I work with children, adolescents, adults and families.

Each standard therapy session is 60 minutes.

Individual Counselling

Individual Counselling sessions including family sessions are charged at the standard rate of $180 Inc GST per hour. NDIS coming soon.

Unfortunately, holistic counsellors are not eligible for Medicare rebates. However, if you have been given a mental health care plan, I will discount your fees to $150 Inc GST per hour.

You don’t need a GP referral and can access holistic counselling simply by booking your session online.

Many people find it helpful to talk to someone who’s not a family member or friend. A therapist can provide neutral and non-judgmental support, guiding you through gentle evidence-based strategies. A therapist can also help you develop self-awareness, get clarity on your challenges, and illuminate potential blind spots as well as different perspectives.

A therapist will also support you in achieving the outcomes you want by helping you to create a conscious change. Therapy is also supportive because it represents a rare experience in today’s world: A space to be heard, a space without expectation, a space where we can fully explore who we are in the world and get in touch with our deeper thoughts, emotions and beliefs. Being able to mindfully examine and explore our thoughts, emotions and challenges is priceless. It’s from this place that we can create conscious change, and we can choose to act differently and deeply grow, heal and gain health.

As a holistic and integrative therapist I take into consideration you as a whole being. We will explore the core five areas that if in alignment provides a deeply blissful state of being (mindfulness, movement, nutrition, environment and heart coherence). I work using a blend of humanistic / client based and mindfulness counselling approaches, this gives me a chance to build a heart-to-heart connection with my client where we together work towards the desired outcome(s).

If the client feels comfortable with it, I will use NLP- Neuro Lingvistic Programming, EFT Tapping, Affirmations and Meditation as tools to reshape the subconscious mind and belief systems.

I’m a highly skilled and compassionate therapist who has experience working with individuals, families, and professionals. I have a great depth of experience working as a therapist in private practice.

I believe that each person is a source of their own power and that with support, people are capable of growth and transformation. Each and everyone has everything within us to grow, heal and achieve optimal health, however sometimes we need some guidance and that is where I am here to support and make the change accessible.

As a therapist, I’m focused on:

• Ensuring you feel seen, heard and validated.
• Creating safety, so you can be your authentic self.
• Holding a non-judgmental space, free of shame or blame.
• Centering your process and needs. (I won’t carry an agenda as to how you” should” be healing or growing), this is truly your journey.

Research shows when there is a good match between therapist and client, sustainable and meaningful change can occur.

Generally, my work with clients tends to be mid to longer-term as we work to understand and process the past, present and future, belief systems and patterns of relating that may have become part of your procedural learning.

The therapy journey is like any journey of transformation: at times, it’s painful, at times it is joyful and full of love, there are many challenges as we look into the face of adversity, and it’s beautiful, awe inspiring, nurturing and joyful.

As part of a good working relationship, I speak openly about the fact that ruptures or moments where I ‘get it wrong’ or misunderstand you are likely to happen. Conflict, ruptures, and mistakes are a normal part of what it means to be human. They’re also bound to happen in the therapy process.

These moments give us an opportunity to understand how we react and respond in relationship and work through the challenges (rather than avoiding difference or leaving therapy prematurely). In this way, they can also be profound catalysts for transformational healing and growth.

It’s normal to have a range of feelings when coming to therapy. Whether it’s your first-ever session or you have been to therapy before, feelings of nervousness, excitement or apprehension are all normal and expected! When you arrive, I’ll greet you and invite you in. You’ll be given a form to fill out with your details. We’ll have a relaxed, down to earth conversation about what has brought you to therapy, and what you might like to work on.

The first session is an opportunity to get to know one another. You’ll be able to share your story and experiences with me, as well as ask questions. My role is to hold the space for you and really get an understanding of your thoughts, feelings and perspectives. In this session, you can also get a feel for my therapy space and what therapy will be like.

Together, we’ll decide if we would be a good fit to work together. We know that the biggest predictor of success in therapy is the relationship between therapist and client, so it’s essential you feel that my approach resonates with you and is suited to your individual needs.

During your first session, you may wish to ask questions relating to what to expect, and how I can best support you.

The amount of therapy sessions you may need will vary depending on your goals. Healing is often not a linear process. I believe that long-term sustainable change and transformation is a process that does not involve a ‘quick fix’.

Some people come to therapy for a few sessions to address their current goals or life challenges. Others come looking to do deeper work around trauma, which may span over a few months to a year. Many people return to therapy from time to time as needed or to take the next step in their personal growth journey.

Counselling and psychotherapy are most effective when it is regular and consistent. Generally, sessions occur weekly or fortnightly to begin, but this also depends on what works for you. Together, we’ll assess your needs and what is going to work best for you. We’ll continue to check in and discuss our work together as we go.

Choice is an important part of therapy. This means you can end the therapeutic relationship with me at any time, take a break, or alter the frequency of our sessions.

I provide in-person counselling in Cashmere, QLD. I also provide secure online counselling through Zoom.

Yes I do! I offer secure sessions online via zoom or phonecalls.

Yes. The information you share with me is confidential. I also work to always maintain confidentiality in the collection, recording, storage, dissemination and disposal of my notes and any information I collect.

The only exception to confidentiality is my legal requirement to disclose information about you in certain circumstances, including if:

• You disclose that a child, minor or vulnerable adult is at risk of harm

• You plan to harm yourself or others, or I have a reason to believe that you pose an immediate risk to harming yourself or others

• I am legally subpoenaed to provide the release of my notes and your records.

These situations are extremely rare, however in the case any of these things arise in our work together I will always make every reasonable effort to speak with you before taking any required action.

I do not work with:

• Court-Mandated Therapy
• Crisis Response/24-Hour Services
• People who actively have suicidal and homicidal intents and plans
• Severe or very complex trauma, abuse and neglect.

I also would not be a good fit if you need a higher level of care such as:

• A partial Hospitalization Program: A therapeutic program with a level of care that’s set at a minimum of five hours a day, five days a week for a duration of two weeks to a whole month.

• An Intensive Outpatient Program: A therapeutic program with a level of care set at a minimum of three hours a day, three days a week for a duration of up to two months.

Both of these types of treatments are for individuals who need to see a clinician and medical provider more than once a week for their mental health, physical health, and substance use issues (e.g., addiction, eating disorders, suicidal ideation, self-harm) and find these issues severely impact their ability to function on a day-to-day basis such that work needs to be put on hold for a period of time.

If you come and see me and I am not able to work with you due to the severity of your matters, I will always do my very best to connect you with one of my close work peers who can take you on board.

I am unavailable after opening hours, however if you do seek an appointment after hours, I will always do my best to fit you in. Please email missmajrasmussen@gmail.com

If you require immediate support, contact emergency services immediately:

• Police, Fire or Ambulance - 000

• Lifeline - 13 11 14

• Blue Knot Helpline - 1300 657 380

• Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800

• Domestic Violence Hotline (QLD) 1800 811 811