Services

Our web-based counselling services offer a range of options tailored to meet your individual needs. Whether you're seeking personal growth, relationship support, or workplace assistance, our experienced counsellors are here to help you navigate life's challenges. Our offerings include:

Dr Philip Armstrong
2023

Counselling Services for the public

  • One-on-One Counselling: Personalised sessions focused on your unique needs and goals.
  • Couple Counselling: Strengthening relationships and resolving conflicts with expert guidance.
  • Employee Assistance Counselling: Providing support for work-related stress, career development, and work-life balance

For Professionals

We cater to professionals seeking to enhance their skills and capabilities. Our specialised services include:

  • Clinical/ProfessionalSupervision: Expert supervision for clinicians and professionals, fostering growth and development in their practice.
  • Supervision for Lived Experience and Peer Support Workers: Tailored guidance for those with lived experience, enhancing their ability to support others effectively.
  • PrivatePractice Coaching: Strategic coaching for private practitioners, aimed at building and sustaining a successful practice.

Privately Negotiated Services

For those requiring more personalised assistance, we offer the following services, which can be negotiated privately to suit your specific requirements:

  • Face-to-Face Consultations: In-person sessions for a more direct and personal counselling experience.
  • Public speaking, Philip is available to speak at conferences, meetings etc.
  • Site Visits: On-location visits for context-specific support and consultation.
  • Crisis Work: Immediate assistance and support during critical times.
  • Workplace Training: Customised training sessions to improve workplace mental health and well-being.
  • Advocacy, Philip is an experienced and veteran advocate having advocated to State/Territory/Federal governments over a 25 year period.  

As part of our commitment to providing premier and personalised counselling services, it's important for us to clarify that we only offer limited rebates. Our focus is on delivering the highest standard of care through our team of elite professionals and innovative therapeutic techniques. We believe in the value and effectiveness of our services, which are tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual in their journey toward holistic well-being. While we understand the financial considerations of our clients, our pricing reflects the exclusive and specialised nature of the support we provide. For any questions or concerns regarding our fee structure, please feel free to reach out to us directly through email. We are here to assist you.

Prices

Individual 50-minute Telehealth session - $250

Couples 90-minute Telehealth session - $350

Rebates

Rebates are available from:

  • Medibank
  • AHM

When can clients claim benefits towards counselling consultations on Medibank and ahm products?

Medibank and ahm are introducing benefits towards counselling consultations that occur on or after 15 October 2020. Medibank members whose Extras products include 'Mental health Support' can claim a benefit for counselling consultations with Medibank recognised Providers, that have occurred on or after this date, up to their annual limit. ahm members whose Extras products include 'Psychology and Counselling' can claim a benefit for Counselling consultations with an ahm recognised Provider, that has occurred on or after this date, up to their annual limit.

Is there a waiting period before a member can claim benefits towards counselling consultations?

There is no waiting period for counselling benefits, so both Medibank and ahm members with Counselling included in their policy can claim a benefit towards counselling consultations on or after 15 October 2020, up to their annual limits.

How will my client know if their cover includes counselling?

To find out if a Medibank member can claim benefits towards Counselling, ask them to refer to their Cover Summary which is available on My Medibank App on their phone, or by logging into the Member Area on the Medibank website. If their extras cover includes ‘mental health support’, then they can claim a benefit for counselling up to the annual limit. To find out if an ahm member can claim benefits towards Counselling, ask them to refer to their Product Guide which is available on the ahm website. If their extras cover includes ‘Psychology and Counselling’, then they can claim a benefit up to their annual limit.

What Medibank products will counselling benefits be offered on?

Counselling benefits have been included on the following Medibank products from 15 October 2020:Resident Products: Blue Ribbon, Gold Advantage, Priority Optimal, Priority Optimal A, Blue Ribbon Premier, Gold Premier, Medibank Silver Plus Families, Gold Ultra Health WA, Gold Ultra Health, Growing Family 60, Growing Family 60 Extras Only, Growing Family 70, Growing Family 70 Extras Only, Healthy Start Extras, Silver Plus New Families Comprehensive, Silver Plus New Families Essentials, Silver Plus Security Comprehensive, Silver Plus Security Essentials, Silver Plus Settled Families Comprehensive, Smart Choice, Silver Plus Smart Options, Priority Standard, Priority Standard A, Super Extras, Top Extras 60, Top Extras 75, Top Extras 90,Corporate Products: VIP Super Extras, Better Health 60, Better Health 70, Better Health 80, Better Value 80, Extras 55, Extras 70, Extras 85, Flexi 70, Flexi 80, Flexi 80 MCOverseas Products: Better Health 60 Working Visa, Better Health 70 Working Visa, Better Health 80 Working Visa, Better Health 90 Working Visa, Better Value 80 Working Visa, Intermediate Visitors Health Insurance, Overseas Workers Premium Extras, Top 85 Visitors Health Insurance, Top Visitors Health Insurance, Top Working Visa Health Insurance, Intermediate 70 Visitors Health Insurance, Comprehensive OSHC

What ahm products will counselling benefits be available on?

Counselling benefits have been included on the following ahm products from 15 October 2020: super extras, black 70 boost, family extras, lifestyle extras, boost package basic plus, boost flexi basic plus, first step bronze plus, top hospital package gold, lite package bronze plus, lite flexi bronze plus.Note:  The product list is correct as of 15th October 2020, however, may change from time to time.  Medibank members should check their cover summary and ahm members check their product guide to see if counselling is included in their cover.

What will members get back for a Counselling consultation?

Medibank members should refer to their Cover Summary to see if their product pays a fixed benefit amount towards counselling or a % back of the consultation cost.  This is determined by what product the member is on.  Benefits are subject to annual limits which are displayed on the Cover Summaries.All ahm members should refer to their Product Guide for this information.  Benefits are subject to annual limits, which are also found on the Product Guide.

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