Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a widely used approach in therapy that focuses on cognitive and behavioural strategies as the central components of therapeutic change. It is generally an intensive and short-term style of therapy (usually between six and twenty sessions) that uses a practical and goal-oriented approach to helping you - the client. As your Cognitive behaviour therapist, I believe that for you to change your emotions and behaviour, you must change your cognitions and the way in which you perceive situations.
What is CBT
In CBT, my role is that of an expert, a guide and a mentor who assists you to become aware of faulty thought patterns, negative interpretations, and the behavioural patterns that are reinforcing your distorted thinking. I will assist you in learning how to identify distorted cognitions and then help you to decide on suitable changes to resolve the problem. However, this is a collaborative process – throughout CBT I will be respectful of your wishes and work on the issues that you identify as important to you.
CBT is a very popular style of therapy which offers a straightforward approach to treatment that has both face and empirical validity, as well as flexible and broad treatment modalities that encompass many useful interventions (Simmons & Griffiths, 2014).
Our use of CBT will emphasise goal setting, accountability, and results in a respectful and collaborative fashion that will require you to take responsibility for yourself. Although improved behaviours and thinking are our targets, treatment also seeks to improve emotional health and can be applied to a wide range of situations and problems.
How can CBT Therapy Help Me?
Cognitive behaviour therapy is used to challenge and overcome concerns such as:
Performance study skills
Motivation
Confidence
Relationships
Anxiety
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Behavioural changes such as smoking, drinking, eating disorders, fears and phobias.
Book An Appointment
Choosing the right counsellor is an important process and I understand that it is not always easy to begin looking for help and support. You are welcome to book a free 15 minute telephone consultation to help give you the chance to see if you feel comfortable with me and the way that I work, and to discuss how counselling may benefit you.
You can ask any questions you have and together we can decide whether mine is the best counselling and therapy service for you. There is no obligation or commitment needed to attend any further sessions.
FAQs
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Standard Therapeutic Sessions (CBT, Strategic Psychotherapy etc) are priced at:
Free ‘one off’ introductory 15-minute discovery call. Thereafter:
$60 for a 25-minute online / telephone session
$100 for a 50-minute online / telephone session
$140 for a 50-minute in-Clinic session
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The length of Therapy varies greatly. Several factors can influence what length of Therapy will suit you best. These include:
The type of Therapy being sought i.e. life goal therapy versus Complex trauma
The length of time you have been having difficulties i.e. bullying at work versus a lifetime of abuse
The degree of change you want to achieve i.e. subtle changes versus life changes
Your level of self-confidence, and;
How well the type of Therapy used matches your personal learning style
The best results are typically obtained by those people who are committed to the therapy process. Ultimately, you will know when you no longer need Therapy because you will have achieved the changes you want. Throughout the Therapeutic process you are always in control and your free choice and free will is essential to this process. You can choose at any time to discontinue therapy, have a pause and take a breath, or change up or down the frequency of our sessions.
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All my services start with an initial 15 minute introductory ‘one-off’ consultation (note: this is not a Therapy Session). This meeting is an opportunity to feel comfortable within our Therapeutic relationship as well as exploring what has brought you to me and for you then to decide whether to start attending regular Therapeutic sessions.
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You can set appointments during the hours of 8:30 am to 7:30 pm Mon - Fri online through the booking link or via phone on 0473 157 100.
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Sessions are for 50 minutes, starting on the hour, and are usually re-booked at a frequency of once a week/fortnight. I will discuss the number of sessions with you during the initial consultation. Starting regular sessions is a commitment to prioritising the session time, as consistent attendance is important for the therapeutic process to be most beneficial to you. Please note I may also provide you with out of session homework to be completed between sessions.
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Unfortunately, Psychotherapists, Hypnotherapists and Counsellors are not eligible for Medicare rebates, so we don’t take Mental Health Care Plans from your GP.
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No referral is needed from your GP to receive therapy from me
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For your sessions with me the following Health Insurance Funding is available:
Standard Therapeutic Sessions (CBT, Strategic Psychotherapy, etc.):
is funded through Medibank only. You will need to check with your insurer the provisions of your policy for funding of Strategic Psychotherapy and Therapy as Medical Cover changes depending on your policy.
Modern Hypnotherapy Sessions:
May be funded through Medibank Private, NRMA Health Insurances, Grand United Health, CUA Health Fund, CBHS Health Fund, Navy Health Fund, Phoenix Health Fund, and Queensland Country Health. You will need to check with your insurer the provisions of your policy for funding of therapy as Medical Cover changes depending on your policy.
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As the Therapist, I commit to regular scheduled appointments with my clients as I understand the importance of regularity and continuity of sessions. As such I hold diary time for my clients on a regular and committed basis. So missed appointments or cancelled sessions are chargeable, - unless you cancel at least 48 hours prior to your appointment.