AOTT Healing Centre – Wollongong HQ –
Coaching and counselling Support for Individuals, Couples & Families
Individual Therapy
Come and see our fully qualified therapists. Ayesha, Elsa and Susan are all qualified counsellors that work with individual clients.
Couples Therapy
Renee, our Director, and Elsa, our trained counsellor, are both currently working with couples for relationship counselling, coaching and couples-based psychotherapy.
Group Therapy
Various groups are run out of our centre.
For more, please contact us.
We run the following groups:
Butterfly Courage®
Heart & Soul Movement®
Men’s groups
Women’s groups
Spiritual and supportive groups
Hello! I’m Renée
I’m the face behind the AOTT Brand. Personally, I have over 20 years of experience in the therapy environment, along with over 15 years of experience in training, teaching therapists and providing support to therapists.
We have now started an in-person and online clinic, through our AOTT Healing Centre – Wollongong HQ office.
We also provide ongoing support to all clients online, or over the phone as well.
We are situated right in the heart of Wollongong, on the corner of Keira & Crown Streets. We are here to help you and we look forward to seeing you there!
Our Expertise
Mindfulness, meditation and transpersonal support
All of our clinicians are trained in transpersonal methods at AOTT. We believe in holistic health – mind, body, heart, soul & spirit.
Parenting Support
As a trained parenting and community educator, Renee McDonald regularly supports parents, in addition to providing ongoing counselling through individual, family and couples sessions.
Couples Counselling
Are you having trouble in your marriage, partnership, or long-term relationship? The team at the AOTT Healing Centre have extensive experience in the couple, family and relationship area of therapeutic work.
Make an appointment with Renee or Elsa today!
Getting Started is Easy
Free 15 Min Chat
Unsure if this therapy is right? Book a free 15 minute session today.
Book Appointment
Feel free to book in your appointment for a full therapy session today!
1st Session!
Is it your first session?
Book in to see one of our therapists with any of the booking buttons here.
Our Approach
Our approach at our clinic is that no problem is too small to go unchecked. We are here for you, whether you have a small concern, or a large life problem. We are here for whatever you are going through – and help is here when you need it. We pride ourselves on being available for you when you need us.
Wouldn’t it be great to see a therapist when you would like to see your therapist?
What if now you can – with the AOTT Healing Centre. We are here whether you’d like to see us in-person at our clinic in Wollongong, or online – from wherever you are in the world. With fully trained online therapists, courtesy of Renee McDonald’s, unique and holistic training, the AOTT Healing Centre is the point of difference for new clients seeking counselling with a difference – to make the difference and changes that you need to make in your life. Work on your life purpose, find a new career, look at problems of your past, or work on your relationship. Whatever concern you may have, know that you’re in good hands. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you get government rebates?
No, our counsellors do not come with government rebates. Our counsellors are fully qualified, though the Australian government only recognises psychologists and social workers as being funded by Medicare. All of our counsellors are fully qualified, with many qualifications, though, we cannot obtain rebates due to the government not recognising our well-earned qualifications.
How much are sessions at your counselling service?
Session costs start from $120 for an individual counselling session. Most couples therapy sessions start from $150 with AOTT and family sessions are $190. Session costs depend upon the nature of the work and the preparation required from the therapist. Generally, our prices are a similar price to what you would be out of pocket with Medicare for most Medicare-funded psychologist.
How long is the waitlist for AOTT services?
Generally, you can see one of our clinicians within a week or two. Many other clinicians in the field have long waiting periods. We’re here to service you and to help you in your time of need – if that time is now for you.
Do you provide any free services?
We provide a free 15 minute session to support you in your decision as to whether or not we would be an appropriate service for you to attend. We can help you by providing a referral to other services if we aren’t the right service for you. We are all about getting you exactly what you need and want – right now.
How long are your session times?
Generally, most individual counselling sessions are 1 hour, or 60 minutes. We like to give you the whole hour for your appointment time and we don’t cut your time short. You need the full hour to allow time to process your thoughts and feelings. Unlike other services, we don’t rush you in your counselling appointments. If you’re coming for couples or family sessions, please allow for at least 90 minutes in your schedule. Most couples therapy sessions are roughly 90 minutes and family sessions can go for longer.
When do you run your groups?
We run our groups on an ‘as needed’ basis. Please contact us to indicate your interest in any of our groups and we’ll be informing you of when they will be starting.
Contact Us
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