FEES AND QUESTIONS

Fees, rebates and booking

A free first call, no referral needed and fees explained before you book.

This page covers how payment works, what you may be able to claim and how to book.

Start with a free 15-minute call

Talk briefly with me about what’s happening, ask your questions and see whether working together feels right.

IN PERSON
Bella Vista, Liverpool and Inner West
ONLINE
Zoom and telehealth, across Australia and overseas
HOURS
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 7pm
Call 0452 369 407Or send a message
URGENT SUPPORTCall Lifeline on 13 11 14 at any hour, or 000 in an emergency.

Fees

How fees work at Mind Therapy Room
SessionFees
First callFree, 15 minutes
Individual, couples, family and group sessionsExplained in your free call
Workplace programsQuoted for your organisation

I keep fees intentionally affordable, and I’ll talk you through them in your free call, so you know exactly what to expect before you book.

Payment is by EFT.

Book directly, with no referral needed

My practice is independent of Medicare, so you can book directly, with no GP referral or mental health care plan needed.

Private health insurance

Some private health funds pay part of the fee for counselling with an ACA or PACFA member, depending on your extras cover.

Ask your fund what they cover before your first session, and I’ll give you a receipt with the details they need.

How to book

  1. Call or send a messageCall 0452 369 407, or use the contact form.
  2. A free 15-minute callWe talk about what’s happening and whether working together feels right.
  3. Choose a time and placeIn person in Bella Vista, Liverpool or the Inner West, or online by Zoom or phone.
  4. Complete the intake formA short client intake form before your first session, so we can focus on you from the start.

Ready now? Call 0452 369 407.

Common questions

How much does a session cost?

Session fees depend on the type of counselling, so I’ll talk you through them in your free 15-minute call, before you book anything.

Do you bulk bill?

My practice is independent of Medicare, so sessions are paid privately.

Some private health funds pay part of the fee, depending on your cover.

Do I need a GP referral or a mental health care plan?

No.

You can book directly, with no referral or plan needed.

Is the first call free?

Yes.

The 15-minute call is free, with no obligation to book.

Can my workplace pay for sessions?

Many employers fund counselling through an Employee Assistance Program, and I also provide counselling and workshops for organisations directly.

Support at any hour

Mind Therapy Room offers booked appointments, so for urgent support please use one of these services.

See more support services and helpful resources.

BENEFITS OF COUNSELLING

What counselling can offer you

Everyone’s counselling is different. These are some of the benefits people often look for when they begin, and we shape the work around yours.

A SAFE SPACE

Somewhere confidential to be heard

Talk openly, without judgement, with someone trained to listen and understand.

CLARITY

Making sense of what’s happening

Untangle your thoughts and feelings, and see your situation more clearly.

SKILLS

Practical tools for everyday life

Evidence-based skills for stress, worry and big emotions, to use between sessions.

EMOTIONS

Steadier ground with big feelings

Ways to notice, name and work with emotions as they come up.

SELF-COMPASSION

A kinder inner voice

Gently soften self-criticism, and build self-acceptance and self-worth.

RELATIONSHIPS

Clearer, calmer communication

Understand the patterns with partners, family and colleagues, and practise new ways of talking.

RESILIENCE

Strength for what life brings

Build on your strengths and values to meet change and challenge.

GRIEF AND CHANGE

Support through loss and transition

Room to grieve, adjust and find meaning, at your own pace.

BODY AND MIND

Settling the nervous system

Grounding and body-awareness skills that help you feel more settled.

GROWTH

Moving towards what matters

Clarify your values and take steps towards the life you want.

YOU’LL SPEAK WITH LOUIS DIRECTLY

Let’s talk.

Call, or send a message, and we’ll take the next step at a pace that feels right for you.

FREE 15-MINUTE CALL · IN PERSON OR ONLINE · MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 8:30AM TO 7PM
Louis Chalouhi, counsellor at Mind Therapy Room, in his counselling room
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