Q. How long will it be before I feel better?
A. Recovery time for people is an individual journey. There is no set time but the aim of Gippsland Counselling Services is that you start to feel better and have more hope from the first counselling session. The aim is to have strategies and suggestions that can be used immediately to aid in the recovery as soon as possible.
Q. Am I able to book an after-hours appointment?
A. Yes this is possible depending on availability.
Q. Are home visits available?
A. Yes depending on location.
Q. What can I do to help someone I love going through a difficult time?
A. Often it is helpful to seek counselling for yourself. In this way, you will have support and someone to discuss your concerns with. The end result is you will feel more able to handle and help your loved one through their difficulties.
Q. What qualifications does the counsellor have?
A. The counsellor has many qualifications including a Diploma of Teaching (Primary), Bachelor of Health Science (Dermal Therapies), Bachelor of Social and Community Welfare and a Masters of Social Work (Qualifying).
Q. Are they a member of any associations?
A. Yes they are an accredited Mental Health Social Worker through the AASW (Australian Association of Social Workers).
Q. How long are the appointments?
A. 45-60 minutes.
Q. Do I need a referral or can I just book an appointment?
A. You can just book an appointment but if you have a referral you may be able to claim a rebate through Medicare.
Q. How soon can I get an appointment? Is there a waiting list?
A. As this is a new business it is currently easy to get an appointment and there are no wait lists. However, due to the amount of enquiries that have been received, this is not expected to stay this way.
