FAQ’s

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At Bondi Mind, we believe in therapy that encourages exploration, to become more insightful, self aware and mindful so that you can walk a healthier, happier path, through getting to know yourself better.

There are many tools that we can use to gain perspective and help you on your journey.  It is really driven by what works best for you.  We take a humanistic view, which means that we take a holistic perspective and believe int he power of each individual to realise their capabilities and create their own potential and opportunities.  Some of the modalities and techniques that we draw form are:

  • Client Centred
  • Mindfulness
  • Self Compassion
  • Trauma Informed
  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).

Therapist/Client Relationship

A good therapist/client relationship is one where you as the client feel that you are safe.  A feeling of safety is imperative if you are going to be able to achieve your goals in therapy because you must believe, that no matter what you bring to the counselling session, your therapist is going to be non-judgemental, caring and always trying to actively listen, and gain a deep understanding of you and your needs.  That does not mean however, that you won’t find the relationship at times difficult, as with change, come challenges to overcome.  But as long as you know your therapist is there to meet your needs first and foremost, then you will feel supported through these challenges.

Mandatory Reporting

Professional practitioners have an ethical and professional responsibility to monitor the risks to their clients and others.  This means that if the therapist believes that their client is at risk of harming themselves or others, they must report it to the relevant authorities.

Confidentiality

Counselling is a confidential process that involves sharing sensitive, personal and private information that may at times be distressing.  Everything we discuss in our sessions together is confidential except:

  1. for the purposes of supervision*
  2. where, in my opinion, you may be at risk of harm to yourself, or to others.

*As a therapist I participate in supervision sessions that allow me to gain support and guidance in my work and to check that I am working ethically and competently.  When I discuss the work that I am doing with you, I will not refer to you by name or any other distinguishing features, in order to keep your identity anonymous.

Benefits

There are many benefits to counselling; some are listed below:

  • increase resilience to stress by fostering emotional strength and flexibility
  • promote emotional regulation
  • promote better communication and social engagement
  • strengthen relationships
  • learn skills that help you manage anxiety
  • present new opportunities and potential.

Pricing/Appointments

Fees vary depending on the client and length of the relationship.  Whilst there are standardised fees, the therapist may negotiate a fee with the client based on what they are able to pay.  As a guide, the feel for a 50 minute session is usually between $100 and $130.

Appointments can be booked over the phone or via email.  It is important to leave a message if Jacinta doesn’t answer as she may be with a client.

Payment is made at the end of each session.

It is part of Bondi Mind’s policy that cancellations are made at least 24 hours prior to the appointment in order to make the appointment available to another client.  Of course, exceptional circumstances are taken into account.