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Mindfulness and Relaxation exercises
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
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At Still Mind we believe that counselling from a psychologist should be available to those who are not on a high income. Counselling from a psychologist attracts a medicare rebate for up to 12 sessions in one year. At Still Mind the fee is $100 which with a medibank rebate of $78 ($95 if you have reached the safety net) will make about $20 of out of pocket expenses. For this you must go to your GP and ask them to prepare a GP Mental Health Care Plan with a referral to Colin Thompson. Point out that I practice cognitive behavioural therapy. If you have any problem with this I can talk to your GP or refer you to one who can prepare such a plan. People on a health care card are charged $90 (out of pocket expenses of about $10) but you will be bulkbilled if this causes hardship. If you would like to try the service to see if Stillmind is for you, then please ask for a $50 first session. The Australian Psychology Society recommended fee for an hour of counselling is $200. Most psychologists charge around $135.
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