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Frequently Asked Questions

Finding the right therapeutic fit is personal.
These are the questions we are asked most,
so you can get a clear picture of how we work and what to expect before you get in touch.

Getting Started

What happens in our first session?
Therapy is a process of change. In our first session we work out what you want to be different and how we might get there.
What type of sessions do you offer?
Daniel offers face-to-face sessions at our Bondi Junction practice and Telehealth Australia-wide. Tammy offers Telehealth appointments only.

Clinical Approaches

Why choose psychotherapy with Tammy?
Psychotherapy is one of many treatment options for psychological, emotional and physiological distress.

Psychotherapy focuses on all aspects of the human experience and embraces a relationship between body and mind. Psychotherapists work with their clients to understand the conscious and unconscious aspects of the lived experience of the individual. This process utilises a range of tools and is informed by various therapeutic practices.
Why choose psychology with Daniel?
Psychology offers a regulated, evidence-based framework for understanding how your mind, body and lived experience affect each other. It combines clinical science with what your own experience means to you. You come away with practical tools for working with your nervous system, and a clearer sense of agency and connection in your life.
What is RI-EMDR with Tammy?
Relational Integrative EMDR (RI-EMDR) is a whole-person, whole-system approach that expands on traditional EMDR by blending trauma processing with attachment theory, somatic work, and parts work, whilst holding space for the relational field, the body, the ancestors, the spirit, and all of your parts. It looks beyond an isolated distressing event to explore the 'Rupture' (the initial disruption to your sense of safety) and any 'Absence of Repair' in early life that allowed those emotional wounds to remain unresolved.

RI-EMDR holds that we are all made of different parts, and that those parts carry pieces of our trauma stories so the primary self does not become overwhelmed. Your mind and body have an innate capacity to heal. RI-EMDR connects past wounds to present strengths, so you can break old patterns and live in a way that feels more like your own.
Is your practice neuro-affirming?
Yes, absolutely. Soma + Soul is a neuro-affirming practice. We do not see neurodivergence as a deficit to be fixed, or a set of behaviours to be masked. We see your nervous system, the way you think and the rhythms you keep as a natural variation of the human experience. In our space, therapy means working with your natural wiring, exploring somatic safety, and tailoring our approach so it fits you, without pressure to be someone you are not.

Fees & Policies

Do you accept NDIS participants?
Yes. We welcome NDIS participants whose funding is either self-managed or plan-managed.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
No, you do not need a referral, though you are welcome to get one. If you would like us to, we can liaise with your primary health provider.
Can I claim sessions with Medicare or Private Health Insurance?

Tammy:
Psychotherapy does not fall under the Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS) however some Private Health Insurers will provide benefits towards psychotherapy. Please check with your Private Health Insurer to see if you are covered.
As psychotherapy does not operate under a medical model it does not require a psychiatric diagnosis. This acknowledges all may seek support for a variety of reasons, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
A perceived benefit of psychotherapy working outside a Mental Health Care Plan is the absence of rebates. Whenever rebates are offered, either by government (e.g. Medicare) or insurers (e.g. private / workers compensation) your private information becomes vulnerable. Your diagnoses, history, and management plan, may be available to the insurer and, in part, employers. The presence of a MBS Mental Health Care Plan becomes a permanent part of your health records. This record may influence your capacity to receive or restrict health and life insurance coverage and may impact on employment opportunities.

Daniel:
At this time, sessions with Daniel are not eligible for Medicare Benefits Scheme (MBS) rebates or Private Health Insurance claims. This is because Daniel is currently practising as a Provisional Psychologist.
While that means you cannot claim a rebate, our fee schedule is structured to be more accessible, and reflects a lower out-of-pocket cost than the gap fee you would pay a fully registered psychologist. It also lets us provide care without the constraints of the Medicare system.

What are your fees?
Tammy - 55 minute session: $220.00.
Daniel - 55 minute session: $125.00.
Payment can be made by direct deposit or automatically debited from your card of choice.
Tammy offers no-cost options through Victims Services for those who are eligible. You can learn more about Victims Services here.
What is your cancellation policy?
We know things happen. If for some reason you need to postpone or cancel your appointment, please provide 24 hours' notice. Failure to do so will incur the full session fee.
What is your confidentiality policy?
Tammy: I adhere to the Code of Ethics set out by the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). You can find out more at the PACFA website.

Daniel: I adhere to the Code of Ethics set out by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Code of Conduct for Psychologists. You can find out more at the APS website and the AHPRA website.

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