Counselling

Why attend counselling?

Counselling sessions provide a safe and confidential space where you can work through the issues that are impacting on your life with someone who is experienced, professional, and objective. When you feel stuck or overwhelmed it can be difficult to work out what to do. Having someone who is passionately invested in helping you work through the issues, but not connected to any agenda or outcome (as friends and family often are) can help you find clarity. Our goal is to help you find a way forward by drawing on a range of evidence-based therapeutic frameworks and tools.

Counselling can help with a variety of issues including:

relationship issues,
anxiety and depression,
burnout
trauma,
childhood attachment injuries,
self-esteem and confidence,
LGBTQIA+ identity,
navigating neurodiversity,
challenges with emotional and sexual intimacy,
bullying and harassment, or abuse
mental health,

substance abuse or addictive behavior
parenting and co-parenting,
children and issues they may be experiencing,
work/life balance,
work performance and career counselling,
anger management,
coping with change,
stress management,
family violence,
therapeutic services and support for people with a disability,
grief and loss

Delivery Method

Counselling sessions are conducted face to face in a quiet and private room at one of our designated locations (St. Helens, Bicheno, Fingal or St Marys.) Sessions are 50 to 60 minutes long, though an initial appointment may be up to 15 minutes longer.

**Telehealth or telephone sessions can be arranged where face to face counselling is not practical or possible for the client.

Costs involved

Standard Fees:

Individuals: $150 per session
Couples: $180 per session

Subsidised Rates:

We are committed to supporting the rural and regional community we live and work in. To make counselling more accessible, we offer subsidised rates for residents of the Break O’Day and Bicheno townships, with up to 10 sessions available at a reduced cost. This is our way of ensuring quality mental health support remains affordable for those in our local area.

Individuals: $100 per session
Couples: $120 per session

Funded Services:

Employee Assistance Programs - CCSTAS provides Employee Assistance Programs for local organisations as well as state and local government employees. These employees are eligible for free counselling, so please check with us when you are booking an appointment.
NDIS participants may be able to access sessions through their funded plan. CCSTAS is a registered NDIS provider of therapeutic services.
St Marys & Fingal Residents - Counselling may be subsidised by the Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House. Clients are encouraged to contribute where possible, but up to 6 sessions can be provided free if needed.

If you have questions about fees or eligibility, please contact us to discuss your options.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: I've never attended counselling before. What should I expect?

A: Great question! Click here for more information on that.

Q: Can I access free counselling with a Mental Health Care Plan?

A: Unfortunately, we cannot accept Mental Health Care Plans. Under the Better Access Initiative, Medicare benefits only cover sessions with psychologists, accredited mental heal social workers, and occupational therapists (i.e. Allied Health professions).

However, our session fees are comparable to the out-of-pocket costs (gap fee) you would still pay after the Medicare rebate, and our wait times are generally much shorter.

Q: Do I need a referral?

A: You do not need a referral to see a counsellor. Please get in touch if you'd like to make an appointment.

Q: How often should I attend sessions? How many sessions are usually offered?

A: This is entirely up to you. Some people may want or need help working through a tough decision and only need to attend one session. Others may have more long-term goals and want to maintain momentum over a series of visits. Either way, you are not locked in and you can pause, stop, or restart counselling at any time.

Q: We live in a small town. What if I bump into you at the supermarket or out in public?

A: If you'd like to, say 'hello'. If not - that's okay, too. Don't worry, it's not rude. We are bound to you by confidentiality and will not approach or bring attention to you with anything more than a friendly and discreet smile (unless you interact with us first!)

Q: Do you accept NDIS?

A: Counselling & Consulting Services Tasmania is a registered NDIS provider of therapeutic services. Leanne holds a Master of Disability Studies in addition to her counselling qualification and specialises in providing support for people with disability.