Sydney Wide Counselling ServicesVerified
counselling
Petersham NSW 2049
Counselling and psychotherapy practice in Petersham, in Sydney's Inner West, offering couples, individual, teen and family therapy in person and online.
Service · 1 provider
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellors and psychotherapists support emotional wellbeing, relationships and family communication.
For counselling & psychotherapy
- 1 verified counselling & psychotherapy provider in Australia
- Usually self-funded; some private health extras contribute
- Free to contact — EarlyBloom never charges families
Takes about a minute — no account needed.
About counselling & psychotherapy
Counsellors and psychotherapists help teenagers, parents and families work through anxiety, stress, conflict, grief, separation and big changes at home. Many also see couples and individual adults.
Counselling and psychotherapy are not registered professions under AHPRA. Practitioners can join a professional body such as the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), which set training and supervision standards. Ask a practice which body its counsellors belong to.
Cost & funding
Medicare's Better Access initiative does not rebate sessions with a counsellor or psychotherapist. A Mental Health Care Plan from your GP covers psychologists, and some social workers and occupational therapists, but not counsellors.
Some private health funds pay a rebate on extras cover for counselling with a PACFA or ACA registered practitioner. Cover depends on your fund, your policy and the individual counsellor, so check with both before booking.
Providers offering Counselling & Psychotherapy
Frequently asked questions
Can I claim a Medicare rebate for counselling?
No. Medicare's Better Access initiative does not rebate sessions with a counsellor or psychotherapist. If you need a Medicare rebate, ask your GP about a Mental Health Care Plan and a referral to a psychologist.
Do we need a referral?
No. You can book a counsellor or psychotherapist directly.
What is the difference between a counsellor and a psychologist?
Psychologists are registered with AHPRA and can offer Medicare-rebated sessions and formal assessments. Counsellors and psychotherapists are not AHPRA-registered and focus on talking therapy. Many belong to PACFA or ACA.
Is counselling covered by private health insurance?
Some extras policies include counselling with a PACFA or ACA registered practitioner. Check with your fund and ask the practice whether your counsellor is a recognised provider.