services

counselling services

I provide relationship counselling for individuals and couples in-person and by appointment, at either of my two offices in the heart of the Sydney CBD and Newtown, in the Inner West.

individual counselling

I have extensive experience and training in many areas of the counselling field, however my speciality is working with individuals that are experiencing relationship pain.

couples counselling

I work with couples that are experiencing negative and destructive patterns of relating and help them develop the skills for forming and maintaining healthy and loving relationships.

couples workshops

I  facilitate one-day couples workshops with my experienced colleague and Gestalt practitioner Irene Dungey in Sydney. The title of the workshop is called “Love and Relationships in the 21st Century: Can They Survive?”

Please visit the couples workshops page for more information. You can register for a Sydney couples workshop by clicking here.

telephone counselling

If you are unable to see me in-person at one of my offices due to distance or disability, I offer telephone counselling. If you would like to arrange telephone counselling, please book with my online appointment book or contact me to discuss your requirements. I accept PayPal for telephone counselling sessions. For more information on how telephone counselling works please read the FAQ.

length of sessions

I meet with individuals and couples according to your unique goals and needs. Together we decide what is best for you and your schedule.

• initial sessions

All initial consultations are 90 minutes long. This is so I can gain a full understanding of your needs and provide a thorough and extensive assessment. In the initial session you will experience how I work and have a strong sense of how we can work together. You may feel hopeful and a sense of relief because you have taken the first step in creating the relationship that you desire. Clients often report that they experience new awareness and insights from this initial session.

• subsequent sessions

For individuals, subsequent sessions are 60 minutes. For couples, sessions are generally 60 minutes, and occasionally we arrange 90-minute sessions, depending on your needs.

I recommend that couples that are in relationship crisis commit to six sessions before they decide to end the therapy or the relationship. I have found this approach extremely valuable for couples that are close to ending their relationship as it gives you the time explore what changes are possible to improve the quality of your relationship.

length of therapy

This of course is a very difficult question to answer because every client is different and has unique needs. The length of therapy can depend on a number of factors, which may include the type of issue, the length of time that negative patterns have been ingrained and the willingness and motivation you have to change.

On average, clients can tend to have between 8-20 sessions. Some research suggests that it can take 3-4 months to start to experience long-lasting change, however many clients report that they notice changes after only a few sessions. Some clients may need medium to longer term therapy, which may last longer than a year.

Together we determine how often you will attend, based on your needs and schedule, which may be weekly, fortnightly or monthly. In my experience, the clients that have the most positive outcomes from therapy attend weekly, or schedule and attend sessions on a regular basis.

office locations

Sydney Central Business District Counselling Office:

Ashington Court, Suite 507, Level 5, 147 King St, Sydney 2000

• Between Pitt and Castlereagh Streets

• Directly opposite the MLC centre; entrance next to the Louis Vuitton store

• Minutes from Martin Place, Town Hall and Wynyard train stations.

• Parking is available at the MLC centre

Newtown, Inner West Counselling Office:

Wells St, Newtown, 2042

• 5 minute walk from St Peters station or 10 minutes from Newtown station

• Ample free street parking

Click here to view location maps of my offices

office hours

I see clients Monday through Friday from 9.00 am to 6 pm with some appointments after 6pm. I am flexible in scheduling to meet your needs.

fee

Please enquire by phone or book an appointment online to view my current fee schedule. I offer a 10% discount for 6 sessions booked ahead and pre-paid. This option may be chosen at anytime in our work together. Please note 24 hours notice is required for cancellation or changes, or a cancellation fee will apply.

payment

I accept VISA, Mastercard, Eftpos or cash. Electronic funds bank transfer is also available if arranged in advance.

Relationship counselling for individuals or couples may be the best investment you make in your lifetime.

Are you ready to move out of relationship pain?

If so, please call me today at  0412 241 410 or email me to set up a FREE, confidential 10-minute phone consultation with myself.

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