Counselling with Gab is about building something durable: a clearer sense of who you are, what you want, and how to live in a way that lines up with what matters most so you can live towards your preferred future
Counselling to support your journey.
you're here because you 're responsible- in your work, in relationships, and in your life.
Somewhere in that you want to be your healthiest self, mentally, emotionally, and physically
Counselling programs at Minutes to Happy support the common challenges many women face as a high achievers. All programs are delivered via telehealth and in app support, one to one with Gab (choose your program/s after your initial intake session)
SIX WEEK LIFE NAVIGATION COUNSELLING PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
Burnout recovery
Realising resilience
Flourish in anxiety
Motivation and goal achievement
Short term crisis support
Boosting self acceptance
Maximising strengths
Wellbeing X
Living well and wellbeing diary
Positive relationships
Meaning and valued living
Balancing life domains
this is professional, evidence-based support - for the woman who is ready to live in the direction of what matters most
In counselling we travel together with hope towards what matters most to you
In the world, we suffer traumas and stress (some smaller, some bigger) and we don't always receive the support and tools we need to thrive in the middle of it all.
Counselling at Minutes to Happy supports you to implement thoughts and actions known to boost mental health and life wellbeing. Counselling is future focused, goal oriented, empathic and encouraging.
Using ACT, CBT, Solution-focused Therapy, we work together to understand what is happening , build on your existing strengths, and move steadily toward your preferred future.
In counselling you will:
build a clear vision of your preferred future
Understand the patterns that have been holding you back
Use practical tools for your mental health and to help you recover
Enhance your confidence grounded in your strengths and personality
Design a life that reflects what genuinely matters to you
And for chronic pain (a specific for women in physical pain as well as stress), learn how to dial down your brain's response through pain reprocessing
Make your booking online for your intake session
Complete your intake forms: A short digital pack arrives to your inbox to complete before we meet.
Join your intake session: Every client begins here. We meet via a secure telehealth video session and explore what's brought you to counselling and what you most want to change
Choose your program. Gab helps with this process. Together we identify the right pathway for your goals.
Join the Quenza app: (A secure therapy app, encrypted and adheres to Australian Privacy Laws). This provides access to a pathway of time efficient exercises specific to your needs and goals. You can also text Gab through the app, journal your feelings and thoughts, and receive helpful downloads.
Counselling begins: Each week, you connect with Gab for your counselling session via telehealth video link for your 50 min counselling session (or choose text based therapy only. If you are interested in this option see the final point below). During the week, receive your therapy letter from Gab and in app exercises to enhance your healing and working towards your preferred future.
Some clients prefer all text based therapy, a growing trend in Australia. For info on the process, download the guide below (no email required/instant download info pack)
THE INTAKE PROCESS EXPLAINED
The Counselling Process
There is something beautiful about stepping into a forest. Our lives are often busy and rushed. In counselling, we slow down to notice what's happening.
Research in environmental psychology tells us even brief time in nature reduces stress hormones, quiets the nervous system, and restores clear thinking and present moment awareness.
In a forest, we notice what's around us, and become less reactive and more intentional.
This is the science behind the metaphor.
THE RHYTHM OF THE JOURNEY
1. Notice: pause, look around, and see where you are
2. Choose: decide with intention which direction to take
3. Live: Take the next step towards the life you are building
The Meaning behind the Forest Journey Process
TRANSPARENT PRICING, NO SURPRISES
Fees Summary and Guide
Download the fees guide for a full overview of what's included in each program, session structure, and what to expect.
FEE SUMMARY
Intake session $240
Ongoing sessions $200 (Min $165 per week within a program)
DOWNLOAD FEES
Frequently Asked Questions
These are between session check ins via the Quenza therapy app. Writing is therapeutic. These check ins allow you to reflect, process, and respond at your own pace. Quenza also has a private diary section for you to record your thoughts at any time.
what are the in app texting options with my counsellor?
Programs are face to face via secure video link and in app text sessions. Video and text based tele health is proven to be as effective as in person and is common practice for many mental health services
Is this program completely virtual? Are there any in person session options?
Absolutely. You don't need to be in a crisis to benefit from counselling. Most of my clients are high-functioning women who want to process and grow from difficulties in their lives and want some support. Others want to work through a specific life situation like burnout, career transitions, or want to build their self confidence and self acceptance.
i'm not sure i'm distressed enough for counselling. Is it still helpful for me?
