Frequently Asked Questions
What is Imago Relationship Therapy?
Imago Relationship Therapy developed by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D is a structured process where couples are assisted and coached, in engaging in safe & respectable conversation with each other about the issues they present with. As a result they gain a deeper empathy and understanding for each other’s emotional unmet needs and grievances, bringing about a more intimate, closer connection and healing of the relationship.
How many sessions do we need to attend to get our relationship back on track?
It depends on the health of your relationship and the issues you present with. If you have a fairly good relationship, and you just need some tools to enhance and strengthen it, you may only need to come for 2 or 3 sessions. For other needs where there has been an emotional and/or physical disconnection in the relationship, and a certain amount of wounding, due to unresolved issues including infidelity, a minimum of 5-10 sessions or longer may be needed. It will depend on how willing and committed you both are in doing the work required to change the old ways of relating. As a result, new and healthier ways of relating and resolving issues confidently will bring about healing, transformation and a sense of empowerment.
Are your services covered by Medicare or private health rebates?
Counsellors are not currently able to provide Medicare or other private health rebates for couple’s therapy, and so you do not need a referral. Simply call me and make a booking.
Do you accept Eftpos?
Yes, Eftpos is accepted. Alternatively, I also accept cash or you can do an online direct transfer on the day of appointment.
What can couples expect during the first session?
Couple sessions run for 90 minutes and provides sufficient time to not only build rapport with the therapist, but complete a Basic Details form and discuss the reasons you have come for counselling, sharing your goals and how you would like your relationship to be.
Thinking about how you may each contribute to your relationship in a manner that is not helpful and causes the other to feel triggered will be considered, and why each feels the way they do. New ways of being will be considered and tools provided to ensure a more safe and intimate connection. Opportunity to experience the Imago process will be offered to begin working on whatever is important to both will follow.
If you feel I am the right therapist for you, then I would love the opportunity to support you both equally for future sessions.
Imago Relationship Therapy developed by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D. and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Ph.D is a structured process where couples are assisted and coached, in engaging in safe & respectable conversation with each other about the issues they present with. As a result they gain a deeper empathy and understanding for each other’s emotional unmet needs and grievances, bringing about a more intimate, closer connection and healing of the relationship.
How many sessions do we need to attend to get our relationship back on track?
It depends on the health of your relationship and the issues you present with. If you have a fairly good relationship, and you just need some tools to enhance and strengthen it, you may only need to come for 2 or 3 sessions. For other needs where there has been an emotional and/or physical disconnection in the relationship, and a certain amount of wounding, due to unresolved issues including infidelity, a minimum of 5-10 sessions or longer may be needed. It will depend on how willing and committed you both are in doing the work required to change the old ways of relating. As a result, new and healthier ways of relating and resolving issues confidently will bring about healing, transformation and a sense of empowerment.
Are your services covered by Medicare or private health rebates?
Counsellors are not currently able to provide Medicare or other private health rebates for couple’s therapy, and so you do not need a referral. Simply call me and make a booking.
Do you accept Eftpos?
Yes, Eftpos is accepted. Alternatively, I also accept cash or you can do an online direct transfer on the day of appointment.
What can couples expect during the first session?
Couple sessions run for 90 minutes and provides sufficient time to not only build rapport with the therapist, but complete a Basic Details form and discuss the reasons you have come for counselling, sharing your goals and how you would like your relationship to be.
Thinking about how you may each contribute to your relationship in a manner that is not helpful and causes the other to feel triggered will be considered, and why each feels the way they do. New ways of being will be considered and tools provided to ensure a more safe and intimate connection. Opportunity to experience the Imago process will be offered to begin working on whatever is important to both will follow.
If you feel I am the right therapist for you, then I would love the opportunity to support you both equally for future sessions.
Fees
Fees from Jan 1st 2020
Please talk to me about reduced fees if you hold a pension, or are a student or experiencing financial difficulties
- Individual 60 min session: $90
- Individual 90 min session: $130
- Couple’s Therapy 90min session: $180
- Couple's Therapy 2hr session: $250
- I am happy to offer 5 x 1.5 hr couple's sessions as a package if payment of $700 is paid in full from the 2nd session. Sessions need to be completed within six months of the $700 payment, as refunds will not be available after this period.
Please talk to me about reduced fees if you hold a pension, or are a student or experiencing financial difficulties
- Fees payable on day of appointment.
- Re-scheduling or cancelling of appointments appreciated by giving 24 hour notice to avoid cancellation charges
