FOR GPs AND REFERRERS
For the next
“who can I suggest?” moment.
Private counselling for adults in Highett and online across Australia, with clear client fit, transparent fees and a straightforward way for patients to begin. No GP referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan required.
CLIENT FIT
When the immediate concern is only part of the picture.
Comma + Co may suit adults who want support with what is happening now, while also understanding the emotional and relational patterns influencing how they feel, relate and respond.
01 ANXIETY + MOOD
Anxiety, depression, low mood, burnout and chronic stress.
02 RELATIONSHIPS + CONNECTION
Relationship difficulties, people pleasing, separation and recurring relational patterns.
03 CHANGE + IDENTITY
Grief, significant life transitions, identity, self-worth, perimenopause and midlife.
Patients do not need a particular diagnosis before making contact. Every enquiry is assessed for suitability and current capacity.
04 PAST + PRESENT
Difficult past experiences that continue to shape present emotions, relationships or responses.
A STRAIGHTFORWARD PATIENT PATHWAY
A clear option, without
another referral process.
When Comma + Co appears suitable, just give the patient the details, and they can take the next step themselves.
No formal GP referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan is required.
01
Suitability assessed
Every enquiry goes through Comma + Co’s usual intake and suitability process before counselling begins.
02
Direct patient access
Patients can book a first appointment, arrange a free 15-minute introductory call or send a written enquiry.
03
Transparent costs
Session fees, Medicare ineligibility and possible Bupa rebates are explained before the patient books.
04
Brief follow-through
Each enquiry is assessed for suitability. With the client’s consent, Comma + Co can let you know that counselling has commenced or that the introduction was not a suitable fit.
PRACTICE INFORMATION FOR GPs
The practical details for your
next patient conversation.
If you’re considering counselling for a patient, the details below outline who we see, how appointments work, and the costs involved to support them in taking the next step.
Who
Counselling for adults aged 18 and over.
Where
In-person counselling in Highett and online across all Australian states and territories.
Current availability
In-person and online appointments are currently open. New-client capacity is assessed week to week, with additional times available on request.
Appointment hours
Monday to Wednesday: 10 am to 6 pm
Thursday: 11 am to 8 pm
Friday: 10 am to 3 pm
Saturday: 11 am to 2 pm
Fees
First session: 80 minutes, $250
Standard ongoing: 55 minutes, $180
Extended ongoing: 80 minutes, $250
Long ongoing: 110 minutes, $315
Rebates
Medicare rebates are not available. Bupa rebates may be available to eligible members.
Access
No GP referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan is required.
Response
Patient and professional enquiries are answered within one to two business days.
CLINICAL BOUNDARIES
Clear boundaries
support better introductions.
Comma + Co is not an emergency or crisis response service. It is not intended to act as the sole counselling response where a patient is experiencing:
Acute suicide or self-harm risk
Psychosis or mania
Severe substance dependence
An eating disorder
Family violence
Significant functional deterioration.
Where urgent or escalating concerns are identified, Comma + Co’s documented crisis and risk protocol applies.
ABOUT KATE REDDIN
A qualified practitioner, accountable for the work.
Kate holds a Master of Counselling and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Monash University. She is registered with both the Australian Counselling Association and the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
Her practice is supported by ongoing professional supervision and professional development.
Kate’s counselling is active and purposeful. She helps clients make sense of current difficulties, recognise recurring emotional or relational patterns and focus on the changes they want to make in their relationships, decisions and daily lives.
MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION
Information to keep, and information to share.
Each resource is designed for a different moment in the practice, whether you are considering Comma + Co as an option, discussing it with a patient or adding the details to your provider register.
01
For your clinical team.
A concise GP profile covering client fit, clinical boundaries, fees, patient access and communication.
02
For your patients.
A calm, practical take-home guide explaining what counselling with Comma + Co involves, fees and rebates, and the two ways a patient can begin.
03
For your practice manager.
The essential provider details for the practice’s records, including qualifications, availability and contact information.
HAVE A PATIENT IN MIND?
Give them a clear place to begin.
Patients can book a first counselling appointment, arrange a free 15-minute introductory call or send a written enquiry. No referral paperwork or Mental Health Treatment Plan is required.
If you would like to ask a professional question before suggesting Comma + Co, please contact the practice directly.
COMMA + CO BLOG
Insights you can apply in the wild.
Thoughtful perspectives on the experiences, relationships, and decisions that shape us, offering a clearer way to understand what’s happening and consider what might come next.
LET’S STAY CONNECTED
Something worth pausing for.
Occasional notes on the patterns that shape how we live, work, and relate, with ideas to help you respond with greater clarity and choice.