Individual Counselling
Individual counselling offers a dedicated space to slow things down and make sense of what’s been going on. I work with people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that no longer feel helpful.
People seek individual therapy for many reasons — including anxiety, depression, trauma, assertiveness difficulties, gambling concerns, stress, or major life changes. The focus is on understanding your experience and working together toward change that feels realistic and meaningful.
Areas I Work With
Trauma & PTSD
I work with adults who have experienced trauma, including veterans and others impacted by distressing or overwhelming events. Sessions focus on understanding how trauma affects thoughts, emotions, and behaviour, and gently working toward recovery.
Anxiety & Depression
Anxiety and low mood can narrow life and drain energy. Therapy focuses on identifying patterns that keep these difficulties going and building practical strategies to reduce their impact.
Gambling & Addictions
I support people experiencing gambling or related behavioural difficulties. Therapy is practical, structured, and focused on understanding triggers, reducing urges, and building alternative coping strategies.
Gaming & Technology Use
Support for people who feel their gaming or technology use is starting to impact mood, relationships, or daily life. The focus is on understanding patterns, reducing harm, and restoring balance.
Emotional Regulation & Relationship Patterns
For people who experience intense emotions or recurring relationship difficulties. Therapy focuses on building steadiness, understanding patterns, and developing more effective ways of coping and relating.
Assertiveness & Confidence
Difficulties with assertiveness can affect relationships, work, and self-esteem. This work focuses on building confidence, setting boundaries, and communicating more clearly and effectively.
Approaches I Use
Cognitive Approaches
We look at how thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations influence emotions and behaviour. This work helps people recognise unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more balanced, realistic ways of responding.
(Often referred to as Cognitive Therapy or CBT.)
Behavioural Approaches
Behavioural approaches focus on what you do day to day, not just what you think or feel. This work often involves gently changing patterns of avoidance and inactivity, using graded steps to build confidence through action rather than waiting to feel ready.
Exposure-Based Work
When fear or anxiety has started to limit life, carefully planned exposure can help. This involves gradually and safely facing feared situations, allowing confidence and tolerance to build over time.
Emotion Regulation & Skills-Based Work
For people who experience strong emotions or relationship difficulties, therapy may focus on learning skills to manage distress, improve communication, and respond more steadily under pressure.
(This work is informed by Dialectical Behaviour Therapy principles)
Trauma-Focused Therapy
For trauma and PTSD, I use structured, evidence-based approaches that help people process distressing experiences and reduce their ongoing impact.
(Including Cognitive Processing Therapy, widely used in trauma and veteran care.)
Behavioural Activation
Low mood often leads to withdrawal, which then worsens mood. Behavioural activation focuses on rebuilding routine, activity, and engagement — helping motivation return through action rather than waiting to “feel ready.”
Let’s see if we are the right fit.
Finding the right therapist matters. I may not be the right person for everyone, and that’s okay.
If you’re unsure whether therapy with me would be helpful, we can start with a brief, no-pressure conversation to see if it feels like a good fit.
Trusted Guidance
Evaluate
We take stock of what’s happening, what’s been tried before, and what feels most important to focus on now.
Stabilise
Together we work on creating steadiness – reducing overwhelm and strengthening coping strategies.
Grow
As understanding builds, we focus on change: new responses, new skills, and greater confidence over time.
FAQ
What happens in the first session?
The first session is a chance to understand what’s brought you to therapy and what you’re hoping for. There’s no pressure to share everything at once — we move at a pace that feels comfortable.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes. I offer online and telephone sessions Australia-wide, as well as in-person sessions in Adelaide.
Do I need a referral?
A referral is not required to book an appointment. If you’re eligible for a Medicare rebate, a GP Mental Health Care Plan is needed.
How long does therapy last?
That varies from person to person. Most sessions last 50 – 60 mins. Some people attend for a short period, others for longer — this is something we review together over time.
Do you offer Medicare-rebated sessions?
Yes. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW), I can provide sessions that are eligible for a Medicare rebate under a GP-issued Mental Health Care Plan. With a valid plan and referral, you may be able to claim a Medicare rebate of around $87.25 per session toward the cost of your appointment.
The session fee is $195, the rebate reduces your out-of-pocket cost to $107.75. You’ll need a current Mental Health Care Plan from your GP to access the rebate.
Is therapy confidential?
Yes. Sessions are confidential, with the usual legal and ethical limits explained clearly at the outset.
Contact
0493 595 823
info@crannservices.com
Project 18, 228 St Vincent Street, Port Adelaide. SA 5018
Crann Therapy Services
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