I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a registered provider with Medicare. I have a range of experience in providing psychological therapeutic interventions to children and adults. I am located in the growing estate of Laurimar which is situated in Doreen. Doreen is located 36km north east of Melbourne CBD and 10-20 mins from Whittlesea, Wallan, Greensborough, Hurstbridge and Epping.
I provide individual counselling to adults and children. I also work with parents assisting them to develop strategies to manage their children's difficult behaviours. My special interest is dyadic work-that is parent/child relationship work.
I have a range of experience in working with people who have mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, self harming behaviours and suicidal ideations, schizophrenia, psychosis and personality disorders. I have experience in working with adults who have drug and alcohol addiction issues. I also have a breadth of experience in child psychiatry with 2 years experience in a rural CAMHS service. Whilst in this clinical setting I worked with children/adolescents who had severe and complex mental health issues and children on the Autism Spectrum. My work at CAMHS involved individual therapy, parent work, family work and group work; I also worked closely with schools in the area.
My primary therapy modality is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; however, I also use a combination of Narrative Therapy, Supportive Psychotherapy and Motivational Interviewing. I also have a special interest in attachment and attachment relationships.
In order to claim a significant rebate through Medicare a Referral/GP Mental Health Plan is required from your GP, Paediatrician or Psychiatrist, this will entitle you to 12 sessions.
I also offer counselling services through Access to Allied Psychological Services (ATAPS)-this is a fully funded program, with no gap to pay-eligibility criteria applies.
Wednesdays and Thursday
9:30 AM-6:30 PM
Other days upon request
Fees
Without GP referral/Mental Health Plan -$110 per session (50 mins)
With GP/Mental Health Plan-Medicare rebate $70 per session (50 mins)