We provide inclusive, empathic, creative, trauma informed, evidence based services to support wellbeing and psychological health. At Aspire Wellness and Psychology we see a range of people that come to us for many reasons. Some are experiencing mental health distress, others are experiencing challenges in their relationships or are adjusting to changes or difficult experiences in their lives. At Aspire Wellness and Psychology all reasons are valid and welcome. For more information visit https://www.aspirewellnessandpsychology.com.au/counselling
Aspire Wellness and Psychology provides a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space to talk about things that are causing you distress and identify strengths and opportunities you can draw upon to make positive changes in your life. We believe that you are the expert of your own experiences and we will work with your existing strengths and skills to support you. We tailor a range of evidence based therapies to support you to reach your goals and potential. CBT: Cognitive behaviour therapy enables awareness of and changes to patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving to reduce distress and increase wellbeing. IFS: Internal family systems therapy deepens awareness of and connection to your Self and different parts to increase cohesion and improve your wellbeing. EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a highly effective approach to treating trauma that can resolve trauma-symptoms and increases feelings of safety. DBT: Dialectical behaviour therapy emphasises managing and regulating emotions, improving interpersonal skills, tolerating distress and being mindful. ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapy emphasises acceptance of what is outside of your personal control and encourages taking action to enrich and improve your life. At Aspire Wellness and Psychology you and your counsellor will work together to identify and prioritise your goals and develop a plan for how you can achieve them. Many people come to counselling with a range of different goals and ideas about what they want to achieve. Sometimes people are unsure about their goals but feel that they need to make changes in their lives. Some common goals for counselling are:
Empowerment and choice
Increase mental health and wellbeing
Reduce and manage anxiety and distress
Feel calmer
Build assertiveness and conflict management skills
Manage anger
Changing habits and patterns of behaviour
Creating healthy patterns of behaviour
Heal from the past
Increase interpersonal skills
Increase feelings of safety
Increase self awareness
Increased stability
Moving forward and being positive about the future
Validation and feeling heard
Exploring values and strengths
Increase skills in reflection, coping, self care & emotional resilience
FEES & REBATES
$165 for a 55 minute appointment
$150 for a 55 minute appointment for holders of a current concession card (disability support pension or low income concession card)
Please be aware that the Australian Psychological Society recommends a fee of $260 for psychological consultations. We aim to provide a high-quality service that remains accessible and affordable for our clients. MEDICARE REABATES (Available mid January 2021)
Some Medicare rebates may be available. For more information please visit https://www.aspirewellnessandpsychology.com.au/fees-and-rebates
NDIS
We accept NDIS - self managed clients. Please contact us to discuss your support needs and the relevant fee. VICTIMS OF CRIME
We provide support to clients who are seeking to access support through the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal and can work with you and your lawyer to apply for funding for psychological treatment and support.
