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This practice no longer supports face-2-face appointments and has transitioned to an online model of support for the past 2.5 yrs. All sessions are conducted via a secure Zoom platform. This has enabled the boundaries of support to expand and extend to include international clients from countries such as the USA and Austria. The absence of face-2-face appointments does not negatively impact the efficacy of brainspotting or talk therapies. The ability to access counselling support in the comfort of a clients' home enables them to feel more relaxed in the process, saves on travel time, fuel costs, and increases the capacity to incorporate sessions at more convenient times of their day.

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See Blog post: THE PROS & CONS OF ZOOM COUNSELLING - HERE

Flexible appointment times:

Mon-Frid. 9am-9pm

Sat. 9am-9pm

Sun. 3pm-9pm

Same day response guaranteed!

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**Book in for a 15 min phone Meet & Greet session. HERE

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Dr Astrid Staley has a doctorate in Suicide Studies, registered and endorsed by the following REGISTRATION BODIES: Brainspotting Practitioner (Brainspotting AustralAsia); Neuro Change Practitioner (NCP); ACA L3 Counsellor; ACA Clinical Supervisor; National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM); International Organisation of Professional Life Coaches. 

For an overview of EDUCATION please see SERVICES page - HERE

This practice incorporates a variety of counselling modalities and takes a trauma-informed approach to all counselling. For an overview as to the areas of focus and expertise in counselling, please refer to:

HOME - HERE

BRAINSPOTTING - HERE

ADHD COACHING/COUNSELLING - HERE

EATING DISORDER RECOVERY COACHING/COUNSELLING SUPPORT - HERE

NEURO CHANGE COACHING PROGRAM - HERE

RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING - HERE

CLINICAL SUPERVISION - HERE

This practice supports clients from the age of 16 years and does not discriminate against gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or religious persuasion. The counselling space offers a neutral, non-judgmental safe space for clients to explore their concerns and supports their journey of recovery from trauma. Counselling with a Christian or non-Christian focus are offered in response to client preferences. 

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Please Note: This practice is unable to offer counselling or brainspotting support to fellow clinicians and limits engagement with counselling professionals to supervision. This service provides 1:1 supervision and finds this to be the most effective way to best support supervisees and their clients. Groups are offered according to demand. 

Payments for counselling or supervision sessions are completed a minimum of 7 days in advance of the session to secure the appointment.. All Fees inclusive of GST.

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Provision of Services to WorkSafe Victoria Injured Workers: Billed to Worksafe Victoria

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Counselling Fees:

1hr = $140

1.5hr = $195

Couples Fees:

1hr = $190

1.5hr = $245

Coaching Fees:

1hr = $160

1:1 Supervision Fees: 

1hr = $95

Group Supervision Fees: 

2hrs - $60 per person

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A reduced fee is offered for counselling packages to assist with out of pocket expenses.  Insurance Rebates available.

This service does not offer one-off sessions. Minimum counselling package available is                6-sessions. Supervision is offered as single sessions or groups as per demand.

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Packages: A FEE SCHEDULE document that outlines fees associated with counselling, supervision or coaching packages is issued following an initial 15 minute meet and greet phone chat once you have decided if this is the right space for you. 

Phone support of 15 minutes between sessions is included in all counselling, coaching & supervision packages.

Payment via bank transfer. All Fees are in AU$ for Australian & International clients & include GST with no additional hidden costs. No personal information is sold onto any third party. 

It is impossible to determine how many sessions a person will require. Some clients have experienced substantive shifts in as little as four sessions and other clients have needed more sessions. The number of sessions depend on the issue(s) and the layers of trauma that are attached to it.

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Generally speaking, most clients have one counselling session each week, for four - six weeks. After this, we review their progress and determine if there are still issues that require support. The client may not require any further sessions or choose to do another 4-sessions, and continue weekly, or space sessions fortnightly. It is unrealistic to expect one session to heal historical layers of trauma.

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The main difference between 1hr sessions and 1.5hr sessions, is that 1.5hr sessions allow for more processing time. Brainspotting is a gentle, though potent modality. The brain has an inherent capacity to heal itself and we provide a therapeutic space for healing to occur. The client remains in control of the process at all times enabling them to experience a high degree of safety. 

I am committed to graduating clients from therapy, not making them dependant. The goal is to move clients into a place of optimal functioning so they can live their best life NOW!

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Please see CLIENT TESTIMONY - HERE

Currently this service does not offer Mental Health Plan subsidies. 

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This service supports NDIS Plan Managed & Self-Managed clients.

Provision of Services to WorkSafe Victoria Injured Workers: Billed to Worksafe Victoria

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Available Counselling Insurance Rebates:

Medibank; ahm; Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) - Teachers Health Union / Police Health Fund / St Luke’s Health / Phoenix Health / Emergency Services Health & BUPA

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The ACA counselling registration body has been working in Victoria to get Registered Counsellors and Psychotherapists added to the list of Mental Health Practitioners. The result is that the definition of a Mental Health Practitioner has now expanded to include Registered Counsellors. Substantive changes will come into effect in September 2023, and this will undoubtedly  open up opportunities for counsellor Mental Health Plan gap payment reimbursement. 

Due to the high demand for appointments, sessions unattended or cancelled 24hrs or less forfeit the session and associated fee, which aligns with standard business practices.