Question 1

Is Zoom just as effective as In-Person Counselling?

Accepted Answer

In most cases, my clients have found zoom to be better that in-person. People are more relaxed in the privacy of their own home, this helps them relax and open up more; as a result they achieve better results.

Zoom is also more convenient. It saves you spending additional dollars on babysitting, fuel and parking costs. Not mention the time saved in travel.

Question 2

How Many Sessions Do We Need?

Accepted Answer

That depends on the results of your pre-counselling assessment, the issues you're facing and how long you've been struggling. Usually after the first session I will provide a roadmap of where we're headed via email.

My goal is not to keep you in counselling and there's no commitment to any number of sessions. Just book one at a time.

If you're interested in pre-marriage counselling,  most couples need between 3 and 5 sessions. Once your results are in you will be told how many sessions are recommended.  There is no obligation to commit to any number of sessions.

Question 3

What Happens in the Sessions?

Accepted Answer

In first session we'll discuss why you've sought counselling and what your goals are. You'll receive a brief overview of your assessment results and you'll be given tools and strategies (homework) to apply to your relationship right away. Each session is one hour long with 50 allocated to counselling and 10 minutes to my professional note taking.

Question 4

What's the Cost?

Accepted Answer

All the fees are listed on the Register Page. Session start at $150 online or $170 in person (at my Gold Coast office).  Payment is required at the time of booking. The cost to complete the Pre-Counselling Assessment is $46 per couple. Payment is made when you access the online portal to complete the assessment. The first person to login makes payment for both of you.

Question 5

What's the Pre-Counselling Assessment About?

Accepted Answer

This is a thorough multi choice quiz that both partners complete independently. It covers a broad range of dynamics and is tailored to your unique circumstances. After registering for counselling you'll both receive an email from Prepare Enrich - the assessment provider - click the link in the email to access the online portal and complete your quiz. It will take you about 40 minutes to do so.

Your results are compared and contrasted highlighting the strengths and weaker areas of your relationship. This information is used to form the basis of the counselling program.

Question 6

What's Your Availability Like?

Accepted Answer

I work business hours Monday to Friday. 
Three days a week the latest session is held at 7:30pm (AEST), that's 8:30pm for people on the East Coast outside of Queensland during daylight saving. 
Saturday morning and afternoon.
Sunday afternoon.

Usually evenings are booked up a week or two in advance. Generally you can book a business hours spot the week before or the week of your desired appointment time.

Question 7

What if My Partner Isn't Ready for Counselling?

Accepted Answer

I recommend two options:
Purchase The Best Married Life - Essentials Course and complete this short course together - it's basically a couple of counselling sessions rolled into an online course. Or,
Start the counselling process without your partner. Don't waste any more time. You make some change alone to improve your relationship. Hopefully your partner will join you once they see the change.

NB: If attending alone, you only need to complete the free, brief individual pre-counselling assessment.

Question 8

What's the Process?

Accepted Answer

Step 1 - Complete the registration form
Step 2 - You'll receive an email with access to your pre-counselling assessment
Step 3 - Once your completed questionnaire is processed you receive another email containing a link to book your sessions. Payment is made at the time of booking.

Once you make a booking, you'll receive an email with a zoom link and calendar invite.

After the first session you'll receive an email with an outline (plan) on where the counselling journey will go, based on the results of your pre-counselling assessment and the first session.

If you're attending counselling as an individual, you don't need to complete the pre-counselling assessment - just book a session.

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Bookings & Fee Schedule

Online. 1 Hour
Weekday. Business Hours

Online. 2 Hours
Weekday. Business Hours

In Person. 1 Hour
Weekend

Online. 1 Hour
Weekday. Evenings

In Person. 1 Hour
Weekday. Business Hours

Online. 1 Hour
Weekend

In Person. 2 Hours.
Weekday. Business Hours

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zoom just as effective as In-Person Counselling?

How Many Sessions Do We Need?

What Happens in the Sessions?

What's the Cost?

What's the Pre-Counselling Assessment About?

What's Your Availability Like?

What if My Partner Isn't Ready for Counselling?

What's the Process?

Stay Tuned

Book a Consultation

Bookings & Fee Schedule

Online. 1 Hour Weekday. Business Hours

Online. 2 Hours Weekday. Business Hours

In Person. 1 Hour Weekend

Online. 1 Hour Weekday. Evenings

In Person. 1 Hour Weekday. Business Hours

Online. 1 Hour Weekend

In Person. 2 Hours. Weekday. Business Hours

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zoom just as effective as In-Person Counselling?

How Many Sessions Do We Need?

What Happens in the Sessions?

What's the Cost?

What's the Pre-Counselling Assessment About?

What's Your Availability Like?

What if My Partner Isn't Ready for Counselling?

What's the Process?

Stay Tuned

Online. 1 Hour
Weekday. Business Hours

Online. 2 Hours
Weekday. Business Hours

In Person. 1 Hour
Weekend

Online. 1 Hour
Weekday. Evenings

In Person. 1 Hour
Weekday. Business Hours

Online. 1 Hour
Weekend

In Person. 2 Hours.
Weekday. Business Hours