Somatic Experiencing
Is a pioneering body awareness approach to healing trauma. It focuses on experiencing the ‘felt sense’ in the present moment to relieve the physical, emotional and physiological effects of post-traumatic stress disorder and other stress and trauma-related health problems.
For more information https://www.seaustralia.com.au
Buddhist Informed Psychotherapy
In the last three decades there has been an exponential increase in publications on the related areas of psychotherapy, Buddhism, spirituality and meditation. Buddhist-influenced therapies such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Core Process Psychotherapy and Hakomi are now in the mainstream of psychotherapeutic practices. There has also been a significant increase in the number of helping professionals who are committed and practising Buddhists or who have an interest in Buddhism.
For more information https://www.aabcap.org
Medicare Rebates
Focused Psychological Strategies under the Medicare program known as ‘Better Access’; offers support to people dealing with difficulties such as anxiety and depression. This means that if you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, you are eligible to claim a significant proportion of your counselling fees from Medicare. Through this plan you are entitled to a rebate for up to 10 individual therapy sessions in a calendar year.
For more information https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/better-access-initiative
Private Health Insurance
Clients with private health insurance may be able to claim substantial portions of their fee from their health insurance company. Each policy includes different amounts of cover, contact your private health insurer for details of your cover in relation to counselling services.
For more information contact your private health insurance provider.