All Service Fees
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING FEES:
Currumbin: Ghita Andersen (Book Online)
*Please note that specialised methods are not included in counselling sessions and must be booked under their categories
Ormeau: Kathie Halse (Phone bookings only)
- Individual Counselling: $120 p.h. See PROMO CODE
- Concessions/ GP Referrals / Pensioners: $100 p.h. (No Bulk-Billing: Read T&Cs)
- Employee Assisted Programs & NDIS: $120 p.h. (7 Day Invoice)
- 3 Pack Counselling (3 x 1 hr): $300 - Save $60 (T&Cs: Client books first session online. Expires 3 months from purchase. No refunds on unused hours. 24 hour cancellation policy.)
*Please note that specialised methods are not included in counselling sessions and must be booked under their categories
Ormeau: Kathie Halse (Phone bookings only)
- Individual Counselling | In-Person: $120 p.h.
3 Pack Counselling Individuals: Terms and Conditions (Client books first session on booking portal)
- Package must be used within 3 months of purchase date or it will expire.
- 24 hour cancellation policy
- Online and in person sessions
- Not transferable. No refunds once begun
- Credit cannot be used for any other type of service.
COUPLES COUNSELLING FEES: Currumbin: Ghita Andersen (Book Online)
- 1 hour: $220 p.h. See PROMO CODE
- 1.5 hours: $330
- Couples Intensive: 2 hours: $440 (Recommended)
- Couples 3 Pack: (3 x 1 hour): $600 - Save $60 (T&Cs: Client books first session online. Can be used as three x 1 hour sessions or two 1.5 hour sessions. Expires 3 months from date of purchase. 24 hour cancellation policy on appointments. No refunds on unused hours once begun. Offer not available via phone. No transfers to other services.)
Packages 2026:
- Package One: One Day Couple's Retreat (Gottman Method): $1250 (5.5 hours) *T&C's apply. Includes workbook
- Package Two: 5 Weeks Pre-Marital Counselling: $900 - Save $200 (5 weeks)*T&C's apply
- Package Three: 5 Weeks Couple's Therapy: $900 - Save $200 (5 x 1 hour) *T&C's apply
- Package Four: NEW EXTENDED: INTENSIVE One Day Couple's Retreat (Couples in Crisis): $1500 (6.5 hours) *T&C's apply. Includes workbook
- Package Five: INTENSIVE: 2 Day Marathon Couples Retreat (Couples in Crisis): $3000 (11 hours) *T&C's apply. Includes workbook
ANGER MANAGEMENT FEES: Currumbin: Ghita Andersen
- Anger Management 1 Hour: $120 [Emotional Regulation, Anger Control, Emotional Mastery]
6 Week Intensive Anger Control Coaching Program: 2026
- The Developing Man - Life Coaching Program: $2500 - Save $500 (6 weeks: mixed length sessions approx 2 hours plus homework/ journalling and check-ins with Ghita)
EMDR FEES: Currumbin: Ghita Andersen
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing:
Programs:
- EMDR (NEW CLIENT Introductory Session - 2 Hours): $220 - Save $20
- EMDR Existing Client Session - 1 Hour: $120
Programs:
- EMDR: AMAZING BREAKTHROUGH PROGRAM (6 Hourly sessions): This package is for one introductory two hour session followed by 4 weekly sessions (6 hours in total). The client books the first two hour session and the therapist selects the next 4 sessions manually: $699 - Save $21 *T&Cs apply
HYPNOTHERAPY FEES: Currumbin: Ghita Andersen
- Hypnotherapy (1- 1.5 hours): $250.
- Time Line Therapy (Regression/ Childhood: Current Life) (Up to 2 hours): $450
- Past-Life Regression Hypnotherapy: (Up to 3 hours): $700
Hypnotherapy Packages:
- 3 PACK HYPNO (Clinical Hypnotherapy) for Quit Programs etc: $699 (Valued at $750)
- ULTIMATE 3 PACK HYPNO/ NLP Intensive Mix for Quit Programs etc: $899 (Valued at $950)
LIFE COACHING & NLP FEES: Currumbin: Ghita Therapy
*Please note that NLP methods are not included in counselling sessions as these come under Self-Development Coaching
- Life Coaching - Stand alone session (1.5 - 2 Hours): $450
- NLP Existing Clients - 1 hour: $250 (Existing clients only)
- NLP (New Clients - 2 hours): $450
- Time Line Therapy (Regression: Inner-Child Work: 2 Hours): $450
Life Coaching Programs: (Terms and Conditions on individual pages)
- Breakthrough Program: $2500 - Save $500 (6 weeks: mixed length sessions)
- The Developing Man: $2500 - Save $500 (6 weeks: mixed length sessions)
- Women's Empowerment Program: $2500 - Save $500 (6 weeks: mixed length sessions)
- Narcissistic Recovery Program: $2500 - Save $500 (6 weeks: mixed length sessions)
ART THERAPY FEES: Currumbin: Ghita Andersen
Currumbin
- Art Therapy (Materials included): $125 (1 hour)
PACKAGE CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS:
Couples Counselling, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Anger Management and Life Coaching Packages (NLP)
Outstanding Fees
Unpaid fees will be directed to a DEBT COLLECTION SERVICE which may affect your credit rating.
