In person appointment booking

New clients

If you are a new client please complete the contact form and we will be in touch.

If you cannot find a time that suits you, please consider a Telehealth Appointment available Wednesdays and Thursdays. Simply change the clinic location to AVOKA HEALTH -TELEHEALTH to book your session.

 

Please note, we do not offer a crisis service and cannot respond to urgent messages. Please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you need urgent mental health support.

Email:  admin@avokahealth.com.au
Phone:  0413 848 362

Address: Beachside Therapy Collective. Office 9, 56 Griffith Street Coolangatta QLD 4225

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    Existing clients

    To book an “in person” appointment at the Coolangatta clinic, please select the AVOKA HEALTH- IN PERSON  calendar.

    If you have any questions about Avoka Health, please check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page under the ‘About’ section in the main menu.

    Please note that we do not offer a crisis service, and cannot respond to urgent messages. Contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 if you need urgent mental health support.

    Session Pricing

    Individual assessment and therapy sessions:

    Approximately: 50-55 mins

    $164.75 after the Medicare rebate* (Full fee with no rebate $310)

    Review appointments (following therapy/treatment stage):
    Approximately: 30 mins

    $141.05  after a Medicare rebate* (Full fee with no rebate $240)

    Extended appointments**:
    75 min duration

    $277.75 after a Medicare rebate* (Full fee $423 with no rebate)

    From July 1st 2025 individuals referred by their GP with a mental health care plan are eligible for a $145.25 Medicare rebate per 50 mins session, and $98.95 per 30 mins session. Currently, 10 sessions are available for each year.

    **Most psychology sessions will be standard therapy appointments. Review sessions can be booked after the therapy/treatment stage is completed. Extended sessions may be required if you are undertaking EMDR therapy. 

    Dr Giselle Withers Psychologist Counsellor Gold Coast Tweed Heads northern nsw

    About

    Dr Giselle Withers

    Dr Giselle Withers is Senior Clinical Psychologist, with 20+ years experience in providing psychological therapy and counselling for adults and adolescents.

    Giselle has a direct, non-judgmental and compassionate counselling style, getting to the heart of someone's concerns with clarity and efficiency. She listens carefully to understand the person behind the problems they face, and tailors her treatment to the needs of each individual.

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