About

Insync Counselling and Support

At InSync Counselling and Support, our counsellors have a passion for providing professional and empathetic service, that has grown over the past 20 years. Specialising in mental health support, wellbeing and mindfulness practices. Our inclusive practice and values encompass diversity and recognise that people come from different backgrounds. We have an understanding that individuals, couples and families can do great emotional work in a space where they can feel safe and free of judgement to explore life’s challenges.We provide structured guidance drawing from evidence based therapeutic approaches and advocates for people to be architects of their own lives which encourages positive choice. Counselling will assist you to develop strategies that support your mental health and wellbeing.

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How Many Sessions?

This depends on the individual. Some issues can be successfully resolved in a few sessions. In other cases, working on a particular issue may bring up deeper unresolved feelings that need further investigation. Reaching out for help takes courage and the counselling process is not always easy but you are urged to commit to your own personal growth.

Why Seek Counselling?

Counselling provides an environment for you to work through your experiences at your own pace. Individual counselling is a safe, non-judgmental, confidential space for you to discuss whatever you feel you need to. It is an exploratory process in which you are the expert in your own life. The aim of counselling is to develop skills and build on strengths that you already possess, while bringing awareness to limiting beliefs and patterns that may be holding you back. Counselling is not a quick fix and you will not be told what to do. The process will equip you with the skills to respond to your life in new and more positive ways.Counselling with empathy by qualified and caring therapists can begin the process of developing  self-awareness and personal empowerment. Our counsellor’s can assist you to identify unhelpful patterns, contributing factors and goals you may choose to work on. While most people find counselling beneficial and life-changing, success cannot be guaranteed and largely depends on how we connect in the therapeutic relationship, how open and committed you are to the therapy.

FEES

Fees are due at the end of a counselling session. Payments may be made by pay wave or Eftpos with Visa or MasterCard, you will receive a receipt after payment, sent to your email.   

PLEASE NOTE:  Sessions are not covered by Medicare

CANCELLATION

When you make your appointment, this time is allocated especially to you. A cancellation fee of $45 for the missed sessions will apply. 48-hour advance cancellation is preferred and 24 is required.  For non- attendance without notice the full service fee will apply.

REBATES

Counselling fees are not usually reimbursed by private health funds, though counselling related to your employment may be tax deductible (check with your accountant). Top level cover in some funds may give a refund for counselling, check with your insurer.

Supporting Your Wellbeing

NDIS

As an individual, you have many rights. InSync Counselling and Support will support and assist you in identifying and exercising these rights to help you to achieve your goals. InSync Counselling and Support adopts a policy of non-discrimination regarding eligibility and entry to our services, and when providing support services to you.

Some Of Our Services

DEPRESSION, TRAUMA & PTSD

Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger post traumatic events. We can help you overcome these symptoms and guide you through the process of grief and healing.

DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY

Identify and change negative thinking patterns and push for positive behavioural changes. DBT focuses on teaching people strategies to help them live their best and most productive life. This therapy can be used to help people with depression, anxiety, addictions, and PTSD.

ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY

ACT focuses on helping people to behave more consistently with their own values and apply mindfulness and acceptance skills to their responses to uncontrollable experiences. It is a therapy that teaches you how to pay attention in a particular way on purpose, in the moment, with out judgement of self. Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives.

COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY

CBT may help you to change unhelpful or unhealthy ways of thinking, and feeling. It is one of the most effective treatments for the management of anxiety. CBT involves gaining new skills to manage your symptoms. The treatment involves dealing with the symptoms that you are struggling with right now, rather than focusing on the cause of your problem.

Service Charter of Rights

Your Rights

You have the right to:
• Access supports that promote, uphold, and respect your legal and human rights.
• Exercise informed choice and control to maximise independence.
• Freedom of expression, self-determination, and personal decision-making
• Access supports that respect your culture, diversity, values, and beliefs.
• A support service that respects your right to privacy and dignity
• Be supported to make informed choices which will maximise independence
• Receive supports that are free from violence, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or discrimination.
• Receive supports which are overseen by strong operational management.
• Receive services which are safeguarded by informed and compliant risk and incident management systems
• Receive services from workers who are competent, appropriately qualified and have expertise in providing person-centred supports
• Advise consent to the sharing of information between providers during the transition
• Opt-out of providing information to government bodies, e.g., NDIS audit.

Your Responsibilities

As an individual receiving our support services, there are a few important things that we ask of you. The information below explains your responsibilities when using our services.
We ask that you:
• Respect the rights of staff workers, to ensure their workplace is safe and healthy and free from harassment.
• Abide by the terms of your agreement with us.
• Understand that your needs may change, meaning your services may need to change.
• Accept responsibility for your actions and choices, even though some decisions may involve risk.
• Tell us if you have problems with the care or service you are receiving from us.
• Provide us with enough information to develop, deliver and review your support plan.
• Care for your health and wellbeing as much as you are able.
• Provide us with information that will help us to meet your needs.
• Provide us with a minimum of two days’ notice if you need to cancel your service.
• Remember that our staff are only authorised to perform the agreed number of hours and tasks outlined in your service agreement
• Participate in the safety assessment of your home.
• Ensure your pets are controlled during service provision.
• Provide a smoke-free working environment.
• Pay the agreed amount for the services provided.
• Tell us in writing (where able) and provide appropriate notice when you want to stop receiving our services.
• Inform a staff member (when asked) if you wish to opt-out of providing your information to government bodies like the NDIS.

Our Responsibilities

InSyncCS will:
• Provide the supports that meet your needs at your preferred times.
• Regularly review the provision of your supports with you
• Communicate openly, honestly, and promptly.
• Treat you with courtesy and respect.
• Discuss with you all decisions regarding your supports and how they are being provided.
• Listen to your complaints and feedback and address any problems that may arise.
• Provide you with twenty-four (24) hours' notice if we need to change a scheduled support provision appointment.
• Keep your personal information confidential.
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of others during service provision.

NDIS Code of Conduct

InSyncCS employees follow the NDIS Code of Conduct by:
• Acting with respect for your rights to freedom of expression, self-determination, and decision-making following relevant laws and conventions
• Respecting your privacy
• Providing supports and services safely and competently with care and skill, and acting with integrity, honesty, and transparency
• Promptly taking steps to raise and act on concerns regarding matters that might have an impact on the quality and safety of supports provided to you
• Taking all reasonable steps to prevent and respond to all forms of violence, exploitation, neglect, and abuse towards you.
• Taking all reasonable steps to prevent sexual misconduct towards you.