Counselling FAQs: Appointments, Fees and Online Sessions

Mindful Reactions Counselling provides holistic mental health services designed to help individuals, couples, and families manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationship challenges. Our approach combines ancient philosophical wisdom with modern therapeutic techniques to guide clients toward mindfulness and personal growth.

We specialize in helping clients with a wide range of mental health and emotional challenges, including anxiety and depression, stress management, repetitive or intrusive thoughts, relationship difficulties (including couples counselling), and emotional regulation and self-esteem issues. We aim to help you reconnect with the present moment and improve your mental clarity and emotional resilience.

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and for you to get a feel for how we work. There is no pressure to share everything straight away — we go at your pace. We will talk about what has brought you here, what you are hoping to get from counselling, and what has been going on for you. By the end, you will have a clearer sense of how we can work together. Most people leave feeling lighter and more hopeful than when they arrived.

A typical session at Mindful Reactions Counselling is client-focused and collaborative. Essentially, we’ll just have a chat—giving you space to talk through your thoughts and feelings in a supportive, non-judgemental environment. You can share what’s on your mind, and we’ll work together to explore solutions or new perspectives. We use a blend of techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Neurolinguistic Programming, to guide you toward practical strategies that suit your needs. Each session is informal, relaxed, and tailored to help you feel more in control of your responses to life's challenges.

Standard counselling sessions last 50 minutes. If you need a longer session, please contact us to discuss your needs.

Yes, we offer both in-person and online sessions to accommodate different preferences and locations. Our online sessions are available Australia-wide, allowing clients to engage with therapy from the comfort of their own homes.

Yes, Mindful Reactions Counselling is a proud member of the Counselling & Psychotherapy Community of Australia (CPCA). Being part of CPCA ensures that we maintain the highest standards of ethical practice, professional development, and client care. You can learn more about CPCA and its values by visiting their website at https://cpcaus.com.au/.

Both help you work through emotional and mental health challenges, but their training differs. Psychologists complete a university degree plus postgraduate training and can diagnose mental health conditions. Counsellors focus on therapeutic support, developing coping strategies, and personal growth — without diagnosis. At Mindful Reactions, our counsellors are registered with professional bodies (ACA and CPCA) and trained in evidence-based approaches including CBT, DBT and NLP. For many people, counselling is exactly what they need.

That is completely okay — many people feel uncertain before their first session. You do not need to have everything figured out to reach out. A first session is low pressure — it is simply a conversation. If it does not feel right, you are under no obligation to continue. You can also call us on 1300 286 102 or send an SMS to 0478 885 332 if you would rather have a quick chat first.