Southern Cross Counselling and Psychological Service
Southern Cross Counselling and Psychological Service
Southern Cross Counselling & Psychological Services offers services by Clinical Psychologists who utilise specialist skills in counselling and intervention treatment strategies in a confidential and supportive environment.
Our focus is in treating adults suffering from psychological and emotional difficulties to better their ability to cope with life.
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Services Offered
We specialise in treating: -Concerns in the day to day management of stress. -Those who feel down or depressed. -Uninvited or unwanted anger that may affect relationships. -Anxiety of all types. -Difficulties with eating and dieting. -Problems with alcohol, drug and sexual addictive behaviours. -Chronic pain. -Difficulties adjusting to changes in life circumstances, such as loss of a job, death of a loved one, accident or illness.
Fees and Payment
Rebates via Medicare (with Mental Health Care Plan from GP) and private health insurance. Fees are also tailored to suit your economic and financial situation.
Services Offered To: Adults
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.