Orwil Street Community House offers counselling at a reduced cost to community members who are not eligible for bulkbilling or NDIS. Rates are as follows: For the first visit a fee of $50.00 is required.
For all following visits the fee will be $40.00 per session.
James is available for Couples counselling. The cost for the first visit is $70.00. For all following visits the fee will be $60.00 per session. Please call the House for bookings or more information on 9783 5073.
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*Cancellation policy*
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If cancelling your appointment, 24 hours notice of cancellation must be given, otherwise, a fee will be charged. If you are a new client you may reschedule your first appointment twice giving the 24-hour notice. If this condition is not met, you will be asked to pay a booking fee of $50.00 before making any further appointments. At the first visit, you will be given a copy of our policy and will be asked to pay your fees before you commence your appointment.
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Please Note* We do not wish people to be excluded because of financial pressure, so please, talk to our Manager (in complete confidence) if costs are a problem for you.
James Rankin
James brings more than just professional training to his practice. His personal journey of healing and growth has cultivated a deep sense of inner peace and genuine compassion that resonates throughout his sessions. Having lived and worked across four countries, he offers a unique, globally-informed perspective. With a diverse background as a support worker, training facilitator, and sports coach, James draws from a versatile and practical toolkit to help you navigate life’s challenges. This blend of professional insight and real-world experience makes the therapeutic process both profound and accessible.
James is a qualified counsellor, registered with the Australian Counselling Association, as well as a certified life coach and trained couples therapist. His approach is compassionate and person-centred, creating a safe and welcoming space where you can explore what’s going on for you and work towards your goals.
Stavroula Gerakaris
Stav is a compassionate and real-talk counsellor who supports people navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges and career uncertainty. She also works with parents, carers and individuals involved with the NDIS, offering honest advice and practical support tailored to each person’s situation.
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With a background in social work, Stav uses a strengths-based and systems approach. She helps clients connect with their values, skills and inner resources, building on what is already working in their lives, while addressing what’s not. Stav draws on evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, ACT and Mindfulness. Her approach is collaborative and supportive, focused on helping clients build resilience, create stability and move Forward with confidence.
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Stav holds a Masters of Social Work, a Bachelor of Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Careers Education and Development.
Sandra Garnier
Sandra is a warm and approachable counsellor who believes in people and their ability to overcome life’s struggles to find a healthier and more peaceful way of living.
She considers her counselling to be a collaboration between herself and her clients, accompanying them as a ‘companion’ along their journey to wellbeing. Sandra specialises in anxiety/depression counselling as well as relationship counselling and spiritual direction.
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Sandra has completed 8 full-time years post-year 12 study which includes a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science (Pastoral Counselling), (plus one year (3rd year) of a Social Work degree, plus a Diploma/of Arts Therapy (total of 4 years of Art Therapy qualifications.
Lynne Alexandra
Lynne has many years of experience as a social worker, including the last 14 years of counselling in Community Health across a broad range of situations and needs.
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She is warm and compassionate and is skilled in working with anxiety and depression, family violence and recovery, parenting (including where children are expressing disrespectful/inappropriate behaviours), children and adolescents, social skills and relationship issues, adjustment to health issues, grief, trauma, and backgrounds of childhood abuse.
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Lynne has a holistic and respectful approach, being guided by what you want out of counselling.
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She has skills in several counselling approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, mindfulness and relaxation, art therapy, and has a particular interest in Narrative Therapy, which celebrates the complexity and richness of life stories and explores the creative skills people have used to respond to and manage difficult circumstances in their lives. Lynne sees her role as supporting people to gain a greater sense of confidence and control, to then find a way through the challenges that life can present. Lynne is Registered with Medicare and can provide Bulk Billing services.
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Wei Lai
Wei is an ACA registered Counsellor with A Master's Degree in Clinical Counselling and a Bachelor of Arts, majoring in Psychology and Sociology. He provides counselling sessions using a range of evidence based counselling techniques, and conducts sessions with great sensitivity and compassion. Sessions are centred around client success and goal focused solutions in healing. Wei fosters a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for trans and gender expansive folx and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. He utilises meditation techniques and music in his practice accordingly.
