I Offer Counselling Sessions
In-Person Sessions
At the Old Railway Station in Nairne
Online Sessions
From the comfort of your own home
I offer therapy for
- Grief
- Anxiety
- Complex Trauma
- Loss of identity through illness, migration, divorce, etc.
- Adults (18 and over) and elderly
Prices and rebate
At times life can be hectic so I provide both online and in-person counselling.
Initial In-Person session is approximately 75-90 minutes. The cost for an initial session is $145. Each ongoing session is approximately 60 minutes. The cost of an ongoing session in person is $130.
Telehealth sessions, initial session is $130and ongoing session is $115 per session of 60 minutes, which is payable at the end of the session by cash or direct bank transfer.
No doctors referral necessary. Medicare rebates do not apply to this service. Some Private Health Care providers allow rebates for this service
How I work
I provide a non-judgmental, inclusive and accepting environment. Empathy, curiosity and a positive regard are aspects of the approach. In the session we work collaboratively, at your pace, allowing the time to becoming familiar and allowing time to find yourself in the space.
Through storytelling, I can guide you towards creating clarity of what is important for you, where you feel stuck and finding elements of growth and resilience. This is not a linear path; we might climb mountains one session and sit along a river the next. What you bring to the session is a moment in time, I follow your rhythm and see where the focus is needed for healing and growth.
You are the expert in your life, and I value your experience and knowledge and see where the path takes us.
What is Psychotherapy
A psychotherapist is a trained mental health professional who helps people understand their emotions, relationships, behaviours, and life experiences through evidence-based talk therapy.
Rather than focusing only on symptoms, psychotherapy explores the deeper patterns that influence how we think, feel, and respond to life’s challenges. Together, you and your therapist work towards greater self-awareness, healthier coping strategies, and lasting emotional wellbeing.
People choose to see a psychotherapist for many reasons. Some are working through anxiety or trauma, while others simply want to better understand themselves, improve relationships, or navigate significant life changes.
No matter your reason for seeking support, psychotherapy offers a confidential, non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s important to you at your own pace. Psychotherapy is a collaborative process between you and your therapist that supports emotional wellbeing, personal growth, and recovery from mental health challenges.
Sessions are tailored to your individual goals and may focus on current concerns, past experiences, or recurring emotional patterns that continue to affect your daily life.
Depending on your needs, your therapist may use one or more evidence-based approaches, because every person is different, many therapists integrate several approaches to create a treatment plan that best supports your goals.
What is the difference between Psychology and Psychotherapy
If you’re looking for mental health support, you may have come across both psychotherapists and psychologists and wondered, What’s the difference?
It’s one of the most common questions people ask before starting therapy—and the answer isn’t always straightforward.
Both psychotherapists and psychologists are trained to support your mental wellbeing, but they have different qualifications, areas of expertise, and ways of working. The right choice depends on your goals, whether you’re looking for a mental health assessment, help managing a specific condition, or simply a safe space to better understand yourself.
The good news is that you don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out. This guide explains the differences between psychologists and psychotherapists, the types of therapy they provide, and how to decide which professional is the best fit for your needs.
A psychologist hold a masters degree qualification and are a registered health professional who can assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions. Psychologists in Australia are regulated by AHPRA and often work with people short term experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, eating disorders, and many other mental health conditions.
A psychotherapist hold a master degree qualification and are registered with professional associations such as PACFA or ACA. The focus is on helping people understand themselves more deeply, process difficult emotions, improve relationships, and create lasting emotional change through therapeutic conversations. Psychotherapy may also support people living with mental health conditions, although psychotherapists do not diagnose mental illnesses unless they also hold another regulated qualification.
Many people benefit from seeing either professional, and sometimes both, depending on their individual needs.
Ultimately, the most important factor isn’t the title—it’s finding a qualified therapist you feel safe, comfortable, and understood with.
“I highly recommend Baukes! She teaches with sensitivity gentleness helping you do what is good for you! “
S.R.G.
