Yes I can provide counselling services to clients based in all other countries, except for the USA and Canada. This is due to insurance policy limitations. All fees quoted on this website are in AUD.

You can fill in the contact form on the Home or Contact page of this website and I will be in touch so that we can arrange a time that works for both of us. Alternatively, you can email me at: info@minadaniels.com

My counselling services and associated fees are outlined on the Counselling page.

My supervision services and associated fees are outline on the Supervision page.

Payment is made at the end of the session via EFT. The BSB and Account number are provided when the appointment booking is confirmed. An invoice will be issued for your records.

Appointments can be cancelled or rescheduled. However, appointment cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged 50% of the session fee.

At the present time I am seeing only adults (18+ years) in individual counselling. I have in previous counselling roles seen children as individuals and in family counselling.

Sessions will normally be via video conferencing using Zoom or Google Meet. You will be sent a video meeting link via email when an appointment booking is confirmed. All you need is internet or network coverage and a device with a screen, video and audio. You do not need to install Zoom, the link will work on a web browser. Just before the appointment, click on the Zoom link in the email. If you have any issues, you can call me on my mobile which will be provided at the time of booking an appointment. You can request a phone call instead of video conferencing, if you would prefer.

Not currently, but that may change in the future.

I do not provide crisis or after-hours support. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000. If you are in crisis and requiring urgent or after-hours mental health support, please call the following services:

Lifeline - 13 11 14

Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636

Mental Health Help Line - 1800 011 511

Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467

The first session usually involves the client describing what brought them into counselling and what they need help with. Counselling goals will be jointly agreed on along with timing of any future sessions.

My belief is that each individual is the best expert on themselves. Therefore, my goal in counseling is to help you become self-sufficient, so you can live your life and thrive. How long this process will take will depend on your unique needs and preferences. Some issues are more short-term and goal driven, and these may require fewer sessions. Others are more complex and may involve healing, recovery and rebuilding; these may require more sessions. The number of sessions will depend on your specific needs and goals.

Accessing counselling is the first step, and for some the hardest. Engaging with the counselling process and being ready to do the deep work if needed, is the next step. Finally, applying strategies, utilising tools, and maintaining consistency in adopting new approaches, when necessary, are essential for achieving sustained and positive change.

A GP referral is not required. However, if there is information that you or your GP would like me to know, a letter or a referral can be provided. While counsellors are not required to report back to the referrer like psychologists are, if you would like a report, I can provide one with your consent and at a fee.

Counsellors are currently not covered under the Medicare Benefits Scheme. Therefore, these counselling sessions are not eligible for Medicare rebates. There is currently a government consultation underway to consider including counsellors in the Medicare scheme. However, no changes have been announced yet.

Some considerations are that a) counselling sessions with counsellors are not recorded in your My Health Record; b) most psychologist fees are higher than the Medicare rebate and the extra is not dissimilar to some counsellors' fees; c) there is no restriction on the number of counselling sessions that you can access, unlike under a MHCP.

I am registered with the following private health funds: HCF #C0001102, Medibank #A314731H, Bupa #J003397, AHM #21262473, Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG) #AC18615T (ARGH includes Police Health Fund, Emergency Services Health, Phoenix Health, St Lukes Health, GMHBA, see-u by HBF (telehealth only), Teachers Union Health, AIA and Westfund)

The rebates for counselling that these private health funds provide can vary depending on your individual plan coverage. You can contact your private health fund for details related to your level of cover.

Yes, I am.

1. I am registered with the Australian Counselling Association (Level 4, College of Clinical Counsellors and College of Supervisors. The registration requirements include continued professional development, clinical supervision and adhering to the ACA Code of Ethics and Practice.

2. I have up-to-date professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

While there can be overlap, counsellors generally provide therapeutic support for emotional, behavioural and relational issues. They tend to focus on mental and emotional wellbeing and improving quality of life. Psychologists generally can have a focus on psychological and neuropsychological testing, and diagnosis and treatment of mental illness and disorders.