Everyone goes through challenges in life. While you may have been able to cope with the challenges you’ve encountered in the past, it’s always a good idea to seek extra support when you need it. In fact, when you realise you need a helping hand, you’re taking responsibility for your life.
And remember, therapy need not be a long-term commitment. For some people, a few sessions and a couple of new strategies are all they need to get back on track. Others find it necessary and helpful to look at deep patterns of behaviour and beliefs or to process past traumas, in order to move forward. Whatever, your looking for, the therapists at Lantern Psychology will be willing to discuss your needs and work with you to formulate a plan to move forward.
At Lantern Psychology Centre our clinicians employ evidence-based treatment approaches and work with you to tailor these approaches to help you with your particular problem.
Therapy usually involves:
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The therapist gaining an understanding of the problem and the client’s goals for therapy.
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A joint agreement about a treatment plan. This generally includes the type of therapeutic approach, the targets for change and an estimated number of sessions.
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Working on improving understanding and insight into problems, patterns and behaviours and learning skills to address change.
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If patterns of behaviour, emotions and beliefs are rooted in past events and experiences, there might be a joint decision to process past events to address barriers to client goals and well-being.
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The number of depends on your specific needs and goals and usually a joint decision between you and your therapist which is usually discussed in the first two sessions.
What we do know is that in most cases, 10-12 sessions are enough to work through many issues such as depression and anxiety-related issues. Trauma-related and deep rooted issues often take longer to address. I
The APS (Australian Psychology Society) currently recommends rates of $311 for 45-60 mins. Hourly rates at Lantern Psychology Centre are set by the individual psychologist who manage their own businesses and are based on length and type of consultation. They currently range between $225 – $311 a session and Medicare rebates are currently between $96.65 and $141.85 a session.
Counsellors and psychotherapists also set their own rates which typically range from $130 per hour to $180 per hour.
You do not need a referral to see a psychologist or any other therapist, however, clients who have a Mental Health Care Treatment Plan (MHCTP) and a referral to a psychologist from their GP, are eligible for rebates for part of the cost for up to 10 psychology sessions a calendar year through Medicare.
Further information about referrals and Mental Health Care Plans can be found here.
