LGBTIQA+ Counselling

It means your identity is taken as a given rather than treated as the problem to be examined. Sessions can focus on whatever you bring, which may be identity, coming out, family or relationships, minority stress, or something entirely unrelated to being LGBTIQA+.

Yes. You can request a particular psychologist when you book, and you are welcome to tell our admin team what would make you feel comfortable so they can suggest a good fit. Our matching questionnaire is another way to do this before contacting us.

No. You can book directly with any of our psychologists without a GP referral. A referral is only needed if you want to claim the Medicare rebate, which requires a Mental Health Care Plan prepared by your GP. Appointments are available in person at our St Kilda clinic and by telehealth across Australia.

Sessions with our registered psychologists are $260.30 before 4pm and $270.45 from 4pm, sessions with our director Claudia Hounslow are $290 before 4pm and $300 from 4pm, and sessions with Bridget Kosmas, our provisional psychologist, are $100 before 4pm and $110 from 4pm. With a valid Mental Health Care Plan from your GP you can claim a Medicare rebate of $101.55 per session for up to 10 sessions per calendar year. The rebate is processed on the spot, so you pay the gap only. Medicare rebates apply to registered psychologists only, not to provisional psychologists.

Lucy Adlard, Avi Winner, Rivkah Bendet, Claudia Hounslow, Bridget Kosmas and David Bokan work with LGBTIQA+ clients at our St Kilda clinic. You can read each of their profiles on our team page, or use our matching questionnaire if you would like help choosing.