what's with the funny name
In the late 1990s, one of our children came skipping away from watching a kid's tv show singing hobba-jing hobba-jing hobba-jing and we have loved the word ever since
individual sessions of 60 minutes for counselling or supervision are $185 AUD. Clients with health insurance through Police Health, Medibank Private, AHM or BUPA may be entitled to a rebate, please contact your provider to find out the percentage. Rate is reduced to $125 AUD per hour for holders of a current Australian Health Care card
payment is required prior to appointment. Click for more info on individual live sessions and offline sessions, or for group base rates
our services are not covered under medicare (no Counsellors or Psychoanalysts etc are), however our fee is comparable to or lower than most Psychologist’s gap fee. Police Health, Medibank Private, AHM and BUPA members may be entitled to a benefit, please contact your provider to find out the percentage. Click here for more info on the Australian Government Mental Health Plan
there are important differences in the services of a Psychologist and a Counsellor, please gather as much information as you can to determine which profession would suit you best in your current situation. If you require a mental health diagnosis, engaging the support of your GP for a referral to a Psychologist or Psychiatrist via a mental health care plan may be your next option
In the late 1990s, one of our children came skipping away from watching a kid's tv show singing hobba-jing hobba-jing hobba-jing and we have loved the word ever since
all yarns, whether Counselling or Supervision, are confidential and no information will be shared with other parties, including employers paying for supervision, fellow work colleagues, family members or other supports (professional or personal), without the express consent of the Client and an agreement with the Client on the exact wording of that information. In Australia, Mandatory Reporting, may override part of this confidentiality in that Counsellors and Supervisors are legally bound to seek help from a third party if a Client makes serious claims of harm to themselves or others
Hobajing Practice is an Australian Indigenous business, situated on Gundungurra / Tharawal land (Robertson NSW) and abides by Australian business practices. Sessions are available for other states and countries but note that we work on Australian Eastern Standard Time, or Australian Eastern Daylight Saving Time between 1st Sunday in October and 1st Sunday in April. At present sessions are only delivered in English
Therapy rooms are on Gundungurra / Tharawal land (Robertson, NSW) Australia and our services are also available by phone, Zoom and Teams
you can email or ring us to have a yarn about your concerns. We are guideded by the ACA Scope of Practice so you can also contact the ACA if you feel we are not working within the agreed bounds
exploring ways to reduce the challenges of life depends on the person, the problem, and many other variables so it is unknown how long one person needs to share with a therapist. Our Counsellors have exposure to EAP and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, so it has been possible for people to find relief strategies within one or a few sessions. For others though, speaking with a professional opens up a safe space where they feel comfortable with a longer term commitment
often it doesn't. I am a female Aboriginal Australian over 50 and have supported many clients with different faiths, birthplaces, genders and ages. Sometimes though it is the client who feels they would benefit more if their counsellor has particular experiences or beliefs
I know what it's like to be born during the stolen generations, during the times when girls and boys were the only recognised genders, when there was no white passing and when teen pregnancy was worse than bank robbery. I have overcome addictions, self loathing, divorce and many other adventures. I don't agree that there is more benefit in talking with someone who shares certain values or experiences, but I do encourage people to find the type of counselling that they need. If my sharing of my life helps you with that, I see it as a benefit