Lit Therapy Hillarys
Suite 5/2 Banks Ave, Hillarys WA 6025
- Clinic
About Lit Therapy Hillarys
Lit Therapy is a private mental health service with a focus on improving the lives and health of young people and their support networks. They offer therapy from sites in Cockburn Central and Hillarys, helping with depression, anxiety, school refusal, eating disorders, phobias, neurodiversity, behavioural difficulties, self-harm and trauma.
What's offered
Clinic sessions
Services provided
Lit Therapy Hillarys lists
- Individual Therapy
- 50-minute therapy sessions with registered or clinical psychologists for young people and adults.
- Parent Sessions
- 50-70 minute sessions with a psychologist to discuss relevant issues and best approach for supporting the young person.
- Crisis Consults
- 90-minute extended sessions arranged at minimal notice for young people or families in distress.
- Exploring Gender Workbook
- Interactive 6-week online workbook with audio-visual lessons, activities, and handouts covering gender exploration, self-care, relationships, and mental health.
- Personalised Workbook Consultation
- Optional one-on-one online consultation with a Lit Therapy psychologist to provide tailored guidance on using the workbook.
- Exploring Gender Megabundle
- Ready-to-use PDF resource pack of printable activities for supporting young people in exploring gender identity.
Fees
Missed or Late Cancellation Fee
$80 for standard appointments, $100 for evening appointments without 24 hours notice. Full session fee applies for cancellations with less than 4 hours notice.
$80–$100
Individual Therapy - Registered Psychologist (50 min)
Standard hours. Out-of-pocket cost with MHCP approximately $100. Medicare rebate $98.95 available.
$205
Parent Sessions - Registered Psychologist (50-70 min)
Recommended by practitioner. Medicare rebate $98.95 available with MHCP.
$205–$245
Individual Therapy - Registered Psychologist (50 min, 5pm onwards)
Evening sessions. Out-of-pocket cost with MHCP approximately $110. Medicare rebate $98.95 available.
$215
Individual Therapy - Clinical Psychologist (50 min)
Standard hours. Out-of-pocket cost with MHCP approximately $100. Medicare rebate $145.25 available.
$245
Parent Sessions - Clinical Psychologist (50-70 min)
Recommended by practitioner. Medicare rebate $145.25 available with MHCP.
$245–$265
Individual Therapy - Clinical Psychologist (50 min, 5pm onwards)
Evening sessions. Out-of-pocket cost with MHCP approximately $110. Medicare rebate $145.25 available.
$255
Crisis Consults (90 min)
Extended sessions arranged at minimal notice depending on availability.
$290
From Lit Therapy Hillarys's website, April 2026. Fees change, so check with the provider before you book.
Get to know Lit Therapy Hillarys
From Lit Therapy Hillarys's website.
Our approach
Lit Therapy uses a flexible, client-centred approach tailored to each young person's needs. Sessions are 50 minutes long and focus on understanding what brings you in, then working together to create a support plan at your own pace. The team is skilled across multiple evidence-based therapy types including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, and Schema Therapy, among others. Practitioners have special interest areas and encourage you to request the therapist who feels like the best fit—once you find them, they stay with you for the long haul. The service is designed especially for young people, with an understanding that emotions run high during periods of change like high school, exams, relationship difficulties and life transitions.
Working with families
Parent sessions are available and are recommended by a practitioner once they have seen the individual client, to discuss relevant issues and the best approach moving forward. Parent sessions run 50–70 minutes and are charged separately. The practice is committed to supporting young people and their families, recognising that families are part of the support network. One practitioner (Helen) specifically has experience with family systems-informed therapy and has supported gender diverse young people and their families.
Meet the team
Lit Therapy has a team of 12 registered and clinical psychologists, each with their own qualifications and areas of expertise. Founder Gemma Downie is a registered psychologist with over 20 years' experience, working with parents, young adults, social anxiety, self-harm, eating disorders and trauma. Other team members include specialists in neurodiversity (ADHD and autism), anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, grief, OCD, identity exploration and relationship difficulties. Several practitioners hold clinical psychology endorsements and additional qualifications in therapies like EMDR and Schema Therapy. Tania provides friendly admin support. Admin staff respond quickly and keep the practice organised, and the team is committed to providing high-quality service to young people and their support networks.
Your first visit
At your first session, the team will find out about you and why you think you might need support, then work together to come up with a plan to help. The initial appointment is an opportunity for the practitioner to understand your situation and for you to get a sense of whether they're the right fit. If you'd prefer a different therapist after your first session, you're welcome to request someone else from the team. The focus is on starting at your own pace in a supportive environment where you feel heard and understood.
Locations & areas served
Hillarys
Suite 5/2 Banks Ave, Hillarys WA 6025
Get directions to Hillarys (opens Google Maps in a new tab)Opening hours
- Mon
- 9 AM to 9 PM
- Tue
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Wed
- 9 AM to 9 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat–Sun
- Closed
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