New Couples
Couples Counselling begins with three assessment session, consisting of;
- Your first session together.
- (Online questionnaires at home).
- An individual session for each of you.
- The third session is a 'feedback' session; information for you about what relationships need to thrive; and your strengths and challenges.
- Fourth session; communication skills.
- Ongoing sessions - therapeutic work, this is where the counselling really begins (content adapted for each couple).
How To Book
- Please book online (follow the link in the heading menu), call me directly on 0403 622 700 or email me at info@riverfern.au.
- A deposit of 50% of the session fee is required for your first session. A cancellation policy is in place requiring this amount if you cancel in up to 48 hours before your appointment.
Duration Of Sessions
- All couples sessions are a minimum of 1.5 hours.
Fees
- Sessions are $240 (incl. GST) for 1.5 hours - additional $85 (incl. GST) per 30mins after that
- The online questionnaires are US$39 (approx. AUD$65), per couple
- The individual sessions during the assessment phase are 1.5 hours long at $200 (incl. GST) each
- *An additional $25 (incl. GST) will be charged for online sessions
Frequency Of Sessions
- Weekly sessions to start with is highly recommended.
- When the time is right, we go to fortnightly, then monthly until eventually you are ready to finish counselling.
- Expect that somewhere around 15-20 sessions is needed for therapeutic work, and perhaps more will be needed depending on your unique situation.
Returning Couples
After a stint of counselling has finished you may find it beneficial to return for a six-monthly checkup to ensure skills learnt, positive habits and behaviours continue, and to process any issues that may have developed.
Individuals
- Short-term (4-6 sessions): Depending on what issues you would like to discuss or decisions you are facing, that can give you what you need at that time in your life.
- Longer-term (open ended, 6 sessions +): Some people are looking to answer deeper held questions in which a commitment to the therapy process is recommended. Greater depth and understanding of yourself leads to deeper and more permanent changes within you, and a healthier connection to yourself, others and the world.
Fees:
- 1 hour $155 (incl. GST)
- 1.5 hours $230 (incl. GST)
- A deposit of 50% of the session fee is to be paid upon booking your first session. A cancellation policy is in place requiring this amount be retained if you cancel in the proceeding 48 hours of your appointment.
- *An additional $25 (incl. GST) will be charged for online sessions
In Person Appointments
Located in Monkland, just 5 mins from the center of Gympie.
An airconditioned, comfortable, dedicated counselling space located in quiet and private residence.
You will have access to a bathroom, and tea and coffee making facilities.
*There is no wheelchair access to the residence. Please contact me to discuss wheelchair accessible options including online session options.
Online Counselling
Online Appointments Available
If you require video counselling please let me know upon booking so that I can provide a link for the session ahead of time.
*An additional $25 (incl. GST) will be charged on top of regular session fees for online sessions.