Frequently asked questions
We understand that beginning counselling for the first time can bring up a great deal of anxiety and uncertainty.
To help ease your concerns and address any questions you may have, we’ve compiled a helpful collection of frequently asked questions for you to review.
FAQ about Counselling
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Counselling offers a confidential, respectful space to discuss what is happening and what you would like to change. Together, we explore concerns, patterns and possible next steps. Sessions are practical, evidence-based and tailored to your needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Counselling can help you understand difficult thoughts, feelings and relationship patterns, clarify what matters to you and develop more effective ways of responding. It may support better communication, greater confidence, improved emotional balance and choices that align with the life or relationship you want.
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No. Many people begin counselling knowing only that something feels wrong, stuck or out of balance. You do not need a clear explanation or detailed goals. Part of counselling is helping you make sense of your experience, identify what matters and clarify what you would like to be different.
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There is no fixed number of sessions. Some people benefit from a small number of focused appointments, while longstanding or complex concerns may require more time. After understanding your needs and goals, your therapist will discuss a likely direction with you and regularly review whether counselling remains helpful.
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Yes. What you discuss is treated as private and confidential. However, confidentiality has legal and professional limits, including serious safety concerns, certain child-protection matters or a lawful requirement to provide information. These limits will be explained before counselling begins.
FAQ about couples Counselling
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It is usually unhelpful to pressure someone into counselling. You can explain what concerns you and what you hope counselling might achieve. Your partner may contact HRS with questions before deciding. If they remain unwilling, you can attend individual counselling to explore your own responses, boundaries and choices.
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Couples counselling gives both partners space to describe their concerns and hopes for the relationship. Rather than deciding who is right, we explore the recurring pattern that keeps you stuck. Sessions may focus on communication, conflict, trust, emotional connection, intimacy or decisions about the relationship’s future.
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Yes. You can attend alone to discuss concerns about a partner, marriage, separation or another important relationship. Counselling can help you understand your feelings, identify patterns, clarify what you need and consider the parts of the situation that are within your influence.
FAQ about hrs
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No. Healthy Relationship Solutions does not offer private health fund or Medicare rebates.
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A standard counselling session costs $150.00 per session. Clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring cost $250.00 per session.
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Yes but the full session fee is imposed for cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice (unless otherwise stipulated for corporate/clinical supervision contract clients).
