Therapy
We offer face to face, walk and talk, phone and Telehealth sessions. Get in touch to discuss a format that suits you.
Adults
People look to therapy for lots of different reasons, ranging from temporary challenges life throws at us to longer-term issues and conditions. Whatever your situation and needs, we're here to help.
Couples
When you’ve lost your way, gone off course or you simply need some connection – couples therapy can help. We specialise in helping couples navigate relationship challenges and find a new way forward.
Children & Adolescents
We're passionate about supporting young people's wellbeing, as well as using early intervention, emotional regulation and clinical therapy to help parents navigate their children's challenges.
Seeing a psych is an act of revealing parts of ourselves in a safe and supportive setting. Facing beliefs and ways of thinking helps us gain skills so we can live with less suffering.
- Lynn Jenkins
FAQs
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A mental health treatment plan lets you claim up to 10 individual and 10 group sessions with a mental health professional each calendar year. To start with, your doctor or psychiatrist will refer you for up to 6 sessions at a time. If you need more, they can refer you for further sessions.
The Medicare rebate covers roughly 65% of the cost of each session, leaving you with just 35% out of pocket. The fees vary slightly depending on the psychologist, so for detailed info on costs, we suggest you contact our Client Care team and they'll talk you through the options.
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If you’re using a Mental Health Care Plan, the out-of-pocket cost per session is:
$119.75 for appointments with a Clinical Psychologist, and $116.05 for appointments with a Registered Psychologist.
Appointments are 50 minutes in duration.
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No, a referral isn't required, but if you see a GP before booking, you may be able to get a referral under a Mental Health Care plan, enabling you to access Medicare rebates.
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Not only do we have a large team of psychologists with a wide range of expertise and experience, we also have a dedicated Client Care team who will help you find the right fit. And if you feel your psychologist isn't a great match, no hard feelings – we'll work with you to find one who is.
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Therapy can cover all kinds of things, from short-term challenges in life, relationships, and work, to long-term issues and complicated presentations.
Some common examples include:
Anxiety and depression
Stress
Trauma
Grief and loss
Relationship issues
Anger management
Behaviour management
Sexual, emotional and psychical abuse
Adjustment difficulties
Sexual, emotional & physical abuse
Perinatal & postnatal depression
Developmental disabilities
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Every person's situation, needs and goals are unique, so therapy is always tailored to each unique individual. At Life Matters, we have a dedicated Client Care team who will help guide you prior to your first visit, and your psychologist will discuss your situation and expectations in your first session, so a suitable plan can be tailored to your needs.
Some of our psychologists
Baz
Cindy
Kaine
Kim
