Bridges Counselling is a dedicated team of psychologists, social workers and registered counsellors, with a passion to give hope, and restore the joy in living for clients.
David Bridges and Faye Hansen launched Bridges Counselling in 2008. Since then, we have grown to a team of 16 counselling professionals at our centres in North Parramatta and Norwest.
We offer expertise in couples counselling, family therapy, psychology services, and a range of other specialty counselling services in North Parramatta, Oatlands and our new office in Norwest/Baulkham Hills.
Fees and Payment
Fees are based on a sliding scale and may be waived in circumstances of financial hardship.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
Online Counseling: Yes
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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.