Couples Counselling, EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Anger Management and Life Coaching Packages (NLP)
- Packages each have their own terms and conditions listed on the page they are advertised on. By purchasing a package you agree to the terms and conditions listed on the specific page. There are no excuses for not having read the T&Cs. If you are unsure, please discuss with your therapist or print the Ts&Cs directly from the page before booking.
Outstanding Fees
Unpaid fees will be directed to a DEBT COLLECTION SERVICE which may affect your credit rating.
Report Writing (Currumbin):
CASE REPORT WRITING & LETTERS FOR COURT (Divorce)/ CENTRELINK etc.:
Areas Counsellors Don’t Work in:
Medico-Legal Reports: If you are involved in a court case now or in the forseeable future and you require a psychological evaluation or report then look for a 'Forensic Psychologist' or someone who specialises in court reporting. This works out better for you as you will start with someone experienced in that area who can give you good advice from the beginning.
For Clients we are Already Seeing:
Third-Party Billing
Our clinic provides counselling services for people who receive funding for their treatment by third-party providers including but not limited to:
Please ask us to confirm if we provide psychological services under your third-party cover at the time of your booking enquiry. If your psychological services are covered by a third party, you are typically not liable to pay us directly for invoices incurred, as it is usually that we send the invoices to your third-party provider for payment. However, please confirm this with us first.
Areas Counsellors Don’t Work in:
Medico-Legal Reports: If you are involved in a court case now or in the forseeable future and you require a psychological evaluation or report then look for a 'Forensic Psychologist' or someone who specialises in court reporting. This works out better for you as you will start with someone experienced in that area who can give you good advice from the beginning.
For Clients we are Already Seeing:
- Note that we do not write case notes for clients with less than 3 sessions. Also, we are not diagnosing physicians. Please check with the requirements from court, centrelink etcetera and organise your bookings well in advance.
- We can only write reports on genuine mental health progress and information given during sessions. However, if you are only attending counselling only to receive an official report by a diagnosing psychologist or psychiatrist, we cannot supply this. Also, if you have not made progress in session or have neglected to inform us of a mental health diagnosis - such as personality disorder or anything relevant to your situation such as domestic violence orders or anti-social behaviours, we cannot write a report about it. Clients must also give written consent for breaking confidentiality clause.
- Report Writing for Court: $250 per hour (PAID IN ADVANCE). This will be invoiced to you or your lawyer. Please discuss your letter/ report/ form requirements and associated fee with our practice in good time. Please be aware that reports/ letters/ forms that require time outside of your consultation generally will not be able to written that same day and may take up to 2+ weeks to complete depending on the nature of your request, so please ensure that you allow enough notice provided to your therapist for your request. Full payment is required before we are able to release the document to you.
- Liasing with Other Professionals: $250 per hour (Pro-Rata). This will be invoiced to you or your lawyer and must be paid within 7 days.
- Unpaid debts will go to debt collection.
Third-Party Billing
Our clinic provides counselling services for people who receive funding for their treatment by third-party providers including but not limited to:
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
- Surf Life Saving Australia (Gold Coast)
- Shine Recruitment
- Professional Sporting Clubs
- Mining Companies
- Catholic & SDA Schools
- and more..
Please ask us to confirm if we provide psychological services under your third-party cover at the time of your booking enquiry. If your psychological services are covered by a third party, you are typically not liable to pay us directly for invoices incurred, as it is usually that we send the invoices to your third-party provider for payment. However, please confirm this with us first.
Bookings and Payments:
How Do I Pay For My Appointment?
To ensure as much time as possible is available for your appointment, payment is processed at the time of your booking. Over the years, we have found that clients can feel emotional during a session, or in the case of hypnotherapy, clients may have trouble concentrating straight afterwards, so we prefer not to ask for payment after appointments.
If you are booking a session with Kathie, please tell us your preference when booking over the phone.
Book online: Pay via Credit Card.
Book via Phone: Credit Card, Paypal, Bank Transfer or Cash.
Credit Card
To book via the online booking system requires a credit card: We use the Stripe system.
Urgent Appointments:
If you would like an urgent appointment (not listed on the booking system) please call or text us your preferred days and times and counsellor and we will get back to you: 0439 888 070.
To ensure as much time as possible is available for your appointment, payment is processed at the time of your booking. Over the years, we have found that clients can feel emotional during a session, or in the case of hypnotherapy, clients may have trouble concentrating straight afterwards, so we prefer not to ask for payment after appointments.
