Hi, I’m Bethanie!
I’m a therapist who believes therapy should feel human, honest and useful!
I work with people navigating the complicated stuff whether that is trauma, complex mental health, ADHD and neurodivergence, relationships, emotional regulation, parenting and the challenges that can come with simply trying to keep everything together.
My approach is warm but direct. I’m not here to tell you how you should feel or give you a list of things to fix about yourself. I want to understand your story, the experiences that have shaped you and the patterns that might be keeping you stuck; and then work with you on what can change.
I draw on evidence-based approaches including DBT, CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR and the Gottman Method, tailoring the work to the person sitting in front of me.
You don't have to know where to start.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You might know exactly what you want help with, or you might just know that something doesn't feel right.
Either way, you don't need to have it all figured out before you come in. The first step is simply creating some space to talk about what's happening and work out where to go from there.
You don't have to know where to start.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. You might know exactly what you want help with, or you might just know that something doesn't feel right.
Either way, you don't need to have it all figured out before you come in. The first step is simply creating some space to talk about what's happening and work out where to go from there
ENQUIRE
Get in touch, book online or send through an enquiry. If you're unsure which appointment is right for you, that's okay, we can work that out together!
FIRST SESSION
Your first session is about getting to know you and understanding what has brought you in. We'll talk about what's happening now, relevant experiences and what you'd like to be different.
A little information goes a long way!
Before your first appointment, you'll complete some intake information so I can understand a little about you, what's bringing you to therapy and what you'd like support with.
INTAKE
Before your first session
It's completely normal to feel unsure about what to say in your first session…
You might find it helpful to think about:
What's been happening lately?
What made you decide to seek therapy now?
Is there something you want to change?
What have you tried before?
What would you like to get out of therapy?
Before your appointment, you'll also be asked to complete your intake and consent forms. This gives me some background before we meet and helps us make the most of our time together.
Your First Session
The Practical Stuff
How long are sessions?
1
Standard therapy appointments are 50 minutes.
How often should I come?
2
This depends on what you're working through. For some people, weekly sessions are helpful to begin with. For others, fortnightly or monthly appointments may be more appropriate. We'll talk about what makes sense for you.
Do I need a mental health care plan?
3
No. You can access therapy privately without a Mental Health Treatment Plan. If you have an eligible referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan, you may be able to access a Medicare rebate though!
What if I don't know what I need help with?
4
That's okay. You don't need a diagnosis or a perfectly defined problem before starting therapy. We can figure that out together!
Cancellations
Life happens
I understand that sometimes plans change.
I require 48 business hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment. Appointments cancelled with less notice, or missed appointments, may incur a cancellation fee.
For example, if you have a Monday appointment, cancellation needs to be received by Thursday.
This policy helps protect your appointment time and gives me the opportunity to offer it to someone else.
You don't need the perfect words.
You don't need to know exactly what's wrong.
And you don't need to wait until things get worse.
You just need somewhere to start.