Supporting your wellbeing
A warm, confidential space to be heard, at your own pace. We support individuals, couples and families through life's difficult seasons.
Welcome
In the heart of Fremantle, our registered psychologists provide counselling, psychological services and group therapy for personal, relational and work related difficulties.
Our practitioners have expertise in anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationships, addictions, post natal depression and parent communication. Medicare and health fund rebates are available.
The centre is well located in the west end of Fremantle, within walking distance of the train station and bus hubs. Parking is available in Mouat and surrounding streets, and the Fremantle CAT service can bring you to within 100 metres of the centre.
Meet our counsellors
Registered Psychologist · M.A.P.S.
Helen's down-to-earth counselling style assists individuals to recover from unmanageable lifestyles, resolve conflict, overcome obstacles and heal emotional pain, encouraging personal growth and development, increasing self esteem and personal confidence to develop lasting relationships and enhance quality of life.
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Registered Psychologist · Gestalt Psychotherapist
Ruth is a registered Psychologist, Gestalt Psychotherapist, midwife and yoga practitioner. She works in private practice in the beautiful harbour port of Fremantle, and also consults in the home when illness, disability or carer responsibilities make travel difficult.
View Ruth's ProfileA GP referral is not always necessary. With a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, you may receive a Medicare rebate for a number of sessions each year. Private health fund rebates may also apply. Standard sessions run for 60 minutes. Please contact us to discuss what suits you.
Questions
A referral is not essential. You are welcome to contact Helen or Ruth directly. If your GP prepares a Mental Health Care Plan, you may be able to claim a Medicare rebate for a set number of sessions each year, so it is worth asking your GP before your first appointment.
Standard sessions run for 60 minutes. With a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, Medicare rebates may apply for a number of sessions each year, and many private health funds also offer rebates for psychology. Contact Helen or Ruth to talk through what applies to you.
We support individuals, couples and families, including teenagers and parents who would like help with communication at home. Between them, our practitioners work with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship and family difficulties, separation and divorce, addictions, trauma, post-natal depression and parent communication, among other concerns.
Both are registered psychologists, so you are welcome to choose whoever feels right. Helen Kemp offers warm, down-to-earth counselling, with extensive experience in drug and alcohol use and recovery. Ruth Barrett-Lennard is also a Gestalt psychotherapist, nurse and yoga practitioner, with interests including relationships, grief, trauma and post-natal issues. If you are not sure, contact either of us and we will help.
We are in the west end of Fremantle on Mouat Street, within walking distance of Fremantle Station. Parking is available on Mouat and surrounding streets, and the Fremantle CAT bus stops within 100 metres. Ruth Barrett-Lennard also consults in the home when illness, disability or carer responsibilities make travelling to the centre difficult.
Yes. What you share is treated as confidential. If you message us through the contact form, it goes only to the practitioner you choose, and your details are never passed to anyone else.
The Port Counselling Centre is not a crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 000. For 24-hour support you can also call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
We're here to listen, without judgement. Reach out to Helen or Ruth and we'll help you find a time that works.
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