~ L.R. Knost
“Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things break. And all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness for the light that is you.”
Psychology & Counselling
Essence Psychology offers comprehensive and holistic psychology and counseling services across Australia and Internationally through Online Therapy (Telehealth).
My goal is to empower individuals to heal themselves by providing the most effective and efficient treatments available. I strive to create a professional and safe environment for your healing journey.
For many, therapy is brief, often requiring just a few sessions of empathetic and objective guidance. For those with long-term difficulties and trauma, therapy may take longer.
I am dedicated to ensuring you receive the best treatment outcomes. I provide general psychological treatment and counseling, as well as specialized trauma therapies. I am committed to maintaining the highest professional standards, staying current with the latest research and treatments, and engaging in regular education and peer supervision.
I believe that we can create the lives we want to live if we are willing to do the work and have access to the right treatment. Therapy and counseling are not passive processes; they require openness and a commitment to change. I can help you identify your goals for therapy and counseling and guide you in achieving them throughout your treatment.
Services
A 55 minute consult costs $230.
A Medicare rebate is available with a GP Mental Health Care Plan and some Private Health funds will provide a rebate for privately funded Psychology appointments.
Under the Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative medicare rebates are available for psychological treatment for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. In order to receive a Medicare rebate you need to be referred by an appropriate medical practitioner (GP or psychiatrist) and your referring doctor will assess your progress after the first six sessions.
You do not need a referral to make an appointment if you are attending privately or seeking Counselling.
DVA White and Gold Cards are accepted. Email me for all DVA enquiries.
Please note I do not offer NDIS or Workcover services.
Telehealth
Telehealth has been a fantastic tool to provide support during the pandemic and it also allows people to access specialist treatments no matter where they live. In my experience the treatments I use work just as well with via Telehealth as they do in person.
I use a platform called BilateralBase which provides Video conferencing and tools for effective EMDR treatment.
Whether you live in a different state or country we can connect. Please feel free to get in touch.
Psychological Treatments
Psychological treatments offer tools and strategies to help individuals heal from mental health challenges such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and trauma. I specialize in therapies that create lasting change. My goal is to provide the support and guidance needed for my clients to thrive and find fulfillment.
Specific therapies are offered for trauma therapy:
EMDR therapy
Schema Therapy
Brainspotting
Somatic Experiencing
Counselling
Counselling is a talking therapy that provides a safe and supportive space for individuals to discuss their problems. It differs from psychology in that it focuses on helping the individual to explore their feelings and find practical solutions to their problems. Counselling can help with a wide range of issues, such as managing stress and anxiety, helping individuals to make positive changes in their lives and improving relationships with family and friends.
Brain-Body Therapies
Brain Body Psychological Treatments are an holistic approach to mental health which focuses on the interplay between the body, emotions, and mind. Through this type of treatment, we work to address the underlying causes of distress, utilizing bottom-up processing and somatic interventions to help clients gain insight and self-awareness. This approach helps to restore balance, reduce symptoms, and cultivate a sense of wellbeing.
