Services Available ​​

Clientele Demographic
​Age 7 upwards  
Adolescents
Adults
Individuals
Families
Elderly
 
Therapies Utilised
Strength Based Counselling
Solution Focused Therapy
Person Centered Therapy
Positive Psychology
Narrative Therapy
Trauma Focused Therapy
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing Therapy
 
   Additional areas of Counselling
Indigenous / First Nations Peoples
Homeless / Disadvantaged & Crisis
Religion / Spiritual Based Therapy
 
  Specialising in
ADHD & ADD
Pet Bereavement
Strength Based Counselling
Solution Focused Therapy
Positive Psychology 
 
Strategies / Techniques Utilised 
Mindfulness techniques
Art therapies
Sleep techniques
CBT techniques
Motivational Interviewing
Anxiety & Depression techniques 
Healthy lifestyle techniques

Session options
  Face-to-Face,
Telehealth
   video or phone sessions

    Session days & times 
   Monday & Tuesday 
  bookings/queries only
    Wed - Sunday 7.15am-1pm
         
Payment options
 Bank Transfers or NDIS funding 

Extra Session Information
 Counselling usually consists of 6 - 12 sessions, 
1 & 2 sessions have also proven to be beneficial.
 
Referrals Accepted 
Discounts available
  depending on individual circumstances.
 
Insight Therapy’s home office is a comfortable relaxed environment with a
nonjudgemental qualified therapist.
Sorry, there is no wheelchair access at this office.

   Sorry no bulk billing options available,
​clients who have a NDIS package with funding available for Counselling / Psychotherapy 
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Lin Langford
Accredited Clinical Counsellor
Membership PACFA
PACFA Registration Number 27757

Session Pricing Options ​

​1 hour Online Session​	45 Min ​Session	​1 Hour NDIS  Session
$100	$90	$155
Online Discount         No bulk billing available	No bulk ​billing available ​	NDIS approved ​participants only

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​Self-help strategies & techniques you can do at home

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Here are some ideas of healthy activities that you could do.

1. Wear clothes you like
2. Listen to the radio
3. Watch people
4. Look at clouds
5. Eat a good meal
6. Help a neighbour mow the lawn
7. Care for a houseplant
8. Show an interest in what others say
9. Notice good things that happen
10. Give a compliment or praise someone
11. Talk about sports or current events
12. See beautiful scenery
13. Take a walk
14. Make a new friend
15. Go to a movie or play
16. Go to a museum
17. Play cards or chess
18. Watch a sunset
19. Do artwork or crafts
20. Learn something new
21. Collect things
22. Join a club
23. Read something inspiring
24. Volunteer at the animal shelter
25. Go to a garage sale
26. Help someone
27. Rearrange your room or house
28. Talk on the telephone
29. Volunteer
30. Accept a compliment
31. Read books, magazines, or poetry
32. Daydream
33. Brush your teeth
34. Cook a good meal
35. Do crossword puzzles
36. Take a long bath or shower
37. Talk about old times
38. Write stories or poetry
​39. Spend time with friends

40. Sing
41. Go to church
42. Read the newspaper
43. Go to a meeting or a lecture
44. Exercise
45. Solve a personal problem
46. Listen to music
47. Do outdoor work
48. Get a haircut or your hair done
49. Pray
50. Sit in the sun
51. Have peace and quiet
52. Go to a park, fair, or zoo
53. Write letters
54. Listen to birds sing
55. Go to the library
56. Keep a clean house
57. Plant flower seeds
58. Spend play time with family/children
59. Eat a piece of fresh fruit
60. Do your laundry
61. Shine your shoes
62. Recycle
63. Practice playing the guitar
64. Take a class
65. Improve your math or reading skills
66. Have the oil changed in your car
67. Learn yoga or Tai Chi
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Depression Signs & Symptoms

Depression is Common Nearly everyone in his or her lifetime feels sad.
Most adults have had depressed moods and/or know what they are.
10–25% of women will have at least one serious episode of depression.
5–12% of men will have at least one serious episode of depression.
What is depression like for you?
Depression is:
A low mood or sad feelings that make it hard to carry out daily duties.
Possible at any point in your life.
Possible diagnosis if you have five or more of the following symptoms most of the day,
​almost every day, for two weeks or more.
The Nine Symptoms of Depression
1. Feeling depressed, down, or irritable nearly every day.
2. Loss of interest or pleasure in activities that you normally enjoy.
3. Significant increases or decreases in your weight or appetite.
4. Sleeping too much or too little.
5. Change in the way you move (moving restlessly or slowly).
6. Feeling tired or fatigued.
7. Feeling worthless or having terrible guilt.
8. Trouble concentrating or making decisions.
9. Repeated thoughts of death or suicide.

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Mindfulness Meditation

​The goal of mindfulness meditation is simple: to pay attention to the present moment, without judgement.
However, as you practice, you’ll find that this is easier said than done.

During mindfulness meditation, you will focus on your breathing as a tool to ground yourself in the present moment.
It’s normal that your mind will wander. You’ll simply bring yourself back into the moment by refocusing on your breathing, again and again.

Follow the instructions below to begin practicing mindfulness meditation.

Time & Place
Aim to practice daily for 15-30 minutes. More frequent, consistent, and longer-term
practice leads to the best results. However, some practice is better than no practice.
Find a time and place where you are unlikely to be interrupted. Silence your phone
and other devices and set a timer for your desired practice length.

Posture
Sit in a chair, or on the floor with a cushion for support.
Straighten your back, but not to the point of stiffness.
Let your chin drop slightly, and gaze downward at a point in front of you.
If in a chair, place the soles of your feet on the ground. If on the floor, cross your legs.
Let your arms fall naturally to your sides, with your palms resting on your thighs.
If your pose becomes too uncomfortable, feel free to take a break or adjust.

Awareness of Breathing
Because the sensations of breathing are always present, they are useful as a tool to help you focus on the
present moment. Whenever you become distracted during meditation, turn your focus back to breathing. 
Notice the sensation of air as it passes through your nose or mouth, the rise and fall of your belly, and the feeling
of air being exhaled, back into the world. Notice the sounds that accompany each inhalation and exhalation.

Wandering Mind
It’s normal that your thoughts will wander during mindfulness meditation. At times, it might feel like a constant battle
to maintain focus on your breathing. Don’t worry—that’s normal. Instead of struggling against your thoughts, simply
notice them, without judgment. Acknowledge that your mind has wandered and return your attention to breathing.
Expect to repeat this process again and again.

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