Individual therapy (adults)
At Safe Spot Counselling we specialise in issues connected to relationships and life transitions. We offer online counselling for adults via Zoom and as of mid-September in-person sessions will be available on Sundays in our Petersham location. You can read more about our approach, and the areas we can help with below.
Life transitions
There are many life transitions, and expectations surrounding life stages, that can challenge our mental health and sense of self. We can help with issues including:
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infertility
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dealing with social pressures (for example pressure to have children)
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parenthood
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return to work or career change
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self-esteem
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anxiety
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Relationships
​Our lives are filled with relationships, whether they be with friends, co-workers or family. Sometimes, these relationships can cause a considerable amount of stress and anxiety, and counselling provides a safe space to work through these issues. It can also help you improve your most important relationship (the one with yourself!). We can assist with:
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Navigating toxic relationships
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Decision-making in relationships (moving on, boundary setting)
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Exploring your significant relationships and their impacts
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Relationship conflicts
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Self-esteem
Our Approach
We are a warm and welcoming counselling service, and we recognise that finding a counsellor can be a daunting experience. We are inclusive and neurodiversity affirming. We use a variety of approaches, depending on your needs, including solution-focused therapy, interpersonal therapy, strengths-based therapy, psychoeducation and narrative therapy. If you feel comfortable with it, we can also engage in some more creative methods such as expressive arts (yes, this is also possible via Zoom!).
Initial Contact
Feel free to reach out to us via phone or email if you have any questions. Alternatively, you can book in an initial (free of charge) phone consult so you can see if we're a good fit. Sessions can also be booked directly on the portal.
Intake forms
If you've decided go ahead and book in a session we'll send you a link to our intake form.
Initial Phone Consult
An initial phone call (which can be booked on our online portal) is a great opportunity for you to ask any questions and for you to get more a feel for our approach. The consult is 15 minutes and typically we will also discuss your needs and goals for therapy.
Initial session
A lot of the initial session may involve telling your story. We will also work with you to get a sense of what approach to therapy sessions will suit you best, as well as your goals for treatment.
Schedule Your Consultation
Sessions can be booked via the online portal. We offer flexible appointment times, including after hours time slots, to accommodate your schedule.
Ongoing
Support
Safe Spot Counselling is intended to be a low pressure, low mental load counselling service. One of the things this means is that we won't pressure you into booking your next session. While we may make a recommendation as to session frequency, you are free to book your sessions in via the portal, or ask us to book in for you if you are able to commit to a regular slot.
Pricing
We believe in providing accessible and transparent pricing options to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
Individual Therapy Sessions
Single Session: $150/hr​
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*Medicare rebates are available with a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
*You may also be eligible for a Medicare rebate if you have had a pregnancy in the last 12 months). Read more about eligibility for pregnancy support counselling here.
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*Sliding scale fees are available
Our space
Say hello to our new clinic space in Petersham (we are so excited!). As of mid-September we will be available for in-person sessions on Sundays. The clinic is across the road from the train station and within 4 minutes walk of all-day (free) council parking in addition to 2hr street parking.
Get Started
Feel free to reach out to us for more information, or book an initial phone consult or counselling session via our portal below.
Phone
0478 530 616
Address
317 Trafalgar St Petersham