Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What’s Counselling?

Counselling is a process of enabling people to develop self understanding and make changes to their lives.

What is Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy involves using certain therapeutic modules to enhance the counselling.

Is there Medicare rebate?

No, unfortunately I cannot provide medicare rebate. There are some private health providers who might cover this services.

What Modules do you use?

I work from solution focused perspective. That is in the initial session we will identify a goal and work towards it in the subsequent session.

Do you do home visits?

No however I can arrange video or phone counselling which is a popular and effective way like face-to-face method.

What is family dispute resolution?

A family dispute resolution (FDR) practitioner is an independent person who helps people affected by separation or divorce to resolve their parenting disputes.

what is 60I certificate?

The law requires separating families who have a dispute about children to make a genuine effort to try to sort it out through family dispute resolution (FDR) before filing an application for parenting orders in court.

This requirement applies to anyone wanting to file an application with a family law court. It also includes those seeking changes to an existing parenting order. There are a few exceptions to this requirement, such as cases involving family violence, child abuse or urgency.

Unless an exemption applies, parties seeking to have a parenting matter determined by a family law court will need to file a certificate from an accredited FDR practitioner. The certificate is issued under Section 60I of the Family Law Act 1975 and is commonly known as a Section 60I Certificate. For details visit https://www.ag.gov.au/FamiliesAndMarriage/Families/FamilyDisputeResolution/Pages/default.aspx