Our Counsellors
Laurel Walter
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Laurel is at Rough Patch on Tuesdays from 9am-3pm and is also available for Zoom sessions.
To make an appointment with Laurel, email laurelwalterl@gmail.com
Laurel is a PACFA registered counsellor who works with adults experiencing depression; relationship challenges; life transitions; ageing, illness and disability difficulties; carers’ challenges; loss and bereavement; and end of life issues. She has a special interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ and gender-questioning adults to explore identity and relationships.
Laurel’s therapeutic style is curious and exploratory; she supports people to understand their patterns of behaviour and relating, and unpack anything that may be unhelpful or ready for change.
Having experienced her own rough patches earlier in life, Laurel is glad to support others to better understand themselves and their experiences.
How to Book
- Think about your goals for counselling, and which counsellor might be a good match
- Send an email to the counsellor you’d like to work with requesting an appointment
- In the rare event you don’t hear from your counsellor within 24 hours, please call us
- Not sure who might be the right fit for you? Call us and we’re happy to make a recommendation
Intake Process
- Initial appointments are $70 for individuals, or $80 for couples
- Due to our counsellor’s busy schedules, they cannot do intakes over the phone
- Your intake session will include discussing what supports you need, your goals for counselling, and to decide whether your counsellor is a good match for you
- If you decide that the fit isn’t right, you can ask to be referred to someone else – no offence will be taken!
Important Notice
There are some people that our counsellors can’t work with – not because we don’t want to, but because we want you to have the best possible care.
If you currently experience domestic violence, are having a mental health crisis, are experiencing severe substance dependency issues, or other acute crises, we can’t provide you with the level of support you deserve. However, we will use your initial appointment to connect you with places that specialise in these issues, so you can get the best possible care.
All Rough Patch counsellors manage their own scheduling and administration. Click on a profile below to read more and send an email enquiry. In the rare event you don’t hear from a counsellor within 24 hours, please call us on 02 7226 0809
All of our counsellors generously reduce their usual fees to provide affordable mental healthcare to our community. They do not receive government rebates or funding to provide their services.
