In Balance Counselling in Australind, Western Australia | Doctor

In Balance Counselling

Locality: Australind, Western Australia

Phone: +61 432 900 702

Address: 9 Elinor Bell Road, Office at rear 6233 Australind, WA, Australia

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24.01.2022 This is quite a long post and it does concern not only ALAS but mental health as well , I hope you find it interesting and informative and read on. I have been assisting a great guy from Queensland that has been going through what maybe one of the worst divorces I have heard of in my time performing counselling. If fact it prompted me to make this post. Here is a few unknown facts of Australia's mental health care system. Most states have a cap of 6 to 10 sessions with a psy...chologist/psychotherapist which are covered through bulk billing. This is of course if you can find a mental health provider that will bulk bill as the vast majority will not. Any bulk bill providers that exist are booked 6 to 8 weeks in advance so if you are in crisis you're screwed unless you are willing to pay some usually very hefty private consulting fees. This especially applies to men as there are virtually zero men's mental health crisis centres in the whole of Australia. Next is that if you declare a mental condition such as depression or post traumatic stress disorder to your health professional seeking medication or subsidized treatment such as bulk billing for psychotherapy sessions a permanent record is then kept for all time which can be accessed by future employers, government agencies and insurance companies. There are people have now found themselves unemployed here in W.A as a result of being honest about their own mental health issues. I am posting this on ALAS because it will also not be long before our politicians and police seek any previous mental conditions to be assessed for licence renewals or new permits granted. Divorce courts also bring out the worst in people and a common thread is "that person owns firearms and is mentally unstable, they have depression etc". The long and short of this post is that I encourage everyone to take your mental health seriously get great help from competent people for as long as it takes to get to a great healthy state of mind. In doing so remember if help is free it will always come with many unwanted strings and as a private citizen the less the government knows about you the better. Lastly private counsellors are a wonderful alternative at $75 per hour to Psychologists and Psychiatrists whose fees start at $150 per hour and rapidly escalate to many hundreds per hour. I am happy to assist anyone from ALAS with counselling despite the location via skype if required and will do so at a reduced rate for members. Kind Regards Marcus Somerville.

21.01.2022 I currently have a few session slots which I hold open for international clients via skype each week. Should anyone desire help in dealing with personal issues surrounding depression, post traumatic stress disorder or grief please do not hesitate to contact me. Via PM or via Skype on : marcusinbalance.

19.01.2022 G'day Facebook and Youtube! I think the availability of quality content for Men and Boys on youtube can sometimes be hard to find but I have found three totally amazing channels for Men and boys to subscribe to. The first is The Samurai Carpenter for all things Carpentry or Building the second is Wranglerstar for all things homesteading and bushcraft and the last is Alec Steele for all things Metal work and forging. These three channels all have great content with hundreds of... hours of informative presentations. They also set great examples as husbands and fathers if you are looking for that kind of experience. See the attached links. https://www.youtube.com/user/6488jesse/about https://www.youtube.com/user/wranglerstar https://www.youtube.com/user/alectheblacksmith I have six open session spots for new clients in the 5.30pm to 7.30pm times slots and these sessions are open to men and women. Remember that depression and PTSD are treatable conditions and it just takes that first act of bravery by asking for help to start the ball rolling.

19.01.2022 I currently have counselling sessions available for local clients through the week. Should you need help with addiction, depression , grief or post traumatic stress disorder please contact me on 0432 900 702 or PM me.

16.01.2022 Given the amount of people in crisis in the Southwest currently I have decided to open up a few appointment slots at very reduced rates. I will start with four slots but may be able to take on more if the lockdown continues. All appointments are via Skype or other platform for obvious reasons.

15.01.2022 I currently have two remaining session slots which I hold open for international clients via skype each week. Should anyone desire help in dealing with personal issues surrounding depression, post traumatic stress disorder or grief please do not hesitate to contact me. Via PM or via Skype on : marcusinbalance.

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15.01.2022 Good morning Facebook. I currently have available sessions Wednesday through Friday evenings at 5.30pm. Depression and addiction are growing in our community , be brave and ask for help. Kind regards... Marcus from In Balance Counselling

12.01.2022 The Effects of Depression on Communication

07.01.2022 Hello Facebook its Saturday so its time for an update from In Balance Counselling. I am thinking of a weekly group support session for dad's who are dealing with separation and are looking for support through the process from others whom have been through the ordeal. This session would be once a week on a weeknight and it would be free for those interested. Please PM me on my In Balance Counselling page if you would be interested.... I currently have sessions available Mondays after 5.30pm and Wednesdays through Fridays between 5.30pm and 7pm. Do not let depression or stress negatively affect your life or the lives of the people you love, be brave and ask for help. Kind Regards Marcus Somerville The In Balance Counsellor

01.01.2022 Good evening Bunbury and Southwest. I have after hours appointments left on Wednesday and Friday afternoon and early evening. If you are feeling the crunch from family pressures or just cant find your way in these confusing times come and talk it out. My new video on the effects of Depression of Communication is up on my page and ready for viewing. Kind Regards Bunbury... Marcus the In Balance Counsellor