We specialise in family relationships and provide support for anyone over the age of 16, experiencing disruptions in well-being for any reason including anxiety, depression, loneliness, work-related stress, diagnosed mental health conditions, grief & loss, relationship breakdown, identity or sexuality issues, discrimination & marginalisation, emotional, physical or spiritual abuse, deconstruction & reconstruction of faith, adverse childhood experiences or trauma.

We offer walking sessions for those who find it easier to walk and talk. Our beautiful Bayside location provides an ideal setting for walking sessions.

If you can’t come to us, we provide telehealth or phone sessions. Some of our most productive sessions are over the phone or on-line. We support clients across Australia and in remote communities.

No. We are a counselling practice. Psychotherapists have certification in a specific modality or type of psychotherapy such as CBT, ACT, EMDR etc. We have broad knowledge of and integrate tools from a variety of modalities, but we are not certified in a particular modality. To read more about our Counselling Philosophy and Framework head to our About Us page.

Monique holds a Bachelor of Jurisprudence (UWA), Bachelor of Laws (UWA), Master of Laws (UQ) and a Master of Counselling (CHC). Monique is a certified practising counsellor registered with the Psychotherapy and Counsellors Federation of Australia (PACFA registration no 28996). You can view Monique’s PACFA profile here >>

Our fees are subject to ongoing review. Currently the cost of sessions are:

Individuals - $132 per session including GST

Couples - $165 per session including GST

Sessions are 50 minutes to 1 hour. For couples, we recommend 2 consecutive sessions for the initial appointment.

No. Unfortunately, Medicare does not provide cover for sessions at this practice.

Even though there is no Medicare rebate for our services, you may find that the gap payable for services covered by Medicare will be similar to the cost of our sessions anyway.

No. You do not need a referral or mental health plan to access our services.

You can book an appointment by emailing Monique at hope@vpcounselling.com.au.
Alternatively, you can call Monique directly on 0408 202 117. We then schedule an appointment and send you a Client Intake Form and Counselling Services Agreement. Please complete these forms and return them by email prior to your first appointment.