Fee Structure
What are the fees?
Fees vary depending on the service provided.
For counselling and relationship therapy, current rates range between $275–$305 per hour.
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) and mediation sessions are structured differently and are charged at $489 per 90 minutes.
Fees are reviewed annually and may be updated on 1 July each year.
Payment is required at the time of booking via Stripe.
Organisations and NDIS clients are invoiced in accordance with service agreements.
Medicare and private health insurance rebates are not available.
Counselling & Relationship Therapy
Individual Counselling
1 hour $275 – 1,5 hour $410
After 6pm/weekends, limited availability $325 – $485
Relationship / Couples Counselling
After 6pm/weekends, limited availability $355 – $530
Initial counselling sessions are 90 minutes.
You are charged for one hour only.
Relationship counselling is generally held weekly or fortnightly to maintain therapeutic momentum at the start, once sustainable change has been effective a period of maintenance follows.
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR)
My approach to FDR is structured, restorative and child-centred.
Where appropriate, I prefer to begin with a restorative conversation before formal mediation. Addressing hurt, misunderstanding and entrenched positions early often reduces escalation and improves cooperation during agreement-making.
When children are involved (particularly aged 5 and above), I strongly encourage Child Inclusive Practice. In my view, this represents best practice in most parenting matters.
Two Pathways in FDR
1. Standard FDR Process
Suitable where conflict levels are lower or where parents are already cooperative.
Stage 1 – Intake (Individual)
90 minutes – $489 per person
Stage 2 – Pre-Mediation (Individual)
90 minutes – $489 per person
Stage 3 – Joint Mediation
90 minutes – $489 (shared cost)
Typically 1–3 sessions depending on complexity
Estimated total per person:
$1,500 – $2,500
(depending on number of joint sessions and preparation required)
2. Child-Centred FDR (Recommended as best practice)
This pathway integrates Restorative Practice and Child Inclusive Practice.
It is more comprehensive, and in many cases more effective and protective in the long term.
Stage 1 – Intake (Individual)
90 minutes – $489 per person
Stage 2 – Restorative Conversation (Joint)
90 minutes – $489 (shared cost)
Stage 3 – Child Inclusive Practice (CIP)
Child session(s) – $325 per hour
Stage 4 – Pre-Mediation (Individual)
90 minutes – $489 per person
Stage 5 – Joint Mediation
90 minutes – $489 (shared cost)
Typically 1–3 sessions, the 1st includes 30-60 minutes of CIP feedback
Estimated total per person:
$2,500 – $3,500
(depending on number of children and session length)
Why Child Inclusive Practice?
When children are heard in a safe, developmentally appropriate way, agreements are often:
- More durable
- More cooperative
- Better aligned with children’s lived experience
- Less likely to return to dispute
While this pathway involves greater upfront investment, it often reduces ongoing conflict and future legal costs.
Additional Fees
Non Face-to-Face work (document review, Parenting Plans, certificates, preparation):
$325 per hour
Mentoring/Coaching/Supervision $325.
Corporate Services
Corporate EAP and workplace mediation fees are quoted upon request.
NDIS
NDIS therapy and Specialist Support Coordination are charged according to the current NDIS price guide and service agreement.
Sliding Scale
In cases of genuine financial hardship, a reduced fee may be considered. Please discuss this directly. Proof of income or assets may be requested.
Optional Narrative Notes
Written narrative summaries of sessions are available upon request. Fees apply and vary depending on scope.
July 1st fees will be adjusted to reflect CPI, increasing operational costs, ongoing professional development, and the specialised nature of my work.
