What is individual therapy?
Individual therapy is a series of conversations with a registered psychologist, built around goals you set together. Early sessions focus on understanding your situation: what has been happening, what you have already tried and what you would like to be different. From there your psychologist suggests an approach and you agree on a plan.
Our team draws on several evidence-based approaches, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) skills, schema therapy, EMDR and trauma-informed care. The approach is chosen to suit you, and it can change as your needs change.
Who it can help
People come to individual therapy for many reasons. Our psychologists regularly work with:
- Anxiety, panic and ongoing worry
- Low mood and depression
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress
- Obsessive-compulsive symptoms
- Grief, loss and major life changes
- Stress, burnout and work pressure
- Relationship and family difficulties
- Adjusting to a health condition or ongoing pain
- ADHD and autism, using a neuro-affirming approach
How sessions work
A standard session runs for 50 minutes or a little longer. You can attend in person at one of our clinics, or join by secure video from home. How often you come is up to you and your psychologist; many people start weekly or fortnightly and space sessions out as things settle.
What you discuss is confidential, within the limits set by law. Your psychologist will explain those limits at your first appointment.
Fees and funding
With a GP, psychiatrist or paediatrician's mental health care plan, you can claim a Medicare rebate for up to 10 individual sessions each calendar year. You can also attend without a referral and pay privately, or claim through private health extras cover, DVA, WorkCover or your NDIS plan if it includes therapy supports. Current fees are on our fees and rebates page.
How to get started
- Call us on 0410 029 886 or send the short form on this page.
- If you have a mental health care plan, ask your GP to send it to us or bring it to your first visit.
- Complete the online client intake form before your first appointment.
- Meet your psychologist and agree on goals together.
Referring a client or family member? Refer someone for individual therapy.
Prefer to see where we are first? Visit our locations page, or meet our team.