Professional, private and approachable counselling when life feels difficult.
You don’t need to wait until things reach breaking point. If something in your life is becoming difficult to manage, talking with an experienced counsellor can give you a safe place to talk things through and find your own way forward.
Face-to-face counselling across Perth and Telehealth appointments available.
A safe place to talk things through
Sometimes you know exactly what is troubling you. Other times, you might simply know that things don’t feel right.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, worrying about something repeatedly, dealing with a difficult relationship or change in your life, or finding it harder than usual to cope.
Individual counselling gives you confidential, one-to-one time with a professional counsellor who will listen without judgement and help you explore what is happening for you.
You don’t need a diagnosis, and you don’t need a GP referral to make an appointment.
What can you talk about in counselling?
You don’t need to have everything figured out before your first appointment. Our Perth counsellors support adults through many different situations, including:
Stress & overwhelm
Work pressure, burnout, competing responsibilities or feeling as though everything has become too much.
Anxiety & worry
Persistent worry, racing thoughts, panic, tension or finding it difficult to switch off.
Depression & low mood
Feeling flat, disconnected, unmotivated or struggling to enjoy the things you usually would.
Relationship & family pressures
Conflict, separation, communication difficulties, parenting pressures or changes within your family.
Grief & loss
The death of someone important to you, the end of a relationship or another significant loss or change.
Trauma & difficult past experiences
Experiences from the past or present that continue to cause distress or affect your everyday life.
Life changes & difficult decisions
Career changes, caring responsibilities, identity changes, loneliness, major decisions or simply feeling stuck.
Coping patterns that are becoming a problem
Behaviours or ways of coping that may have helped for a while but are now affecting your wellbeing, relationships or everyday life.
Sometimes, you may simply want the opportunity to talk privately with someone outside your usual circle.
You don’t need to know exactly what the problem is before asking for support.
How individual counselling can help
Counselling isn’t about someone telling you what to do.
It gives you the opportunity to talk openly about what is happening, understand your thoughts and feelings more clearly, consider different perspectives and work towards changes that feel right for you.
Depending on what brings you to counselling, this might mean finding ways to cope with stress or anxiety, processing a difficult experience, understanding patterns in your relationships, making a decision or simply having professional support during a challenging period of your life.
Some people come to counselling for a relatively short period when something particular is happening. Others find longer-term support helpful.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach.
Meet our individual counsellors
Finding a counsellor you feel comfortable talking to can be an important part of counselling.
Our counsellors have professional counselling qualifications and experience supporting adults through a broad range of personal, emotional and relationship difficulties.
You can learn more about each counsellor’s qualifications, experience, areas of interest and approach before deciding who may feel right for you.
Kerry Lucy
Perth City
Support for adults navigating anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, work stress and life changes.
Ayu Gribble
Scarborough
Support for adults navigating stress, anxiety, grief, identity, relationships and life transitions.
Nadine Reeves-Hennessey
Baldivis
Support for adults navigating relationships, stress, anxiety, life transitions and personal challenges.
Not sure who to choose?
You don’t have to work it out alone. Our admin team can help you find a counsellor whose experience, location and availability may suit what you are looking for.
Individual counselling across Perth
Vision Counselling has been supporting people in the Perth community since 2009.
Face-to-face individual counselling is currently available at our Perth locations, with Telehealth also available if you prefer to attend remotely.
Perth City
Our central Perth practice offers private, face-to-face counselling in the Perth CBD.
Scarborough
Face-to-face counselling is available from our Scarborough practice for people in Perth’s coastal and northern suburbs.
Baldivis
Individual counselling is available in Baldivis for people living and working in Perth’s southern metropolitan area.
Telehealth counselling
Online counselling is also available if getting to one of our offices is difficult or you simply prefer to attend from home.
What can I expect from my first counselling appointment?
Your first appointment is an opportunity to talk about what has brought you to counselling and what you would like help with.
You don’t need to arrive with a perfectly explained problem or a list of goals. Your counsellor will take the time to understand what has been happening and what you would like to be different.
Counselling at Vision is confidential and non-judgemental. Your counsellor may ask questions, help you explore what is happening from different perspectives and, where useful, discuss practical strategies that may help.
It is also an opportunity for you to see how you feel talking with your counsellor.
Professional counselling you can trust
Vision Counselling has provided professional counselling services in Perth since 2009.
Our individual counsellors hold professional counselling qualifications and are members of recognised professional counselling associations such as the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) or the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA), where applicable.
We believe professional counselling should also feel human. Our aim is to provide a safe, approachable place where you can talk openly and receive support that is genuinely helpful.
Counselling fees & booking
We try to make starting counselling as straightforward as possible.
$189 per 60 minute appointment.
You can book a private counselling appointment directly with Vision.
Choose face-to-face or Telehealth counselling, with after-hours and weekend appointments available with selected counsellors.
Some counselling services may be eligible for rebates depending on your private health insurer, practitioner and level of cover. Check with your insurer if you intend to claim.
Most private counselling appointments at Vision are not eligible for Medicare rebates. Medicare rebates may be available for eligible psychology and social work services with an appropriate referral.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see a counsellor?
No. You can make a private counselling appointment directly without a GP referral or Mental Health Care Plan.
How many counselling sessions will I need?
There is no set number. Some people come for a small number of sessions while dealing with a particular situation, while others choose to continue for longer.
You and your counsellor can talk about what would be useful for you and review this as counselling progresses.
How do I know if I need counselling?
You don’t need to be in crisis or have a diagnosed mental health condition to talk with a counsellor.
You might consider counselling if something is repeatedly worrying or upsetting you, you are finding it difficult to cope, or you feel some additional support would be helpful.
What is the difference between a counsellor and a psychologist?
Both counsellors and psychologists can support people with a range of emotional and mental health concerns, but their training, professional registration and scope of practice differ.
Psychologists can provide psychological assessment and diagnosis where appropriate. Counsellors focus on therapeutic support and helping clients work through personal, emotional and relationship difficulties.
If you are unsure which practitioner may be appropriate, our team can help you understand your options.
Is counselling covered by Medicare?
Most private counselling appointments at Vision are not covered by Medicare. However, Medicare rebates may be available for eligible psychology and social work services with an appropriate GP referral.
Can I have counselling online?
Yes. Telehealth counselling appointments are available by video or phone, depending on the counsellor.
Learn more about Vision’s Telehealth counselling appointments
How do I choose the right counsellor?
Qualifications and experience are important, but it also matters that you feel comfortable talking with the person you choose.
Our therapist profiles explain each counsellor’s qualifications, experience, areas of interest and approach, and you can view available appointment times before booking.
Ready to talk?
Finding support shouldn’t be another difficult thing to deal with when life already feels hard.
Browse our counsellors, find someone who feels like they may be a good fit, and choose an appointment time that works for you.