IN-PERSON IN BRISBANE & ONLINE AUSTRALIA-WIDE 

A space to be understood, and to understand yourself
more deeply.

THERAPY & ASSESSMENTS THAT SEE THE WHOLE YOU. WE COMBINE EXPERTISE WITH HEART.

Our Services and Areas of Expertise


We provide specialist psychological treatment and assessment using evidence-based approaches and best practice guidelines, with the intention to be purposeful and responsive to you.  We consider and respect the complexity of your identity, life experiences, and needs to help guide you to lasting wellbeing. 

 We have a pathway that is right for where you are now.


In-Person in Brisbane | Online Australia-wide
Sessions are typically 50 mins


For adolescents (16+) and adults experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological concerns, or for anyone seeking to improve their mental and emotional well-being. We offer a warm, grounded space where you can explore what holds you back, understand how your challenges or patterns developed, and slowly build trust and compassion with yourself.


Treatment is evidence based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive and affirming, with the aim of helping you feel safe, understood, and supported. Here, the therapeutic relationship itself is prioritised. Sessions are thoughtfully paced, reflective and honest, with space for depth, clarity, humour, and feels authentic, purposeful, and human.


Therapy is grounded in genuine care, is collaborative and purposeful, drawing on evidence-based approaches and tailored to your needs, preferences, and goals. Depending on your goals and circumstances, it may involve skill development, practical strategies, or exploration of deeper processes such as personality patterns and unresolved emotional conflicts.


Decisions are made in partnership with you and your progress is regularly reviewed to ensure that you are feeling supported, connected, and on track towards achieving your therapeutic goals.

  • Booking and Referrals

    You do not need a referral to attend.  


    However, if you'd like Medicare assistance to cover costs, you will need a valid GP referral and Mental Health Care Plan.  


    We also accept referrals from a number of third parties and funding providers. You can also find out more here.


    We are happy to discuss this further with you at consult or your initial session.

  • Therapeutic Approaches & Modalities:

    Therapy at The Holding Space Brisbane is primarily informed by psychodynamic and attachment theory, and is trauma informed. 


    We draw from a range of evidence-based modalities to ensure therapy is collaborative, evolving, and individually tailored, including:

    • Schema Therapy  
    • Compassion Focussed Therapy 
    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), 
    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 
    • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
    • Mind-Body practices grounded in neuroscience: somatic practices, mindfulness-based approaches.  
    • EMDR coming soon (August 2026).  Join our Aug-Sept waitlist here. 

  • General mental health and life events we are skilled in treating:

    • Anxiety Disorders
    • Trauma
    • Depression
    • Attachment/relationship patterns
    • Supporting adjustments with Life Transitions or Role Changes 
    • Grief & loss    
    • Stress and Burnout
    • Working through relationship difficulties  
    • Seeking clarification around life decisions 
    • Clarifying employment/university direction 
    • ADHD, ASD, Executive Functioning
    • LGBTQIA+ health/support
    • Identity and self-esteem
    • Rumination and chronic worry
    • General self-discovery and wellbeing support

  • We have particular experience & expertise in the following areas:

    • Trauma
    • Personality patterns 
    • Perfectionism
    • People Pleasing
    • Difficulties with boundaries
    • Family conflict - including support for children of parents with a personality/MH condition, sibling violence, "glass" children, parent/child estrangement or disconnection.
    • Family-of-origin and intergenerational related challenges and concerns
    • Supporting Multicultural mental health and Intersecting identities and pressures, including: cultural expectations/pressures, "third culture kids". 
    • Self-criticism, defectiveness, shame
    • Over-functioning
    • Somatic/physical complaints
    • Emotional suppression
    • Difficulties with boundaries/assertiveness
    • Women's mental health & wellbeing - including support for managing chronic conditions (e.g., endometriosis, adenomyosis, ADHD/PMDD challenges).
    • Barriers to intimacy
    • Imposter Syndrome
    • Support for individuals navigating unexpected loss and suicide bereavement.

 SERVICE FEES, FUNDING, and POLICIES

Because the relationship matters, and 

 so does feeling informed.

At Holding Space Brisbane, it's important to us that this process feels understandable, manageable, and transparent from the start.


Our fees reflect the level of training, care, and intention we bring to this work.

We're committed to ensuring that high-quality psychological support is available to more people and have intentionally set our fees below the APS and AAPI recommended rate of $318-$340 for 50 minute session.

SERVICE FEES

Our philosophy is that everyone deserves access  to high-quality, affordable psychological services.

Therapy

Standard Fees:

First session: $290

Subsequent sessions: $275

Clients attending with a valid referral may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $145.25 per session.

Out-of-pocket cost per session

(after rebate):

First session: $144.75 

Subsequent session: $129.75


Assessments

Fee: $290 per hour.


