Frequently Asked Questions

It is natural to feel anxious about something new. Thank you for taking the first step. If something is keeping you up at night, interfering with your  relational well being, causing worries that go beyond the usual "low moments" and you are finding it hard to bounce back, it will benefit from sharing it in a safe contained space with a professional so it is all welcome. I will aim to direct you in the right direction.  I invite you to hand the worry about the session to me. The session begins with a greeting at the waiting area, then we settle into a room and I guide the session in gentle but clear way

It starts with an individual intake session for each partner. offered face to face in leafy Eltham, or you will be sent a telehealth link to click on and join from the comfort of a confidential space . You will be booking the "individual intake" from the list of services for this session. When both intakes have been completed, if suitable, we will then book 3-4 fortnightly/weekly sessions, dependent on your needs and my availability at the time to begin our work to unpack concerns, learn new ways to communicate and find order in the chaos that you allow me to navigate alongside you. Usually, couples start seeing improvements within the first 2-3 sessions of couples work. You are most welcome to engage for as long as you want, can disengage and re-engage as and when needed. It is case dependent and you are most welcome to ask questions in the intake process, or during our free 15 mins discovery call.

It starts with an individual intake session for each person within the family to assess suitability, risks, and additonal supports required to set you up for success. These are offered face to face in leafy Eltham in Victoria. For online appointments, you will be sent a telehealth link to click on and join from the comfort of a confidential space . You will be booking the "individual intake" from the list of services for this session. When all intakes have been completed, if suitable, we will then book 3-4 fortnightly/weekly sessions, dependent on your needs and my availability . Pls note, that in some cases individual therapy might need to precede family work. You will be clearly guided through the rationale of it, after the intakes are completed.  You are most welcome to ask questions in the intake process, or during our free 15 mins discovery call.

A typical counseling session at Attuned Counselling lasts for 50 minutes, although some sessions may be longer or shorter depending on your needs and preferences.

The cost of a counseling session at Attuned Counselling varies based on the type of service you require.  Pls refer to the fees page.

We do not offer medicare rebates. You do not need a mental health care plan and can self refer.

Your sessions can be funded via Victim services ,Work cover  or Redress  Support if you have these approved. Get in touch with your approved application details and let's discuss more. I am here to support you with your questions, if any.

Attuned Counselling counselors can help with a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief and loss, trauma, family support, family transitions, work related chronic stress. Reach out for a 15 min consult to discuss more.

Yes. Please ensure you have a private, confidential  and uninterrupted space to yourself for session. A reliable internet is a pre requisite. You must not take these sessions in a public space, because it does not provide you a conducive environment to go into deeper work that we will need to do. 

 My clinic is based in the beautiful leafy suburb of Eltham in Melbourne. There are a few rooms to choose from. It is accessible, on the ground floor, has no stairs, private and cosy. Once you arrive, I will come get you from the waiting room and we will walk together to the rooms. The process is well considered keeping the additional support needs.

 It is recommended to discuss this when your partner is open to the suggestion as a mutual goal. You are most welcomed to book an individual session to explore case specific details on how to approach it safely. Even if your partner does not want to engage in couples counselling, you can still benefit from having a relationship specific individual counselling.