grow into wellbeing
Welcome
Hi, my name is Petra
van Vliet.
This counselling practice is grounded in social-justice, compassion and integrity.
I am an accredited
mental health social worker
with over 30 years' experience in
clinical mental health,
community palliative care
& aged care.
Clients who access my service will be offered evidence-based therapeutic interventions with a unique mix of services.
Why Choose Explore & Restore?
You will be offered access to experience & compassion,
in an affirming space.
You will be seen.
You will be heard.
Petra will advocate for you.
Services
Explore & Restore provides a suite of services to clients in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne.
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Office based: 553 Mitcham Rd, VERMONT (from 1 January 2025)
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Home visits - eastern suburbs
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Telehealth - nationwide
Just chat to Petra about the possibilities.
All Australian citizens are eligible to obtain a Mental Health Care Plan via their GP and receive a rebate from Medicare which assists you with the affordability of seeking counselling from a professional accredited mental health professional.
50's+
As you get older you may be struggling with grief & loss, facing increased medical concerns or social isolation. Petra offers an opportunity to reflect on your journey thus far and help you to work out the way forward.
Ask your GP for a referral via the Mental health Care Plan program and receive a rebate.
Or talk to your case manager to see if you can access Petra's service via you Home Care Package.
Carers
To be the main carer for a loved one is often lonely and stressful.
Arrange a session with Petra and allow yourself a space to stop, reflect and rejuvenate.
My job is to listen, offer you a space where you can be heard, understand the situation and teach you some strategies on how to cope with the carer role.
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I also offer counselling via Carer Gateway.
www.carergateway.gov.au or call 1800 422 737.
NDIS participants
You may be eligible for counselling, psychotherapy or clinical social work services under the NDIS.
Support Coordinators, participants or carers can contact Petra to discuss the options that include:
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a Home Visit service,
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Report writing and
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Advocacy.
EMDR Therapy
Petra is very excited to introduce EMDR Therapy to her clients.
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprogramming (otherwise known as EMDR Therapy) is based on the extensive new Research of the last 20 years in trauma, neuroscience and psychotherapy.
The philosophy at Explore & Restore guides the structure of fees and charges.
Speak to Petra about the sliding scale.
FEES
Rebates and Services offered by
Explore & Restore:
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Mental Health Care Plan Program via Medicare - rebate available
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Employment Assistance Program (AccessEAP, Acacia EAP)
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Private Health Insurers - The Teachers, Nurses & Midwifery Health Insurance, BUPA
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From the 1st January 2025 fees will be as follows:
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Sessions for individuals:
Office session: $195.00*
Home Visits $260.00*
Aged Care Consultation: $195/hr
*Medicare rebate: $85.20 per session (office),
$105.55 (home visits)
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Please speak to Petra if you are on a pension as a lower rate may be arranged.