Due to the individualised nature of assessments, the exact requirements can vary greatly. Assessments typically range from 3+ hours.

We'll provide a quote based on your unique needs at initial consult. We confirm costs and amendments to your assessment before proceeding further.

Reports & Other Services

Fee: $290 per hour + GST.


Non-standard letters such as support letters, forms, and complex case referrals, diagnostic letters, and report writing for brief and comprehensive reports that are requested by yourself or third parties. Please note, Medicare does not provide rebates for documents or correspondence currently.

Rescheduling/Cancellation Policy


When you make an appointment, the whole appointment time is reserved for you. We understand that unforeseen circumstances happen (such as illness, emergency, etc.), and at times you may need to cancel an appointment. Please let your psychologist know immediately so alternative arrangements can be made where possible (e.g., switching to telehealth should you be too unwell to attend in person).


To ensure equitable access to care for all, and consideration of your therapist's time spent preparing for your session, we have the following policy:

  • Less than 48 hours notice: 50% of the session fee +GST
  • Less than 24 hours notice or missed appointment: Full session fee +GST
  • Partial attendance to an appointment (e.g., arriving more than 15 minutes later or "half session" requests), still attract the full session fee.


Please note:

  • Cancellation fees are not claimable by Medicare or Private Health Insurance.
  • We provide you a courtesy reminder prior to your appointment, however it is expected that you remember your appointments.
  • We require any outstanding fees to be paid in full before attending your next appointment and reserve the right to cancel or refuse service continuity in such instances. 

Payment, Funding & Rebates

  • Payment & Fees

    Payment is required on the day of your appointment. 


    Session fees may vary slightly depending on additional surcharges for after-hours appointments ($15+Session Fee).


    Secure card details are stored via encrypted payment processing and may be used to process session fees and applicable cancellation fees, as per our policies and consent form. Note: All card payments incur a processing fee of 1.88% to help cover transaction costs. 

  • Medicare

    If you have a Mental Health Care Plan referral from your treating GP, you may be eligible for a rebate from Medicare, which can significantly reduce the cost of your appointments.


     Medicare Plans & Rebates we provide services under:    

    • Mental Health Care Plan: 10 sessions per calendar year. Rebate of $145.25 per session (Clinical Psychologist Rebate). 
    • Eating Disorder Treatment Plan: 40 sessions in 12 month period. Rebate of $145.25 per session (Clinical Psychologist Rebate). 
    • Chronic Disease Management Plan: 5 sessions per calendar year. Rebate of $61.80 per session.

    We believe that collaborative care can help you receive the best possible mental health care. If you have a referral, we can work with your referring doctor to ensure that you receive coordinated and personalised care.


     To Note:  

    • Medicare plans can not be backdated. Please ensure your eligibility for receiving a rebate by collecting your MHCP + referral letter before your appointment. 
    • The Holding Space Brisbane is not a Bulk Billing clinic.   

  • Private Health Insurance

    If you have Private Health Insurance, you may be eligible for a Psychology rebate dependant on your health fund and level of cover/extras entitlements. 


    We encourage you to check your eligibility with your health fund prior to your session. If eligible, we can provide you with your invoice for you to claim with your Insurer. 


  • NDIS & Other Third Party Providers

    NDIS:

    • NDIS-funded sessions may be available for self-managed or plan-managed participants. Fees are charged in line with our standard rates and current NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.
    • Cancellations and non-attendance are managed in line with NDIS  guidelines, and the full session fee may be charged, where applicable.

    Other Third Party Providers:

    • Some Employee Assistance Program (EAP), WorkCover, and Bar Care, funded sessions are also accepted. Please ensure that you speak with your provider or employer to determine your eligibility.

  • Assessment Funding and Rebates

     Medicare:  

    Please note that currently, Medicare does not provide rebates for cognitive or neuropsychological assessments. 


     You may be eligible to have your initial assessment session and feebdack session of your assessment process covered by Medicare however.  


    You are encouraged to check your eligibility for this with Medicare directly prior to booking your assessment  with us.


     Third Party Funding options:  

    There are various funding bodies that organise and fund assessments if you are a current client and eligible for assessment with your provider/ referrer  (i.e., NDIS, NIISQ, WorkCover QLD and some private health insurance).  Please ensure that you confirm your eligibility prior to your session. 


    If you are unsure, please don't hesitate to reach out and we will try to assist you where possible.



CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE.

Support for a range of experiences, identities and needs.

Discover what therapy and assessment that's tailored to you  could look and feel like.

Get support with what's actually driving your experiences and patterns, not just the symptoms you see and feel on the surface.

“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.”

― Viktor E. Frankl

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • How do I get a Mental Health Care Plan and Rebates?

