What is individual therapy?
This page is about individual therapy. What it involves, what it can help with, and how the clinicians and counsellors at Integro Health work with you in a safe, non-judgemental environment in South West WA.
Individual therapy, sometimes called one-on-one counselling or psychotherapy, is a confidential space where you work through whatever you are facing with a skilled professional focused entirely on you. It is not about being told what to do or being labelled. It is a collaborative process of understanding yourself more clearly, making sense of what you are going through, and building the insight and skills to move forward. People come for a specific difficulty, for a season of feeling stuck, or simply to understand themselves better. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit.
What individual therapy can help with
People come to individual therapy for an enormous range of reasons. Some are working through a specific concern such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or stress. Others are navigating a difficult season, a big decision, a relationship struggle, a loss of confidence, or a sense that something is not quite right even if it is hard to name. All of these are valid reasons to reach out.
What we often see in practice is that the presenting problem is connected to something deeper, old patterns, unmet needs, or ways of coping that once helped and now get in the way. Understanding those connections, with curiosity rather than judgement, is usually where meaningful change begins.
At Integro Health, we treat the whole person, not just the presenting issue. That means working at your pace, with an approach shaped around you rather than a fixed formula.
How we work with you
There is no single correct path through therapy, and no two people are the same. What we do is work alongside you, at a pace that feels manageable, using approaches grounded in psychological evidence and shaped by your individual story.
Understanding your experience
Your first sessions are about getting to know you, your history, your relationships, your emotional world, and what you are hoping for. There is no rush. We ask questions because we genuinely want to understand.
Making sense of what is happening
Together, we look at what is going on and why, including the patterns and beliefs beneath the surface. Often, simply seeing your experience clearly, with someone alongside you, begins to shift something.
Working with the underlying layers
Where a difficulty is rooted in trauma, old wounds, or long-standing patterns, we work with those layers using approaches like CBT, ACT, EMDR, and schema therapy, tailored to what fits you. Treating the roots, not just the surface, is what creates lasting change.
Building new ways forward
We help you develop practical, lasting ways of thinking, feeling, and responding, so you leave therapy with more choice and more confidence than you came with.
Support at the right pace
Some people come for a focused piece of work, others for a longer journey. We check in with you regularly and let the work move at whatever pace is right for you.
Meet the Team
At Integro Health, you do not just book a clinic. You choose a practitioner who understands you. Our team of experienced psychotherapists brings clinical depth, genuine warmth, and a broad range of specialisations together under one roof. Take a moment to read about each of our practitioners and find the right fit for where you are right now.
Dr Paul King
General Practitioner
MBBS Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery
FRACGP Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Jools Fordyce
Social Worker & Family Therapist
Bachelor (Hons) – Applied Social Science with Diploma in Social Work
Postgraduate Diploma in Family and Relationship Therapy
Brooke Eden
Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychology
Graduate Diploma of Education
Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.
Nicholas Kerr
Psychologist
Masters of Psychology (Organisational)
Bachelor of Arts
Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.
Carli King
Office Administrator
As Practice Manager, Carli keeps the daily operations of Integro Health running smoothly, ensuring our clients always receive the highest standard of care.
What you can expect when you reach out
No judgement, ever
Whatever you bring, you will be met with warmth and genuine care. Not a lecture, and not a checklist.
A whole-person lens
We look at every part of you, your mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual wellbeing, because difficulties rarely live in just one part of a person’s life.
Evidence-based approaches
We draw on CBT, ACT, EMDR, and schema therapy depending on what fits you. Not a one-size protocol, but a genuinely tailored response to your situation.
In-clinic and online options
Whether you can get to our Eaton clinic in Bunbury or you need the flexibility of telehealth, we can work with you wherever you are in South West WA and beyond.
What people get wrong about therapy
One of the most common myths about individual therapy is that it is only for people in crisis or with a serious mental illness. In reality, therapy helps with the full range of human difficulty, from feeling stuck or low to navigating a decision or simply wanting to understand yourself better. You do not need a diagnosis, or a dramatic reason, to benefit.
Another misconception is that therapy is just talking, or paying someone to listen. Good therapy is active and structured. It helps you understand what is happening, why, and what to do about it, using approaches with real evidence behind them. It is a collaboration, not a monologue.
We also see many people in South West WA who put off reaching out for years, telling themselves they should be able to handle it alone. Seeking support is not a failure of independence. It is one of the more capable things a person can do, and getting help earlier usually makes the work easier.
Finally, many people worry they will be judged, or told what to do. That is not how we work. Your first session, at our Eaton clinic near Bunbury or by telehealth, is a warm, collaborative conversation, entirely at your pace.
Is individual therapy right for me?
It is common to wonder whether your difficulties are significant enough for therapy, or whether you should just push through. The honest answer is that if something is weighing on you, it is worth exploring.
If you are struggling with your mood, your relationships, your work, or your sense of yourself, feeling stuck, or simply wanting to understand and grow, then individual therapy can help. You do not need to be in crisis, and you do not need to have it all figured out, to make a start.
How individual therapy works
Every person is different, but there are a few things most can expect:
Sessions are usually weekly or fortnightly to begin with, then spaced out as you gain ground. Each session is typically around 50 minutes.
The first few sessions are about understanding you and your goals, and getting a feel for whether we are a good fit, which matters more than anything.
The work is collaborative, shaped around what matters to you, drawing on whichever evidence-based approaches suit your situation. You can read about the specific concerns we work with on our I Need Help With pages.
At Integro Health, our aim is to help you feel well, think clearly, and live the way you want to. You can read more about what the first session looks like here.
Your questions answered
Yes, in many cases. A Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP gives you a Medicare rebate for up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year with a registered psychologist. Your GP will assess your eligibility. It is worth getting a referral in place with your GP in Bunbury, Busselton, or wherever you are located before your first session.
Fit matters more than almost anything in therapy. You are welcome to read about each of our practitioners and their areas of focus, and choose who feels right. If you are not sure, get in touch and we can help match you to someone well suited to what you are working through.
Yes. Everything you share in sessions is confidential, within the usual legal limits, for example where there is an immediate risk of serious harm. We will explain exactly how confidentiality works in your first session, so there are no surprises.
Yes. We offer telehealth sessions across South West WA and Australia-wide, so you can access support from home or anywhere private, whether you are in a regional area like Manjimup or Collie or simply prefer the convenience. Online sessions work in the same structured, supportive way as in-clinic ones.
This varies with what you are working through. Some people find a handful of focused sessions makes a real difference. Others value a longer journey, particularly where trauma or long-standing patterns are involved. There is no set course, and we review progress with you and adjust as we go.
The first session is mostly about understanding you, what has brought you in, a little of your history, and what you are hoping for. There is no pressure to share more than you are ready to. It is also a chance to get a feel for working together. You can read more on our first session page.
No referral is needed to book a session. You can contact us directly to arrange a first appointment. If you would like to access Medicare rebates through a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you will need a GP referral first, and we can guide you through that.
We draw on a range of evidence-based methods depending on what fits you best, including CBT, ACT, EMDR, and schema therapy. Rather than forcing you into one model, we tailor the approach to you and what you are working through.
