FAQs

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I am a new client

New clients are requested to contact me first before booking any appointments. You can contact me directly on 0412 664 585 via sms or Click below to send me an inquiry.

Currently only accepting couples.

Please note, it may take me 24 – 48 hours to return your call or email. 

I am an existing client

Click below to continue to book sessions online. Or if there are any issues please contact me directly via sms on 0412 664 585 or hello@mellsymonds.com.au

Please note, it may take me 24 – 48 hours to return your call or email.

FAQs

Our practice thrives on referrals from our clients. If you like the services you receive, please refer us to your friends and family.

The first appointment is 60 minutes long because we’ll need to do some paperwork and find out what you are coming to therapy for. Sessions booked after this go for 55 minutes and longer sessions can be booked in if requested.

This is a difficult question to answer because it depends on what the issue is, how long the issue has been ongoing, and what kind of change you’re wanting to create.

On average, our clients tend to stay for 6-10 sessions, but it’s also common for some clients who are working on long-standing issues who will choose to continue working with me for significantly longer periods. They see the value in doing long-term therapy work. Occasionally some clients only require a small number of sessions because they want to resolve a very specific issue that doesn’t require longer work.

It’s important to know the best results from counselling and psychotherapy are achieved when appointments are scheduled and attended on a regular basis.

Individual-$100                                                                                                                                                  Couples-$120 (60 minutes)                                                                                                                                                Couples- $170 (90 minutes)                                                                                                                                                Square fees of 2.2% will be added to the total cost from 2024.

Please note, no Medicare rebate is offered for this service and Doctors referrals are not required. You can sms me directly or send me an email on hello@mellsymonds.com.au so that we can organise a time that suits mutually to see what brings you into therapy. 

This clinic accepts, cash, Direct Debit and Eftpos and does not hold accounts. Payments are to be made at the conclusion of each session.

A minimum of 24 hours notice is required if you cancel or reschedule an appointment, or the full fee will be charged.  Similarly, the full fee will be applicable if you forget about an appointment or do not show up without giving 24 hours notice as other clients may miss out on receiving help.

Your privacy is of the utmost importance to me. I adhere to the ethics and guidelines set out by two of the industry’s peak professional bodies of which I am a member of.

PACFA- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation Australia, Mellinda Symonds PACFA reg Clinical

ACA- The Australian Counselling Association, Level 2 # 3341 

To hold memberships with the above associations members must ensure that they meet the minimum annual standards for professional development and supervision.  And, In order to provide the best service for my clients, I continue to engage in regular professional development, personal work and clinical supervision to keep my skills relevant and up-to-date.

We are a recognised provider of counselling services with the following associations.  

Medibank Private                                                                                                                                                                AHM                                                                                                                                                                                  St Lukes Health and Emergency Services                                                                                                                    Police Health Fund                                                                                                                                                         Drs Health Fund                                                                                                                                                                                                  Please check with your insurance policy to see if it will cover your counselling sessions.

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