Fees and Payments
New Client Promo Code Offer:
Terms and Conditions of Promo Codes:
- Valid for current month of purchase: Expires May 31st 2024
- New Clients only: Not existing clients. One promo code per client or couple
- Counselling and Specialised Services in Currumbin only
- Not available with Packages, Discounts or Concessions
- Online bookings only. Not available for phone bookings
- Credit card payment required upon booking
- Enter code 'NEW2024' on last page of booking portal under 'code'
Individual Counselling Fees:
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
INDIVIDUALS:
Individual Concessions:
Ghita Andersen offers a discount for a GP Referral letters, Student Cards (Local School and University Student Card Holders), Pensioners and Seniors Card Holders: Up to 10 hours per year at $90 per hour. Individual Counselling only: Check Your Eligibility: READ T&Cs BEFORE BOOKING
Note: Concessions cannot be used for NLP, Time Line, Couples Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Art Therapy, Anger Management, Specialist Therapies or with other packages, monthly deals or discounts
Online Bookings for Currumbin Only
This is not Medicare rebated
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
NDIS CLIENTS: $120 (1 hour) 7 Day Invoice
EMPLOYEE ASSISTED PROGRAMS (EAPs): $120 (1 hour) 7 Day Invoice
ANGER MANAGEMENT: Currumbin Only
Packages:
INDIVIDUALS:
- Individual Counselling: $120 p.h.
- Individual Counselling Intensive: $180 (1.5 hours), $240 (2 hours)
- Telehealth: Video and Phone Counselling (Currumbin): From $120 p.h.
- Individual Concessions: $90 p.h. *T&Cs Apply (Includes phone or video): To make counselling more affordable for pensioners, students, seniors and those with a referral from their GP's.
Individual Concessions:
Ghita Andersen offers a discount for a GP Referral letters, Student Cards (Local School and University Student Card Holders), Pensioners and Seniors Card Holders: Up to 10 hours per year at $90 per hour. Individual Counselling only: Check Your Eligibility: READ T&Cs BEFORE BOOKING
- GP Referral: A letter of referral from your GP which must be addressed to Ghita Andersen and be received via email before attending your appointment. We do not need a MHCP
- School and University Students: Bond, Griffith and Southern Cross Students. Bond Alumni. Primary/ Middle and High School Students in local area
- Pension Cards/ Senior Card Holders (Please list your number on booking)
Note: Concessions cannot be used for NLP, Time Line, Couples Counselling, Hypnotherapy, Art Therapy, Anger Management, Specialist Therapies or with other packages, monthly deals or discounts
Online Bookings for Currumbin Only
This is not Medicare rebated
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
NDIS CLIENTS: $120 (1 hour) 7 Day Invoice
- Ghita Andersen Currumbin: Face to face, Online or via Phone
- Does not cover Specialist Therapies
EMPLOYEE ASSISTED PROGRAMS (EAPs): $120 (1 hour) 7 Day Invoice
- Ghita Andersen: Face to face, Online or via Phone
ANGER MANAGEMENT: Currumbin Only
- New Clients: $240 (2 hours)
- Existing Clients: $120 (1 Hour)
Packages:
- Anger Self-Mastery Package: 8 Weeks: $900 - Save $60. Consists of 8 weekly hour long sessions for improving emotional control. Highly recommended. Currumbin only. *T&C's apply.
Couples Counselling Fees:
COUPLES COUNSELLING: Currumbin
Popular Couples Packages:
- Couples Counselling 1 hour Session: $220 p.h.
- Couples Counselling Intensive: 1.5 hours: $330
- Couples Intensive: 2 hours: $440
Popular Couples Packages:
- Package 1: 3 STEP GOTTMAN PACKAGE: $900 - Save $220 *T&C's apply
- Package 2: Pre-Marital Contract Workshop: $560 - Save $100 (3 hours) *T&C's apply
- Package 3: Five Weekly Couples Counselling Sessions: $900 - Save $200 *T&C's apply
- Package 4: Couples Intensive Retreat: Saturday: $900 - Save $220 (5 hours) *T&C's apply
- Package 5: Three Mini Intensive Sessions: $850 - Save $140 *T&C's apply
Specialised Services Fees:
CURRUMBIN ONLY: Not available via Telehealth
LIFE COACHING:
NLP (NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING)
TIME LINE THERAPY & PAST LIFE REGRESSION
EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitisation
HYPNOTHERAPY: $250 (First session): $150 (On-going Sessions)
ART THERAPY: Currumbin
LIFE COACHING:
- One Hour: $120 (Intro Session or Check-in session: Language Reframing, Self-Hypnosis, Core Transformation Session Two and onwards, Submodalities for Existing Client)
- Two Hours: $240 (Core Transformation First Session, Time Line Therapy, Submodalities First Session)
- 5 Week Package $1000 - Save $200. Note that these are two hour sessions (T&Cs Apply)
NLP (NEURO-LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING)
- New Clients: Up to 2 Hours: $240
- Existing Counselling Clients: 1 Hour: $120
TIME LINE THERAPY & PAST LIFE REGRESSION
- Up to 2 Hours: $240
EMDR: Eye Movement Desensitisation
- New Clients: 1 Hour: $120
- EMDR INTENSIVE: 6 Step Package: This package is for 6 weekly hour long sessions. The client books the first session. $650 - Save $70
HYPNOTHERAPY: $250 (First session): $150 (On-going Sessions)
- First Session (1.5 hours - $250): Pre-session Suggestibility Test, Personalised Script and Hypnotherapy Session. Please fill in Hypnotherapy Intake Form
- On-Going Sessions (1 hour - $150): Reinforcement Hypnotherapy for Long-term success
- 3 Session Hypno Package: $500 - Save $50 (*Recommended)
- 5 Session Hypno Package: $750 - Save $100 (*Recommended)
ART THERAPY: Currumbin
- Art Therapy (Materials included): $120 (1 hour)
Report Writing:
CASE REPORT WRITING & LETTERS FOR COURT/ 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: $120 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: $120 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
- 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.
