A considered space to make sense of yourself, and the world you live in.

Online counselling with Isabel Burton, PACFA-registered counsellor. Sessions by video, anywhere in Australia.

Arrange a free 15-minute call

Approach

My work is integrative, collaborative and shaped by a feminist, anti-oppressive and systemic lens. Your identity, history and circumstances are part of the work, not a footnote to it.

  • Existential therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Person-centred therapy
  • Psychodynamic therapy
  • Mindfulness and visualisation

People often come to me with anxiety, burnout, relationship and family patterns, questions of identity and self-worth, grief, and the feeling of being stuck. LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent clients are warmly welcome.

Fees

Introductory call15 minutes, by video
Free
Counselling session50 minutes, by video
$130

To begin, email me and I'll reply with a few times for an introductory call. If we decide to work together, you'll complete a short intake form before our first session. Payment is handled securely through Halaxy.

Questions

Can I claim a Medicare rebate?

No. Medicare rebates under a Mental Health Treatment Plan apply to psychologists and some other professions, not counsellors. The upside is that you don't need a GP referral or a diagnosis to start.

What about private health insurance?

Some extras policies cover sessions with a PACFA-registered counsellor, so it's worth checking with your fund. Invoices include my registration details.

Is what I say confidential?

Yes, with a few legal exceptions, such as a serious risk to your safety or someone else's. We'll go through these in our first session.

What if I need help urgently?

I'm not a crisis service. If you're in immediate danger, call 000. For 24/7 support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or the Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467.

About

Isabel Burton

Hi, I'm Isabel. I'm a counsellor who thinks in systems. I'm interested in you, and also in the relationships, families, workplaces and cultural expectations you're living inside. A lot of what gets called a personal failing makes much more sense once we see the whole picture.

I hold a Master of Counselling and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science, majoring in psychology with a minor in gender studies. I'm a registered member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and am in ongoing clinical supervision.

To arrange a free introductory call, send me an email with a little about what's bringing you to counselling.

isabelburtoncounselling@gmail.com