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Transform Your Life Today
Empowering counselling to help you achieve your goals
About Sheoak Counselling
At Sheoak Counselling, I believe mental and emotional wellbeing are essential to living a balanced, fulfilling life. Life’s challenges can sometimes feel heavy to carry alone — and that’s where counselling can make a difference.
I’m Sue, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker offering private, individual counselling in Mandurah, Baldivis, and online via Zoom or phone. With appointments available Monday to Friday, I provide evidence-based therapy for adults, adolescents, and children aged 8 years and over in a safe, supportive, and inclusive space.
My approach is strength-based and trauma-informed, with a focus on building a trusting, collaborative relationship. I use a range of Focussed Psychological Strategies (FPS), including CBT, EMDR, psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, relaxation strategies, and skills training, tailored to meet your individual needs.
Sheoak Counselling is a welcoming, affirming space for people of all cultural backgrounds, diverse sexual and gender identities, and lifestyle choices. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, or life’s everyday struggles, you’ll be supported with warmth, compassion, and care.
Fees & Medicare Rebates
A standard 50-minute counselling session is $180.
If you have a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $87.25 per session (as of 1 July 2025) for up to 10 sessions each calendar year. I’ll provide any required reports for your GP as part of this process.
Mental Health Treatment Plans (GPMHTP)
To get a GPMHTP, book a consultation with your GP to discuss and prepare your plan, and they will prepare a referral to Sheoak Counselling (I can also accept referrals to other counselling services).
How Rebates Work:
You’ll pay the full session fee upfront and receive your rebate back into your bank account (usually within 2-3 business days).
No Plan? No Problem:
If you prefer not to go through a GP, you’re welcome to book sessions privately and pay the full fee.
Private Health Rebates:
Some private health funds, like HCF, Bupa, Medibank, Teachers Health Fund and Doctors Health, may offer rebates. Please check with your fund directly.
DVA Counselling:
Please call Open Arms on 1800 011 046 to check your eligibility and get a referral.
If you’re unsure about rebates or referrals, feel free to get in touch — I’m happy to help explain how it works.
Emergency Contacts
Sue is available at our pre-arranged appointment time only and not for emergencies, however if you would like an earlier appointment, please contact us and we will try to find an earlier time for you.
If you need emergency support for any reason, especially suicidal ideation or self-harm, you can:
- Go to your local public hospital emergency department.
- Make an emergency appointment.
Or call one of the services in the box below.
Emergency Numbers
- Beyond Blue info line: 1300 22 4636
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- PANDA National Helpline: 1300 726 306
- 1800 Respect: 1800 737 732
- Mensline: 1300 789 978
- WA-Mental Health Emergency Response Line:
- Peel 1800 676 822
- Metro. 1300 555 788