Therapy

Availability

My books are currently open to new clients. Please read the information below then book a free discovery call to learn more.

Services

  • A core focus of my work at Collingwood Yards is supporting the mental health and wellbeing of artists, drawing on my experience counselling staff and students at the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music.

  • I’m a proud member of the LGBTIQA+ community and offer mental health care that is affirming of people’s diverse genders, sexualities, neurotypes, and relationships.

  • I have substantial experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and am committed to ongoing learning in culturally safe and responsive mental health care.

  • I offer focused courses of trauma psychotherapy for the treatment of PTSD and other mental health or wellbeing concerns that have unresolved events or attachment wounds at their origin.

  • I also offer therapy sessions for mental health professionals and trainees seeking support for their professional development, personal healing, or acute or unresolved experiences arising in response to their clinical practice.

Therapeutic Approach

My treatment philosophy is informed by extensive training in Deep Brain Reorienting and other body-centred approaches that honour our inherent capacity for healing and wellbeing.

Deep Brain Reorienting

Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) is a neuroscientifically guided mind-body treatment for trauma-related conditions, developed by Dr Frank Corrigan.

Embedded within an attuned therapeutic relationship, it offers a gentle and effective approach for the healing of emotional shock, attachment wounding, and other adverse experiences.

  • DBR has demonstrated a strong effect size with minimal dropouts in the preliminary findings of an ongoing randomised controlled trial for the treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (Kearney et al., 2023).

    It can also be used when clinically indicated for other types of mental health or wellbeing concerns, if events or attachment wounds appear to be responsible for the symptoms.

  • DBR is generally well tolerated by clients because it allows them to process and heal from traumatic experiences without needing to talk about what happened. And its structured sequence helps to minimise the risk of overwhelming distress during the session.

  • I completed DBR Levels 1 to 3 across 2021 and 2022 plus an additional experiential group with Frank from 2021 to 2024.

    I’ve also served as a senior assistant in several online and in-person trainings with Frank and Dr Andy Harkin since 2022, supporting my development as a DBR consultant.

    I'm currently attending a monthly DBR practitioner consultation group with Frank, as well as regular consultation-of-consultation sessions with Frank and other Australian DBR consultants.

  • To learn more, explore the DBR website or watch this interview with Dr Frank Corrigan.

Locations & Times

  • My private practice is based within a wellbeing and movement studio that my partner and I are setting up in Collingwood Yards arts precinct.

    Located on Level 2 of the Perry Street Building, the studio is a bright and open space (60 square metres), embedded within a community of artists and independent arts organisations.

    Collingwood Yards, Studio 1
    Unit 203 30 Perry St
    Collingwood VIC 3053

    Open by appointment.

  • Online and in-person appointments are offered at Collingwood Yards on Monday afternoon, Tuesday morning, and all day on Wednesday and Thursday.

    I also offer additional online appointment times through my Remote Clinic on Tuesday afternoon and Friday.

    Usual appointment times are 9am, 10.15am, 11.45am, 2pm, and 3.30pm (as well as 4.45pm on Mondays).

    Appointments run for 50-minutes, followed by 10 minutes for appointment-related administration.

  • Appointments outside of business hours can be arranged for performing arts students, to accommodate their intensive coursework schedules.

    Contact me for details.

  • Plan your visit to Collingwood Yards by reading these Visitor and Accessibility guides.

  • A comprehensive guide to online appointments is available here.

FAQ & Terms

Fees & Payment

Fees for self-funded clients are offered on a sliding scale, with Tier 1 reflecting the rate suggested by the Australian Psychological Society for a standard 50-minute appointment.

  • Fee: $311

    Medicare benefit: $141.85 rebate

    Out-of-pocket cost: $169.15

    Tier 1 is intended for people who are financially well-resourced or on a relatively high income.

  • Fee: $268.71

    Medicare benefit: $141.85 rebate

    Out-of-pocket cost: $126.86

    Tier 2 is intended for people on lower incomes, who are unable to afford Tier 1.

  • Fee: $226.43

    Medicare benefit: $141.85 rebate

    Out-of-pocket cost: $84.58

    Tier 3 is intended for full-time students and holders of a concession or health care card.

  • A further reduced rate is available for First Nations people, and local fine arts and music students who are unable to afford Tier 3. Please contact me for details.

  • Tier 1 is the fee for a standard 50-minute consultation recommended by the Australian Psychological Society, and would be the amount to pay if you are financially well-resourced or on a relatively high income.

