Frequently Asked Questions

Feeling nervous about counselling is completely understandable, especially if it's your first time or you've had difficult experiences with therapy before. 

At perspectives counselling, we understand that trust takes time. You won't be judged, pressured to share painful experiences, or expected to know what to say. 

We will take the time to understand you concerns, answer your questions, and work at a pace that feels manageable for you. 

You don't have to know where to start or face things alone. We are here to help you find your way forward. 

The fee for a therapy session at Perspectives Counselling varies depending on the length of the session and the type of therapy. Please contact us for specific pricing information or view our Session Types page.

Yes. We can organise a telehealth appointment for both Initial and Regular appointments. 

Unfortunately, counselling is not covered by Medicare as it currently stands. 

All of our therapists at Perspectives Counselling hold advanced degrees in mental health fields and have extensive experience in providing therapy services to clients.

Psychologists are registered health practitioners who are qualified to assess and diagnose mental health conditions, deliver evidence-based treatment, and often offer services eligible for Medicare rebates. Psychotherapists typically provide longer-term, in-depth therapeutic support focused on exploring emotional patterns and underlying experiences, but they do not usually conduct formal diagnoses or provide Medicare rebates.

No, however we are happy to work with your GP if further referrals are needed or supplied. 

Abandonment, Addictions, Adoption, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Communication problems, Control issues, Depression, Disability, Disaster relief therapy, Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Foster care, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy, Self-love, Separation, Sexual trauma, Social anxiety and phobia, Veterans, Women’s issues, Workplace issues

The duration of therapy sessions at Perspectives Counselling is typically 60 minutes for individual therapy and 90-120 minutes for couples therapy.