What is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)?An AMHSW is a qualified social worker who has undertaken additional mental health training and demonstrated advanced clinical experience. AMHSWs are recognised Medicare providers who offer evidence-based psychological therapies to support mental health and wellbeing.How are AMHSWs different from Clinical Psychologists?Both professionals are qualified to provide psychological therapy, although their training pathways and professional backgrounds differ.Clinical psychologists have specialist training in psychological assessment, diagnosis and treatment. AMHSWs bring a strong person-in-environment perspective, recognising how relationships, life experiences, trauma, identity and broader social circumstances influence mental health.What can you expect when working with an AMHSW?AMHSWs combine evidence-based therapeutic approaches with a holistic, strengths-based understanding of the person.At Go With That Therapy, this means bringing together psychological therapies, including EMDR, with an understanding of your experiences, relationships, environment and individual needs.Which professional is right for you?Both can provide effective mental health treatment. The most important considerations are the clinician's experience, therapeutic approach, suitability for your needs and whether you feel comfortable working together.

Online counselling allows you to access therapy from wherever you feel comfortable, without needing to travel to an appointment.Sessions are conducted via video, and you'll receive instructions on how to connect before your appointment. All you need is a reliable internet connection, a device with a camera and microphone, and a private space where you feel comfortable talking.Both counselling and EMDR therapy can be delivered online, although we'll discuss whether this approach is appropriate for your individual needs.

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It's an evidence-based psychological therapy and one of the recommended first-line treatments for PTSD.EMDR helps people process traumatic or overwhelming memories so they become less emotionally distressing and disruptive. Unlike some other trauma therapies, EMDR doesn't require you to describe every detail of what happened.During processing, your therapist guides you through brief sets of eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation, such as tapping or alternating sounds.Learn more about EMDR therapy

Research suggests that online EMDR can be an effective treatment for trauma and PTSD, with studies demonstrating meaningful reductions in trauma-related symptoms.Emerging research comparing online and in-person EMDR has found encouraging outcomes, including similar treatment completion rates and no clear differences in safety outcomes. While further research is needed to establish whether the two formats are equally effective, existing findings support online EMDR as a promising and accessible alternative to face-to-face treatment.Online EMDR follows the same established therapeutic framework, with bilateral stimulation adapted for video sessions.As with any therapy, suitability depends on your individual needs and circumstances. We'll explore whether online EMDR is appropriate for you and how to ensure you feel comfortable and supported throughout the process.

Your first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and explore what brings you to therapy. We'll discuss your experiences, what you'd like support with, and your goals for our work together.There's no pressure to share everything at once. We'll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you and discuss what therapy might look like moving forward.For younger adolescents, parents or carers may be involved in part of the initial session where appropriate, while respecting the young person's privacy and confidentiality.

Confidentiality is fundamental to creating a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship. What you share in therapy is treated as private and confidential, with some important legal and ethical exceptions.These include circumstances involving serious safety concerns, mandatory reporting obligations or information required through lawful court processes. I'll explain these limits clearly during our first session.For children and young people, I take a developmentally appropriate approach to confidentiality, respecting their privacy and growing autonomy while involving parents or carers where appropriate.My aim is to create a space where you feel safe, respected and comfortable sharing your experiences.

Research shows that psychological therapy can lead to meaningful improvements in mental health and wellbeing, although the number of sessions needed varies considerably between individuals.Studies exploring the relationship between therapy duration and outcomes suggest that while some people experience improvements within the first several sessions, others benefit from more extended therapeutic support.For people navigating complex or childhood trauma, attachment difficulties and longstanding emotional or relationship patterns, therapy may involve additional time to develop understanding, build safety and work through difficult experiences.Most importantly, longer-term therapy isn't a sign that treatment isn't working. For some people, it provides valuable space to explore deeper patterns and support meaningful, sustainable change.There is ultimately no predetermined timeline. We'll regularly review your progress and goals, ensuring therapy remains collaborative, purposeful and responsive to your individual needs, goal, time frame and capacity.

I work with teenagers and adults of all ages.My practice is inclusive, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, welcoming people from diverse backgrounds, identities, sexualities and life experiences.I offer individual counselling and EMDR therapy, supporting people with trauma, mental health challenges, identity, self-worth and relationship difficulties.While relationships and family dynamics can be explored in individual therapy, I don't currently offer couples or family therapy.

Consistency is an important part of therapy, and your appointment time is reserved specifically for you. I understand that life happens, so I ask for at least 48 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule.The following cancellation fees may apply:48 hours or more notice: No cancellation fee.Less than 48 hours' notice: 50% of the session fee.Missed appointments without notice: Up to 100% of the session fee.Cancellation fees help account for appointment times that cannot be offered to other clients at short notice. If your appointment can be filled, no cancellation fee will apply.I understand that illness, emergencies and unexpected circumstances arise. Individual circumstances will always be considered, and I encourage you to reach out if something comes up.Cancellation fees are not eligible for Medicare rebates.

No! You're welcome to book a private counselling appointment without a GP referral. Many people access therapy this way. If you'd like to access Medicare rebates, you'll need to meet the eligibility requirements and have a valid referral, usually from your GP alongside a Mental Health Treatment Plan. You referral needs to be dated prior to your first appointment to access rebates. Appointments are paid in full, and eligible clients can submit their own Medicare claims following payment.You can find more information on our Fees & Rebates page.

At Go With That Therapy, appointments are paid in full, and eligible clients are responsible for submitting their own Medicare rebate claims.After payment, you'll be provided with a receipt containing the details needed to make your claim.Claims can be submitted online through your Medicare account via myGov or the myGov app. Medicare will assess your eligibility and pay any applicable rebate directly into your nominated bank account.For step-by-step instructions, visit our How to Claim Your Medicare Rebate page.