As a psychology professional(psychotherapist) and member of IARPP, APA, EMDRAA, and EAPAA Simona Graham is bound by the Code of Ethics of these organizations and the NSW Government rules of confidentiality.

A psychologist is more likely to focus on cognitive behavioral therapy while a psychotherapist may be more focused on interpersonal relationships. Therapists also often specialize in specific areas such as marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, school counseling, or substance abuse treatment.

Our therapeutic approach is based on Psychodynamic Therapy, Solutions Focussed Therapy, Compassion Focussed Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Focussing, Tapping, and Gestalt, which has been repeatedly shown in scientific journals and in counselling settings to be an effective treatment for anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and trauma.

In psychotherapy, the psychotherapist applies scientifically validated procedures to help people develop healthier, more effective habits. There are several approaches to psychotherapy—including polyvagal therapy, interpersonal, and other kinds of talk therapy—that help individuals work through their problems.

Psychotherapy is a collaborative treatment based on the relationship between an individual and a psychotherapist. Grounded in dialogue(top-down) and somatic(body) support(bottom-up), it provides a supportive environment that allows you to talk openly with someone who’s objective, neutral, and nonjudgmental. You and your psychotherapist will work together to identify and change the thought and behavior patterns that are keeping you from feeling your best.

By the time you’re done, you will not only have solved the problem that brought you in, but you will have learned new skills so you can better cope with whatever challenges arise in the future.

No, you do not need a referral to see a psychotherapist. However, sometimes a local health practitioner or school may refer you. In this case please bring along any paperwork to your initial appointment. FAQs

Initial(first) appointments are 70 minutes. The initial consult is an opportunity to hear about your issues and concerns, your life history, and the ways in which anxiety or mood troubles have limited your enjoyment of life.   FAQs

For children 16 years and under, at least one parent has to attend the initial consult.  

The following sessions last 50 minutes and focus on deescalating and restructuring the conflict within your relationship or/and within yourself. The final sessions focus on consolidating newly learned communication strategies and practicing these skills in your relationship with yourself, the family, and/or your partner. FAQs Longer sessions may be made by prior arrangements. So, please contact us.

The number of therapy sessions varies according to the issues involved and their complexity. A standard program consists of ten sessions over a three to six-month period. Sometimes only one or two sessions are required but occasionally deeper issues require extended therapy. 

Counseling session costs can vary based on factors like the location, and the type of counseling service offered. At Watershed Counselling, we offer competitive pricing tailored to your unique needs. Please feel free to contact us for specific pricing details or access our booking page at https://watershedcounselling.com.au/book-online/.

Payments must be made 48 hours in advance to secure an appointment via:

• Bank Deposit
• EFTPOS (Cheque, Savings, or Credit)
• Cash
• Payment by credit card over the phone
• PayPal

Watershed Counselling is not a bulk bill practice and if you require psychological support and are experiencing financial difficulties, your Doctor will be able to advise you of available no-cost options in your area.

Our counseling fee covers the cost of the counseling session, the therapist’s expertise, and any associated administrative costs. It also includes a safe and confidential space for your counseling needs.

It’s very common for people to question whether therapy (the quiz is designed to help you with this question) works in the first place. The thing about therapy is, it doesn’t work the way, say, a medication might, where when you have symptoms, you take a drug targeting those symptoms, and hopefully, after some amount of time, those symptoms go away. Therapy is more about taking the time to look for and treat the source of the wound.

It is not possible to claim through Medicare or/and Private Health Funds. We are not offering concessions for DVA Pensioner Concession Card (PCC) and Veteran Gold Cards.  

It is not possible to claim through EAP at this stage. 

It is not possible to claim through ICare at this stage.  

It is possible to claim through NDIS. Contact your Case Manager to organize your NDIS Service Agreement. A Service Agreement must be signed/completed in order to make an appointment. A copy of the Service Agreement can be found here.

A $50 deposit must be paid in advance to make an initial(first) appointment. This deposit will be returned when your NDIS plan manager paid the invoice.

You can ask questions in your counselling sessions and after your counselling sessions. Simona takes pride in her effort to answer text messages or any emails you will need to send between our sessions. 

If your child/spouse does not wish to attend therapy you can gain insight into your behaviours and the dynamics of your relationship by coming to individual counselling.

You must give 24 hours notice when canceling or rescheduling an appointment. Please note that full fees will be charged if you are late or cancel within 24 hours.

Thank you for familiarising yourself with our common FAQs.