Do I need a GP referral to see you?
No, you do not need a GP referral or any other referral to see a counsellor, self-referral is fine.
I have a mental health care plan, can I use it to see you?
No, a mental health plan can only be used with a psychologist or mental health social worker.
Can I claim your fee through my health insurance?
No, I am not currently a provider for private health insurances
How do you take payment?
All payments are required 24hrs prior to your session. You will receive and email with your invoice via Hnry for you to pay securely online or via bank deposit.
Where will the sessions occur?
All sessions are in a private location in Goulburn, NSW with the address provided upon booking. If you are not located in Goulburn, I also offer sessions online for all session types.
Will there be a lot of paperwork?
No, there are only 2 forms that are required for every client. They are a Counselling Agreement, and a Client Intake Form. Both are to be filled out within 48hrs of booking your appointment and can be completed on a computer or any smart device.
What will happen in my first session?
The first session is a space for you to share your story. What’s brought you here, where you’re at right now, and what you’re hoping to get from therapy. I know opening up about trauma can feel daunting, and it’s completely normal to feel nervous or unsure. Everything will happen at your pace, and you get to decide how much or how little you share. My role is to hold a safe, supportive space for you while we start to make sense of your experiences together.
I am after Relationship Counselling, what is the process for this?
Relationship counselling looks a little bit different, it involves individual sessions for each of you, you are then required to fill in an online assessment and then the first joint session is scheduled where you are seen together.
Is there a cancellation policy?
Yes, this is in the counselling agreement. Cancellations less than 48hours notice, or not arriving for the scheduled time, is the full session fee.
What if I don’t like you?
I firmly believe that at least 50% of a good outcome in counselling depends on the rapport you have with your counsellor. If for whatever reason you feel you and I are not a good match, please let me know and I will do my best to find a counsellor in our networks more suitable to your needs.
How long are the sessions?
Sessions are 50min in length, however, a 90min appointment is available with prior discuss and an additional fee.
What are your fee’s?
My fee structure is the following as of 1st January 2026.
Individual Counselling – $165 + GST per session
Relationship Counselling – $195 + GST per session
Any session beyond the standard 50 minutes will have an increased fee.
Anchored Counselling Services does not provide free counselling or discounted rates.
Do you know other’s who work with religious trauma?
Yes! You can find a registry over on The Religious Trauma Collective – which I co-founded.