Bianca Verdi
Practice Manager & Counsellor
Master of Counselling (Rehabilitation)
ACA registeredCounselling
Counselling for adults, carers and older people
A confidential space to talk through stress, change, relationships and the demands of caring for others.
About
Someone to talk things through with
Our counselling is trauma-informed and draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). It is provided by a counsellor registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). No referral is needed.
Counselling can help with
- Stress and feeling overwhelmed
- Adjusting to change, loss or a new diagnosis
- Caring for a partner, parent or family member
- Relationships and family conflict
- Low mood and self-esteem
- Recovering from illness or injury
How it works
What to expect
- 01
Get in touch
Contact our intake team by phone, email or the enquiry form. No referral is needed.
- 02
First session
Your counsellor gets to know you and what has brought you in, and you agree on goals together.
- 03
Ongoing sessions
Regular sessions in clinic or by telehealth, at a pace that suits you.
- 04
Review
You and your counsellor check progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Our team
Who you will see
Fees and funding
Paying for sessions
Counselling sessions are $156.16. Counselling is not covered by Medicare. NDIS participants may be able to use their plan, some private health funds cover sessions with an ACA-registered counsellor, and we are a registered vendor with Australian Red Cross for mental health services.
Questions
Counselling questions
Do I need a referral for counselling?
No. You can contact our intake team directly.
Is counselling covered by Medicare?
No. Medicare rebates apply to psychology with a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Some private health funds cover sessions with an ACA-registered counsellor.
Do you offer counselling for carers?
Yes. Caring for someone can be demanding, and carers are welcome to come for support of their own.
Can counselling be done by telehealth?
Yes. Sessions are available at our Doreen and Craigieburn clinics or by telehealth.
Wonderful Mind child & youth
Looking for support for a child or teenager?
Our sister service at wonderfulmind.com.au offers counselling for children, young people and families in Doreen and Craigieburn.
Not sure where to start?
Tell our intake team what is happening for you or the person you care for. We will talk through which service is the right fit.