Do I need a referral?

You do not need a referral to begin therapy, unless you are seeking a Medicare Rebate, you will need a Mental Health Care plan and Referral from your GP, and some private insurances may require you to get a referral to claim.

To access the MHCP, you’ll need to see your GP, who will assess your mental health and determine if you’re eligible for the plan. If you’re unsure or need help navigating the process, feel free to reach out, and we can guide you on the steps involved.

With a valid MHCP, the medicare rebate for a clinical psychologist is currently $141.85.

What are your fees and how long are the sessions?

At Exclusive Wellbeing, the current fee for a 50-minute individual therapy session is $220. The first session is longer, lasting 1.5 hours, with a fee of $330. Subsequent sessions are 50 minutes long.

At mispace clinical psychology, the fee is $260 for a 50-minute session, with all appointments being 50 minutes in length.

These differences in pricing reflect the varying operational costs and overheads associated with each practice's location.

How do I book an appointment?

Fill out the enquiry form, and Caitlin will aim to get back to you within 2-business days. You can also contact her directly on contact@caitlinwrightpsychology.com.au.

What is therapy, and how do I know if it is right for me?

Therapy is a collaborative approach, between the therapist and client/s. Therapy is a space for deep understanding, healing, and personal growth, through building insight and developing skills to navigate the challenges experienced.

If you find that your emotions and/r thoughts are overwhelming, unmanageable, or causing significant distress in your daily life, therapy can offer a supportive space to explore and address these issues. This includes feeling stuck in negative patterns, struggling to cope with stress, or dealing with emotional challenges like anxiety, depression, or anger.

Therapy will also be helpful if you want to understand yourself better - therapy is not just about resolving problems—it’s also about self-discovery. If you’re curious about understanding yourself more deeply, your motivations, or your patterns in relationships, therapy can be a great tool for personal growth.

How do I prepare for my first session?

Reflect on Your Goals and Areas of Focus

Before your first therapy session, take some time to think about what you hope to achieve. Reflecting on your goals can help guide the conversation and ensure that you and your therapist are on the same page. Consider the following questions:

• What are your main struggles or challenges?
  Are there specific emotional, psychological, or behavioural issues that you're currently dealing with, such as anxiety, depression, or stress?

• What do you hope to feel, think, or do differently after therapy?
  Consider how you envision your life improving—whether that’s feeling more at ease, gaining clarity, or developing healthier habits.

• Are there specific topics you want to focus on?
  This might include things like self-esteem, building coping skills, healing from trauma, or improving relationships.

People approach therapy differently—some might be focused on gaining insight into their challenges, which they can later work through on their own. Others might already understand the “why” behind their issues and want practical tools and strategies to manage them more effectively.

Bring Relevant Information

If you’ve been referred for therapy by your GP or other healthcare providers, or if you have medical records or previous diagnoses relevant to your mental health, bring them with you to your first session. This can help your therapist understand your background more quickly and tailor their approach to meet your needs.