Telehealth: Phone and Video Appointments
Individual Testimonial: "I searched for counsellors on Google and I chose Ghita because she looked friendly and easy to talk to. For the sake of my marriage, I am glad that I did." - Jaime, (60) Robina.
Online Counselling Services
Can’t make it into the clinic? No problem – we’ve got you covered with video or phone options. Online therapy (Telehealth) is designed for General Counselling, Anger Management, Grief and Loss Counselling and Couples Counselling.
Ghita has clients from as far away as Europe. The online service is open from 10 am to 8 pm weekdays and Saturday hours. And you can book appointments anytime on our Timely system if you have an Australian phone number. If you are overseas, you will need to email Ghita to book an appointment. *Note that we operate on Brisbane standard time.
The Convenience of Video and Phone Sessions:
Online Counselling became popular during the Australian state covid lockdowns when clients were unable to attend face to face appointments. We sometimes call it a Video/ Phone Session. Ghita Therapy offers clients a session through video apps or via telephone, instead of face to face. We prefer Whatsapp, Skype and Messenger for video quality. *Please note in your booking which method you prefer.
Video or phone sessions can be used together with face to face counselling/ services and is ideal for parents, time-poor professionals or clients who live further away (Fifo workers, parents with children etc.).
*Exclusions to online and phone sessions are Specialist Therapies such as some NLP Submodalities/ Time Line Therapy/ Anchoring/ The Swish, EMDR, Art Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and some hypnotherapy clients. These methods require a client to be attending in person.
Couples Therapy Sessions via Video
Please note that we do not do split screen sessions for couples. We need to read your body language, which means that you must be together in front of one screen. Please book a day in advance so that we can read your intake forms.
Benefits of Online Sessions:
Can’t make it into the clinic? No problem – we’ve got you covered with video or phone options. Online therapy (Telehealth) is designed for General Counselling, Anger Management, Grief and Loss Counselling and Couples Counselling.
Ghita has clients from as far away as Europe. The online service is open from 10 am to 8 pm weekdays and Saturday hours. And you can book appointments anytime on our Timely system if you have an Australian phone number. If you are overseas, you will need to email Ghita to book an appointment. *Note that we operate on Brisbane standard time.
The Convenience of Video and Phone Sessions:
Online Counselling became popular during the Australian state covid lockdowns when clients were unable to attend face to face appointments. We sometimes call it a Video/ Phone Session. Ghita Therapy offers clients a session through video apps or via telephone, instead of face to face. We prefer Whatsapp, Skype and Messenger for video quality. *Please note in your booking which method you prefer.
Video or phone sessions can be used together with face to face counselling/ services and is ideal for parents, time-poor professionals or clients who live further away (Fifo workers, parents with children etc.).
*Exclusions to online and phone sessions are Specialist Therapies such as some NLP Submodalities/ Time Line Therapy/ Anchoring/ The Swish, EMDR, Art Therapy, Gestalt Therapy and some hypnotherapy clients. These methods require a client to be attending in person.
Couples Therapy Sessions via Video
Please note that we do not do split screen sessions for couples. We need to read your body language, which means that you must be together in front of one screen. Please book a day in advance so that we can read your intake forms.
Benefits of Online Sessions:
- Real-time assistance for emergency sessions
- Great for Parents: No babysitting required
- Last minute bookings
- Less travel
- Time saving / Cost effective
- Continuity of care
- Employee Assist Programs Australia-Wide accepted
- Fill out your forms online
★★★★★ Google Review: Online Individual Counselling: 'Ghita has been helping me for a couple of years and I can say she is a caring and understanding counsellor. Ghita is a good listener and can help provide insightful advice while you get to the core of what is going on and work through challenging life and developmental situations. Ghita is intuitive, supportive, emotionally aware and empathetic, I would recommend her. She has two teenagers so I think that nurturing energy comes naturally for her. I feel at ease talking to her as she can see what is really going on and she enjoys helping people.' - Adam Stockdale (Melbourne)
Appointment Information:
Intake Forms:
All clients receive a link to the online intake form after booking in. Please fill this form in in good time so that your therapist can read it before your session and assess your situation and history.
