
Hill Top
Counselling Centre
Jean is an experienced mental health practitioner with a master's degree in clinical counselling. Services include individual counselling, relationship & family therapy, Teletherapy and Relationship Coaching. Jean has over 23 years' experience working in the public mental health service and in private practice. As a skilled counsellor and clinician, she has helped people from all walks of life. As a clinical accredited mental health social worker Jean has extensive training in focused psychological strategies which are eligible for Medicare rebates. Jean is also a qualified clinical hypnotherapist.
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Qualifications:
Master Social Work majoring in counselling & therapy)
Grad Diploma Human Services (counselling)
Bachelor of Social Work
BA App Science Community Nursing (Curtin)
Dip Clinical Hypnosis & Strategic Psychotherapy (IAP)
Dip Clinical Hypnosis (AAH)
Certificate Uncommon Psychotherapy
Wellness Coaching level 1
Certified Specialist Hypnosis & Weight Loss (AHA)
Certified Specialist Hypnosis Smoking Cessation (AHA)
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Memberships:
Australian Association of Social Work AASW
National Association of Cognitive Behavioral Therapists
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FEES & REBATES
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MEDICARE REBATE FEES
Rebates are available if you are eligible for a Mental Health Treatment Plan, with written referral from your GP.
​ To schedule an appointment please ask your GP to provide a Mental Health Treatment Plan with referral to this practice.
Medicare will rebate $85.20 for each individual session up to 10 sessions per calendar year
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Standard counselling sessions are 60 minutes
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In person Session $170
Telehealth Session $150
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​ Telephone session: $150
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Home visits counselling is also available in certain circumstances. e.g. Disability, Aged Care
Fee $185
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Hill Top Centre is a NO CASH practice
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Fees are payable in full on the day of consultation by EFTPOS, Debit or Credit Card
Fees can also be paid prior to your appointment by Bank Transfer.
Included in the fee, for your convenience the Medicare rebate can be refunded directly into your bank account.
PRIVATE FEES (no referral needed)
You may qualify for health insurance rebates for the following insurers.
HCF, BUPA, TEACHERS HEALTH (please check with your insurance cover for eligibility)
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Individual Telehealth session $150 per session
Individual in Rooms Counselling $150 per session
In Rooms Relationship Counselling $190 per session (usually 90 minutes)
In Rooms Family Therapy $200 per session (usually 90 minutes)
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​ OTHER FEES
LIFE COACHING (individual packages available) please request information brochure for more details.
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According to Medicare guidelines, registered providers may charge professional fees at
their personal discretion.
Current Australian Association of Social Workers' recommended rate for Individual
or Family Therapy
is $240.00 for a 50–60-minute session.
At Hill Top Centre the fees are well below industry standards to assure affordability for those in
need of mental health counselling.
Your session fees also include psychoeducational materials, support letters, liaison
with referring practitioners, or external agencies, at no extra cost to you.
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0414 293 234
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