Services

Joel offers therapy services to individuals, couples, and families from his rooms in Spring Hill. Joel has over twenty-five years of professional experience in mental health and therapy provision. Joel regularly sees individuals, couples, and families seeking assistance in overcoming anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting challenges, concerns regarding children and adolescents, and other life problems. That said, Joel’s approach to therapy is not limited to certain ‘types’ of problems. If you are wondering whether Joel can help, you are encouraged to make contact by email or phone, and Joel will arrange to speak with you on the phone about your needs (please note - Joel does not see people who are involved in family law matters).

Please note that no formal referral is required, and clients are welcome to self-refer.

Joel is a Medicare provider. Clients with a mental health care plan can access a rebate for up to ten appointments per calendar year, as long as an appropriate referral is issued, and reviewed at necessary intervals (which necessitates correspondence/liaison between Joel and the referring doctor). Please note that eligibility for a mental health care plan is determined solely by your General Practitioner, and requires assessment and the issuing of a mental health diagnosis. ‘Couples therapy’ and ‘family therapy’ are not covered by Medicare. Clients formally referred by psychiatrists are also eligible for a Medicare rebate. Some private health funds will provide rebates for mental health social work services, while some will not. Please enquire with your fund if this is important to you.

Joel closes his diary when wait times become too long. At present, Joel is accepting new clients. Joel tries to keep wait times for an initial appointment to less than eight weeks, and will always use the wait list to try to find earlier appointments if needed.

Please note again that Joel does not see clients who have current or prospective involvement in family law matters, or clients for whom third party reporting or invoicing is required.