FAQs

  • You can self-refer by contacting Danielle by email or phone.

    You can ask your GP to refer you to a mental health care plan MHCP (10 sessions per calendar year) or non-directive pregnancy counselling (three sessions) referral. These Medicare referral items offer rebates.

  • Some funds, including Bupa, HCF, St Luke's, and Teacher’s Health, cover accredited mental health social workers. If you are unsure, please contact your private health fund for more information.

  • If cost is a barrier to accessing service, please contact Danielle to discuss your options. Reduced fees can be considered for those with financial stress and/or holders of a healthcare card.

  • Please contact Danielle to discuss fees.

    If you are eligible for Open Arms (previously Veterans Affairs Counselling Service VVCS), you can access sessions with Danielle as an outreach provider at no cost to you, fully funded by Open Arms.

    Open Arms provides free and confidential counselling to anyone who has served at least one day in the ADF, their partners and their families.

    NDIS-funded sessions if counselling is included in your plan.

    Clinical supervision fee: $180 if funded by an organisation or employer, $150 if self-funded.

    Please note late cancellation (within 24 hours) or non-attendance will attract a $60.00 fee.

  • Danielle is registered with the TIS National Free Interpreting Service. Please let Danielle know if you require an interpreter.

  • Usually, Danielle can offer an appointment within 2-4 weeks, including cancellation spots. Wait times vary depending on demand and referrals. Please get in touch with me to check on the current wait times. If the wait time is a concern, I will also assist in recommending other providers and services as options.

  • Danielle can work with you as a starting point to assess your history and functioning issues and to complete screening tools. Still, you will need to see a GP and be referred to a psychiatrist for a formal diagnosis and assessment for ADHD.

  • Lifeline 13 11 14

    Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467

    Access mental health (previously the mental health helpline): 1800 332 388

    Kids Helpline 1800 551 800

    1800 RESPECT 1800 737 978

    eHeadspace (12-25 years) 1800 650 890

    Mensline 1300 737 732

    Open Arms 1800 011 046

  • Yes, phone and Zoom appointments are available.