Frequently Asked Questions

  • Gestalt therapy focuses on awareness, presence, and what's happening for you right now, in your thoughts, emotions, and body, rather than analysing problems from a distance. As awareness grows, patterns that once felt fixed often begin to shift, opening up more choice and clarity in how you respond to life.

  • I work with individuals and groups, from the teenage years upwards. I don't work with acute crisis presentations or severe mental health conditions requiring intensive medication support. If that's you, I'm happy to help point you toward more suitable care.

  • Reach out via the contact page. We’ll start with an initial conversation to see whether I'm a good fit for what you're looking for, including whether online or in-person sessions suit you best. From there, I'll book you in.

  • Sessions are $160 per therapy hour (50 mins). Payment details are provided at your first session.

  • Both. In person, I see clients across several consulting rooms; we'll work out what's most convenient based on where you're located. Online sessions are held via Zoom. I will email you a calendar invite and Zoom link.

  • Sessions run for approximately 50 minutes. Frequency varies by person and need: weekly, fortnightly, or monthly are all common, and we'll agree on what suits you.

  • It depends on what you're working on. Some people come for a short block, around 6 to 12 sessions, to work through a specific challenge or build foundational self-awareness. Others stay longer, often 20 to 30+ sessions over 6 to 24 months, when the work involves more complex or longstanding patterns. We'll check in periodically to reflect on progress and decide together what continuing to work together looks like.

  • No. As a psychotherapist, I'm not able to offer Medicare rebates under a Mental Health Care Plan. Sessions are out-of-pocket only. It's worth checking with your private health fund directly, as some funds offer rebates for psychotherapy depending on your level of cover.

    • More than 48 hours' notice: no fee.

    • 24 to 48 hours' notice: 50% of the session fee.

    • Less than 24 hours' notice, or a missed session: full session fee.

  • Yes. What you share stays private, with three exceptions: if there's a risk of harm to you or someone else, if I'm legally required to disclose something, or where I discuss cases anonymously in clinical supervision (standard practice for all therapists, to ensure quality of care).