Initial Contact

You can email my PA Candi at drellariley.gmail.com, and she will arrange an appointment for you.

For Individual Therapy
Assessment typically takes one to two sessions, during which I ask questions to help me to understand, not just the current difficulties you are facing, but also the broader context of who you are. This holistic approach allows me to support you more effectively. You’ll also have plenty of time to ask any questions you may have.

From here, we usually develop a plan together of where, what and how:  where we are heading, what we aim to achieve, and how we will approach the work.

For Mindfulness Groups
The process is similar. You can reach out via email at drellariley.gmail.com to express your interest. We will arrange a brief phone assessment to confirm your suitability for the next available MBCT Group Program.

Referral and Medicare
While not essential, a referral from your General Practitioner or Specialist Medical Practitioner is the usual pathway and may allow you to claim part of the session cost from your health fund, depending on your level of cover.

Alternatively, a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP - item numbers 2700 or 2701) from your GP or specialist will enable you to claim a Medicare rebate for up to six individual sessions, with the possibility of an additional four per calendar year. This plan also covers up to ten group sessions per year.

If Medicare has your banking details, we can process the rebate online on your behalf, and the funds will generally appear in your account within a few hours.

Individual and group therapy can be accessed separately or together under the same Mental Health Care Plan.

Location
My practice is based in North Curl Curl, on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.