Counselling Therapy
The focus of therapy is to build a connection with clients, and together, to understand emotions, worries, low mood, and relationship challenges. Louisa’s approach is based on understanding the importance of our attachment relationships.
Wattle Psychology offers therapy to children, families, and women in the perinatal period on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Therapy spots are limited and currently there is a short wait time for a therapy spot for new clients.
FAQ about therapy
Who do you see?
Children and families, common concerns include:
- Anxiety or low mood
- Emotion regulation
- Children with Neurodivergent experiences
- Social and friendship difficulties.
- Trauma
- Grief and loss
- Educational psychology
- Self-esteem and self-concept
- Transition periods
- Parenting
Adult or Perinatal clients, common concerns include:
- Pre and postnatal anxiety or depression
- Postnatal planning
- Family of origin trauma/neglect
- Birth complications or birth trauma
- Neurodivergent experiences
- Neurodivergent postnatally
- Adjustment challenges
- Relationship challenges
- Anxiety or depression
Where can I see you?
I offer therapy services Monday evenings from 5pm to 8pm, and Wednesdays and Fridays between 8.30am and 3pm.
Email admin@wattlepsychology.com.au to book in.
Referrals and rebates
People can see me without a referral. However, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for up to 10 sessions per year if you have a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP or psychiatrist. They can send this to me via email or fax.
I also see clients who are self-managed or plan-managed through NDIS.
Some private health insurance extra plans provide a rebate on psychology sessions – please check with your insurer. Please note that you cannot claim a Medicare rebate and a private health rebate for the same session.
Cancellation and missed session policy
If you need to reschedule or cancel an appointment, I would appreciate as much notice as possible. I reserve your scheduled appointment time just for you, and it is difficult to fill a canceled appointment at short notice.
The full fee is charged for non-attendance. Cancellations within 24 hours of the scheduled appointment time incur a 50% cancellation fee. Cancellations within 48 hours incur a $50 cancellation fee. This fee is applied to ensure business overheads can continue to be paid.
Please note
We believe your psychological recovery will be better served by another service if:
- You have current involvement with child protection and Family and Community Services.
- You have a current or enduring psychotic illness or eating disorder.
- You have long-standing suicidal or homicidal ideation or suicide attempts without a current psychiatrist currently providing you care.