Options:
1. 12 week program/ 2 sessions per week at $250 per week (pay in blocks/Payment plans available).
6 week program/ 2 sessions per week at $250 per week "The Hike program". (same payment plan)
2. Single session counselling $165 per session.
3. Breakthrough therapy week (Assess + 2 sessions $320).
What are your payment terms?
A journal or notebook and a pen. Beyond that, you’ll only need to hook up to the app required and that’s free and super easy. This is a third-party secure app (your data is safe and confidential), devised by a reputable psychology company designed for counsellors and their clients.
Do I need any supplies/equipment before I sign up?
Single counselling sessions are non-refundable and payable before session to secure your place and pay for counselling provided.
Installment payments in Hike and Forest Journey programs non-refundable but you can leave your program any time before the next payment installment.
Do you offer refunds?
Absolutely! I provide mental health counselling for women only who have general life challenges as well such as life stress and the normal human condition of anxieties, relationship challenges, mood changes and difficult thoughts. I do have limited spaces available, but the intake questionnaire will assess the fit of my services to your needs.
I don’t have a chronic health condition – can I still join?
You’ll need to devote approximately 60 minutes max per week to our journey together. I recommend spending 30 mins to 1 hour writing your email (where you’ll express your feelings, challenges and what you want to improve in your life). When I write my therapy response, I will reflect on your situation, ask questions, and suggest ideas for you to reflect on in the coming week. Then you will need about a half hour to complete your in-app psychological exercises.
How much time will I need to set aside each week to complete the program?
Absolutely. The technology I use is secure and designed for privacy.
Are my emails and app therapy confidential and secure?
Via our clever app, you’ll have the ability to text me (up to three times) each week between our email sessions.
Can I contact you between email sessions?
As this counselling is so individual, I don’t guarantee any certain outcome. However, when you engage in the process, you’re likely to notice gradual growth in your well being and sense of purpose as you take action through therapy.
Counselling is a therapeutic relationship where we work together to understand your challenges and explore your feelings. I also help you set goals that are meaningful to you and then guide you on taking action on your journey through doable simple steps. I am at heart a person-centred counsellor which means I see you as the expert in your life with unique strengths and abilities to live to your potential with hope and resilience. This requires your commitment to the journey process.
Can you guarantee any outcomes?
There can be. I accept a small number of clients per program, and limited single sessions at $150 per session, so it’s always a good idea to book early to avoid a long wait. Any questions about the programs and what to choose? Contact me at gab@minutestohappy.com
Is there a waiting list?
Counsellors and psychologists both undertake regulated education and training. Both careers have professional accreditation bodies and are respected in the community for the mental health support they provide.
Counselling is a positive, self-development journey. We listen and provide support for your goals. Counsellors don't diagnose mental illness but do help with mild to moderate symptoms of mental distress such as anxiety or depression.
Counsellors like me often use a person-centred approach to help with the normal ups and downs of life and managing stress or lifestyle issues. We also work from other therapy modalities such as acceptance and commitment therapy and positive psychology interventions.
If counselling feels right for you, check out the Trail Guide, which explains what I offer at Minutes to Happy.
Meanwhile, psychologists perform diagnosis and assessment. Their focus is on helping people with more severe mental health difficulties. Psychologists also offer partial Medicare rebates for a certain number of sessions. Counsellors can refer clients to psychologists, based on their level of need.
If you’re suffering from severe distress, major depressive symptoms or are suicidal, it’s best to see your GP and a psychologist. Call lifeline for immediate help in a crisis on 131114 or check out their website for text chat support at https://www.lifeline.org.au
How is a counsellor different to a psychologist (and how can I choose which one suits me best)?
The Forest Journey has been mindfully designed as a 12-week program to support your commitment and progress. When you sense progress, it grows your motivation to persist with the journey (which means better results for you!). The six week hike offers a shorter commitment and focuses on a single area of concern that we can work with together.
Why the program format for counselling?
Yes I do: $150 per session or $280 per therapy week. (2 session format). To learn more, please email me at gab@minutestohappy.com and ask for the "program info and fees guide" to help you make a choice. This will show my programs and single session offerings. Single sessions are limited spaces as I block clients into my calendar for their ongoing programs.
Do you offer single counselling sessions?
Once you’ve downloaded the Forest Journey Trail Guide, you can go ahead and complete a booking request by reaching out to me via my contact form.
How do I book in?
