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There’s a common misconception that you need a GP referral or a mental health plan to start therapy. While that’s true for Medicare-funded services, private therapy works differently — and far more flexibly.

With so many therapy options—CBT, Person-Centred, IPT, Psychodynamic—it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. But you don’t need to have it all figured out. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Psychodynamic Therapy is about depth. It helps you explore how your past—especially early relationships and unconscious beliefs—continues to shape your present behaviour, emotions, and relationships.

What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session