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Counselling, coaching and psychotherapy services are not yet covered by Medicare, however, several private health insurance companies now offer rebates. Please speak to your insurance provider.
This initial consult allows you to tell me a little bit about what is going on for you and ask questions about how I work and how I might be able to help you. This can give a sense of what it will be like talking with me, and we will get a sense of whether we are a good fit for each other. If either of us feels I might not be the right therapist for you, I can provide you with a referral to another therapist or another resource, if that is what you would like.
Counselling sessions at Conny Koenderink Counselling are guided by you and your needs. This is your time and space to receive all the attention, feel heard and understood, and gain support for the issues that are important for you.
Prior to our first session, I will send you my counselling agreement and privacy policy, which informs you about your rights and responsibilities as my client. You can send the signed form back to me prior to our session or bring it with you on the day of our first appointment.
Initial sessions
The beginning of our work together at Conny Koenderink Counselling is about creating a safe and trusting relationship, a supportive foundation for your journey. These first meetings are crucial for exploring your story, understanding your present challenges, clarifying your needs, values and believes and your personal aspirations.
Following sessions
In following sessions, we will collaborate to explore your concerns more deeply, helping us understand what to focus on and address any other topics that might be important to you. Together, we will build awareness, identify unhelpful patterns, and work towards solutions for your challenges. We will take time to build a sound level of trust, so that you feel safe enough to address difficult topics and experiences when you are ready.
For individuals: $160 for a 60-minute session.
Depending on your needs a 90-minute session can be accommodated.
For couples: $225 for a 90-minute session.
Depending on your needs an up to 2-hour session can be accommodated.
Yes, Conny Koenderink Counselling holds a few spots for clients who experience financial hardship.
Please reach out to enquire about availability.
This can depend on a range of factors including the nature of your issues, finances, or other demands on your time. I offer both, long-term and short-term work.
No, appointments can be made directly without a referral or mental health care plan.
Sessions can be cancelled with 48 hours’ notice. Cancellation within 24 hours prior to an appointment will incur the full fee. I hold appointments in my diary just for you, so please let me know at your earliest convenience if you cannot make an appointment.
Telehealth / online therapy means that I provide therapy via a technology facilitated platform like teams. Prior to our session, I provide you with a link via email and we connect at the time
of the video call.
I work trauma-informed and use an integrative approach that is influenced by multiple frameworks including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic therapy, and Self Psychology, as well as Family Constellations and Art Therapy … and of course, my own life and work experience. An integrated approach allows me to provide support that is tailored to your needs - as an individual or as a couple - helping you to gain understanding and work toward resolve, personal growth and renewal.