Sydney Psychologist and Psychotherapist

Psychological Services In Sydney – Frequently Asked Questions

How much do you charge for individual counselling sessions?
For individuals, I charge is $185.00 (ex GST) per hour for psychological counselling. (See below for medicare rebates) For my 3- month coaching programme, I charge $2,500 plus GST (upon request). For company referrals, I charge $260 (inc GST) per hour.

Do you do relationship and couples counselling?
Yes. I see couples for relationship counselling for 1.5 hour sessions. The charge is $185.00 per hour (inc GST) per counselling session but I recommend couples sessions are 1.5 hours long.

Can psychological counselling sessions be held on the phone or over the internet?
Counselling sessions can be held on the phone or using skype to accommodate clients who travel. This is also possible when I am out of Sydney. However, I prefer to have seen a client for at least one counselling session in person before working with them over the phone.

Can I apply for Medicare Rebates on my counselling with you? You may be eligible for rebates of $80.20 per session for a limited number of sessions. Check with your GP to see if this applies to you. If yes, I ask you to pay for your sessions in full and then apply for the rebate. I will provide you with a letter to support your application.

What qualifications do you have?

MA Existential Psychotherapy & Counselling,
Post Graduate Diploma Counselling
MSc Occupational Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology

Do you belong to any professional associations?
Clare is a member of the following associations and professional bodies:

NSW Psychologists Registration Board
Australian Psychological Society
British Psychological Society
United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapists
Universities Psychotherapy & Counselling Association (UK)

Where are you located?
My main office is in Sussex Street, Darling Park, Central Sydney 2000. This is located between Market and Druitt Streets. See Sydney Location here.

Are you registered with any Health Insurers?
I am registered with Medibank Private and their associate companies. If your healthcare plan allows for psychological counselling, I can sign the appropriate papers from the provider so you can receive rebates directly.

Do you use CBT?
I use a variety of approaches to get you unstuck. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is used as an effective tool to assist you in changing your thoughts which directly affect your emotions. CBT can be very effective in the treatment of depression when used in conjunction with exploring ways in which your depression has developed.

What other resources can I use?
There are many online sites with a great amount of useful information some are listed below:

SelfhelpMagazine – SelfhelpMagazine is trusted educational site developed by licensed mental health professionals since 1994. There are thousands of articles, a large support community, books and blogs.

www.EasternMedicine.com.au It is important to take care of your physical as well as your psychological health. Complismentary therapy is a powerful tool on your road to good health. It provides an holistic means of understanding how body and mind are intimately connected.