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Outdoor Meditation

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do you accept Mental Health Care Plans?

As a Holistic Counsellor, I am not in a position to accept Mental Health Care Plans. Registered Psychologists & Mental Health Social Workers are able to accept these. I am aware cost of living is incredibly difficult and counselling can feel unattainable, to meet this need I do maintain fees that are less than a standard gap fee.

What does it mean to be a Holistic Counsellor?

This means that rather than working on the identified problem in isolation, we explore the full picture - Mind~Body~Spirit. 
This can look like exploring thoughts, feelings and hopes/dreams. In combination with my training as a Transactional Analysis Practitioner, my approach is to explore symptoms impacting you at present, as well as exploring the past to better understand yourself and others; This can cultivate space to develop self-awareness, autonomy & deeper connections.

Who do you work with?

  • Adults experiencing challenges with mental health, relationships/intimacy, grief & loss, trauma, sexuality, dissatisfaction in work/career pathway, anxiety, non-religious faith/spirituality & more..

  • Individuals & couples seeking to deepen understanding & connection with self & others.

What is walk therapy?

Walk therapy is a walk & talk style of service delivery. This delivery allows for people to have a side by side, rather than face to face approach which can feel more comfortable when navigating complexity. Allowing connection with nature and the body, this option is very popular. Weather permitting.

How will I find you without your full address shown online?

For security, I choose to not share my full location online. Upon booking, you will receive a reminder SMS 24h prior to your appointment which contains the full address. You will still be able to plan your timing around the address shown, if you would like this sooner you are welcome to request this by SMS.

Why is therapy so expensive? 

Counsellors and Psychotherapists with professional registration are required to hold a high level of education and maintain continued professional development, supervision and a number of additional overhead costs which factor into our fees charged, in addition we currently are not (unless additionally registered as a clinical psychologist or accredited mental health social worker) able to access medicare rebates. 

Is your last name really Wise?

Yes, it really is and this is really a FAQ.
Naturally, it had to be integrated into the practice name.

Ok I want to book, what do I do?

All you need to fill in the online form or send me an e-mail directly to let me know you would like to book in. I will offer you a no cost 15 min. phone appointment, this is a valuable option to check-in that I am a fit for you and have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Even if you have no questions, this will give us an opportunity to discuss service delivery options and availability. If you prefer to do this by e-mail/SMS, this is AOK - It just may take a bit longer to get to booking.

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