Services
Psychological Therapy/Counselling
At Bright Beginnings, we understand that taking the first step towards therapy can be challenging, but it is a courageous step towards a brighter future. Our team of psychologists are dedicated to helping you navigate life's complexities.
No matter where you are in your journey, we are here to help. Our psychologists have experience and passion in working with a wide range of presentations, including but not limited to:
- depression and low mood, including suicidal thoughts and self-harm
- anxiety, whether it be generalised, specific or social in nature
- emotional dysregulation including anger management or behavioural outbursts
- adjusting to life changes, including changes in your personal and professional life
- resilience building
- understanding and managing your emotions
- supporting parents
- interpersonal difficulties
- trauma
Our psychologists use evidenced based interventions and tailor their approach to your needs and personalities.
We accept GP Mental Health Care/Treatment Plans, and provide services to NDIS Plan or Self Managed clients. We are unable to provide services to those whose NDIS Plans are managed through NDIA (agency).
We do not have on-site HICAPS claiming, however you if eligible you can claim your sessions directly through your private health insurer.
Psychological and Psychometric Assessments
At Bright Beginnings, we complete assessments for recommendation, diagnostic and NDIS purposes.
Assessments help identify your strengths and weakness, plan intervention and make recommendations for support at school or university. Our psychologists also complete diagnostic testing to explore underlying causes of emotional, behavioural or social difficulties. At our Coorparoo clinic, we are able to assess:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (autism, ASD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Specific Learning Disorder (i.e., 'dyslexia')
- Intellectual Developmental Disorder (i.e., intellectual disability)
Typically assessments includes an initial assessment appointment, a number of testing appointments, completion of questionnaires and a feedback appointment. At times, an observation of children within an education setting may be recommended.
As the assessment process differs depending on the individuals needs, general information on the fees involved are included below. If you need an assessment, please contact our office on (07) 3870 4152 to discuss you needs in more depth.
Professional Supervision
The pathway to become a psychologist is challenging and being able to contribute to someone’s development as a psychologist is a special role to play. Our psychologists are Board Approved Supervisors who support provisional psychologists through their 4+2 and 5+1 Internship Program. Our supervisors are available for both primary supervision, secondary supervision or group supervision.
Our supervisors are passionate about contributing to the learning and growth of others through support and guidance as well as sharing and enhancing knowledge in a collaborative, non-judgmental, kind, ethical and professional manner.
Our supervisors are available for one off supervision sessions, case report review and group supervision. Bright Beginnings also provides peer supervision to early career psychologists or those working within the mental health field.
Fairfield Psychologost offering anxiety and depression support
Psychological Therapy/Counselling
You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate for therapy appointments. To discuss your eligibility, please contact your GP and schedule a 'long' appointment to discuss a Mental Health Care/Treatment Plan. With an eligible referral, you may receive a Medicare rebate of $93.35
Initial Therapy Appointment
This appointment is for all new clients seeking therapy or intervention. At this appointment you will meet with your psychologist to talk about the reason for your appointment, as well as other relevant information.
This is a 1 hour appointment.
Subsequent Therapy Appointment
This appointment is for all clients engaging in ongoing therapy who have completed an initial therapy appointment
This is a 50-minute appointment
NDIS Plan Managed Clients:
The fee for individual therapy for plan-managed NDIS clients is as per the price guide for psychology in your state. You can access this here
Assessments
Assessment fees are an 'out of pocket' cost. Unfortunately, Medicare do not provide rebates on assessments. If you have private health insurance, please contact your Health Fund directly to discuss your current cover and eligibility to claim psychometric assessments.
Initial Assessment Appointment
This appointment is required for all new clients seeking assessments. At this appointment your psychologist will explore your reason for assessment, relevant background information and current functioning. At the end of the appointment, your psychologist will provide an overview of recommended assessments.
This is a 1 hour appointment.
Testing Appointments
Testing appointments involve face to face assessments with standardised assessment tools. Testing appointments are required to complete cognitive, achievement, or memory abilities.
Each test requires it's own appointment. For example, if you require a cognitive and an achievement test, then two (2) testing appointments will be required.
This is a 2 hour appointment.
Report writing
Your psychologist will collect information and test results throughout the assessment process and write a report outlining this information any diagnostic impressions and recommendations for the future. A copy of this report will be provided to you, and discussed at the assessment feedback appointment.
A fee of $225.00 per hour is applicable for all assessments however the time taken varies. For more information please contact our office on (07) 3870 4152.
Assessment Feedback Appointment
This appointment is required for all clients completing testing with Bright Beginnings and typically occurs 2 weeks after the final testing appointment. At this appointment, your psychologist will discuss the assessment results, any diagnostic information, recommendations moving forward.
This is a 1 hour appointment.
NDIS Plan Managed Clients
You may be able to use your NDIS Funding for assessments, depending on your plan goals. You will need to speak with your Support Coordinator or Plan Manager to confirm if assessments are covered.
Professional Supervision
Primary/Secondary Supervision
Board Approved Supervision is available for those completing an approved 4+2, 5+1 internship program or Working in Addition to University Placement (AWOP).
This is a 1 hour appointment.
Peer Supervision
Peer supervision is available for fully registered psychologists, or those working within the mental health field requiring clinical supervision.
This is a 1 hour appointment.
Bright Beginnings acknowledges the Turrbal and Jagera people, the traditional owners of the lands where We practice, and pay respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We welcome people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
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TEMPORARY Office closure
We're temporarily closed, re-opening late October - early November 2024.
If you want to book an appointment for when we return, follow the "BOOK NOW" button. All enquiries will be responded to once we re-open.
If you require immediate support, please contact your GP, present to the nearest emergency department or call 000.
Alternative supports include:
- Lifelife - phone 13 11 14, text or online chat
- Parentline - 1300 30 1300
- Kids Helpline - phone 1800 55 1800 or chat
Our website will be updated once we re-open. Thank you, and we look forward to see you back at our new office in Fairfield, QLD 4103.