A Check-in Before Your Session
Please note that Ghita Andersen will text you five minutes before start time, so please be ready to answer and have your app installed and connected to Ghita in advance. Please ensure that you are in a secluded and private space with adequate internet connection.
What do I Need to Access Online Sessions?
Ghita Therapy Preferred Video Apps:
Phone Calls only: 0439888070
Fees and Bookings:
Services are charged at the same rate as normal fees for the face to face services. All online bookings require a credit card deposit. Please call us if you wish to pay via paypal or bank deposit. Check availability anytime and book easily online on the booking tab below.
Intake Forms:
All clients receive a link to the online intake form after booking in. Please fill this form in in good time so that your therapist can read it before your session and assess your situation and history.
A Check-in Before Your Session
Please note that Ghita Andersen will text you five minutes before start time, so please be ready to answer and have your app installed and connected to Ghita in advance. Please ensure that you are in a secluded and private space with adequate internet connection.
What do I Need to Access Online Sessions?
- A computer (desktop or laptop), tablet or smartphone.
- A web cam and microphone/speaker (or headset) – most laptops, tablets & smartphones have these built in.
- A reliable internet connection with sufficient data (4G can work but a wired or good Wi-Fi connection is better)
- A suitably private space to do a counselling session
Ghita Therapy Preferred Video Apps:
- WhatsApp: Ghita Andersen: 0439888070
- Skype: live@ghitanoor65
- Facebook Messenger: Ghita Sahl Andersen
Phone Calls only: 0439888070
Fees and Bookings:
Services are charged at the same rate as normal fees for the face to face services. All online bookings require a credit card deposit. Please call us if you wish to pay via paypal or bank deposit. Check availability anytime and book easily online on the booking tab below.
More Information:
Privacy on Apps
Please note that some apps such as Facebook Messenger may not have complete confidentiality. We do not use Zoom due to their new privacy policy which does not secure sessions. More about Privacy and Confidentiality
Employee Assist Programs
Therapist Ghita Andersen is the official EAP Counsellor for the Gold Coast Surf Life Saving Clubs, Shine and Gold Coast NDIS Providers. Ghita welcomes new corporate clients.
Does Ghita Therapy Offer Medicare Rebates?
Ghita Andersen offers 'CONCESSIONS' for select individuals with GP Referral letters, Student and Seniors Pension Cards for general individual counselling (not valid for specialised therapies or couples counselling). Please check your eligibility and read the T&Cs on the concessions page before booking, otherwise you may be asked to top up the fees.
Healthfunds
Rebates may be available for members of Medibank, Bupa, Police Health, St Luke’s, CUA Health, Phoenix Health Fund and Emergency Services. However, we do not have any particular registrations with health Funds because there are so many. Please check with your provider before booking. It is your responsibility to check before booking. Your online booking will automatically send you an emailed invoice receipt which you can submit if your provider will refund you.
Privacy on Apps
Please note that some apps such as Facebook Messenger may not have complete confidentiality. We do not use Zoom due to their new privacy policy which does not secure sessions. More about Privacy and Confidentiality
Employee Assist Programs
Therapist Ghita Andersen is the official EAP Counsellor for the Gold Coast Surf Life Saving Clubs, Shine and Gold Coast NDIS Providers. Ghita welcomes new corporate clients.
Does Ghita Therapy Offer Medicare Rebates?
Ghita Andersen offers 'CONCESSIONS' for select individuals with GP Referral letters, Student and Seniors Pension Cards for general individual counselling (not valid for specialised therapies or couples counselling). Please check your eligibility and read the T&Cs on the concessions page before booking, otherwise you may be asked to top up the fees.
Healthfunds
Rebates may be available for members of Medibank, Bupa, Police Health, St Luke’s, CUA Health, Phoenix Health Fund and Emergency Services. However, we do not have any particular registrations with health Funds because there are so many. Please check with your provider before booking. It is your responsibility to check before booking. Your online booking will automatically send you an emailed invoice receipt which you can submit if your provider will refund you.
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