Rachel has been a psychologist since 2011 and worked locally in Toowoomba across public and private settings.Â
Prior to being a psychologist Rachel worked as a teacher and school Guidance Officer and taught in Australia, England and Japan across child and adult sectors. She completed Master degrees in both Education and Psychology and combines her educational and psychological training and skills to help individuals work towards improved change and a brighter future.
Rachel established Lighthouse Psychology Services (LPS) in 2015 to provide accessible individual mental health support.
Rachel is now located at Harris House, a beautiful National Trust property at the corner of Clifford Street and Margaret Street, in Toowoomba.
Lighthouse Psychology Services offers face-to-face counselling in Toowoomba, as well as telehealth psychology sessions across Regional Queensland.
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Services Offered
Rachel is a Clinical Psychologist who provides individual therapy and assessment for adults with a range of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression and stress. She has a particular interest in helping people adjust to change across the lifespan.
Although change is normal and helps us to grow, it can also be unexpected, unwelcome and difficult to manage.
Rachel provides confidential, professional and supportive therapy to help individuals navigate life’s challenges with learning, wellness, relationships and change across the lifespan. Common concerns that people face include learning, employment, relationships, parenting, retirement, ageing and health.
Fees and Payment
Rachel believes mental health treatment should be accessible to everyone and strives to make services as affordable as possible, keeping fees below that of industry recommendations. Should you be experiencing financial hardship please contact Rachel to discuss your situation.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Payment: Sliding Scale
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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.