Fees and Appointments

Weekday individual session: $170
Session length: 60 minutes

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

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.

Sessions may support communication, conflict patterns, boundaries, agreements, trust, jealousy, intimacy, attachment, repair, relationship transitions and emotional safety.

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 or video.

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 & Other Locations by Arrangement

Monday: 8.00 am - 12pm
Tuesday: 8:00 am - 11:00 am (Telehealth only)
Wednesday: 8.00 am–12pm
Thursday: 8.00 am–1:00pm
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, travel requirements 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, will incur the full session fee. Any deposit already paid will be applied towards the outstanding fee.

When at least 24 hours’ notice is provided, the deposit may be transferred to a replacement appointment or refunded.

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

When booking through A Beautiful Mess: Appointments are requested rather than booked instantly.

Once your request is received, I will review:

• the requested date and time;

• room and location availability;

• travel requirements;

• the appropriate service type; and

• the buffers required between appointments.

Your appointment is not final until you receive confirmation.

You can:

• request a full appointment;

• submit an enquiry; or

• arrange an optional free 15-minute phone or video consultation.

You do not need to explain your entire situation before making contact.

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 at selected locations across Greater Brisbane by arrangement.

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.

Travel arrangements and any associated fees are considered individually. Reasonable travel costs are generally absorbed for private clients. NDIS travel is managed in accordance with the participant’s service agreement and applicable funding arrangements.

Through Courageous Being:

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

Through A Beautiful Mess:

A deposit of 25% of the session fee is required when a private appointment is confirmed.

Current deposit amounts are:

Individual session: $42.50
Relationship Session (60mins): $50.00
Relationship counselling session (90mins): $75.00

The deposit is credited towards the total session fee. The remaining balance must be paid at least 24 hours before the appointment.

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.