Counselling Albany

What We Offer at Our Albany Clinic

Our Albany practice provides counselling across a range of concerns, so you can get the support you need without travelling to Perth. View a full list of our counselling services below.

Our counsellors use a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy and integrative psychotherapy. Your therapist will work with you to find the approach that fits your needs. Therapy at Breathe Counselling is always collaborative and never one-size-fits-all.

What to Expect at Your First Session

If you’ve never been to counselling before, or you’re coming back after a break, it’s natural to feel uncertain about what the first appointment involves. Here’s what to expect at our Albany clinic:

1. Booking – Browse our counsellors’ profiles on this page and choose someone whose experience and approach feel right for you. Book online directly through their profile or call us on 0422 275 494.
2. Arrival – Our clinic is on Level 1 at 125 Grey Street West, Albany, in the central business district, close to York Street and Albany Town Hall. The building is a shared office space. Level 1 is accessible with stairs.
3. Your first session – Your counsellor will take time to understand what brought you to our clinic, your background and what you’d like to achieve from the counselling. There’s no pressure to share more than you’re comfortable with. The first session is about building trust, setting goals and deciding together how to move forward.
4. Ongoing sessions – Most clients attend weekly or fortnightly. Standard counselling sessions are 60 minutes. Longer sessions may be available with some counsellors if you prefer more extended work, just ask when you book.

Fees and Health Fund Claims

Breathe Counselling Albany aims to keep therapy accessible for everyone:

• Individual counselling (60 min): from $160 (standard) or $100 (concession). After-hours rates are $180 / $110 concession.
• Couples and family counselling (60 min): from $190 (standard) or $110 (concession). After-hours rates are $210 / $120 concession.

*PLEASE NOTE: Fees, rebates, and available services may vary between Albany counsellors

Health fund rebates — some of our Albany counsellors may offer rebates through Medibank, AHM, ARHG, Police Health and Bupa. Check individual counsellor profiles for details or ask when you book.

You do not need a GP referral to see a counsellor at Breathe Counselling Albany; you can self-refer and book directly.

Breathe Counselling Albany Location

Our clinic is centrally located in Albany’s CBD, making it easy to reach from across the City of Albany and the broader Great Southern region. We regularly see clients from:

• Albany and Middleton Beach
• Spencer Park and Yakamia
• Bayonet Head and McKail
• Emu Point and Little Grove
• Centennial Park and Mira Mar
• Collingwood Park and Lockyer
• Mt Barker and Denmark (via telehealth or in-person)

How To Get To Our Albany Clinic

The clinic is a short walk from Albany Railway Station. Head west on Proudlove Parade toward York Street, turn right onto York Street, and take the first exit at the roundabout onto Grey Street West. The entrance is on the left.

For clients who can’t attend in person, our Albany counsellors also offer online counselling via video call, so you can access support from anywhere in the Great Southern, the South Coast or regional WA.

Why Choose Breathe Counselling in Albany?

• Professional counselling in your region: Access qualified, experienced therapists without needing to travel to Perth. Breathe Counselling brings the same standard of care you’d find at a metro practice to the Great Southern.
• After-hours availability: Evening appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays mean you can fit counselling around work, study or family commitments.
• In-person and online options: Choose face-to-face sessions at our Albany clinic or connect with your counsellor via Telehealth from home, ideal for clients in outlying areas like Mt Barker, Denmark or across the South Coast.
• Qualified, supervised counsellors: Every counsellor at Breathe Counselling holds tertiary-level qualifications in counselling and engages in regular professional development and clinical supervision. Our counsellors are members of ACA (Australian Counselling Association) and/or PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia).

If you’re looking for counselling in Albany, we’d welcome the chance to support you. Browse our counsellors below and book a session, or call 0422 275 494 to discuss which of our counsellors in Albany might be the best fit.