If you are booking a session with Kathie, please tell us your preference when booking over the phone.
Book online: Pay via Credit Card.
Book via Phone: Credit Card, Paypal, Bank Transfer or Cash.
Credit Card
To book via the online booking system requires a credit card: We use the Stripe system.
Urgent Appointments:
If you would like an urgent appointment (not listed on the booking system) please call or text us your preferred days and times and counsellor and we will get back to you: 0439 888 070.
PAYPAL or BANK DEPOSITS:
If you do not have a credit card for the online booking system and wish to pay via Paypal, Cash or Bank Deposit please make a phone booking. All electronic payments must be cleared and received 24 hours before the appointment and we ask that you send through a receipt or screenshot of your payment to 0439 888 070.
PAYPAL (Currumbin and Ormeau):
https://www.paypal.me/GhitaAndersen
If you do not have a credit card for the online booking system and wish to pay via Paypal, Cash or Bank Deposit please make a phone booking. All electronic payments must be cleared and received 24 hours before the appointment and we ask that you send through a receipt or screenshot of your payment to 0439 888 070.
PAYPAL (Currumbin and Ormeau):
https://www.paypal.me/GhitaAndersen
- Enter fee total
- Use your name as reference: E.g: Jones Counselling
- Screenshot your payment and SMS image to Ghita on 0439888070
BANK TRANSFER (Currumbin and Ormeau):
*Please use your name as your reference
Please text us for bank details on 0439888070
*Please use your name as your reference
Please text us for bank details on 0439888070
How to Get the Most Out of Your Appointment:
HINTS & TIPS:
Please note that 'Specialised Therapies' such as NLP, Hypnotherapy, etcetera, are not included in everyday counselling for individuals and must be booked under their own categories. Life Coaching methods are not counselling methods and require different Intake Forms.
Individuals:
BOOKING MESSAGES:
You will receive
POST SESSION MESSAGES (Currumbin):
Please note that 'Specialised Therapies' such as NLP, Hypnotherapy, etcetera, are not included in everyday counselling for individuals and must be booked under their own categories. Life Coaching methods are not counselling methods and require different Intake Forms.
Individuals:
- Filling out the online intake form will save 10 minutes of your first session. Currumbin clients receive a link to an online form. Ormeau clients fill out forms in session.
- Please arrive at your scheduled time, but not early. There is no reception area in which to wait (Private homes) and other clients may be still in session and would not like to be disturbed or overheard.
- Bring any personal notes or GP referral letters with you
- Free parking is available on the street
- Recommended: Each partner should read 'Preparing for Couples Counselling' to see if counselling is appropriate for your situation and that you both understand the process.
- Filling out the online intake form will save 10 minutes of your first session. If you have not received the link please message us.
- Please arrive at your scheduled time, but not early. There is no reception area in which to wait (Private homes) and other clients may be still in session and would not like to be disturbed or overheard.
- Free parking is available on the street
- Sorry, No Children in Sessions: Please understand that professional therapists DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN IN SESSIONS for the reasons of disruption to the therapeutic process, damage to persons and property, public liability insurance limitations and second floor locations. Please secure a babysitter well in advance. If you do bring children/ babies with you your appointment may be cancelled and charged for. If you have trouble finding a sitter try booking a Video or a Mobile Session.
- Optional: Recommended Reading Resources: How to Prepare for Couples Counselling, Free Couples eBooks, 20 Things to Consider Before Booking, Gottman Couples' Quiz and more...
BOOKING MESSAGES:
You will receive
- A Booking Confirmation SMS and/ or Email (the day you book)
- A Personal Reminder SMS prior your appointment if there is more than a day between booking and your appointment.
POST SESSION MESSAGES (Currumbin):
- A thank you email the day after
- A one month check in email to see if you need to rebook
- A 3 month hello email to check on you and see how you are travelling
- A 6 month hello email to check on you and see how you are doing and to see if you need a quick call
- An annual hello check-in care email
REFUNDS
Standard appointments 24 hours. Packages: Please see specific terms and conditions on each page.
See Cancellation Policies
HEALTH FUNDS:
Rebates may be available for members of Medibank, Bupa, Police Health, St Luke’s, CUA Health, Phoenix Health Fund and Emergency Services. However, as things change so often please check with your provider before booking. All online bookings receive an automatic email invoice/ receipt so that you don't have to ask for one. Note: We no longer have any particular registrations with health Funds because there are so many.
Standard appointments 24 hours. Packages: Please see specific terms and conditions on each page.
See Cancellation Policies
HEALTH FUNDS:
Rebates may be available for members of Medibank, Bupa, Police Health, St Luke’s, CUA Health, Phoenix Health Fund and Emergency Services. However, as things change so often please check with your provider before booking. All online bookings receive an automatic email invoice/ receipt so that you don't have to ask for one. Note: We no longer have any particular registrations with health Funds because there are so many.
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