Songbird Therapies
0409 914 098
Shop 17, 4 Progress Road, Burpengary, Q. 4505
About Songbird Therapies.
Jessica Martens
Owner
Psychologist
Bachelor of Beh.St. (Psychology), Grad. Dip. Psych.(Honours)
Jessica is passionate about helping clients achieve meaningful change in their lives. Jessica places a strong emphasis on creating a respectful therapeutic relationship and appreciates each client’s uniqueness. Jessica views therapy as a collaborative process between the client and therapist where the client is respected as the expert in their own life.
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Jessica works within a person-centered and strength-based framework seeing therapy as an opportunity to utilise and build upon each client’s existing skills and strengths. Jessica tailors her therapeutic approach to each client’s needs and draw on techniques from a range of evidence-based practices.
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Jessica has experience working with children, teens and adults (including older adults) and across a range of presentations and referral reasons. Jessica is particularly passionate about working with mothers during the Perinatal period and with neurodiverse individuals.
Our Services
Individual Therapy
Clinic Appointments, Telehealth or Available
Private Paying
A Private Paying client pays the full cost of their therapy session and is not entitled to any rebates under Medicare. However, your Private Health care Fund may cover a portion of your Psychology service. You will need to contact your Health Fund provider to see if this is available to you.
You do not need a referral to see a psychologist if you are a private paying client. To book an appointment, send us a message via the contact page and someone will be in contact with you to organise a suitable time.
Mental Health Care Plan
Under the current Medicare rebate scheme, clients are currently eligible to receive a rebate for up to 10 sessions per calendar year of psychological therapy. The number of sessions you are eligible for is determined by your referring practitioner.
Clients wishing to utilise the Medicare rebate scheme will need to have a current Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) and have a written referral from a GP or Psychiatrist.
Once Songbird Therapies has received a copy of your referral and MHCP via post, fax or email, someone will be in contact with you to book a suitable appointment time.
Please note that if you have seen a Psychologist at another practice in the same calendar year, these sessions will count towards your yearly limit through Medicare.
NDIS
At Songbird Therapies we are happy to work with you, your support workers, case managers, support coordinators or plan managers to ensure you are easily able to access our service. To book please send us a message via the contact page or if applicable have your Support Coordinator send a referral via email.
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We currently accept referrals via email for Self or Plan Managed Clients.
Please note: We are currently unable to accept NDIA managed clients.
*Pricing is based on current NDIS scheduled fees of service.
ASSESSMENTS
Autism and ADHD Assessment
Face-to-Face in clinic (or via telehealth where applicable)
This assessment focusses specifically on Autism and ADHD and includes a 2-3 hour session (or 2 50 minute sessions) using the MIGDAS-2 and DIVA-5, online questionnaires, a thorough report, diagnosis if applicable, and feedback session.
Cognitive Assessment for Children, Adolescents or Adults
This assessment focusses specifically on intelligence testing in relation to testing for Giftedness and Intellectual Disabilities. It includes an Intake session, assessment session using the WISC V or WAIS IV, online questionnaires, a thorough report, diagnosis if applicable, and feedback session.
