COVID-19 Response
Tele-health Sessions
Tele-health sessions are available for ongoing and new client appointments*
In a commitment to the health and wellbeing of all clients and the wider community at this time we will be doing initial and ongoing therapy sessions via secure video online conferencing programme Thera-link.
Video conferencing is the first option for all sessions as Thera-link is an effective and easy to use online platform. Phone sessions are possible for individual sessions.
To participate in a Tele-health session you will require
A private and confidential space for the duration of the session, in particular you will need to ensure children are not within hearing distance.
Computer or tablet with a camera is preferred and required for couple sessions
Headphones for personal use to further ensure confidentiality
Services offered
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
All new couples therapy requests will begin with individual sessions to determine the best way to structure sessions with your wellbeing in mind
Family Therapy
Please contact me if you are interested in family therapy and we can determine what might be possible through online counselling and what support and resources may be available.
Supervision
Supervision continues to be available via Thera-link or phone
*Please note an assessment process applies to ensure client wellbeing
Telephone Support Services
Lifeline 13 11 14
Mensline 1300 789 978
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Parent line NSW 1300 130 052
DV line 24 Hour 1800 656 463 (24 hr)
Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 (24 hour)
ACON 1300 011 511
Resources to support you at this time
General resources -
https://www.psychology.org.au/getmedia/38073179-4701-48bd-afd9-988c560ee2f9/20APS-IS-COVID-19-P1.pdf
https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/diseases/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Supporting children and young people -
https://headspace.org.au/young-people/how-to-cope-with-stress-related-to-covid-19/
https://au.reachout.com/articles/10-ways-to-take-care-of-yourself-during-coronavirus
https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html
https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/readywrigley/documents/RW_Coping_After_a_Disaster_508.pdf