Counselling Services
Professional counselling for people living together, married, single or separated in a confidential, non-threatening environment.
Benefits of Counselling:
- Counselling may be helpful for you if you are feeling anxious, unhappy or unfulfilled by helping you develop the skills and strategies needed to make your life and/or relationship work.
- Counsellors do not make judgements about the rights and wrongs of a situation. They listen, encourage you to talk openly and honestly about your concerns and help you reach your own decisions about the best way forward.
- Counselling has one definite and clear purpose: to provide an opportunity for clients to work towards living in a way he or she experiences as more productive and satisfying.
How many counselling sessions do I/we need?
Counselling continues for as long as you feel it is needed – it may be for a few weeks or for months. It is important that you keep your regular appointment.
Are your Counsellors qualified?
Our Counsellors are Registered Psychologists.
How much does the service cost?
The Family Relationships Institute Inc. (RELATEWELL) does not receive government funding for its counselling service. Fees are set according to income.
Do you see clients under the Medicare GP Mental Health Care Plan?
Yes, we do provide psychological treatment to clients under the Medicare GP Mental Health Care Plan. A GP referral to our organisation is required in order to receive this service.
Do I have to pay a fee to RELATEWELL to receive psychological treatment under the Medicare GP Mental Health Care Plan?
Yes, a fee for this service will be assessed on your initial inquiry. Once payment has been made prior to an appointment, the client will take their receipt to Medicare to receive a rebate.
Please Note: The Medicare GP Mental Health Care Plan is not a free service, there is a cost associated with this psychological treatment.