Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions

Here are some answers to common questions and concerns, if you have a specific query, please don’t hesitate to SMS me on (+61) 431 418 577

The roots of resilience are to be found in the sense of being understood by and existing in the mind and heart of a loving, attuned, and self-possessed other.

Whatever your challenges are, we can work through them together.

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I see clients in my consulting room at 472 Waverley Rd, Mt Waverley and on the secure platforms Zoom and Whatsapp, please specify your preference for meeting at the time of booking.

Payment can be made with Square, cash or by bank transfer at the time of your appointment.

Monday to Friday 9am – 7pm

Thursdays 3pm – 7pm

Saturdays 11am – 4pm (Fortnightly)

In extremely simple terms, counselling works with a specific difficulty, a current problem or isolated incident and this work is, generally but not exclusively, of a limited duration.

Psychotherapy works with deep rooted internal challenges, unconscious processes and complex life histories which are affecting the clients’ relationships and their ways of being in the world in the present time. Psychotherapy is more often longer-term work.

This would be dependent upon your personal history and therapeutic goals. We will work together to create a plan, and we’ll continue to check-in and refine it as we progress.

Counselling: The number of appointments depends on the challenge you are currently facing.

Psychotherapy: A weekly commitment for the first 6 weeks is recommended for Core Process Psychotherapy.

NeuroAffective Touch®: A fortnightly commitment for 12 weeks is recommended.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and Deep Rest are arranged on an as needed basis, regular appointments are optimal for better health.

I offer counselling, psychotherapy and NeuroAffective Touch® on the secure platforms, Zoom or Whatsapp.

My time is precious to me as I am sure yours is to you. I require 48 hours’ notice for cancelling and rescheduling appointments. Last minute cancellations and no shows will be charged 25% of the fee except in the event of sickness or emergency. Thank you for your understanding.

I offer students and pensioners a concession rate

You will be able to claim for counselling sessions if you have cover with Medibank, BUPA or AHM, please contact your provider to find out whether you have the relevant cover and how to process your claim. Medicare rebates are not available currently.

No, you do not need a referral from a GP to book an appointment with me.

Testimonials

I’m incredibly grateful for my sessions with Samantha. Her gentle approach and extensive knowledge in her field have been truly transformative. I often forget how much support I need, but each visit with her feels like a much-needed recharge and rest. Her therapy room is perfectly designed to foster comfort and focus, enhancing the overall experience. Samantha has a remarkable ability to ask the right questions, hold space for me, and provide energy that feels both nurturing and insightful. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a thoughtful and supportive therapist.

S. Morsi

Counsellor

Samantha is a highly accomplished and skilled therapist.She has a calm confidence.She is a natural healer and connects with people very well.I am absolutely confident in referring clients to her,she is friendly,empathic and very open to collaboration.Samantha holds her clients wellbeing and interests at the highest priority and was a significant asset to my clinical team.

Dr L. Peters

Choosing to work with Samantha has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my wellness journey, she has helped me navigate and overcome challenging situations and develop trust and deeper understanding within myself. Somatic therapy has allowed me to develop a deeper relationship with my body and I appreciate Samantha’s explanations and teaching of somatic principles throughout our sessions. I’ve been seeing her for about 3 years, and she has helped me grow so much and has been consistently supportive and amazing to work with.

Jelena D.

Samantha is an amazing practitioner. Highly intuitive and skilled at listening to your body’s signals as well as your mind and in doing so able to support the parasympathetic nervous system to amplify your body’s own healing network. I have tried many practitioners over 15 years with my debilitating chronic health conditions Samantha is one of the best I have experienced, and I am adding her to my healing team. I highly recommend her if you feel craniosacral therapy can support your healing journey.

A. Allen

The experience of being held by the NeuroAffective Touch work and Samantha’s gentle and steady presence, was so deeply nourishing that I walked away with a new experience of myself and my needs. My body’s needs were heard and met. So very grateful for this work.

T. Virgona

Art Therapist and fellow practitioner

As a busy mum, who works as a psychologist, I found my session with Sam extremely beneficial. Sam possesses a caring and gentle manner & the therapy room was an inviting and peaceful sanctuary from the outside world. The whole therapy process felt very nurturing and individualised to what my body needed at that time to feel comfortable and warm. In this safe space, I could feel both my bodily tension slowly dissipate and an emotional release. As the session continued, I experienced a floating session akin to being held in a mother’s womb. I would highly recommend these therapy sessions as a preventative strategy for burnout and to enable the processing of high levels of stress in the body.

Judith Lewis, M.Psych. MAPS

AHPRA Psychologist

Even in stressful circumstance where pain is involved, Samantha creates and holds a space for her clients that is outstanding in its purity and reassurance, she is kind and perceptive, very knowledgeable and- quite simply has a magic touch.

H. Deverell

When I first heard that Samantha does distance cranial sacral work I was quite doubtful and in disbelief that this could work. I was surprised to notice warmth and flows of energy in areas where she told me she had placed her hands in her minds eye. I could sense Samantha’s presence and her gentle and supportive holding throughout the session. It gave my body a sense of safety and allowed me to let go and open. The headache and tension had shifted by the end of the treatment and, most surprisingly, I felt like wrapped in a coating of loving care that lasted for hours after.

M. Zoll

Psychologist

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