Counselling
Madeleine offers counselling to people from all walks of life. Madeleine's areas of expertise include:
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Young people (aged 10-25) who are experiencing anxiety and stress, friendship or relationship issues, anger or frustration, low confidence and self-worth, or those who would like support with school or work.​​
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Adults who want support with anxiety and stress, trauma, grief and loss, anger management, building confidence and self-worth, relationships, or parenting.​​​
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The LGBTIQ+ community and their families.
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Counselling is offered in person or online, via zoom.
Why have counselling?
​​​​There is a common myth that counselling is only for people who have experienced significant loss or trauma in their lives, or for those who have a mental illness. But the truth is that almost everyone can benefit from counselling at some point in their lives.
Clients come to see Madeleine for all sorts of reasons. Some may be feeling mild-moderate anxiety related to their home, work or school life; others may be experiencing high stress situations, or a significant loss or trauma; and then there are those that simply want to feel more balanced and vital in their life, or improve their relationships with their partner, friends or family.
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What ever the reason for coming, Madeleine meets each client where they are at, and works with them to identify and address areas of concern - including unwanted thoughts or behaviours.
FAQs
How long is your wait list?
We can currently see you within 1 - 2 weeks.
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How much is a counselling session?
A counselling session costs $120 and goes for approximately 50 minutes.
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Can I get a medicare rebate?
No, unfortunately medicare rebates are only available for sessions with psychologists and specific social workers. Madeleine’s prices are comparable to out-of-pocket costs with a psychologist.
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What qualifications do you have to practice counselling?
Madeleine holds both a Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) and a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) from RMIT University. She has also completed extensive training in the Strengths-based approach and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
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Are you a part of any association or regulatory body?
Yes, Madeleine is an accredited and registered member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
What techniques and approaches do you draw on in a counselling session?
Madeleine draws on a range of counselling approaches and techniques depending on the situation and needs each client presents with, however she predominantly works with ACT and Strengths-based approaches.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): ACT is a mindfulness-based behavioural therapy (and coaching model) that supports clients to live in the present moment and accept what is going on for them in their lives. Clients are supported to develop psychological skills to deal more effectively with difficult thoughts and feelings, ultimately reducing their impact and influence over the client. Through acceptance of themselves and their situation, ACT aims to support clients to find meaning and settlement, and to live a full, rich life.​
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Strengths-based Counselling: Strengths-based counselling separates the person from the problem. This means that the counsellor sees the client for who they truly are rather than the sum of their presenting issues or concerns. Similarly, strengths-based counselling supports the client to see themselves from their strengths and qualities, rather than their perceived shortcomings.​​​​
Please note: Inner Spark Counselling and Consulting is not a crisis counselling service. If you are in need of urgent care you can contact a 24hr helpline such as Lifeline 13 11 14, Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800, or Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636. In an emergency call 000.
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