New/Potential Clients:

• If you wish, you can schedule a free 15-minute enquiry on Tuesday nights. Dr Karin will call you at the scheduled time. It is often useful to have both partners on the call (and turn on the speaker). If you are not in the same location please supply an additional mobile number to enable a 3-way call.

• Or, if you are happy to proceed with booking you can self-book through Halaxy. Please also send through your partner's details (name, email and mobile number) to Dr Karin so that both partners can be sent a separate intake/consent form through Halaxy. Clients are encouraged to book several appointments in advance to secure regular sessions.

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For all engagement options note that service provision is limited to clients in Australia.

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1. Couples Counselling

Appointment Booking

Option 1: Appointments are managed through Halaxy which has bank-grade security to keep your data and privacy secure. The online booking system gives you the ability to select and book an appointment that works around your schedule. Clients are encouraged to book several appointments in advance to secure regular sessions. You can manage your appointment in Halaxy - cancel/reschedule - through the unique link in your booking confirmation up to 48 hours before your appointment. Up to the end of February 2025 all Saturday sessions are in-person at the clinic in Ascot Vale (389 Mount Alexander Road. From 1 March 2025 we are in a new location in Carlton North on Saturdays at all sessions will be in-person at the clinic (622 Lygon Street, Carlton North. Note that our rooms in Carlton North are upstairs - please advise ahead of time if you have ability issues so that alternative arrangements can be made. All Sunday and Monday sessions are online through Zoom using this link: https://zoom.us/j/4289638440

 

To Cancel or Reschedule: You will receive an SMS reminder and email 3 days prior to your appointment. You are able to self-manage your appointment cancellations in Halaxy with a minimum of 48 hours' notice (see the unique link your booking confirmation). Cancellations of less that 48 hours' advance notice will incur the full fee. For other frequently asked questions please click here or email your question.

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Option 2:  Email Dr Karin to book or change an appointment.

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Couples Counselling Assessment and Fees

All couples counselling commences with the assessment phase. The assessment fees are based on the number of hours needed to complete the process. Generally, the assessment requires about 4 to 5 hours over 4 to 5 sessions (see below). It also requires approximately 1 hour of completing an online questionnaire (done after Session 1 and prior to the individual sessions). We can do these first few sessions at whatever pace works for you. Beyond the assessment phase regular sessions (particularly at the start, e.g., weekly or fortnightly) are recommended.

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The components of the couples counselling assessment are as follows:

Session 1: Couple's intake session (standard 50 minutes). Note: sometimes an additional intake session is required to build a full understanding of your challenges and relationship history. 

In-between session activity: Online Gottman Questionnaires - US$39 (approximately AU$60) (includes online assessment and couple's personalised report - provided post Session 4) 

Sessions 2 & 3: Individual sessions (standard 50 minutes each)  

Session 4: Couple's session - assessment feedback and treatment planning (standard 50 minutes) 

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Zoom Couples Counselling Tips and Set-up

If you are new to online couples counselling or want to make sure you maximise your counselling experience, please see these tips for setting yourself up comfortably at home. The online counselling service we offer is only available to clients in Australia. At the time of your appointment please go to Dr Karin's online counselling room (by appointment only). Please wait in the virtual waiting room until you are brought in. We use Zoom - you do not need a Zoom account, but can sign up if you want to. In the event of internet failure Dr Karin will call you on your mobile.

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Standard Counselling Fees (including GST)

Initial Query - Mobile, 15 minutes, free 

Standard session (50 minutes), $225 ($235 from 01/01/2025)

Long session (100 minutes), $450 ($470 from 01/01/2025)

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​Payment

All payments are private pay only. Dr Karin is not panelled with any insurance providers, nor does she have a provider number. The Medicare-rebate and Mental Health Care Plans also do not apply. 

We accept all major debit/credit cards as forms of payment. The Halaxy booking system includes card capture at the time of booking. The fee will be automatically processed at the start of the scheduled appointment.

We have a $30 late payment fee policy. If you have not paid within 48 hours after your appointment either because you did not make a bank transfer, do not have funds on your card or you have not provided card details, a $30 late payment fee is added to your invoice.

More information about online payment processing and card security through Halaxy can be found here. 

 

Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

You will receive an SMS reminder and email 3 days prior to your appointment. You are able to self-manage your appointment cancellations in Halaxy with a minimum of 48 hours notice (see the unique link your booking confirmation). Cancellations of less that 48 hours advance notice will incur the full session fee.

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2. Couples Relationship Health Assessment

The complete Couples Relationship Health Assessment (including 4 x 50-minute consultations (in person or online), Gottman Connect Questionnaire, personalised report, feedback and action plan recommendations) costs $1,025.00 (including GST). Full payment will be collected prior to engaging with the process, and Dr Karin will send you an invoice through the Halaxy platform. The process is as follows:

1.         You and your partner will both separately complete the Gottman Connect Relationship Questionnaire online.

2.         Together you will both attend a 50-minute consultation with Dr Karin to obtain your relationship history.

3.         Individually you will each attend a 50-minute consultation with Dr Karin to obtain your personal history.

4.         Together you will both attend a 50-minute feedback consultation during which we will discuss the current condition of your relationship, including strengths and challenges, and identify research-based tools and strategies to begin to help you address these. This includes a tailored action plan with a range of options for you to consider.

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3. Couples Workshop 

An 8-week (12 hour) online workshop conducted in a small group setting from the comfort of your home (includes psycho-education, workbook, exercises). Price: $800 per couple (including GST). 

To register your interest email Dr Karin.