fortnightly, or monthly appointment time for you if you prefer consistent scheduling.

Assessment & Documentation

  • I generally don't offer comprehensive assessments or report writing services, such as those required for DSP, NDIS, medicolegal matters, or Autism, ADHD, or learning difference diagnoses.

  • Yes, I'm happy to provide brief supporting documents for established clients as part of their ongoing psychotherapy.

Preparing for Your Appointment

  • Your initial appointment booking confirmation email will contain a link to an online new client registration form. Please complete this ahead of your appointment to help me prepare.

    Please also email (or ask your GP to email) me a copy of your referral documents.

  • Plan your visit to Collingwood Yards by reading these Visitor and Accessibility guides.

    My studio address and directions are detailed on the Contact page of my website.

    Wear comfortable clothing that supports movement, and shoes that you can easily remove when entering the studio.

  • There’s no reception or waiting area within the studio, so please arrive on time rather than early.

    Collingwood Yards has a range of cafes, galleries, shops, and outdoor seating options that you can enjoy before or after your appointment.

  • On-site parking is restricted to a single accessible parking bay located in the 35C Johnston Street vehicle entrance, available for use by holders of an Accessible Parking Permit. Contact me ahead of your appointment to obtain the gate code.

    Information about off-site parking is available in the Visitor Guide. Parking can be limited so please plan ahead.

  • A comprehensive guide to online appointments is available here.

    Call me on my office mobile if you have any difficulties logging into the call.

  • Appointments run for 50-minutes, followed by 10 minutes for appointment-related administration.

    Note that I don’t offer 90-minute appointments.

Privacy & Confidentiality

  • As a health practitioner, I'm required to collect and manage a range of personal and sensitive information in the course of providing psychological services to my clients and consultees.

    My privacy policy can be accessed here or in the footer of my website, and covers the following items:

    • The kind of personal information that I collect and hold.

    • How your personal information is collected.

    • Where your personal information is held

    • How it is used.

    • How long it is held for.

    • Who has access to your personal information.

    • Circumstances in which it may be disclosed.

    • How you can requests access to and correction of your personal information.

    • What to do if you have any concerns or complaints regarding the management of your personal information.