Rachel Drysdale | Doreen

Rachel Drysdale Counselling

About Rachel

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

With over 15 years of experience, Rachel Drysdale offers professional support to individuals and families navigating mental health, child protection, education, and wellbeing challenges. Specialising in children, adolescents, adults, and families, Rachel provides compassionate care to those facing a range of difficulties, including:

Anxiety & Depression
Trauma & Grief
Stress & Life Transitions
Bullying & Conflict
Chronic Health Conditions
Family & Relationship Issues

Rachel is dedicated to helping you navigate life’s toughest moments and find pathways to healing and resilience.

Services

Counselling

Rachel is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Rachel is a Medicare provider and a registered provider with Open Arms and Ambulance Victoria (VACU). Rachel works with children 12 years and older, adolescents and adults.

Supervision

Rachel is a firm believer in the important role of supervision in a practitioner's wellbeing and career longevity. She is available to supervise social workers and social work students, with a particular interest in those working in child protection and out-of-home care.

FAQ's

What is the cost of a counselling session?

A 50 minute session is currently $175.

Do you accept Mental Health Care Plans?

Yes! A MHCP can be obtained from your GP and gives you a Medicare rebate of $85.20 for 10 sessions per calendar year.

Do you offer evening or weekend appointments?

Appointments are currently available within business hours only.

What is your cancellation policy?

Less than 24 hours' notice of cancellations will attract a 50% session fee.

Late arrivals (up to 20mins) can only be extended to the remaining time of the scheduled appointment. If you are more than 20 minutes late past your appointment we will have to reschedule or cancel the appointment, which will incur a cancellation fee.

If a client does not present at the scheduled appointment at all, without any prior notice, this will be recorded as a non-attendance or ‘no-show’. The full scheduled fee will be charged.

Rachel Drysdale | Doreen

Rachel Drysdale Counselling

About Rachel

Services

FAQ's

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