Counselling & Psychotherapy

Welcome to Counselling & Psychotherapy, located at 1227 Malvern Road in Malvern, Australia. As an establishment specializing in health and well-being, we are a point of interest for those seeking professional therapeutic services.

At Counselling & Psychotherapy, we understand that not everyone can attend face-to-face sessions or may reside outside of Melbourne. That's why we offer online therapy, providing flexibility and accessibility for those unable to physically come to our location.

Your first session with us will involve developing an understanding of your problems and discussing what you hope to achieve from our sessions. Our experienced therapists will assess your needs and guide you through therapy length and treatment options.

Our standard sessions are 55 minutes long, allowing ample time to discuss your concerns, treatment plans, and progress. If you require longer sessions, please discuss this with your therapist, and we can accommodate your needs.

The number of sessions required varies depending on the nature and extent of the issues you are seeking assistance for. During your first session, we can make plans to review your progress after a set number of sessions, ensuring that we are on track towards your goals.

We prioritize the mental health of children, adolescents, and adults who have been assessed by a GP, paediatrician, or psychiatrist as having mental health issues. These individuals are eligible for receiving Medicare rebates. However, please note that couple and family therapy are not approved treatments under Medicare. With a Mental Health Care Plan referral by a GP, you will receive a Medicare rebate of $77.80.

To access the Medicare rebate, we recommend making an extended appointment with your GP and asking for a Mental Health Care Plan. During this appointment, discuss your reasons for seeking therapy. Your GP will assess your eligibility and create the Mental Health Care Plan, providing you with a referral letter to the therapist of your choice.

At Counselling & Psychotherapy, we offer a range of effective therapeutic approaches to address various mental health concerns. Some of our methodologies include:

- EMDR therapy: A psychotherapy that helps individuals heal from symptoms and emotional distress caused by disturbing life experiences. EMDR therapy has shown to bring quick relief and is now recognized by Medicare.

- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Based on the interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, and actions, CBT helps individuals break down problems, identify core beliefs, and promote positive thinking.

- Attachment Focused Therapy: This approach helps individuals identify and address learned behaviors and interpersonal relationships related to early attachment experiences.

- IFS (Internal Family Systems): An evidence-based practice that treats a range of mental health conditions by restoring extreme and wounded parts of a person's inner world, promoting a healthy internal system coordinated by the Self.

- Schema therapy: Aims to help individuals understand and change long-term life patterns by identifying maladaptive schemas, coping styles, and modes, and confronting and challenging them.

- Psychodynamic psychotherapy: Focuses on understanding the underlying causes of mental and emotional processes by exploring past experiences and the unconscious. This treatment aims to bring self-awareness and understanding to present behavior.

- Mindfulness-based approaches: Integrating mindfulness meditative practices with psychological strategies to bring attention to present moment experiences.

At Counselling & Psychotherapy, we are committed to providing professional and effective therapeutic services to support your mental well-being. Whether you require online therapy or face-to-face sessions, our experienced therapists are here to help you on your journey towards healing and personal growth.