Family Counselling and Family Mediation:
Inter-Family Disputes (For 2 Related Family Members):
Family Dispute Resolution (Mediation for Parenting Plans):
Separating Couples: Please phone Ghita before booking.
Minimum of 3 hours plus intake interviews
- 2 Hour Inter-Family Mediation + Phone Intakes = $400 (*Not Separating Couples)
- 3 Hour Inter-Family Mediation + Phone Intakes = $600 (*Not Separating Couples)
Family Dispute Resolution (Mediation for Parenting Plans):
Separating Couples: Please phone Ghita before booking.
Minimum of 3 hours plus intake interviews
Bookings and Payments:
Note: Please consider Daylight Savings does not apply in Qld if you book from NSW. We are an hour behind.
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. Also, sometimes clients can feel emotional during a session, so it is not a good time to ask for payment. We hope you understand.
If you prefer to make a phone booking, your appointment can be paid via credit card, paypal, bank deposit or cash. Please contact us if you prefer to make a phone booking etc.
What is Availability Like?
Normally within a day or two: At Ghita Therapy you can book online with a few hours notice if there is availability. Conveniently, we also offer After-Hours and Weekend Appointments.
Can I do a Walk-In?
No. Our clinics are in private homes with no reception wait area. Also, if we are in session we may have a sign up. Please wait in your car or the park opposite until your appointment time.
Urgent Appointments:
If you would like an urgent appointment (not listed on the booking system) please call or text Ghita with your preferred days and times and she will get back to you: 0439 888 070. Otherwise, you can check availability and book online below.
Paypal or Bank Payments:
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.
Because Counselling is a personal process, it is important to remember that there is an initial free 10 minute phone consultation available. Don't be afraid to reach out and ask questions.
Call us today at Ghita Therapy Counselling Gold Coast on 0439 888 070, or alternatively, check availability and book easily online 24 hours on the booking tab below.
To ensure as much time as possible is available for your appointment, payment is processed at the time of your booking. Also, sometimes clients can feel emotional during a session, so it is not a good time to ask for payment. We hope you understand.
If you prefer to make a phone booking, your appointment can be paid via credit card, paypal, bank deposit or cash. Please contact us if you prefer to make a phone booking etc.
What is Availability Like?
Normally within a day or two: At Ghita Therapy you can book online with a few hours notice if there is availability. Conveniently, we also offer After-Hours and Weekend Appointments.
Can I do a Walk-In?
No. Our clinics are in private homes with no reception wait area. Also, if we are in session we may have a sign up. Please wait in your car or the park opposite until your appointment time.
Urgent Appointments:
If you would like an urgent appointment (not listed on the booking system) please call or text Ghita with your preferred days and times and she will get back to you: 0439 888 070. Otherwise, you can check availability and book online below.
Paypal or Bank Payments:
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.
Because Counselling is a personal process, it is important to remember that there is an initial free 10 minute phone consultation available. Don't be afraid to reach out and ask questions.
Call us today at Ghita Therapy Counselling Gold Coast on 0439 888 070, or alternatively, check availability and book easily online 24 hours on the booking tab below.
PAYPAL (Currumbin and Ormeau):
https://www.paypal.me/GhitaAndersen
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
Account name: Ghita Andersen
Bsb: 124 036
Account: 21769014
*Please use your name as your reference
Account name: Ghita Andersen
Bsb: 124 036
Account: 21769014
- Use your name as reference: E.g: Jones Counselling
- Screenshot your payment and SMS image to Ghita on 0439888070
How to Get the Most Out of Your Appointment:
HINTS & TIPS:
Individuals:
BOOKING MESSAGES:
You will receive
POST SESSION MESSAGES (Currumbin):
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. Alternatively, you can also print out the form on the forms page.
- Please arrive at your scheduled time, but not early. Clients may be back to back and there is no reception or waiting area in these private homes
- 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. Alternatively, print out the form on the forms page
- Please arrive at your scheduled time, but not early. Clients may be back to back and there is no reception or waiting area in our Currumbin rooms.
- 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 Section: Free Couples eBooks, First Session info, 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
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.
- With 24 Hours notice you will receive a full refund minus the credit card fees which are taken out by the Stripe system when you booked the appointment. *Please note it may take a few days for the funds to clear before we can refund your fee.
- Less than 24 hours notice of cancellation: No refund: See Cancellation Policy
- EAP and NDIS clients will also be billed for short cancellations and no shows
- Most Gold Coast therapists have a 48 hour cancellation policy.
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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