Fees and Appointments

  • A Beautiful Mess Counselling & Psychotherapy offers individual counselling, relationship counselling, telehealth, walk-and-talk counselling, and NDIS-funded counselling support.

    In-person appointments are available at Sherwood and Milton depending on the day chosen.

  • Weekday individual session: $170
    Session length: 60 minutes

    Individual counselling is available for young people aged 14 and over, as well as adults.

  • Couples & Relationship counselling session: $200
    Session length: 60 minutes

    Extended 90 minute sessions are available for $300.

    Relationship counselling is available for couples and relationships, including traditional, LGBTQIA+, neurodiverse, ENM/polyamorous and kink-involved relationships.

    Relationship counselling involving more than two participants is arranged by enquiry so that we can discuss the number of people attending, the most suitable session length and the applicable fee.

  • NDIS-funded counselling is available for eligible self-managed and plan-managed participants, where counselling is suitable and aligns with the participant’s goals and funding arrangements.

    NDIS-funded services are invoiced in accordance with the participant’s service agreement. Travel may be included or charged where permitted under the applicable NDIS arrangements.

    A Beautiful Mess Counselling & Psychotherapy is not currently able to accept NDIA-managed funding.

  • A limited number of weekday sliding-scale appointments are available for:

    • Health Care Card holders;

    • full-time students; and

    • people experiencing financial hardship.

    Concession fees range from $80 to $110 for a 60-minute individual session.

    The applicable rate is discussed individually and may be reviewed periodically. Concession appointments are subject to availability and practice capacity.

  • A free 15-minute consultation is available by phone.

    This is an optional opportunity to ask questions, discuss what you are looking for and consider whether counselling with me feels like a suitable fit.

    You do not need to complete a consultation before requesting an appointment. You may instead request a full appointment or submit an enquiry.

  • Appointments are available during the following hours:

    Through A Beautiful Mess – Online & Sherwood

    Monday: 8.00 am - 12pm and 6:45 - 8pm (Telehealth Only)
    Tuesday: 8:00 am - 11:00 am (Telehealth Only)
    Wednesday: 8.00 am–12pm and 6:45-8pm (Telehealth Only)
    Thursday: 8.00 am–1:00pm and 6:45pm - 8pm (Telehealth Only)
    Friday: 8.00 am–6.00 pm

    Through Courageous Being – Milton & Online

    Tuesday: 11:40am - 9:00pm
    Saturday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    Appointment availability may vary according to room availability, location, and existing bookings.

  • When booking through A Beautiful Mess:

    At least 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule an appointment.

    Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice, and missed appointments, may incur the full session fee.

    If A Beautiful Mess Counselling & Psychotherapy needs to cancel an appointment, the client may choose to receive a full refund of any payment made or transfer it to another appointment.

    Additional terms, including the consideration of exceptional circumstances, are contained in the client information and consent documents.

    When booking through Courageous Being: their cancellation policies apply

  • Medicare and private health insurance rebates are not currently available.

    A referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan is not required to access counselling.

  • Through A Beautiful Mess:

    In-person counselling is available in Sherwood.

    Telehealth appointments are also available.

    Mobile or outreach appointments may be offered where clinically and practically appropriate. Availability depends on the client’s location and the travel required.

    Through Courageous Being:

    In-person appointments are available in Milton. Telehealth services are also available.

  • Through A Beautiful Mess:

    The fee for an appointment must be paid 24 hours prior to the appointment either via bank transfer or through your booking on Halaxy.

    Appointments confirmed less than 24 hours in advance require payment when the appointment is confirmed.

    Private clients may pay by:

    • bank transfer;

    • card; or

    • cash by prior arrangement.

    Bank transfer is preferred. Card processing fees may apply where permitted. If paying cash please bring the exact fee as cash is not kept on site.

    An appointment may be cancelled if payment has not been received by the required time.

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