Opening Hours Monday to Thursday from 9.00am to 7.00pm , Friday from 9.00am to 2.00pm.
Length of Therapy Sessions Sessions usually last between 50 and 60 minutes.
Frequency & Number of Therapy Sessions Meeting weekly often works well, as there is a natural rhythm to this that provides important therapeutic benefits. Often 3 or 4 sessions may be adequate.
Frequency and number of sessions will be discussed and assessed with your therapist and will vary from person to person depending on the issues to be explored and the benefits you hope to gain.
Cancellation Policy Whilst we recognize that emergencies can happen, we ask that 24 hours notice of a cancellation be given. If not a cancellation fee may be charged.
As a client of the Talking Therapy Clinic you will experience a very safe environment in a quiet and private premises.
We are therapists who really listen with interest and attention to detail. We are respectful, empathic and non-judgmental.
As experienced professionals we maintain a responsive, confidential and well run service where we are committed to keeping abreast with current research and developments in the field of therapy.
Fees
Our fees are $95.00 per session both for individual and couple sessions. Our hope is that the fee is not a barrier to those wishing to attend therapy. Your therapist will be happy to discuss the fee with you.
Subsidies
WINZ Disability Allowance WINZ may provide an allowance for those on a benefit or with a Community Services card. This may provide $60.00 per week for counselling and psychotherapy. more info
Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) Current contracts are in place with Vitae, Stratos, OCP and Instep, who provide employee counselling services. May provide 3 sessions.
Family Court The Family Court no longer provides funding for relationship counselling. more info
Victim Support Victim Support may provide free counselling for witnesses & victim of serious crime. more info
Health Insurance Some health insurance policies may provide cover.
Claiming Costs Self-employed may claim the fees as a business expense, we recommend checking with your personal tax consultant.
ACC All our therapists are registered with ACC for Sensitive Claims. more info
