Initial Session

In your first session we aim for a good understanding of your current situation. This includes your history, your life experiences, what has brought you to therapy and the shifts and changes you are seeking to make.

Following this assessment, we will discuss treatment options. This discussion will establish outcomes and goals for therapy. It also forms the basis of an individual care plan to help you to gain relief from your symptoms and move forward with treatment.

Ongoing Sessions

Ongoing one-on-one sessions allow you to increase the range of discussions, clinical interventions, and psychological education. The type of intervention and counselling will depend on your condition and needs. Initially at the start of therapy weekly sessions are suggested and as therapy progresses sessions can be spaced out. Some people require six sessions, others will continue to work with Lisa on an on-going basis.

Referrals

You don't need a GP referral to see Lisa, but if you get one it may entitle you to a Medicare Rebate for 10 sessions per calendar year. Your GP can assess whether you are eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan. If you already see a Psychologist or Psychiatrist, they can refer you as well.

Results

Managing painful situations in life better helps us to identify other options to consider during a crisis. Problems coping are not a failure, but a signal to look within. It’s the way to progress forward.