No referral is required. You are welcome to book a therapy session at any time. Therapy services are not currently Medicare rebatable, you can access support immediately without the need for a Mental Health Care Plan or a GP appointment. This allows us to focus entirely on your needs from day one, with no clinical paperwork required from your end.

I work with teens, adults, and families who are navigating the complexities of stress, trauma, anxiety, grief, burnout, or major life transitions. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who appear to be managing well on the outside but are seeking a safe, professional space to address the challenges they are facing underneath.

While Stress Therapy Australia is not Medicare-funded at this time, we aim to make counselling accessible and affordable. Rebates are often available for clients with appropriate Private Health Insurance Extras cover.

We are recognized providers for the following funds:

Bupa & Medibank: Recognized provider status for eligible extras products.

ahm & HCF: Coverage for products including Psychology and Counselling.

ARHG Group: Including Police Health, Teachers Union Health, Phoenix, St Luke’s, and Emergency Services Health.

HBF: Reimbursable under the ADF Family Health Program.

We encourage you to check with your specific health fund to confirm your exact rebate eligibility before your first session.

My approach is trauma-informed, inclusive, and evidence-based. I believe that the foundation of effective therapy is a genuine therapeutic connection built on safety and trust.

Rather than a one size fits all method, sessions are personally tailored to your unique goals and pace. I prioritize your choice and collaboration at every step, ensuring you feel empowered to address what is happening 'underneath' in a way that feels manageable and supported.

Standard sessions are 60 minutes in length. Regarding frequency, there is no 'one size fits all' approach; it depends entirely on your unique needs, goals, and current level of support.

Many clients find that weekly or fortnightly sessions provide a steady and grounded momentum when they first begin addressing what’s happening 'underneath'. As you move toward your goals, we may choose to space sessions further apart. We will discuss and review a schedule that feels sustainable and supportive for you during our first session.

Yes, I offer sessions via secure Telehealth for clients anywhere in Australia, providing a flexible option for those with busy schedules or limited mobility.

In addition to our online services, I also offer in-person sessions at my practice in Hawthorn East. Whether we meet in person or online, my goal is to provide a steady and grounded space where you can safely explore what is happening underneath.

Yes, Stress Therapy Australia is recognized by WorkSafe Victoria as a provider of Counselling Services.

If you have an active WorkSafe claim, I can provide steady and grounded support to help you navigate your recovery and return-to-work journey. Please mention your WorkSafe status when you reach out so we can discuss the necessary details for your sessions.

During our first session, we will focus on creating a steady and grounded space for you to share your story. We will discuss your current challenges, what you’ve been navigating 'underneath', and what meaningful support looks like for you.

Most importantly, this is an opportunity for you to see if my approach feels right for you. There is no pressure to 'perform'; it is simply a collaborative conversation to determine how we can best work together toward your goals.

Booking a session is a straightforward process designed to be as low-stress as possible. You can submit an enquiry online through the Contact Page on this website.

Alternatively, you are welcome to reach out directly:

Phone: 0402 045 345

Email: hello@stresstherapyaustralia.com.au

Once you get in touch, I will personally respond to discuss your needs and find a time that works for you.

In an Emergency If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000 (Triple Zero) or go to your nearest hospital emergency department.

Local Crisis Support (Hawthorn East / Boroondara) For 24/7 mental health triage and the Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT) in this area, contact:

Eastern Health (Central East): 📞 1300 721 927

Nearest Emergency Psychiatry: Box Hill Hospital, 43 Carrington Road, Box Hill VIC 3128

National 24/7 Helplines These services offer free, confidential support:

Lifeline: 📞 13 11 14 (Crisis support and suicide prevention)

Beyond Blue: 📞 1300 22 4636 (Anxiety and depression support)

13YARN: 📞 13 92 76 (Culturally safe support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people)

1800RESPECT: 📞 1800 737 732 (Sexual assault, family and domestic violence)

MensLine Australia: 📞 1300 78 99 78 (Support for men)

Kids Helpline: 📞 1800 55 1800 (Support for young people aged 5–25)

SANE Australia: 📞 1800 187 263 (Complex mental health support)

We are not a registered NDIS provider, but NDIS participants who are plan-managed or self-managed can still see us and claim reimbursement for sessions. If you're agency-managed (also called NDIA-managed), please check with your plan manager about eligibility before booking.

The cost depends on which assessment (or combination) is right for your child — Autism, ADHD, Cognitive & Educational, or a combination — and whether you already have a referral from a paediatrician (see "Do I need a paediatrician?" below).

Every assessment follows the same simple process: an initial parent intake session, assessment sessions with your child, scoring and report writing, and a feedback session where we walk through the results together. For some assessments, such as ADHD, we may also seek feedback from your child's teacher to build a fuller picture of how they're going both at home and at school.

If more than one type of assessment is needed, combining them is more cost-effective than booking separately, since we don't need to start from scratch each time.

We're happy to talk through which pathway fits your situation on an initial call — get in touch and we can clarify the right option and cost before booking

Yes. Paediatrician appointments can take a few months to get, so it's worth booking one in parallel with starting your assessment. You don't need a referral to begin, we can send our findings through to your paediatrician ahead of your appointment with them.

A paediatrician needs to be involved, as they're the only ones who can prescribe medication if that becomes part of the picture, and they track your child's development over time.