New Clients
Starting therapy can feel like a significant step, particularly if you’re unsure what to expect or how the process works. This page is designed to walk you through what happens next, what sessions are like, and the practical details involved, so you can decide whether this feels like the right fit for you.
Cameron works predominantly with adults, offering sessions in person and via telehealth.
What to do
1. Get in Touch
If you reach voicemail, you’re welcome to leave a message and Cameron or a Mindful Therapy team member will return your call as soon as possible.
2. Before Your First Session
Once your appointment is booked, we’ll send you a small number of forms by email before your first session with Cameron, including the practice Privacy Policy, informed consent documents, a small number of psychological measures to help orient the work, and, if you’re choosing telehealth, a secure telehealth link for your session; completing these forms ahead of time helps ensure your first session can focus on what matters most to you.
3. On the Day of Your Session
In-person sessions:
Please arrive five minutes before your appointment time.
Telehealth sessions:
Please ensure you are using an up-to-date web browser, and that your audio and video are working before the session begins.
WHAT TO EXPECT
A collaborative start
In the first session, the focus is on understanding what’s been happening for you, what matters most right now, and what you would like to be different. Therapy works best when there is a shared understanding of the goals of therapy and agreement about the tasks that will help move things forward.
A clear plan
Based on what you bring, Cameron will suggest a way of working that fits your needs and pace. This may include practical strategies, skills-based work, reflective exploration, and, where appropriate, mindfulness-informed approaches.
Ongoing review
Therapy is not meant to be something that simply “happens to you.” There will be regular check-ins about how the sessions are landing, whether the focus still feels right, and whether adjustments are needed. This kind of collaborative review helps ensure the work remains useful and responsive over time.
A relationship that supports the work
A central part of therapy is the working relationship itself — including feeling understood, having a shared sense of direction, and being able to talk openly about what is and isn’t helping. Research consistently shows that these relationship factors matter across different therapy approaches.
Service Fee
Cameron offers affordable rates
Standard fee $260 per session
With a valid Mental Health Care Plan, clients receive a Medicare rebate of $145.25. This leaves an out-of-pocket cost of $114.75 per session.
Nb. the Australian Psychological Society (Australian Psychological Society) currently recommends a fee of $318 for a standard 46–60 minute psychology consultation.
Reduced Fees and Bulk Billing
Cameron recognises that financial circumstances can vary.
For clients experiencing financial distress, and for full-time university students, sessions may be offered on a sliding-scale fee where appropriate.
For clients who hold a valid Health Care Card, bulk billing may be available by arrangement.
If cost is a concern, you are welcome to raise this when making contact so options can be discussed respectfully and confidentially.