Life is too short to be distressed by anxiety, depression or other life troubles. Get the help you deserve and need to enjoy a happy and fulfilled life.

Visit a doctor and start the recovery process. Explain your concerns and together, treatment options can be decided. You are not alone — people do care.

Feel free to call The Counselling & Wellbeing Centre for further information about our terrific team of dedicated psychologists and the various payment options.

The CWC has a multi-disciplinary team including Pyschologists, a Dietitian/Nutrionist, a trained Massage Therapist and qualified Mediator to maxmise healthy and beneficial outcomes for our clients. With extensive knowledge in working with people experiencing mental health issues and  various life stressors, we draw from a wealth of therapeutic approaches and perspectives.

5 easy steps to getting a Mental Health Care Plan:-

Step 1: Visit a doctor to discuss how you are feeling and describe what is troubling you.
Step 2:  If the doctor thinks it will be helpful and appropriate a Mental Health Care Plan can be created.
Step 3: Phone The Counselling & Wellbeing Centre and start counselling with your chosen psychologist.
Step 4: Regularly visit your doctor to share how you are tracking.
Step 5: Start feeling better, be happier.

As you may be aware, mental health problems are common in today’s society. Approximately one in five Australians will have some mental health issues at some point.

If you are feeling unhappy, stressed or are currently experiencing a situation which is really difficult, you may very well benefit from some counselling.

The first step is to see a doctor (or a psychiatrist or pediatrician). Book a long consultation so you have plenty of time to discuss your concerns. If the doctor thinks it is a good idea he/she may suggest that you have a Mental Health Care Plan. Once a Mental Health Care Plan has been created you will be able to receive a rebate for counselling at The Counselling & Wellbeing Centre (or another mental health service).

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By having a care plan you will receive a substantial rebate* through Medicare for each counselling session. This makes counselling with one of our experienced psychologist very affordable. Both the doctor & your (chosen) counsellor will stay in touch to maintain a team approach so that you are receiving the best possible care & support. The Mental Health Care Plan will be designed to suit your individual needs.

You will receive a copy of the care plan so that you can keep track of the counselling goals.

*Over $80 per session will be rebated directly into your bank account.

The types of issues we can help with include:
· Schizophrenia
· Bipolar disorder
· Phobic disorders
· Anxiety
· Adjustment disorder
· Somatic complaints
· Depression
· Sexual disorders
· Conduct disorder
· Bereavement disorder (grief & loss)
· Post traumatic stress disorder
· Eating disorders
· Alcohol & Drug use disorders
· Sleep problems
· Obsessive compulsive disorder
· Mental disorders not otherwise specified

All records (session notes & billing information) will be kept confidential as legally required. Only Medicare or your doctor may have some access.  You may be asked by other organsiations  (e.g. insurance agencies) for permission to view information. The choice will be yours though. You may receive up to 12 sessions of therapy in a year.  In special situations, another 6 sessions may be offered.