Starting your first therapy session
Congratulations on taking this important step towards your wellbeing!
Therapy is a safe and supportive space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with a trained professional. It's like having a trusted guide by your side as you navigate life's challenges.
At Shura Psychology, we already understand how your lifestyle, job, culture or faith affects the way you approach your problems. We help by asking the right questions so you do not have to suffer or feel stressed on your own.
Therapy is about helping you to understand why the same problems and patterns keep returning into your life and learning how to better cope with problems in a way that encourages you to live a more authentic and satisfying life.
You are not alone on this journey - we are here to support you every step of the way.
With therapy, you will be supported to improve your personal growth and self-discovery.
Clinical Areas of Service
Assessment / Therapy
- Depression/Anxiety/Stress/Burnout
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD)
- Trauma
- Addictions
- Emotion Regulation/Anger Management
- Relationship difficulties / couples counselling
- Work place problems/bullying
- Communication skills
- Report Writing (Court, Independent Medical Examinations)
Priority Clients
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people
- Clients requiring therapy in Turkish/Oromo languages
- People of color (POC)
- Faith inclined people (Australian Muslim psychology services)
- Women (Female psychology services available)
- Adults/Older Adults/Couples
Client referrals are also welcomed from the following:
- Transport Accident Commission (TAC)
- Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)
- Work Cover
- National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS: plan managed and self managed clients only)
Pricing
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHRPRA) recommended fee for a 50 minute session with a psychologist is $300.
Shura Psychology fees for 50 minutes are as follows:
Australian clients - Medicare eligible:
$250 per session. you may receive a $93.35 rebate from Medicare.
Australian clients - (NDIS):
$214.41 per session. $50 per 15 minutes of travel.
International clients (therapy):
$250 USD per session.
Corporate / Specialist Consultations:
$400 per session.
Assessment and report writing:
Prices available on enquiry.
Clinic Times / Contact
Clinic Address:
375 Princes Hwy Noble Park, Victoria, 3174
(Suite 7, within Dandenong Eye Surgery)
Clinic Times:
- Thursdays and Fridays ONLY
- 9am - 5pm (Face to Face and Telehealth)
- 5pm-7pm (Telehealth only)
Clinic Contact:
Wallaa Abbouche (Office manager)
Phone: 0478 886 532
Fax: (+613) 7048 9068
admin@shurapsychology.com
How to book your first appointment
1Choose your therapy
What type of therapy are you looking for? Choose between therapy for individual, couples, family, or parenting.
Choose whether you want face to face appointments or 'telehealth' appointments (which are online).
2Make an enquiry
Contact Shura Psychology's office to see if we can book an appointment for you.
The receptionist will ask initial questions to make sure we are the right fit for you and inform you of any waiting times.
3Get a referral.
If you need a Mental Health Care Plan, call your GP and ask the receptionist for a "double appointment". If they ask why, let them know you need a mental health care plan.
If you already have your referral details (e.g. Medicare, NDIS, TAC, Work cover, Private Insurance), move to the next step.
4Book an appointment
Contact Shura Psychology's office to book your first appointment.
You will be asked to complete intake forms, complete questionnaires, and share payment details before meeting your psychologist.
5Attend your 'session'.
Therapy sessions are usually 50 minutes long.
We recognise how much effort it takes to make your very first appointment, so you will be welcomed warmly by your treating psychologist.
You have questions? We have answers.
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Shura Psychology is an Australian based psychology and education consulting service.
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