Looking for a Psychologist in Loganholme?
How does a free checkup sound?!
Which Brisbane Psychologist?
It can be tricky trying to work out who to see and whether you can afford it.
We offer this complimentary service to the public to help YOU find the right therapist.
Many people are worried about the cost of therapy, who to choose, how to avoid getting the wrong person or wrong therapy approach.
While talking to the reception staff can be helpful, it is more appropriate that your initial conversation be in confidence with one of our therapists who can direct you to the “right” person, and explain ways to gain rebates, access to psychiatry or medical services, and the types of counselling and other treatments that might be suitable.
What is a Free Emotional Health Checkup?
There is no cost for the 30 minute Emotional Health Check up, and you don’t need a referral as we help you to work out the next step.
The free service is limited to one face to face appointment for new clients of the clinic, and it is best to allocate about an hour for your visit.
The appointment starts by completing questionnaires regarding your general and emotional health (allow about 20 minutes to complete the questionnaire), before you have a confidential consultation (approximately 30 minutes) with one of our mental health professionals.
At this time, we will be able to provide you with an idea of how you are feeling compared to others, and whether your concerns may or may not need counselling. If counselling may be of benefit, then you will be provided with a range of options for types of therapies, clinicians and given an idea on the cost of your treatment and whether you would qualify for a rebate.
This service is aimed to assist in matching you to the right type of therapist and takes a lot of effort out of the process of finding the “right” person for you.
Common Questions
What if I’m usually okay, but have some bad days, do I need therapy?
Some people can have a bad day and they don’t need counselling or therapy. Other people can be struggling most days and find that a bad day is enough to make them feel like there is no escape or better life ahead.
Counselling is helpful when people are struggling with life, have many stressors or are overwhelmed because of change. We use a scientifically designed measure of distress that will estimate your need for counselling and detail the number of sessions needed to treat your level of distress.
I think I might be depressed or have something worse, can you help with identifying a mental disorder?
Psychologists are trained in the assessment and treatment of common disorders like depression or anxiety as part of the requirements for their registration. Some of the rarer or more serious disorders can require special training. Most clinical psychologists and many general psychologists have areas in which they have received extra training, or have a special interest in. All psychologists and counsellors in our clinic can access information about assessment from others if there are symptoms with which they are not familiar with from their expertise or training.
What if I can’t afford treatment?
As part of your emotional health check up, we can advise on how you can organise a mental health care plan to access 10 bulk billed sessions – and find a psychologist who can bulk bill and can provide the level of counselling that is needed for your symptoms.
What if I need medication or counselling, how can I work out what is needed?
For common disorders like depression, counselling can be equally as effective as medication. If symptoms don’t shift with counselling there are many education brochures available on medication, and we will recommend visiting your GP for follow up.
I have a family member with a problem and I don’t know what to do?
It is better if you both attend if you have a family member with a problem.
Sometimes couples or parent/child/teenager will book an emotional health check up each. Frequently individual counselling will be recommended, and sometimes couple/family counselling can be helpful. If your family member needs emergency help it is better to see your GP as we are not a crisis service. We can help with identifying which type of counselling is most likely to beneficial, given the symptoms and concerns. The allocated psychologist will usually take a few sessions to assess the problem, provide initial feedback and suggest ways to reduce symptoms.
I’m a teenager can I see you?
Ideally if you are in high school it would be good to bring a support person – whether that be a friend or guardian – but we welcome young people who want to know about counselling and how it might help. We can also help you if you have a friend that might need counselling.
I have a child with behavioural problems, can I talk to you about the issues we are having in the family?
Yes, you can attend with or without your child. Sometimes parents will drop by and gain support for themselves at the same time they book their child into seeing a therapist for counselling.
My whole family has been through a tragedy, can you help us?
Yes, we can work through a treatment strategy that will help all your family. Sometimes this includes a stepped approach of helping those in most need first, then the helpers, then building resilience through enhanced coping and motivation to get through the challenges caused by the event that was traumatic.
If you have further questions or would like to book your free Emotional Health Checkup with Katalin Mezei, please fill out the Contact Form or call M1 Psychology Brisbane on (07) 3067 9129.
