Frequently Asked Questions
Do you offer trauma-informed therapy?
Yes. All therapy at A New Chapter is grounded in trauma-informed principles. This means we move at your pace, with deep respect for your nervous system, story, and capacity. We focus on establishing safety, trust, and collaboration every step of the way.
Where are you located, and who do you work with?
A New Chapter is an online therapy practice based in the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. We work with adults and adolescents (14 years +) across all Australian states and territories, and also support English-speaking clients living in Asia-Pacific time zones (e.g. Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Indonesia and New Zealand).
How much does therapy cost?
Therapy for adults is A$150 for 60 minutes, or A$190 for 90 minutes. Therapy for teens is priced at a concession rate of A$120 for 60 minutes. Clinical hypnotherapy is A$190 for 90 minutes or A$220 for 120 minutes. Concession rates for adult therapy is available for qualified clients. Please get in touch if you have any questions.
Do I need a mental health care plan or referral?
To work with me no GP referral, and no mental health care plan is required. Counselling is offered outside the Medicare system, so there is also no gap fee: what you see is what you pay.
How long is a typical therapy session?
Standard therapy sessions are usually 60 minutes long, with extended (90 minute) sessions available for adults. Clinical hypnotherapy sessions are between 90 and 120 minutes long. You can choose weekly, fortnightly, or flexible scheduling depending on your needs and goals. All sessions are offered online via Zoom.
Can I try one session before committing to therapy?
Yes. You're welcome to book a free 15-minute connection call to ask questions and see whether the therapeutic space feels right for you. There’s no pressure to continue if it doesn’t feel like a good fit.
What is Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy?
IFS is a gentle, evidence-based therapy that helps you explore your inner world through the lens of “parts.” These parts may carry protective roles (like people-pleasing or perfectionism) or wounded feelings (like shame or fear). IFS supports you in creating space for all parts of you, without judgment, so that your calm, clear Self can lead with compassion..
How is IFS therapy different from other types of counselling?
IFS doesn’t focus on fixing or diagnosing. Instead, it helps you build a respectful, trusting relationship with your inner world. Rather than trying to eliminate symptoms, we get curious about what your anxiety, procrastination, or inner critic might be protecting. From there, deep and lasting healing becomes possible.
What kinds of issues can IFS therapy help with?
IFS can support people navigating:
Anxiety or emotional overwhelm
People-pleasing and self-abandonment
Inner critics and self-doubt
Grief and invisible loss
Boundaries and self-trust
Identity confusion (especially for adolescents or people experiencing life transitions)
Can I do IFS therapy even if I’m not in crisis?
Absolutely. Many clients come to therapy not because they’re in crisis, but because they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected. IFS is especially helpful if you’re navigating quiet burnout, self-sabotage, relational trauma, or inner conflict, even if everything “looks fine” on the outside.
Does IFS suit work with teenagers or young adults?
Yes. IFS is a respectful, non-pathologising model that supports teens and adolescents (14+) in understanding the different parts of themselves, especially during identity formation, emotional regulation struggles, or school/social stress. Therapy can feel like a sanctuary, not a fix-it shop.
Do I need a mental health care plan or GP referral?
To work with me no GP referral, and no mental health care plan is required. Counselling is offered outside the Medicare system, so there is also no gap fee: what you see is what you pay.
Can I try one session before committing to therapy?
Yes. You're welcome to book a free 15-minute connection call to ask questions and see whether the therapeutic space feels right for you. There’s no pressure to continue if it doesn’t feel like a good fit.
Do you offer trauma-informed therapy?
Yes. All therapy at A New Chapter is grounded in trauma-informed principles. This means we move at your pace, with deep respect for your nervous system, story, and capacity. We focus on establishing safety, trust, and collaboration every step of the way.
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This is a frequently asked question?
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
This is a frequently asked question?
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.