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Counselling

Why attend counselling?

Counselling sessions provide a safe and confidential space where you can work through the issues that are impacting on your life with someone who is experienced, professional, and objective. When you feel stuck or overwhelmed it can be difficult to work out what to do. Having someone who is passionately invested in helping you work through the issues, but not connected to any agenda or outcome (as friends and family often are) can help you find clarity. Our goal is to help you find a way forward by drawing on a range of evidence-based therapeutic frameworks and tools.

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Counselling can help with a variety of issues including:

  • relationship issues,

  • anxiety and depression,

  • burnout

  • trauma,

  • childhood attachment injuries,

  • self-esteem and confidence,

  • LGBTQIA+ identity,

  • navigating neurodiversity,

  • challenges with emotional and sexual intimacy,

  • bullying and harassment, or abuse

  • mental health,

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  • substance abuse or addictive behavior

  • parenting and co-parenting,

  • children and issues they may be experiencing,

  • work/life balance,

  • work performance and career counselling,

  • anger management,

  • coping with change,

  • stress management,

  • family violence,

  • therapeutic services and support for people with a disability,

  • grief and loss

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Delivery Method

Counselling sessions are conducted face to face in a quiet and private room at one of our designated locations (St. Helens, Bicheno, Fingal or St Marys.)  Sessions are 50 to 60 minutes long, though an initial appointment may be up to 15 minutes longer.

 

**Telehealth or telephone sessions can be arranged where face to face counselling is not practical or possible for the client.

Costs involved

 

Costs vary depending on location.

Sessions start at $90 for private individuals and $110 for couples.

Employees of the State government are able to access counselling with Leanne free of charge through their Employee Assistance Program and others, such as NDIS participants, may be able to access support through their funded plan.  Leanne is a registered NDIS provider of therapeutic services.
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The CCSTAS counselling services at St Marys and Fingal are subsidised by the Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House. Clients are encouraged to contribute to counselling costs where they can, but up to 6 sessions can be provided free of charge if necessary.

Please contact us if you wish to discuss fees or your eligibility for any of these programs.

Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: I've never attended counselling before. What should I expect?

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A: Great question! Click here for more information on that.

Q: Are counselling sessions available through a mental health plan?

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A: Unfortunately, we are unable to provide services covered by mental health plans as counsellors are not currently included in the professions covered by Medicare.

Q: Do I need a referral?

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A: You do not need a referral to see a counsellor. Please get in touch if you'd like to make an appointment.

Q: How often should I attend sessions? How many sessions are usually offered?

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A: This is entirely up to you. Some people may want or need help working through a tough decision and only need to attend one session. Others may have more long-term goals and want to maintain momentum over a series of visits. Either way, you are not locked in and you can pause, stop, or restart counselling at any time.

Q: We live in a small town. What if I bump into you at the supermarket or out in public?

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A: If you'd like to, say 'hello'. If not - that's okay, too. Don't worry, it's not rude. We are bound to you by confidentiality and will not approach or bring attention to you with anything more than a friendly and discreet smile (unless you interact with us first!)

Q: Do you accept NDIS?

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A: Counselling & Consulting Services Tasmania is a registered NDIS provider of therapeutic services. Leanne holds a Master of Disability Studies in addition to her counselling qualification and specialises in providing support for people with disability.

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