Concessions
Please check below to see if you are eligible for a Concession Rate before booking online. Evidence is required.
Concessions available with Ghita Andersen in the Ghita Therapy Currumbin clinic:
GP Referral Concession:
At Ghita Therapy Counselling our fees are adjusted to the fact that there is no Medicare rebate, so there is not much difference to your out of pocket expenses if you see a psychologist. Our Currumbin clinic offers individuals with a GP referral letter (addressed to Ghita Andersen) a 20% discount. Please email your letter or bring it to the session.
GP Referral: $80 p.h. (Save $20)
Terms and Conditions:
*Not valid with any other discount or offer
*Discounts not available for Art Therapy, Mediation, Anger Management, Time Line Therapy, NLP, Hypnotherapy and Couples Counselling
GP Referral Concession:
At Ghita Therapy Counselling our fees are adjusted to the fact that there is no Medicare rebate, so there is not much difference to your out of pocket expenses if you see a psychologist. Our Currumbin clinic offers individuals with a GP referral letter (addressed to Ghita Andersen) a 20% discount. Please email your letter or bring it to the session.
GP Referral: $80 p.h. (Save $20)
Terms and Conditions:
- Individual Counselling for Anxiety, Depression and General Relationship Issues
- GP referral letter must be addressed to Ghita Andersen Counsellor dated 2022
- Please ask your GP for a referral letter (Addressed to Ghita Andersen) not a Mental Health Care Plan
- Bookings must be made online
- Up to 10 discounted sessions per calendar year
- 24 Hour Cancellation Policy
- More FAQs
*Not valid with any other discount or offer
*Discounts not available for Art Therapy, Mediation, Anger Management, Time Line Therapy, NLP, Hypnotherapy and Couples Counselling
Bond, Griffith and Southern Cross University Student Concession:
Ghita's family are all Bond and Griffith Alumni and Ghita mentors Southern Cross and Bond Mediation students. For this reason Ghita Therapy offers a 20% discount to our local university students for Individual Counselling.
University Card: $80 p.h. (Save $20)
Terms and Conditions:
*Not valid with any other discount or offer
*Discounts not available for Art Therapy, Mediation, Anger Management, Time Line Therapy, NLP, Hypnotherapy or Couples Counselling
Ghita's family are all Bond and Griffith Alumni and Ghita mentors Southern Cross and Bond Mediation students. For this reason Ghita Therapy offers a 20% discount to our local university students for Individual Counselling.
University Card: $80 p.h. (Save $20)
Terms and Conditions:
- Individual Counselling for Anxiety, Depression and General Relationship Issues
- Bookings must be made online
- Valid student card must be shown
- Unlimited sessions
- 24 Hour Cancellation Policy
*Not valid with any other discount or offer
*Discounts not available for Art Therapy, Mediation, Anger Management, Time Line Therapy, NLP, Hypnotherapy or Couples Counselling
Seniors Card Concession:
To make counselling more affordable for seniors, Ghita Therapy offers a 20% discount for Individual Counselling.
Seniors Card: $80 p.h. (Save $20)
Terms and Conditions:
*Not valid with any other discount or offer
*Discounts not available for Art Therapy, Mediation, Anger Management, Time Line Therapy, NLP, Hypnotherapy or Couples Counselling
To make counselling more affordable for seniors, Ghita Therapy offers a 20% discount for Individual Counselling.
Seniors Card: $80 p.h. (Save $20)
Terms and Conditions:
- Individual Counselling for Anxiety, Depression and General Relationship Issues
- Bookings must be made online
- Valid seniors card must be shown
- Unlimited sessions
- 24 Hour Cancellation Policy
*Not valid with any other discount or offer
*Discounts not available for Art Therapy, Mediation, Anger Management, Time Line Therapy, NLP, Hypnotherapy or Couples Counselling
NDIS Referral Concession:
Individual counselling only: Client please arrange with your NDIS representative.
NDIS Referral: $80 per hour (Save $20)
Terms and Conditions:
*Not valid with any other discount or offer
*Discounts not available for Art Therapy, Mediation, Anger Management, Time Line Therapy, NLP, Hypnotherapy or Couples Counselling
Individual counselling only: Client please arrange with your NDIS representative.
NDIS Referral: $80 per hour (Save $20)
Terms and Conditions:
- Individual Counselling for Anxiety, Depression and General Relationship Issues
- Phone Bookings only
- Unlimited sessions
- Invoice must be paid in full within 7 days by client or NDIS provider
- 24 Hour Cancellation Policy
*Not valid with any other discount or offer
*Discounts not available for Art Therapy, Mediation, Anger Management, Time Line Therapy, NLP, Hypnotherapy or Couples Counselling
What is the Difference Between a Psychologist and a Psychotherapist or Counsellor?
Both professionals often have the same degrees. However, a Psychologist concentrates on diagnosing and assessing mental illness and tends to support people with more severe mental health problems. Psychologists use treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy CBT and psychological testing because medicare insist on it. They usually requires a doctor's referral for a full assessment which goes on your mental health record.
Psychotherapists and Counsellors on the other hand are experts in 'Talk Therapy' and listening. They are trained in multiple methods of Therapy and help to clarify issues, explore options and develop strategies. They don't tend to diagnose or do assessments, but they will support people with mild to moderate symptoms of mental illness. Counsellors and therapists adopt a more person-centred approach and practice modalities that psychologists do not; such as Psychotherapy, Couples Counselling, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Gestalt Therapy, Family Dispute Mediation and Hypnotherapy. These methods are not covered under medicare. Counsellors and Therapists also will not break client confidentiality, so there is no public mental health record.
In a nutshell, a Psychologist diagnoses and treats mental illness and a Psychotherapist/ Counsellor listens to understand and give strategies for life's everyday problems.
Both professionals often have the same degrees. However, a Psychologist concentrates on diagnosing and assessing mental illness and tends to support people with more severe mental health problems. Psychologists use treatments like cognitive behavioural therapy CBT and psychological testing because medicare insist on it. They usually requires a doctor's referral for a full assessment which goes on your mental health record.
Psychotherapists and Counsellors on the other hand are experts in 'Talk Therapy' and listening. They are trained in multiple methods of Therapy and help to clarify issues, explore options and develop strategies. They don't tend to diagnose or do assessments, but they will support people with mild to moderate symptoms of mental illness. Counsellors and therapists adopt a more person-centred approach and practice modalities that psychologists do not; such as Psychotherapy, Couples Counselling, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Gestalt Therapy, Family Dispute Mediation and Hypnotherapy. These methods are not covered under medicare. Counsellors and Therapists also will not break client confidentiality, so there is no public mental health record.
In a nutshell, a Psychologist diagnoses and treats mental illness and a Psychotherapist/ Counsellor listens to understand and give strategies for life's everyday problems.
*We withhold the right not to offer this discount if clients do not respect our rules. *Prices subject to change at any time
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