Adolescent Sessions

I understand that working with adolescents requires a unique approach to traditional counselling.  During our sessions I meet with young people in my kitchen rather than my counselling room.  We have the opportunity to cook something such as cookies, cheese puffs, smoothies, hot chocolates and we chat around my breakfast bar while eating together.  I'm also able to cater for dietary requirements.  

I find that this approach helps to build the therapeutic relationship and engages the young person in a way that is less daunting than traditional talk therapy.  

I take client confidentiality seriously and prefer to keep the conversations that I have with young people between them and me.  However, if there are particular reasons that I feel the parents should be aware of the content discussed then I'll let the young person know in advance.  If the young person is at risk of harming themselves or others then the parent will be notified. 

Fees:  

Standard Adolescent Session (50 minutes):  $110 ($130 from 1st December)

Concession Adolescent Session (50 minutes):  $90 ($110 from 1st of December)

The low income concession rate applies to the person who is paying for the session.  Eg. If the parents are covering the cost and have a current health care card or a current pension card then the concession rate will be applied.  If you want to be considered for a concession rate apart from these conditions then please speak to me directly about it.  

Fees are payable on the day and can be paid via tap, cash or an invoice can be sent via email for a direct deposit.