Courage, the original definition of courage, when it first came into the English language - it’s from the Latin word “cor”, meaning “heart” - and the original definition was to tell the story of who you are with your whole heart.
– BRENE BROWN
Appointments
Appointments are primarily available face to face, but Telehealth and phone appointments are considered on a case-by-case basis with prior arrangement.
A standard therapeutic session is 50 minutes and we agree on how often these need to be. For example, people may prefer more frequent appointments in the initial stages of therapy and then extend the time frames between sessions over time.
Cognitive assessment sessions can range, depending on the amount of assessment required (i.e., 2 hours and above). Whilst this is often completed in one session, subsequent sessions often occur depending on the amount of assessment required and the feedback process requested.
Appointment Times
Therapy appointments are available on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8:30am (earliest appointment) to 3pm (latest appointment).
Assessment appointments are available on Wednesdays, from 8:30am onwards.
Fees
Standard Fees
Therapeutic Support – $220/hour
Some private health providers and organisations willing to pay privately can be billed directly. Otherwise receipts for service will be provided.
Cognitive Assessments – $235/hour
This includes face to face assessment and also non-face to face report writing time. Some assessments may attract higher fees, depending on the type of assessment required.
Krysten accepts clients referred by WorkCover Queensland and under the National Redress Scheme.
Anyone seeking forensic-related psychological services are encouraged to contact Krysten directly to discuss their individual requirements.
PLEASE NOTE: I am not currently accepting Medicare Bulk Billing clients.
Medicare Rebates
Clients with a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP) will receive a rebate of between $145.25 and $169.95.
Your rebate will be higher toward the end of the year if the Medicare safety net has been reached. Medicare rebates will be reimbursed to your nominated bank account within 24-48hrs.
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Krysten is an unregistered NDIS provider and is approved on the National Worker Screening Database to work with people living with a disability. As such, she accepts NDIS clients who are plan or self-managed.
Please feel free to contact Krysten to discuss any NDIS therapy or assessment services required and/or potential service agreement.
FAQ
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To get a mental health treatment plan you need to book a longer appointment with your GP. Advise your GP that you would like to talk about your mental health concerns and would like to get a mental health treatment plan. They will ask you some personal questions about your thoughts and feelings and may get you to complete a questionnaire regarding this. It is important to be as open and honest as possible with your GP when answering these questions. Your GP will then complete the MHTP and set some mental health goals with you.
Once completed, your GP will send your mental health treatment plan along with a referral letter to Krysten Henning Psychology or they may give it to you, to present at your first appointment with Krysten. You must have this paperwork at the time of your first appointment with Krysten to receive a Medicare rebate.
Your initial referral and mental health treatment plan will be for six sessions. After this, you will need to have a review with your GP, where you can discuss your progress, as per the goals set out in your plan. If you and your GP agree that further therapy is required, your plan can be extended for further sessions.
A new referral is required every 12 months to access the Medicare rebate. This applies regardless of whether you have used all the sessions you were referred within that year.
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Please check with your health fund to see if you are covered. Receipts can be emailed if you need them for third party claims.
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Yes – These services will incur a fee as they can be time consuming and extensive. Please discuss the details with Krysten before requesting such a service.
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People often feel various emotions leading up to their first session, and a great relief once they get things off their chest. You don’t need to have your thoughts in order, or a coherent story to present to your session. Just show up as you are.
The first appointment is where you can begin discussing what’s happening in your world, so you and Krysten can start to figure out what kind of therapy you are seeking or would prefer. You can expect that Krysten will ask a range of questions and listen to your concerns and experiences. She will use a trauma focused approach to guide these appointments, so that therapy can be a space where you can feel heard and safe.
