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At Positive Life Solutions it is believed that through deliberate positive thinking we engage in inspired action which enhances our well-being. Well-being builds
resilience against mental ill-health such as stress, anxiety and depression. The focus is therefore to increase mental health rather than 'fix' mental ill-health. Just
as maintaining physical health reduces space for physical ill-health, maintaining mental health reduces space for mental ill-health.
Positive Life Solutions offers psychological treatment, confidential counselling, and a variety of resources through the online shop for people experiencing diagnosed
mental illness, stressful life events, or simply anyone who wants to enhance their quality of life.
Positive Life Solutions' principle therapist is Felicity Hunter who is a registered Psychologist. She uses strength based therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
(CBT) and Rational Emotive Therapy, along with Mindfulness in a Positive Psychology framework. These are evidence based therapies found to be very effective in
the treatment of diagnosed mental illness and are the treatment protocol used for clients referred through a Mental Health Care Plan. Basically Felicity can help you
develop insight into your thought and behaviour patterns, and the effect these have on your life. Then she can help you better adapt your thoughts and behaviours so
that you ACT rather than REACT to situations, i.e. make deliberate choices about to how you are going to respond.
For individuals interested in life coaching - coaching in meditation and the philosophies of the
Law of Attraction (as seen in the writings of Jerry and Esther Hicks and the movie The Secret) are also available.
The online shop caters for your relaxation, self care, and personal growth needs. There are currently books, CD's and essences available, with more stock being added
regularly. Shipping Australia wide with international enquiries welcomed.
One-on-one individualised psychological treatment for adults experiencing:
- Depression
- Post Natal Depression
- Anxiety
- Panic Attacks
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Adjustment Disorder – adjustment to marriage/relationship breakdown, injury or other life stressor.
- Grief or Bereavement
Counselling for War Veterans and their families.
Employee Assistance Service for Queensland Health employees.
Assessment and counselling for WorkCover claims and rehabilitation.
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The Australian Psychological Society recommends hourly session fees at the rate of $192.00. Felicity’s fees are heavily discounted to make access to
psychological services more affordable across the board. As such she does not bulk bill. Generally sessions will be 50-60 minutes in duration.
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Duration
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Fee
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Rebate*
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Out of Pocket Expenses*
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30 – 45 minutes
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$80.00
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$55.55
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$24.45
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50 – 60 minutes
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$120.00
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$78.40
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$41.60
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*Rebates and Out of Pocket Expenses are only applicable to those who have been referred through a Mental Health Care Plan.
Clients referred through VVCS, Queensland Health’s Employee Assistance Service, and approved WorkCover claims have no out of pocket expenses.
Payment Methods
Payment is available through cash or EFTPOS. Rebates can be processed at the time of payment if you have a savings account with an attached keycard that is
registered for EFTPOS payments with Medicare. This means you will not need to go to Medicare and your rebate will be transferred to your bank account usually
within 48 hours.
Cancellation Policy
If you cannot make your appointment please phone Felicity as soon as possible so that those on the waiting list can be offered an appointment. If you do not attend
an appointment or cancel with less than one business days notice a cancellation fee of 50% of the schedule fee will be charged.
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- Private Individuals - You do not need a referral to make an appointment with Felicity. Simply phone or e-mail. Health fund rebates may be available for private
clients. Please enquire with your health fund and check with Felicity when making the appointment.
- Mental Health Care Plan – Rebated sessions for psychological treatment are available through Medicare for people whose GP or Psychiatrist assesses them as
eligible for a Mental Health Care Plan. Speak with your GP or Psychiatrist about how you are feeling and ask if you are eligible to access this benefit. To access
rebates your GP will need to develop and submit a Mental Health Care Plan. This requires a comprehensive assessment by your GP so you may need to ask for a
longer session when booking your appointment – when making your appointment with you GP please ask your GP’s receptionist if a longer appointment is required.
A Mental Health Care Plan will enable you to access up to 12 rebated sessions per calendar year. These are completed in an initial set of 6 followed by a review with
your GP than a subsequent set of 6 if required. A third set of 6 sessions is available under exceptional circumstances only. If your GP has provided you with a
Mental Health Care Plan simply phone or email to make an appointment. For more information visit the
Department of Health and Ageing.
- War Veterans and their families – Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Services through the Department of Veterans Affairs provide counselling through
their Outreach Counselling Program with no out of pocket expenses. If you are Veteran, or the Son, Daughter, Partner, Wife or Widow of a Veteran you may be
eligible for this service. To access this service you will need to phone VVCS on 1800 011 046 for the relevant referral documents. When you have these documents,
simply phone or email to make an appointment. You will find more information at
www.dva.gov.au/health/vvcs
- Queensland Health Employees – If you are a Queensland Health employee and you want to access this service, please contact the Work Place Health and
Safety division prior to making your appointment. They will provide you with the necessary referral requirements and there will be no out of pocket expenses.
- WorkCover Claims – For WorkCover claims you will either be referred through you GP or WorkCover Qld. Please note that unless your claim has been
approved by WorkCover out of pocket expenses may be incurred. Please discuss this with Felicity at the time of making your appointment.
Positive Life Solutions is located at Fairfield House in Maryborough, Queensland. Fairfield House is the blue and terracotta cottage diagonally across the road from
the Maryborough Base Hospital – on the corner of Walker and Neptune Street.
'Fairfield House'
200 Walker Street
MARYBOROUGH Q 4650
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Felicity Hunter, Psychologist
P: (07) 4123 4686
F: (07) 4123 0400
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Felicity is a Fully Registered Psychologist who graduated from the Townsville Campus of James Cook University in April 2000 with a Bachelor of Psychology at an
Honours level. There are two ways to become a Fully Registered Psychologist. One pathway is complete a further two to three years of University training either
through a Masters or Doctorate qualification. The other is through supervised practical experience. Felicity chose the latter. This means that she completed a four
year university degree including a Thesis, followed by 100 hours of formal documented supervision and 1600 hours of supervised psychological practice.
After graduating, Felicity embarked on a combination of paid and voluntary employment with Life Line North Queensland as a Telephone Counsellor, and writing and
presenting group programs at their family services centre. She then secured employment within Queensland Corrective Services as a Psychologist. In 2003 she
transferred from Townsville to Maryborough. During her employment Felicity undertook diagnostic assessments, and delivered crisis intervention, brief therapies,
and group based treatments with adults with complex needs. In April 2007 Felicity left government employment and in June that same year saw her first client in
private practice. Today Felicity sees clients who are self referred, referred through their GP, through Veterans and Veterans Families Counselling Service (VVCS),
WorkCover Queensland, or as part of Queensland Health’s Employee Assistance Program.
Felicity updates her skills through regularly participating in peer supervision and attending ongoing training and professional development.
Felicity is currently the Branch Secretary of the Australian College of Clinical Psychologists and is
a founding member of the Fraser Coast branch.
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