Frequently asked questions
6. Do you offer concessional rates?
7. Do you offer a free consultation?
8. Is there free parking close by?
10. What are your qualifications?
11. What professional associations do you below to?
12. Do you see children/ adolescents?
14. Are you close to public transport?
15. Is your work properly supervised?
1. My standard fee for sessions is $95 for a 50 minute session, but I am prepared to consider working out a fee with you that suits you based on your circumstances.
2. I have a Medibak provider number - please check with Medibank to determine if you can have some of my fees rebated. Other people may find my fees tax deductable - please refer to your tax agent or the Australian Taxation Office.
3. I practice at the AKM Centre in Richmond with a number of other colleagues, including psychotherapists, counsellors and psychologists. You can find the AKM Centre at:
The AKM Centre, Suite 11, 24 Tanner Street, Richmond
It is situated very close to Richmond railway station, and only two minutes walk from both Swan Street and Hoddle Street.
4. I use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) when appropriate. It can be effective for a number of things including anxiety and depression. However, other techniques can be more effective for other conditions and depending on circumstances. For each person I do an individual treatment plan that takes into account the persons needs, personality and expectations. It is all about matching the technique to the individual - not forcing the client to adapt to the technique.
5. Typically, I have appointments available for clients on weekdays in the afternoon or early evening.
6. I offer concession rates to clients who feel they are in exceptional circumstances. This is something that I negotiate with you at the initial consultation.
7. I don't charge for the initial consultation. Psychotherapy is such a personal thing and it is important that that you and I are comfortable working with other. I like to spend the first session understanding what problems you would like to work with. Then we can explore how we might do this and to answer any questions you have about the process. Some clients come for this initial consultation, find it isn’t what they were looking for and choose not to continue.
8. Free 1 and 2 hour parking is available close by to where I practice, on either Tanner Street (1 hour) or Stewart Street (2 hour).
9. The AKM centre has lift access but the access door to the street can be a little heavy - let me know if you will need help.
10. I have a Bachelor of Business from RMIT and a Diploma in Somatic Psychotherapy with the Australian College of Contemporary Somatic Psychotherapy.
11. I am a Clinical Member of the Australian Association of Somatic Psychotherapists (AASP) and its immediate past Treasurer.
12. I don't see adolescents or children - it isn't my area of expertise - but I can recommend psychotherapists who do.
13. I don't see couples - it isn't my area of expertise - but I can recommend psychotherapists who do. However, I do always suggest individual psychotherapy to individuals who are in couples therapy. Many find it is a very useful adjunct to this process.
14. Richmond station is only 2 minutes walk from where I practice - this station is a major stop on most of Melbourne's eastern train routes. I am also within walking distance of tram route 70 (Swan Street), route 48 or 75 (Bridge Road) and route 78 or 79 (Church Street). Further details are available from the Metlink site
15. As with most other private practitioners, I have an on-going supervisory relationship with a more highly experienced psychotherapist. This is standard industry practice for psychotherapists. The supervisor will not know enough about you for your identity to be exposed.
