When you initially contact Unique Mind Psychology Practice, you will have a brief phone discussion with Kaylah. The information collected will allow Kaylah to determine whether she is the best match to support your unique mental health needs.

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You can then schedule an initial session. Prior to your initial session, it is strongly encouraged that you visit your GP to obtain a referral letter and Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) under the Better Access Initiative - see below for further information about the Better Access Initiative.

You are able to schedule and attend an initial session without a referral and MHCP, however you will not be eligible to receive a Medicare rebate.

Your initial 50-minute session gives you the space to talk about what you are seeking support for.

Kaylah will also ask questions to guide the discussion and get to know you. You will likely talk about some of your personal history (e.g., family history, past life experiences), as well as the concerns/difficulties you are currently facing. We will then discuss possible pathways to resolve or manage your concerns/difficulties; and develop therapy goals for subsequent sessions.

Please note: An initial session with any psychologist is a place where you can consider whether you feel there is a 'good fit' between yourself and the psychologist. There is no obligation to continue scheduling sessions if you don't connect with a psychologist, or if you feel another psychologist might be better suited to meeting your needs.

Following an initial session, you are able to engage in ongoing therapy sessions, which are also 50-minutes in length.

Your ongoing therapy sessions have the overarching purpose of making progress towards/achieving your treatment goals. It is recommended that ongoing sessions occur on a regular basis, particularly at the beginning of treatment. This is often guided by the evidence-based interventions being used in your sessions. However, based on your needs, sessions can also be spaced further apart.

As every individual has unique mental health needs, the number of sessions that people require, varies greatly. Some people may only require a small number of sessions to observe some improvements, whereas other people might require a longer engagement in psychology sessions.

The therapeutic process is largely dependent on your mental health needs, motivation/readiness for change, resources and goals for therapy.

Kaylah does not provide treatment to clients funded by third parties. However, there are a number of psychologists that accept clients under this funding structure, who can be found using the APS Find a Psychologist search.