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To book an appointment you can head to my bookings page or email me on leisamareecounselling@gmail.com phone Leisa on 0400 509 614.

Your first counseling session is a 20 minute free phone consultation just to find a bit of information what you need from your counselling session. After your free phone consultation sessions are for 1 hour. Then I will pick the therapy that is best for you your sessions are done in private.

People may be unaware that they need counseling therapy. When to start therapy, most people start when they are feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, difficulty concentrating, sadness, mood swings or you are feeling past life traumatic events are resurfacing in your mind. This is when your body and mind is telling you your not coping. Feeling all the above it is time for you to seek help. 

Online counselling and telephone and walk and talk counseling sessions are  for 1 hour.  

Telehealth counseling, also known as online counselling or virtual therapy, is a method of receiving counseling services via phone calls, offering access to support from anywhere Australia wide in the comfort of your own home.  

Walk and talk therapy, also known as outdoor therapy, is a concept that takes traditional counseling sessions beyond the confines of a therapy room. Instead of sitting face-to-face with a counselor, these sessions occur outdoors while walking side by side. Here’s what you need to know:

1. Nature as the Setting: Imagine discussing your thoughts and feelings while strolling through a park, along a beach, or in a peaceful garden. The natural environment becomes an integral part of the therapeutic experience.

Dynamic and Liberating: Walk and talk therapy is counseling in motion. Although it’s not a fitness session, it’s often more dynamic than traditional indoor sessions. The act of walking can enhance creativity, reduce stress, and promote a sense of well-being.

Suitable for All: Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, outdoor therapy can be beneficial. It’s especially helpful for those who find indoor therapy confining or awkward.

Risk Assessment and Confidentiality: Competent therapists conduct thorough risk assessments to ensure the route is accessible and safe. If it is raining we provide a safe place which is suggested a coffee shop or at the office which is the clients choice

Online counseling refers to counseling services conducted over the internet: Some benefits of online counseling are: Increased privacy: You can have your sessions from anywhere you feel comfortable and secure. Online counseling can reach people who live in rural areas.  

Grief is normally associated with losing someone, or the loss of a job. Maybe a broken relationship or the loss of a pet. Grief can be a sad and difficult for anyone experiencing grief. If your feeling alone, confused, upset, or guilty after losing someone. Leisa Maree Counselling can assist you with the pain and sorrow you are going through.

Individual counselling is you as a client, engaging in one on one sessions with a professionally trained counsellor. These sessions take place in a safe and confidential environment. 

Couples counseling, also known as couples therapy, is a form of psychotherapy specifically designed to address issues within intimate relationships. Here are key points about couples counseling:

1. Purpose: Couples counseling aims to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships between partners.
   
   

2. Process: During sessions, a couples counsellor facilitates open dialogue between both individuals in the relationship. They explore underlying dynamics, patterns, and emotions.
   
   

3. Focus Areas:
   
   

   • Conflict Resolution: Couples learn effective ways to manage disagreements and find common ground.

   • Communication Skills: Enhancing communication helps partners express needs, feelings, and concerns.

   • Intimacy and Connection: Couples work on deepening emotional and physical intimacy.

   • Problem-Solving: Strategies for addressing challenges and making joint decisions are explored.

4. Short-Term and Solution-Focused: Couples counseling is often short-term, with a focus on specific issues. It provides practical tools for immediate application.

Our counseling business does not bulk bill as counsellors are not allowed to bulk bill with Medicare. But we do cheaper prices for people on a pensioner or healthcare card. Individual online via google meet or zoom counseling for 1 hour is $60.00. Individual telehealth counseling for 1 hour is $60.00. Walk and talk individual counseling for 1 hour is $60.00.