Frequently Asked Questions
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In Australia, Medicare and/or private health fund rebates are not available for the services of Counsellors.
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If you're dealing with a specific issue like anxiety, stress, grief, or relationship problems, gender identity issues and are seeking a space to discuss and uncover these concerns, a counsellor may be the best choice. A counsellor can provide a supportive environment to talk through problems and offer coping techniques and strategies to help support you.
If you suspect you have a deeper psychological issue, such as depression, anxiety disorders, or phobias that may require a diagnosis or drug treatment, a psychologist might be more appropriate. They can provide a formal diagnosis and offer evidence-based treatments.
The number of Australians seeing a psychologist vs seeing a counsellor is estimated to be the same, with 1 in 10 seeing a psychologist and 1 in 10 seeing a counsellor
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No, we do not provide assessments or diagnosis
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We offer some appointments at a rate reduction for First Nations and LGBTQIA+ people experiencing financial difficulty. Please contact us to find out more.
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We offer telehealth sessions as well as in-person sessions
Our space is located inside of Wellspace psychology in fitzroy. Our treatment rooms are located on the first floor, with 1 flight of stairs required to access
Within the space, there are two toilets which are gender neutral and stocked with deodorant and menstrual products.
The treatment rooms have neutral tones, soft textures, lighting and scents.