    Tier 2 is offered to people on lower incomes, and Tier 3 is for full-time students and holders of a Health Care Card.

    If you can afford to pay a higher tier, please do so, as this supports the financial viability of my practice while enabling me to continue to offer more accessible rates to those who need it.

  • Please let me know if your financial circumstances change, and we can adjust your fee tier up or down accordingly.

  • Fees are payable by card and processed online at the end of your appointment.

  • Fees are subject to change, and are usually adjusted at the start of each financial year in line with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Medicare Benefits Schedule.

Medicare & Insurance

  • You need to be referred by your GP or psychiatrist to access rebates through Medicare or your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

    Your GP will determine your eligibility and complete a Mental Health Treatment Plan with you to support the referral.

    Please email (or arrange for your GP to email) a copy of your referral documents to me ahead of your appointment.

  • You can access up to 10 sessions per calendar year when clinically indicated under your Mental Health Treatment Plan.

  • The Medicare benefit amount is currently $141.85.

    The OSHC amount varies between insurers. Allianz and Medibank match the Medicare benefit amount, while Bupa provides a higher rebate of $166.85, which reduces the Tier 3 out-of-pocket cost to $59.58. Contact your insurer for specific details.

  • This will depend on your coverage. Please check with your insurer and let me know if you will be submitting a claim to them so that I can use the appropriate item number on your invoice.

  • After payment of the consultation fee, I can submit the Medicare patient claim on your behalf. You will need to submit OSHC or private health insurance claims directly to your insurer.

Third Party Funding

  • Yes, I'm a member of the Australian Defence Force Health Services provider network, and also consider referrals through other third party funders who cover Deep Brain Reorienting and pay at or above my standard rates.

Bookings & Cancellations

  • Begin by scheduling a new client discovery phone or video call in the online booking system below.

    This free 15 minute call provides an opportunity for us to say hello, discuss the service you're interested in, and answer any questions you might have.

    If it feels like a good fit and you would like to proceed, we can then book an initial appointment from there.

  • Please aim to provide at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel an appointment.

    A service fee of 25% of the consultation fee plus GST applies to non-attendance and cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice.

  • To cancel an appointment, please click the link in your booking confirmation email then re-book online when you’re ready.

  • Return appointments can be booked at the end of each appointment or through the Appointments page of my website.

    I can also pencil in a regular appointment time if you prefer consistent scheduling.

Assessment & Documentation

  • I generally don't offer comprehensive assessments or report writing services, such as those required for DSP, NDIS, medicolegal matters, or Autism, ADHD, or learning difference diagnoses.

  • Yes, I'm happy to provide brief supporting documents for established clients as part of their ongoing psychotherapy.

Preparing for Your Appointment

  • Your initial appointment booking confirmation email will contain a link to an online new client registration form. Please complete this ahead of your appointment to help me prepare.

    Please also email (or ask your GP to email) me a copy of your referral documents.

  • Plan your visit to Collingwood Yards by reading these Visitor and Accessibility guides.

    My studio address and directions are detailed on the Contact page of my website.

    Wear comfortable clothing that supports movement, and shoes that you can easily remove when entering the studio.

  • There’s no reception or waiting area within the studio, so please arrive on time rather than early.

    Collingwood Yards has a range of cafes, galleries, shops, and outdoor seating options that you can enjoy before or after your appointment.

  • Please refer to the Collingwood Yards Visitor Guide for information about parking.

    Parking can be limited, so please plan ahead.

  • A comprehensive guide to online appointments is available here.

    Call me on my office mobile if you have any difficulties logging into the call.

  • Appointments run for 50-minutes, followed by 10 minutes for appointment-related administration.

    Note that I don’t offer 90-minute appointments.

Privacy and Confidentiality

  • As a health practitioner, I'm required to collect and manage a range of personal and sensitive information in the course of providing psychological services to my clients and consultees.

    My privacy policy can be accessed here or in the footer of my website, and covers the following items:

    • The kind of personal information that I collect and hold.

    • How your personal information is collected.

    • Where your personal information is held

    • How it is used.

    • How long it is held for.

    • Who has access to your personal information.

    • Circumstances in which it may be disclosed.

    • How you can requests access to and correction of your personal information.

    • What to do if you have any concerns or complaints regarding the management of your personal information.

Discovery Call Bookings

Current client? Book here