It can take time to find a good fit, just like any relationship. You might like to think about whether you feel more comfortable with a man or woman, or LGBTQI counsellor.  Other people are more concerned with the therapeutic approach, or the therapist's training. Perhaps the best place to start is with a brief phone chat, which I always encourage. Research has shown that the therapeutic relationship is more important than the particular therapy approaches used. The most important thing is to find someone you feel comfortable with.

Natalia is currently on the road travelling Australia and therefore is offering only telehealth appointments.

If you have never used an online meeting platform, please don't be shy. Feel welcome to get in touch with Natalia to chat about how it works.

My hours are 11am – 6:30pm Monday Tuesday Wednesday to accommodate individuals who work regular business hours.

No, you don’t need a referral. You can contact me directly and organise a time to see me.

50 minutes.

It varies according to the individual, and it is always your choice. Initially, therapy can be weekly or fortnightly as we work through understanding what is going on for you, and building therapeutic momentum. Once you feel like you have got some relief, or feel adequately equipped to manage, you may reduce sessions to monthly, or even pause therapy completely. Some individuals really value having a monthly or 6 weekly session as a way to ‘touch base’ and have a supportive and non-biased ear to connect with. Some people will be in therapy for only 10 sessions, some will stay for years.

The first session is very casual and it often feels just like a conversation. There are no clipboards or assessments to complete. As we chat I will ask you questions about what brings you to therapy and what you might hope to get out of it; but you also don’t need to have complete answers because often therapy is also about clarifying goals and understanding challenges more clearly. Therapeutic relationships take time to build, and the first session is a great opportunity for you to see if you feel comfortable enough with me to keep going.

Yes. Psychologists are bound by a strong ethical code. Everything you tell me is strictly confidential, unless subpoenaed by a court, or I have reason to believe that you might hurt yourself or somebody else.

Yes, I offer rebates for some private healthcare providers, it largely depends on your cover.

Absolutely. I am also able to offer medicare rebates, but sessions are not bulk billed. All payments are to be made by bank transfer on the day of session, and then you claim your rebate with medicare/health fund.

Yes absolutely can. Please give 48 hours notice so time is given for me to offer your appointment to another client. If you cancel within 48 hours of your scheduled appointment, you will be charged in full.

I’m so glad you asked. Before Covid-19 I was actually skeptical myself. Now that I have been working over telehealth for years, I have clients in Africa, USA and Europe who I have never met in ‘real life’ yet we have done beautiful therapeutic work together. I would encourage you to give it a go!

It can be such a scary thought, coming to a stranger to talk about your most difficult times. I completely understand that, so if there are any questions that I can answer that put your mind at ease, simply submit an enquiry form below! No question is silly, I promise.