    Your GP can provide you with a Medicare Mental Health Care Plan after assessing your mental health needs. This plan helps reduce the cost of certain psychological therapies, covering up to 10 sessions annually.


    As of July 1, 2025, the Medicare rebate for a 50-minute session with a clinical psychologist is $145.25. 


    This rebate requires a valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) from a General Practitioner (GP) or other eligible medical practitioner such as a Psychiatrist.


    The total fee for the session will be higher, and the rebate only covers a portion of the cost. 


    Please note that this rebate is only available for Individual Therapy sessions under the plan. You will receive this rebate after attending each of your 10 subsidized sessions per calendar year.


    Steps for getting MHCP/MHTP and Rebate:

    • Get a Mental Health Treatment Plan: You must first see a GP to get a Mental Health Treatment Plan. 
    • Receive a referral: The GP will refer you to a clinical psychologist. 
    • Use the referral: The psychologist must have the referral before your first session to be able to claim the rebate. 
    • Claim the rebate: Medicare will rebate $145.25 per session with a clinical psychologist, leaving you to pay the remaining fee to the psychologist. 
    • Maximum sessions: You are eligible for up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year, though your doctor will refer you for a maximum of 6 at a time. You can ask your GP for a review  after the 6th session, if you need more sessions. 

    You can find more information about Mental Health Care Plans here

  • Can I get a rebate from my Private Health Insurance?

    If you hold private health insurance, you may be eligible to claim rebates for psychological services. Please contact your specific health fund directly to confirm your level of cover and eligibility.


    Important Note: 

    Presently, private health insurance cannot be used to cover the gap or claim a rebate for a session for which you are already claiming a Medicare rebate. 

  • What is a Neuropsychological Assessment?

    Neuropsychological or cognitive assessments are an opportunity to deep-dive into your thinking skills, abilities, strengths and difficulties. 


    These assessments use evidence-based, standardised measures to report on a variety of different areas, and compare how your set of skills compare to  your other abilities as well as how they might compare to others. 


    These areas include general intellectual abilities, learning and memory, processing speed, attention and concentration, social skills, sensory preferences and overall executive functioning skills. 


    Cognitive Assessments can also be used for diagnostic clarification of Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Learning or Cognitive Disabilities, Academic Difficulties, and more.


    All cognitive assessments will require a one-hour intake session to best understand your assessment needs and provide an estimation of the service and costs. 


    After the intake session and completion of background and preliminary questionnaires, your assessor will help determine the appropriate type of assessment for you to complete in order to answer your query, and any additonal needs such as reports.


     If you are interested in a neuropsychological/cognitive assessment, please complete the expression of interest form here, or send us an email  

  • How frequently should I attend?

    Sessions are typically scheduled fortnightly at the beginning of therapy, however this is collaboratively discussed in your intake or and/or at your first session to suit your needs.


    Regular attendance is important to ensure you fully benefit from therapy. Weekly to fortnightly sessions are usually recommended at the beginning of therapy, however this is collaboratively discussed in your intake call or and/or at your first session  depending on your needs and reasons for attending.  


    Whenever possible, the same time will be reserved for you if that is your preference. 


    Where your preferred/regular time may not be available, we can place you on the cancellation list to offer you this appointment should it become available.

  • How long are sessions and how many sessions will I need?

    Sessions are 50 minutes long.


    The number of sessions you require will depend on the issue and goals you are bringing you to therapy. 


    We usually recommend a minimum of six sessions for you to experience progress, but we’ll be able to provide you a better idea of what to expect following your initial session.

  • What can I expect in the initial session?

    The aim of the initial session is for clients and therapists to get to know each other. My main aim as your therapist in the initial session is to learn more in depth your reasons for attending therapy and what you hope to gain from your therapy. It will also involve getting an understanding of your personal history and current circumstances, as well as any previous therapy experiences you have had,  in order to help tailor and develop a clear plan of treatment to you specifically. 

  • What can I expect from therapy?

    A safe space to explore, express and process without judgement. 


    Increased self-understanding, discovering new insights about yourself, the way you relate to others and the world around you.


    Increased tools to cope with specific difficulties, and general "life stuff" that can crop up.


    Lasting changes to the way you think, feel and act.


    A plan to maintain your progress and overcome future setbacks.

  • Is online therapy as effective as face-to-face therapy?

    Yes - Research has shown that therapy delivered online is comparable to in person therapy. 


    There can be additional benefits to online format, including being able to access specialists outside your geographical location or if accessing therapy in person is not practical to you, as well as saving you time and money on travel to/from appointments, and the ability to access it from the comfort and safety of your own home, office or even a (parked!) car – anywhere private and safe for you.


    If there is a type of limitation based on your treatment plan needs, we will let you know at the time of intake, or as soon as possible when this emerges.