Fees and questions

Tim’s fees are $150 for an individual session, $180 for couples and $220 for families. They are on his profile and on our Fees and FAQs page . Regular sessions are 60 minutes; your first session is usually 90 minutes, so its fee is 50% higher than the hourly rate.

Halaxy shows the exact fee, and the payment and cancellation terms, before you confirm.

Medicare rebates are not available for couples counselling under a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan. For individual sessions, rebates may be available when you see an eligible psychologist, accredited mental health social worker or appropriately qualified occupational therapist, but they are not available for counselling services provided by counsellors.

We aim to keep our counselling fees accessible and competitive with the out-of-pocket costs of psychological services.

Tim’s payment and cancellation terms are shown on Halaxy before you confirm.

Your counsellor will begin by helping you clarify your desired outcomes and what you would like to be different in your life. Together, you’ll explore what’s happening internally that may be getting in the way and what it will take to respond differently.

It can save time if you write down a list of your desired outcomes before your appointment.

Your first session is ideally 90 minutes because there is a lot to explore, and we don’t want you to feel rushed. Your counsellor will help you clarify your desired outcomes, understand what’s been getting in the way and explain how you can work towards meaningful, lasting change.

By the end of your initial session, our aim is for you to have a clearer understanding of what you’d like to achieve and how we can work towards those outcomes together.

Regular sessions are 60 minutes. As the initial session is usually 90 minutes, its fee is 50% higher than the corresponding hourly rate because of the additional time.

If the cost presents financial difficulties, we offer flexible payment plans to accommodate different budgets.

Yes. We understand that a 90-minute session may not suit everyone financially, so a 60-minute initial appointment can also be arranged. Call 0415 541 023 to arrange it.

A shorter first session may mean we need some extra time in your second appointment to fully explore your concerns and agree on a clear direction.

Yes. Tim sees clients face to face at our Brookvale rooms, online and by phone.

Use the Book button to choose a time on Halaxy, the online booking system we use.

If you’d rather book by phone, call 0415 541 023 .

Yes, with certain limits. Counsellors have a responsibility to act when someone’s safety is at risk or when disclosure is required by law. Outside these circumstances and other applicable legal exceptions, information is only shared with your written consent.