Fees normally reflect the qualifications and experience of the practitioner. Occasionally, therapists will negotiate fees since it is understood that therapy usually involves regular sessions over a period of time. Frequent sessions might be advantageous if affordable. But if fees are felt to be expensive it is better to have regular sessions with a greater interval between appointments (such as once per fortnight) than not to have any. The cost of therapy should not create a greater burden than that which brings someone to therapy in the first place. Usually psychotherapy is open – ended such that the time to complete the process is mutually discussed and agreed. Many clients still find it useful to return in the future. (Adapted from The Churchill Clinic, VIC)

FAQs - Gymea Lily Psychotherapy

Q: What goes on in therapy itself? What do you talk about? What do you do? How does it work?

Often you will talk about your needs and wishes both now and in the past. Usually people do not talk about a lot of things because they are too personal, or because they would hurt other people’s feelings, or for some other similar reason. You will find that with your therapist you will be able to talk about anything that comes to your mind. He or she won’t have any preconceived notions about what is right or what is wrong for you or what the best solution would be. Talking is very important because the therapist wants to help you find out what you really want. The problem most people have in making decisions is not that they do not know enough, but that they never have had the opportunity of talking things over with someone who does not try to make their decisions for them. The therapist’s job is to help you make the right decisions. Often we are confused about ourselves. The therapist is not going to try and tell you what he or she thinks, but may point out to you how things you are saying do not seem to fit together. The job of your therapist is to help you keep in mind all of the important facts and feelings so that you can come to a solution that takes all of the facts into account. This is sometimes hard because these feelings may often conflict with each other.

Q: What are the Benefits of Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is largely a process of self – discovery and personal development occasioned by an atmosphere of open communication. The therapeutic situation should be conducive to self – revelation in a way that is not unduly intrusive or coercive. Psychotherapy aims to encourage emotional maturation, a greater sense of autonomy and effectiveness. Ultimately, such development inspires a feeling of purpose and aliveness, the basis for satisfaction and fulfilment. While psychotherapy is especially important for those in acute distress, deep disturbance or frequent dysfunction, one doesn’t have to be in a specifically pathological mental state to have psychotherapy. It is also appropriate for practically anyone who would like to improve the quality of their way of living, working and being with others.

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