Mental Health Specialist
Hello, I’m Jacynta Hodges, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist, and also a VACU AMHSW/Psychotherapist for Ambulance Victoria. My practice is dedicated to empowering individuals to heal from trauma and achieve personal growth through compassionate, evidence-based therapy.
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker/Psychotherapist
BSW, BA, GradDipChildPS, MMenthlthSc, AMHSW
Contemporary Psychoanalysis
I offer contemporary psychoanalysis and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy). Psychotherapy is a specialisation for working in-depth with people who are grappling with a range of personal and well-being issues including diagnosed mental health conditions. I assist clients to understand how past experiences influence and shape their current responses to life events. The focus is on the here and now response, the past simply provides the platform for understanding.
EMDR
EMDR is a form of psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences, it aims to reduce symptoms of trauma by changing how memories are stored in your brain (Advanced Training, EMDRAA)
Holistic Personal Growth
In the early years of my career as a Social Worker, I discovered that counselling was where I could make the most meaningful impact. Supporting individuals through their challenges felt both natural and deeply fulfilling.
During a decade living in the Middle East, I had the opportunity to further my studies, earning a Master’s degree in Psychoanalysis. Working with people from diverse backgrounds, I was struck by the universal nature of human struggles—reminding me that, no matter where we come from, we all seek understanding, growth, and healing.
My counselling approach provides insight into specific challenges, supports life transitions, and fosters overall well-being with warmth and professionalism.
Andrew
GDipCouns
“Jacynta is warm, accepting and wonderfully honest in her feedback. With her wealth of insight, as well as the richness of life experience she brings to the clinical setting, I would recommend her wholeheartedly.“
CLOVER COUNSELLING
Mont Albert Allied Health & Wellbeing Centre
6A Milne Road, Mont Albert North
Mobile: 0412 345057
Email: jacyntahodges7@gmail.com
FAQ
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Clover Counselling welcomes anyone navigating trauma, anxiety, or relational difficulties. If you're seeking support in overcoming challenges or personal growth, Clover Counselling services may be right for you.
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The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) has published a set of recommended fees for Accredited Social Workers who are self-employed as private practitioners. These fees are comparable to other allied health professions’ recommended private practice rates and are a reflection of the skills and currency of knowledge of Accredited Social Workers.
For further information about Accredited Social Workers please refer to the AASW website: http://www.aasw.asn.au/information-for-the-community/recognising-qualified-social-workers
The cost of a 50 minute counselling session for individual work is $230, an EMDR session (up to 90 minutes) is $250. If you are coming to counselling under the Medicare Better Access to Mental Health Care Initiative, you will receive a rebate of approximately $85.20. Family or other group work is $265 per 50 minute session.
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The length of the counselling process varies by individual needs and circumstances. Some may find relief after a few sessions while others might benefit from longer-term work depending on their goals and issues addressed.