Simone Bishop is a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist who provides counselling and psychotherapy for adults and adolescents. Simone graduated from Murdoch University in 2004 and obtained her master’s degree in Psychology (Counselling) from Curtin University. Simone holds experience working in a range of interdisciplinary treatment settings, including private psychiatric hospitals and within the child protection field.
Simone’s approach to therapy is relaxed, person centred and trauma informed. Simone enjoys working with a broad range of presenting issues, including (but not limited to) depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, parenting and attachment, perinatal mental health, grief and loss and working with individuals who have experienced trauma.
Simone also holds an interest in helping people with chronic pain and chronic health issues. She has experience supporting individuals with a range of chronic health conditions, most extensively with Type 1 Diabetes and other autoimmune diseases. Research is increasingly showing us how important the connection between mind and body is to the physical symptoms we experience - that our thoughts, feelings and actions play an important role. Simone conceptualises chronic pain and health issues in a multi-dimensional way - examining both the physical and emotional aspects and the ways in which we relate to and think about our physical symptoms.
Simone understands the importance of working with the impact of our past experiences on the mind, body and nervous system. She holds specialized training in trauma treatment methods that are body oriented and neurobiologically based. Because each person’s experiences and challenges are unique, Simone utilises a flexible and integrative approach based on her training in:
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Body-oriented and neurobiologically based trauma treatment methods including: Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Touch and Comprehensive Resource Model
Schema Therapy
Family Systems
Attachment focused therapy
Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Simone has also completed Yoga (Hatha Vinyasa) Teacher Training (350 hrs). The integration of yoga and mindfulness practices enriches her therapeutic work, offering clients additional tools for self-awareness, relaxation, and resilience-building.
Simone is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and is a member of the Association of Counselling Psychologists.
FEES & REBATES
Consultation Fees
Please contact me directly for further information.
All payments are due on the day of consultation. Payment is accepted via EFTPOS, credit card, or cash.
Rebates
If you have a current Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP) from your GP, Psychiatrist or Paediatrician you will be able to claim a Medicare rebate of $93.35 to cover part of your session fee. Your rebate can be processed instantly through our medical software.
Private health insurance plans may provide rebates for Psychology services. Please check with your insurance provider to obtain information further information regarding your level of cover. Patients are able to claim a single rebate for each psychological therapy session attended. Medicare and private health insurance rebates are not able to be claimed for the same consultation.
Cancellation policy and confirmation of appointments
To help you manage your time and health an SMS will be sent out 48 hours prior to remind you of your appointment, with an option to confirm or cancel.
Please advise as soon as possible if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. This will allow valuable appointment times to be given to other clients on the waitlist. Please be aware that a cancellation fee is payable where less than 24 hours notice is given.
CONTACT
18/18 Kearns Crescent, Ardross WA, 6153
Based within Connect Psychological Services
Located in Kearns Crescent, Ardross, just a few minutes west of the Canning Highway exit of the Kwinana Freeway. Please note that Kearns Crescent has free, one-hour street parking.
0411 053 202