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Dr Steven Laurent
I am a registered clinical psychologist, and member of the Australian Psychological Society. I work with all mental health problems, but specialise in anger management and couples counselling.
Please note I am away on extended leave until January 2025.
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Appointments
I accommodate evening hours, home visits, and telehealth. Initial sessions run for 90 minutes (charged as one hour only); but sessions thereafter are 60 minutes long.
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Style of Therapy
My main therapeutic method is what’s called Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT). I also draw from methods such as Existential Therapy, Mindfulness training, Motivational Enhancement therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (if and when the current empirical evidence base warrants it). These names may or may not mean much to you. Basically, therapy is about providing a time and a space for you to confront your problems, and an evidence-based technology for you to do so. I want to fix whatever’s troubling you, at least if it needs fixing, and help you move past any psychological barriers that prevent you from flourishing. But beyond that, I hope to inspire you to go after a life that really turns you on—an authentic and meaningful life, not just a safe or successful one. To hear more about what I do for specific problems, see Areas of Focus.
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Fees
My fees from 1 January 2024 are $336.35 per session. You can pay by cash, cheque, EFTPOS, bank transfer, or credit card.
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Medicare Rebates
Medicare will cover $136.35 of the cost of each consultation (for up to ten sessions) if you have a Mental Health Care Plan from a GP or Psychiatrist. This means $200 out of pocket.
Instant Medicare processing facilities are available, ensuring on-the-spot refunds.
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Private Health Care
Private health care will offer rebates too, but cannot be used in conjunction with Medicare rebates (as this is “double dipping”). Check with your private health fund for your specific entitlements.
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Book a consultation
The best way to organise a consultation is to text me on 0405 088 086 and I will get back to you.